“…The repercussions for contemporary Islanders are significant: leaders of more than one political movement have felt the need to deny that they are any kind of cargo cultist.Of particular interest to this history is Lindstom's argument that accounts of cargo cult are at heart tragedies of thwarted desire, melancholy anticipation and crazy unrequited love. He makes a convincing case that these stories expose powerful Western scenarios of desire itself—giving cargo cult its combined titillation of the fascinating exotic and the comfortably familiar…”

“…It has never been more important for Americans to understand why the world both hates and loves the United States. In What They Think of Us, a remarkable group of writers from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Latin America describes the world's profoundly ambivalent attitudes toward the United States--before and since 9/11. …”

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“…Perfect for the gadget-loving athlete and fitness fan! You'll learn: How the Apple Wat ch subtly encourages healthy habits How the Apple Watch helps build cardiovascular fitness and endurance How to multiply the value of the Apple Watch by pairing it with your iPhone How third party fitness apps multiply the capabilities of the Apple Watch How to participate in the Apple Watch Research Kit program Brief explanations of the leading third-party app available for the Apple Watch (including more than just fitness and health apps…”

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“…It draws on many unpublished letters and papers to evoke Chesterton's joyful humour, his humility and affinity to the common man, and his love of the ordinary things of life…”

“…Everything but the Truth is Gillian McAllister's stunning breakthrough thriller about deceit, betrayal and one woman's compulsive need to uncover the truthIt all started with the email.Rachel didn't even mean to look. She loves Jack. She's pregnant with their child. She trusts him.But now she's seen it, she can't undo that moment. …”

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“…French shows how anyone can create their own brand, grow a successful business, reinvent themselves, or simply find success in what they love to do. Entertaining, provocative, funny, and informative, this book is the trip of a lifetime and a treasured guide for entrepreneurs, business people, and music fans alike…”

“…You'll also find: - strategies you can implement immediately to better secure your own company, home, and data against malicious actors - an inside and candid look at a rarely examined industry through the eyes of one of its most respected penetration testers A can't-miss account of real-life security exploits perfect for infosec pros, including red and blue teamers, pentesters, CIOs, CISSPs, and social engineers, How I Rob Banks also belongs in the hands of anyone who loves a great Ocean's 11-style story pulled straight from the real world…”

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“…Christine Bader is one of those people. She worked for and loved BP and then-CEO John Browne's lofty rhetoric on climate change and human rights--until a string of fatal BP accidents, Browne's abrupt resignation under a cloud of scandal, and the start of Tony Hayward's tenure as chief executive, which would end with the Deepwater Horizon disaster. …”