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  Aggressive Persuasion - Using...

  Cito Harder

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  Aggressive persuasion operates on the principle that forceful, persistent, or manipulative tactics can shape the decisions and behaviors of others. Unlike subtle persuasion, which relies on logical argumentation and emotional appeal, aggressive persuasion often leverages pressure, intimidation, and dominance to compel compliance. Understanding the psychological mechanisms behind this type of influence reveals why it is so effective and how individuals can recognize when they are being subjected to it. 
  At the core of aggressive persuasion is the exploitation of cognitive biases. Human beings are wired to respond to authority, fear, and social pressure. Persuasive individuals who employ aggressive tactics often capitalize on these tendencies, creating scenarios where the target feels obligated, intimidated, or even fearful of rejecting the proposal. This can manifest in high-pressure sales environments, political discourse, or interpersonal relationships where one party exerts dominance over another to achieve their desired outcome. 
  One of the most effective psychological tactics in aggressive persuasion is creating urgency and scarcity. When individuals believe that an opportunity is limited or that immediate action is necessary, they are more likely to comply without fully analyzing the situation. This technique is common in marketing, where customers are pressured into making impulse purchases due to time-sensitive offers. In other contexts, such as negotiations or decision-making in high-stakes situations, creating urgency can cloud judgment and force individuals into agreements they might otherwise reject.

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  The Cuban Sandwich - A History...

  Andrew T. Huse, Barbara C. Cruz,...

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  A delicious, multilayered tale of a legendary sandwich 
   
   
   
  Florida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Cooking 
   
   
   
  How did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? The odyssey of the Cubano begins with its hazy origins in the midnight cafés of Havana, from where it evolved into a dainty high-class hors d'oeuvre and eventually became a hearty street snack devoured by cigar factory workers. In The Cuban Sandwich, three devoted fans—Andrew Huse, Bárbara Cruz, and Jeff Houck—sort through improbable vintage recipes, sift gossip from Florida old-timers, and wade into the fearsome Tampa vs. Miami sandwich debate (is adding salami necessary or heresy?) to reveal the social history behind how this delicacy became a lunch-counter staple in the US and beyond. 
   
   
   
  The authors also interview artisans who've perfected the high arts of creating and combining expertly baked Cuban bread, sweet ham, savory roast pork, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and tangy, crunchy pickles. Tips and expert insight for making Cuban sandwiches at home will have listeners savoring the history behind each perfect bite.

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  A Vindication of the Rights of...

  Mary Wollstonecraft

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  For many years the victim of smear campaigns by notable male writers, and dismissed as being merely 'the mother of Mary Shelley', Mary Wollstonecraft has claimed her rightful title as one of the founders of feminist thought, a movement anchored in her Vindications.
  Outraged by Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, its use of gendered language and defence of monarchy and hereditary privilege, A Vindication of the Rights of Men turned the tables on philosophy. A Vindication of the Rights of Woman swiftly followed, taking the conversation further, and arguing the case for women's education. Together, these two seminal works went on to change the course of history, and her arguments continue to hold water today.
  This edition contains explanatory notes and an introduction by Bee Rowlatt, Chair of the Wollstonecraft Society.

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  Australian Code Breakers - Our...

  James Phelps

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  The extraordinary story of a headmaster turned cryptographer, and our top-secret war with the Kaiser's Reich. 
    
  On 11 August 1914, just days after war had been declared, Australian Captain J.T. Richardson boarded a German merchant vessel fleeing Melbourne's Port Phillip and audaciously seized a top-secret naval codebook. The fledgling Australian Navy had an opportunity to immediately change the course of the war. But what exactly had they found? Enter the Australian code breakers ... 
  Recruited by savvy top brass, maths whizz and German speaker Frederick Wheatley worked night and day to fathom the basic principles of the code and start tracking the German Navy's powerful East Asia Squadron, led by the brilliant Maximilian von Spee. Soon Melbourne was a hub of international Allied intelligence.  
  This is the untold story of how a former Australian headmaster and his mostly female team cracked one of Germany's most complex codes, paving the way for the greatest Allied naval victory of World War I.  
  HarperCollins Australia 2022

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  VICTORY OVER THE NARCISSISTIC...

  Elena Demarh

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  Are you tired of living in the grip of toxic relationships?  
  Are you looking to heal your emotional wounds and regain control of your life?  
  If so, this book is your light in the darkness. 
  Dive into a deeply illuminating journey that will lead you through the twists and turns of destructive relationships and give you the tools to emerge stronger than ever. The author, an expert in toxic relationship management and trauma healing, shares powerful insights, practical advice and inspiring testimonials to help you: 
    
  ·        Identify the subtle signs of manipulation and toxicity. 
  ·        Free yourself from the grip of toxic relationships. 
  ·        Rebuild your self-esteem and confidence. 
  ·        Develop healthy, authentic relationships. 
  ·        Cultivate resilience and personal growth. 
   This book is not just a guide, it's a breath of fresh air for those seeking to break the shackles of the past and reinvent themselves. Every page offers a new perspective, renewed hope, and a clear path to a fulfilling life. If you're ready to turn the page on toxic relationships and open yourself to healing and rebirth, then this book is your ideal companion. 

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  The Black Sea - poems

  Stephanos Papadopoulos

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  In this third collection of poems Papadopoulos addresses the historical subject of the Pontic Greek massacre in the 1920’s in a series of “sonnet-monologues” that link cinematically to create a very specific, semi-fictional account of a group of people living within this particular historic context.  His own  Greek family is of Pontic and Cretan origin, and he traveled the black sea extensively while writing these poems, but the abstracted landscapes and the slightly “grotesque” characters that inhabit these poems lead anyone, regardless of his/her knowledge of the region,  into a new and intimate relationship with this volatile and tragic story. 
  "The Black Sea won’t be for everyone. The subject is unrelentingly dark, rarely leavened by humor, and the history involved is known to few Americans. But it is a superb book, ambitious without being verbose. His opening poem meditates on the role of the poet in history, and in this subject alone he has plenty of company among Greek writers like Cavafy and Ritsos. The texture of cultural allusion in some of these poems is quite rich, yet the book dispenses with footnotes and leaves us to find our own way. Most of the poems can be read as little dramas in which vital characters have everything at stake. "     David Mason, The Hudson Review

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