pbiThe Downfall of the American Orderibb offers penetrating insight into the emerging global political economy at this moment of an increasingly chaotic world. bppFor seventy-five years, the basic patterns of world politics and the contours of international economic activity took place in the shadow of American leadership and the institutions it designed--an order designed to avoid the horrors of previous

Sudou\'s living the good life. He\'s good-looking, smart and has never had trouble with women, either. Coming from a good family and now enjoying his blossoming college life, things look almost ideal for him, and yet, he\'s been picking on an older classmate, Kishi...

pWith iProgress in Genomic Medicine From Research to Clinical Applicationi, celebrated author and human geneticist, Moyra Smith, provides a careful synthesis of the foundations, current trends, and translational challenges in genomic medicine, to clarify pathways forward and enable genomic medicine research and implementation across clinical settings and treatment development. Part I of iProgress in

bMAKE MONEY WORK FOR YOUb This classic guide to financial success, set in the ancient city of Babylon, will revolutionize your personal finances and earning ability-all in the space of a single sitting. After this book you will never view money the same way again. This special edition, condensed and introduced by award-winning historian and New Thought voice Mitch Horowitz, provides the full lessons

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten Alpha Editions has made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for the present and future generations. This whole book has been re-formatted, re-typed and re-designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence the text is

In 2008, the Bakken went boom. Thanks to advances in hydraulic fracturing, oil production in western North Dakota exploded. As the price of oil went up, so did the oil rigs. People came from all over the country and the world in search of work, and cities and towns struggled to keep up. This book is about the challenges they faced. It is about the human dimensions of the boom, as told by artists, poets,

With the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in 1808, many African Americans began calling for a day of publick thanksgiving to commemorate this important step toward freedom. During the ensuing century, black leaders built on this foundation and constructed a distinctive and vibrant tradition through their celebrations of the end of slavery in New York State, the British West Indies, and eventually

pIn this seminal work, Thompson examines the concept of population growth and the implications of unchecked fertility rates and resource depletion. Drawing on the ideas of Malthus, he argues that overpopulation will inevitably lead to depletion of resources, poverty, and social unrest. A must-read for students of social and economic theory.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally

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 to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality

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Terry Gibbs, legendary jazz vibraphonist and bandleader, was 12 years old when he kicked off his career as a professional musician, winning first place in an amateur performance. Born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn and possessing tremendous musical talent, Gibbs learned the ins and outs of bebop from pioneers like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Bud Powell. In 1959 his ensemble, later dubbed

The Constitution and Laws of Afghanistan is a book written by Sultan Mohammad Khan in 1900. It is a comprehensive guide to the legal system of Afghanistan at the time, including its constitution, civil and criminal laws, and judicial procedures. The book covers a wide range of topics, from property rights and family law to taxation and trade regulations. It also provides insight into the political

A mother watches as her daughter, intent upon cleaning the house, tries to throw away a cherished piece of embroidered cloth a father realizes that age is catching up with him when his children\'s plans no longer include him a rape victim tries to settle into a life without her husband a serf finds the courage to stand up to the indignities he has to face a whole village is targeted as the armed forces

Ex-urbanite Tom Parker\'s award-winning weekly newspaper column, The Way Home, explores the natural world and rural Kansas and his place in it-an evolving process involving hit bugs, prescient store clerks, daredevil rodents, divine beetles, malevolent weather, failed quests, and the tribulations of living in a century-old house. Along the way he explains the true nature of women, the character of

Strong novel of young girl and her catholic Irish family growing up in the Midwest 1960s when John F. Kennedy was running for president.

pTHREE AND HALF YEARS AGO, THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVERppBILLIONS DISAPPEARED, CITIES BURNED, AND BILLIONS HAVE SINCE DIEDppDRAVEN CROSS\'S ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT OPPRESSES ALL WITHIN ITS REACHppTHE ANCIENT BATTLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL HAS BROUGHT THE OMEGA TEAM AND THE WORLD TO THE SHADOWS OF ETERNITY.ppShadows of Eternity is the fourth book in the Rapture series. It captures the drama and suffering of

This edition of the classic text is rendered in superbly readable form and properly ascribed to its true author, Edward de Vere. Having staged numerous plays at the court of Queen Elizabeth I in his youth, Edward de Verewent on to write, from the sanctum of anonymity, the plays and sonnets that have heretofore been ascribed to the Elizabethan actor and merchant, William Shakespeare. This rendering

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Learn to sew garments that you\'ll love and want to wear all throughout the year. Craft a timeless and versatile wardrobe for everyday with Nani Iro, the Japanese fabric brand by artist and textile designer Naomi Ito. In this follow-up to iThe Nani Iro Sewing Studioi, Naomi and her talented atelier present a collection of 18 artful garments that can be enjoyed all year round--simply change the fabric