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  How to Win the War on Truth - An...

  Samuel C. Spitale

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  Made to Stick by Chip Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this guide to navigating today's post-truth landscape, filled with examples of modern-day propaganda campaigns. 
   
   
    
  We're bombarded with information like never before. Some of it's true, some of it's spin, and some of it's flat-out fake news. And that's by design. Propaganda helps governments and corporations sell us products, lifestyles, and ideas. Sometimes the agenda is harmless, but other times it's destructive, and it's not always easy to spot the difference. 
   
   
   
  Whether you want to be informed on the issues or debunk misinformation wherever you encounter it, How to Win the War on Truth is here to help. You'll learn: the history of propaganda, from Edward Bernays to Fox News; why simple messages are so powerful; who profits from propaganda; how propaganda is manufactured and delivered directly to you; and how to find the truth for yourself. 
   
   
   
  Filled with real-world examples of propaganda in all its forms, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time. Because when it comes to preserving democracy and fighting for our rights, it's essential that we do.

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  The Happy Prince

  Oscar Wilde

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  The story of "The Happy Prince" has three major themes.
  Firstly it shows that apparent beauty is nothing and the real beauty is to bestow love and sacrifice. Secondly, it discusses that love and sacrifice are two saving forces. Thirdly, it shows that there is a large gap between rich and poor people the rulers and the masses. When the happy prince is alive he lives a happy life without sorrows, he is living a care free life but after his death he sees through a tall Colum that life has another view except happiness and that is helplessness poverty, hypocrisy and corruption of elite and ruling class.
  When a bird swallow comes and stays under the feet of prince he begs for his helps match girl, poor writer…
  The Happy Prince " has been written in fairy tale mode through which he has exposed the exploitation, materialism and corruption of Victorian society. 
  The Happy Prince is social satire prudence says that "the truepurpose of satire is the modification of vices by correction".
  It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Devoted Friend",   "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket".

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  Boys The: Dear Becky [Dramatized...

  Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson

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  "Twelve years after the events of The Boys, Hughie finds himself back home in Scotland where he intends to finally marry Annie in the company of friends and family. But the sudden appearance of a peculiar document sends our hero into a tailspin and threatens to bring the events of his nightmarish past crashing down on him in the worst possible way. There was one story about The Boys that Hughie never knew. Now, whether he likes it or not, he's going to.Collects issues #1-8 adapted to GraphicAudio featuring a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music.Performed by Michael John Casey, Dave Coyne, Eric Messner, Laura C. Harris, Kimberly Gilbert, Danny Gavigan, David Engel, KenYatta Rogers, Christopher Walker, Amanda Forstrom, Rayner Gabriel, Matthew Pauli, Rana Kay, Robb Moreira, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Chris Stinson, Elena Anderson, Rob McFadyen, Troy Allan, Jonathon Church, Lydia Kraniotis, Carolyn Kashner, Keith Richards, Stephon Walker, Chris Davenport, and James J. Johnson."

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  It's Her Story: Dolly Parton - A...

  Emily Skwish

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  Dolly Parton is an award-winning songwriter and entertainer, who released her first single when she was just thirteen years old. She has written thousands of songs, starred in TV shows and movies, and runs her own businesses and philanthropy. With her talent, grit, and generous spirit, she makes the world a brighter place.

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  #304 girls The Mercedes Ladies -...

  CarlWarner

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  Summary 
  Driven by her desire to leave Detroit and never return, Brownie, 17, hitches her wagon to a star, Darnell Jackson. "Mr.Michigan" Darnell is a six-foot four-inch point guard prodigy with a guaranteed scholarship to the University of Michigan. A Projected lottery pick in the NBA draft.Brownie soon realizes that maybe Darnell isn't such a sure thing. After All Darnell surrounds himself with lames. Peanut, and Scooter, who drag Darnell into the sewer, selling drugs. "When you walk with lames Darnell you will limp too." After witnessing Darnell’s narrow escape from a drug raid, Brownie decides to take her future into her own hands. . Seeing Darnell risk there way out of the ghetto Brownie decides to take control of her future by joining 
  The Mercedes Ladies. 
  An ultra-chic girl group that believes sex is currency. The Ladies are led by a fierce manipulative drug mule, JaQua Outlaw, 19. 
  JaQua is a street poet with ambitions of being larger than Cardi B. The groups stylist, Kamino, 20, is JaQua's girlfriend. A bonafide songstress and the glamour of the group. With fame come wealth and notoriety. That notoriety brings The Ladies to the attention of Dennis, 44, a notorious drug dealer who wants in on this new age hustle, When Dennis asks Brownie to do a favor, she can't refuse. Brownie's actions lead her boyfriend, Darnell, and The Ladies on a collision course to murder

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  Gateway to Singapore Culture -...

  Rosemarie Somaiah, Zhuang Xinyan

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  Here in the beautiful Singapore, we live in harmony. Regardless of the different races, religions and customs, we are able to grow and prosper in peace. But, how much do you know about your classmates and neighbours? What do you know about the traditions of your own community? 
   
  Find out more about yourself and your friends as you open the Gateway to Singapore Culture - a superb introductory read for locals and visitors alike!

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