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        LA POLÍTICA DEL ODIO

        by HUGO N. GERSTL

        LA POLÍTICA DEL ODIO  – Una aguda y reveladora visión de la política norteamericana    De cómo obstruccionistas, medios de comunicación e intereses creados están convirtiendo a los Estados Unidos en un país del tercer mundo y CÓMO PODEMOS RECUPERARNOS    por HUGO N. GERSTL Los Estados Unidos están siendo destruidos de manera sistemática, no desde afuera por terroristas, sino desde adentro, por intereses creados. El país está siendo destruido por políticos, por presentadores de programa de entrevistas, magnates mediáticos y demagogos populistas, que procuran conservar su «territorio» a cualquier precio, obstruyendo la aprobación de leyes provechosas, mediante mentiras y acusaciones escandalosas, campañas negativas y agravios injustificados. Estos «redentores» no presentan ninguna idea constructiva que hayan concebido para ayudar a salir del atolladero en el que nuestro país se encuentra. En lo único que piensan los políticos es en ser electos y reelectos. El señuelo de USD 100.000 de honorarios de conferencista es un potente afrodisíaco. El señuelo del poder es un afrodisíaco aún más potente. Políticos, metemiedos, parlanchines y líderes empresariales se deleitan con su fama, su gloria y su autoproclamada sabiduría, en momentos en que el país está más endeudado que cualquier otra nación en la historia y cuando año a año avanzamos cada vez más rápido hacia la posibilidad de convertirnos en un país del tercer mundo. Si el público comienza a sumar dos más dos, la respuesta lógica debe ser cuatro. Pero hasta ahora, aún se puede hacer creer al estadounidense promedio que dos más dos equivale a cualquier número que a los maestros del rollo político se les ocurra. Lo peor es que más del 40% de los estadounidenses aceptan la política de miedo, cizaña y atropello, sin siquiera detenerse un momento a pensar qué es exactamente lo que estos traficantes del odio político ofrecen a cambio de echar a un lado a una facción y asegurarse para ellos mismos las ventajas del poder. Pero independientemente de las querellas políticas internas o externas, lo que hacemos es algo parecido a dos pulgas que se pelean para saber cuál de ellas es la propietaria del perro. Parece que no nos damos cuenta de que el tiempo y el dinero se nos han acabado, que ya no podemos permitirnos el lujo de astutas maniobras políticas y de inútiles y estúpidas reyertas. Aunque este oportuno libro señala a quién es el culpable, va también un poco más allá y cuenta cómo los Estados Unidos, la nación más poderosa del planeta, pueden recuperar el control de su destino y curar su propia enfermedad.    HUGO N. GERSTL obtuvo una licenciatura en ciencias políticas e historia de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles (UCLA) y después cursó estudios y se graduó en la Facultad de Derecho de la misma universidad. Gerstl rechazó una invitación para postularse para el Congreso por el partido Republicano, ya que eso hubiera significado competir con su amigo y colega, el abogado León Panetta, que acababa de completar su primera cadencia en el Congreso. Gerstl es ampliamente conocido en todo el país hace ya cuarenta y seis años como abogado penalista y sigue siendo eternamente optimista acerca de la capacidad de recuperación del pueblo estadounidense.

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        Stalemate: There can be no winners

