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  The Rothschilds KGB Masterspy...

  Roland Perry

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  The UK’s Cambridge University Ring of Spies were the most dangerous agents the West has known, causing great damage to the intelligence services in the UK and US over more than half a century. Four double agents of the key Ring, Burgess, Maclean, Philby and Blunt were uncovered by 1979. Only two – a husband and wife team – escaped detection. This updated edition of The Fifth Man reveals that the last of the infamous spy ring were Lord (Victor) Rothschild of the grand banking dynasty and his wife Tess. 
  Professor Roland Perry exposes how they became super spies, working concurrently with British Intelligence, the KGB and Mossad. With information from the KGB’s finest master Control, Yuri Modin, devastating testimony from the former head of the KGB and Soviet military intelligence (the GRU), Ivan ‘The Terrible’ Serov, former UK Soviet Embassy spy, Vladimir Barkovsky and a raft of others. 
  After their WW2 espionage for Stalin, which helped defeat Hitler and the Nazis, the brilliantly deceptive Rothschilds went on spying for the Russians well into the Cold War. They contrived in a genius elevation of spy craft to divert suspicion from themselves to the innocent figure of MI5’s Director, Roger Hollis, and a score of others. 
  The Fifth Man update includes thirty more years of deep research in Russia, the UK, the US, France and Australia in the compilation of an extended and compelling narrative. According to the leading publisher of espionage books in the Cold War period, Pan Macmillan’s William Armstrong, this book explained the entire mystery of the main 20th Century British double agents. 
  In an additional expose here, Roland Perry makes a strong case beyond the circumstantial for naming Anthony Blunt, the fourth member of the Ring, as the bastard child of King George V. Blunt was an MI5 agent and curator of the Royal pictures working for his half-brother King George VI, and niece, Queen Elizabeth II.

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  Cartel Nation - How Mexico's...

  Davis Truman

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  Power. Money. Blood. Influence. 
  What began as smuggling routes through the desert has evolved into one of the most powerful underground empires on Earth — a parallel nation built on fear, loyalty, and staggering wealth. 
  In Cartel Nation, readers are taken deep inside the hidden machinery of Mexico’s drug cartels — a world where criminal networks rival governments, warlords command armies, and pop culture glorifies the very violence that terrorizes entire regions. Through gripping storytelling and meticulous investigation, this book unveils how cartels moved from the shadows into the center of politics, business, and everyday life. 
  Discover: 
  •	How Mexico’s cartels grew from small-time traffickers into transnational corporations of crime. 
  •	The secret alliances between drug lords, politicians, police, and billionaires. 
  •	How narco culture — from music and film to religion and fashion — turned the cartels into global icons. 
  •	The brutal wars fought for territory, power, and legitimacy — and why they can’t simply be “won.” 
  From the dusty streets of Sinaloa to the halls of power in Mexico City, Cartel Nation traces a chilling and fascinating rise — a story of corruption, resilience, and the dark side of globalization. 
  Suppose you’re fascinated by true crime, geopolitics, or the human cost of power. In that case, this book will leave you stunned—and unable to look away. 
  Perfect for fans of Don Winslow, Ioan Grillo, and Netflix’s Narcos, Cartel Nation reveals the truth behind the myth — and why the cartel era is far from over.

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  On Our Way Home from the...

  Sonya Bilocerkowycz

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  In 2014 Sonya Bilocerkowycz is a tourist at a deadly revolution. At first she is enamored with the Ukrainians' idealism, which reminds her of her own patriotic family. But when the romantic revolution melts into a war with Russia, she becomes disillusioned, prompting a return home to the US and the diaspora community that raised her. As the daughter of a man who studies Ukrainian dissidents for a living, the granddaughter of war refugees, and the great-granddaughter of a gulag victim, Bilocerkowycz has inherited a legacy of political oppression. But what does it mean when she discovers a missing page from her family's survival story—one that raises questions about her own guilt? 
   
