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  Manifesto for the Revitalisation...

  Miguel Rebelo

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  The housing crisis in Portugal serves to illustrate a problem that has implications beyond the borders of the country, shedding light on challenges that are faced by major European and global cities. The rise in housing prices, driven by real estate speculation, the growth of tourism and the influx of foreign investment, has made it increasingly challenging for many in the population, especially the middle and lower classes, to access home ownership or renting. 
  The digitalisation of work has opened the possibility for highly qualified professionals to consider where they would like to live, regardless of the physical location of their job. Cities like Lisbon and Porto have become increasingly attractive destinations, offering a good quality of life combined with a range of professional opportunities. Nevertheless, this phenomenon has placed additional strain on the real estate market, leading to rising prices and the displacement of residents to the outskirts. 
  The housing policies that have been adopted thus far have not been as effective as might have been hoped, and in some cases may even have had the opposite effect. It seems that measures such as strict rent control, poorly targeted subsidies and the massive construction of new housing without proper urban and infrastructural planning have not solved the problem, and in some cases may have made it worse. Perhaps it would be beneficial to reconsider these approaches, acknowledging their shortcomings and adapting them to reflect the current situation. 
  It may be worth considering rehabilitating vacant buildings as a viable and sustainable solution. By restoring existing buildings, we can explore ways to increase the supply of affordable housing, revitalise run-down urban areas and preserve historical and cultural heritage to promote more inclusive and sustainable cities.

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  The Internet Con - How to Seize...

  Cory Doctorow

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  When the tech platforms promised a future of "connection," they were lying. They said their "walled gardens" would keep us safe, but those were prison walls. 
  The platforms locked us into their systems and made us easy pickings, ripe for extaction. Twitter, Facebook and other Big Tech platforms hard to leave by design. They hold hostage the people we love, the communities that matter to us, the audiences and customers we rely on. The impossibility of staying connected to these people after you delete your account has nothing to do with technological limitations: it's a business strategy in service to commodifying your personal life and relationships. 
  We can - we must - dismantle the tech platforms. In The Internet Con, Cory Doctorow explains how to seize the means of computation, by forcing Silicon Valley to do the thing it fears most: interoperate. Interoperability will tear down the walls between technologies, allowing users leave platforms, remix their media, and reconfigure their devices without corporate permission. 
  Interoperability is the only route to the rapid and enduring annihilation of the platforms. The Internet Con is the disassembly manual we need to take back our internet.

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  Sophia the Supergirl - She Knows...

  Scarlett Moffatt

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  Help Your Child Fight Dyslexia and Read/Write Her Favorite Stories 
  I know how much it is difficult for a Dyslexic child to excel in studies, having suffered from it in my childhood. But I fought this bravely with the help of my inspiring teacher, who always supported me. 
  So, I took the opportunity to create a book that could share my stories with other struggling children to inspire them to become brave. 
  Sophia the Supergirl is a story about a princess who was born with a special gift. She was very happy with her power of making things dance and swing in her mind until it became a problem. 
  When she started reading and writing, the letters started dancing too, so she could not read and write properly. She became very sad and exactly then her angel came to help her. 
  Now she can read and write easily. After all, she took control of her mind's eye with the help of her angel. This book reveals her secret so your princess can become a Supergirl too. 
  Order Now To Give This Special Gift To Your Special Child.

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  Transform Your Life: Unveil...

  Braxon Fairweather

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  Transform Your Life: Unveil Secrets for Vibrant Living 
  Are you ready to elevate your life and discover the secrets for living vibrantly? 
  Do you want a comprehensive guide that equips you with the essential tools for personal transformation?  
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing your understanding, applying transformative techniques, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you will be set up for success. 
  Now updated for 2024-2025. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - In-depth insights into living a fulfilling, transformative life 
  - Clear explanations of powerful life-changing strategies 
  - Effective techniques for personal growth and development 
  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage, crucial for your transformative journey. Concepts are explored in detail rather than merely touched upon. 
  Please note this guide is an independent resource, not affiliated with any official entity, created for your benefit. 
  Crafted with a straightforward structure and accessible language, our guide to vibrant living ensures seamless transitions throughout. Say farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, concise, and accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey toward a fulfilling and vibrant life! 
  Start your path to a transformative life today!

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  A Life Everlasting - The...

  Sarah Gray

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  A donor mother’s powerful memoir of grief and rebirth that is also a fascinating medical science whodunit, taking us inside the world of organ, eye, tissue, and blood donation and cutting-edge scientific research. 
  When Sarah Gray received the devastating news that her unborn son Thomas was diagnosed with anencephaly, a terminal condition, she decided she wanted his death—and life—to have meaning. In the weeks before she gave birth to her twin sons in 2010, she arranged to donate Thomas’s organs. Due to his low birth weight, they would go to research rather than transplant. As transplant donors have the opportunity to meet recipients, Sarah wanted to know how Thomas's donation would be used. 
  That curiosity fueled a scientific odyssey that leads Sarah to some of the most prestigious scientific facilities in the country, including Harvard, Duke, and the University of Pennsylvania. Pulling back the curtain of protocol and confidentiality, she introduces the researchers who received Thomas’s donations, held his liver in their hands, studied his cells under the microscope.  
  Sarah’s journey to find solace and understanding takes her beyond her son’s donations—offering a breathtaking overview of the world of medical research and the valiant scientists on the horizon of discovery. She goes behind the scenes at organ procurement organizations, introducing skilled technicians for whom death means saving lives, empathetic counselors, and the brilliant minds who are finding surprising and inventive ways to treat and cure disease through these donations. She also shares the moving stories of other donor families. 
  A Life Everlasting is an unforgettable testament to hope, a tribute to life and discovery, and a portrait of unsung heroes pushing the boundaries of medical science for the benefit of all humanity.

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  Plays Well with Others - The...

  Eric Barker

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  From the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree comes a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and loneliness—a smart, surprising, and thoroughly entertaining guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxious. 
  Can you judge a book by its cover?  
  Is a friend in need truly a friend indeed?  
  Does love conquer all?  
  Is no man an island?  
  In Plays Well With Others, Eric Barker dives into these questions, drawing on science to reveal the truth beyond the conventional wisdom about human relationships. Combining his compelling storytelling and humor, Barker explains what hostage negotiation techniques and marital arguments have in common, how an expert con-man lied his way into a twenty-year professional soccer career, and why those holding views diametrically opposed to our own actually have the potential to become our closest, most trusted friends. 
  Leveraging the best evidence available—free of platitudes or magical thinking—Barker analyzes multiple sides of an issue before rendering his verdict. What he’s uncovered is surprising, counterintuitive, and timely—and will change the way you interact in the world and with those around you just when you need it most. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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