Author: James Cockayne
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190694815
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
What should we make of the outsized role organized crime plays in conflict and crisis, from drug wars in Mexico to human smuggling in North Africa, from the struggle in Crimea to scandals in Kabul? How can we deal with the convergence of politics and crime in so-called 'mafia states' such as Guinea-Bissau, North Korea or, as some argue, Russia? Drawing on unpublished government documents and mafia memoirs, James Cockayne discovers the strategic logic of organized crime, hidden in a century of forgotten political--criminal collaboration in New York, Sicily and the Caribbean. He reveals states and mafias competing - and collaborating -- in a competition for governmental power. He discovers mafias influencing elections, changing constitutions, organizing domestic insurgencies and transnational terrorism, negotiating peace deals, and forming governmental joint ventures with ruling groups. And he sees mafias working with the US government to spy on American citizens, catch Nazis, try to assassinate Fidel Castro, invade and govern Sicily, and playing unappreciated roles in the Bay of Pigs fiasco and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Hidden Power
Author: James Cockayne
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190694815
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
What should we make of the outsized role organized crime plays in conflict and crisis, from drug wars in Mexico to human smuggling in North Africa, from the struggle in Crimea to scandals in Kabul? How can we deal with the convergence of politics and crime in so-called 'mafia states' such as Guinea-Bissau, North Korea or, as some argue, Russia? Drawing on unpublished government documents and mafia memoirs, James Cockayne discovers the strategic logic of organized crime, hidden in a century of forgotten political--criminal collaboration in New York, Sicily and the Caribbean. He reveals states and mafias competing - and collaborating -- in a competition for governmental power. He discovers mafias influencing elections, changing constitutions, organizing domestic insurgencies and transnational terrorism, negotiating peace deals, and forming governmental joint ventures with ruling groups. And he sees mafias working with the US government to spy on American citizens, catch Nazis, try to assassinate Fidel Castro, invade and govern Sicily, and playing unappreciated roles in the Bay of Pigs fiasco and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190694815
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
What should we make of the outsized role organized crime plays in conflict and crisis, from drug wars in Mexico to human smuggling in North Africa, from the struggle in Crimea to scandals in Kabul? How can we deal with the convergence of politics and crime in so-called 'mafia states' such as Guinea-Bissau, North Korea or, as some argue, Russia? Drawing on unpublished government documents and mafia memoirs, James Cockayne discovers the strategic logic of organized crime, hidden in a century of forgotten political--criminal collaboration in New York, Sicily and the Caribbean. He reveals states and mafias competing - and collaborating -- in a competition for governmental power. He discovers mafias influencing elections, changing constitutions, organizing domestic insurgencies and transnational terrorism, negotiating peace deals, and forming governmental joint ventures with ruling groups. And he sees mafias working with the US government to spy on American citizens, catch Nazis, try to assassinate Fidel Castro, invade and govern Sicily, and playing unappreciated roles in the Bay of Pigs fiasco and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The hidden power in all of us.
Author: Sami Duymaz
Publisher: tredition
ISBN: 3384143051
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
The book delves deeply into the concept of hidden power that exists within each of us but often goes untapped. It takes the reader on a fascinating journey of self-discovery and knowledge. It emphasizes that we as individuals have an inner power that goes far beyond what we usually perceive and use. The hidden power that lies dormant within us manifests itself on different levels of our being. On a mental level, we learn how we can expand our mental abilities through conscious thought control and visualization. Our thoughts have the power to shape our reality and steer our lives in the direction we desire. Hidden power also plays a crucial role on an emotional level. By understanding, accepting and learning to control our emotions, we can positively influence not only ourselves but also others. The ability to manage our emotions and use them for our personal growth allows us to live fulfilling and authentic lives. Another dimension of hidden power lies in our intuition. Hidden deep within us lies an intuitive knowledge and inner wisdom that can support us in making decisions and solving problems. By listening to and trusting our intuition, we can make better decisions and find the paths that are right for us. We also experience the effects of hidden power on a physical level. Our body is capable of healing and regenerating itself. Through conscious breathing, a healthy diet, regular exercise and careful treatment of our body, we can activate its self-healing powers and increase our physical well-being. It is important to emphasize that the hidden power within us is not a supernatural or magical ability, but rather a deep connection to our inner self and our essence as human beings. It requires self-reflection, self-knowledge and continuous work on ourselves to unleash this hidden power and use it for the good of all. Overall, recognizing and harnessing the hidden power within us provides a rich source for personal growth, self-realization and the development of our full potential. It is an invitation to recognize and embrace our inner strength and use it for the benefit of all.
