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Together, we must design more resilient cities where future generations can thrive.What makes a city smart? Many think it's just sensors or AI-powered tech. But tomorrow's cities must offer more than infrastructure and innovation--they must make space for people to live fully, show up...

Corporations' Responsibility to Society Patriotism over ProfitsBy: Al Craig FlemingCorporate greed has many negative impacts on the economy and society at large. The quality of life of the average American is adversely impacted by the need for major American corporations to be singularly focused...

a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775-76 that inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. In clear, simple language it explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence....

This fascinating book offers an in-depth guide to the art of ventriloquism, and will prove to be an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with a desire to learn this entertaining skill. The content is split into three manageable parts, to move on...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Title: The Serpent Symbol and the worship of the reciprocal symbols of nature in America.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The is this the book-length work addressing the development of academic freedom and the procedures designed to protect it from the 1915 founding of the AAUP and the AAC to their endorsement of the key document in the history of professorial rights and responsibilities,...

Originally published in 1791, this is Jeremy Bentham's seminal work on prison reform. It argues for a new kind of prison design, the Panopticon, which would allow for the constant surveillance of inmates, leading to their rehabilitation and eventual release. A controversial and influential...

This book is a collection of papers on mechanical subjects, written by the renowned engineer and inventor Joseph Whitworth. Covering a variety of topics, from the design of machine tools to the effects of temperature on metals, these papers are a fascinating glimpse into...

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,...

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,...

Nicknamed "Euroville," Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a home away from home for BMW, Michelin, Ciba-Geigy, and numerous other European corporations. Enriching our understanding of what globalization means to millions of small-town, blue-collar Americans, Guten Tag, Y'all looks at Spartanburg as a model of how...

For courses in Introduction to Security and Introduction to Private Security. A global perspective of security issues combined with broad practical coverage of crime prevention strategies. Private Security Today includes topical coverage that spans the evolution of security, through the present, to the future...

Author: Janet Bubar RichISBN-13: 9798896393146Publisher: Kravitz and Sons LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2025Pages: 126Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

Author: Janet Bubar RichISBN-13: 9798896393092Publisher: Kravitz and Sons LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2025Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d

Housing is the defining issue of our time, driving a persistent affordability crisis, financial instability, and economic inequality. Through the Roof examines the crucial role of the state in shaping the housing markets of two economic powerhouses-the United States and Germany. The book starts...

India's China Challenge tells the story of a complex political relationship, and how China -- and its leading opinion-makers -- view India. It looks at the economic dimensions and cultural connect, and the internal political and social transformations in China that continue to shape...

The Trust Ledger: A Police Reform Paradigm introduces a transformative mindset aimed at reshaping modern law enforcement through the lens of one critical currency, trust. Author Joseph Schaefer presents a powerful and accessible metaphor: law enforcement agencies function like financial institutions, with public trust...

"Sketches of Her Majesty's Household" offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate workings of the British royal household during the reign of Queen Victoria. Attributed to J.T. Judge, this guide details the various roles and responsibilities within the sovereign's domestic establishment. From the highest...

What if the life you built was nothing more than an illusion?The Death of Ivan Ilyich is one of Leo Tolstoy's most profound and thought-provoking works-a gripping tale of a man forced to face his own mortality. Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking judge, has lived...

In a world that feels increasingly unstable, emotional intelligence isn't just a soft skill; it's your anchor. Your transformative guide to building inner resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating a more emotionally intelligent society, starting from within. Written by Brandon Bishop, educator and founder of...

Large-scale assessments, such as those by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), have been crucial in advancing our understanding of climate change. They have affirmed that reducing greenhouse-gas emissions is urgently needed to avoid its disastrous consequences and that we possess the scientific...

Discover the world of cryptids and unravel their mysteries, even if you're skeptical about their existence!Do tales of hidden creatures lurking in the wilderness ignite your curiosity?Are you fascinated by the age-old legends of Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, and countless other cryptids from...

