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  How to Steal a City - The Battle...

  Crispian Olver

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  How to Steal a City is the gripping insider account of this intervention, which lays bare how Nelson Mandela Bay metro was bled dry by criminal syndicates, and how factional politics within the ruling party abetted that corruption.  
  As a former senior state official and local government ‘fixer’, Crispian Olver was no stranger to dodgy politicians and broken organisations. Yet what he found in Nelson Mandela Bay went far beyond rigged contracts, blatant conflicts of interest and garden-variety kickbacks. The city’s administration had evolved into a sophisticated web of front companies, criminal syndicates and compromised local politicians and officials. The metro was effectively controlled by a criminal network closely allied to a dominant local ANC faction. What Olver found was complete state capture – a microcosm of what has taken place in national government. 
  Olver and his team initiated a clean-up of the administration, clearing out corrupt officials and rebuilding public trust. Then came the ANC’s doomed campaign for the August 2016 local government elections. Having lost its way in factional battles and corruption, the divided party went down to a humiliating defeat in its traditional heartland.  
  Olver paid a high price for his work in Nelson Mandela Bay. Intense political pressure and even threats to his personal safety took a toll on his mental and physical health. When his political support was withdrawn, he had to flee the city as the forces stacked against him took their revenge. This is his story.

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  Manifesting Justice - Wrongly...

  Valena Beety, Koa Beck

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  When Valena Beety first became a federal prosecutor, her goal was to protect victims, especially women, from cycles of violence. What she discovered was that not only did prosecutions often fail to help victims, they frequently relied on false information, forensic fraud, and police and prosecutor misconduct. 
   
   
    
  Seeking change, Beety began working in the Innocence Movement, helping to free factually innocent people through DNA testing and criminal justice reform. Manifesting Justice focuses on the shocking story of Beety's client Leigh Stubbs—a young, queer woman in Mississippi, convicted of a horrific crime she did not commit because of her sexual orientation. Beety weaves Stubbs's harrowing narrative through the broader story of a broken criminal justice system. 
   
   
    
  Drawing on interviews with both innocence advocates and wrongfully convicted women, along with Beety's own experiences as an expert litigator and a queer woman, Manifesting Justice provides a unique outsider/insider perspective. Beety expands our notion of justice to include not just people who are factually innocent, but those who are over-charged, pressured into bad plea deals, and over-sentenced. The result is a riveting and timely book that will transform our very ideas of crime and punishment, what innocence is, and who should be free.

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  Secret Manipulation Techniques -...

  Leo Sanders

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  Do you want to learn to defend yourself against Mental Manipulation or do you want to learn easy how to use Dark Psychology to get what you want from people without them even knowing it? 
  Would you like to become a master of psychological manipulation and use those skills to improve your life? 
  Do you wish to develop skills to read a person and know what that person is thinking? 
  Are you searching for scientifically proven ways to supercharge your persuasion skills, spot harmful people, and gain a profound understanding of how your brain works? 
  If your answer is yes, then this collection is for you… 
  Dark psychology is the art and science of manipulation and mind control, and through its studies, you will learn to control how other people think as well as how to control their actions and interactions. It may seem like a difficult feat at first, but you will achieve all of that, and much more! 
  Reading this book you’ll learn the most powerful principles in the world of Dark Psychology. Not sure if you'll be able to use them in practice? Don’t worry! Each chapter explains an aspect of Dark Psychology in a way that is easily accessible and readily understandable for all. 
  Here is just a small selection of what you will find in this audiobook: 
  - Techniques to Control and Influence Minds 
  - Control Your Mind Thoughts 
  - Master Your Emotions 
  - Simple Methods to Avoid Brainwashing 
  - How to Become an Effective Communicator 
  - Dark Psychological Tricks 
  - Gain Control of Your MindAre you ready to delve into the secrets of our minds? Then scroll up and grab your copy now. The world of dark psychology is waiting…

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  Sex Life Tips - 4 books in 1 -...

