The surprising truth behind Barack Obama's decision to continue many of his predecessor's counterterrorism policies. Conventional wisdom holds that 9/11 sounded the death knell for presidential accountability. In fact, the opposite is true. The novel powers that our post-9/11 commanders in chief assumed—endless detentions, military commissions, state secrets, broad surveillance, and more—are the culmination of a two-century expansion of presidential authority. But these new powers have been met with thousands of barely visible legal and political constraints—enforced by congressional committees, government lawyers, courts, and the media—that have transformed our unprecedentedly powerful presidency into one that is also unprecedentedly accountable. These constraints are the key to understanding why Obama continued the Bush counterterrorism program, and in this light, the events of the last decade should be seen as a victory, not a failure, of American constitutional government. We have actually preserved the framers’ original idea of a balanced constitution, despite the vast increase in presidential power made necessary by this age of permanent emergency.

According to Chic & Sandra Tabatha Cicero, the tarot is much more than a collection of symbolic images--it's a vibrant ecosystem of interconnected energies and entities. In this groundbreaking approach to tarot, they introduce how these powerful cards can be magically transformed into talismans and amulets. Part one of this book explores the nature of talismans and amulets, how magic works, the role of the divine in magic, and magical ethics. The specific energies and talismanic/amuletic uses of each card are described, along with its magical correspondences--spanning elemental, astrological, and Qabalistic qualities. Part two is devoted to "tarot angels" and invoking these divine energies, including how to use the Golden Dawn method, known as telesmatic magic. Ritual card spreads, consecration rites, and step-by-step examples demonstrate how to use magical talismans to get a promotion, gain psychic talent, promote healing, mend a broken friendship, enhance magic skills, and more.

Maximize learning and strengthen study skills. This book is a powerful resource for students, teachers, and parents. Use the step-by-step procedures for improving organizational skills, time management, problem solving, power reading, test taking, memory skills, and more!

...lies understanding. This is what bestselling author Warren Farrell discovered when he took a stand against established views of the male role in society, and pursued o course of study to find out who men really are. Here are the eye-opening, heart-rending, and undeniably enlightening results...

A detailed guide to investing in America's Finest Companies. Bill Staton has helped thousands of investors increase their wealth with a commonsense approach to investing. It's simple, and it works: Invest in well-run, profitable companies with long histories of rising annual earnings and dividends. Now, in Double Your Money in America's Finest Companies, Staton shows readers how to achieve this goal. He reveals how to screen public companies, scrutinize their earnings history, and invest in those that consistently pay higher yearly cash dividends. Staton's longstanding method of investing all.

What the enemy takes, God restores doubly. There are things the enemy has snatched from your life, but God desires to give them back to you in double-double capacity. He desires to bless you so hugely that there is massive overflow in your life. Believe God not just for restoration but for a double portion. We often fight fiercely for what the enemy has stolen. But what if for every attack, you got back double? Can you imagine your finances doubling, your joy doubling, your health doubling, and your prophetic insight and wisdom doubling? The Power of the Double encourages the people of God to believe for "double-double" restoration. Instead of shame or guilt, poverty or lack, or anything negative the enemy has thrown at us, we can set our faith for a double portion. Ryan LeStrange challenges you to expect double-double increase and restoration for your family and future generations. Other books by Ryan LeStrange include Hell's Toxic Trio, Supernatural Access, and Overcoming Spiritual Attack.

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