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Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their constituents. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of today’s developing countries—with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world.

Revolution is a visionary sci-fi novel speculating on the future collapse of the Soviet Union. Written decades before the USSR’s actual downfall, this novel imagines the political, social, and global consequences of such an event. A fascinating blend of political theory, futuristic speculation, and gripping storytelling.

In Morning After the Revolution, Bowles gives listeners a front-row seat to the absurd drama of a political movement gone mad. With irreverent accounts of attending a multi-day course on 'The Toxic Trends of Whiteness,' following the social justice activists who run 'Abolitionist Entertainment, LLC,' and trying to please the New York Times's 'disinformation czar,' she deftly exposes the more comic excesses of a movement that went from a sideshow to the very centre of Western life.

From 1789 in France to 2011 in Cairo, revolutions have shaken the world. They have often, though not always, sparked cataclysmic violence, and have at times won miraculous victories, though at other times suffered devastating defeat. This Very Short Introduction illuminates the revolutionaries, their strategies, their successes and failures, and the ways in which revolutions continue to dominate world events and the popular imagination. 

'Eye-opening and inspirational . . . An utterly fascinating and gloriously fiery read' FELICITY CLOAKE 'A barnstorming book' GUARDIAN 'Fascinating . . . full of inspirational tales' OBSERVER Simone de Beauvoir borrowed her lover's bike to cycle around Paris in the 1940s, instantly falling in...

From the cofounder of the Amazon Labor Union, a definitive how-to guide to workplace organizing told through a David vs. Goliath chronicle for the ages. This program is read by the author. On April 1, 2022, the Amazon warehouse known as JFK8, in Staten Island, notched an improbable victory when...

L'essayiste québécois analyse ce qu'il appelle la vision diversitaire du monde, une forme de terrorisme intellectuel qui, dans les pays occidentaux, inverserait le devoir d'intégration en faisant droit aux revendications issues de minorités ethniques. Il pointe une poussée racialiste, dont la radicalité serait propice à un nouveau totalitarisme se revendiquant de la lutte contre l'intolérance.

The sexual revolution has liberated us to enjoy a heady mixture of erotic freedom and personal autonomy. Right? Wrong, argues Louise Perry in her provocative new book.

In this exhilarating journey into underground parties, pulsating with life and limitless possibility, acclaimed author Amin Ghaziani unveils the unexpected revolution revitalizing urban nightlife. Far from the gay bar with its largely white, gay male clientele, here is a dazzling scene of secret parties—club nights—wherein culture creatives, many of whom are queer, trans, and racial minorities, reclaim the night in the name of those too long left out.

Just three not-so-average Dommes. We co-own a homestead together, share subs, and transform lives, one FLR at a time.

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For The Revolution amplifies the voices of people and organizations working to heal humanity and our planet. At FTR, we hold a vision of a more just existence, one that priorities human and planet rights. It is our mission to amplify the voices of those working hard to make that vision a reality. And we believe in getting listeners involved, so that you too, can sew the seed of your light into the fabric of a better world.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Klaus Schwab, read by Nicholas Guy Smith. The founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum on how the impending technological revolution will change our lives We are on the brink...

It started about a month ago in a Publix parking lot, of all places. I was sitting there praying, asking God to help me understand how the world had become so angry. I asked why it was so hard for people to love their neighbor as they love themselves. And He responded, "Maybe that's exactly what they are doing." It was like being struck by a lightning bolt. I grabbed my phone, opened my notes app and started writing everything that came to mind after that.What you're about to hear is partly what I wrote. I couldn't stop thinking about what God has said. People are struggling to love themselves...

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage?

A revelatory account of how words and actions combined to destroy Britain's colonial rule and secure Washington's American victory The American Revolution was not only fought on bloody battlefields, it was waged with the ink of pen and print. George Goodwin shows how the leaders of the American...

The story of how a primate species created a world full of skyscrapers, airplanes, nuclear weapons, and vaccines. From the mass production of cotton weaving in the first industrial revolution of the 18th Century, to the digital revolution of today, this podcast will explore the ways our world has rapidly changed.

Have you ever felt trapped in your own mind, unable to see a way out? Have you ever sat in a room feeling alone, ruminating, and asking yourself: How can I transform my life from darkness to light? How will I get through this darkness? I was once in that very room, feeling like the walls were closing in on me. But I chose to break free from my pain and trauma, and it changed my life forever. Are you searching for your life's true purpose? Are you ready to find inner peace and tranquility? Do you want to live a life filled with abundance and happiness? Do you want to connect with like-minded ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Stell dir vor: Dezember 1773, Boston Harbor. Männer als Indianer verkleidet schleichen an Bord britischer Schiffe – und kippen Tee ins Meer. Der Funke, der eine Revolution entfacht. Dieses Hörbuch nimmt dich mit auf eine Reise durch die bewegte...

In 2014's The Accidental Superpower, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan made the case that geographic, demographic, and energy trends were unravelling the global system. Zeihan takes the story a step further in The Absent Superpower, mapping out the threats and opportunities as the world descends into disorder.