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  Alamat: Book 1 Lam-ang

  Herbert De Leon

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  The war of the three realms begins here… 
  In the heart of the Samtoy Nation during the pre-colonial era of Philippine history, the world of Filipino heroes, deities, and mythological monsters collide in an ambitious re-telling of a classic Filipino epic. 
  Our story begins with Namongan, a healer and midwife from an isolated village in the Ilocos Region who discovers that she is destined to bear a child blessed by the Poon deities. This child is Lam-ang and he is the first Lakandian. Maturing at a rate unheard of amongst mere mortals, Lam-ang also possesses the strength of a hundred men and was trained to be the greatest warrior for good the mortal realm has ever seen. 
  Together with Mangmankik, an anito spirit assigned to look after him by the Poons, Lam-ang sets out on a quest to find the missing pieces of the Gayaman Amulet and rescue his father who was abducted by the insidious night creatures on the night that he was born. 
  This book covers the first half of the life of Lam-ang, derived from the Ilocano epic Biag ni Lam-ang. The story follows the adventures of our hero as he uncovers the truth about himself as well as the truth about his role in the war between the forces of good and evil that threatens not just the fate of the world of men but all the realms of the spirit world as well.

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  American Poly - A History

  Christopher M. Gleason

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  Recent studies have found that as many as one in five Americans have experimented with some form of sexual non-monogamy, and approximately one in fifteen knows someone who was or is polyamorous. The mainstream media has increasingly covered polyamorous lifestyles and the committed relationships of throuples, and dating apps have added polyamory as a status option. 
   
   
   
  This book is the first history to trace the evolution of polyamorous thought and practice within the broader context of American culture. Drawing on personal journals and letters, underground newsletters, and publications from the Kinsey Institute Archives, among other sources, it reconstructs polyamory's intellectual foundations, highlighting its unique blend of conservative political thought and countercultural spiritualism. Christopher M. Gleason locates its early foundations in the Roaring Twenties among bohemians. In the 1950s and 1960s it surprisingly emerged among libertarian science fiction writers. Throughout the 1990s, polyamorists utilized the internet to spread their ideas, often undermining any remaining religious or spiritual significance their ideas held. 
   
   
   
  Offering an original perspective on sexuality, marriage, and the family, American Poly reveals the history of polyamory in the United States from fringe practice to a new stage of the sexual revolution.

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  Operation Mockingbird: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Freedom of the press isn’t just a fundamental right in America but a key part of the democratic process. When the United States secured its independence against Britain in the War of Independence in 1783, there was no certainty about what the new country would look like in terms of national governance. In 1787, delegates from the various states convened in Philadelphia to draft a constitution that would define this. 
  Freedom of the press became one of the core principles of democracy in the United States. People could only place their votes in an informed way if the press was free to provide information about politicians and their actions. Politicians must also know that their actions were accountable through a press that informed voters honestly and accurately. 
  Up to the 1960s, most Americans were confident they had access to a truly free press, but then series of revelations emerged that suggested the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had been subverting journalists in the US and elsewhere through the use of bribery, blackmail, and covert operations. By the late 1970s, this alleged CIA plan had a name: Operation Mockingbird.  
  Many people were understandably horrified at the notion that the federal government had attempted to operate counter to the First Amendment through one of its intelligence agencies, and Operation Mockingbird was widely discussed. These debates continue to the present day, including whether there actually was a covert CIA operation named Mockingbird, whether the operation truly sought to subvert the press in the US and elsewhere, and whether the operation really ended by 1976, as the CIA claimed. As such, nearly 50 years later, Operation Mockingbird remains a controversial topic. 

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  Bible of Dark Psychology THE -...

  Halbert Ward

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  Master the Hidden World of Dark Psychology, Influence and Human Behavior! 
  Ready to crack the code on why people tick the way they do?  
  Want to master the skill of influencing people's thoughts and actions? 
  Would you like to always have the right guidance on hand, no matter the social situation you're dealing with? 
  If you answered "Yes" to at least one of these questions, buckle up because "THE Bible of Dark Psychology" isn't your average, run-of-the-mill psychology book. It's a deep dive into the mind's secret corners, and it's about to become your new, almost-daily best friend. 
  This book is all about peeling back layers, revealing secrets, and giving you the power you need to see through the smoke and mirrors of human behavior. You won't just listen to this book - you'll use it like a secret tool in understanding and influencing people. 
  "THE Bible of Dark Psychology" is your guide to understanding the unspoken, the hidden, and the mysterious in human behavior. Whether it's acing a job interview, navigating complex social situations, or simply getting to know yourself better, this book has you covered! 
  Get this book now and start your journey to becoming the “Ultimate Mind Maverick!”

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  The Modern Leader - Proven...

  Noah Martinez Brown

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  Unlock the secrets of leadership and discover how you can be more than just a boss!Packed with practical advice and common-sense strategies for levelling up your leadership abilities, this brilliant handbook reveals the must-know techniques for harnessing your inner leader and succeeding in your life and career. Breaking down the tried-and-tested values of good leadership, (book title) helps you understand and implement the essential mindsets you need to begin inspiring the people around you.Covering the fundamentals of good communication, the importance of character and integrity, and the true power of emotional intelligence for 21st-century leadership, this guidebook is perfect for any manager, entrepreneur, business owner, or executive who wants to tap into the universal secrets of effective leadership.Here’s just a little of what you’ll discover inside:Leadership 101 – The Essential Things That Separate a Boss From a LeaderOne Trick For Effortlessly Inspiring The People Around YouWhy Communication Is So Difficult (and How You Can Make It Easier)Understanding The Importance of Character, Integrity, and Emotional IntelligenceNew Strategies For Becoming a Leader In The Modern DayAnd So Much More…No matter your goals, or what kind of leader you want to be, (book title) combines age-old wisdom with modern advice to demystify the concept of leadership and provide you with a proven blueprint for transforming your people skills.Are you ready to begin unlocking the secrets of leadership? Then scroll up and grab your copy now!

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  RMS Titanic Lifeboat No 6 - The...

  William Cavendish

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  Tyrell and Julia booked to travel on the Titanic with their two sons to introduce them to their American grandfather, but the children were too ill to travel. Julia persisted in going without them. The fatal and tragic decision not only led to the unnecessary loss of her husband, it was to haunt her for the next fifty years. Why was she so determined to go? In a letter written to her sons, as her death approached, she claimed the purpose of the visit was 'to gain her wealthy father's support for his son-in-law's ambition to stand as a Member of Parliament.' Yet Tyrell had shown no enthusiasm for making the journey, as Julia had already made the trip alone, the previous year quite safely. From the Carpathia Julia cabled her father, Henry Siegel, to have clothes from his department stores ready for the Titanic's survivors. In 1992 and 2002 her son and grandson learnt from chance encounters with New Yorkers of Julia's father's shocking fall from grace, the grandfather who owned a famous department store with a 'soda fountain meeting place'. Now can be revealed the true reason for her mission.

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