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  The Hour of the Predator -...

  Giuliano da Empoli

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  How do you defend democracy when the rules have changed?
  Presidents turning into monarchs. Tech tycoons and autocrats intent on global regime change. Armies of cyber trolls.
  The old order is at an end. The Hour of the Predator has come.
  Former political advisor Giuliano da Empoli takes us on an insider's journey through this new geopolitical reality, from the Glass Palace of the UN to the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton, from top secret meetings to violent power struggles. We encounter dictators and tyrants, strongmen and AI billionaires - geopolitical predators, and the flailing leaders who desperately try to appease them.
   
  Just as in the age of the Borgias or the conquistadors, cynical scheming and brute force increasingly determine the course of international affairs. This is an urgent guide to our new world, and our uncertain future.

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  Life Is Short - An Appropriately...

  Dean Rickles

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  Why life's shortness—more than anything else—is what makes it meaningful 
   
   
   
  Death might seem to render pointless all our attempts to create a meaningful life. Doesn't meaning require transcending death through an afterlife or in some other way? On the contrary, Dean Rickles argues, life without death would be like playing tennis without a net. Only constraints—and death is the ultimate constraint—make our actions meaningful. In Life Is Short, Rickles explains why the finiteness and shortness of life is the essence of its meaning—and how this insight is the key to making the most of the time we do have. 
   
   
   
  Life Is Short explores how death limits our options and forces us to make choices that forge a life and give the world meaning. But people often live in a state of indecision, in a misguided attempt to keep their options open. This provisional way of living—always looking elsewhere, to the future, to other people, to other ways of being, and never committing to what one has or, alternatively, putting in the time and energy to achieve what one wants—is a big mistake, and Life Is Short tells listeners how to avoid this trap. By reminding us how extraordinary it is that we have any time to live at all, Life Is Short challenges us to rethink what gives life meaning and how to make the most of it.

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  Hidden Portraits - Six Women Who...

  Sue Roe

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  From the New York Times best-selling author of The Private Lives of the Impressionists comes the first account of the women who loved Picasso―and who shaped his work far more than previously acknowledged. 
   
  Fernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, Françoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque. These six extraordinary women shared Pablo Picasso’s life and were instrumental in his career, yet they have long been dismissed as simply passive models or muses. 
   
  In Hidden Portraits, acclaimed author Sue Roe reveals that their lives were―without exception―remarkable. They each pursued their own ambitions in dance, writing, painting, and more. All six overcame significant challenges, including Picasso’s subterfuges and betrayals as well as the wider social turbulence of their time. In bringing them to vivid life, Roe traces the extent to which each influenced Picasso’s work, from his sketches to masterpieces like Guernica. Spanning seventy years, from bohemian early-twentieth-century Montmartre to the glittering Riviera in the 1920s, and from Paris under Nazi occupation to Picasso’s death, and beyond, Hidden Portraits reclaims a set of brilliant women and in the process rewrites a vital chapter in the history of modern art.

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  Narcissism - Excessive Self-Love...

  Cito Harder

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  Narcissism is a psychological concept that has long fascinated scholars, psychologists, and the general public alike. It is often associated with excessive self-love, a heightened sense of self-importance, and a lack of empathy for others. While narcissistic traits can manifest in different ways, they generally revolve around an inflated self-image, a deep need for admiration, and difficulties in forming genuine emotional connections. The term originates from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a young man who fell in love with his own reflection, ultimately leading to his demise. This myth serves as a metaphor for the dangers of extreme self-obsession and the inability to recognize the needs of others. 
  At its core, narcissism exists on a spectrum. A healthy level of self-esteem and confidence is essential for personal development and success. However, when self-love becomes excessive and is coupled with an absence of empathy, it can lead to behaviors that harm relationships, work environments, and even societal structures. Narcissism can manifest in subtle ways, such as a tendency to dominate conversations or dismiss opposing viewpoints, or in more extreme forms, such as manipulative behavior and an inability to accept criticism. 
  The role of self-love and empathy in human behavior is a delicate balance. While a certain degree of self-appreciation is necessary for mental well-being, an overemphasis on oneself at the expense of others creates social and psychological challenges. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is often lacking in those with high narcissistic tendencies. This deficiency can lead to exploitative relationships, a disregard for others' emotions, and difficulty in maintaining meaningful connections.

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  Governing by chaos - Social...

  Lucien Cerise

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  Given the growing success of this book, first published in 2009 and then updated in 2014, this third edition has been fully revised and updated by the author, incorporating the latest expressions of social chaos, instrumentalized by the powers that be for the past eight years.
  How to become the masters of the world in the age of the Internet? The good-old method of the pyromaniac fireman still works. Renamed “shock strategy” or social engineering, it consists of plunging populations into crisis and anguish to better centralize order and power in the hands of an oligarchy usurping the identity of the savior. In the twentieth century, politics has moved from the art of persuasion to technical issues of hacking minds and optimizing group management. To that end, several disciplines and approaches are applied—cybernetics, marketing, management—to trap the masses into organized chaos, while they try to respond to the panic provoked by a transhumanist computer dictatorship based on biometrics, the all-digital, the vaccine pass, and eventually the suppression of cash and privacy.

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  Learn English with British...

  Marina Koulouris

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  Learn the facts - Master the language 
  Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of British history while sharpening your English language skills with Learn English with British History. In this engaging and informative book, you will journey from the Celtic tribes to the grandeur of the Victorian Era, exploring pivotal events, influential figures, and cultural milestones along the way. 
  Perfect for both beginners and intermediate learners, this insightful narrative serves as a bridge between language and history, providing a deeper understanding of the English language through real-life context. Whether you are a language enthusiast or a history buff, this book offers a compelling opportunity to connect with the past, enhance your language skills, and embark on a fascinating learning journey. 
  Disclaimer: 
  The content of this book has been created for language learning purposes only. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the publisher and the author disclaim any and all liability in the event any information, commentary, analysis, opinions, advice and/or recommendations contained in this book prove to be inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable, or result in any investment or other losses.

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