        by Hugo N. Gerstl

        Thirty-five years ago, Libertyville had a population of 2,000. Its citizens thought it would become the next  Atlanta. But it’s now 1989, and the population is down to 278 and falling. The town’s remaining employer, the outdated, money-losing Libertyville Cotton Works, owned by an elderly Holocaust survivor, has been sold to a conglomerate that intends to reap huge tax and political benefits.But two other factions have different ideas. Bishop William Wyatt Walker, spellbinding African-American televangelist whose church takes in $500 million a year in contributions from the poorest of the poor, decides the church has lost touch with the common man and needs a new symbol of salvation – the Libertyville Cotton Works and the 40 acres that surround it. He’ll do whatever it takes to make sure the church gets the property.Meanwhile, a brilliant, Mexican-American lawyer and his militant contingent, faced with “the country’s growing paranoia toward Hispanics,” seeks to create his own Sanctuary Nation. His “army” takes armed control of the cotton works, holding hostages to ensure that the factory and its acreage are deeded to “the first truly Mexican town in the Southeastern U.S.”The stage is set for a Stalemate of epic proportions, a war where there can be no winners. Like James Dickey’s Deliverance, this book is a mixture of a thriller tinged with adventure, camaraderie, dread, and the horror that only an unexpected, unspeakable situation can inflict. Human nature is human nature, and it is impossible to predict how anyone would act if confronted with a similar situation. Powerful and suspenseful, Stalemate explores the best – and the worst – in the human spirit as it thunders toward a spine-chilling climax.International best-selling author Hugo N. Gerstl’s latest work is one you won’t be able to put down – and one you’ll long remember. Published by Pangæa Publishing Group 184 pages – 23 cm x 15 cm

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        March 2024

        Born Hutsi

        by Fiston Mudacumura

        The author was raised in a family of only survivors from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis. Even FARG (A survivors fund) allegedly paid for his school fees for some time. Through FARG reform, he learned that his father had associated with perpetrators even if he was also killed in 1994. Digesting that information as a teenager was not easy. In this book, you read about his other close-to-normal upbringing like infatuation, sex advice from fellow teenagers, getting conned in Paris and arrested on his first trip to France, his take from the "Ndi umunyarwanda" campaign, #PK saving him from getting expelled at the university, joining a political party at the university,...

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        Children's & YA
        March 2020

        Amelie Trott and the Earth Watchers

        by Moyra Irving

        This is the extraordinary story of how one small girl stopped a planetary catastrophe. It’s a very timely book, written for the child in us all, with a forceful message about the power of young people to transform the world - a theme currently demonstrated by brave young heroes like Greta Thunberg. And with magical synchronicity, the very week Greta began her lone vigil outside the Swedish government last year, over 1,000 miles (1,897 km) away in the fictional world of books, Amelie Trott took to Parliament Square, London - on a mission to avert the End of the World. It’s a family drama with an international feel - set mainly in England but with episodes in Washington DC and around the world.

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        Children's & YA
        October 2021

        The Lost Smile

        by Nadia L. King / Nelli Aghekyan

        When Zaytoon wakes up feeling sad, she goes on a search to find her smile. From the kitchen to the garden, Zaytoon searches high and low,and eventually discovers her smile — it’s smiling at her from her reflection in the window! The Lost Smile is beautifully illustrated colourful picture book that demonstrates the importance of accepting our emotions. Zaytoon’s journey shows children it’s okay to be sad and reassures young readers that sadness can be temporary. Themes include cultural diversity, emotional intelligence, family life and the importance of connecting with nature and animals.

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        Children's & YA
        September 2020

        Seed Ball

        by Bahar Sener / Samantha McLelland

        Nowadays, in almost all schools children are being taught about the importance of seeds. They know that seeds carry life. Seed festivals are organized in various places in the spring. Children learn about different types of seeds and how to differentiate them. They even learn how to plant them in pots in their backyards. In this beautiful book, children will learn how to make seed balls using the seeds of different fruits and vegetables. Seed ball is a unique gift from the acclaimed Japanese figure in organic farming, Fukuoka.

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        Children's & YA
        November 2019

        Claire Malone Changes the World

        by Nadia L. King / Alisa Knatko

        Swedish schoolgirl, Greta Thunberg has captured the world’s attention as she campaigns to raise awareness of climate change and calls world leaders to account. All children can follow Greta’s lead. Claire Malone is the hero of Claire Malone Changes the World, a feisty character with boundless energy to change her world for the better. Armed with her typewriter and the determination to make a difference, Claire is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary desire to change things for the better. Writing letter after letter, Claire advocates for change. One day she notices that her local park needs upgrading and she commits wholeheartedly to the cause. This an empowering and inspiring picture book for young children but especially for girls. You will love the journey of Claire, a strong and ambitious girl, so much that you will want to read this book over and over again.

