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"What if there were a set of rules to educate people against race-based social faux pas that damage relationships, perpetuate racist stereotypes, and harm people of color? This book provides just that in an effort to slow the malignant domino effect of race-based ignorance in American communities and workplaces to help address the vestiges of our nation's racist past. Race Rules is an innovative, practical manual for white people of the unwritten...
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"Jen has dumped Andy, and he's handling the breakup in exactly the way all his friends and family might have expected: very, very badly. Crashing at his mother's house and obsessively photographing his hairline, Andy embraces the rites and rituals of every breakup-the ill-advised decision to move onto a houseboat, the forced merriment of a lads' night out, the accidental late-night text to the ex-all resulting in a never-ending shame spiral. Even...
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A Concise History of the (In)Famous Doctrine that Gave Rise to the American Empire
President James Monroe's 1823 message to Congress declaring opposition to European colonization in the Western Hemisphere became the cornerstone of nineteenth-century American statecraft. Monroe's message proclaimed anticolonial principles, yet it rapidly became the myth and means for subsequent generations of politicians to pursue expansionist foreign policies. Time...
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Nearly three years have passed since that tragic day in September. Since then, our wounds have healed, but our senses and memories have dulled.
At first, the nation rallied behind its leader. But by the time the confrontation with Iraq presented itself, our courage and moral certainty seemed to fade in the face of partisan bickering and posturing.
Now the political left and the Democratic Party are trying to use the demanding aftermath of the war...
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When a family member dies, often the response of children is overlooked or underestimated. This very important book makes tangible the range of emotions felt but not completely understood by children for the loss of a parent or sibling. It offers welcome channels of response that can help survivors to not only understand their feelings but also come to grips with the loss and get on positively with their lives.
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Este es el primero de tres tomos de la colección Gridale que recogen temas de varias de las ponencias presentadas por académicos latinoamericanos y europeos en un Simposio organizado por el Gridale y el ielepi en la Universidad Alcalá de Henares, España, en octubre de 2022 para analizar los resultados de la Conferencia sobre el Futuro de Europa realizada durante un año entre 2012 y 2022, con el objetivo de brindar oportunidades a la ciudadanía...
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Les compétences relationnelles font l'objet d'une multitude de publications, mais rares sont les ouvrages qui en présentent les fondements. Véritable ressource d'autoformation sur la connaissance de soi, la gestion de ses émotions et l'écoute, ce guide dévoile des stratégies indispensables à l'élaboration de relations interpersonnelles saines et constructives. Alliant théorie et pratique, il offre une vision holistique des concepts de base,...
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Get the Summary of Richard C. Schwartz's Introduction to Internal Family Systems in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Introduction to Internal Family Systems" by Richard C. Schwartz presents the IFS Model, a therapeutic approach that views the mind as composed of multiple "parts" with distinct roles and emotions. These parts include managers, firefighters, and exiles, each carrying burdens from past traumas and shaping...
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¿Te sientes atrapado/a en un ciclo de ansiedad y dudas en tus relaciones? ¡Es hora de liberarte y descubrir cómo construir vínculos sólidos y saludables!Sumérgete en "Superando el apego ansioso" y desbloquea las claves para una vida amorosa plena y satisfactoria. Este cautivador libro explora las complejidades del estilo de apego ansioso, esa búsqueda incesante de afecto y validación que puede obstaculizar tus conexiones más preciadas.Con...
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¿Alguna vez has sentido que estás atrapada en el ciclo interminable de complacer a los demás, sin importar las consecuencias para ti misma? El síndrome de la niña buena es un patrón de comportamiento que afecta principalmente a las mujeres que han sido educadas bajo el principio de la obediencia, la sumisión y la búsqueda de la aprobación ajena. Estas mujeres suelen anteponer las necesidades y deseos de los demás a los suyos propios, y sienten...
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Dutton
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[2024]
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"The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 dawned what Francis Fukuyama called "The End of History." Three decades later, Jim Sciutto said on CNN's air as the Ukraine war began, that we are living in a "1939 moment." History never ended-it barely paused-and the global order as we have known it is now gone. Great powers are reinvigorated and determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as it escalates, this new order will affect everyone across...
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From the American Revolution, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the waning popularity of the Iraq war, Philip Golub depicts the long American journey to global ascendancy.
Through the study of imperial identity formation, Golub shows how a culture of force and expansion has shaped American foreign policy. Taking a historical and sociological approach to his examination of the US logic of world power, he reveals how entrenched...
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The book is based on the findings, the study recommends the following to the policymakers. Firstly, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has to rethink the vision and mission of the ministries and develop their capacities accordingly. Secondly, new strategies should be designed and introduced at different levels coupling with efficient follow-up system. Besides, practice-oriented training has to be organized on systems thinking and boundary...
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In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.
Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim...
16) Global Challenges and Solutions: A Comprehensive Overview Global Priorities: Addressing Critical
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The purpose of this book is to facilitate meaningful dialogue and inspire tangible actions regarding the topics discussed within its pages. My aim is to provide a comprehensive resource that not only enlightens but also encourages readers to engage in thoughtful consideration and proactive steps towards addressing the issues presented.To the Global Community:This book, "Global Priorities: Addressing Critical Challenges for a Better World," is dedicated...
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This book takes a look at China's position a range of global issues, arguing that its multipolar diplomacy offers a strategy to constrain US hegemony.
Many people assume that China will follow an imperialistic strategy and stand in direct conflict with the American empire. However, China is in fact taking a multilateral approach, offering real assistance to developing countries and helping to build the institutions required to run a multipolar...
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"A Tapestry of Change" delves deep into the wave of Color Revolutions that swept across parts of Europe in the early 21st century. These peaceful political movements, each labeled with a distinct color, marked a significant turning point in the histories of the nations where they occurred, leading to profound transformations from post-Soviet oligarchic systems to aspirations of more democratic governance.Inside the pages of this comprehensive analysis,...
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Despite Washington's military supremacy, its economic foundations have been weakening since the Vietnam war – accelerated by the great recession and credit-rating downgrade – and its global authority dented by the quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This book intervenes in the debates surrounding America's status as an empire. It analyses Immanuel Wallerstein and others who argue that the US is in decline, to those who maintain that it remains...
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The killing of Osama Bin Laden highlighted the tense relationship between the US and Pakistani governments. This book considers the evolving nature of this relationship and Pakistan's place within the global order.
Whereas standard accounts focus on the US-Pakistan relationship in isolation, Pakistan: The US, Geopolitics and Grand Strategies provides a broader geopolitical perspective. It analyses Pakistan's relations with the US after a decade...
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