The Call of the Wild by Jack London, published in 1903, is a classic adventure novel that explores themes of survival, primal instincts, and the struggle between civilization and the wild. The story is set during the Klondike Gold Rush and follows Buck, a...

DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES: THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF JEFFREY EPSTEINWas Jeffrey Epstein's death truly a suicide, or was he silenced to protect the most powerful people on the planet?For years, Epstein moved freely among the world's elite-politicians, billionaires, and royalty-amassing a fortune while...

How can extreme suffering be so commonplace if there is a God who knows everything, who is all-powerful and also compassionate? How do the scriptures of our religions explain the existence of suffering? Do these explanations stand up to examination? Does our experience testify...

This book, ASPECTS OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS, synthesizes brilliantly the works of scholars with more recent examples for clarity and precision. It definitely would serve the purpose for which it is designed. - Professor Hyeladzira Ali Balami (University of Maiduguri) This is a fascinating book...

The Stockton and Visalia Railroad Co., Petitioner - vs. the Common Council of the City of Stockton, Respondent is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1870. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science,...

This book is the first monograph fully devoted to analyzing the philosophical aspects of affordances. The concept of affordance, coined and developed in the field of ecological psychology, describes the possibilities for action available in the environment. This work offers a systematic approach to...

Drawing from a range of critical perspectives, in particular postcolonial, this book examines the relationship between perceptions of Russia and of Eastern Europe and the making of a 'Western' identity. It explores the ways in which the perception of certain characteristics of Russia and...

Eternal Black Eye is a bold, unfiltered dissection of the impact & injury that the global majority of the African diaspora, i.e. Black folk, has sustained from colonialism. As a Black social scientist and sociologist, Toshua Cornwell-Clark unpacks the deep wounds left behind from...

Panic (noun). A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour. Australians see themselves as a relaxed and tolerant bunch. But scratch the surface and you'll uncover an extraordinary level of fear. Cronulla. Henson. Hanson. Wik. Haneef. The Boats. ... Panic shows...

What if you could challenge conventional morality, seek deeper truths, and unlock the strength to live authentically and powerfully?Written in the late 19th century, Beyond Good and Evil is Nietzsche's profound critique of traditional morality and his call for humanity to rise above simplistic...

What if you could experience the full scope of love, war, and the human spirit in one unforgettable story?War and Peace: Tolstoy's Epic Masterpiece of Love, Conflict, and Humanity brings you Leo Tolstoy's timeless exploration of life's greatest struggles and triumphs, carefully translated and...

In January of 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense; the book inflamed its readers and ignited the American Revolution. In truth the fires of dissent were already smoldering, but Paine's impassioned writing gave focus to the many disparate voices and united a country. One...

Schopenhauer's metaphysical analysis and his views on human motivation and desire influenced many well-known thinkers including Friedrich Nietzsche, Richard Wagner, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Otto Rank, Carl Gustav Jung etc.This book is a collection of essays about writing and literature.Author: Arthur SchopenhauerISBN-10:...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Dans cet ouvrage, Léon Say expose sa vision de l'économie sociale, une économie qui combine les avantages de l'économie de marché avec un système de protection sociale solide. Say montre comment ce modèle économique peut créer une société plus juste et plus prospère. Un...

In this groundbreaking work, John T. C. Heaviside explores the connections between the ancient civilizations of the Americas and those of the Old World. Drawing on archaeological evidence and historical records, he demonstrates that these cultures had more in common than previously thought. This...

In this thought-provoking work, Gilbert Murray argues for a more rational and ethical approach to politics and international relations. He draws on history, philosophy, and psychology to make the case that a better world is possible if we work together and embrace reason.This work...

Moore analyzes the references to time in Dante's Divina Commedia and what they reveal about the duration and date of Dante's vision. He uses historical and literary context to reach his conclusions, providing a new perspective on this classic work of literature.This work has...