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"A masterpiece. . . . Nobody has done more than John Lukacs to turn the short history book into an art form."--Anthony Beevor "As gripping as any novel."--Robert Harris "A short but magnificent history book."--Daniel Finkelstein The days from May 24 to May 28,...

The rise of far-right communities on digital platforms is a global crisis. Digital Islamophobia tracks far-right groups where they are a virtual and vicious threat, exploring how these networks grow, develop, and circulate Islamophobic hate-speech on Twitter. Reconstructing this media ecosystem, Digital Islamophobia traces...

Leaders Lost is a fresh and sobering first-hand non-fiction account of one man's challenges when facedwith reprisal being forced upon him by his aviation squadron CO and further exacerbated by a negligentNavy, government IG, congressional office, and several other Shipmates who stood by while...

The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche turned the generally accepted values of modern, Western society upside down--religious, spiritual, moral, ethical, and Christian presumptions were all questioned, tested, and cast aside as, ultimately, useless to man and his ascension to a higher purpose: a more self-actualized...

Graham Greene saw the Castros rise; Sarah Rainsford watched them leave. From the street where Wormold, the hapless hero of Greene's Our Man in Havana, plied his trade, BBC foreign correspondent Rainsford reports on Fidel's reshaping of a nation, and what the future holds...

"Confidence in our election processes is of utmost importance. To help ensure confidence in the integrity of voting processes, the Voting Section plays an important role in addressing voting irregularities. By accurately recording and documenting its activities in as clear a manner as possible,...

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This popular brief text for the American Government course emphasizes the historical development of the American political system, who governs, and to what ends. Thorough yet concise, the thirteenth edition of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES, BRIEF VERSION, offers insightful coverage of all aspects...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific organization created in 1879, and is part of the U.S. government. Their scientists explore our environment and ecosystems, to determine the natural dangers we are facing. The agency has over 10,000 employees that collect, monitor,...

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Florence, Colorado, is a medium security facility housing male offenders. It is part of the Florence Federal Correctional Complex (FCC). FCI Florence is located on State Highway 67, 90 miles south of Denver, 45 miles south of Colorado...

This handbook is a translation of Book One of the Italian Civil Code (of persons).Author: United States Provost Marshal General'sISBN-10: 1288567146ISBN-13: 9781288567140Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2013Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.28d

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases many records with topics ranging from Anti-War, Gangs Extremist Groups, Organized Crime, Supreme Court, World War II and many more. Included are several older files but also many new updated unreleased files; this is one of those...

Space food research meets the challenge of providing food that tastes good and travels well in space. The activities in this NASA educator guide for grades K-8 emphasize hands-on and cooperative involvement of students as they explore the unique problems of keeping astronauts happy...

Outlines the essential components of supportive housing services and programs for people with mental illness. Discusses how to develop new programs within mental health systems that are grounded in evidence-based practices. Kit includes eight booklets.Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicISBN-10: 1288248539ISBN-13: 9781288248537Publisher: BibliogovLanguage:...

Presents guidelines for enhancing motivation among clients in treatment for alcohol abuse and substance abuse. Describes FRAMES, motivational interventions to use at all stages of change, two assessment tools, and ways to integrate motivational approaches.Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicISBN-10: 1288230915ISBN-13: 9781288230914Publisher: BibliogovLanguage:...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A minimum of $3.6 billion would be saved if breastfeeding were increased from current levels (64 percent in-hospital, 29 percent at 6 months) to those recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General (75 and 50 percent). This figure is likely an underestimation of the total...

A graphic presentation of American financial history from 1861 through 1938. It was published as a continuous timeline over 85 feet long. Summary of files: The index provides a guide to the chart by subject and by year, and gives an overview of the...

This work, originally published in 1817, is one of the founding texts of modern economics. Enormously successful as a stockbroker, David Ricardo (1772-1823) was able to lead the life of a wealthy country squire, while his intellectual interests caused him to move in the...

Through an exploration of overlapping concepts of noble honour amongst English and Irish elites, this book provides a cultural analysis of 'British' high politics in the early modern period. Analysing English- and Irish-language sources, Brendan Kane argues that between the establishment of the Irish...

