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  Balimbing Politician The: No...

  A.A. Castor

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  In a political arena driven by patronage and pragmatism, The Balimbing Politician: No Honesty, No Loyalty, Only Self‑Interest unveils the unspoken tactics that keep traditional "trapo" figures atop Philippine power structures. Drawing on real‑world case studies and Machiavellian theory, this book guides you through every maneuver—from orchestrating strategic defections to deploying symbolic pageantry—to consolidate influence without ever owning up to principles. 
  Discover how to:Design Patronage Machines that bind constituents with appointments, contracts, and perksMaster Media Narratives through controlled leaks, rapid‑response teams, and social‑media micro‑targetingExploit Crises by turning typhoons, scandals, and economic shocks into political capitalBalance Public Posturing with Private Deals to court foreign investment under a banner of nationalism 
  Each chapter offers step‑by‑step frameworks—mapping factional terrain, negotiating alliance terms, institutionalizing loyalty, and crafting a lasting legacy. You'll learn to wield legal and bureaucratic levers to sideline critics, harness utang na loob for enduring support, and manage succession to protect your reign beyond a single term. 
  Whether you're a grassroots organizer, an aspiring local official, or simply curious about the mechanics of power, The Balimbing Politician equips you with the strategies to navigate—and master—the complex currents of Philippine politics. This is your inside look at how self‑interest shapes leadership, and how you can apply these lessons to secure influence, forge alliances, and leave an indelible mark on the nation's political landscape.

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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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  Ethics in the Gray:...

  Henry J. Howes

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  The title, "Ethics in the Gray: Understanding Morality in a Complex World," reflects an exploration of the nuanced and multifaceted nature of ethics and morality. In a world where choices are seldom black or white, this concept delves into the challenging terrain of moral dilemmas, subjective values, and situational ethics. It aims to examine how individuals and societies navigate gray areas, where competing values and principles create complex decisions. 
  This topic emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse perspectives, recognizing biases, and fostering thoughtful, empathetic dialogue to make ethical decisions in uncertain or ambiguous scenarios. It is an invitation to engage with the deeper questions of right and wrong in a world shaped by cultural, social, and personal complexities.

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  In the Lion's Den - Israel and...

  Danny Danon, Nikki Haley

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  In the Lion's Den is a book about the life events that encouraged Danny Danon to pursue his chosen career path and take his distinct and direct approach during his time as Knesset Member and later on in his political career. It is a book that tells the story of his journey to the United Nations and the key events that occurred during the five years he served as Israel's 17th Permanent Representative to the UN. 
   
   
   
  In the Lion's Den draws on the unique perspective of a man who has spent his entire career in his nation's public service. Danon shares his experiences on the front lines of Israel's global presence—the successes as well as the disappointments. Danon makes a compelling case for an Israel that must be proud of its identity and faith; forge relationships with diverse peoples; make autonomous domestic decisions; and determine its own foreign policy. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Danon lays out a roadmap for Israel’s future on the regional and global stage and outlines the path Israel must follow in order to continue to make a positive contribution to global prosperity and peace and ensure its safety in a fraught region. As the Jewish state enters the next phase of its existence, Danon's inspiring vision will help Israel fulfill the noble vision of its founders.

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  The Reading Life - The Joy of...

  Anônimo

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  The revered teacher and bestselling author reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this delightful collection drawn from his wide body of writings. 
  More than fifty years after his death, revered intellectual and teacher C. S. Lewis continues to speak to readers, thanks not only to his intellectual insights on Christianity but also his wondrous creative works and deep reflections on the literature that influenced his life. Beloved for his instructive novels including The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and The Chronicles of Narnia as well as his philosophical books that explored theology and Christian life, Lewis was a life-long writer and book lover. 
  Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, The Reading Life provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis’ reflections on science fiction, why children’s literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one. 
  A window into the thoughts of one of the greatest public intellectuals of our time, this collection reveals not only why Lewis loved the written word, but what it means to learn through literature from one of our wisest and most enduring teachers.

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  Conduct of Life volume 1

  R. Moses Almosnino, Walter...

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  The major work of Rabbi Moses Almosnino (1515-1580), “Conduct of Life,” remains to this day an essential reference in classical Judeo-Spanish literature, now finally available in English in its first translation. First published in Ladino in 1564 as, Sefer Hanhagat ha-hayimIn 1729 as “Reghimiento de la vyida”, this three-volume edition is part of the prestigious collection Veritas è terra orietur. The introduction by Jean-Pierre Rothschild, Director of Research at CNRS and Director of Studies at EPHE, specializing in medieval philosophy, enlightens the reader on the foundations and stakes of the work. The first volume aims to provide practical advice for leading a good life from an early age. It emphasizes the distinction between spiritual, physical, and external goods (Volume 1, chapters 1-3), including suggestions on dietary habits, sleep and waking, going to bed and getting up, walking and sitting, speaking and silence (chapters 4-10), the four types of discourse, and why the righteous die young (chapter 11). Finally, it addresses questions on eschatology, classical philosophy, and theodicy (chapters 12-14). “Conduct of Life” draws heavily from the Nicomachean Ethics but transcends this source by situating itself at the universal intersection of several traditions: Greco-Arabic philosophy, Judeo-Christian scholasticism, classical Sephardic Judaism, and medieval Jewish thought. Thus, this work contributes to peace and intercultural understanding among peoples.

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