The State of Affairs

Reducere. In the history of post-colonial Latin America no person has held power so firmly and for so long as did Pedro II as emperor of Brazil. Called to th...

Classical liberalism is one of the most important political and social philosophies. Indeed, this set of ideas was crucial in bringing the modern w...

Reducere. A shocking and honest account of the culture war at American universities, giving you a front-row seat to campus indoctrination. As a biomedical sc...

Reducere. A shocking and honest account of the culture war at American universities, giving you a front-row seat to campus indoctrination. As a biomedical sc...

Reducere. Enduring icon of creativity, authenticity, and rebellion, and the subject of numerous new biographies, Arthur Rimbaud is one of the most repeatedly...

The Complete Writings and Selected Correspondence of John Dickinson, vol. 1 inaugurates a multivolume documentary edition that will, for the first ...

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Reducere. Ron Graff is Senior Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Southern California. He is a graduate of Biola University and Talbot School of Theology, and h...

DescriptionIntersectionality is a term coined by Kimberl Crenshaw in 1989. A scholar of law, critical race theory, and Black feminist thought, Cren...

Industrial consolidation, digital platforms, and changing political views have spurred debate about the interplay between public and private power ...

Reducere. A clear and compassionate guide to overcoming substance problems ""A no-nonsense, state-of-the-art guide.""--Laurie Garrett, Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Property rights are important for economic exchange, but many governments don't protect them. Private market organizations can fill this gap by pro...

A critique of both classical humanism and dominant trends in posthumanism that formulates the ultimate form of intelligence as a theoretical and pr...

Reducere. Bull Run, Gettysburg, Appomattox. For Americans, these battlegrounds, all located in the eastern United States, will forever be associated with the...

DescriptionEve of Destruction The Coming Age of Preventive War Thomas M. Nichols "Thomas Nichols transcends sterile debates about Iraq and the Bush...

Reducere. Rare materials on Belarus are a potential treasure trove for the English language reader. A blank spot on the map for many, Belarus is an undiscove...

Reducere. DescriptionRare materials on Belarus are a potential treasure trove for the English language reader. A blank spot on the map for many, Belarus is a...

Historically recognized as the man who wrote the dictionary, Dr. Johnson amplified his literary fame with the 1759 publication of "The History of R...

Reducere. The second volume of Zachary Leader's definitive authorised biography of one of the greatest American writers When this second volume of The Life o...

Reducere. Since the first wave of uprisings in 2011, the euphoria of the "Arab Spring" has given way to the gloom of backlash and a descent into mayhem and w...

Although the era of European colonialism has long passed, misgivings about the inequality of the encounters between European and non-European langu...

A detailed argument of how our government has interfered in the direction of America's media landscape that traces major transformations in media s...

The best jobs in Britain today are overwhelmingly done by the offspring of privileged parents. Meanwhile, it is increasingly difficult for bright b...

DescriptionThe rising economic inequality that followed the worldwide recessions of the late 2000s led many to question the prevailing modes of cap...

DescriptionLondon, 1555. Queen Mary is newly married to Philip II of Spain - and not everyone is happy about the alliance. The kingdom is divided b...

Reducere. DescriptionThe New York Times bestselling author of The Origins of Political Order offers a provocative examination of modern identity politics: it...

Reducere. How can we deal with the rapidly increasing pace and complexity of life, fear of terrorism and the threatening state of world affairs, climate brea...

Reducere. A FULL AND FAITHFUL TRANSLATION The Carmina Burana, or Songs from Benediktbeuern, the name of the monastery in Bavaria where the thirteenth-century...

Description"I have seen the UN perform on a changing global stage in many UN missions. This book examines how the UN must continue to evolve amongs...

Reducere. "Quite ambitious, tracing religion in the United States from European colonization up to the 21st century.... The writing is strong throughout."--P...

Reducere. Three attributes should be essential to anyone in public office: intelligence, integrity and dedication. If it is not an easy task to identify one ...

