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  The Mendacity of Hope - Barack...

  Anonym

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  “The Mendacity of Hope should help wake up all those Obama-voters who've been napping while the wars escalate, the recession deepens, and the environment goes straight to hell.” —Barbara Ehrenreich 
  From the former editor-in-chief of Harper's Magazine comes a bold manifesto exposing President Obama's failure to enact progressive reform at home and abroad. National Magazine Award finalist Roger Hodge makes a hard-hitting case against Obama's failure to deliver on the promises of his campaign. The first book-length critique of the Obama's presidency from a prominent member of the left, The Mendacity of Hope will strike a chord with anyone stirred by the words of Keith Olbermann, Rachel Maddow, and Frank Rich. It's the book that every frustrated progressive in America has been waiting to read.

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  Urban Governance and Renewal -...

  Lyric Vale

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  In the complex architecture of city-making, governance represents the invisible framework that shapes urban development, mediates competing interests, and determines whose voices influence the evolution of metropolitan spaces. Beyond physical infrastructure and economic dynamics, the political dimensions of urban environments—the policies, power structures, and institutional arrangements that guide development decisions—profoundly shape the trajectory of cities and the lived experiences of their inhabitants. This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate domains of Urban Policy and Governance, The Politics of Urban Development, and Urban Renewal, examining how formal and informal power systems determine which neighborhoods flourish, which communities face displacement, and how the benefits and burdens of urban change are distributed. 
  The narrative of urban governance is fundamentally a story of contested visions, where multiple stakeholders—from elected officials and corporate interests to community organizations and marginalized populations—engage in complex negotiations over the future of shared urban spaces. By examining the historical evolution, contemporary challenges, and emerging paradigms of urban governance, this book illuminates how policy frameworks, political processes, and renewal strategies reflect deeper power dynamics and ideological perspectives about what cities should be and whom they should serve. Readers will journey through diverse urban contexts—from the boardrooms where development decisions are made to the grassroots movements that challenge established power structures—discovering how governance approaches have evolved from top-down interventions to more collaborative, participatory models that recognize the plurality of urban stakeholders.

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  The Short Life and Curious Death...

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  Named one of Newsweek’s ""25 Must-Read Fall Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Escape the Chaos of 2020"" 
  The critically acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Rage of a Privileged Class explores one of the most essential rights in America—free speech—and reveals how it is crumbling under the combined weight of polarization, technology, money and systematized lying in this concise yet powerful and timely book. 
   
  Free speech has long been one of American's most revered freedoms. Yet now, more than ever, free speech is reshaping America’s social and political landscape even as it is coming under attack. Bestselling author and critically acclaimed journalist Ellis Cose wades into the debate to reveal how this Constitutional right has been coopted by the wealthy and politically corrupt.  
  It is no coincidence that historically huge disparities in income have occurred at times when moneyed interests increasingly control political dialogue. Over the past four years, Donald Trump’s accusations of “fake news,” the free use of negative language against minority groups, “cancel culture,” and blatant xenophobia have caused Americans to question how far First Amendment protections can—and should—go. 
  Cose offers an eye-opening wholly original examination of the state of free speech in America today, litigating ideas that touch on every American’s life. Social media meant to bring us closer, has become a widespread disseminator of false information keeping people of differing opinions and political parties at odds. The nation—and world—watches in shock as white nationalism rises, race and gender-based violence spreads, and voter suppression widens. The problem, Cose makes clear, is that ordinary individuals have virtually no voice at all. He looks at the danger of hyper-partisanship and how the discriminatory structures that determine representation in the Senate and the electoral college threaten the very concept of democracy. He argues that the safeguards built into the Constitution to protect free speech and democracy have instead become instruments of suppression by an unfairly empowered political minority. 
  But we can take our rights back, he reminds us. Analyzing the experiences of other countries, weaving landmark court cases together with a critical look at contemporary applications, and invoking the lessons of history, including the Great Migration, Cose sheds much-needed light on this cornerstone of American culture and offers a clarion call for activism and change.

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  48 Laws of Revolutionary Success...

  A.A. Castor

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  Power is never given. It is taken. And those who do not understand its rules will always be ruled by those who do. 
  From the tactics of history's greatest revolutionaries to the psychological manipulation techniques of modern leaders, The 48 Laws of Revolutionary Success is the ultimate guide to mass influence, political strategy, and long-term leadership. 
  A.A. Castor reveals the hidden strategies behind every major revolution, corporate takeover, and ideological movement, showing how leaders rise, enemies are eliminated, and power is sustained. This book is not about morality—it is about understanding the game of power and ensuring that you win. 
  Inside This Book, You Will Learn How To: 
  ✔ Seize control of narratives before your opponents do. 
  ✔ Turn public outrage into political capital and weaponize protests. 
  ✔ Use fear and hope in equal measure to ensure loyalty. 
  ✔ Rewrite history to fit your movement's goals. 
  ✔ Control media, technology, and language to shape public perception. 
  ✔ Eliminate rivals and internal threats quietly and effectively. 
  ✔ Make people believe they are free while keeping them under control. 
  ✔ Ensure your revolution never ends—by always keeping an enemy alive. 
  🚨 WARNING: This book is not for the weak. It is a blueprint for those who wish to lead and those who refuse to be ruled.

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  A Measure Short of War - A Brief...

  William C. Wohlforth, Jill Kastner

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  In 2016, the United States was stunned by evidence of Russian meddling in the US presidential elections. But it shouldn't have been. Subversion—domestic interference to undermine or manipulate a rival—is as old as statecraft itself. The basic idea would have been familiar to Sun Tzu, Thucydides, Elizabeth I, or Bismarck. 
   
   
   
  It came as a surprise in 2016 because the sole superpower had fallen asleep at the wheel. But what's really new? Have we entered a new age of vulnerability? To answer these questions, and to protect ourselves against future subversion, we need a clear-eyed understanding of what it is and how it works. 
   
   
   
  In A Measure Short of War, Jill Kastner and William C. Wohlforth provide just that, taking the listener on a compelling ride through the history of subversion, exploring two thousand years of mischief and manipulation to illustrate subversion's allure, its operational possibilities, and the means for fighting back against it. With vivid examples from the ancient world, the great-power rivalries of the nineteenth century, epic Cold War struggles, and more, A Measure Short of War shows how prior technological revolutions opened up new avenues for subversion, and how some democracies have been fatally weakened by foreign subverters while others have artfully defended themselves—and their democratic principles.

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  On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

  Henry David Thoreau

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  Dive into Henry David Thoreau's profound essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, where he argues passionately for the right of the individual to oppose governmental injustice. Originally penned in 1849, Thoreau's insights remain as vital and relevant today, influencing civil rights leaders from Mahatma Gandhi to Martin Luther King Jr. 
  Thoreau challenges listeners to act according to conscience rather than blindly follow laws, particularly those that uphold unjust systems. His compelling narrative not only examines the conflicts between individual ethics and state demands but also promotes nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool for social change. 
  Perfect for those interested in philosophy, politics, and human rights, Thoreau's essay is a timeless call to place morality above conformity. Revisit this classic to inspire your personal or community advocacy efforts in the pursuit of justice and equality. Embrace Thoreau’s vision where individual integrity shapes and challenges the societal status quo. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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