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  The Development Trap - How...

  Adam D. Kis

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  A wave of optimism is sweeping through the international aid and development industry, championed by leaders such as Jeffrey Sachs and Jim Yong Kim, who believe that poverty eradication could be within our grasp. Yet in stark opposition come those who believe that all international development intervention is hegemonic, paternalistic, and neocolonialist and must be done away with. In this book, the author argues for a middle ground. Poverty is an entrenched, intractable problem that will never be entirely eradicated. However, if we reorientate our objectives in line with realistic goals that improve the way that poverty is confronted on a smaller scale, we can still continue the fight for meaningful change. Using rigorous scholarship illustrated with vivid storytelling and personal anecdotes from fighting against poverty in the field, The Development Trap argues that we need to make progress against poverty on the micro, rather than the macro scale. Instead of shooting for a single overarching end of poverty, our goals must be modest and reachable.

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  The Sport and Prey of Capitalists

  Linda McQuaig

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  Why are we selling off the impressive public enterprises we often battled as a nation to create? 
   
  In the early 1900s, thousands of Canadians battled wealthy interests, winning control of Niagara Falls and creating a public power company. Another popular movement succeeded in creating Canada’s public broadcasting system to counter American dominance of the airwaves. And a Canadian doctor established a publicly owned laboratory that saved countless lives by producing affordable medications, contributing to medical breakthroughs and helping to eradicate smallpox throughout the world. 
   
  But in recent decades, we have allowed our inspiring public enterprises to be privatized and our vital public programs downsized, leaving us increasingly dominated by the forces of private greed that rule the marketplace. 
   
  In The Sport and Prey of Capitalists, Linda McQuaig challenges the dogma of privatization, which has defined our political era. She argues that now more than ever, as we grapple with climate change and income inequality, we need to expand, not shrink, our public sphere.

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  Authoritarianism - A Very Short...

  James Loxton

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  Authoritarianism is one of the buzzwords of our age. But what is it exactly? This Very Short Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the world of authoritarian regimes, including military, single-party, and personalist regimes. It considers how understandings of authoritarianism have evolved over time, as well as the curious fact that many authoritarian regimes today hold elections. Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, James Loxton examines the life cycle of authoritarian regimes. How are they born? What challenges do they face during life? Why do they die? The author shows how factors such as natural resource wealth and cross-border collaboration can contribute to authoritarian durability. He also highlights the disturbing fact that even when authoritarian regimes collapse, voters often use their newfound democratic rights to send former authoritarian officials back to office.

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  Gulf War

  Introbooks Team

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  The Gulf War was war waged on Iraq which comprised of coalition forces that had 35 countries and was led by United Nations. The war was a response to Iraq’s step taken to annex Kuwait. The Gulf War is also known as the Persian Gulf War. Iraq under the leadership of Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 with a purpose of procuring the large oil reserves of Kuwait to establish their power in the region and to annul the debt that it owed to Kuwait. 
  The next day on August 3, 1990 the United Nations Security Council asked Iraq to withdraw their army from Kuwait and when they denied obeying the instructions the United Nations Security Council enforced a worldwide ban trade with Iraq on August 6 of the same year. The government of Iraq then responded by formally seizing Kuwait on August 8, 1990. 
  Iraq’s invasion in Kuwait and forced acquiring of the nation was also an open threat to Saudi Arabia. United States and European NATO allies rushed their troops to Saudi Arabia to prevent any attacks from Iraq. These armies were further joined by Egypt and many other Arab nations. The world witnessed live broadcast of the war especially by CNN. It was a decisive battle and the coalition forces had won against the Iraqi troops. 

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  Street Worn Underbelly - SWU ~...

  Mike Blake

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  Street Worn Underbelly :: pOEMSOUnd Book Title renamed for Copyright reasons :) 
  from original 'Soft White Underbelly'. 
  Here's a List of Drugs & Talents covered in the Poem so far. 
  Drugz: Crystal Meth, Heroin, Amphetamine, LSD, Coke 'a Cola ;) 
  Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Synthesized D's, Xanax, Computer cleaners, PARENTS. 
  Talents: 
  Queens, Pimps, Teens, Prostitutes, hustlers, felons, Gropers, 
  Skinheads, Gangs, racists, Transgenders, Christians, Clans, 
  Hackers, College students, Fetishists, Dominatrix, Wheelers & Dealers, 
  Tricks, Appalachian, Slugger, Sex offenders, Dancer/Strippers, Sugar baby, 
  Sugar Daddy, Transformists, Escorts, Parents, Train Hoppers, Computer cleaners, 
  Bank robbers. Street Musician. 
  *New for 3rd Chapter: Tranq, Spice, Narcan. 
  ***** Please leave your Review/feedback, many thanks. ***** 
  To see more Poems by the same Author please click the Link HERE: 
  https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00SG40RM8 
  To contact the Author: Please add me Mike Miko on Facebook & then message me, thanks. 
  https://www.facebook.com/mike.cco1 I will then contact the Author your behalf. 
  or on Twitter: miko_1_dollar ~ Tumblr : ccobes 
  Instagram: wild_poetrys / wild.poetry.webs 
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  TikTok: @wild_poetrys - mikecharliechaplinsoffice 
  Website: www.wild-poetry.com 
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/New.Poets.Corner 
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  Operation Thunderbolt: The...

  Chaitanya Madavi

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  Operation Thunderbolt: The True Story of the Entebbe Hostage Rescue 
  In June 1976, a routine international flight suddenly turned into a terrifying hostage crisis. Armed terrorists hijacked an Air France aircraft carrying more than 200 passengers and forced it to land at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. 
  Over 100 innocent people were held captive in a foreign country while the world watched in fear. Families waited anxiously, governments struggled to respond, and time was running out. 
  But thousands of miles away, Israel was preparing a daring rescue mission that many believed was impossible. 
  This audiobook reveals the incredible story of Operation Thunderbolt, a secret military operation that shocked the world. Highly trained commandos flew deep into enemy territory to rescue the hostages in one of the most dramatic and successful rescue missions in modern history. 
  Discover the strategy, courage, and sacrifice behind this legendary operation. From the terrifying hijacking to the breathtaking rescue, this audiobook takes you inside a mission that changed history forever. 
  If you enjoy real military operations, espionage stories, and true historical events, this audiobook will keep you listening until the very end. 
  Note :- This audiobook is narrated in Hindi language.by chaitanya madavi 
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