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  Central Bank Digital Currencies...

  Rolf Sethe, Christos V. Gortsos

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  The present book contains five contributions relating to the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), i.e., the digital form of state-issued legal tender. It is the by-product of a Colloquium jointly hosted by the Collegium Helveticum (the joint Institute for Advanced Studies of ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the Zurich University of the Arts) and the University of Zurich’s Priority Research Program on Financial Market Regulation (URPP FinReg) on 9 May 2023.
  The contributions to this book provide an in-depth analysis of the following aspects of CBDCs:
  - Global Financial Architecture and Decentralized CBDC Regimes (by Rolf H. Weber),
  - The Shift from Private Money into “Unlimited” CBDCs: An Unviable Development or a Chance for Reform and New Opportunities? (by Christian Hofmann),
  - A Macroeconomic Perspective on retail CBDC and the Digital Euro (by Dirk Niepelt),
  - Central Bank Digital Currencies: Central Bank Money reaches a new frontier (by Chiara Zilioli) and
  - The Simple(r) Case for Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (by Thomas Moser).
  The articles constitute an optimal blend between legal, institutional, and economic aspects on CBDCs by high-quality experts, combining the academic and the central bank perspectives.

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  Citizen of the World: Soon-Young...

  Soon-Young Yoon

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  From North Korean Refugee to the United Nations: A Courageous and Compassionate Memoir 
  Soon-Young Yoon understood from an early age that people's destinies are connected to international events. This book is a collection of her reflections as a women's human rights advocate speaking up to end violence against women and change the world to ensure gender equality, sustainable development, and peace. 
  Yoon has seen the struggle for human rights in all corners of the world, meeting with people in urban slums and the offices of the United Nations. She urges us to look at the world through women's eyes to understand why gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable populations, is essential to our collective good. 
  In Citizen of the World, you'll be inspired by Yoon's stories on 
  Ending violence against women and girls 
  Finding the Earth's balance 
  Claiming the right to social and economic development 
  Portraits of great women leaders 
  Collective voices that are changing the world 
  Challenges working as a feminist anthropologist inside and outside the United Nations 
  Written through the lens of an anthropologist, these essays reflect her belief that one needs to understand a wide range of issues to shape our common future. 
  Students, academics, and activists in the fields of women's studies, international relations, anthropology, and social justice will find Citizen of the World both unique and eye-opening—and filled with hope for a better future for us all.

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  A Lawyer's Case For Christianity

  John Warwick Montgomery

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  Dr. Montgomery delivers a brief presentation for the truthfulness of Christianity, using legal standards of evidence. Given at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta on November 15, 1991.

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  Survival Projects to Prepare...

  Phoenix MacLeod

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  Will your family have enough food, water, power, and other essentials during a down-grid crisis? Have you prepared an effective mindset, survival skills, and practical systems? 
  This thorough, well-designed resource can simplify your preparation journey by providing concise guidance and proven steps. By applying these straightforward methods, you can confidently prepare for any off-grid emergency, natural disaster, or civil scenario. 
  The three crucial steps toward family resilience are thoroughly covered within this guidebook: Acquiring an effective mindset, relevant knowledge, and valuable skills: 
  For folks looking to embrace a more prepared, self-sufficient lifestyle: Survival Projects to Prepare Your Home is the ultimate guide through those crucial steps. 
  Inside, you will discover: 
  A survivor’s mindset: Develop your Mental Resourcefulness and Resilience. 
  • How to secure replenishable water supplies and treat them with safe filtration and purification methods: Never get dehydrated during a crisis! 
  • Secrets to establishing sustainable food sources: Learn how to grow, raise, prepare, preserve, store, and protect your sources of sustenance. 
  • Renewable energy projects: Harness the energy of the sun, wind, and water to power your world. 
  • Essential hygiene hacks, sanitation practices, and first aid protocols. 
  • 35+ DIY projects clearly outlined for building functional homestead essentials. 
  Do you want to be less reliant on outside systems and strengthen your family’s resilience? Are you ready to say ‘farewell’ to providers’ anxiety and ‘hello’ to secure, peaceful living? Start reading now.

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  Respiratory & Gastrointestinal...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  The human body is a marvel of intricate systems, where respiratory and gastrointestinal networks operate with remarkable complexity, silently defending us against countless potential threats. Yet, when these sophisticated biological mechanisms falter, they can transform from protective guardians into sites of intense internal conflict. This comprehensive exploration delves into three formidable conditions—Pneumonia, Appendicitis, and Diverticulitis—each representing a unique battlefield where inflammation, infection, and the body's immune response converge to create profound medical challenges that can dramatically alter an individual's health and life trajectory. 
  Within these pages, readers will journey through the nuanced landscape of respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments, uncovering the intricate biological mechanisms that underlie these conditions. From the lung's vulnerable airways susceptible to pneumonic invasion to the appendix's potential for sudden, life-threatening inflammation, and the complex world of diverticular disease, this book offers a deep dive into the physiological processes that can turn routine bodily functions into critical medical events. By bridging clinical expertise with accessible narrative, we aim to demystify these conditions, providing healthcare professionals, medical students, and curious readers with a comprehensive understanding of the hidden battles that unfold within our most essential bodily systems.

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  Summary - Why I’m No Longer...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  WHY I’M NO LONGER TALKING TO WHITE PEOPLE ABOUT RACE 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY RENI EDDO-LODGE 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Histories 
  The System 
  What is White Privilege? 
  Fear of a Black Planet 
  The Feminism Question 
  Race and Class 
  There’s No Justice, There’s Just Us 
  The Limitations of Conversations About Race 
  The Need for Change 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge is a powerful exploration of racism in the UK. The book delves into the historical and systemic nature of racial inequality, focusing on white privilege, the justice system, and the intersectionality of race and gender. Eddo-Lodge critiques both personal prejudice and institutional racism, emphasizing that racism is deeply embedded in societal structures. With sharp analysis and emotional intensity, the book calls for a radical shift in how we understand and address race, urging readers to confront the realities of systemic oppression and privilege.

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