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Affiche du document Billy Budd, Sailor

Billy Budd, Sailor

Herman Melville

3h15min45

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261 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h16min.
Billy Budd, Sailor (An Inside Narrative), also known as Billy Budd, Foretopman, is a novella by American writer Herman Melville, left unfinished at his death in 1891. Acclaimed by critics as a masterpiece when a hastily transcribed version was finally published in 1924, it quickly took its place as a classic second only to Moby-Dick among Melville's works. Billy Budd is a "handsome sailor" who strikes and inadvertently kills his false accuser, Master-at-arms John Claggart. The ship's Captain, Edward Vere, recognizes Billy's lack of intent, but claims that the law of mutiny requires him to sentence Billy to be hanged. Billy is the protagonist of the novella and a perfect example of the type of person the narrator calls the Handsome Sailor. His beautiful appearance reflects his upstanding character and because of this he earns the admiration of almost all of those he serves with aboard both the Rights-of-Man and the Bellipotent/Indomitable. Billy is an innocent, child-like young man, whom the narrator often compares to Adam before the fall of man. His innocent nature ends up being a liability aboard the Bellipotent/Indomitable, though, as he is unable to understand or even notice the wickedness of Claggart, who irrationally hates Billy. His death is represented as a tragic martyrdom by the narrator, and although the only official record of his death condemns him as a criminal, he is remembered more sympathetically in the sailors' ballad with which Melville's story ends, "Billy in the Darbies."
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Secret Power

Stefania Maurizi

11h15min00

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900 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 11h15min.
*Winner of the European Award for Investigative And Judicial Journalism 2021* *Winner of the Premio Alessandro Leogrande Award for Investigative Journalism 2022* *Winner of the Premio Angelo Vassallo Award 2022* 'I want to live in a society where secret power is accountable to the law and to public opinion for its atrocities, where it is the war criminals who go to jail, not those who have the conscience and courage to expose them.' It is 2008, and Stefania Maurizi, an investigative journalist with a growing interest in cryptography, starts looking into the little-known organisation WikiLeaks. Through hushed meetings, encrypted files and explosive documents, what she discovers sets her on a life-long journey that takes her deep into the realm of secret power. Working closely with WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange and his organisation for her newspaper, Maurizi has spent over a decade investigating state criminality protected by thick layers of secrecy, while also embarking on a solitary trench warfare to unearth the facts underpinning the cruel persecution of Assange and WikiLeaks. With complex and disturbing insights, Maurizi’s tireless journalism exposes atrocities, the shameful treatment of Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden, on up to the present persecution of WikiLeaks: a terrifying web of impunity and cover-ups. At the heart of the book is the brutality of secret power and the unbearable price paid by Julian Assange, WikiLeaks and truthtellers.Foreword by Ken Loach Introduction: The Man Who Stood Up to Secret Power 1. The Wikileaks Revolution 2. The Exceptional Courage of Chelsea Manning 3. Afghanistan: The Faraway War 4. The Cypherpunk 5. A Database from Hell: the Iraq War Logs 6. Rattling Power at the Highest Levels: Cablegate 7. Guantanamo: The Black Hole of Civilisation 8. "The Huffington Post gang is driving me nuts" 9. From Sweden to Ecuador 10. No Place for Protection 11. My Trench Warfare to Unearth the Truth 12. Arbitrarily Detained 13. A Russian Connection? 14. The Fury of the CIA 15. Under Siege 16. The Final Attempts 17. In the Would-be Guantanamo 18. 175 Years for the Crime of Journalism 19. Only Kafka 20. A Monstrous Injustice 21. Secret Power Acknowledgments
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Affiche du document Police-Encounters: Everything Black People Need To Know