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        Children's & YA
        September 2020

        How Hope Became an Activist

        by George M. Johnson / Danielle Grandi

        What is an activist? Why do we need them? Join Hope as she discovers how to make positive change on issues that matter from clothes made in fair trade to refugee aid -and to have fun at the same time! Even if you are small you can still stand tall and help out to make the world a better place for all. How Hope Became an Activist is the first in a series on how kids from diverse backgrounds have joined with friends to take action on a range of issues from saving bees to helping in a food bank.

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        Children's & YA
        April 2020

        Greta’s Voice

        by Ged Umlimi / Amelina Jones

        Very few people had the courage and the chance to change the course of events in history. Ghandi was one of them. Rosa Parks was another. But for the first time, a teenager stood up. Greta Thunberg started with small steps, sitting in front of the Swedish Parliament and later skipping schools on every Friday in order to demand action on climate crisis. In time, she inspired millions of young people and adults around the world to take to the streets to demand the same. Greta’s Voice is the real story of the 16-year-old climate activist, a story that will give hope to people of all ages and prove to children that they don’t need to wait becoming a grown up to make a difference. Greta’s is a story of persistence and inspiration, a wake up call for us all. We hope we will stop the climate crisis altogether

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        Children's & YA
        February 2021

        One Human Community

        by Amelina Jones

        Soothing words and fascinating illustrations of Amelina Jones touches readers of all ages. One Human Community introduces the concept of community and explores our differences and similarities as individuals. The story makes us reconsider our relationship with each other as a community, ourselves, and our planet.

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        Children's & YA
        February 2020

        Yoga with Cats

        by Maria van Bruggen

        Do you need an inspiration for your daily exercises, perhaps an intuitive message to raise your mood, and most importantly, to connect with your furry friends? Yoga with Cats, with its 33 exercises, will do all that and bring a smile to your face. Cats are your best friends and they are the true yoga masters. Take their help to pick up your yoga routine. Shuffle the pages and choose a pose, and enjoy yourself! Laugh and have as much fun as possible with your furry friends on your yoga journey. Yoga with Cats offers a unique experience to children and adults alike, a divinely funny book that cat lovers of all ages will adore.

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        February 2005

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        Die Politik des Irrsinns

        by Hugo N. Gerstl

        Die Politik des Irrsinns / Hugo N. Gerstl   Amerikas Freunde und unsere Feinde kratzen sich am Kopf und denken: „Wenn man die Welt auf die Seite stellen würde, würden alle losen Nüsse in den Vereinigten Staaten landen.“ Das absurde Theater ist auf allen Fernsehgeräten, Smartphones und sozialen Medien ausgebrochen. Ein megareicher Emporkömmling, der systematisch jedes Segment der Gesellschaft in den Vereinigten Staaten vor den Kopf stößt, steht kurz davor, der nächste Präsident zu werden! Kandidaten leugnen die Anzeichen des globalen Klimawandels – egal, Gott wird uns beschützen, und da er ein christlicher Gott ist, wird er uns gleich noch dabei helfen, die Muslime loszuwerden! Kann sich jemand zwei ernsthafte Kandidaten für das höchste Amt in den Vereinigten Staaten vorstellen, die sich über die Größe ihrer Genitalien streiten? („Sie wissen, was man über Männer mit kleinen Händen sagt...“).  Willkommen bei Die Politik des Irrsinns, einem ernsthaften Blick auf die neueste Form des bizarren „Reality-TV“. Wenn höchstens 2 % der Kandidatenliste vernünftige, ernsthafte Kandidaten sind. Wenn es akzeptabel ist zu sagen: „Wollt ihr etwa einen Präsidenten mit so einer Nase?“ Wenn eine Kandidatengattin halbnackt in der Werbung posiert. Aber ob Sie es glauben oder nicht, Prediger 1:9 ist Realität: „Es gibt nichts Neues unter der Sonne.“ Der politische Irrsinn ist nicht in den Vereinigten Staaten erfunden worden, und selbst in Amerika waren wir schon einmal auf diesem Weg. Hugo N. Gerstl, Autor von The Politics of Hate (2012), seziert mit scharfem Skalpell den American Pie der Politik von 2016 und beschreibt, was wie ein undurchdringlicher tragikomischer Irrgarten der Verrücktheit erscheint. Er schließt optimistisch, mit den Worten eines ehemaligen Präsidenten, dessen Frau im Rennen um das Weiße Haus die Nase vorn hat: „Es gibt nichts Falsches an Amerika, das nicht mit dem geheilt werden kann, was an Amerika richtig ist.“ Eine englischsprachige E-Book-Ausgabe wurde im Herbst 2016 von Samuel Wachtmans Sons, Inc., CA, veröffentlicht. 250 Seiten, 15 x 22,5 cm.

