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Western democracy has brought many of us unprecedented opportunity and prosperity. A century ago, many of us would have been living a subsistence life, working hard to make daily ends meet. But today, we have rights. We have voices. Our votes matter. So why is it that we feel less connected to the...

Legislative term limits are reshaping the political landscape in numerous states; however, few of the effects are consistent across all states. Everything from the political environment to the level of legislative professionalism within a state influences the trends that are often attributed to term...

Das Buch, das die Komplizenschaft von CIA und US-Regierung im globalen Drogenhandel nachweist Es gab mal einen Krieg, der hieß Prohibition. Alkohol war jetzt offiziell verboten, und erst dadurch wurde die Mafia in Amerika groß. Es war ein Riesengeschäft, und es war illegal. Der Krieg gegen die...

Perhaps you have a neighbor who is a Muslim. Perhaps you work with Muslims or are just curious; who are these people really? This book gives you a glimpse into the lives of many Muslims who live among you. From a Hollywood actor to a US Marine, from an African fashion designer to an Irish first responder...

Can we heal the breach between cops and the African American community? Blue vs. Black tells the true, heartbreaking stories of ordinary people who cross paths with the wrong cops at the wrong time. The slogan #BlackLivesMatter takes on new resonance as we witness the way their lives were...

Faith in our Freedom is a heart wrenching account of journeys that start in Bhutan, Colombia, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kosovo and Senegal and eventually wind up in North America. This inspiring book illustrates the unbelievable circumstances that drive these courageous people to flee...

I. J’entends par cause de soi ce dont l’essence enveloppe l’existence, ou ce dont la nature ne peut être conçue que comme existante. II. Une chose est dite finie en son genre quand elle peut être bornée par une autre chose de même nature. Par exemple, un corps...

Ce livre est parfaitement mis en page pour une lecture sur Kobo. Extrait : Dans l’« exposé des motifs » de la contrefaçon des députés et le Sénat, les « fédérés » de 1871 d’amnistie qui vient d’être votée par la Chambre ne sont pas seulement représentés comme ayant « compromis...

Writing essays since the early 90’s, these missives found in “Because You Never Asked” are but a cross section of work that is still in progress today. Grapel considers them therapeutic objections to the paradigm of our culture and the negativity it is leading us into. “All cultures attempt...

  If You Want To Avoid Being Raped Or Need To Get Over It If You Have Been Raped This Is the Book For You.              There is no innocent rape and there is no legitimate rape. Rape is Rape. It is a crime. *...

This is a collection pf poem, songs about Canada and Canadians. 

"Public Power in California" examines the structural and economic issues affecting the expansion of municipal electric power utilities in the state of California. Although the discussion centers on specific examples in California, the implications of the analysis presented in this book are relevant for the viability of future municipalization of utilities in the United States.

On coins of a classical antiquity various symbolics is used various symbolics was used. The most widespread symbol in is the "vardzha" applied not only in India, but also Europe, Persia, China. Symbols – a swastika and "David's Star" are widely widespread. In this work distribution...

My purpose in this essay is to clarify my thoughts, to say at least tentatively, why I am attending the candlelight vigils – an illegal act in Malaysia. Why do I deliberately disobey the law? Why do I do it repeatedly? Why do I encourage others to do the same?