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  Crime and Punishment

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  One desperate act. One guilty conscience. One mind slowly unraveling under the weight of its own secret.
  Raskolnikov, a brilliant but impoverished student, convinces himself that extraordinary people are allowed extraordinary crimes. But after he takes an axe into a pawnbroker's room, the real battle begins—not with the law, but with his own tortured soul. As suspicion closes in and compassion challenges his cold theories, Raskolnikov is forced to confront the darkness within himself.
  
  Praised as "one of the most powerful psychological novels ever written," Dostoevsky's masterpiece dives into morality, madness, justice, and the possibility of redemption. Its intensity, unforgettable characters, and philosophical depth continue to grip readers worldwide.
  
  If you crave suspense, emotional conflict, and a haunting exploration of the human mind, this classic will leave you breathless.
  
  Open the book—and step into a crime that changes everything.

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  The Bible of Influence and Power...

  Halbert Ward

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  The Psychology on How to Command Respect and Influence 
  Looking for ways how you can improve your social skills, grab that big yes to start that business or project you've always wanted?  
    
  Curious about how you can convince people to go in the direction you want the ethical way?  
  Aristotle.....Lionel Messi.....Beyonce...Barack Obama...Albert Einstein... what do they have in common?  
  People are social creatures. From birth up until the last breath we need people to help us to live comfortably, especially in this modern world we are living in. From asking your friends to join you somewhere, winning that declamation contest, and making your boss say yes to your dream project, influence is involved. The question is, can you execute this correctly to make sure winning is always on your side?  
  I've got you covered.  In my new book, "The Bible of Influence and Power"  I will tell you everything you need to know. I will divulge the secrets behind influence. From what it's about, its different types, and how to apply it without sounding like you are trying to deceive people. Be careful now, there is a thin line between persuasion and manipulation so you need to read it with complete focus. 
  With the application of my expertise and everyday practice plus tips I gathered from other professionals, soon you will be on your way to getting those yeses you're been dreaming of. Who knows, maybe one day people will be making books about you, asking for your autograph, and your name will be known all across the globe along with those big names! What are you waiting for? Let's get things going!  
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  Titan of Tehran - From Jewish...

  Shahrzad Elghanayan

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  The titan is Habib Elghanian—a self-made industrialist and the foremost Jew of his time in Iran, whom the Islamic theocracy targeted as the first civilian executed during the 1979 revolution. With Iran continuing to generate front-page news, his previously untold story is painfully relevant, shedding light on that country's persistent economic, political and social problems. 
   
   
   
  The odyssey of Elghanian's life and death is told by his granddaughter in an understated style that nonetheless makes clear her powerful stake and personal place in the unfolding drama. Exploring universal themes of loss and longing, belonging and identity, she reconstructs and chronicles his ascent from Tehran's Jewish quarter—"the edge of the pit"—to his business success that was instrumental in modernizing the country to fatefully facing a firing squad. 
   
   
   
  Titan of Tehran serves as a monument to a man who might have disappeared in the mists of history, even though his execution was reported worldwide on newspaper front pages and in broadcast news reports. In his homeland, Elghanian was misrepresented, mistreated, maligned, and murdered—but now won't be forgotten. He is a riveting character whom listeners will keep in their hearts—a titan, yes, but deeply, sadly, delightfully human, too.

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  Harriet Tubman - The American...

  Kelly Mass

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  Harriet Tubman (March 10, 1822-- March tenth, 1913) was an abolitionist and political activist in the United States. Tubman, who was born into slavery, got away and went on to free around 70 enslaved people, which includes family members and good friends, through the Underground Rail Road, a network of antislavery activists and safe houses. She worked for the Union Army as an armed scout and spy throughout the American Civil War. Tubman was an activist in the women's suffrage movement in her last years. 
  Tubman was chained as a kid in Dorchester County, Maryland, and was maltreated and whipped by her different masters. She got a horrible head injury as a kid when an angered overseer tossed a very big metal weight at another shackled individual, but it struck her instead. Lightheadedness, pain, and hypersomnia were all signs of the damage, which she experienced for the remainder of her life. 
  Tubman started having odd visions and extreme bad nightmares after her injuries, which she credited to divine forewarnings. She ended up being earnestly spiritual because of these experiences, which she coupled with her Methodist childhood. 
  Slavery in those days was a serious issue. Harriet Tubman’s tragic but heroic story, in this historical context, is definitely worth studying.

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  War of the Keys The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory, the emperor was the highest prince in Christendom, and his dominion extended the length and breadth of Western Europe. The empire had been created by the papacy when Pope Leo III famously crowned the supposedly unwitting Charlemagne in Saint Peter’s Basilica, intending to recreate the Western Roman Empire. In truth, the imperial power did not extend beyond central Europe, which by the beginning of the 16th century included Germany, northern Italy, and the Netherlands. Even in these lands, however, the emperor struggled to command obedience. His dominion over northern Italy was theoretical only, the cities of the Netherlands were deeply conscious of their ancient rights and privileges, and Germany had long ceased to be compliant. The latter had become a collection of principalities, dukedoms and bishoprics which vied with each other and pursued their own agendas. They were, however, united in only one sense: denying the emperor power and resisting attempts to centralize the government. 
  The clergy occupied a privileged place in medieval society. Europe had inherited Christianity from the Roman Empire, and the concept of a united Christendom and empire were practically synonymous. Indeed, there was no real consciousness of the Roman Empire ever having ended. After the Western Roman Empire collapsed in the late 5th century, the Germanic rulers of Western Europe continued to recognize the Eastern Emperor in Constantinople until Charlemagne, and after the dissolution of the Frankish Empire, the imperial seat was transferred to Otto I, King of East Francia in modern Germany. 
  By the late 10th century, however, the emperor’s reach was rarely felt beyond Germany and northern Italy, and the question of who was supposed to be the imperial head was unresolved.

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  The Sociology of Deviance -...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Deviance is not an inherent quality of an action or behavior but rather a label assigned by society based on cultural norms, values, and historical context. What is considered deviant in one society may be perfectly acceptable in another, highlighting the socially constructed nature of rule-breaking. This means that deviance is not a fixed concept but a fluid one, constantly evolving as societies change over time. 
  Norms, or the unwritten rules that govern behavior, play a central role in determining what is labeled as deviant. These norms vary across cultures, social groups, and historical periods, meaning that what is seen as unacceptable in one setting may be tolerated or even encouraged in another. For example, attitudes toward tattoos, same-sex relationships, and gender roles have shifted dramatically over time, illustrating how deviance is shaped by broader social forces rather than existing as an objective reality. 
  One of the key aspects of the social construction of deviance is the process of labeling. According to labeling theory, deviance is not just about breaking rules but also about how society reacts to those who violate norms. When a person is labeled as deviant, they may experience stigma, discrimination, or exclusion, reinforcing their deviant identity. This can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where individuals internalize their label and continue engaging in deviant behavior. For instance, a teenager who is repeatedly told they are a troublemaker may begin to see themselves that way and act accordingly.

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