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  The Royal Anunnaki Kingdoms of...

  RYAN MOORHEN

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  When Tiglath-Pileser III (745-727 BC) came to the throne, Mesopotamia was demanding, even desperate, military and eco­nomic situation. Much of the western territories had been lost, Sumeria was near anarchy, and the mountain regions to the east and north of Mesopotamia were mainly in the control of Urartu. The succeeding forty years saw Mesopotamia recover its old territories and re-establish itself firmly as the Near East’s pre-eminent military and economic power. 
  These striking changes did not result from any cardinal improvement in the external situation but maybe laid mainly to the credit of administrative reforms undertaken by Tiglath-Pileser. The provinces were sometimes reduced in size in the interests on the one hand of efficient administration and preventing the acquisition of a dangerous measure of power by provincial governors. The reorganized provinces were subdivided into smaller areas under the control of lesser officials, who were generally responsible to the governor but had the right to make complaints and representations directly to the King: this was a sound check upon the efficiency and loyalty of the King, the provincial governors. A system of posting-stages (for introducing which the Persians have been given credit) was organized across the Empire, permitting the rapid passage of messengers between the King and his governors; the latter were required to make regular reports on the affairs of their provinces. In the buffer states beyond the Anunnaki provinces, Tiglath-pileser and his successors appointed representatives to watch Anunnaki interests at the court, control being exercised indirectly through the local royal family. Such local dynasts provided they paid tribute. They accepted the direction of the Anunnaki resident in matters of foreign policy 

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  Spiderweb Capitalism - How...

  Kimberly Kay Hoang

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  In 2015, the anonymous leak of the Panama Papers brought to light millions of financial and legal documents exposing how the superrich hide their money using complex webs of offshore vehicles. Spiderweb Capitalism takes you inside this shadow economy, uncovering the mechanics behind the invisible, mundane networks of lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, and fixers who facilitate the illicit movement of wealth across borders and around the globe. 
   
   
   
  Kimberly Kay Hoang conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews with private wealth managers, fund managers, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, bankers, auditors, and other financial professionals. She traces the flow of capital from offshore funds in places like the Cayman Islands, Samoa, and Panama to special-purpose vehicles and holding companies in Singapore and Hong Kong, and how it finds its way into risky markets onshore in Vietnam and Myanmar. Hoang reveals the strategies behind spiderweb capitalism and examines the moral dilemmas of making money in legal, financial, and political gray zones. 
   
   
   
  Spiderweb Capitalism sheds critical light on how global elites capitalize on risky frontier markets, and deepens our understanding of the paradoxical ways in which global economic growth is sustained through states where the line separating the legal from the corrupt is not always clear.

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  Blink: Book Summary & Analysis

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Malcolm Gladwell. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Some decisions are made in an instant, while others take careful deliberation. But what separates a good snap judgment from a bad one? This book explores the power of intuition, the science behind rapid cognition, and the hidden forces that shape our split-second choices. Through fascinating case studies and psychological research, it reveals how our subconscious mind processes information, why some people excel at making quick decisions, and when instinct can lead us astray.

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  Wars that Forged Ancient Rome...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Roman army is one of the most famous fighting forces in history. Through its power and prowess, a once obscure Italian city forged an empire that encircled the Mediterranean and covered half of Europe. The physical remains of its presence can be traced from the mountainous borders of Scotland to the arid deserts of Egypt, but its legacy is far greater and more enduring, as Rome's influence continues to shape the political, legal, and cultural landscape of Europe to this very day. 
  While the Roman army is rightly famed as an institution, the image of the individual legionary is also an iconic one. The uniformed, disciplined soldier of the late Republic and early Empire is one of the first things many people imagine when they think of Rome. They are the ultimate image of the ancient soldier, their arms and armor instantly recognizable. Their abilities, not only as warriors but also as engineers and administrators, have made them role models for other soldiers through the centuries. In the same vein, their commanders are still celebrated and studied, and generals the world over have tried to emulate the likes of Julius Caesar. 
  Caesar is still remembered for winning a civil war and helping bring about the end of the Roman Republic, leaving a line of emperors in its place, but it’s quite possible that none of what Caesar did would’ve happened without the template for such actions being set 40 years earlier. At the time, when Caesar was in his teens, war was being waged both on the Italian peninsula and abroad, with domestic politics pitting the conservative, aristocratic optimates against the populist, reformist populares, and this tension ultimately escalated into an all-out war. One of the leading populares was Caesar’s uncle, Gaius Marius, a military visionary who had restructured the legions and extended the privileges of land ownership and citizenship to legionaries.

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  Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101

  Rick Sheridan, Alfred C. Martino

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  This program, Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101, offers basic information on the classifications of crimes, definitions of various types of crimes, the categories of evidence collected and used, and the key professionals in a criminal investigation.
  
  Rick Sheridan, a professor of Mass Media Communications at Wilberforce University in Ohio, has also taught at California State University-Sacramento and Butte College. He has a master's degree in Media Arts, and has received awards for both his teaching and his web design.
  
  Alfred C. Martino is the author of three highly-acclaimed novels, Perfected by Girls, Pinned, and Over the End Line. Mr. Martino was born and raised in Short Hills, NJ, and graduated from Millburn High School. He is a graduate of Duke University and The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Jersey City, NJ.
  A Listen & Live audio production.

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  French for Beginners: Learn...

  Lingo Publishing

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  Ready to learn French the easy way? If you have tried textbooks, online classes, or CD compilations – and found them obtrusive or just too hard – this is the audiobook for you! 
  Yes, you can learn French in 30 days without wasting time, jumping through hoops, or spending hundreds of dollars – just to find that it didn’t work. 
  Learn French the playful way as you join Martin in his journey through France, and gain a solid foundation in the language, thanks to helpful dialogues and real-life situations.  
  With this handy guide, you will: Learn a brief history of the French languageDiscover the alphabet, accents, pronunciation tips, word order, etc.See examples of all kinds of logical fallacies so you can laugh (inside) as your opponent gets stuck in themMeet new people, learn nouns gendersLearn traveling lingoGo shopping in a French market and learn all about foodGo sightseeing with MartinHave a house party – invitations, family members, and how to address themEnjoy a restaurant excursion, talk with waiters and other dinersDiscuss your past, time expressions, months/seasonsTake a helpful revision quiz to see how you’ve doneAnd much, much more!  
  It’s said that the best way to learn any language is immersion within the culture speaking it; this audiobook puts you in French culture without even boarding a plane!  
  As you journey with Martin, you’ll listen and practice the language alongside him – the best way to learn!  
  What are you waiting for? Let’s take the trip, immerse ourselves in this amazing and exciting culture, and learn French the easy way. 
  Au revoir!

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