   
   
  In these linked essays, Bilocerkowycz invites listeners to meet a swirling cast of post-Soviet characters, including a Russian intelligence officer who finds Osama bin Laden a few weeks after 9/11; a Ukrainian poet whose nose gets broken by Russian separatists; and a long-lost relative who drives a bus into the heart of Chernobyl. On Our Way Home from the Revolution muddles our easy distinctions between innocence and culpability, agency and fate.

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  Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms...

  Scott Matthews

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  Why do we say "no dice" when refusing someone's request? What do clouds and their ‟silver linings" have to do with our hopes and troubles? Why are some people born with a “silver spoon” in their mouth? What does it truly mean to be a “jack of all trades?” 
  Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! 
  In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 101 regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use. 
  Inside you will discover: 
  - Why people go “green with envy” instead of a different color 
  - How “knocking on wood” gives you good luck 
  - Why some people talk a lot of “mumbo jumbo” 
  - How “Bob” can be everyone’s uncle 
  - Why someone would want to be a “devil’s advocate” 
  - And much, much more! 
  Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English

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  Practical Applications of Taoism...

  SULI Daniel Johnson

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  I decided to write this book after having written several books on the applications of Taoism in different areas. The applications of Taoism are broad. For everything that has been written, it remains poorly understood. There are several reasons for this. I have practiced Taoism for most of my life. I studied under a Taoist Master and spent many years in a temple. I have read a great deal on the subject. I have discovered that most of what is written is unclear and, in many cases, misleading. Having practiced Taoism for most of my life, I live the Tao, and I have helped others to live it. The reason why it's so difficult to describe Tao because people are attempting to do so through the lens of cognitive understanding and science. The Taoist perspective is completely different, so it does not lend itself well to be described through science or logic. In attempting to cast Taoism in terms of logic or science, most of what makes it unique and effective is lost.. To understand the Tao, you need to live it. 
  I teach aspects of this system to individuals and businesses. On the surface, the system is simple and fundamental. For this reason, many people are tempted to pass it off as being nothing more than insubstantial fluff. However, Taoism is much more than this. I will attempt in this book to explain what Taoism is. I will explain its different perspectives, how to experience it, and how to use it as a functional tool. Within this book and the second one, I will also teach many skills and techniques to develop your Taoist insight. This will help you operate more effectively within the world around you. 
  I will teach you how to use it to make pragmatic changes in your life. It can also be applied to improving business skills and other applications within your jobs or careers. Its applications can span creativity to the organization. 

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  A Book of Poems for Black Kings

  Fulterius King

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  A Book of Poems for Black Kings is a profound and empowering anthology that speaks directly to the hearts and souls of Black men and Black boys. This collection of poetry and prose is designed to validate their lived experiences, provide strength during trials, and facilitate deep soul-searching and self-discovery. Through poignant and powerful pieces, this book explores the multifaceted nature of power, vulnerability, and purpose within the Black male experience. 
  In the first section, "New Braids," readers will find poems that uplift and inspire, celebrating the strength, resilience, and inherent dignity of Black men and boys. These poems serve as a source of empowerment, reminding readers of their rich heritage and the greatness they carry within. The second section, "Managing the Frizz," delves into the complexities of vulnerability, offering a safe space for Black men and boys to confront and navigate their emotions during challenging times. These poems provide comfort and understanding, emphasizing that vulnerability is not a weakness but a powerful aspect of their humanity. The final section, "Afro - The Let Out," takes readers on a journey of introspection and soul-searching. Through deeply reflective and thought-provoking poems, this section encourages readers to explore their inner selves, understand their true essence, and embrace their individuality. 
  Metaphorically, this book guides the reader through a journey mirroring the stages of a Black man's hair—from the freshly braided strands that signify new beginnings and empowerment, to the frizz that embodies life's challenges and the call for resilience, and finally to the majestic afro, a symbol of self-acceptance and liberation. 
  Brothers, prepare to embark on a transformative journey through these pages, gaining insights, strength, and a renewed sense of self.

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