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  Ukraine Between War and Peace

  Jacques Baud

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  Has the US strategy in Ukraine reached an impasse? What is the Russian conduct of military operations? When will the Ukrainian counter-offensive take place? Does Western weaponry really make a difference in Ukraine? Who are the winners of this war? What changes in the world are we witnessing since February 24, 2022? What is the reality of the losses on the Ukrainian and Russian sides? Can Western industry compete with Russian industry in Ukraine? Why is a negotiated solution not being sought? How is our perception of the conflit serving Ukraine?
  
  To answer these questions and many others, Jacques Baud relies on information from Western intelligence services and American documents that were leaked in April 2023. After the best-sellers Putin, Game Master? and Operation Z, both works praised world-wide, Baud returns to the war in Ukraine by analyzing the facts and nothing but the facts. Whether one is for or against the position of Ukraine, one must nevertheless deal with the field of operations and to analyze what is happening there. This is the only way to find a path to peace—because peace will not come by relying on illusions.

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  Literature after Feminism

  Rita Felski

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  Recent commentators have portrayed feminist critics as grim-faced ideologues who are destroying the study of literature. Feminists, they claim, reduce art to politics and are hostile to any form of aesthetic pleasure. Literature after Feminism is the first work to comprehensively rebut such caricatures, while also offering a clear-eyed assessment of the relative merits of various feminist approaches to literature.Spelling out her main arguments clearly and succinctly, Rita Felski explains how feminism has changed the ways people read and think about literature. She organizes her book around four key questions: Do women and men read differently? How have feminist critics imagined the female author? What does plot have to do with gender? And what do feminists have to say about the relationship between literary and political value? Interweaving incisive commentary with literary examples, Felski advocates a double critical vision that can do justice to the social and political meanings of literature without dismissing or scanting the aesthetic.

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  The Sociology of Deviance -...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Deviance is not an inherent quality of an action or behavior but rather a label assigned by society based on cultural norms, values, and historical context. What is considered deviant in one society may be perfectly acceptable in another, highlighting the socially constructed nature of rule-breaking. This means that deviance is not a fixed concept but a fluid one, constantly evolving as societies change over time. 
  Norms, or the unwritten rules that govern behavior, play a central role in determining what is labeled as deviant. These norms vary across cultures, social groups, and historical periods, meaning that what is seen as unacceptable in one setting may be tolerated or even encouraged in another. For example, attitudes toward tattoos, same-sex relationships, and gender roles have shifted dramatically over time, illustrating how deviance is shaped by broader social forces rather than existing as an objective reality. 
  One of the key aspects of the social construction of deviance is the process of labeling. According to labeling theory, deviance is not just about breaking rules but also about how society reacts to those who violate norms. When a person is labeled as deviant, they may experience stigma, discrimination, or exclusion, reinforcing their deviant identity. This can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where individuals internalize their label and continue engaging in deviant behavior. For instance, a teenager who is repeatedly told they are a troublemaker may begin to see themselves that way and act accordingly.

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  Chernobyl - Details of the Worst...

  Kelly Mass

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  On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed one of the gravest technological disasters in human history: the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe. Occurring at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's No. 4 reactor in Pripyat, then part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the event not only claimed lives but also left a legacy of environmental and human suffering that persists to this day. This calamity stands as the deadliest nuclear accident in history, both in terms of its immediate human cost and its staggering financial implications. It remains one of only two incidents—alongside the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan—classified as a Level 7 event, the highest rating on the International Nuclear Event Scale.  
  Responding to the crisis required a monumental effort, involving over 500,000 personnel for emergency operations and subsequent environmental cleanup. This massive endeavor cost approximately 18 billion Soviet rubles, a figure equivalent to $68 billion in 2019 when adjusted for inflation. The scale of the response underscores the unprecedented challenges posed by the catastrophe, as well as the Soviet Union's desperate attempts to mitigate its consequences.  
  The disaster itself unfolded during a scheduled safety test designed to assess the reactor's ability to maintain critical operations during a power outage. The test was carried out on an RBMK-type reactor, a design already known to have significant safety flaws. During the test, a sudden and unexpected drop in power output brought the reactor to near-zero levels. The operators, unaware of the reactor's increasing instability due to incomplete and misleading operating instructions, attempted to bring the power back up to the required level. However, these efforts placed the reactor in a precarious and highly unstable state. 

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  Crime and Punishment -...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could confront the darkest corners of the human mind, explore the nature of guilt, and uncover the path to redemption? 
  Crime and Punishment: Dostoevsky’s Exploration of Guilt, Redemption, and Justice brings you Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece of psychological and moral complexity, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Set in the grim streets of 19th-century St. Petersburg, Crime and Punishment tells the story of Raskolnikov, a young man who commits a terrible crime and descends into a torment of guilt and self-doubt. Through his harrowing journey, Dostoevsky examines morality and desperation, the search for redemption, and the complex nature of justice. 
  This isn’t just a story of crime—it’s a profound exploration of human nature, ethics, and the choices that define us. Whether you’re a lover of classic literature, a student of psychology, or someone seeking a deeply moving and thought-provoking story, Dostoevsky’s masterpiece will challenge and inspire you. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - The Depths of Human Psychology: Follow Raskolnikov’s inner turmoil as he grapples with guilt, morality, and consequences. 
  - The Struggle for Redemption: Discover how forgiveness can emerge from the darkest moments of despair. 
  - A Reflection on Justice and Morality: Explore timeless questions about crime, punishment, and atonement. 
  - Accessible for Today’s Listeners: Enjoy Dostoevsky’s storytelling in a clear, modern translation preserving its depth and beauty. 
  Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a gripping exploration of guilt, justice, and redemption that remains as relevant today as ever. His insights into the human mind reveal universal truths about morality, choices, and the fragile balance between darkness and light within us all. 
  Download your copy today and immerse yourself in Dostoevsky’s timeless masterpiece of the human experience.

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  Hypnosis to boost confidence in...

  Stuart Newman

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  Do you struggle with low self-confidence in public?  
  Do you feel like your voice is not heard or that you are too scared to speak up?  
  Then DST Hypno with Stu Newman could be just what you need. 
  With hypnosis, Stu can help boost your confidence and give back the power of speaking up for yourself.  
  Not only will it make a huge difference in how others perceive and treat you, but it will also help increase your sense of worthiness.  
  Imagine being able to walk into any room full of people feeling confident enough to say whatever needs saying without fear or hesitation!  
  Don't wait another second - take advantage of DST Hypno's services today and start living life on YOUR terms!

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