Verlag: Forbes Books
Don’t Just Pay Taxes advocates a complete shift in our thinking of tax as a liability or burden.
Once a centralizing force of the democratic process, political parties have eroded over the past fifty years. Parties now rank among the most unpopular institutions in society—less trusted than business, the police, and the media. Identification with parties has plummeted, and even those who are loyal to a party report feeling that parties care more about special interests than about regular citizens. What does a "good" political party look like? Why do we urgently need them? And how do we get them? The Great Retreat explores the development of political parties as democracy expanded across the West in the nineteenth century. It focuses in particular on mass parties, and the ways they served as intermediaries that fostered ties between citizens and governments. For democracy to adapt to a new era of global capitalism, Kuo makes the case that we need strong intermediaries like mass parties—socially embedded institutions with deep connections to communities and citizens. Parties are essential to long-term democratic stability and economic growth, while the breakdown of party systems, on the other hand, has historically led to democratic collapse. As trust in political parties has plummeted, The Great Retreat provides a powerful defense of political parties—for without parties, democratic representation is impossible.Zum Buch
Spies and Lies a groundbreaking exposé of elite influence operations by China's little-known Ministry of State Security. Revealing for the first time how the Chinese Communist Party has tasked its spies to deceive the world, it challenges the conventional account of China's past, present, and future. Mere years ago, Western governments chose to cooperate with China in the hope that it would liberalize, setting aside concerns about human rights abuses, totalitarian ambitions, and espionage. But the axiom of China's 'peaceful rise' has been fundamentally challenged by the Chinese Communist Party's authoritarian behavior under Xi Jinping. How did we get it wrong for so long? Spies and Lies pierces the Ministry of State Security's walls of secrecy and reveals how agents of the Chinese Communist Party have spent decades manipulating the West's attitudes—from an Australian prime minister to the US Congress, prominent think tanks, and the FBI—about China's rise. Through interviews with defectors and intelligence officers, classified Chinese intelligence documents, and original investigations, the book unmasks dozens of active Chinese intelligence officers along with global MSS fronts, including travel agencies, writers' associations, publishing houses, alumni associations, newspapers, a Buddhist temple, a record company, and charities.Zum Buch
Speak Up: Navigating Free Speech in a Turbulent World ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐ Are you seeking to advance in your career and strengthen your understanding of free speech in today's complex world? Looking for a thorough guide that provides all the essential elements to effectively navigate contemporary conversations about free speech? Your search ends here! This guide is your definitive companion for deepening your knowledge, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you'll be well-equipped for success. Updated for the current context and challenges surrounding free speech. Key features of this enriched guide: - Profound insights about Empowering Your Voice in Today's Challenging Conversations - Detailed explanation of Free Speech Principles - Effective strategies for preparation and engagement in discussions Our guide stands out with comprehensive coverage, which is crucial for your understanding and success. Concepts are not just skimmed over; they are explored in depth with precision. Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official entities and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our Free Speech Guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey to confidently navigate the world of free speech!Zum Buch
These stories are about light and hope in the midst of unimaginable human suffering in war zones and places of extreme poverty around the world. Important lessons from a childhood in rural western Iowa are woven throughout, as are examples of human strength and resiliency. Each chapter can be read as a complete experience. Intimate details recorded by the author in journals and on film take the reader on memorable journeys with international human rights and humanitarian organizations. Despite being plunged into war zones, crowded refugee camps, and some of the poorest and most disease-affected places on the planet, we learn the life-saving impact of humanitarian intervention, the healing power of community, the importance of justice, and the truth that one caring person can indeed make a difference. To be a World Citizen is to embrace and champion the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, knowing that all lives are valuable and equally deserving of protection and support.Zum Buch
Disclaimer: This book is not the official, but a summary & it does not accompany the official. Dive into the murky depths of one of America's most baffling and haunting criminal cases. Our summary of 'CHAOS' by Tom O’Neill and Dan Piepenbring peels back the layers of the Manson murders, revealing a web of governmental intrigue, CIA mind-control experiments, and a turbulent era that reshaped the nation. Originally planned as a simple retelling of the infamous Manson Family murders, O’Neill’s research led him down a rabbit hole of dark and disturbing truths, challenging the official narrative that has been accepted for decades. Our summary distills years of meticulous investigation into a gripping read that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about this iconic case. Are the Manson murders just the tip of a malevolent iceberg? Who were the real puppet masters behind the scenes? Explore these questions and more as you navigate through a labyrinth of conspiracies, cover-ups, and chilling secrets. You'll never look at the '60s—or the American justice system—the same way again.Zum Buch
What Is Slavery? Do YOU Know How To Define Slavery? Does Slavery Still Exist? Is Slavery Natural? You may have been taught about Slavery in school, but there's more to what you must know! In this easy-to-read light-weight book, you will learn everything you need to know about Slavery. What you will learn in "Slavery Gone For Good": - Simple and clear definitions about Slavery, freedom, rights and more! - A brief history of Slavery - How slavery manifests - The different forms of Slavery - A unique perspective based solely on common sense (reason), equality and justice, not any ideology - Over 50 quotes from former slaves, abolitionists, philosophers and more! - The mentalities involved with Slavery - What you can teach others and your children, and for generations to come! - Unifying and timeless principles that can be learned and utilized worldwide! - A more inquisitive view of Slavery with a unique question and answer format - Practical action-steps, both individual and collective, for freedom! - Requirements for the abolition of Slavery - How YOU are contributing to Slavery - Common views of definitions versus more clarified and descriptive definitions - Resources to expand upon the topics presented, for this knowledge that few peoples are presently aware about! “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free” - Frederick Douglass, Former Slave, AbolitionistZum Buch
