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  The Official CIA Manual of...

  H. Keith Melton, Robert Wallace

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  A top-secret manual for training CIA field agents in deception and sleight-of-hand was thought to be a rumor…until a single surviving copy was discovered in the agency’s archives. 
  In 1953, a top-secret manual teaching agents sleight-of-hand and other deception techniques was written for the CIA by America’s then most famous magician. All copies were believed destroyed by the CIA’s purge of the infamous MKULTRA documents in 1973, and there was no proof of the manual’s existence . . . until a copy was discovered among the CIA’s recently declassified archives. 
  The manual in this work is thought to represent the only surviving copy of magician John Mulholland’s instructions: 
  Handling Tablets (preparing pills and tablets; hiding pills in hand, matchbook, wallet, and money) 
  Handling Powders (creating containers for holding powders; using duplicate pencils to make drops) 
  Handling Liquids (making containers to drop or spray liquids; using matchbooks, coins, wallets, cigarettes, and bare hands; creating distracting stories that are both rational and simple) 
  Removing Objects (mastering preparatory actions, timing, body position, and the art of distraction; making secret pockets; picking up and secretly folding paper) 
  Special Notes for Women (modifying earlier techniques for women’s use; using pocket mirrors, jewelry, cosmetics, handkerchiefs, and evening bags) 
  Working as a Team (Setting the roles of trickster and assistant; notes on the proper use of signals) 
  Along with the original text, espionage historian H. Keith Melton and longtime CIA gadgeteer Robert Wallace provides an introduction illuminating the history of CIA agent deception and dirty tricks, and the role of this secret manual in that highly controversial program.

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  Historical Mysteries -...

  John Harpoon

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  This book contains 9 mysterious cases and stories from real life: 
  - The Amelia Earhart Mystery 
  - The Shakespeare Conundrum 
  - Rewriting the History of the Black Death 
  - Royal Tragedy Revisited 
  - History's Most Eccentric Rulers 
  - History of Assassins 
  - The Most Enigmatic Woman in History 
  - The Most Fascinating Man in the World 
  - The Great Beyond

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  The Madman - His Parables and Poems

  Kahlil Gibran

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  The book explores themes of madness, love, spirituality, and the human condition. The essays are presented as the musings of a madman who wanders the streets and countrysides, speaking in riddles and offering cryptic insights into life and the nature of existence. Through the character of the madman, Gibran explores the idea that true wisdom and understanding can only be gained by stepping outside of societal norms and expectations, and by embracing the irrational and the seemingly incomprehensible. Overall, "The Madman" is a profound and moving work that challenges readers to question their own beliefs and assumptions about the world, and to embrace the madness and uncertainty that lies at the heart of the human experience. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Teachings of Ptahhotep - The...

  Hilliard III Asa G.

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  The Teachings of Ptahhotep: The Oldest Book in the World is a profound piece of wisdom literature attributed to Ptahhotep, an ancient Egyptian vizier of the Fifth Dynasty. This timeless text provides ethical guidance and practical advice on living a virtuous and harmonious life. Addressing themes such as humility, justice, leadership, and respect for others, the teachings reflect a deep understanding of human nature and societal values. Believed to be one of the earliest written records of moral philosophy, this book not only offers a glimpse into the intellectual and spiritual foundations of ancient Egypt but also provides insights that remain relevant to modern readers seeking wisdom and balance in their lives.

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  Straight White Male - A...

  Chris Furr, Matthias Roberts,...

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  As the cultural conversation around race, gender, and sexuality has evolved, straight, white men are becoming increasingly aware of their privilege. But many may be left thinking, "OK, what am I supposed to do about it?" "We need a way forward beyond feelings of guilt, overwhelmingness, anger, and denial." "We are looking for transformative guidance that helps us be the good guys we want to be." 
   
   
   
  Straight, white, male pastor Chris Furr offers a guide to deconstructing that privilege in Straight White Male. With an emphasis on confession and redemption, Furr invites other privileged men to reconsider the ways they live, work, believe, and interact with others. Alongside Furr's perspective, essays from contributing writers who lack various types of privilege—straight, Black man William J. Barber II, straight, white woman Melissa Florer-Bixler, queer, nonbinary latinx Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, and gay, white man Matthias Roberts—offer insights on how particular types and combinations of privilege (and the lack thereof) shape the way we move through the world. Their combined voices offer much-needed perspective through this deconstruction and provide a vision for how straight, white men can do better for ourselves, our families, and society.

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  Mastering the World: The Story...

  GaoYuan

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  Liu Bang can be regarded as a master among emperors. For Li Shimin and Zhu Yuanzhang, who were also emperors, held him in high esteem. Liu Bang grew up in the marketplace. He was neither proficient in writing as a literati nor good at fighting as a warrior. However, under his leadership, he gradually defeated many prominent figures, overthrew Xiang Yu, and brought peace to the whole country. Later, through the hands of others, he got rid of Han Xin, eliminating potential threats. It was he who founded the great Han Empire that lasted for four hundred years. Both Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty and Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty, who had planned and conquered the country, gave him extremely high praise. Even Mao Zedong commented that "Liu Bang was a brilliant statesman" and "a very formidable one among the feudal emperors".
  Author Biography：
  The author of the book is a Chinese-American management consultant living in the United States. His books have been widely recognized by the public, and the purchased reviews on online bookstores have exceeded 300,000 five-star reviews. He has authored books such as "The Subconscious Mind", "The Handbook of Cultivating Aura", and "Self-Control", etc.

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