Social Control

In An Enemy We Created, Alex Strick van Linschoten and Felix Kuehn debunk this myth and reveal the much more complex reality that lies beneath it. Drawing upon their unprecedented fieldwork in Afghanistan, as well as their Arabic, Dari, and Pashtu skills, the authors show that the West's present entanglement in Afghanistan is predicated on the false assumption that defeating the Taliban will forestall further terrorist attacks worldwide.

For Jenn Shapland, the barrier between herself and the world is porous; she was even diagnosed with extreme dermatologic sensitivity—thin skin.

When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades. He shows how the Constitution's text, history, and structure are a crucial repository of collective wisdom, providing specific rules and grand themes relevant to every organ of the American body politic.

Do you want to learn how to become a master of the art of mind control? We humans are the most intelligent species of animals on the planet; yet, we have forgotten the most effective tool of communication - our bodies. Body language or non-verbal communication creates an effective system that clarifies communication and enriches the interactions that we enjoy with other people. In a world of deceit and lies, it has become incumbent on all of us to catch up and learn a few tricks of the trade. None of us can survive solely on the basis of honesty and hard work.

Get what you really want by controlling the minds of others! No matter how much we deny it, there's no escaping the fact that people are constantly trying to influence each other's thoughts. Do you ever wish that others would follow your suggestions? Do you wish you had the power of persuasion? Are you tired of being manipulated? Mind Control teaches you to control others' minds, instead of your being under their control. You will discover the various types of thinking people use, and how to leverage them to your advantage.

No estás paranoico. Estás despertando. En el mundo actual, la manipulación está en todas partes, disfrazada de encanto, consejo o conexión. He visto a personas inteligentes y seguras de sí mismas caer en sus redes. Personas como tú y como yo. Yo misma fui manipulada por alguien en quien confiaba profundamente. No hubo amenazas. No hubo violencia. Solo juegos emocionales, culpa sutil, narrativas cambiantes y elogios calculados al milímetro. Cuando me di cuenta de lo que estaba pasando, ya había entregado mis límites y mi sentido de la realidad.

Master the Psychology of Influence Before It Masters You Do you walk away from conversations feeling drained or confused, but can’t explain why? Are you worried you’re being subtly manipulated by partners, coworkers, or even influencers online? Do you want to finally understand how influence works—and build immunity against it before it’s too late? You’re not paranoid. You’re becoming aware. In today’s world, manipulation is everywhere — disguised as charm, advice, or connection. I’ve seen sharp, confident people fall victim to it. People like you and me.

Master Your Emotions is the "how-to" manual your parents should have given you at birth. By listening to it, you will learn a step-by-step process to deal with negative emotions so you can live a happier, more fulfilling life. With pragmatic exercises and personal examples, you will explore techniques that counteract draining spirals of negativity and provide immediate relief.

Envision yourself harnessing the power of dark psychology, understanding the strategies employed by master manipulators throughout history, and using this knowledge to positively shape outcomes in your favor.

Arguing that North Korea is little more than a carefully constructed Chinese puppet state, the author looks into the heart of this "rogue nation" and finds the Chinese behind much of the terrorism and nuclear weapons manufacturing on the Korean peninsula.

We live in the Age of the Gun. Around the globe, firearms are ubiquitous and define countless lives; in some places, it's even easier to get a gun than a glass of clean water. In others, it's legal to carry concealed firearms into bars and schools. In The Way of the Gun, Iain Overton embarks on a remarkable journey to understand how these weapons have become an integral part of 21st century life, beyond the economics of supply and demand.

This audiobook will teach you everything there is to know about reading body language and understanding human behavior. You'll learn how other people perceive different types of non-verbal communication from head nods and eye contact, down to hand gestures, and more subtle cues like posture. You can use these tips in any setting whether at work, school, home, or even when talking on the phone! Know how to analyze people like an audiobook so that you can predict what they're going to do next! And if someone ever tries something shady on you, just remember: The eyes never lie!

La manipulación es una herramienta poderosa, y cada vez es más frecuente en nuestro mundo actual. Por eso es importante aprender a protegerse de ella y entender las técnicas que utilizan los manipuladores. Con este audiolibro, ¡podrás hacer exactamente eso! En él, aprenderás a analizar a las personas, a leer su lenguaje corporal y a utilizar la PNL y la hipnosis para entrar en sus mentes. También aprenderás a protegerte de la influencia emocional y el control mental.

Occasionally a book comes along that can change your life, and this is one of these books! Everything we do and all our interactions with other people is dictated by psychological factors, and we can often find ourselves the victims of manipulation. What if the tables were turned? What if we knew exactly what was happening all the time?

La persuasión es una técnica que se usa a diario, pero ¿qué tan persuasivo eres? ¿Consigues lo que buscas cuando intentas persuadir a los demás? Si no es así, es hora de empezar a trabajar en tu capacidad de persuasión. A menudo se piensa que la persuasión, y las técnicas que la componen, sólo se utilizan por razones egoístas, pero esto no es cierto. De hecho, ser bueno en la persuasión es necesario para salir adelante en el trabajo, formar amistades e incluso cuando se interactúa con extraños.

As the son of celebrated NYPD commissioner, Ray Kelly, and a former lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, Greg Kelly has had a firsthand look at the critical importance of law enforcement in America. In a nation divided, progressives want to abolish the very organizations that keep us safe. Kelly expertly reveals their indispensability. Both a celebration and a call to action, Justice for All is perfect for fans of Mark Levin, Greg Gutfeld, and Sean Hannity.

In an age when scandal can destroy a company's brand or anyone's reputation in an instant - Glass Jaw is an Art of War guide to modern crisis management. In boxing terms, a tough-looking fighter who can't take a punch is said to have a "glass jaw", and so it is these days with targets of controversy. Glass Jaw is a manifesto for these times, written by crisis management veteran Eric Dezenhall, who has spent three decades dealing with some of the most intense controversies, both known and...handled with discretion.

Do you really think you have never been manipulated in the workplace, in a relationship, or when you simply buy something? Do you believe people's mind control happens only in films? Do you think your life can no change anymore? The mind has super power that few people really know and can handle. Understanding the secret of Manipulation Techniques - Persuasion and Mind Control can change completely your life, and help you to develop emotional intelligence. This book will give you all the tools necessary to understand how to hack your mind and lead your life where you want.

Lucia Kay McBath knew deep down that a bullet could one day take her son. After all, she had watched the news of countless unarmed Black men unjustly gunned down. Standing Our Ground is McBath’s memoir of raising, loving, and losing her son to gun violence, and the story of how she transformed her pain into activism. Seventeen-year-old Jordan Davis was shot by a man who thought the music playing on his car stereo was too loud. McBath presents an emotional account of her fervent fight for justice, and her awakening to a cause that will drive the rest of her days.

With nearly 25 million citizens, a secretive totalitarian dictatorship, and active nuclear and ballistic missile weapons programs, North Korea presents some of the world's most difficult foreign policy challenges. In North Korea and the World, Clemens poses the question, "Can, should, and must we negotiate with a regime we regard as evil?" Weighing the needs of all the stakeholders, he concludes that the answer is yes. After assessing nine other policy options, he makes the case for engagement and negotiation with the regime.