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  Trial by Treatment - Punishing...

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  A troubling account of the unexpected impacts of treatment-based alternatives to criminal punishment.
   
  Every year, courts send hundreds of thousands of people to treatment-based programs as alternatives to traditional punishment. These alternatives—known as ‘diversion programs’—are widely celebrated as reforms that reduce the punishment of the mentally ill. But in Trial by Treatment, Mary Ellen Stitt shows that they have, in fact, expanded the reach of the criminal legal system and its power over the lives of the most vulnerable.
   
  The inner workings of diversion programs are obscure, partially by design, and data on outcomes is hard to come by. Stitt draws on two years of fieldwork in criminal courtrooms and court-mandated treatment sessions, as well as an original national dataset, in-depth interviews, and experimental survey data, to document the hidden impacts of diversion. She shows that placing mental healthcare under the control of the courts has helped to legitimize the criminalization of illness, warped treatment environments, and amplified inequalities in punishment. In vivid and humanizing detail, Trial by Treatment shows how reforms that keep power and discretion in the same hands can entrench the very problems they promised to solve.

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  Emotional Exploitation - Taking...

  Cito Harder

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  Emotional exploitation is a subtle yet deeply damaging form of manipulation that preys on a person's emotions to serve the interests of another. Unlike mutual emotional support, which fosters healthy relationships and personal growth, exploitation involves using someone’s feelings, vulnerabilities, or insecurities to gain control, compliance, or advantage. This can occur in personal relationships, the workplace, and even society at large, leaving individuals feeling powerless, confused, and emotionally drained. Understanding emotional exploitation is crucial to recognizing its effects, breaking free from its grasp, and preventing future manipulation. 
  At its core, emotional exploitation thrives on imbalance. The exploiter takes advantage of another person’s emotional investment, whether it be love, trust, guilt, or fear, while offering little or nothing in return. This dynamic can manifest in many ways, such as a friend who constantly seeks emotional support but disappears when others need help, a romantic partner who uses guilt to control decisions, or an employer who manipulates workers into unpaid overtime by making them feel obligated or ungrateful. Regardless of the setting, the pattern remains the same—one person’s emotions are weaponized to serve another’s self-interest. 
  One of the most harmful aspects of emotional exploitation is that it is often difficult to recognize while it is happening. Many individuals who are exploited rationalize the behavior of their manipulator, believing they are simply helping, being loyal, or fulfilling an obligation. Exploiters frequently use gaslighting, guilt-tripping, or shifting blame to make their targets question their own perceptions.

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  Getting Russia Right - 1st Edition

  Thomas Graham

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  As US-Russian relations scrape the depths of cold-war antagonism, the promise of partnership that beguiled American administrations during the first post-Soviet decades increasingly appears to have been false from the start. Why did American leaders persist in pursuing it? Was there another path that would have produced more constructive relations or better prepared Washington to face the challenge Russia poses today? 
   
   
   
  With a practitioner's eye honed during decades of work on Russian affairs, Thomas Graham deftly traces the evolution of opposing ideas of national purpose that created an inherent tension in relations. Getting Russia Right identifies the blind spots that prevented Washington from seeing Russia as it really is and crafting a policy to advance American interests without provoking an aggressive Russian response. Distilling the Putin factor to reveal the contours of the Russia challenge facing the United States whenever he departs the scene, Graham lays out a compelling way to deal with it so that the United States can continue to advance its interests in a rapidly changing world.

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  Great Gatsby by F Scott...

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of The Great Gatsby with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
  This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the classic American novel about the importance and futility of dreams. It tells the story of Jay Gatsby, whose ability to make his dreams a reality through sheer force of will initially seems boundless. However, this self-made millionaire and embodiment of the American Dream eventually discovers that even love, wealth and ambition are powerless in the face of rigid class boundaries, proving that the myth of the American Dream ultimately rings hollow. Today, The Great Gatsby is considered the quintessential novel about the American Jazz Age, and is widely viewed as F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece. Fitzgerald drew a great deal of inspiration from his own experiences of the Roaring Twenties in New York to write the novel, and his status as one of the most famous American writers of the 20th century can be largely attributed to The Great Gatsby's enduring success.
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  Summary of Mark Dice’s The True...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Mark Dice’s The True Story of Fake News 
    
  The “age of information” is a paradox that has drowned most people in misinformation, which has become so prevalent that some believe the world is currently going through a “post-truth” era. 
  In The True Story of Fake News (2017), conservative pundit Mark Dice immerses readers in the twisted world of mainstream media. By analyzing the influence of major companies - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Google - he aims to expose media manipulation and censorship, and show the real faces of CNN, NBC News, CBS News, and other news networks. The True Story of Fake News is a wake-up call for Americans: Dice warns that we must learn to see past both nonsense and propaganda, stay aware, and make our own educated decisions.

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  Summary of Quiet - The Power of...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SUMMARY! NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK 
  Embrace the power within silence and introspection through this comprehensive summary of Susan Cain's revolutionary book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts". 
  Our summary unravels the rich, enlightening insights presented by Cain, illuminating the hidden strengths that introverts bring to the table. This isn't just a book for introverts; it's a gateway for everyone to understand the silent force within our society. 
  With our world seemingly dominated by extroversion, this summary boldly challenges the status quo, offering a fresh perspective on how introverts can harness their unique traits and thrive in an extroverted world. Cain's extensive research and heartfelt anecdotes are condensed into an easily digestible format, giving you the essence of her groundbreaking findings in a fraction of the time. 
  In this summary, you'll discover why solitude matters, how 'quiet' leadership can be powerful, and how introverts, often overlooked, have been behind some of the greatest achievements in history. You will learn to see introversion not as a hindrance, but as an asset. 
  If you're an introvert, this summary will help you find comfort and power in your solitude. If you're an extrovert, it will help you understand the introverts around you and appreciate the balance they provide in our hyper-social society. 
  So step into a world that celebrates introversion. Unfold the power of 'Quiet' and explore the strength in introspection. It's time to change how we perceive the quiet and the reserved. Start by diving into this incisive summary, and embrace the potential that lies within the power of introverts.

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