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  Copyright - What Everyone Needs...

  Neil Weinstock Netanel

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  Copyright law was once an esoteric backwater, the special province of professional authors, publishers, and media companies. This is no longer the case. In the age of social media and cloud storage, we have become a copying and sharing culture. Much of our everyday communication, work, and entertainment now directly involves copyright law. 
   
   
   
  Copyright law and policy are ferociously contested. Record labels, movie studios, book publishers, newspapers, and many authors rage that those who share music, video, text, and images over the Internet are "stealing" their property. By contrast, copyright industry critics celebrate digital technology's potential to make the universe of movies, music, books, and art accessible anytime and anywhere—and to empower individuals the world over to express themselves by sharing and remixing those works. These critics argue that excessive copyright enforcement threatens that promise and stifles creativity. 
   
   
   
  In Copyright: What Everyone Needs to Know®, Neil Netanel explains the concepts needed to understand the heated debates about copyright law and policy. He identifies the combatants, unpacks their arguments, and illuminates what is at stake in the debates over copyright's present and future.

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  50 Successful Harvard...

  Staff of the Harvard Crimson

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  Fifty all-new essays that got their authors into Harvard, with updated statistics and analysis, showing what worked, what didn't, and how you can do it, too. 
   
   
   
  This completely new edition of 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays gives listeners the most inspiring approaches, both conventional and creative, that won over admissions officers at Harvard University, the nation's top ranked college. From chronicling personal achievements to detailing unique talents, the topics covered in these essays open applicants up to new techniques to put their best foot forward. It teaches students how to: 
   
   
   
  ● Get started 
   
   
   
  ● Stand out 
   
   
   
  ● Structure the best possible essay 
   
   
   
  ● Avoid common pitfalls 
   
   
   
  Each essay in this collection is from a Harvard student who made the cut and is followed by analysis by the staff of The Harvard Crimson where strengths and weaknesses are detailed to show listeners how they can approach their own stories and ultimately write their own high-caliber essay. 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays' all-new essays and straightforward advice make it the first stop for applicants who are looking to craft essays that get them accepted to the school of their dreams.

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  Hypnotic Gastric Band - A...

  Wanda J. Scott

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  The audiobook version of Hypnotic Gastric Band, written by renowned hypnotherapist Wanda J. Scott, offers a revolutionary approach to weight loss. Through a combination of hypnosis and the concept of gastric band surgery, listeners will discover effective methods to achieve their weight loss goals. 
  This audiobook provides listeners with a range of techniques and exercises designed to help them change their relationship with food and develop healthier eating habits. By using hypnosis to simulate the experience of gastric band surgery, listeners will learn how to feel full more quickly and reduce their portion sizes. 
  Unlike other weight loss books that offer quick-fix solutions, Hypnotic Gastric Band focuses on long-term results. The audiobook encourages listeners to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will help them maintain their weight loss over time. 
  Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds or make a significant change, Hypnotic Gastric Band is the perfect tool to help you achieve your goals. With its powerful combination of hypnosis and gastric band surgery techniques, this audiobook offers a unique and effective approach to weight loss that can help you achieve the lasting results you desire.

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  Before You Eat - A Guided...

  Zorica Gojkovic PhD

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  You want to lose weight, but before you know it, you find yourself eating. The purpose of this guided meditation is to slow you down and discern: Is it food you want or something else? 
  Many times when we eat, it’s not food we really want, it’s something else. This guided meditation will help you discover what it is you really want and help you bring it into your life. 
  So, before you reach for food, listen to this guided meditation. 
  You will relax and experience the safety and love of divine presence. Filled up with love, we crave nothing and we are in a position to bring into our life what our hearts really want. 
  Two versions of the guided meditations are included. 
  The first version is for everyday use. It’s about 16 minutes long with about 10 minutes of just music at the end. 
  The second version is for when you have more time. It is longer, goes deeper into your hearts desires and gives you the opportunity to consider actions you can take to fulfill your real needs and wants. It’s about 27 minutes long with about 10 minutes of just music at the end. 
  With both versions, if you can, continue to listen as a way sustain the love and peace and to stabilize these new energies. 
  The soothing voice of Angela Ohlfest will guide you along with beautiful Thaddeus’ music. 
  The information track, How to Make Best Use of Guided Meditations Created by Zorica Gojkovic, Ph.D., is included.

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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  The criminal justice system is the cornerstone of maintaining order and enforcing laws in any society. It functions as the mechanism through which society addresses crime, ensures accountability, and administers justice. At its core, the system is composed of three key components: law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections. Each of these plays an essential role in maintaining balance, protecting the rights of individuals, and upholding the rule of law. 
  Law enforcement is the first point of contact for individuals involved in criminal activity. Police officers, detectives, and other law enforcement agencies are tasked with investigating crimes, making arrests, and ensuring public safety. They have the authority to detain individuals suspected of committing crimes and gather evidence to support prosecution. The relationship between law enforcement and the community is pivotal in ensuring a fair and just system. However, this power can be easily abused, leading to tensions, allegations of misconduct, and issues such as racial profiling. 
  Once a crime is detected and an arrest is made, the case moves into the court system, where judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys interact. The role of the judiciary is to oversee trials, ensure fair procedures, and make determinations of guilt or innocence. The prosecutor represents the state’s interest, aiming to secure a conviction based on evidence, while the defense attorney works to protect the rights of the accused, challenging the evidence and the actions of the prosecution. A jury may be involved in determining the outcome, offering a layer of public scrutiny over the decisions made.

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  Summary - Exhalation - Based On...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  EXHALATION 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY TED CHIANG 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate 
  Exhalation 
  The Lifecycle of Software Objects 
  Dacey’s Patent Automatic Nanny 
  The Truth of Fact, The Truth of Feeling 
  The Great Silence 
  What’s Expected of Us 
  The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Continued) 
  The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Continued) 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  Exhalation by Ted Chiang presents nine thought-provoking stories that explore humanity's relationship with technology, science, and the nature of existence. The stories delve into complex themes like free will, memory, identity, and the ethical implications of technological advancements [previous conversation]. They depict worlds where artificial intelligence raises questions of moral responsibility, and technologies like lifelogging alter perceptions of truth [previous conversation]. The narratives also explore the impact of written language and new communication devices on human thought and relationships [previous conversation]. The stories present characters grappling with profound questions of purpose and meaning, making the reader consider the possible ways that technology might change what it means to be human [1, previous conversation]. The book offers a journey through intricate worlds, blending science fiction with philosophical inquiry.

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