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  Trajectory of Power - The Rise...

  William G. Howell, Terry M. Moe

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  In Trajectory of Power, leading political scientists William Howell and Terry Moe provide a sweeping account of the historical rise of presidential power, arguing that it has now grown to the point where, in the wrong hands, it threatens to subvert American democracy and replace it with a de facto system of strongman rule, whether led by Donald Trump or someone else. 
   
   
   
  For much of the twentieth century, Republican and Democratic presidents pursued power in very similar ways and almost always within democratic bounds. But Republican presidents since Ronald Reagan, in a transformation that has grown increasingly extreme over time, have gone beyond the "normal" incentives that have traditionally shaped presidential behavior—and still shape the behavior of Democratic presidents—to pursue a presidency of such expansive unilateral power, and with such disregard for basic democratic requirements, that it puts democracy at serious risk. 
   
   
   
  The book traces this divergence in approach to the backlash of conservatives against the administrative state, and to their epiphany that a war on big government could only be waged through a presidency of extraordinary power. Timely, urgent, and original, Trajectory of Power reveals how the presidency has been profoundly transformed during the modern era—and why it now puts our democracy in imminent danger.

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  Enigma Puzzles - UAP Phenomena...

  Saint Blades

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  ‘Unlock the Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight’ 
  Embark on a riveting journey into the depths of the unknown with “Enigma Puzzles," a captivating exploration of the U.A.P phenomena and mysteries that shape our world.  
  Authored by Saint Blades and brought to life by the compelling narration of Alyx Rutland, this audiobook delves into the hidden forces, secret societies, and unexplained phenomena that have intrigued humanity for centuries. 
  From ancient traditions to modern conspiracies, "Enigma Puzzles" links together historical events, personal experiences, and biblical knowledge to challenge your perception of reality.  
  Discover how a select few may wield power over the many, influencing culture, media, and even our understanding of existence. 
  - Uncover the Truth Behind the Legends: 
  Explore real life U.A.P stories from across the globe, delve into the enigmatic details of experiencers.    
  - Question the Status Quo: Engage with thought-provoking discussions on scientism, New Age spirituality, the U.A.P subject through a born-again Christian lense and the shifting paradigms that redefine humanity's place in the universe. 
  - Experience a Personal Odyssey: Gain insight from the author's own encounters with the unexplained, offering a unique and intimate perspective on these profound mysteries. 
  Published by VXD ART Books in 2024, this audiobook is more than a collection of enigmatic tales—it's an invitation to open your mind and look beyond the surface of everyday life.  
  Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, "Enigma Puzzles" promises to intrigue and inspire, leaving you pondering the hidden truths that lie just out of sight.

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  Ancient American Civilizations -...

  Kelly Mass

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  This is a combo in which you will find three different topics, namely: 
    
  Topic 1: The Mayans have lived in Central America for centuries, but many people are confused as to when and where, and what they did. In this guide, you’ll find answers to all your basic questions about the Maya people: 
    
  Their religion, human sacrifice, habits, wars, conflicts, culture, art, the roles of women in their society, merchants, science, the collapse of their empire, the attack of the Spanish conquistadores, and the main temple ruins that you can still visit as tourists today. 
    
    
  Topic 2: Many accounts of the Aztecs are about brutal, raw civilizations that were constantly at war in the jungle or were offering human lives to the sun god. And even though, there is truth in all of this, many interesting facts about the Aztec civilization (or lack thereof) have been forgotten or put in the background. 
    
  Today, you can learn more about the Aztecs and the issues they were confronted with. You will see that some parts of this society were indeed harsh and merciless, but that others were sophisticated, artistic, practical, and generous. The two seem to contradict each other, which is why it’s so intriguing to study them. 
    
    
  Topic 3: The Inca people were known for their gold and chocolate. Other aspects may have been revealed in movies, such as the human sacrifice, the ball games, the slavery, and the extensive road network they built. 
    
  The Incas were a controversial yet intricate people. They spread their empire all across Peru and some surrounding countries, they had their conflicts, their prisoners, their artwork, their family structure, and much more. 
   

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  Welcome to Capitol Hill - Fifty...

  Erik Schelzig, Joel Ebert

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  Although Tennessee has a rich history of political scandals dating back to the founding of the state, the last fifty years have been a confusing, confounding, and sometimes ludicrous period of ne'er-do-welling. Welcome to Capitol Hill is a guide to the state's modern history of corruption. From Governor Ray Blanton's pardon scandals to the FBI investigation that started with now lieutenant governor Randy McNally wearing a wire in the late 1980s to the sexual misconduct that plagues Tennessee politics, this book chronicles it all. 
   
   
   
  Veteran political reporters Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig draw from interviews, archival documents, and never-before-seen federal investigative files to provide listeners with a handy resource about the wrongdoings of our elected officials.

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  The Postmodern Predicament -...

  Bruce Ackerman

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  Human beings have taken one thing for granted since our earliest days: we are bodily creatures dealing with one another on a face-to-face basis. The internet has shattered this fundamental feature of human existence. We are suddenly living our lives in two worlds at once—shifting endlessly from virtual to physical reality as we reach out to others. 
   
   
   
  Worse yet, we are developing different personal identities in our two worlds. We say and do things in virtual reality that flatly contradict our face-to-face commitments to family, friends, and fellow-workers—and vice versa. The Postmodern Predicament explores these dilemmas at each phase of the life cycle, beginning at the moment a young child picks up a cell phone. 
   
   
   
  The existentialist tradition of the twentieth century provides a precious perspective on our postmodern dilemmas. Thinkers and doers like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre considered the fragmentation of modern life as a central source of contemporary anxieties. Like them, Ackerman views the challenges of the internet age as a political, no less than personal, problem—and proposes concrete reforms that that could mobilize broad-based support for democracy against demagogic assaults on its very foundations.

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  Willow's Story

  Louise Allen

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  A young girl’s life is shadowed by secrets and lies... 
   
  When Willow arrives in the Allen household, curious things begin to happen. 
   
   
  Who is the strange child dressed in outlandish clothes who refuses a mobile phone? What are the mysterious allegations that have been made about her? 
   
  Determined to find out Louise gets more than she bargained for, as she unravels the truth about Willow’s family background and uncovers some distressing 
  secrets.

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