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"Prince Adam sets out to reclaim the mantle of HE-MAN, a legendary power that he can wield for the powers of good. But around every turn the evil villain Skeletor seeks to destroy the young hero and keep him from finding his fellow Masters. But their adventures aren't confined to just one universe. After narrowly escaping his last battle with He-Man, Skeletor has fled to the most unexpected realm to recover: EARTH! Once there, he sets a plan in motion to siphon off Earth's core magic. Forging an unlikely hunting party, He-Man and company go in search of Skeletor and find themselves at odds with the heroes of the DC Universe, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe must find a way to stop Skeletor and his mysterious new master! It's called Eternia--the homeworld of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Here, this legendary hero harnesses the Power of Grayskull to protect his planet against the evil forces of Skeletor, the skull-faced embodiment of evil. Then dimensions away, another evil has set its sights on Eternia's champion. The menace of Mumm-Ra is spreading, even as his hated rival, Lion-O, is crowned king of the Thundercats. Mumm-Ra knows only one weapon can stand against Lion-O's unstoppable Sword of Omens: He-Man's Sword of Power. And he and his merciless minions are prepared to take it by any means necessary"-- Provided by publisher

How does history end? -- The Red Queen -- Will to power -- Economics outside the corridor -- Allegory of good government -- The European scissors -- Mandate of Heaven -- Broken Red Queen -- Devil in the details -- What's the matter with Ferguson? -- The paper leviathan -- Wahhab's children -- Red Queen out of control -- Into the corridor -- Living with the leviathan.

About the failure of many countries to achieve economic prosperity.

This book analyzes the dynamics of democracy's creation and consolidation, highlighting the differing preferences of social groups for political institutions. It explores how elites may be compelled to democratize for stability, influenced by civil society strength, political structures, crises, economic inequality, and globalization factors.

Set against the backdrop of World War Two London, the story follows Jack Brookes, an air raid warden sidelined by health issues. Tasked with investigating a fortune-teller who claims a local woman’s son was murdered rather than killed in a bombing, Jack becomes entangled in a web of love and danger. As he falls for the enigmatic fortune-teller, he faces threats from a ruthless gang, blending themes of romance and betrayal in a perilous wartime atmosphere.