Publisher: tredition
ISBN: 3384143051
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
The book delves deeply into the concept of hidden power that exists within each of us but often goes untapped. It takes the reader on a fascinating journey of self-discovery and knowledge. It emphasizes that we as individuals have an inner power that goes far beyond what we usually perceive and use. The hidden power that lies dormant within us manifests itself on different levels of our being. On a mental level, we learn how we can expand our mental abilities through conscious thought control and visualization. Our thoughts have the power to shape our reality and steer our lives in the direction we desire. Hidden power also plays a crucial role on an emotional level. By understanding, accepting and learning to control our emotions, we can positively influence not only ourselves but also others. The ability to manage our emotions and use them for our personal growth allows us to live fulfilling and authentic lives. Another dimension of hidden power lies in our intuition. Hidden deep within us lies an intuitive knowledge and inner wisdom that can support us in making decisions and solving problems. By listening to and trusting our intuition, we can make better decisions and find the paths that are right for us. We also experience the effects of hidden power on a physical level. Our body is capable of healing and regenerating itself. Through conscious breathing, a healthy diet, regular exercise and careful treatment of our body, we can activate its self-healing powers and increase our physical well-being. It is important to emphasize that the hidden power within us is not a supernatural or magical ability, but rather a deep connection to our inner self and our essence as human beings. It requires self-reflection, self-knowledge and continuous work on ourselves to unleash this hidden power and use it for the good of all. Overall, recognizing and harnessing the hidden power within us provides a rich source for personal growth, self-realization and the development of our full potential. It is an invitation to recognize and embrace our inner strength and use it for the benefit of all.
The Hidden Power of F*cking Up
Author: The Try Guys
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062879634
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Try Guys deliver their first book—an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing mistakes, and unexpected failures. To be our best selves, we must become secure in our insecurities. In The Hidden Power of F*cking Up, The Try Guys - Keith, Ned, Zach, and Eugene - reveal their philosophy of trying: how to fully embrace fear, foolishness, and embarrassment in an effort to understand how we all get paralyzed by a fear of failure. They’ll share how four shy, nerdy kids have dealt with their most poignant life struggles by attacking them head-on and reveal their - ahem - sure-fail strategies for achieving success. But they’re not just here to talk; they’re actually going to put their advice to work. To demonstrate their unique self-improvement formula, they’ll each personally confront their deepest insecurities. A die-hard meat-lover goes vegan for the first time. A straight-laced father transforms into a fashionista. A perpetually single sidekick becomes the romantic lead. A child of divorce finally grows more intimate with his family. Through their insightful, emotional journeys and surprising, hilarious anecdotes, they’ll help you overcome your own self-doubt to become the best, most f*cked up version of yourself you can be!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062879634
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Try Guys deliver their first book—an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing mistakes, and unexpected failures. To be our best selves, we must become secure in our insecurities. In The Hidden Power of F*cking Up, The Try Guys - Keith, Ned, Zach, and Eugene - reveal their philosophy of trying: how to fully embrace fear, foolishness, and embarrassment in an effort to understand how we all get paralyzed by a fear of failure. They’ll share how four shy, nerdy kids have dealt with their most poignant life struggles by attacking them head-on and reveal their - ahem - sure-fail strategies for achieving success. But they’re not just here to talk; they’re actually going to put their advice to work. To demonstrate their unique self-improvement formula, they’ll each personally confront their deepest insecurities. A die-hard meat-lover goes vegan for the first time. A straight-laced father transforms into a fashionista. A perpetually single sidekick becomes the romantic lead. A child of divorce finally grows more intimate with his family. Through their insightful, emotional journeys and surprising, hilarious anecdotes, they’ll help you overcome your own self-doubt to become the best, most f*cked up version of yourself you can be!
