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  Money Parties and Democracy -...

  Zim Nwokora, matteo Bonotti

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  Democratic politics is expensive. In US presidential elections, for instance, total spending now exceeds $6.5 billion. In the US, election campaigns are largely funded by private donations from individuals and corporate entities, whereas in Germany, the state is the main funder of electoral politics through subventions to parties. In some other countries, parties have been able to raise most of what they need internally by charging membership dues or, more exceptionally, by relying on a wealthy patron. However, there have been numerous scandals and controversies involving political finance, which pose a serious challenge to fundamental democratic principles.Matteo Bonotti and Zim Nwokora analyze the nature of these democratic risks and how they differ across various models of political finance. They argue that political finance rules ought to counterbalance the weaknesses of the party system they are being used alongside. To do so, political finance rules and party systems should be assessed together, in terms of three distinctive normative dimensions—collegiality, systemic voice, and systemic accountability—which capture what parties, at their best, can contribute to democratic politics. Money, Parties, and Democracy sets out a framework for evaluating political finance systems so that they can be designed or reformed to better support good governance.

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  Espionage - A Concise History

  Kristie Macrakis

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  A concise introduction to the history and methods of espionage, illustrated by spy stories from antiquity to today's high-tech world. 
   
   
   
  Espionage is one of the most secret of human activities. It is also, as the popularity of spy stories suggests, one of the most intriguing. This book pulls the veil back on the real world of espionage, revealing how spying actually works. In a refreshingly clear, concise manner, Kristie Macrakis guides listeners through the shadowy world of espionage, from the language and practice of spycraft to its role in international politics, its bureaucratic underpinnings, and its transformation in light of modern technology. Espionage is a mirror of society and human foibles with the added cloak of secrecy and deception. Accordingly, Espionage traces spying all the way back to antiquity, while also moving beyond traditional accounts of military and diplomatic intelligence to shine a light on industrial espionage and the new techno-spy. As thorough—and thoroughly enjoyable—as it is compact, the book is an ideal introduction to the history and anatomy of espionage.

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  Learn Portuguese With Music

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Can learning Portuguese be as simple as listening to music? 
   
  
   
  And as easy as remembering song lyrics?
   
  
   
  Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Portuguese, you’d easily learn Portuguese words and phrases the same way! 
   
  
   
  So, yes, learning Portuguese is as easy as listening to music… with the Learn Portuguese With Music Audiobook.
   
  
   
  Just press play, and you’ll hear Portuguese words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And… follow along!
   
  
   
  You’ll learn 180+ most common Portuguese words and phrases… while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.
   
  
   
  Learn Portuguese With Music is the easiest way to start learning Portuguese.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.
   
  
   
  What will you learn?
   
  180+ Words & Phrases Including...
   
  • Basic Greetings
   
  • Numbers
   
  • Common Questions and Answers
   
  • Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing
   
  • Common Hobbies
   
  • And much more
   
  
   
  Learn Portuguese With Music includes...
   
  • 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long)
   
  • Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson
   
  • 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total
   
  • Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  As We Remember: A History of...

  Najmah Thomas

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  This book documents the remarkable story of a Woman's Relief Corps (WRC) chapter in Beaufort, South Carolina. The WRC is a national organization established as an official auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in 1883. A Woman's Relief Corps post has existed in the city of Beaufort, South Carolina, in various forms since 1892 when GAR Post David Hunter No. 9 was established in the city, with statesman Robert Smalls selected as Post Commander in 1894. 
  While much of the record of the early Beaufort WRC was passed on through the esteemed oral history tradition, in 2019 members commissioned a study with the purpose of ensuring their story would be documented in print form and told for many generations to come. That story intentionally centers African American women as lead agents of change and co-creators of the patriotic spirit, an important theme given the fact that historically the national WRC was primarily White-led, and in southern localities like Beaufort, completely segregated. 
  Beyond the Corps' main purpose of documenting their lived experiences as WRC members, this story is compelling in the larger context as the nation contends with changing notions of its national identity and definitions of patriotism.

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  Salton Sea The: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the list of popular American geological oddities and attractions, one sizeable phenomenon remains surprisingly unfamiliar to the average citizen. This may be due in part to its remote desert location, but perception of the Salton Sea in southern California is also laden with environmental concerns and is in a constant state of flux. The extensive body of inland saltwater hides a glorious commercial past and has served as an important wildlife preserve but approaches a seemingly inevitable crisis in the coming decade. 
  	The Salton Sea in not directly “on the way” to anything substantial or iconic, and is situated one hour’s drive from Palm Springs, 30 miles to the south of Indio, California on Highway 111. Its distance from Los Angeles and San Diego is approximately three hours driving time. The most recognizable natural phenomenon of Imperial and Riverside counties, it is surrounded by a rural area comprised of predominantly migrant farm workers and located in the southern Colorado desert area known as the Salton Trough, or Salton Sink. 
  	Despite being a natural occurrence filling and emptying intermittingly throughout history, the current presence of this large inland sea surrounded by sand was created accidentally in the early 20th century. First formed around 700 CE, the original and much larger version of the great inland lake was called Lake Cahuilla, connected to the Sea of Cortez. By the time the first Europeans arrived in the 16th century, the basin was completely dry as Don Juan Bautista led the first party across the basin’s expanse.  
  	The “accidental” creation of the lake’s modern version was a product of the rising Colorado that destroyed a crucial section of the canal system designed to help farmers. Millions of gallons of water were forced into the lowland area. Beyond the one breach, the entire volume of the river flowed into the Salton lowlands for nearly two years before engineers finally stopped it.

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  Positive Affirmations for Black...

  Zahra Jackson

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  Empower Their Dreams 
  An inspiring collection of affirmations specifically crafted to nurture the self-esteem and ambition of young Black children. Young listeners will discover positive affirmations and motivational messages that celebrate their unique identities, dreams, and potential. 
  This is a reminder that Black kids can achieve anything they set their minds to. From embracing their heritage and culture to fostering resilience and confidence, "Positive Affirmations for Black Kids" provides an uplifting and inclusive resource for kids and parents alike, and will:Inspire confidence and self-esteem.Nurture ambition and self-worth.Allow children to embrace their heritage and culture.Feel comfortable in their own skin.Help them create the future you know they deserve.

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