Shadow Games: The Hidden Hands of Power
Shadow Games: The Hidden Hands of Power

Author: Bonginkosi Ndumiso

Publisher: Bonginkosi Ndumiso

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13:

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Title: Shadow Games: The Hidden Hands of Power Subtitle: A Tale of Intrigue, Betrayal, and the Rise of a New Regime Valdoria, a nation on the brink of collapse, is teetering under the weight of corruption and discontent. The people, yearning for change, are ripe for manipulation. But lurking in the shadows is the Obsidian Circle, a clandestine group of ambitious individuals who see the nation's turmoil as an opportunity to seize power. Weaving a web of lies and deceit, the Circle manipulates the media, fuels public unrest, and orchestrates a revolution that will bring them to the forefront of power. Their puppet leader, a charismatic figurehead, is poised to ascend to the throne, while the Circle's true power brokers remain hidden, pulling the strings from the shadows. As the new regime takes hold, the Circle's web of lies begins to unravel. A series of mysterious disappearances, a growing sense of unease, and the emergence of a few brave souls who dare to challenge the Circle's authority threaten to expose their true agenda. The story explores the intricacies of conspiracy, power plays, and the impact of propaganda, weaving a tale where nothing is as it seems, and those in the shadows hold the true power—until their web of lies unravels. Betrayal, ambition, and the thirst for power drive the Circle's actions, leading to a series of shocking twists and turns as the nation teeters on the edge of chaos. Will the Circle succeed in their quest for domination, or will their carefully crafted plan crumble under the weight of truth and the resilience of the human spirit? The fate of Valdoria hangs in the balance, and the consequences of their actions will reverberate through the ages.

Hidden Hands
Hidden Hands

Author: Phillip Starr

Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Published: 2010-11-23

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1583942432

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The solo forms or sets of a martial art may appear to be merely flashy performances or rote exercises for conditioning, and because of this many students disregard this aspect of their training. True martial arts masters, however, know that the forms of a system actually contain all of the techniques and secrets of that system—if one knows how to look for them. Often called the “great books” of martial arts, forms are crucial for a deeper understanding of the art one practices. In Hidden Hands, Phillip Starr provides detailed instruction in the art of reading martial arts forms: by first mastering rudimentary “words” (individual techniques) and then moving on to simple “sentences” (combinations of techniques), the student will come to understand forms as ancient documents that contain the true essence of their art. Starr discusses different aspects of forms practice such as rhythm, timing, spirit, and performance, and presents specific guidelines for interpreting the movements of various forms. The book ends with the dissection and interpretation of a complete form. Containing examples from Chinese, Japanese, Okinawan, and Korean martial arts, Hidden Hands shows serious practitioners how to improve in any art and style.

Queen of Volts
Queen of Volts

Author: Amanda Foody

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 1488069352

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A final deadly game will reveal the darkest secrets in the City of Sin in the thrilling conclusion of this “decadent and delicious” YA fantasy trilogy (Kirkus Reviews). Return to the City of Sin, where the perilous final game is about to begin . . . The players? Twenty-two of the most powerful, most notorious people in New Reynes. With no choice but to play, Enne and Levi are desperate to forge new alliances and bargain for their safety. But any misstep could turn deadly when a far more dangerous opponent appears on the board —one plucked straight from the city’s most gruesome legends. While Levi hides behind a mask of false promises, Enne is finally forced out from behind hers. As the game takes its final, vicious turn, these two must decide once and for all whether to be partners or enemies. Because in a game for survival, there are no winners . . . There are only monsters.

Fun with Hand Shadows
Fun with Hand Shadows

Author: Frank Jacobs

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1996-09-12

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0486291766

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This charming book shows you how to have fun with a pastime that has delighted children and adults for generations: making shadow pictures on the wall with your hands and fingers. Selected from the pages of two clever 19th-century picture books, 28 hand-shadow illustrations demonstrate how to create marvelous images of a goose, deer (with antlers), birds, a bunny, a dog, an elephant, a tortoise, and a host of other familiar creatures. For extra enjoyment, the illustrations are accompanied by lively, often hilarious verses by Frank Jacobs, whose zany humor and wacky parodies have appeared in numerous publications. With this book and a bit of practice , you'll soon be delighting friends and relatives with an entertaining performance of shadow art.