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        by Dieter Kühn

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        March 1999

        Bussy D'Ambois

        By George Chapman

        by N. S. Brooke

        Revels stuff. . . .|This Edition of George Chapman's tragedy differs from all other modern editions in being primarily based on the Quarto of 1607 in preference to the much revised Quarto of 1641. N. S. Brooke believes that the earlier text gives a more certain indication of Chapman's intentions and he has supported this view in an introduction and by a bibliographical and critical study of the play. The divergence between the texts of 1607 and 1641 are set out clearly in this volume, which includes the usual textual and critical apparatus found in the Revels series. ;

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        POLITIK DES HASSES

        by HUGO N. GERSTL

        POLITIK DES HASSES – Ein entlarvender Einblick in die Politik der USA von HUGO N. GERSTL   Wie Quertreiber, Medien und Interessengruppen die USA zu einem Dritte-Welt-Land machen und wie wir diesen Trend umkehren können   Amerika wird systematisch zerstört – nicht von Terroristen von außen, sondern von Interessengruppen von innen. Es wird zerstört von Politikern, Talkshow-Moderatoren, Medienmogulen und populistischen Demagogen, die um jeden Preis ihr Schäfchen ins Trockene bringen wollen, indem sie alle Gesetze verhindern, die der Allgemeinheit nützen würden – durch skandalöse Lügen und Verleumdungen, negative Kampagnen und Beleidigungen der schlimmsten Sorte. Diese selbsternannten „Retter“ haben keinerlei konstruktive Ideen zu bieten, um das Land aus dem Sumpf zu ziehen, in dem es sich gegenwärtig befindet. Diese Politiker denken nicht über den Tellerrand der nächsten Wahl hinaus. Sprecherhonorare von 100.000 USD wirken auf sie wie ein Aphrodisiakum. Doch der Geruch der Macht wirkt noch viel stärker. Politiker, Angstmacher, Fernsehköpfe und Industriekapitäne sonnen sich in ihrem Ruhm, ihrem Glanz und ihrer selbstherrlichen Weisheit, während das Land einen höheren Schuldenberg als je ein Land zuvor in der Geschichte anhäufen und wir von Jahr zu Jahr immer weiter in Richtung Dritte-Welt-Nation abrutschen. Wenn die Öffentlichkeit begänne, eins und eins zusammenzuzählen, sollte die Antwort eigentlich „zwei“ lauten. Doch der Durchschnittsamerikaner lässt sich noch immer weismachen, dass es alles Mögliche ist, wenn es die Spin-Meister ihnen vorgaukeln. Schlimmer noch, über 40 % aller Amerikaner lassen sich von der Politik der Angst, der Zwietracht und der Ausbeutung anstecken, ohne auch nur einen Moment zu überlegen, was diese politischen Hetzer ihnen dafür zu bieten haben, dass sie die andere Fraktion in die Wüste schicken und die Vorzüge der Macht für sich selbst sichern. Trotz der politischen Grabenkämpfe und externen Kriege ist dieser Streit vergleichbar mit dem Streit zweier Flöhe darum, wem der Hund gehört. Wir erkennen scheinbar nicht, dass wir längst keine Zeit und kein Geld mehr haben, dass wir uns den Luxus politischer Spielchen und dümmlicher Streitereien eigentlich längst nicht mehr leisten können. Dieses Buch kommt genau zur rechten Zeit. Es scheut zwar nicht davor zurück, mit dem Finger auf die Schuldigen zu zeigen, doch es geht noch einen Schritt weiter und zeigt auf, wie Amerika, die mächtigste Nation der Erde, sein Schicksal wieder in die Hand nehmen und von innen heraus gesunden kann.   HUGO N. GERSTL hält einen Abschluss in Politikwissenschaften und Geschichten der University of California Los Angeles und absolvierte dann ein Jurastudium an der UCLA School of Law. Er lehnte eine Einladung der Republikanischen Partei ab, für den Kongress zu kandidieren, um nicht gegen seinen Freund und Anwaltskollegen Leon Panetta anzutreten, der gerade seine erste Amtszeit im Kongress abschloss. Hugo N. Gerstl arbeitet seit sechsundvierzig Jahren als Strafverteidiger und ist ein unerschütterlicher Optimist, wenn es um das Durchhaltevermögen des amerikanischen Volkes geht.

