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  Residual Governance - How South...

  Gabrielle Hecht

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  In Residual Governance, Gabrielle Hecht dives into the wastes of gold and uranium mining in South Africa to explore how communities, experts, and artists fight for infrastructural and environmental justice. Hecht outlines how mining in South Africa is a prime example of what she theorizes as residual governance—the governance of waste and discard, governance that is purposefully inefficient, and governance that treats people and places as waste and wastelands. She centers the voices of people who resist residual governance and the harms of toxic mining waste to highlight how mining's centrality to South African history reveals the links between race, capitalism, the state, and the environment. In this way, Hecht shows how the history of mining in South Africa and the resistance to residual governance and environmental degradation is a planetary story: the underlying logic of residual governance lies at the heart of contemporary global racial capitalism and is a major accelerant of the Anthropocene.

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  Dark Psychology - The Art of...

  Wesley Felt

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  Influence, at its core, means having the power to affect people or situations. Subconsciously, we are constantly influenced and are influencing others through countless factors that impact our decisions. Even something as mundane as choosing toothpaste involves a myriad of external influences. Influence is a universal phenomenon, not confined by species or origin. Although the factors that contribute to influence might seem endless, social scientists have identified fewer than ten key aspects. This book will explore how to effectively influence others to achieve your desired outcomes. 
  Influence is a part of everyday interactions, whether you're a stockbroker, salesperson, manager, employee, boss, or even a housemaid. We influence others to gain various benefits: we might perform well at work to earn a day off, show affection to receive love in return, or charm a salesperson to get a discount. We influence and are influenced in every interaction. So, how can we get people to do what we truly want them to do? Let's explore this. 
    
  Regardless of whether you're trying to influence a customer, a supervisor, a coworker, or a family member, the underlying process remains consistent, and certain conditions are necessary for achieving significant success. But first, consider why you want to influence others and whether your motives are grounded in respect, integrity, compassion, or noble intentions.

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  Japan and World War II: The...

  Anônimo

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  All Americans are familiar with the “day that will live in infamy.” At 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor, the advanced base of the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet, was ablaze. It had been smashed by aircraft launched by the carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. All eight battleships had been sunk or badly damaged, 350 aircraft had been knocked out, and over 2,000 Americans lay dead. Indelible images of the USS Arizona exploding and the USS Oklahoma capsizing and floating upside down have been ingrained in the American conscience ever since. In less than an hour and a half the Japanese had almost wiped out America’s entire naval presence in the Pacific. 
  Despite fighting in North Africa and the Atlantic, the United States still had the resources and manpower to fight the Japanese in the Pacific. Though the Japanese had crippled the American fleet at Pearl Harbor, its distance from Japan made an invasion of Pearl Harbor impossible, and Japan had not severely damaged important infrastructure. Thus, the United States was able to quickly rebuild a fleet, still stationed at Pearl Harbor right in the heart of the Pacific. This forward location allowed the United States to immediately push deeply into the Pacific theater. 
  In fact, the turning point in the Pacific theater took place in 1942 near Midway Island. The Japanese had moved a sizable fleet intending to occupy Midway Island and draw the American navy near. Instead, American aircraft flying from three aircraft carriers that had been away from Pearl Harbor in December 1941 got a bearing on the Japanese fleet and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently crippling Japan’s navy. The Battle of Midway was one of the first naval battles in history where the enemy fleets never saw or came into contact with each other.

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  A Rare Recording of James Joyce...

  James Joyce

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  In this rare 1924 recording, James Joyce reads from the Aeolus episode of his masterpiece, Ulysses. The recording was arranged and financed by the author’s friend and publisher Sylvia Beach, who brought him by taxi to the HMV (His Master’s Voice) gramophone studio in the Paris suburb of Billancourt. The first session didn’t go well. Joyce was nervous and suffering from his recurring eye troubles. He and Beach returned another day to finish the recording. In her memoir, Shakespeare & Company, Beach writes: "Joyce had chosen the speech in the Aeolus episode, the only passage that could be lifted out of Ulysses, he said, and the only one that was “declamatory” and therefore suitable for recital. He had made up his mind, he told me, that this would be his only reading from Ulysses.I have an idea that it was not for declamatory reasons alone that he chose this passage from Aeolus. I believe that it expressed something he wanted said and preserved in his own voice. As it rings out–"he lifted his voice above it boldly"–it is more, one feels, than mere oratory. The passage parallels the episode in Homer’s Odyssey featuring Aeolus, god of the winds. As a pun, Joyce sets it in a newspaper office where his hero Leopold Bloom stops by to place an ad, only to be stymied by the blustery noise of the printing presses and of the various "windbags" in the office. One character tries to entertain a couple of his friends with a mocking recital of a politician’s speech printed in the day’s newspaper.

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  The Emerald Tablet - Unlocking...

  Hermes Trimegistus, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could unlock the mysteries of the universe, transform your inner self, and gain wisdom that transcends time? 
  The Emerald Tablet: Unlocking the Secrets of the Cosmos and Spiritual Transformation is a modern translation of one of history’s most enigmatic texts. Attributed to the legendary Hermes Trismegistus, The Emerald Tablet is a cornerstone of Hermetic philosophy, offering profound insights into the laws of the universe and the path to spiritual awakening. 
  Often regarded as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds, The Emerald Tablet explores alchemical principles, cosmic truths, and the eternal connection between all things. Its teachings invite readers to reflect on their place in the cosmos, embrace their inner potential, and transform their lives through self-discovery and understanding. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The Universal Principles of Creation – Learn the Hermetic secrets behind the phrase “as above, so below” and their relevance to your life. 
  - The Path to Transformation – Understand how to achieve spiritual and personal growth through self-awareness and inner harmony. 
  - Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living – Discover how ancient alchemical teachings can guide you in navigating today’s challenges. 
  - Unlock the Power of the Cosmos – Explore the interconnectedness of the universe and uncover your own divine potential. 
  Imagine understanding the profound truths that connect you to the cosmos and the divine, transforming your perspective and empowering your journey of self-discovery. The Emerald Tablet has inspired seekers for millennia—now, it’s your turn to unlock its secrets. 
  Begin your journey toward cosmic understanding and spiritual transformation today. Get your copy now and discover the timeless wisdom of The Emerald Tablet.

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  Dukhde Bapu De

  Tarlok Singh Hundal

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  This is the fourth book written by immigrant writer S. Tarlok Singh Hundal. The book includes stories and essays that reflect on the issues faced by Punjabis in relation to the cultures of both Punjab and Canada. Additionally, it features bold commentaries on religious malpractices that have crept into the Sikh community, encouraging readers to introspect and critically analyze these issues.

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