The Kingship of Self-Control: Individual Problems and Possibilities is a book written by William George Jordan and first published in 1899. The book explores the concept of self-control as a means of achieving personal success and happiness. Jordan argues that self-control is the foundation...

"Political Fragmentation" offers a comprehensive examination of the global rise of secessionist movements and the profound diplomatic implications these movements have on international relations. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of historical events, contemporary case studies, and expert analysis, the book provides an unparalleled exploration...

Embark on a poignant case study shedding light on the subordinate position of Yemeni women in a conservative, male-dominated society, where challenges persist in girls' education. Positioned as the last among 142 countries for gender equality, Yemen grapples with a school curriculum that perpetuates...

First published by Reich in 1953, People in Trouble is an autobiographical work in which Reich describes the development of his sociological thinking from 1927 to 1937. In simple narrative form he recounts his personal experiences with major social and political events and ideas,...

As a Western society, people are giving up on improving their lives. We see various trends from quiet quitting to bed rotting, and overall, we see laziness and hopelessness running rampant. Some of the reasons for these downward trends include overstimulation from entertainment and...

A fully illustrated Adventure Game-Book based on many different conspiracy theories. Some of the theories may hit close to home, others will be extremely outlandish. Will you go down as one of the greatest leaders that America has ever seen? Or will you be...

The impending 1997 mandate to place before the voters the question on whether to convene a convention to revise and amend the New York Constitution becomes increasingly important and deserving of careful attention. Ordered Liberty provides a comprehensive chronicle of the constitutional history of...

In The Washington Post, Julius Lester praised Richard Delgado's The Rodrigo Chronicles: Conversations about America and Race as free of cant and ideology. . . . an excellent starting place for the national discussion about race we so desperately need. The New York Times...

We live in a runaway world. New patterns of risk and uncertainty threaten the stability of our traditional institutions. To make sense of these profound changes in our lives, and invent new politics for the twenty-first century, we must understand the dynamic forces which...

This first significant collection of essays on women in China in more than two decades captures a pivotal moment in a cross-cultural--and interdisciplinary--dialogue. For the first time, the voices of China-based scholars are heard alongside scholars positioned in the United States. The distinguished contributors...

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The twentieth century gave rise to profound changes in traditional sex roles. This study reveals how modernization has changed cultural attitudes towards gender equality and analyzes the political consequences. It systematically compares attitudes towards gender equality worldwide, comparing almost 70 nations, ranging from rich...

The violence of Mao's China is well known, but its extreme form is not. In 1967 and 1968, during the Cultural Revolution, collective killings were widespread in rural China in the form of pubic execution. Victims included women, children, and the elderly. This book...

Regulating Religion: Case Studies from Around the Globe presents, through the inclusion of contributions by international scholars, a global examination of how a number of contemporary societies are regulating religious groups. It focuses on legal efforts to exert social control over such groups, especially...

"In Member of the Club. [Graham writes of] heartbreaking ironies and contradictions, indignities and betrayals in the life of an upper-class black man." --Philadelphia InquirerInformed and driven by his experience as an upper-middle-class African American man who lives and works in a predominately white...

Discover new solutions for solving the critical problems brought by global warming, climate change, rising ocean coastlines, biodiversity loss, desertification, ocean pollution, and the depletion of fresh water with Building the Climate Change Bridge. James Michael Matthew observes that the primary problem with climate...

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Ready, Set, Go! is the essential playbook for anyone eager to make a positive impact in their community. Tailored for students, retirees, novices, and experts, this book is a versatile guide for initiating or advancing your role in organizing campaigns, running for office, or...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

THE NEW WORLD ORDER IS NOT SO NEWIt's been done before - several times! It's failed before - several times! The logo on the front of this book is the symbol of the Old World Order, the brutal oligarch-controlled totalitarian Roman Republic and its...

"Politics is downstream from culture." Andrew BreitbartThis quote explains why America is in the mess that it is in. The relevant question for citizens concerned about where America is going is, "What is upstream from culture?" The answer is the nuclear family, the church,...

Within the churches and other groups opposing abortion, the issue of clinic protests has become increasingly controversial, as many who oppose abortions move to separate themselves from those who propose violence as an acceptable solution. The latest major conflict over abortion laws has been...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.Author: Edward CarpenterISBN-10: 1498012906ISBN-13: 9781498012904Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

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