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What is Vladimir Putin up to? This book examines how the mentality of Putin and his team - the code of Putinism - has shaped Russian politics over the past two decades. It explains not only the thoughts and ideas that motivate Putin's decisions, but also the set of emotions and habits that influence how Putin and his close allies view the world. While some observers portray Putin as either a cold-blooded pragmatist or a strident Russian nationalist, Taylor provides a more nuanced and compelling interpretation of Putin's motives and actions.

After surviving an abusive home life, Sam has started a new life in the city in an attempt to transform into a better person. However, everything goes wrong when he attempts to make some fast cash with his cat burglar of a friend. Their adventure into an ominous cavern beneath the city to steal a flower turns deadly and leaves the pair with bullets in their heads. The flower they stole is beyond ordinary and brings Sam back to life, making him tremendously powerful. This sudden resurrection releases Malice, a demon that takes over Sam’s body each time he resurrects.

Booker Johnson, an Emmy-winning TV reporter on the brink of losing everything, stumbles upon a horrific crime scene in South Florida. Teaming up with no-nonsense police detective Brielle Jensen, they dive into the case, unraveling a web of deception, manipulation, and murder that reaches the highest echelons of power. As Booker uncovers the sinister truth behind a mysterious group pulling the strings, he finds his own life in jeopardy. With personal troubles brewing and powerful forces trying to silence him, he must risk it all to expose the truth.

The "Higher Ed Breakfast Club" is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of higher education as well as all things breakfast! Join the hosts and their guests each week as they cover a variety of topics in the higher education space and the many, many, many breakfast options available in the world. What a time to be alive!

Do you feel like you are not getting the whole story from the media? Do you feel as if the media is trying to force their opinion on you? Do you want to dig deeper into one of the most debated issues in the United States today? If so, Untold Immigration is the podcast for you. Each episode, Don Rosenberg, and I, Brian Taylor, will deep dive into the immigration issue. Our goal is to bring you a perspective that is lacking in the media today. We will deep dive into the law, and explain things in everyday language. We will speak with victims of crime that go ignored by the media. We will speak ...

Dive into the shadowy world of '12 Blackened Petals,' where the ordinary collides with the divine. Follow Sam, a young man thrust into godhood overnight, as he grapples with newfound power and a darker soul within. This gripping tale of duality and redemption unfolds in a modern world filled with moral complexities and relentless action, enhanced by a theatrical soundtrack and immersive sound effects. Tune in for a podcast experience that will leave you questioning the boundaries of good and evil. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

American cities are distinct from almost all others in the degree to which freeways and freeway travel dominate urban landscapes. In The Drive for Dollars, Brian D. Taylor, Eric A. Morris, and Jeffrey R. Brown tell the largely misunderstood story of how freeways became the centerpiece of US urban transportation systems, and the crucial, though usually overlooked, role of fiscal politics in bringing freeways about.

This is a podcast about learning to overcome your abuse/trauma from a survivor. In this series, we deep dive into what poor programming does to you and how to change your life by accepting some simple truths and learning from the difficult lessons you have already lived through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV reporter Booker Johnson doesn't know when to back down. Fresh off his fourth Emmy win and back in the classroom, he teaches the primacy of truth in journalism. But there is danger in pursuing the truth at all costs. And despite being told by his superiors to move on from the scene of a suspicious accident, Booker just can't leave well enough alone. Booker's investigation soon plunges him into the gritty world of crime boss Parson Manor, where corruption reigns supreme and where Gibby Manor is being trained to follow in his father's criminal footsteps.