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How Labor lost the race, how Bill Shorten could save the party, and why it matters. In the 2007 election, led by Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard they smashed the Howard government and made the country look fresh and optimistic again. But, under the sunny exterior lurked unchecked tensions, corrupt members, factional warlords, leadership woes. Now, Labor's pains have become the Abbott-led Coalition's gain. For journalist and former Young Laborite, Aaron...
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Un análisis, en profundidad, sobre la situación actual del mundo, y algunas reflexiones sobre cómo reconducir la deriva actual
Este libro es fruto de un enorme trabajo de selección de información de todo tipo, y de su posterior análisis, que permite responder a interrogantes como: ¿hasta qué punto predomina en el ser humano lo irracional sobre lo racional?, ¿cuáles son las causas de la desigualdad entre los seres humanos?, ¿cuánto...
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Globalization is exposing social fissures between those with the education, skills, and mobility to flourish in an unfettered world market-the apparent "winners" and those without. These apparent "losers" are increasingly, anxious about their standards of living and their precarious place in an integrated world economy. The result is severe tension between the market and broad sectors of society, with governments caught in the middle. Compounding...
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EL AUTOR DE BEST SELLERS # 1 HA REGRESADO CON UN CLÁSICO ORWELLIANO ...Estimado amigo,Te escribo en el año 2084, donde la famosa cita de Margaret Thatcher ha cobrado vida: No existe tal cosa como la sociedad. Ahora, el silencio y la falta de interacción son la norma. Las personas no se comunican ni colaboran, sino que compiten entre sí.Esta transformación ha tenido consecuencias trágicas. La población, privada de conexiones sociales, ha caído...
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This collection of 40 essays presents the many facets of Islam and it's doctrine in the context of today's events from the perspective of the non-Muslim. More than half the foundational Islamic doctrine concerns the non-Muslim so it is important that they know something about it.
The book is meant to be educational but in a conversational way focusing on one aspect of Islam at a time. Topics include finance, women, geopolitics, charity, slavery,...
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The New Age movement, a diverse and eclectic spiritual and philosophical movement, emerged in the latter half of the 20th century and has since gained popularity around the world. This movement encompasses a wide range of beliefs, practices, and ideas that often revolve around spiritual growth, holistic healing, and a shift in consciousness. To understand the New Age movement, one must delve into its origins, key influencers, and the philosophical...
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This is the must-read book for those who want to truly understand divided America. Learn the who, how, when, what, and why events and motivation that have and will continue to further divide and deepen the uncivil cultural war taking place in our country.
In his ninth blockbuster book, renowned futurist and world affairs expert Barry H. Minkin, "the 21st Century Nostradamus," uses his uncanny ability to objectively synthesis, summarize, and simplify...
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This book is about the political division in the US. The purpose and main idea focus on the buyer's desires and set up a clear structure and engaging tone while considering transitions and ending with a firm conclusion.
This book is intended to make us all aware of the driving forces of our extreme political divisions in the USA.
There is a possibility that as we have the proper types of dialogue some of them may be resolved, or not.
The roots,...
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Probably the most common reason for not finding truth in our lives is that we think we have already found it. Regardless of one's inclination to ponder a possible world-conspiracy, there is likely not a person on Earth who has not felt cheated and lied to by the powers that be. This book is for those intellectually honest readers who, in the light of proper evidence, are not afraid to admit to themselves that they have been duped on a massive scale....
12) The Paradox of Paradise: A Look at Corruption, Cultural Acidity, and Questionable Governance in J
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Jamaica stands at a critical juncture. The next 30 years will determine whether the island becomes a failed state akin to our Haitian neighbour, or we alter course and re-emerge as part of a civil society. Despite consistently ranking amongst the highest murder rates in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an average of 48 per 100,000 inhabitants, Jamaica has experienced noticeable economic growth and substantial infrastructure development over the...
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Far-right movements in Canada represent a multifaceted threat to the country's social fabric, democratic institutions, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. These movements pose significant systemic challenges that must be addressed to safeguard Canadian society. This is a report that I will be submitting to Canadian politicians. Some politicians, for whatever reason, do not wish to be notified of my evidence-based policy reports, and are listed...
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Introducing the ultimate guide to exploring the world, "The World in Your Hands". This comprehensive book provides a wealth of information on every country on the planet (they are in alphabetical order from volume 1 to 10 - each volume will contain 20 countries), covering all aspects of their history, language, food, sports, nature, arts, religion, economy, education, people, culture, music, interesting facts, and geography. Each chapter dives deep...
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About the Author I am 67 years old and retired. I graduated from a military high school in Georgia as an honor graduate. I then got a degree from college in Mathematics. I served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy during the Viet Nam war and was a computer programming instructor in anti-submarine warfare systems. I spent my 40 year career as a software developer and manager of software developers. Retired, I spent my time writing poetry, writing Pirkle...
16) W.C. Democracy
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As an elected politician, I wrote a book called W.C. Democracy, which contains 11 political solutions to end; Election Fraud, Fake News, Corrupt Politicians, Bad Science, Vaccine Passports, Lockdowns, Marxist Tyranny and the Oligarchy.This book provides a peaceful means to immediately restore Freedom and Democracy to the world. The 11 solutions and accompanying Action Plan and Political License and Regulatory Resolution provide an immediate form on...
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Making informed voting decisions is more important than ever. In "How Well Do You Know Your Candidates? " readers are guided step by step through the process of evaluating political candidates. This book helps voters understand the qualities that make a strong leader, recognize the impact of a candidate's past and present actions, and consider the importance of their future plans. It also dives into the dangers of extremism, the role of misinformation,...
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In a dystopian fiction, of 1908, HG Wells was already saying that mankinds moral progress had not caught up with its scientific progress. And that it was a world full of squabbling nations that could bring world civilisation to a crash.National wars still threaten this. As do pandemics, as deadly as the bubonic plague and the Spanish flu. Such apocalypses have been reinforced by a new destiny with destruction, an impending greenhouse effect, ultimately...
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The United States today faces unprecedented problems at home and abroad, and numerous commentators have suggested the country shows signs of civilizational decline analogous to the fall of Rome. In Horse Sense for the New Millennium, author Wesley Allen Riddle offers a lens for interpreting modern political events and presents a conservative commentary on American life and politics during the first decade of the 21st Century. The time and events detailed...
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