Publisher: ICTS
The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of William Milligan Sloane This Complete Collection includes the following titles: -------- 1 - The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte V - 1 2 - The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte V - 2 3 - The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte V - 3 4 - The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte V - 4
Most Americans are likely to encounter the effects of government malfeasance or neglect close to home—from their governors, mayors, town councils, school boards, police, and prosecutors. In fact, deals shrouded in darkness are regularly made at the state and local levels, often the result of closed-door discussions between governments and industry without any scrutiny whatsoever from the public. Too often, residents are intentionally kept on the outside, struggling to get information about significant issues affecting their communities—from car crashes and dirty drinking water, to failing safety gear—until the backroom deals are done and it's too late to challenge them. Backroom Deals in Our Backyards tells the story of five "accidental activists"—people from across the United States who started questioning why their local and state governments didn't protect them from issues facing their communities and why there was a frightening lack of transparency surrounding the way these issues were resolved. The secret deals, lies, and corruption they uncover shake their faith in government but move them to action. For readers of Chain of Title and Superman's Not Coming, Spivack's revealing take on a hidden dimension of American politics will outrage and educate anyone who cares about the forces shaping their own communities.Show book
The world we once described as volatile and uncertain has shifted into something far more chaotic: BANI, or brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. In Navigating the Age of Chaos, Jamais Cascio, the originator of the visionary BANI framework, unpacks the tools and perspectives needed to navigate our increasingly turbulent era.Joined by coauthors Bob Johansen and Angela F. Williams, Cascio provides real-world examples, practical strategies, and rich insights to help leaders, organizations, and individuals not just survive but thrive in the chaos. This book will help listeners recognize, adapt to, and excel in a world changing with unprecedented speed and intensity.Breaking down the BANI framework, listeners will discover how to tackle each aspect of a BANI world:Brittle—Recognize fragility in systems and strategies to build resilience.Anxious—Address widespread anxiety with empathy and attentiveness.Nonlinear—Navigate unpredictable scenarios with adaptive, improvisational thinking.Incomprehensible—Find clarity in overwhelming complexity through webs of connection.Positive BANI—Reframe chaos into actionable opportunities for growth.Show book
Understand the psychology of gaslighting and learn to deal with manipulation tactics effectively. Do you feel like you’ve been doubting yourself too much recently? Does someone make you feel bad for something that was clearly their fault? Do you have a codependent relationship with someone and feel completely at their mercy when you’re at odds? Gaslighting is a far too common manipulation tactic, yet very few people understand the psyche behind this behavior. Recognizing the signs of emotionally manipulative behavior is vital to protect yourself from psychic vampires and emotional abusers. Manipulation tactics like gaslighting leave you unable to make sound decisions and have you doubting your self-worth. In this audiobook, you will:Learn about the signs of gaslighting and how to identify themUnderstand the psyche behind an emotional manipulator’s mindDiscover how your closest relationships can have toxic, gaslighting behavior without you knowing itLearn how you can avoid gaslighting individuals and their tacticsUnderstand how to set boundaries to avoid toxic individualsLearn how to recover from an abusive gaslighting relationshipDiscover techniques to protect yourself from gaslighting A proper guide for navigating a gaslighting relationship can be essential to living a joyful life. So, click the “add to cart” button now and figure out how to break free of toxic relationships and heal as you move forward.Show book
A journey through the minds of some of the most creative people on the planet reveals that creativity is rarely a “lightbulb moment” and instead arrives through a process of making and self-understanding. The creative process is winding. It involves entertaining uncertainty and improvising new paths to knowing. In this insightful and informed book, Lorne M. Buchman, an international leader in art and design education and president of ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, guides readers through stories of a diverse and talented group of artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and designers. Including such luminaries as Yves Béhar, Chris Kraus, Zack Snyder, Paula Scher, and Frank Gehry and businesses like Apple and Tesla who have changed the world as we know it, Buchman focuses on the revelatory nature of the creative journey itself. Michelangelo is said to have seen the angel in the stone and carved away until he set him free. Make to Know is about making as a path to knowing?presenting creativity as a “carving away” toward a revelation, not as a fully formed epiphany gleaned from a mysterious ether. As Buchman reveals throughout this provocative book, uncertainty is the space where discovery happens and where creators can be both playful and imaginative. Whether you’re an artist, designer, writer, daydreamer, or doodler, anyone can learn from these lessons on the varied paths to self-expression.Show book
Discover the Depths of Human Philosophy with Beyond Good and Evil Dive into the revolutionary ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche in Beyond Good and Evil, a masterpiece that challenges conventional thought and delves into the profound complexities of morality, truth, and individuality. Through 296 thought-provoking aphorisms, Nietzsche explores the dogmatic tendencies of philosophers, the power of free spirits, the evolution of moral systems, and the nature of human psychology. Unapologetically bold, this work confronts the "herd mentality" that stifles creativity and champions the philosopher as a creator of meaning and values. Nietzsche’s vision of the "noble soul" invites listeners to rise above mediocrity, confront their own prejudices, and embrace a life of intellectual and spiritual courage. Each chapter builds on the last, weaving a narrative that critiques religion, nationalism, and societal norms while inspiring a vision of the "good European" — an individual unbound by cultural or national constraints. Whether you're new to Nietzsche or revisiting this philosophical tour de force, this audiobook offers an unparalleled journey into the mind of one of history’s most provocative thinkers. 📚 Narrated by an advanced AI voice, this production ensures clarity and accessibility while preserving the power of Nietzsche’s timeless prose. Start listening now to uncover a perspective that will forever challenge the way you see the world.Show book
David Hume's 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' explores the foundations of human knowledge. Written with philosophical precision, it challenges conventional thinking on causation, scepticism, and the limits of human understanding. Hume delves into the nature of belief, empiricism, and the intricacies of human cognition. A seminal work in epistemology, this inquiry invites readers to critically examine the basis of their beliefs, making it a timeless exploration of the human mind and the nature of knowledge. Read in English, unabridged.Show book