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        The Arts
        2019

        ZNAK. Ukrainian Trademarks 1960—1980

        by U, N, A collective

        Znak. Ukrainian Trademarks 1960—1980 is research by U, N, A collective (Uliana Bychenkova, Nika Kudinova, Aliona Solomadina) on the history of Ukrainian graphic design, in particular, on the area of corporate identity during the period of Thaw, Stagnation, and Perestroyka. Visual and textual narratives coexist in the book, as this type of material needs not only visual but also textual support. They address the given subject in the wider chronological order: from the 20th century avant-garde to the present. Most importantly, the publication focuses on the Kharkiv school of industrial graphics and the accomplishments of Volodymyr Pobiedin. The publication displays archive materials, identifies the names, describes the processes and highlights the influences in Ukrainian graphic design in the local and global contexts.

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        Business, Economics & Law
        December 2016

        Visitor Management in Tourism Destinations

        by Julia N Albrecht

        Visitor management may be considered as a component of destination management at all levels of a destination. It involves a wide range of stakeholders. This book demonstrates current knowledge on visitor management. Visitor Management in Tourism Destinations provides insight into critical concepts such as the visitor experience, service quality, the uses of indicators and frameworks, and interpretation. It also addresses current issues including the social and political dimensions of visitor management, the implementation of monitoring, vandalism and augmented reality. Authored by leading international researchers in the field of visitor management research, this book is primarily aimed at researchers and postgraduate students. Key Features: · Considers critical concepts and influential factors in visitor management. · Illustrates current issues in visitor management. · Research-based case studies contribute to an overall understanding of core issues. · Covers the state-of-the-art in guiding and interpretation. ; This book demonstrates current knowledge on Visitor Management and provides insight into conceptual issues. ; PART I: Introduction and Foundation Chapter 1: Introduction to Visitor Management in tourism Destinations Chapter 2: Destination Management and Visitor Management: Non-convergent Literatures but Complementary Activities and Issues Chapter 3: Meeting the Challenge of Managing Visitor Experiences at Tourism Attractions Chapter 4: The Social and Political Dimensions of Visitor Management: Rural Home-based Accommodations PART II: Critical Concepts in Visitor Management Chapter 5: Indicators and Standards-Based Visitor Management Frameworks in Achieving Sustainability at Cultural Heritage Sites Chapter 6: Managing Nature-Based Visitors’ Perceived Service Quality, Satisfaction and Future Behaviour Intention Chapter 7: The Relevance of Visitors’ National Park Affinity for Effective Visitor Management in Protected Areas PART III: Current Issues in Visitor Management Chapter 8: Visitor Monitoring in the Tapajós National Forest, Brazil Chapter 9: Tourist Behaviours, Vandalism and Stakeholder Responses Chapter 10: Augmented Reality Application in Museum Visitor Experiences PART IV: The State of the Art in Guiding and Interpretation Chapter 11: Strategies for Successful Interpretation Techniques in Visitor Attractions: The Operationalization of Guided Tours in Museums Chapter 12: Using Heritage Interpretation to Manage Film-induced Tourism at Heritage visitor Attractions Chapter 13: Theories of Learning and their Application in Interpretation Chapter 14: Critical Reflections on the Role of Interpretation in Visitor Management PART V: Conclusion Chapter 15: Current Knowledge and Future Research Directions in Visitor Management

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