Shadow of Power
Shadow of Power

Author: Steve Martini

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 006202535X

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New York Times bestselling master of suspense Steve Martini returns, ensnaring defense attorney Paul Madriani in a web of terror and death being spun in the shadows of America's most sacred and secretive institution-the Supreme Court.A writer is savagely slain while on a publicity tour-a literary provocateur who craved headlines, but whose last book may have gone too far. His revelations about secret language buried in the U.S. Constitution-and hints about an explosive missing letter of Thomas Jefferson's-may be enough to cause an irreparable tear in the fabric of the nation . . . and perhaps drove a volatile youth to homicide. But Paul Madriani thinks a troubled young man with dark connections has been chosen as a scapegoat to cover up something far deadlier that festers in America's political heart. And in the wake of the strange disappearance of a Supreme Court judge, Madriani must survive long enough to find the devastating answers hidden in the shadow of power.

Author: Count Cherep-Spriridovich

Publisher: Book Tree

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781585090938

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This book rants against Freemasonry, Satan, international banks, Napoleon and more. It makes a series of unsubstantiated claims against Jews and possibly substantiated ones against the Rothschilds of his time. If one can put the authors personal biases aside, there remains some good historical information about government, religion, world power and money. The publishers do not agree with the authors biased opinions, but wish to make the remaining facts available to those interested. Conspiracy buffs will enjoy it immensely. The book, in its entirety, should not be taken at face valuethe truth that exists within it must be carefully extracted.

The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power

Author: Robert Greene

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-10-31

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0670881465

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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.

Encyclopedia of Citizenship Studies
Encyclopedia of Citizenship Studies

Author: Marisol García Cabeza

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2024-04-12

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 1800880464

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This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive collection of entries addressing the normative claims and definitions of the critical concepts, principles, and approaches that make up the field of citizenship studies.

Cephrael's Hand
Cephrael's Hand

Author: Melissa McPhail

Publisher: Pattern of Shadow & Light

Published: 2014-12-05

Total Pages: 780

ISBN-13: 9780990629160

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"In Alorin-- three hundred years after the genocidal Adept Wars, the realm is dying, and the blessed Adept race dies with it. One man holds the secret to reverting this decline: Bjorn van Gelderan, a dangerous and enigmatic man whose shocking betrayal three centuries past earned him a traitor's brand. It is the Adept Vestal Raine D'Lacourte's mission to learn what Bjorn knows in the hope of salvaging his race. But first he'll have to find him. In the kingdom of Dannym-- the young Prince Ean val Lorian faces a tenuous future as the last living heir to the coveted Eagle Throne. When his blood-brother is slain during a failed assassination, Ean embarks on a desperate hunt for the man responsible. Yet his advisors have their own agendas, and his quest for vengeance leads him ever deeper into a sinuous plot masterminded by a mysterious and powerful man, the one they call First Lord. In the Nadori desert-- tormented by the missing pieces of his life, a soldier named Trell heads off to uncover the truth of his shadowed past. But when disaster places him in the debt of Wildlings sworn to the First Lord, Trell begins to suspect a deadlier, darker secret motivating them"--From publisher description.

Checkmate: Poetry Made King
Checkmate: Poetry Made King

Author: Carlo Jael Jonkers

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 1483479390

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Ever wondered about the state of the world? Feeling helpless or clueless how to make a difference? Read Checkmate: a poetry book written to shed light on the shadow of humankind and bring to the forefront what hides in the dark. Although it is clear as day that our world is being destroyed by the greed of man, a solution to this predicament we have not. This is because the answer to this intricate puzzle lies in a place where most don't look: hidden in plain sight it is being ridiculed and labelled a 'conspiracy theory'. Yes we humans are indeed very much controlled and trained to turn a blind eye to all of the lies of our current Era. We keep voting new puppets onto the world stage while we root for our illusion of choice, as our limited choices are narrowed down to bad or worse. Well this ends here. This unfair live chess game that is being played on our human race will finally be brought to justice.