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A quarter of a century after the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren, the magnitude of this tragedy remains fresh. Yet, Carolyn is still an enigmatic figure, a woman whose short life in the spotlight was besieged with misogyny and cruelty. Amidst today’s cultural reckoning about the way our media treats women, Elizabeth Beller explores the real person behind the tabloid headlines and media frenzy.

Some of the smartest commentary about what’s happening in America is coming from a comedian—this comedian being Bill Maher. If you want to understand what’s wrong with this country, it turns out that one of the best informed and most thought-provoking analysts is this very funny pothead.

In this book, Riley scrutinizes the perspectives of athletes on the opposing side of this debate, deconstructing their arguments with science, facts, and logic. She also asks what has happened to free speech and dissent in this country, where it now seems nearly impossible to have a well-reasoned debate. And in telling her story, Riley reveals what’s at stake if the truth-seekers remain silent about the injustices women face from radical agendas.

Escaping the Housing Trap is the must-have resource for everyone with a stake in the future of housing in America-and that means everyone. Listeners will find discussions of housing as an investment and how the country's neighborhoods are being transformed by the introduction of large amounts of investment; explorations of housing as shelter, including discussions of zoning policy and NIMBYism; and a comprehensive overview of the Strong Towns approach to solving the American housing crisis.

Mao Zedong threw his country into a frenzy with the Great Leap Forward, an attempt to catch up with and overtake the West in less than fifteen years. It led to one of the greatest catastrophes the world has ever known. Dikotter's extraordinary research within Chinese archives brings together for the first time what happened in the corridors of power with the everyday experiences of ordinary people, giving voice to the dead and disenfranchised. This groundbreaking account definitively recasts the history of the People's Republic of China.

The United States has become an almost unrecognizable country—with millions in thrall to conspiracy theories, toxic populism, and the far right edging closer to total power—a dire threat to civil society and democratic institutions. While the MAGA movement was in remission due to Donald Trump's defeat in 2020, the fascist fringes have not just survived but have continued to thrive and burrow into the mainstream. The January 6th Capitol Riot prosecutions have done little to curb their enthusiasm for mayhem. Trump's base in the Republican Party is committed to their candidate like never before.

Carl Siciliano met Ali Forney—a Black nonbinary teenager known for fierce loyalty to friends and an unshakeable faith that “my God will love me for who I am”—in 1994 while working at a daytime center for homeless youth in New York City. Nineteen years old, Forney was one of thousands Siciliano encountered who had been driven from their homes by rejecting families, forced to struggle in the streets due to homophobic and transphobic violence in the shelters.

In the midst of political unrest throughout the world, Dr. West has introduced an ideology that if implemented, will surely change the way we see and interact during any campaign season. He uses his knowledge of civility to chart a path forward towards peaceful and civil campaigns. This book is strategically designed for politicians, their campaign staff, and the general public.

Taiwan's New President Lai Ching-te: A Call for Peace Amid Tensions with China On Monday, May 20, 2023, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, was sworn in as the new President of Taiwan, succeeding Tsai Ing-wen. In his inauguration speech, President Lai addressed the complex relationship between Taiwan and China, emphasizing his desire for peace while also asserting Taiwan's determination to defend itself against threats and intimidation from Beijing. The speech highlighted the delicate balance that Taiwan must maintain in its dealings with China, as well as the challenges and opportunities...

How to become a human rights professional is not an academic book on human rights law, but a practical career guide for anyone who wants to learn more about human rights advocacy, whether they are just starting or have years of experience. "I absolutely LOVE THIS BOOK! I learned a lot reading this. Human rights need to be recognized as more than a buzz phrase, they're grounded in our everyday experiences." - Violeta Antovska Diplomatic Security Officer to the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the UN Human rights work is much more than just providing volunteer service to your community. If done ...

Welcome to GenX TV, the podcast where two seasoned GenXers and one bewildered GenZer come together to dissect the chaos of today's world. Remember when MTV played music videos and phones had cords? We do, and we're here to remind you just how much better (or worse) things were back in the day.Join us as we navigate the latest trends, political fiascos, and social media disasters with a healthy dose of sarcasm and a sprinkle of nostalgia.Whether you're a latchkey kid who survived on Pop-Tarts and Saturday morning cartoons or a digital native who can't imagine life without Wi-Fi, we've got ...

Ed Dwight: A Trailblazer's Journey from Astronaut Trainee to Space Traveler Edward Joseph Dwight Jr., commonly known as Ed Dwight, was born on September 9, 1933, in Kansas City, Kansas, during an era marked by deeply entrenched racial segregation and widespread discrimination against African Americans. Growing up in this challenging environment, Dwight faced numerous obstacles and barriers to success, but his parents instilled in him a strong sense of determination, a commitment to hard work, and an unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives. Dwight's father, Ed Dwight Sr.,...

A must-listen for anyone concerned about social justice and the future of our democracy, The Last Plantation exposes the mechanisms that perpetuate racial inequality in the halls of Congress and challenges us to confront and transform this unequal workplace that shapes our politics and society.

American households are awash in expensive credit card debt. But where did all this debt come from? In this history of the rise of postwar American finance, Sean H. Vanatta shows how bankers created our credit card economy and, with it, the indebted nation we know today.

Between 1958 and 1962, 45 million Chinese people were worked, starved or beaten to death. Mao Zedong threw his country into a frenzy with the Great Leap Forward, an attempt to catch up with and overtake the West in less than fifteen years. It led to one of the greatest catastrophes the world has ever known. Dikotter's extraordinary research within Chinese archives brings together for the first time what happened in the corridors of power with the everyday experiences of ordinary people, giving voice to the dead and disenfranchised.

In Morning After the Revolution, Bowles gives listeners a front-row seat to the absurd drama of a political movement gone mad. With irreverent accounts of attending a multi-day course on 'The Toxic Trends of Whiteness,' following the social justice activists who run 'Abolitionist Entertainment, LLC,' and trying to please the New York Times's 'disinformation czar,' she deftly exposes the more comic excesses of a movement that went from a sideshow to the very centre of Western life.

On November 5, 2024, America will enter a gate of history that will open for us a new era of freedom and prosperity or a swift decline into irreversible tyranny. The hopes and dreams of millions of struggling Americans and the destiny of our children and grandchildren hang in the balance. Our two most cherished liberties enshrined in the first amendment of the Constitution—freedom of speech and the free exercise of religion—are under ravenous assault by wolves who seek to smite the shepherd, scatter the sheepdogs and devour the sheep.

Western political discourse on cybersecurity is dominated by news of Chinese military development of cyberwarfare capabilities and cyber exploitation against foreign governments, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. Western accounts, however, tell only one side of the story. Chinese leaders are also concerned with cyber insecurity, and Chinese authors frequently note that China is also a victim of foreign cyber attacks—predominantly from the United States. China and Cybersecurity is a comprehensive analysis of China's cyberspace threats and policies.

My Brother's Keeper tells the behind-the-scenes story of how the American president and the Israeli prime minister clashed about peace, war, and the future of the region.

Fifty-three percent of CPHQ candidates fail the exam. Here’s what successful test-takers do differently. While mastering all the essential concepts and topics can certainly improve your chances of earning your certification, passing the CPHQ has less to do with what you know or even how you apply what you know...and more to do with your overall approach to taking the exam itself.