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  Ontario Public School Geography

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  This Ontario Public School textbook, published in 1922, contains some fascinating facts of a world which no longer exists. It seems politically incorrect in some of its descriptions by modern day standards. (Summary by  David Lawrence)

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  The Origins of Elected Strongmen...

  Erica Frantz, Andrea...

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  Since the end of World War II, democracies typically fell apart by coup d'état or through force. Today, however, they are increasingly eroding at the hands of democratically elected incumbents, who seize control by slowly chipping away at democratic institutions. To better understand these developments, this book examines the role of personalist political parties, or parties that exist primarily to further their leader's career as opposed to promote a specific policy platform. Using original data capturing levels of personalism in the parties of democratically elected leaders from 1991 to 2020, The Origins of Elected Strongmen shows that the rise of personalist parties around the globe is facilitating the decline of democracy. 
   
   
   
  Personalist parties lack both the incentive and capacity to push back against a leader's efforts to expand executive power. As such, leaders backed by personalist parties are more likely to succeed in their efforts to dismantle institutional constraints on their rule. Such attacks on state institutions, in turn, reverberate throughout society, deepening political polarization and weakening supporters' commitment to democratic norms of behavior. In these ways, ruling party personalism erodes horizontal and vertical constraints on a leader, ultimately degrading democracy and raising the risk of democratic failure.

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  The Occupied City - How Israel...

  Davis Truman

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  East Jerusalem is more than a city; it is a battleground of maps, walls, and blueprints. In The Occupied City: How Israel Shapes Palestinian Life, readers are taken inside one of the world’s most contested urban landscapes, where every building permit, zoning law, and planning decision becomes a tool of power. 
  Drawing on years of research and first-hand interviews with Palestinian residents, urban planners, and human rights experts, this book exposes how Israeli urban planning policies restrict Palestinian access to housing, fracture communities, and rewrite the very geography of Jerusalem. It reveals how control is exercised not only through military presence but through bureaucratic procedures, economic pressures, and cultural erasure—quiet mechanisms that determine who gets to build, who is forced to leave, and whose story is allowed to endure. 
  At once rigorous and deeply human, The Occupied City gives voice to those living under the daily weight of planning systems designed to dispossess them. It uncovers the hidden architecture of occupation while also spotlighting acts of resilience, resistance, and visions for a more just future. 
  Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Israeli–Palestinian conflict beyond headlines, this book demonstrates how urban planning—often regarded as technical or neutral—is, in fact, one of the most powerful weapons in the struggle over land, rights, and survival.

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  Bound by the Mechanic (Gay Pup...

  Archer Vale

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  The mechanics have a secret hidden deep in the junkyard. I’ll never tell anyone… 
  I’m a private equity investor. I buy struggling companies and gut them. People think I’m evil, but it’s just business. 
  My latest employees refuse to be laid off though. 
  Now I’m chained to a desk in a dark, lonely room. I struggle to remember what life was like before this. I’ve become a pet—a toy for the men I was supposed to fire. 
  They’ve fastened a collar around my neck and named me “Shadow”. They’ve trained me for obedience. With each passing day, it grows harder to remember my past. I’m sinking deep into this new life. 
  I’m loyal now. I’m a good, obedient boy. 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
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  Inside Out Leadership - How...

  Brian Gibson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  "Inside Out Leadership: How Introverted Behavior Can Be Successful" is a groundbreaking exploration into the transformative potential of introverted leadership traits. Contrary to traditional views favoring extroverted qualities, this book challenges the status quo, revealing how introspection, empathy, and strategic thinking can drive exceptional leadership outcomes. 
  From deep listening skills that foster team cohesion to thoughtful decision-making that navigates complex challenges precisely, readers will discover actionable strategies to leverage introverted tendencies for maximum impact, empowering them to cultivate inclusive environments where diverse communication styles flourish. 
  For anyone seeking to revolutionize their approach to leadership and harness the power of introversion, this book is an indispensable guide to unlocking untapped potential and driving sustainable success in today's dynamic world.

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  Learn Any Language Fast

  Instafo, Anthony Baker

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  NOTE: Please be sure to download the accompanying reference material upon purchasing. You'll need it to go through the audio. 
   
  The Boot Camp Approach for Practical Language Learning 
   
  Why should you bother learning a new language? Picking up different languages has many benefits. It can open doors for you at work by helping you get a promotion or landing a new job assignment. It can definitely make your life a whole lot easier the next time you plan on traveling to another country. 
   
  Learning a new language can also improve communications with a friend or family member and may even expose you to new cultures and expand your connections. 
   
  However, learning a new language can also be a daunting task with many unanswered questions. Where do I start? Do I have to take a class? Do I even have the time to learn a new language? Can I afford one of those fancy language programs? Am I too old to learn a new language?  Or maybe you’ve tried to learn a new language the traditional way with little success. 
   
  All of the mounting questions and doubts can lead you to think it may be too difficult to learn a new language or that teaching yourself is an impossible task. The good news is that learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard, time consuming, or expensive and you CAN do it! 
   
  Welcome to your language-learning boot camp where you can set yourself up for success and take your first steps on the path to becoming multilingual! 
   
  By going through the training, you’ll discover how to: 
   
  * Remove the common mental blocks when approaching a new language 
   
  * Create your own lesson plans to learn ANY language quickly and easily 
   
  * Use images to improve recall and accelerate your vocabulary like rapid fire 
   
  * Learn perfect pronunciation with a few simple tools and powerful tactics 
   
  * Remember all sorts of grammar rules associated with your chosen language 
   
  * And much more! 
   
  Make learning a new language less work and more fun! These effective strategies make it easier than you think!

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