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  Criminal Fraud and Election...

  Jeremy Horder

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  Deliberate mischaracterization of political opponents and their policies has always been a part of politics; however, lying, dishonesty, and distortion of the facts remain morally wrong and have the potential to obstruct important political interests. For example, a false or misleading claim publicized about an election candidate may lead someone to lose an election that they might otherwise have won. So, does—and should—the law seek to provide protection from the risk of this happening? 
   
   
   
  In attempting to answer this question, Jeremy Horder draws a key distinction between what is called "political viewpoint" fraud and "electoral participation" fraud. In the interests of protecting freedom of speech, false or misleading claims (disinformation) involving political viewpoint content should be tolerated, not only by the criminal law but also by the internet platforms which host political content. By contrast, in the interests of preserving the integrity of democratic electoral processes, disinformation involving electoral participation information should be prohibited by the criminal law and censored by internet platforms. This book explains how the criminal law in various jurisdictions frequently prohibits false or misleading political claims falling into both categories of disinformation, instead of concentrating on electoral participation fraud.

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  For a Dollar and a Dream - State...

  Jonathan D. Cohen

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  Every week, one in eight Americans place a bet on the dream of a life-changing lottery jackpot. Americans spend more on lottery tickets annually than on video streaming services, concert tickets, books, and movie tickets combined. 
   
   
   
  The story of lotteries in the United States may seem straightforward: tickets are bought predominately by poor people driven by the wishful belief that they will overcome infinitesimal odds and secure lives of luxury. The reality is more complicated. For a Dollar and a Dream shows how, in an era of stagnant upward mobility, millions of Americans turned to the lottery as their only chance at achieving the American Dream. Gamblers were not the only ones who bet on betting. As voters revolted against higher taxes in the late twentieth century, states saw legalized gambling 
  as a panacea, a way of generating revenue without cutting public services or raising taxes. Alongside stories of lottery winners and losers, Jonathan Cohen shows how gamblers have used prayer to help them win a jackpot, how states tried to pay for schools with scratch-off tickets, and how lottery advertising has targeted lower income and nonwhite communities. 
   
   
   
  For a Dollar and a Dream charts the untold history of the nation's lottery system, revealing how players and policymakers alike got hooked on hopes for a gambling windfall.

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  Learn Russian while you sleep -...

  1000-words.com

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  Learn Russian anytime, anywhere — while you sleep, drive, walk, study, or work out. 
  1000 Words is your calm and immersive way to master Russian through audio. 
  Each episode helps you expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and understand real Russian — without stress, screens, or interruptions. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll hear 1000 essential Russian verbs and adjectives, clearly spoken with English translations. 
  Perfect for beginners, travelers, and language lovers who want to absorb Russian naturally through repeated listening. 
  Listen in bed, at the gym, in the car, or during your daily routine — every minute helps you grow your Russian effortlessly. 
   Relax. Focus. Learn Russian anywhere. 
  For more content, games and exclusive video lessons, visit  ⁠1000-words.com⁠. 
  Also available as Android and iPhone App.

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  Alyosha the Pot - The Quiet...

  Leo Tolstoy, Tim Zengerink

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  Is a quiet life any less meaningful than a loud one? 
  In Alyosha the Pot, Leo Tolstoy presents the unforgettable story of a humble servant who lives—and dies—without complaint. Obedient to a fault and quietly kind, Alyosha serves others with quiet dignity, never questioning his place in the world. 
  This modern audio adaptation captures the emotional and spiritual core of the original tale, updating the language for today’s listener while honoring the quiet intensity that made the story timeless. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	A tender portrait of a selfless, obedient young man overlooked by the world 
  •	A deeply moving story about inner strength, silent faith, and moral simplicity 
  •	A powerful reminder that true worth isn’t always seen or celebrated 
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  This audiobook preserves the beauty of Tolstoy’s message while refining the storytelling for clarity, emotion, and modern accessibility. It’s a short listen that leaves a deep impression—perfect for quiet moments of reflection. 
  Experience one of Tolstoy’s most poignant short stories—told in a voice made for today.

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  Beyond Good and Evil

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
  
  
  In 1886, Friedrich Nietzsche released a "prelude to a philosophy of the future" that would shatter the foundations of Western ethics. Beyond Good and Evil is a fierce, poetic, and uncompromising attack on the "dogmatism" of traditional philosophers and the herd mentality of modern society. Nietzsche invites the reader to step out of the shadows of inherited values and into the sunlight of intellectual independence.
  
  
  The Will to Power: Moving beyond the simple binaries of "good" and "evil," Nietzsche introduces the Will to Power—the fundamental driving force of all living things to grow, dominate, and create. He argues that morality is not a universal truth but a tool used by different classes to assert their will. Through a series of 296 searing aphorisms, he challenges us to become "Free Spirits" capable of creating our own values in a world without absolute certainties.
  
  
  A Blueprint for the Individual: Nietzsche's prose is a "hammer" meant to test the resonance of existing idols. He critiques everything from the "prejudices of philosophers" to the rise of nationalism and democracy, which he views as a leveling of human potential. Beyond Good and Evil remains one of the most provocative works in history, essential for anyone brave enough to question the very fabric of their reality and the origin of their convictions.
  
  
  Challenge everything you believe. Purchase "Beyond Good and Evil" today and begin your journey toward the Overman.

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  Dorothy Dandridge: The Life and...

  Charles River Editors

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  “If I were white, I could capture the world.” – Dorothy Dandridge 
  	The bright summer sun shined blissfully on a secluded valley tucked into the romantic Costa del Sol in southern Spain. Water bubbled friskily over a rocky streambed as trees swayed in the gentle tropical breeze and dappled the banks in playful shadows. A closer look reveals a man and a woman entwined on the rocky shore in an intimate embrace. The man trembles with longing as he bends over the woman, his parted lips just inches from hers. She eagerly folds her arms around him, her fingertips passionately digging into the skin on his back as she draws him closer. 
  	Suddenly, a director’s voice rings out, “Cut!” 
  	The man was white. The woman was black, and in Hollywood in 1959, that was still taboo. 
  	The steamy scene was being shot for the film Malaga, and the actress in the scene, Dorothy Dandridge, had just shared Hollywood’s controversial first interracial kiss on screen a year earlier. Despite this distinction and other more notable accomplishments, many people today are not familiar with the groundbreaking actress, even as she was among the most charismatic and beautiful actresses of the era. Her alluring nightclub acts set pulses pounding across the globe, and she was Hollywood’s first black leading actress.  
  	Sadly, all of it came at a high price. Dorothy bore the scars of a tormented childhood, endured the fallout from multiple failed relationships, suffered professional and financial setbacks, and battled ongoing alcohol and prescription drug abuse. Throughout all that, racism was the most tenacious demon she had to fight, because Dorothy came of age in an era when society and the entertainment world largely held to demeaning racial stereotypes.

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