  Donna Prince

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  Do you want to master the Art of Seduction ?Do you want Over 100 different Dirty Talks to intrigue your partner, foreplay, during sex and post-sex?Do you want to spice up your sex life with Sex Games for Couples?You or your partner are fascinated by BDSM, but don't know how and where to start? 
  This is the ultimate guide to boost your Sex Life, with 4 manuscripts in 1 book:Art of SeductionDirty Talk LanguageSex Games for CouplesGuide to BDSM 
  In this book you will learn Sex Life Tips, starting from the Art of Seduction to find or seduce your partner, then, the Dirty Talk Language before, during and after the sex and text dirty talking. Then many Sex Games for Couples and a Guide to BDSM for Doms and Submissives with also examples of Role-Play...all suitable for both beginners and experts. 
  After reading this book you and your partner will have made your sex and love life richer, funnier and more exciting than ever.Scroll up and get your copy by clicking the “Buy Now with 1-Click” button! 

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  The Alamo - The Fight for Texas

  Nova Ashford

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  The Battle of the Alamo, fought in 1836, is one of the most iconic events in American history. Situated in the heart of modern-day Texas, the Alamo has come to symbolize sacrifice, courage, and defiance. To understand the significance of the battle, it is essential to first explore the events that led to this dramatic confrontation. The road to the Alamo was shaped by a series of political, social, and military tensions that spanned several years. 
  The conflict between Mexico and the growing population of Anglo settlers in Texas began with the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), which freed Mexico from Spanish rule. However, the new Mexican government struggled to control its vast northern territories, including Texas. In the early 1820s, Mexico encouraged settlement in Texas to help secure the region and promote economic development. Anglo settlers, many from the United States, flocked to Texas, hoping for fertile land and opportunities for growth. Over time, these settlers outnumbered the native Mexican population, and cultural tensions began to rise. 
  In 1829, Mexico, under President Vicente Guerrero, passed laws to curb slavery, which greatly alarmed many of the settlers who depended on slave labor. By the mid-1830s, tensions had escalated, as settlers pushed for greater autonomy from the central government in Mexico City, which they felt was increasingly distant and unresponsive to their needs. Meanwhile, Mexico’s leadership was determined to maintain control over Texas and prevent it from slipping into rebellion.

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  Summary: Peril by Bob Woodward...

  Scott Campbell

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  First-hand witnesses quickly shape  Peril to become a classic Washington study. Readers find themselves ushered into Trump’s White House, Biden’s White House, the workings of the 2020 presidential campaign, the Pentagon, and Congress. 
  The intrigue bubbles up from previously unpublished narratives about covert missions, transcripts of private talks, diaries, emails, meeting minutes, and other personal and public materials. 
  As he navigates through a bitter and inactivating partisan divide, it’s also the first look at Biden’s presidency as he confronts the most difficult challenges of his life. The one-two punch: the ongoing deadly pandemic and millions of Americans suffering from soul-crushing economic hardship, 
  The danger is heightened by previously unpublished information from covert missions, transcripts of private talks, diaries, emails, meeting minutes, and other personal and public materials that convey a previously unpublished narrative. As well, it’s the first look at Biden’s presidency as he confronts the most difficult challenges of his life: the lingering deadly pandemic and millions of Americans suffering from soul-crushing economic hardship, all while navigating through a bitter and debilitating partisan divide, an increasingly dangerous world plagued by threats and the looming, dark shadow of the two previous presidents. “We have so much to do in this winter of danger,” President Biden remarked on the eve of his inauguration, which was marred by a worrisome security scare and the prospect of domestic terrorism. “We have so much to accomplish in this winter of peril,” he said. Peril is a fascinating tale about the end of one administration and the beginning of another. Bob Woodward’s trilogy about the Trump presidency began with Fear, continued with Rage, and treks further with Peril.

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