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  Living With My Century - A Memoir

  Eda Sagarra

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  Professor Eda Sagarra, born in 1933, has been a significant and influential figure in Irish and European academic policy-making, contributing to the early development of the Erasmus scheme. Now, aged nearly 88, this memoir gives striking evidence of her self-discipline and formidable energy. This substantial memoir by one of the foremost female academics in Ireland starts with Sagarra's own perspective on committing her life story to history during the pandemic lockdown of 2020:
  The following memoir recalls for those born in the present century and schooled without the strong sense of Irish history, which defined our people from the Great Famine of the 1840s until recent times, what it was like to grow up as a woman in the twentieth century and seek a career in a man's world. It tries to re-capture as much what it felt like to the person experiencing it as what was happening in society. Younger people today who read of the restrictions to which women were subject in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, will find it difficult to comprehend why our generation and the one that followed ours didn't challenge them. But probably the greatest contrast between the Ireland of then and now was the room for manoeuvre – or rather the absence of it. Today our lives are premised on a constantly changing world. Ireland is more connected across the globe than ever it was. Today most people are mobile. The Ireland when I was young was in almost every respect a static, hierarchical and paternalist society, one in which the accident of your birth would generally determine your whole life. No life is representative, but every person's experience is unique and worth recording for those who come after us. 
  A south Dublin convent girl, Sagarra probes childhood and family, schooling, and UCD — with a perceptive commentary on the Ireland of the 1930s and 1940s. Her remarkable memory and shrewd eye for detail present at times a painfully honest account of family and in the upper middle-class world of Catholic south Dublin, revealing the profound influence of Europe during her postgraduate years in post-war Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
  Running through this forensic account of her academic life is a keen awareness of the constant if subtle barriers to female advancement.
  
  For contemporary critics reconstructing the history of gender equality in Ireland and for readers of feminist history, this makes for essential reading. Her description of retirement since 1998 is colourful, poignant and revealing, and her reflections on old age and youth resonate.

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  Think Like It’s Already Yours -...

  Victoria David

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  Are you ready to stop wishing and start living the life you've always dreamed of? In a world brimming with possibilities, many find themselves stuck, endlessly pursuing goals that seem just out of reach. What if the secret to unlocking boundless success wasn't about relentless striving, but about a profound shift in how you think, feel, and believe? 
  In Think Like It's Already Yours, acclaimed author Victoria David unveils a revolutionary roadmap to manifesting your deepest desires. This isn't just another book on positive thinking; it's a deep dive into the powerful psychological and energetic principles that govern attraction. David meticulously guides you through transformative exercises and profound insights, teaching you how to cultivate an unwavering belief in your inherent capacity for achievement. 
  Discover how to:Rewire your subconscious mind to eliminate self-doubt and limiting beliefs that have held you back.Master the art of vibrational alignment, sending out clear signals to the universe that resonate with your aspirations.Embrace radical gratitude for what's to come, accelerating your journey toward your goals.Develop unshakeable confidence that propels you into inspired action, effortlessly attracting opportunities and resources.Create vivid mental blueprints that become your reality, from financial abundance to fulfilling relationships and vibrant health.

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  Kleptocracy Exposed - The...

  Arlo Holders

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  Kleptocracy, derived from the Greek words kleptēs (thief) and kratos (rule), refers to a system of governance where leaders exploit their positions of power to enrich themselves at the expense of the public. It is a regime of theft, where corruption is not merely an incidental byproduct of governance but a fundamental aspect of its operation. In kleptocratic systems, the state becomes a tool for personal and collective gain for a small elite, often at the cost of societal well-being and economic development. 
  Historically, kleptocracy has thrived in societies with weak institutions, limited accountability mechanisms, and concentrated political power. Leaders in these systems manipulate laws, suppress dissent, and use propaganda to maintain their grip on authority while diverting resources for personal use. Such regimes have emerged across various political systems, from monarchies and dictatorships to democracies with eroded checks and balances. 
  The global scale of kleptocracy is staggering, with trillions of dollars siphoned from public coffers annually. This stolen wealth often finds its way into offshore accounts, luxury properties, and high-value assets, creating a shadow financial system that transcends national borders. These stolen funds not only undermine the economies of the affected countries but also perpetuate poverty and inequality, as vital resources meant for public welfare, healthcare, and education are diverted into private hands.

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  The Madness Of Reason...

  davide appi

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  CONSCIOUSNESS OR SUPERCONSCIOUSNESS THIS IS THE DILEMMA The present society continues to run like a mad elephant, toward global catastrophe. Why do we continue on this road that leads us to a dead end, with end view our own self-destruction? The answer to this question lies in human consciousness itself, the cause of every problem, while Superconsciousness is the solution to every difficulty. What is the difference between consciousness and Superconsciousness? Superconsciousness consciously connects us with everything that exists, and to understand it better we can make the analogy of a network: everything in existence is like a node that can have the illusion of being separate from the rest of the network. Most people are like that, they feel like a node separated from the rest, like a single individual separated from the rest of Humanity. This feeling of separation is the mode in which consciousness operates.

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  Chunin Menage - Yaoi Anime

  Rainbow Press

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  Nurato, Sucara, and Susaci have finally graduated the academy and are on their way to being true ninjas. Little did this tumultuous trio know that their new life would have them working together as a team… and living together. 
    
  Kikicha Sensei puts his students to the test to see if they can work together, a task which they fail at first. It takes breaking the tension between them to bring them together as one unit. And the tension breaking doesn’t stop on the training field. 
    
  Back at their shared apartment, it’s time to explore their new bond… filling all the holes the three never could have imagined would be filled. 
    
  The trio’s union is cemented even further as they go on their very first bodyguard mission… and recuperate with one another afterward.

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  Talking to Strangers: What We...

  Vines Graener

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  For most of history, people lived in small, tight-knit communities where interactions were with familiar faces. But with the Age of Exploration, strangers became a regular part of life. Misunderstandings, amplified by language barriers and cultural differences, were common, and these issues still persist today, even among people who speak the same language. It's easy to make assumptions about how others see the world, and it’s difficult to avoid the biases we carry. 
  Some misunderstandings arise because of lies, and lies can be incredibly difficult to detect. Some deceivers are skilled at hiding their dishonesty, while others may lie poorly, yet still manage to gain people’s trust. It’s not that people are naïve; rather, humans are wired to trust others by default. This tendency, coupled with the belief that we’re good at reading character, often leads us astray. 
  The consequences of misjudging others can be severe—ranging from financial loss and wrongful imprisonment to life-threatening situations. It’s essential to be mindful of the gaps in our understanding and work to see things from others’ perspectives.

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