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The "silent majority" - a phrase coined by Richard Nixon in 1969 in response to Vietnam War protests and later used by Donald Trump as a campaign slogan - refers to the supposed wedge that exists between protesters in the street and the voters at home. The Loud Minority upends this view by demonstrating that voters are in fact directly informed and influenced by protest activism. Consequently, as protests grow in America, every facet of the electoral process is touched by this loud minority, benefiting the party perceived to be the most supportive of the protesters' messaging.

Single-mom and police chief's daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts, where her family owns and operates a bed and breakfast. With her two daughters in tow, she's ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling. When they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleen's best friend, Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall.

An anomalous, planetary event occurring once every 10 million years is approaching in a few short days. A projection of photons from the planet Saturn will magnify its image as a massive hologram against the Earth's atmosphere. The days leading up to the event cause Dorian Phoenix and Cora Cadence to sense something much stranger happening, challenging their place in this world and their understanding of the nature of reality.

Una francesa descendiente de cátaros del sur de Francia, que huye de la guerra en Europa, cuenta hechos fundacionales de la nación colombiana a partir de su vivencia en la desconocida América, a donde llega acompañada de Alexander von Humboldt, con quien sostenía una relación amorosa, y Aimé Bonpland. La cercanía con el astrónomo Francisco José de Caldas, en Santa Fe, la motiva a no continuar el viaje y quedarse al lado del prócer como copista de sus escritos, seduciéndolo, para vivir a escondidas una historia de amor. La francesa asume su corporalidad sin culpa ni pecado, como ...

Endlich hat es die NASA geschafft: Der erste Mensch hat soeben seinen Fuß auf die Oberfläche unseres Nachbarplaneten gesetzt. Doch die vier Astronauten der Mars-Expedition scheinen von unverschuldetem Unheil verfolgt: das Raumschiff einer privaten Organisation, das kurz nach ihnen eintrifft, havariert im Orbit. Nur sie können jetzt noch helfen und versuchen, zwanzig Leben zu retten. Dabei ahnen sie nichts von der unvorstellbaren Katastrophe, die sich hinter ihrem Rücken anbahnt - und die ihre Existenz grundlegend in Frage stellt.

These are little white papers I asked ChatGPT to flesh out for me to give me something to listen to in the car or gym. I find these interesting and thought I would share.

In a clear and wonderful way, Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and the exact process by which a human being can establish their eternal relationship with God. In terms of pure, spiritual knowledge the Bhagavad Gita is incomparable. Its intrinsic beauty is that its knowledge applies to all human beings and does not postulate any sectarian ideology. It is approachable from the sanctified realms of all religions and is glorified as the epitome of all spiritual teachings.

Get yourself on a vibe of gratitude, love, trust, and strength, and watch how things turn around fast. In this book, I will talk about how you can go beyond the matrix and fine-tune your vibrations with the universe; take control of your mind, present, and future. We have a better life in front of us, and it's time to take possession of it.

Told through personal, national, and cultural histories, Buffalo Girl is a feminist indictment of the violence used to define and control women's bodies. These poems are full of lush tropical plants, dense forests, pockets of wildflowers, and full of the wolves that lurk in the forests of our everyday lives. Opening the whispered frames around sexuality and sex work, immersed in the unflattering symptoms of survival, Buffalo Girl burgeons with matrilineal love and corporeal rage while censuring the white gaze and the violence enacted through the English language.

Wu Ji, a diferencia de los otros niños de su edad, no podía cultivar. Esto no lo hizo renunciar incluso después de fallar la ceremonia de despertar. Su conciencia tiene algo que le llevó años alcanzar. Wu Ji es insultado y maltratado por todos por su incapacidad de cultivar, cada insulto fortalece su consciencia llegando cada dia mas cerca a la clave que desatara su poder.

Broadway musicals exemplify the true essence of theatre. Entertainment comes alive on stage in melodies, choreography, and storytelling. It's no surprise that this side of art attracts millions of supporters. How Broadway Became BROADWAY: The History of the Musicals & Shows That Created the Iconic Street will take you through what makes Broadway nothing short of magnificent.

Powerhouse project manager, Kyra Benson, loves her new job. If only her domineering boss wasn't the bane of her existence and a boon to her fantasies. An office affair is out of the question, even though he's the sexiest thing she's been around in years, and if she's going to keep her job and save her team, she'll need to meet him on common ground... and find a way to protect her heart.

Wu Ji is finally back home except the whole Blood Tainted Sea has been set into chaos. With his new strength from the Devil Plane and the help of his benefactor he would try to resolve the situation.

Thinking of quitting your job? On the verge of leaving your unfulfilling career? Have you noticed your employer is turning into a toxic workplace? If you said yes, say hello to your new hangout. Welcome to the Reinvention Warrior Podcast! Hey Warrior, I’m Susie Q! A mama, wife, coach, mentor, author, and Latina CEO. As a former analyst and self-proclaimed nerd, I turned my toxic job into fuel to launch my next chapter into entrepreneurship. If you’re ready to make your career transition happen and escape that 9-5, you are in the right place! It’s time to ditch the corporate hamster wheel...

"Mantrams" and "Aum" are two related essays by William Q. Judge. Mantrams, in short, are the verbalized form of a mantra, and Judge explains their use in his sometimes-familiar Q&A style of writing between the student and the sage. His piece on aum is written in a straightforward manner and examines this often-utilized vowel sound, also known as om, which is a sacred syllable of the Vedas and is used in meditation.

The choices that make us are the same ones that break us - a fact that Pete Rivers, a convicted con artist, knows all too well. After a lifetime of tough choices gone wrong, he thought he faced his easiest decision to date. Enroll in the Draxler Program and keep his brain intact, or do nothing and accept the mandatory brainwashing at the end of his prison sentence. If only it were that simple. Rivers soon finds out the Draxler Program isn’t actually a criminal reform program. It’s a reality TV show, and he’s a contestant.

This is a compilation of nine lesbian short stories including: "The Old Woman": Jessica is a pretty good best friend, but she goes too far when she dares Rachel to ask an old woman on a date. Rachel has no choice; otherwise Jessica will do the asking, and Rachel has no intention of humiliating the old woman. Turns out maybe Jessica's idea was not so bad after all. There is a lot more to Ada than her age.

Tens of thousands of Americans die each year from treatable illness merely because they can’t afford medical care. How did we reach this shameful state? You’ll be shocked to find out not only who’s to blame, but more importantly, how easy the solution can be. In this riveting book, Dr. Joseph Jarvis, MD, examines how our nation’s focus has radically shifted from the disease to the dollar. With unforgettable stories drawn from Dr. Jarvis’s 30-plus years in the medical profession, he gets you thinking about health-care reform in a big way

It's a fast-moving murder mystery that begins when Jordan comes home early to find a beautiful but unknown blonde half-dressed and very drunk in his apartment. From then on things get ever more complicated, as murder and intrigue rear their twin heads with Jordan stuck in the middle, trying to solve the crime and clear himself of a murder charge.

HEROES CAN COME FROM ANYWHERE. Mike seems to fail at everything, feels useless, and is finally sinking into despair. To avoid dragging his wife into the abyss he sees before him, he leaves her, planning to separate from his former life. Knocked out during a fight in an alley, he wakes up to find himself in a strange new world -- a world that desperately needs him. Renamed Richard, a legendary hero from their histories, he must try to save an entire world by finding the effective, powerful man that he was meant to be.