Hidden Power
Author: Kati Marton
Publisher: G. K. Hall
ISBN: 9780783897615
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
An extraordinary work of history and original reporting that reveals the ways in which presidential marriages have affected the tone, character, and policies of twelve administrations, from Woodrow and Edith Wilson to George W. and Laura Bush. Each of the marriages that Kati Marton examines in this hugely appealing book offers up its own unexpected lessons about power and marriage, about the influence of presidential wives, and about the evolution of women's roles in the twentieth century. Based on private White House documents and on interviews with the participants and with eyewitnesses to presidential events, Hidden Power explores how both the personal dynamics and public faces of White House marriages have shaped our history. We see Edith Wilson literally running the government when her deeply beloved husband becomes ill; how the combination of Franklin Roosevelt's reassuring spirit and his wife's humility guided the country through Depression and war; how Bess Truman's loyalty, bluntness, and unpretentiousness were some of her husband's greatest resources; the superb and necessary diplomacy of Jacqueline Kennedy. We observe Lady Bird Johnson retaining her own compass in the face of massive criticism of her husb how Patricia Nixon's estrangement from her husband fed his paranoia; how the Fords reassured us after the debacles of Vietnam and Watergate; Rosalynn Carter's struggle to carve out new territory as first lady; the generally constructive role Nancy Reagan played, despite her frivolous reputation; the razor-sharp political instincts behind Barbara Bush's grandmotherly how Hillary Clinton saved her husband's presidency; and how Laura Bush provides emotional ballast for her husband. Here are the stories of the ultimate power couples-each one very different, but all of them informative, lively, and absolutely fascinating.
Publisher: G. K. Hall
ISBN: 9780783897615
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
An extraordinary work of history and original reporting that reveals the ways in which presidential marriages have affected the tone, character, and policies of twelve administrations, from Woodrow and Edith Wilson to George W. and Laura Bush. Each of the marriages that Kati Marton examines in this hugely appealing book offers up its own unexpected lessons about power and marriage, about the influence of presidential wives, and about the evolution of women's roles in the twentieth century. Based on private White House documents and on interviews with the participants and with eyewitnesses to presidential events, Hidden Power explores how both the personal dynamics and public faces of White House marriages have shaped our history. We see Edith Wilson literally running the government when her deeply beloved husband becomes ill; how the combination of Franklin Roosevelt's reassuring spirit and his wife's humility guided the country through Depression and war; how Bess Truman's loyalty, bluntness, and unpretentiousness were some of her husband's greatest resources; the superb and necessary diplomacy of Jacqueline Kennedy. We observe Lady Bird Johnson retaining her own compass in the face of massive criticism of her husb how Patricia Nixon's estrangement from her husband fed his paranoia; how the Fords reassured us after the debacles of Vietnam and Watergate; Rosalynn Carter's struggle to carve out new territory as first lady; the generally constructive role Nancy Reagan played, despite her frivolous reputation; the razor-sharp political instincts behind Barbara Bush's grandmotherly how Hillary Clinton saved her husband's presidency; and how Laura Bush provides emotional ballast for her husband. Here are the stories of the ultimate power couples-each one very different, but all of them informative, lively, and absolutely fascinating.
Meeting the Shadow
Author: Connie Zweig
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 087477618X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 087477618X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience.
The Hidden Power of a Woman
Author: Mahesh Chavda
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768495431
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Women are searching for significance and status in our generation. There is a holy restlessness concerning purpose as much as the yearning for power. The Hidden Power of a Woman traces the tragedy in the garden where the woman seemingly lost and her garden to the modern day where women are still fighting to regain what they have lost. The authors, Bonnie and Mahesh Chavda, show how modern feminism and religion have both failed in the quest to restore women to their rightful place in our society. What is the answer? The Chavdas show that her power, influence, and insight that was stolen in Eden and hidden for subsequent ages was returned back to her two thousand years ago when Christ cried out, "It is finished!" As the hidden power of God emerges in the woman who fully follows Christ, get ready for empowerment in the church, redemption in society, miracles in the body, and blessings on the human race unequal to any generation previous. The new thing God began when he made a woman as the crowning glory of his creation work and was lost in that same Garden will be restored once again
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768495431
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Women are searching for significance and status in our generation. There is a holy restlessness concerning purpose as much as the yearning for power. The Hidden Power of a Woman traces the tragedy in the garden where the woman seemingly lost and her garden to the modern day where women are still fighting to regain what they have lost. The authors, Bonnie and Mahesh Chavda, show how modern feminism and religion have both failed in the quest to restore women to their rightful place in our society. What is the answer? The Chavdas show that her power, influence, and insight that was stolen in Eden and hidden for subsequent ages was returned back to her two thousand years ago when Christ cried out, "It is finished!" As the hidden power of God emerges in the woman who fully follows Christ, get ready for empowerment in the church, redemption in society, miracles in the body, and blessings on the human race unequal to any generation previous. The new thing God began when he made a woman as the crowning glory of his creation work and was lost in that same Garden will be restored once again
Small Matters
Author: Heather Ferranti Kinser
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1541578147
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A close look at the little details that make a big difference in the natural world.
