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  Invisible Countries - Journeys...

  Joshua Keating

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  A journalist explores how our world’s borders came to be and how self-proclaimed countries across the globe could change the map.   What is a country? While certain basic criteria—borders, a government, and recognition from other countries—seem obvious, journalist Joshua Keating investigates what happens in areas of the world that exist as exceptions to these rules. Invisible Countries looks at semiautonomous countries such as Abkhazia, Kurdistan, and Somaliland, as well as a Mohawk reservation straddling the U.S.-Canada border, and an island nation whose very existence is threatened by climate change.   Through stories about these would-be countries’ efforts at self-determination, Keating shows that there is no universal legal authority determining what a country is. He also argues that economic, cultural, and environmental forces could soon bring an end to our long period of cartographical stasis. Keating combines history with incisive observations drawn from his travels and interviews with residents, political leaders, and scholars in each of these “invisible countries.”  

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  China - Fragile Superpower

  Susan L. Shirk

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  Susan L. Shirk, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for China, knows many of today's Chinese rulers personally and has studied them for three decades. She offers invaluable insight into how they think—and what they fear. In this revealing book, you will see the world through the eyes of men like President Hu Jintao and former President Jiang Zemin. We discover a fragile communist regime desperate to survive in a society turned upside down by miraculous economic growth and a stunning new openness to the greater world. Theirs is a regime afraid of its own citizens, and this fear motivates many of their decisions when dealing with the US and other foreign nations. In particular, the fervent nationalism of the Chinese people, combined with their passionate resentment of Japan, and attachment to Taiwan, have made relations with these two regions a minefield. It is here, Shirk concludes, in the tangled interactions between Japan, Taiwan, China, and the United States, that the greatest danger lies.Shirk argues that rising powers such as China tend to provoke wars in large part because other countries mishandle them. Unless we understand China's brittle internal politics and the fears that motivate its leaders, we face the very real possibility of avoidable conflict with China.

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  How to Be a Spin Doctor

  Paul Richards

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  Spin doctors are seldom out of the news for long. But who really understands what 'spin' is, or what spin doctors do? The media has moved on from a world where press officers carried piles of newspapers to the office each morning, when Twitter was what birds did and mobile phones were the size of bread loaves. Thank goodness Paul Richards is here to explain spin doctoring in a digital world.
  Essential reading for anyone who wants a career in communications or is intrigued by what keeps the cogs turning behind Parliament, How to Be a Spin Doctor covers all the essential skills, such as:
  Snagging positive media coverage
  Creating eye-catching news releases and photo opportunities
  Avoiding the endless traps set by journalists
  Paul Richards challenges the increasingly negative connotations of spin, arguing that it is neither a dishonourable practice nor a new one; it's simply the most practical way to convey information or make a point. The truth of the matter is that the spin doctor's trade secrets can be useful to anyone trying to promote a company, client or cause: to protect reputations, get messages across and win public support. So it's time to start reading and get spinning.

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  Polycentric Water Governance in...

  Nora Schütze

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  Increasing irrigation efficiency has been high on the political agenda in Spain for many years. However, the overarching aim to reduce agricultural water consumption has not been met so far. To explore this phenomenon, Nora Schütze investigates processes of coordination between the water and agricultural sector in three Spanish river basins in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive implementation. From the perspective of polycentric governance, she identifies multiple mechanisms which illustrate how and why actors interact in certain ways, and thus shows why environmental aims of the Water Framework Directive remain unachieved.

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  Descartes John Locke Rousseau...

  Days of History

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  Are you curious about the Enlightenment thinkers and their groundbreaking ideas? 
  Do you want a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical, economic, and social transformations that took place in the 17th and 18th centuries? 
  Then, you need to get your hands on this book! 
  Inside, you'll find:A thorough exploration of the lives and ideas of six of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment: Descartes, John Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Voltaire, and Adam SmithAn in-depth analysis of the impact of their ideas on the development of modern Western thought and society as a wholeA critical assessment of the limitations and shortcomings of their ideas, as well as their contributions to the advancement of knowledgeA compelling narrative that brings to life the intellectual and cultural context in which these great thinkers lived and worked 
  This book is not just for scholars of philosophy or history; it is for anyone who wants to understand the ideas that have shaped our world. 
  So if you're ready to dive deep into the intellectual roots of modern Western thought and come away with a comprehensive understanding of the Enlightenment thinkers, get your copy today!

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  Summary: A People's History of...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official. 
  As you delve into our concise summary of Zinn's monumental work, you will navigate through the turbulent waters of America's history, encountering narratives of resistance, activism, and the fierce struggle for justice and equality. We uncover stories seldom told, spotlighting individuals and movements that challenged the status quo and fought valiantly against oppression and inequality. 
  Our summary accentuates Zinn's commitment to a history that is a source of inspiration, not just a recounting of past events but a living document that resonates in today's society. It challenges readers to question the accepted narratives and to understand that history is not just the story of the victors, but a tapestry woven with the countless stories of everyday people. 
  Join us in exploring a vibrant and starkly different perspective on American history, where the voiceless get a voice and the unsung heroes take the center stage. It is not just a recounting of history; it is a call to consciousness, an invitation to rethink the past, and to forge a future that is inclusive, just, and fair.

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