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  Kafka on the Shore by Haruki...

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Kafka on the Shore with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami, which tells the story of 15-year-old Kafka as he runs away from home to escape from his famous sculptor father and search for his mother and sister. In parallel, Nakata, who was involved in a mysterious accident as a child that left him unable to read and write, but with the newfound ability to talk to cats, embarks on a similar voyage across the country. Unbeknownst to them, the two men are linked by a bloody murder, and they both become embroiled in a series of bizarre events that change the way they see the world. The novel showcases Murakami's signature blend of surrealist, dreamlike storytelling and close attention to real-world detail, and it remains among his best-known works.Find out everything you need to know about Kafka on the Shore in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Psychological Intimidation -...

  Cito Harder

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  Psychological intimidation refers to the use of mental tactics to instill fear, compliance, or submission in others. Unlike physical intimidation, which involves overt threats or aggressive behavior, psychological intimidation operates on a more subtle, covert level. It involves manipulating emotions, perceptions, and thought processes to control or influence an individual’s actions, often without them realizing they are being intimidated. This form of intimidation can be just as harmful as physical aggression, as it undermines the victim’s sense of security, autonomy, and well-being. 
  At its core, psychological intimidation is about the exertion of power. The intimidator uses fear or the threat of harm—whether real or perceived—to influence or dominate another person. It is often used in relationships, workplaces, and social dynamics where there is an imbalance of power. This type of intimidation can be subtle, often taking the form of guilt-tripping, manipulation, isolation, or the use of authority to control another’s behavior. It might include behaviors like silent treatment, constant criticism, gaslighting, or passive-aggressive actions, all designed to make the victim feel inadequate, fearful, or uncertain. 
  The effects of psychological intimidation are often long-lasting. Victims may experience anxiety, depression, and a diminished sense of self-worth. Over time, the individual may begin to question their own judgment, doubt their abilities, or feel that they are powerless to make decisions without the approval of the intimidator. This can create a cycle where the victim is more susceptible to future manipulation or control, reinforcing the power dynamic.

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  Pharmanomics - How Big Pharma...

  Nick Dearden

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  In Pharmanomics, investigative journalist Nick Dearden digs down into the way we produce our medicines and finds that Big Pharma is failing us, with catastrophic consequences. 
   
   
   
  Big Pharma is more interested in profit than health. This was made clear as governments rushed to produce vaccines during the Covid pandemic. Behind the much-trumpeted scientific breakthroughs, major companies found new ways of gouging billions from governments in the West while abandoning the Global South. But this is only the latest episode in a long history of financializing medicine—from Purdue's rapacious marketing of highly addictive OxyContin through Martin Shkreli's hiking the price of a lifesaving drug to the 4.5 million South Africans needlessly deprived of HIV/AIDS medication. 
   
   
   
  Since the 1990s, Big Pharma has gone out of its way to protect its property through the patent system. As a result, the business has focused not on researching new medicines but on building monopolies. This system has helped restructure our economy away from invention and production in order to benefit financial markets. It has fundamentally reshaped the relationship between richer and poorer countries, as the access to new medicines and the permission to manufacture them is ruthlessly policed. In response, Dearden offers a pathway to a fairer, safer system for all.

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  Field Rules

  Carla Luna

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  What happens in the field, stays in the field. Or does it? 
  After the disastrous way her first archaeological dig ended, graduate student Olivia Sanchez abandoned her dreams of working in the field. Now, thanks to a last-minute teaching opportunity in Cyprus, she’ll get another chance to explore ancient history firsthand. This time, failure isn’t an option. 
  But digging up the past takes on a whole new meaning when she’s forced to team up with her ex, shovel bum Rick Langston. 
  For years, Rick has proven his archaeological skills all over the Mediterranean. But with no graduate degree—and a habit of attracting trouble—his reputation could use a little rehab. All he has to do is play by the rules while he’s in Cyprus and he’ll secure a coveted recommendation for his next job. Until Olivia resurfaces like a cursed relic from the past. 
  Given that their last fling nearly led to their academic ruin, Olivia and Rick can’t afford to repeat their past mistakes. But as they work together under the scorching Mediterranean sun, the heat between them proves impossible to ignore.

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  The Globalization Myth - Why...

  Shannon K. O’Neil

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  A case for why regionalization, not globalization, has been the biggest economic trend of the past forty years 
   
   
   
  The conventional wisdom about globalization is wrong. Over the past forty years as companies, money, ideas, and people went abroad more often than not, they looked regional rather than globally. O'Neil details this transformation and the rise of three major regional hubs in Asia, Europe, and North America. Current technological, demographic, and geopolitical trends look only to deepen these regional ties. O'Neil argues that this has urgent implications for the United States. Regionalization has enhanced economic competitiveness and prosperity in Europe and Asia. It could do the same for the United States, if only it would embrace its neighbors.

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  The Fight for Equity in the...

  Elaine Ruiz Lopez

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  A Vision Rising From the AshesDuring the "Decade of Fire," one Puerto Rican woman is determined to uplift her community and create change in the Bronx. Her alumni are a testimony to her vision that all can succeed.

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