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  The US Supreme Court - A Very...

  Linda Greenhouse

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  For thirty years, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse chronicled the activities of the U.S. Supreme Court and its justices as a correspondent for the New York Times. In this Very Short Introduction, she draws on her deep knowledge of the court's history and of its written and unwritten rules to show listeners how the Supreme Court really works. 
   
   
   
  Greenhouse offers a fascinating institutional biography of a place and its people—men and women who exercise great power but whose names and faces are unrecognized by many Americans and whose work often appears cloaked in mystery. How do cases get to the Supreme Court? How do the justices go about deciding them? What special role does the chief justice play? What do the law clerks do? How does the court relate to the other branches of government? Greenhouse answers these questions by depicting the justices as they confront deep constitutional issues or wrestle with the meaning of confusing federal statutes. Throughout, the author examines many individual Supreme Court cases to illustrate points under discussion. 
   
   
   
  The third edition of Greenhouse's Very Short Introduction tracks the changes in the Court's makeup over the past decade, including the landmark decisions of the Obama and Trump eras and the emergence of a conservative supermajority.

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  Surveillance - A Very Short...

  David Lyon

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  Surveillance permeates every aspect of our lives today. Every click on the keyboard, every call, text or email, every purchase, every contact with a doctor or the police or a government department, each time you walk under a video camera or pass through a security check, and in many other ways, you are recorded, identified, traced, and tracked. Who processes this free-flowing data, how, and with what consequences, is a critical question affecting everyone. 
   
   
   
  Surveillance is not inherently good or bad but neither is it neutral. It urgently needs to be understood better because people's lives and life-chances depend on it. Today surveillance is central to doing business, meeting friends, organizing governance, maintaining security, and being entertained. Surveillance requires not just exploration and understanding but ethical guidance and political debate. How you get credit or welfare benefits or get on a no-fly list or are ranked as a consumer depends on surveillance. This Very Short Introduction investigates how surveillance makes people visible, how it grew to its present size and prevalence, how it came to rely on technologies of data-handling, and how it developed its own cultural features. Throughout, David Lyon also considers the ethics of surveillance, and explores its potential in prompting political struggles.

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  Edward Snowden's Revelations and...

  Berlin Julien Theodore

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  This book 'Edward Snowden's Revelations and Vladimir Putin's Chess Game' tells the fascinating tale of one of the most incredible events in American history. It will take you through the deepest darkest secrets of world politics and how Superpower countries are plotting in this game, trying to over one another while using others as Pawns in the race.'Snowden's contribution and revelations have been nothing short of an eye-opener for millions of people around the world. The book encompasses real-life examples from people who look up to Snowden and acknowledge his contribution in revealing the truth to the people. The story unfolds as Snowden changes the face of world politics through his shocking revelations, which forced him to seek asylum out of his home country, the USA. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, also uses the Snowden Effect and changes his military, political and economic strategies. Let's see who will win in this game of chess!

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  Coelum Philosophorum - The...

  Paracelsus, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could unlock the secrets of the cosmos, understand the forces of nature, and transform your understanding of life itself? 
  Coelum Philosophorum is a modern translation of Paracelsus’ groundbreaking exploration of alchemy and philosophy. Known as one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, Paracelsus combined mystical wisdom with scientific inquiry to create a work that bridges the material and spiritual worlds. 
  Far more than an alchemical manual, Coelum Philosophorum offers profound insights into the interconnectedness of nature, the transformative power of alchemy, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The Principles of Alchemy – Learn how alchemical transformations reflect the processes of nature and the human spirit. 
  - Nature as a Guide to Wisdom – Understand the intricate relationships between the elements, the cosmos, and the soul. 
  - Practical Applications of Alchemical Teachings – Discover how ancient knowledge can inspire personal and spiritual growth in today’s world. 
  - The Harmony of Science and Spirit – Explore how Paracelsus bridged mystical and scientific traditions to reveal universal truths. 
  Imagine unraveling the mysteries of existence, discovering the alchemy of life, and awakening your inner potential. For centuries, Coelum Philosophorum has inspired seekers of knowledge and truth—now it’s your turn. 
  Begin your journey of discovery and transformation today. Get your copy now and unlock the timeless wisdom of Paracelsus.

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  5 Biggest Civil War Battles The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. 
  By 1863, the Civil War had reached a level of ferocity not yet seen, and the 5 biggest battles would take place in 1863-1864, starting with Chancellorsville. Of all the Civil War battles fought, and of all the victories achieved by Robert E. Lee at the command of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, the Battle of Chancellorsville is considered the most tactically complex and ultimately the most brilliant Confederate victory of the war. Despite being outnumbered by over 2-1, Lee's army won a battle that saw 30,000 casualties inflicted upon the two sides. 
  Less than 2 months later, the Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia faced off in the most famous and biggest battle of the war at Gettysburg. Day 1 of the battle would have been one of the 25 biggest battles of the Civil War itself, and it ended with a tactical Confederate victory. But over the next two days, Lee would try and fail to dislodge the Union army with attacks on both of its flanks during the second day and Pickett’s Charge on the third and final day. Meade’s stout defense held, barely, repulsing each attempted assault, handing the Union a desperately needed victory that ended up being one of the Civil War’s turning points. 
  The second bloodiest battle of the Civil War came in September 1863 at Chickamauga, which saw George H. Thomas save the Union Army of the Cumberland from a disaster on the second day of the battle after a Union blunder had created a gap in the line. After nearly 35,000 casualties suffered by the two sides, Thomas prevented the destruction of the Union army by Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee.

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  Stonewall Jackson’s Most Famous...

  Editors Charles River

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  Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson had been a virtual unknown upon his arrival at the front line of First Bull Run, but by the spring of 1862, thanks to his actions at that battle, “Stonewall” was already becoming known across the battlefields. Ultimately, it would be the Valley Campaign of 1862 that made him a legend.  
  	In the early months of 1862, Jackson was given command of an army numbering about 17,000 in the Shenandoah Valley. His task was daunting. The loss at Bull Run prompted a changing of the guard, with George B. McClellan, the “Young Napoleon”, put in charge of reorganizing and leading the Army of the Potomac. That spring, the Army of the Potomac conducted an ambitious amphibious invasion of Virginia’s Peninsula, circumventing the Confederate defenses to the north of Richmond by attacking Richmond from the southeast. 	General Johnston’s outnumbered army headed toward Richmond to confront McClellan, but the Union still had three armies totaling another 50,000 around the Shenandoah Valley, which represented a threat to Richmond from the north. It was these armies that Jackson would be tasked with stopping.  
  	Jackson would go on to lead his undermanned army through what military strategists and historians consider the most incredible campaign of the Civil War. From late March to early June, Jackson kept all three Union armies bottled up and separated from each other in the Shenandoah Valley by marching up and down the Valley about 650 miles in 50 days, earning his army the nickname “foot cavalry.”  
  Although Jackson is revered today as an almost ideal commander, a lot of his subordinates bristled under his leadership, believing not only that he asked too much but that he was too strict. 

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