Social Control

In this ground-breaking analysis, author James Kurth (a Harvard student of Samuel Huntington) explains that the roots of America's current foreign policy crisis lie in contradictions of an American empire which attempted to transform traditional American national interests promoted by Presidents like Teddy Roosevelt and FDR into a new American-led global order that has unsuccessfully attempted to promote supposedly universal, rather than uniquely American, ideals.

These seven precedent-setting case studies taken from the files of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Commission illustrate vital issues addressed in the first decade of Las Vegas' megaresorts.

Representative democracies in the US and around the world are in trouble. Due to the political divide and political party extremism, people are upset, and looking for a government that better serves them. Books and articles are rife with blame, but no realistic, actionable solution has been put forth. Minor changes have been proposed such as term limits and multi-voting. However, no one has examined the root cause of the problem, much less developed a practical solution to toxic, destructive politics that incite hate and violence. Until now....

La historia definitiva de cómo una revolucionaria herramienta de información se convirtió en el mayor desastre empresarial del sigloKurt Wagner se adentra en la fascinante historia de la empresa que revolucionó los medios de comunicación a escala global. Un extraordinario reportaje que parte desde sus orígenes hasta la brutal batalla legal y financiera que protagonizó Elon Musk por hacerse con la compañía.

You are probably not aware, because of their hidden nature, but artificial intelligence systems are all around you affecting some of the biggest areas of your life - jobs, loans, kids, mental health, relationships, freedoms, and even healthcare decisions that can determine if you live or die.

¿Cansado de ser manipulado y de sentirse impotente? Esta guía le ayudará a reconocer y contrarrestar tácticas de manipulación psicológica. Diseñada para profesionales y entusiastas, ofrece conocimientos profundos sobre los mecanismos ocultos de la mente humana y ejemplos prácticos para aplicar de inmediato.

Charles offers new insight into the evolution of the gun rights movement and how politicians responded to anti-gun control hardliners. He examines in detail how the National Rifle Association reinvented itself as well as how other advocacy groups challenged the NRA's political monopoly. Offering a deep dive into the politicization of gun rights, Vote Gun reveals the origins of the acrimonious divisions that persist to this day.

Imagine what it would be like to be able to influence people. Not just to have them tolerate your ideas, but be really moved by them. What would it be like if you could easily get people on your side? What if you could turn every conflict in your favor, and easily get people to agree with you? Just think what this would mean for your career, your work, and your relationships.

If there’s one thing that a lot of people around the world know about the US it’s that Americans love guns. Depending on who you are this might be a source of pride; knowing that your country provides you with the ultimate freedom to preserve life and liberty. For others it’s a source of shame that even while being the richest nation in the world, it doesn’t come close to having the same level of gun control as many "Third World" nations. This is where this book on gun control comes in. Here you will be given an insightful look into the world of firearms and gun control.

A timely primer on the conflict between the United States and Iran by scholars of Middle Eastern politics who advocate diplomacy and de-escalation.

Do you constantly feel anxious? Do you always make negative thoughts about everything? Everyone has experienced anxiety, but many people are having a hard time dealing with it. Anxiety and stress make you feel powerless, this feelings lock you up in a cage from which it’s difficult to escape. If you want a positive turn for your life and you want to get rid of what obstacles you to reach your interior happiness: Consider listening to this audiobook, these advices has saved me more than once.

Terrorism kills far fewer Americans annually than automobile accidents, firearms, or even lightning strikes. Given this minimal risk, why does the US continue expending lives and treasure to fight the global war on terror? In Monsters to Destroy, Navin A. Bapat argues that the war on terror provides the US a cover for its efforts to expand and preserve American control over global energy markets.

Have you ever felt manipulated or taken advantage of? Have you ever fallen victim to someone's charisma only to realize later that you had been scammed or ripped off? People are manipulated every single day, and the crazy thing is that most of the time they aren’t even aware of it. Subliminal messages, hypnotic trance inductions, and mass psychological brainwashing are just some of the techniques that are ceaselessly employed to the advantage of these manipulators. Learn to use the powerful psychological knowledge to your advantage, and stop being manipulated by others.

Do you struggle dealing with people to trigger desired action? Do you think you lack effective communication skills to convince people? If answer to any or all of the above answers is yes, then you are on the right place now. The Art of Manipulation in 2019 offers you a powerful framework to master powerful and practical ways to influence and control people’s behavior, negotiate better, make your pitch and manipulate others to get what you want.

Improve your social skills, control your emotions, and handle difficult people. Emotional intelligence has been proven impactful for decades, and has been philosophized for centuries, as a prudent way to get ahead of your competition as you ascend to leadership positions. In addition, it improves your mental health, emotional stability, and personal relationships. Keep practicing. Emotions should always work for you, not against you.

Do you have what it takes to grasp your emotions? Did you realize that your daily emotional revelries shapes the choices you're making and the moves you are taking? It has been said that it's not what happens to us - alternatively - how we respond to what occurs, that determines the consequences you may enjoy in your lifestyles. And how you respond is immediately inspired by how you pick to interpret the occasions and instances of your lifestyles.

In the audiobook The Automatic Diet, listeners discover how to harness the power of time-tested behavior modification techniques and empower themselves to lose weight and keep it off, automatically. All successful dieters share a common "secret" to consistently maintain their weight. The secret is that they do not have to think about what they are doing.

Maeve struggles to live up the ideals of the strong, independent, successful businesswoman and guru whose books and classes are the gold-standard for woman entrepreneurs. All Maeve has ever wanted is to design red carpet attire for Hollywood’s brightest stars. But her Midwestern family and friends have nothing but discouragement for her. Get real. Get a real job. Get back to real life. Frustrated by the clannishness of the fashion industry and the lack of support in her own life, Maeve decides to start her own online company making custom garments from her own designs.

As we notice the ways we need to grow and change, NLP helps us master ourselves before teaching us how to master the communications skills we need to be effective with others. The benefits of knowing and using NLP have been around since the 1970s, and today companies and professionals around the world use it to boost their team’s interpersonal and individual success. By using NLP, whether you’re in the boardroom or the living room, you can learn how to quickly improve yourself and influence others for the better!

This comprehensive manual for understanding and preparing for the looming changes to reproductive rights law explains how to get the healthcare you need - by any means necessary. Activist and writer Robin Marty guides listeners through various worst-case scenarios of a post-Roe America and offers ways to fight back, including how to acquire financial support, how to use existing networks and create new ones, and how to, when required, work outside existing legal systems.