Police-Encounters: Everything Black People Need To Know

Dr. Ezekiel Fierce Zeke

4h37min30

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370 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h37min.
My Juris Doctorate Degree and expertise is in the study of criminal law and criminal procedure.As a Black Person, are you worried about police officers harming or killing you?Have you been in fear as a Black person by feeling that police are unfair, or that police mistreat, and brutalize Black People?Are you tired of not knowing how to act when encountering a police officer?If so, this book is for you.Here is just a fraction of what you will learn:• Why some Black People are getting harmed or killed by police• How to conduct yourself during a police-encounter• What a police officer’s authority is before, during, and after a police-encounter• How to teach your children and loved one’s how to conduct themselves during a police-encounter• Proof that the majority of Black people are not being mistreated during police-encounters• Proof that most white cops are not racist, nor are they out to harm or kill Black People* Proof that generally no cops white, black, or brown are out to harm or kill Black people* Plus, inside this book, you will learn how police officers are trained.And if that is not enough, you will learn the driving forces behind the unfortunate killings of Black People by cops.  For instance... some of the false rhetoric and the lies that are keeping tensions high between the police and Black People....how bystanders put themselves in harm’s way and can be charged with obstruction-of-justice by police ...proof that what you may believe is police brutality actually is not...and why there is absolutely no mass conspiracy by police officers or by police departments to harm or to kill Black people.This book will dispel many misconceptions and alleviate many fears.Even if you only applied the mere basics covered in this book, it is easily worth 1000x the cost of this book because it will keep you out of physical harm’s way and possibly save your life.Click "Buy Now" and grab your copy today!
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Affiche du document Police-Encounters:  Everything Americans Need To Know

Police-Encounters: Everything Americans Need To Know

Dr. Ezekiel Fierce Zeke

5h27min45

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437 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h28min.
My Juris Doctorate Degree and expertise is in the study of criminal law and criminal procedure.Are you worried about police officers unjustifiably harming or killing you?Have you been in fear by feeling that police are unfair, or that police mistreat, and brutalize citizens?Are you tired of not knowing how to act when encountering a police officer?If so, this book is for you.Here is just a fraction of what you will learn:• Why some People are getting harmed or killed by police• How to conduct yourself during a police-encounter• What a police officer’s authority is before, during, and after a police-encounter• How to teach your children and loved one’s how to conduct themselves during a police-encounter• Proof that the majority of people are not being mistreated during police-encounters• Proof that most cops are not out to harm or kill People* Proof that generally no cops white, black, or brown are out to harm or to kill peoplePlus, inside this book, you will learn how police officers are trained.And if that is not enough, you will learn the driving forces behind the unfortunate killings of People by cops.  For instance... some of the false rhetoric and the lies that are keeping tensions high between the police and Citizens....how bystanders put themselves in harm’s way and can be charged with obstruction-of-justice by police ...proof that what you may believe is police brutality actually is not...and why there is absolutely no mass conspiracy by police officers or by police departments to harm or to kill Citizens.This book will dispel many misconceptions and alleviate many fears.Even if you only applied the mere basics covered in this book, it is easily worth 1000x the cost of this book because it will keep you out of physical harm’s way and possibly save your life.Click "Buy Now" and grab your copy today!
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Affiche du document Police-Brutality?!?  Some People Are So Confused!

Police-Brutality?!? Some People Are So Confused!

Dr. Ezekiel Fierce Zeke

5h20min15

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427 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h20min.
My Juris Doctorate Degree and expertise is in the study of criminal law and criminal procedure.This book is an Absolute “Must Read” if you want to understand the concept of “police-encounters,” “police brutality,” “police systems,” “police-misconduct,” “police authority” and “the role of the police officer.” ”Many people are getting themselves harmed or killed by the Police because they do not understand these concepts and what a "Police-Encounter" should entail. This book is an Informative, Educational and In-depth look at what people need to know about "Police-Encounters" and these other concepts that stem from police-encounters." If you do not understand the concept of a “police-encounter,” you are most certainly putting yourself at risk for Physical Harm or Death! Every Person in America should read and internalize this very short straight-to-the-point book! You must know what your responsibilities are during a Police-Encounter to be able to safely get through it! Also, properly educate your children, your young-adults, and your loved-ones about police-encounters to keep them safe and out of harm’s way. Do not be foolish and ignore these potential life, death, and/or limb-threatening matters that can happen at any given time. It is very important to “know” what rights and authority the Police Officer has during a police-encounter, as well as your rights. If you care about your well-being and want to be in the know you will absolutely take advantage of this book; because sooner or later, you will, more-than-likely, have to deal with Police on some level. So, why not already be prepared and know what is expected of you and them? This is serious business! If you think people are being mistreated during the majority of Police-Encounters, you will probably be very surprised of what this book entails. What Is A Police-Encounter? Basically, a police-encounter is a situation when you have been stopped, detained, or have come into contact or face-to-face
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Affiche du document An Invented Life The Smoking Gun

