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The epic successor to Tim Weiner’s National Book Award-winning classic, Legacy of Ashes: a gripping and revelatory history of the CIA in the 21st century, reaching from 9/11 through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s battles with Russia and China—and with the President of the United States.

Brazil: Sleeping Giant is a sweeping, urgent, and accessible history of one of the world’s most important—and most misunderstood—nations. From the ancient geological origins of the Amazon rainforest to the explosive social and political battles of the 21st century, this book tells the story of Brazil in all its contradictions: a country of wealth and poverty, democracy and dictatorship, global influence and internal fragility. Author and historian Donald Elton explores the deep roots of Brazil’s inequality, the cultural power of its music and people, and the global stakes of the ...

The United States may still be the world's strongest country, but it now faces real challenges at both a global and regional level. The unipolar world which was dominated by America after the Cold War is gone. Unlike the Soviet Union, China is both a military and economic competitor and it is actively challenging the norms and institutions that the US used to shape an international order during and after the Cold War.

Ukraine: Their Blood, Our Treasure is a fearless investigation into one of the most controversial and under-explored stories of our time: the intersection of war, corruption, and foreign influence in the heart of Eastern Europe. As global attention remains fixated on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, this book cuts through the headlines and political posturing to expose a deeper, more unsettling reality. Why has Ukraine, despite receiving over $150 billion in Western aid, struggled to achieve a decisive military victory? Who really benefits from the flow of foreign money, arms, and ...

The year is 2030, and America has finally collapsed. The former ruling plutocracy has flown the coop, reconstituting themselves in a wealthy residential area of Buenos Aires, their vast wealth withdrawn from America and shuttled off to Zurich and the Cayman Islands. American political progressives undertake the task of rebuilding the country from the ground up. Chief among these is Sam Field, a middle-aged man going back and forth between therapy sessions and political organization. Once a reporter for the Washington Post, he is now consultant to a journalistic consortium. He is also caught...

In The Open Conspiracy, H.G. Wells presents a visionary manifesto for reshaping human civilization. Written in the aftermath of World War I and on the brink of global upheaval, Wells calls for a transformative movement rooted in science, reason, and a renewed sense of global purpose.

FELA KUTI: THE TRIAL A musical play by Dan Ochogo Oronje “A powerful, riveting courtroom drama that brings the spirit of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti to life.” In FELA KUTI: TRIAL, we witness an innovative approach to storytelling. Iconic Nigerian musician and revolutionary Fela Anikulapo Kuti faces an imagined court case where the state of Nigeria puts him on trial for his music, his activism, and his defiance of oppressive regimes. Through his most provocative songs—like “Zombie,” “Sorrow, Tears and Blood,” and “Coffin For Head Of State”—Fela defends not only himself but ...

Ucrania: Su Sangre, Nuestro Tesoro es una investigación audaz sobre uno de los temas más controvertidos y poco explorados de nuestra época: la intersección entre guerra, corrupción y poder extranjero en el corazón de Europa del Este. Mientras el mundo observa la guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania, este libro va más allá de los titulares y el discurso oficial para exponer una realidad mucho más inquietante. ¿Cómo es posible que Ucrania, a pesar de recibir más de 150 mil millones de dólares en ayuda occidental, no haya logrado una victoria decisiva? ¿Quién se beneficia realmente del ...

Achieve a Unified Africa with a Single Currency in Just 3 Years, even if We’ve Struggled with Economic Integration for Decades Do you aspire to witness the economic revitalization of Africa through a single unified currency? Are you curious about the practicalities behind an African fiscal union and how it can foster continental unity? Do you want to know the tangible steps and strategies needed to overcome political and social fragmentation? If so, you’re not alone. Countless African policymakers, students, Pan-Africanists, and visionaries share a common dream of economic unity. ...

En el año 2000, el libro Plan Colombia La paz Armada, de Kintto Lucas, señalaba que en pocos años el conflicto interno colombiano entraría en una fase desconocida, en la cual se aplicarían bombardeos selectivos a campamentos guerrilleros y se involucraría a Ecuador en lo que denominó un Kosovo andino. Cuando Lucas en una entrevista le planteó a Raúl Reyes la hipótesis de los bombardeos selectivos, el líder de las FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia) dijo que era imposible utilizar esa tecnología en la selva colombiana donde se movía la guerrilla. Ocho años ...

