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"It's a short, vital introduction to ISDS history and use, the shocking ways in which corporations have used it to bend governments to their will, and the total lack of justification for using such mechanisms in developed, stable countries." – The WeekInternational trade deals have swiftly emerged this year as politically controversial, attracting both condemnation and confusion from voters all over the world.In this book, investigative journalist Haley Sweetland Edwards focuses on one crucial aspect of these massive agreements: a powerful provision called Investor-State Dispute Settlement, which allows foreign corporations to sue sovereign nations before little-known supranational arbitration tribunals.Edwards makes the case that these tribunals (or «shadow courts»), which were designed 50 years ago to protect foreign investors' property rights abroad, are now being exploited by multinational corporations at the expense of sovereign nations and their citizens. From the 1960s to 2000, corporations brought fewer than 40 cases through these tribunals. In the last 15 years, they've brought nearly 650.In the course of her reporting, Edwards interviewed dozens of policymakers, activists, and government officials in Argentina, Canada, Bolivia, Ecuador, the European Union, and in the Obama administration. The result is a major story about a significant shift in global power.


The Shadow Over Innsmouth The Shadow Over Innsmouth

Автор: Говард Филлипс Лавкрафт

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"The Shadow Over Innsmouth" is a short novel about a weird hybrid race of humans and creatures resembling a cross between a fish and a frog, which lives in the seaside village of Innsmouth.


The Great Shadow and Other Napoleon The Great Shadow and Other Napoleon

Автор: Артур Конан Дойл

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"The Great Shadow and other Napoleonic Tales", is an Action & Adventure novel published in 1892. The novel takes place in the Napoleonic era on the English-Scottish border city called West Inch. The Great Shadow refers to the Napoleon’s influence and his reputation that forms a shadow over West Inch.


An historical view of the negotiations, between the courts of England, France, and Brussels, from the year 1592 to 1617 An historical view of the negotiations, between the courts of England, France, and Brussels, from the year 1592 to 1617

Автор: Thomas Birch

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Полный вариант заголовка: «An historical view of the negotiations, between the courts of England, France, and Brussels, from the year 1592 to 1617 : extracted chiefly from the MS. State-Papers of Sir Thomas Edmondes, and of Anthony Bacon / by Thomas Birch ; to which is added, a relation of the State of France, with the characters of Henry IV. and the principal persons of that court, drawn up by Sir George Саrew, upon his return from his embassy there in 1609, and addressed to King James I., never before printed».


A Realm of Shadows A Realm of Shadows

Автор: Морган Райс

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The #1 Bestselling series, with over 400 five star reviews on Amazon! "A Realm of Shadows" is book #5 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series "Kings and Sorcerers"! In "A Realm of Shadows", Kyra finds herself in the midst of a burning capital, attacked by a host of dragons, clinging for life. With her beloved homeland destroyed, The Flames down and the trolls pouring in, Kyra must urgently quest to Marda to retrieve the magic weapon before it is too late – even if it takes her into the very heart of darkness. Duncan finds himself trapped, with the others, in the burning capital, and he uses all his wits to find his men, attempt escape, and rally his forces to regroup and attack Pandesia. Across the kingdom, Merk sails with King Tarnis’ daughter through the Bay of Death as they abandon the Tower of Kos and sail for the warrior isle of Knossos. Pursued by Vesuvius and his army of trolls, crossing the world’s most treacherous waters, they know they have little chance to reach the isle, and even less chance of escape. Dierdre and Marco survive the tidal wave that destroyed Ur only to find their beloved city under water. With everyone they knew and loved lost and dead, they must pick up the pieces and journey to the one person they know who is left alive: Kyra. Alec, meanwhile sails back for Escalon with the people of The Lost Isles, holding the precious sword that might just change everything. But none expect to encounter a land destroyed, a land that is now teeming with dragons. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, "A Realm of Shadows" is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders.


Our Shadows Our Shadows

Автор: N | R

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Четверо подростков, один город. Действие происходит в заброшенном городе, населённом жалкими остатками выживших людей. Главный герой – Никольз, обычный подросток, живущий беззаботной жизнью, попадает в непростую ситуацию, а его спасителями, как ни странно, оказываются трое друзей сопутствующего возраста, которые отчаянно борются за свои жизни. И теперь Никользу, в сопровождении своих новых товарищей, придётся столкнуться лицом к лицу со смертью в городе, где подростки остались далеко не одни…