An Invented Life The Smoking Gun

Alan Amron

3h40min30

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294 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h40min.
An Invented Life shares the story of Alan Amron, a visionary inventor. Even as a child, Alan found it fascinating to create new things, always exploring and trying to understand how everything worked. In the book, Alan tells his story and shares snippets from his childhood and youth in Brooklyn, how he always looked at things differently with deeper insight. This is his journey. Alan started his creating and inventing journey at a young age. Many of his inventions were patented and he significantly profited from them as well. Battery-powered water guns, temperature alarms, the digital photo wallet, etc., were among his many creations, yet his most famous and controversial invention was the Post-it sticky notes by 3M. Even though he is the inventor of the Post-it sticky notes, he was ripped off of his invention due to an unfortunate set of events. But accepting defeat is not in his nature, so he kept fighting, and finally, after a lengthy legal battle, he got the rightful claim of his creation. But An Invented Life is not all about inventing. Alan tells us about his successes and how he made his way into Hollywood, getting the chance to meet many legends. Loss was part of his journey, though, and he shares various accounts of it because this is also a story of tenacity and determination.Alan had always been a freethinking person, and the preconceived perceptions of some people never constrained him or his imagination. The book shows how he became a successful inventor, an entrepreneur, and a businessman. He met many difficulties along the way, but he never gave up, and his determination changed his life. Alan gives examples of how some minor mistakes and oversights can significantly impact a person’s life. By sharing his story with the world, he wants the readers to be mindful of their decisions, considering the possible future impact.This compelling story provides some great teaching moments for those determined to change their lives for the better.
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Affiche du document Practical Reconciliation

Practical Reconciliation

Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers

4h18min45

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345 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h19min.
Blending keen insight with engaging anecdotes and practical advice, this easy-to-listen to audiobook, narrated by the authors, will give you the tools you need to feel confident living with, working with and supporting our First Nations peoples. Equip yourself with the skills to communicate without fear of misunderstanding or offence. Build strategies for engaging communities respectfully and strengthening partnerships. And most of all, be proud of the incredible richness of the oldest continuing culture in the world. A great place to start to help people understand the issues involved in conciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians. - Bruce Pascoe, Author, Dark Emu Through seven simple, reasonable and practical steps, this book enables individuals to take ownership of their contribution to Reconciliation in this country. - The Hon Linda Burney, MP What an insightful and accessible book... I strongly recommend this book to all and especially to organizations committed to reconciliation. - David Liddiard, OAM This is a timely and important book. Munya and Carla offer a much-needed practical guide for people to personally or collectively take action. - Senator Rachel Siewert If understanding Aboriginal cultures is an interest of yours, this is the book for you. - Bob Dick With information about Aboriginal culture, language and spirituality, you will return to this book again and again. It instills a sense of awe and shared pride in who we are as a nation and more than delivers as an action plan, it opens our hearts and minds. - The Honorable Justice Helen Wood Supreme Court of Tasmania
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Affiche du document Where The Rubber Meets The Road

Where The Rubber Meets The Road

Gail Landtbom Lisoni and Joseph Louis Lisoni

6h29min15

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519 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 6h29min.
WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD: The Bridgestone/Firestone Conspiracy of Death & Destruction A True Story is an informative, eye-opening, consequential account of what goes on and what goes wrong in the world of big bad well known corporations and the lives affected due to greed, money, lies, cover-ups and scandals. In this eye-opeening true account, WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD is the inside story, exposing a large corporations's cover-up of greed, corruption, and conspiracy and the two lawyers. against insurmountable odds, who exposed the truth and won.Husband and wife law team, Joseph Lisoni and Gail Lisoni spearheaded the Bridgestone/Firestone Steeltex Recall Campaign in the early 2000's, resulting in 11 million Steeltex tires being removed from the roads and highways of the United States. Specializing in product liability and personal injury cases, Lisoni & Lisoni seemed the ideal team to take on the tire tycoon and seek justice for the hundreds of deaths allegedly caused by the company's shortcuts. This book tells the story of the largest privately financed defecttive tire recall campaign in U.S. history - and how Bridgestone/Firestone was forced to stop manufacturing the tire, after having produced over 30 million of the Steeltex tires. over more than a ten year period of time.Joseph Lisoni earned his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's College of California and his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Gail Landtbom Lisoni earned her undergraduate degree from Domincan College and her law degree from the University of West Los Angeles. They ave practiced law as spouses for over 30 years.
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