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We’re not just divided—we’re adrift. Strong Floor, No Ceiling presents a bold, radically moderate blueprint to reconnect our fractured country and restore belief in opportunity, fairness, and shared progress.
“Probably the most eye-opening and engrossing exposé to date of the bizarre ‘power games’ played by multinational corporations and tycoons.” —Publishers Weekly A classic of investigative reporting, Spooks is a treasure trove of who-shot-who research on the metastasis of the US intelligence community, whose practices and personnel have engulfed the larger society. Teeming with tales of wiremen, hitmen, and mobsters; crooked politicians and corrupt cops going about their business of regime-change, union-busting, wiretapping, money laundering, and industrial espionage, read about: • Richard Nixon’s “Mission Impossible” war on Aristotle Onassis • Not-so-deep-fake porno films starring the CIA’s enemies • The Robert Vesco heist, targeting billions in numbered Swiss accounts • Robert Maheu and the kidnapping of billionaire Howard Hughes • The murder-for-hire of a Columbia University professor • Bobby Kennedy’s archipelago of private intelligence agencies—Intertel and the “Five I’s” • “The Friendly Ghost” and Nixon’s secret account in the offshore Castle Bank & Trust “One of the best non-fiction books of the year, a monument of fourth-level research and fact-searching.” —Los Angeles Times“This book will curl your hair with its revelations and the names it names. A landmark book in its field of investigative reporting.” —John Barkham Reviews “Hougan is a superb storyteller and the pages teem with unforgettable characters. Admirable.” —The Washington Post “Hougan is exhilarating on the mystique of spooks.” —The New York Review of BookVer livro
England have been in four Rugby World Cup finals and only won one of them. In 2003, this team was the one that did it. And this is their story.The image of Jonny Wilkinson's last-minute winning drop goal is etched deep into the nation's consciousness - everyone knows where they were during that iconic moment on the 22nd November 2003. Twenty years on, with their achievement still unmatched, the affection and respect this band of brothers command is as great as ever. There is still no modern player as beloved as Jonny Wilkinson, no captain as celebrated and respected as Martin Johnson, and no coach as revered as Sir Clive Woodward. And there is no one with the aura and drive of Lawrence Dallaglio.In The Boys of Winter, Dallaglio and writer Owen Slot tell the inside story of England's triumphant 2003 Rugby World Cup through interviews with those involved, revealing how the team planned it and executed it; the iconic memories as well as the unseen moment.But what has become of those heroes of our youth? This book also tells the story of how the tournament has shaped the lives of those involved, for better or worse. For many it was the pinnacle, for some a missed opportunity and for others a curse from which they never recovered.- Reveals how the team planned and executed the 2003 Rugby World Cup win- Takes you inside the dressing room and onto the pitch for this historic moment- Uncovers for the first time the impact of the achievement on the players- Explores why this success has never been repeatedThis is the definitive account of a legendary sporting moment and an examination of the costs of our dreams.The audiobook features exclusive content with Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot.Ver livro
Dealing with narcissistic people or even codependent relationships? Are you or your relatives suffering from personality disorders? Are you looking for a way to curb these psychological diseases and unhealthy codependencies? Or are you looking for psychological comfort? Then keep reading... Every day, we're faced with psychological problems and harmful people. They'll always be there, but we must find a way through these afflictions. So, how can we best deal with them? And how do we come to the end of this loop of psychological sufferings or toxic relationships?In this guide, you'll learn: • The meaning of personality disorders, with clear examples • Understanding narcissistic personality disorders (NPD): Signs, healing, and recovery • What borderline personality disorder (BPD) is and what it entails • How to spot and avoid toxic people (manipulators, gaslighters, and exes), codependency, and Narcissism • Protect Yourself from gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and deception (including dark psychology) • Increasing cognition and pain management with Stoicism • Several methods of therapy: Examples, strategies, and the role of therapists • To understand Buddhism and self-compassion • A powerful meditation technique with 7 best positive effectsReady to take control of your mental well-being? Even if you think there is no solution, this guide will take you step by step from understanding to prevention, healing, and techniques to manage your psychological challenges.Get your copy now to address and deal with all your psychological worries and tensions!Ver livro
If you've ever felt like building close, trusting relationships is like navigating a minefield, then keep reading... Are you tired of the confusion and pain that comes from not understanding why relationships are so hard for you? Do you wish for a guide that doesn't just talk at you but walks with you through your journey of healing and connection? Are you ready to transform your struggles into strengths, but unsure where to start? If you found yourself nodding along to these questions, you've found your beacon in the dark. This workbook is your guide through the journey of healing past wounds and building stable, fulfilling relationships. Inside, you'll discover:Understanding Your Struggles: Gain insight into the root causes of disorganized attachment and its impact on your ability to form close relationships.Healing From the Past: Learn strategies to address and mend the emotional wounds that hinder your current relationships.Building Trust: Explore how to lay a foundation of trust, essential for deep and lasting connections.Improving Communication: Master effective communication techniques that enhance understanding and closeness with others.Self-Care and Growth: Start a journey of self-care and personal growth, crucial for internal healing and external relationships.Forming Healthy Relationships: Get practical advice on developing and maintaining healthy relationships that enrich your life. Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button and begin your journey towards healing and meaningful relationships today.Ver livro
Learn from four remarkable professors in a set of One Day University presentations on the great American Presidents. The framers of the Constitution were in uncharted territory when they created the office of the presidency. No one at that time had a clear vision of what the president of a national republic would do, and only the vaguest notion existed when George Washington took the oath in 1789. For nearly 250 years, our elected Presidents have played a role in shaping what the office has become. Thomas Jefferson described the presidency as a “splendid misery,” John Quincy Adams felt it was “harassing,” and Warren Harding said simply “It’s hell!" And yet somehow some of our most notable Presidents left office with remarkable accomplishments.Ver livro
"An unflinching memoir of a spy during a tumultuous time and unsavory alliances. Dobson recounts her recruitment, training, and espionage with rare self-awareness." —Henry R. Schlesinger, author of Honey Trapped From the snowy Soviet shooting range to the heat and dust of Africa, nothing is what it seems. And neither is Sue Dobson. The image of South Africa in the 1980's as the golden paradise on the tip of the African continent conceals a brutal, racist Apartheid regime. Those who oppose it risk their lives. Beauty and brutality go hand in hand. Sue Dobson, a young white South African woman lives a 'legend'—a life where she pretends to conform, moving easily through the echelons of the racist government in her work as a journalist, whilst concealing her espionage and military training in the Soviet Union, and her intelligence work for the banned African National Congress. Matters come to a head when sinister forces try to derail the Namibian independence process and Sue's cover is blown during a difficult honey trap operation, bringing the Cold War to Africa, and leading to her desperate flight across Southern Africa with the Apartheid security police snapping at her heels.Ver livro
