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  Advocate - On History's Front...

  James Hamilton, David Ignatius

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  For more than half a century, James Hamilton has been an active participant and an inside observer of some of the most consequential moments in modern US history. He has been involved in investigations concerning Watergate, the Kennedy assassination, "Debategate," the Keating Five, the Clinton impeachment, Vince Foster's suicide, the Valerie Plame affair, Benghazi, and the Major League Baseball steroids scandal. 
   
   
   
  Advocate discusses the travails of prominent politicians and other well-known individuals, focusing particularly on high-profile congressional and other investigations. Credited with developing the modern system for vetting Democratic vice-presidential candidates, Hamilton recounts his extensive vetting of vice-presidential, cabinet, and Supreme Court candidates—including Joe Biden, John Edwards, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 
   
   
   
  Much more than a memoir from a seasoned lawyer, Advocate is a richly detailed history of some of the most sensational and controversial events in Washington politics over the past fifty years. By sharing information and insights known only to him, Hamilton fills in the gaps of historical events while advising the public on lessons that can be learned from the past. Anyone interested in the uniquely American intermingling of law and politics will find this an engaging book.

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  Technology and Cities - The Role...

  Lyric Vale

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  In recent decades, technology has become a defining force in the development and transformation of cities. From the industrial revolution to the rise of the internet, technological advancements have continually reshaped urban life, making cities hubs of innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. Today, as cities face growing populations, climate change, and resource constraints, technology plays a central role in addressing these challenges while also opening new possibilities for urban living. The integration of digital technologies, automation, and data analytics is driving what we now recognize as the emergence of "smart cities," where every aspect of urban life is enhanced by technology. These advancements not only improve efficiency but also offer the potential to foster more sustainable, livable, and equitable urban environments. 
  The influence of technology in cities extends across various domains, including infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and governance. In terms of urban infrastructure, cities are adopting digital systems for managing everything from electricity grids to water distribution, allowing for more responsive and efficient service delivery. Transportation has also undergone a transformation with the introduction of autonomous vehicles, electric cars, and new mobility services like ride-sharing, reshaping how people move within cities and reducing the environmental impact of urban travel. Similarly, the integration of sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices enables real-time data collection that informs city management, improving everything from traffic flow to waste management.

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  Studio Ghibli - The Ultimate...

  Trivia Hub

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  STUDIO GHIBLI 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, is a renowned Japanese animation studio known for its hand-drawn films with rich watercolor and acrylic paints. The studio's films often explore themes like environmentalism, the tension between progress and tradition, and the lives of young people. Joe Hisaishi composes much of the music, using storyboards from Miyazaki to create unique soundtracks that blend elements from Baroque, jazz, and modal music. The studio has a strict "no-edits" policy for international releases, and has worked with various distributors over the years including Disney, GKIDS, and Netflix for global distribution of their films. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  Studio Ghibli was founded on June 15, 1985, by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki after they acquired the assets of Topcraft. The studio's name, "Ghibli," was inspired by an Italian word for a hot desert wind, which was also the nickname of an Italian scouting plane, chosen by Miyazaki because he was a fan of aircraft, and to represent the studio blowing a new wind through the anime industry.  
    
  The studio's mascot, Totoro, is a giant spirit inspired by raccoon dogs and cats. Totoro is from the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro and is one of the studio's most recognizable symbols.  
    
  Four of Studio Ghibli's films are among the ten highest-grossing Japanese feature films. Spirited Away is third, with a gross of 31.68 billion yen in Japan and over US$380 million worldwide.

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  The Road to VA Compensation...

  Matthew Hill

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  Are you a US veteran ready to finally get the disability compensation benefits you deserve? 
    
  This guide is a must-read for anyone who has filed or will file a VA disability claim. It's full of vital information that can help you avoid common mistakes and set yourself up for success. This includes acronyms, terms, and tools to guide you through the confusing VA claim process so you can receive your benefits in a timely manner. 
    
  The VA Claim process may take years. Make sure you're prepared to file your claim correctly the first time.

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  Inventing Human Rights - A History

  Lynn Hunt

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  How were human rights invented, and how does their tumultuous history influence their perception and our ability to protect them today? From Professor Lynn Hunt comes this extraordinary cultural and intellectual history, which traces the roots of human rights to the rejection of torture as a means for finding the truth. She demonstrates how ideas of human relationships portrayed in novels and art helped spread these new ideals and how human rights continue to be contested today.

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  Goodbye Anxiety Hello Happiness...

  Gavin Moore

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  Almost one factor in our lives causes us pain or overwhelming emotions. One such factor 
  can be hard to determine and can be seen as inconceivable, among many others. These 
  emotions may be hard to identify, harder to grasp, and could lead to various unfavorable 
  events in our lives. Unless they are recognized for the problems they cause, and 
  appropriate care is offered as soon as they are conceived. 
  Anxiety, also termed by the common notion of concern, is one such thing in our lives that 
  affects us, daily or temporarily. It is that one factor that people need to be cautious of and 
  should make no fault in determining the cause of. The solutions that come forth after 
  conceiving the cause are also to be given crucial importance. 
  Some common questions that many people wonder: What is anxiety? What is the cure for 
  anxiety? Are there any symptoms to determine it? There are a lot of questions, but there 
  appear to be fewer solutions. Although these solutions can be determined over time and 
  implemented in our daily lives, doing so requires perseverance. The constant motivation 
  and drive are what makes it seem real in the end, but knowing the solutions that can aid 
  when implemented is one vital step towards happiness. 
  “Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Happiness” helps determine the different causes of anxiety in its 
  various forms, comparing it to other well-known notions and seeking out the differences. 
  It also aims at posing the necessary solutions to combat anxiety using the right practical 
  knowledge and methods.

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