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  Exploitation - How Inequality...

  Marcus Klein

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  Economic inequality has become one of the defining challenges of our era, shaping the trajectory of societies across the globe. The income gap between the wealthiest and the poorest continues to widen, creating a stark divide that influences not only financial security but also access to education, healthcare, and opportunities. This growing disparity raises questions about the fairness of our systems and the sustainability of our futures.  
    
  The roots of inequality are complex, intertwining historical legacies with contemporary policies and practices. In many nations, the transition from agrarian economies to industrialized and globalized markets created unprecedented wealth. However, this wealth was not evenly distributed. The rise of capitalism, technological advancements, and shifts in labor dynamics often concentrated power and resources in the hands of a few, leaving vast populations struggling to make ends meet.  
    
  The income gap is more than just an economic issue; it has profound social, political, and cultural implications. At the societal level, inequality fosters divisions, creating barriers between different classes and perpetuating cycles of poverty. Social trust diminishes as communities perceive disparities as injustices, leading to increased tension and reduced cohesion. Politically, the influence of wealth on decision-making undermines democratic ideals, allowing a small elite to shape policies that serve their interests rather than those of the broader population. 

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  Party People - Candidates and...

  Allan Sikk, Phillip Koker

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  Candidates are the literal "face" of political parties, yet they are not wedded to them permanently: candidates can enter or leave politics, switch parties, move along or stay behind when parties split or merge. Even in parties that look stable, candidate change happens below the surface, ultimately altering what the parties stand for. Inspired by evolutionary theories, Party People: Candidates and Party Evolution conceptualizes candidates as "party genes" and develops a candidate-based approach to party evolution. Tracking candidates between elections and parties opens up new perspectives on party development in complex and dynamic settings in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and beyond. Based on a new database of 200,000 electoral candidates from over sixty elections across nine CEE democracies, this book presents a groundbreaking study of party evolution using candidate change as an indicator of party change. Allan Sikk and Philipp Köker offer a series of methodological and conceptual advances for the measurement of candidate turnover, party fission and fusion, programmatic change, and party leadership change; the resulting analyses make a significant contribution to the study of CEE party politics as well as to the general scholarship on elections, parties, and political change.

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  Get It Out - On the Politics of...

  Andréa Becker

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  At least one hysterectomy is performed every minute of the year, making it the most common gynecological surgery worldwide. By the age of sixty-five, one out of five people born with a uterus will have it removed. So, why do we seldom talk about this surgery? Highly performed yet overlooked, examining the paradox of hysterectomy begins to unravel the various problems with how we medically treat uteruses and the people who have them. 
   
   
   
  Get It Out weaves centuries of medical history with rich qualitative data from 100 women, trans men, and nonbinary people who had, want, or are considering hysterectomy. In compelling detail, Andréa Becker reveals how America’s healthcare system routinely deprives people of the ability to control their own bodies along race and gender lines. When people ask for a hysterectomy, they are often met with pushback: Are you sick enough? Old enough? Have you had enough babies? Will you regret this? How will your future husband feel about this? Yet this pushback is not equally experienced. While some people are barred access, others are ushered toward a hysterectomy. These contradictory recommendations reveal the persistent biases entrenched within healthcare. 
   
   
   
  Get It Out interrogates how little choice people with uteruses ultimately have over their reproductive health, and explores what these "choices" signify amid interlocking systems of inequality.

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  Raided by the Gladiators (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  In the Colosseum, there’s a weapon more powerful than a sword or a spear. It’s brought me to my knees. 
  I let a strange man into my home. He claims to be a physician from Alexandria. He claims to know the secret to godlike sexual performance. 
  But the treatment he prescribed…it’s shocking. 
  If I follow his instructions, I’ll lose everything. My status…my wealth…my dignity…I’ll be trading it away for this sexual blessing. 
  And he says there are risks involved. 
  I might get addicted. 
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  Forensic Affairs

  Thomas Kennedy

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  Liam, a quiet unassuming Accountant, depressed, with marriage difficulties and recently made redundant, impulsively rescues two people from a knife attack. The consequences change his life forever. His action brings People Trafficking and Drug smuggling to his door. The man he rescued is an International Criminal and the girl he rescued is given him as a reward for his actions. He must navigate this and his normal life including his rocky marriage.

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  Narcissism - The Rise of...

  Valerie Vogue

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  Narcissism is a complex and multifaceted personality trait, often characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a strong need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. While the term "narcissism" is often used casually to describe someone who appears vain or self-centered, its psychological meaning is more intricate and refers to a spectrum of behaviors that can range from mild self-interest to full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). 
  At its core, narcissism is a defense mechanism that helps individuals maintain an exaggerated sense of self-worth. This inflated self-image may stem from deep insecurities or past trauma, and it can be a way for individuals to shield themselves from feelings of inadequacy or vulnerability. Narcissists often rely on external validation—through admiration, praise, and attention—to affirm their worth, which means their sense of self is fragile and dependent on how others perceive them. 
  A key component of narcissism is the lack of empathy. Narcissists struggle to recognize or care about the feelings and needs of others. Instead, they view people primarily as tools for boosting their own status or fulfilling their desires. This absence of empathy can lead to shallow relationships and exploitation, as narcissists often fail to consider the emotional consequences of their actions on others.

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