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  Convictions - A Prosecutor's...

  John Kroger

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  Convictions is a spellbinding story from the front lines of the fight against crime. Most Americans know little about the work of assistant United States attorneys, the federal prosecutors who possess sweeping authority to investigate and prosecute the nation's most dangerous criminals. John Kroger pursued high-profile cases against Mafia killers, drug kingpins, and Enron executives. Starting from his time as a green recruit and ending at the peak of his career, he steers us through the complexities of life as a prosecutor, where the battle in the courtroom is only the culmination of long and intricate investigative work. He reveals how to flip a perp, how to conduct a cross, how to work an informant, how to placate a hostile judge. Kroger relates it all with a novelist's eye for detail and a powerful sense of the ethical conflicts he faces. Often dissatisfied with the system, he explains why our law enforcement policies frequently fail in critical areas like drug enforcement and white-collar crime. He proposes new ways in which we can fight crime more effectively, empowering citizens to pressure their lawmakers to adopt more productive policies. This is an unflinching portrait of a crucial but little-understood part of our justice system, and Kroger is an eloquent guide.

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  MMF Threesome with MM Erotica...

  M.M. Dick

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  I've always been a curious man. 
  I was just off a very naughty and fun weekend trip with Henri, Matt and Joan. 
  My best friend's wife, Jennifer was at her garage when I was pulling in, 
  She invited me for dinner with her and her husband who kept a totally smooth and hairless skin. 
  What I had not known was that they both had found my dirty DVD and saw what naughty lifestyle I was into. 
  Download and listen to how my best friend and his sexy wife both took me to a whole other level than I had ever been before.

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  Byzantium: The History of the...

  Editors Charles River

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  Byzantium may have reached its zenith during the Middle Ages as Constantinople, but it had previously stood out among Greek and other ancient cities for its wealth, size, and strategic location. It is probable that given the location, if the Megarans had not founded their city where they did, another Greek polis would have. It is equally probable that any city in that area would have enjoyed success from the wealth generated from its involvement in the key two-way trade between the Greek states and their numerous colonies around the Black Sea and the increasing general east-west trade between the Roman Empire and the exotic lands to the east.  
  Byzantium’s position as guardian of the Bosphorus gave it advantages that stood the city in good stead for thousands of years and consolidated the city as an intercontinental and international trading hub. Inevitably, such a vibrant international center produced many creative thinkers, and Byzantium was the birthplace or home to such figures as Homerus, a tragedian who lived in the early 3rd century BCE. Another overlooked figure was Philo, an engineer who lived from 280-220 BCE and is known as Philo Mechanicus. Although he was primarily an engineer, he was also a physicist and writer on mechanics. His most important work was the huge Syntaxis, which contained sections on general mathematics, mechanics, harbor construction, siege engine construction, pneumatics, mechanical toys, and coding for military use. The military sections Belopoeica and Poliorcetica survived, and they detailed how to build missiles, construct fortresses, and how to properly provision an army.

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  Conquer Your Bad Habits -...

  MD Amen

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  Habits, whether good or bad, run our lives. What if there's a simple, practical way to get rid of the bad ones and replace them with healthy ones?
  
  If you find yourself habitually overeating, overspending, procrastinating, getting distracted, interrupting, people-pleasing, wasting time, automatically saying no, or drinking too much alcohol, neuropsychiatrist and best-selling author Daniel Amen, MD, has encouraging news for you: Your brain does what you train it to do. So even if you've trained your brain to normalize unhealthy behavior, you can also train it to turn bad habits into good ones in order to experience more joy and contentment.
  
  
  In Conquer Your Bad Habits, Dr. Amen combines approachable neuroscience and years of clinical research as he reveals:
  
  - the six most important brain systems that run your life
  - the five basic steps to conquering your unhealthy habits and setting new goals
  - how to overcome ten common bad habits
  - what to do when bad habits become addictions
  There's no better time than now to let Dr. Amen show you how to retrain your brain and eliminate your negative behaviors once and for all—so you can live a happier, healthier life.

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  The Refugee Crisis -...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  The global refugee crisis has become one of the defining challenges of our time, affecting millions of individuals and reshaping societies worldwide. Conflict, persecution, and environmental disasters have forced people to flee their homes in search of safety and stability. The plight of refugees is a human tragedy, marked by loss, uncertainty, and resilience. Understanding the complexities of this crisis is crucial not only for addressing immediate needs but also for fostering long-term solutions.  
    
  Refugees are often caught in a precarious position, navigating between the dangers of their homelands and the uncertainties of a new environment. From overcrowded camps to perilous journeys across borders, their experiences underscore the fragility of human security in the face of adversity. Despite international efforts, including treaties like the 1951 Refugee Convention, the global response remains fragmented and uneven, leaving many refugees without adequate support.  
    
  The crisis also presents significant challenges for host countries, which must balance humanitarian responsibilities with domestic concerns. Refugees can contribute to the social and economic fabric of their host communities, but this potential is often overshadowed by political debates and societal tensions. Misconceptions and fears about refugees have fueled resistance in some regions, further complicating their integration. 

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  Should We Fall To Ruin

  Harrison Christian

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  This is the untold story of a remote garrison of Allied soldiers on New Guinea during WWII who stood up to the Japanese invasion despite insurmountable odds. 
  When the Japanese invade in 1942, the Australian men and women stationed at the New Guinea port of Rabaul flee into the jungle. Written off by their government as ‘hostages to fortune’, the little-known garrison on Australia’s tropic frontier has been left with no modern equipment, no lifeline to the outside, and no means of escape. Most are captured and killed in the sinking of the prison ship Montevideo Maru, which remains Australia’s worst sea disaster. But the surviving soldiers and nurses carry on, to fight the Japanese on other fronts, or to witness the collapse of the Japanese Empire from the inside. Having borne the brunt of defeat, their letters and diaries also record the turning point of the war and the march to victory. 
  Rich in detail drawn from first person accounts, Should We Fall To Ruin illuminates this untold period in military history. It is a compelling tale of bravery and resilience in the face of a seemingly unstoppable enemy.

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