In a rapidly shifting world order, two giants stand at the crossroads of history: China and the United States. One ascendant, the other uncertain. One state-driven, the other market-led. Who will lead the 21st century? In Dragon vs. Eagle, Mike Feng Zheng delivers a bold, timely, and eye-opening strategic analysis of the global power struggle that will define the future of our world. Drawing on deep economic insights, historical comparisons, and geopolitical realities, this book examines the strengths and vulnerabilities of both empires—without ideological bias. Inside, you’ll discover:...

IIf we continue as we are, with birth rates falling globally, the world’s human population will peak in the next few decades – and then begin a sudden and rapid decline. It would be easy to think that fewer people would be better: better for the planet, better for the people who remain. In After the Spike, two leading population economists ask us to think again.

In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark. NotPetya spread around the world, inflicting an unprecedented ten billion dollars in damage.

Brasil: Gigante Dormido es una historia épica, urgente y accesible de uno de los países más influyentes—y más incomprendidos—del mundo. Desde los orígenes geológicos del Amazonas hasta los conflictos políticos del siglo XXI, este libro traza la historia de Brasil en toda su complejidad: una nación de extrema riqueza y pobreza, esperanza democrática y golpes militares, poder cultural global y heridas coloniales aún abiertas. El autor Donald Elton analiza las raíces de la desigualdad brasileña, la fuerza de sus movimientos sociales, y la importancia crítica del Amazonas para ...

Who helped make the massacre in Gaza possible? The Enablers exposes the politicians, companies, media outlets, and celebrities who supported--or stayed silent during--Israel's deadly assault on Gaza. With clear facts, Marwan Julio Khadar shows how bombs need more than just launch codes--they need approval.

Truth matters, and this book is one concerned citizen’s humble attempt to help set the record straight on Trump and MAGA, with help from Perplexity AI. Allowah Lani and Perplexity cover every angle of the Trump presidency to make a solid case that America can do better, and must do better if democracy is to survive. A serious book written in an often humorous and very accessible, reader-friendly format for the average person, this book in a sense presents a time capsule of the chaotic spectacle that has been the second Trump term as POTUS. The book makes every attempt to present an ...

They said it never happened. That’s exactly how the CIA wanted it. In Covert CIA Missions, George T. Masterson delivers a raw, insider’s look at the CIA’s most secretive operations—from Reagan-era black ops and Cold War espionage to psychological warfare, MK-Ultra, and mind control experiments on civilians. This audiobook takes you behind the redacted lines of America’s most dangerous intelligence machine. If you’re ready to hear what they never wanted you to know, press play.

Due to their diplomatic experiences on Embassy Row, the government sends Rush and Ahmed as Ambassadors to the brand new Emirati Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel. The uniquely qualified duo give it their all.

Un libro que nos introduce en los laberintos de la realidad latinoamericana y mundial en los últimos 25 años. Kintto Lucas nos acerca una serie de análisis que se adelantaron a los hechos y colocaron frente al espejo el rumbo político, social, cultural y económico en un tiempo de cambios. El proceso de Hugo Chávez cuando pocos miraban hacia él, las imágenes de la cotidianidad cubana, la reforma agraria de los trabajadores rurales sin tierra de Brasil, el Frente Amplio de Uruguay, la lucha del movimiento indígena ecuatoriano, el significado del Plan Colombia y el modelo ...

Deceived: When Prophets Lie tackles one of the most devastating betrayals in the Christian faith; when those who claim to speak for God become instruments of deception. This powerful piece explores the heart-wrenching reality of prophets who dishonor the very Lord they profess to serve, either through deliberate falsehoods spoken in His holy name or through the subtle corruptions that flow from their positions of spiritual authority. Rather than simply talking about the motivations behind such betrayal, this book boldly addresses the critical question of when these deceptions occur and ...