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1541578147
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A close look at the little details that make a big difference in the natural world.
Your Mind
Author: Henry Reed
Publisher: A.R.E. Press (Association of Research & Enlightenment)
ISBN: 9780876043653
Category : Consciousness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book by an internationally known expert on consciousness, intuition, dreams, and psychic ability examines the Cayce readings' insights into human consciousness and outlines the enormous role it plays in our everyday lives. This is a wonderful guide to discovering the power in us all.
Publisher: A.R.E. Press (Association of Research & Enlightenment)
ISBN: 9780876043653
Category : Consciousness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book by an internationally known expert on consciousness, intuition, dreams, and psychic ability examines the Cayce readings' insights into human consciousness and outlines the enormous role it plays in our everyday lives. This is a wonderful guide to discovering the power in us all.
The Hidden Power and Other Papers Upon Mental Science
Author: Thomas Troward
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602061718
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Combining his logician's eye with his artistic sensibilities, Thomas Troward was able to communicate truths on the most esoteric of subjects, giving them the intellectual and spiritual respect they deserve. This 1921 collection of brief essays from one of the most respected forefathers of New Age thought covers topics from the sacred to the sublime, shedding new light on mysteries that have challenged mankind for centuries. For any explorer of Being and Thought, Troward here provides invaluable insights into positive psychology, the self, God, beauty, and truth. English judge, philosopher, and painter THOMAS TROWARD (1847-1916) lived most of his life in India, in the service of the imperial monarchy. Among his publications, many of which profoundly affected the New Thought Movement, are The Law and the Word, Bible Mystery and Meaning, and The Creative Process in the Individual.
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602061718
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Combining his logician's eye with his artistic sensibilities, Thomas Troward was able to communicate truths on the most esoteric of subjects, giving them the intellectual and spiritual respect they deserve. This 1921 collection of brief essays from one of the most respected forefathers of New Age thought covers topics from the sacred to the sublime, shedding new light on mysteries that have challenged mankind for centuries. For any explorer of Being and Thought, Troward here provides invaluable insights into positive psychology, the self, God, beauty, and truth. English judge, philosopher, and painter THOMAS TROWARD (1847-1916) lived most of his life in India, in the service of the imperial monarchy. Among his publications, many of which profoundly affected the New Thought Movement, are The Law and the Word, Bible Mystery and Meaning, and The Creative Process in the Individual.
The Hidden Power of Social Networks
Author: Robert L. Cross
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN: 1633691535
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A powerful, visual framework helps managers discover how employees really communicate and collaborate to get work done - and helps them identify ways they can influence these social networks to improve performance and innovation. In The Hidden Power of Social Networks, Cross and Parker, experts in "social network analysis"—a technique that visually maps relationships between people in large, distributed groups - apply this powerful tool to management for the first time. Based on their in-depth study of sixty informal employee networks in well-known companies around the world, Cross and Parker show managers how to conduct a social network analysis of their organization.
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN: 1633691535
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A powerful, visual framework helps managers discover how employees really communicate and collaborate to get work done - and helps them identify ways they can influence these social networks to improve performance and innovation. In The Hidden Power of Social Networks, Cross and Parker, experts in "social network analysis"—a technique that visually maps relationships between people in large, distributed groups - apply this powerful tool to management for the first time. Based on their in-depth study of sixty informal employee networks in well-known companies around the world, Cross and Parker show managers how to conduct a social network analysis of their organization.