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"Global Dictator Handbook" is a satirical, dystopian narrative that uses humor to critique the extreme nature of dictatorship. It serves as a cautionary tale about the erosion of freedoms and rights, reminding readers to cherish their freedom and autonomy.
This book's exaggerated scenarios and tongue-in-cheek comedy make it a compelling read for those interested in playfully educating themselves and others about the authoritarian regime that openly...
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An engrossing biography of the notorious Russian dictator by an author whose knowledge of Soviet-era archives far surpasses all others.
Josef Stalin exercised supreme power in the Soviet Union from 1929 until his death in 1953. During that quarter-century, by Oleg Khlevniuk's estimate, he caused the imprisonment and execution of no fewer than a million Soviet citizens per year. Millions more were victims of famine directly resulting from Stalin's...
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Democracy and Its Alternatives volume 16
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How does authoritarianism emerge? Can we predict when a dictator will come to power?
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Tired of being stuck in a chair behind a desk?
Do you want to write more without sacrificing your health and sanity?
Learn how you can get more written while
Hiking or just going for a stroll
Driving
Watching your kids play at the park
Taking a bath
Multiple New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson has written 160 books-nearly fifteen million words!-most of them by dictating into a hand-held recorder while hiking.
Award-winning novelist...
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The bundle of 31 letters, the pages of which had long yellowed with age, had lain hidden in the attic where they were found for over a century. Only when the razor-sharp script was examined further did historians discover just who had written them – and that person, Alois, was Adolf Hitler's father. Born Alois Schicklgruber on 7 June 1837, the identity of his biological father still undisclosed, Alois eventually became a civil servant in the Austrian...
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In this profound historical examination, "Alexander Lukashenko: A Historical Analysis of Europe's Longest Ruling Dictator" offers an in-depth exploration into the life and leadership of Belarus's enigmatic leader. Since his ascendancy to power in 1994, Lukashenko has become a fixture of Eastern European politics, wielding an unparalleled degree of authority in post-Soviet Belarus.Key components of this illuminative work include:The Early Life: A look...
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Introducing Taming Your Miniature Dictator: A Parent's Guide to Ruling the Toddler Kingdom. Making school less intimidating for your children, stopping your children from hitting, biting, pushing, and shoving, managing your children's anger, providing the best nutrition to prevent your child from getting sick, substituting junk food for healthy snacks, whether homeschooling is better for kids, and whether your child has ADHD are all covered in this...
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The United States falls in love with Mobutu Sese Seko and lavishes him with security, support and gifts. He finds happiness in what he always refers to as his "defining relationship" - until the Soviet Union vanishes into history and Washington's affection turns to indifference, then disapproval. Mobutu is hiding something that will allow him to survive Washington's betrayal.
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Meinungsfreiheit und freier Journalismus sind die schärfsten Waffen zur Verteidigung von Demokratien. Maria Ressa steht wie keine andere für den Kampf um die Wahrheit und gegen Hass und Gewalt. In ihrem Buch beschreibt sie, wie Demokratien durch Autokraten und Diktatoren ausgehöhlt werden - mittels sozialer Medien. Denn Facebook und Google dulden aus Profitgier Propaganda und Fake News. Ressa legt ein Netzwerk der Desinformation offen, das den...
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Before becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's Ministry for Propaganda and its film studios. Conceiving every movie made, he acted as producer and screenwriter. Despite this control, he was underwhelmed by the available talent and took drastic steps, ordering the kidnapping of Choi Eun-Hee (Madam Choi)-South Korea's most famous actress-and her ex-husband Shin Sang-Ok, the country's most famous filmmaker.Madam Choi...
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"With Blood in Their Hands: Biographies of Contemporary Dictators" offers a chilling yet illuminating exploration into the lives and reigns of some of the most notorious dictators of the modern era. From their rise to power to their ruthless methods of control, this compelling book provides a comprehensive examination of the individuals who have wielded authoritarian rule over their nations with devastating consequences.Through meticulous research...
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It seemed like the perfect crime… that should have been his first warning. Labor Day Weekend, an empty office building down in sleepy Point Loma: basically a sitting-duck target for any second-story man worth a nickel. Especially one with a lifetime of skills to draw upon-not to mention all the magic passcodes tucked comfortably away in his back pocket.Nothing could go wrong, or that was how it seemed… but in the end, he couldn't honestly blame...
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"Comparative Autocrats" delves deep into the tumultuous era of the 1950s and 1960s in Latin America, a period marked by political upheavals, revolutions, and the rise of several prominent dictators. The book offers a comparative study, examining the regimes of these autocrats, their ideologies, governance methods, and the lasting impact they had on their respective nations and the continent as a whole.Key facets of the book include:Historical Backdrop:...
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World War I The "Great War" volume 14
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Attempts to break the immobility of trench warfare produced storm troopers, fearless warriors habituated to the trench landscape to a disturbing degree. Two ordinary soldiers seemed to enjoy the war too much: Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler.
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One of the Democratic Party's most successful strategists tells the inside stories of his most dramatic victories and failures, while illustrating how technology and politics merged to change the political process in America.
For the last 30 years, Douglas E. Schoen has been one of the most innovative people in Democratic politics, working behind the scenes as a political strategist for some of the world's most influential and respected politicians....
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Seed for thoughts, Similar or opposite we all have the right to oppose or accept the thoughts of others. We may not agree, or we may agree. When we force our opinions on others either by rank, our station in life or by power, by will of that rank, or wealth. When we use misinformation, mislead by ignorance shame on us. When we mislead by our intelligence or education, shame on us. When we mislead by deliberate act are we bullies or dictators?...