Reducere. The Three Musketeers is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas. Set in 1625-1628, it recounts the adventures of a young man named d'Artagnan (based ...

Reducere. Bartering with the Bones of their Dead tells the unique story of a tribe whose members waged a painful and sometimes bitter twenty-year struggle am...

Reducere. Since it was first published in 1952, Lincoln and His Generals has remained one of the definitive accounts of Lincoln's wartime leadership. In it T...

When is it lawful or unlawful for a nation to engage in war? When are servicemembers lawfully permitted to target and kill enemy combatants, or eve...

When is it lawful or unlawful for a nation to engage in war? When are servicemembers lawfully permitted to target and kill enemy combatants, or eve...

Reducere. This long-awaited second edition book is a primer on corporate governance for large, publicly held companies in the United States-the system that d...

Reducere. WRITING AS A PERFORMING ART is written to encourage, motivate and inspire non-fiction writers of all ages. It celebrates why we write, why we must ...

When we are told so regularly that we live in a 'post truth' age and are surrounded by 'fake news', it can be tempting to think of politics as prim...

Reducere. For too long we've lacked a compact, inexpensive, authoritative, and compulsively readable book that offers American readers a clear, informative, ...

Reducere. DescriptionTurkey, which has always held an important position in global affairs, has become even more prominent on the international stage as an e...

Reducere. The serene countryside of central California hides a bloody history. Many Native tribes lived in peaceful coexistence before the discovery of gold ...

Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus deals with small, but highly captivating and stimulating artwork - engraved g...

Reducere. For centuries, man has endeavored to lend credence and meaning to the Biblical references of The Antichrist and to find the answers to the question...

Founded in 1935 by a young publisher disillusioned with the class prejudices of the interwar publishing trade, Penguin Books set out to make good b...

Reducere. With traditions, records, and Buckeye lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Ohio State fan should kn...

Reducere. The Reign of Quantity gives a concise but comprehensive view of the present state of affairs in the world, as it appears from the point of view of ...

Reducere. DescriptionMachiavelli draws on his extensive historical knowledge and experience as a statesman to examine the reasons that Kings, Emperors, Dukes...

Reducere. Originally published at the dawn of the Atomic Age, Mr. Adam is a riveting, chilling novel from the author of the post-apocalyptic classic Alas Bab...

Chosen by BusinessWeek as One of the Top Ten Business Books of the YearWith apologies to Hegel, Marx, and Lenin, the basic unit of modern society i...

Reducere. The Killing Zone: The United States Wages Cold War in Latin America, Second Edition, is a comprehensive yet concise analysis of U.S. policies in La...

Reducere. Investigating the essential role that the postal system plays in American democracy and how the corporate sector has attempted to destroy it.With F...

Reducere. In this groundbreaking history of Ireland, Neil Hegarty presents a fresh perspective on Ireland's past. Comprehensive and engaging, The Story of Ir...

Reducere. DescriptionFrom the urban affairs correspondent of the New York Times--the story of a city through twenty-seven structures that define it. As New Y...

DescriptionIn the early 1980s, Duccio Balestracci discovered in a Sienese archive two account books kept from 1450 to 1502 by a Tuscan peasant name...

Reducere. Reconstructing the activity of the "Tribunal of the Faith" in Italy during the period 1400-1600, this compelling book analyzes the ideology of its ...

Reducere. A True Story: Exposing The Dark Secrets Of The Insane Asylum I did not know it was hell until that first night A place of cruel torture, of starvat...

Reducere. Charismatic, charming, and one of the best orators of his era, Henry Clay seemed to have it all. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for Amer...

Introducing reluctant spy and friar-sleuth Brother Rodric Chandler in the first of a brand-new medieval mystery series. London. July, 1399. As rumo...

Reducere. In their homelands in what is now New York state, the Iroquois have assumed a prominent role in public debate as residents of the region seek ways ...

Introducing reluctant spy and friar-sleuth Brother Rodric Chandler in the first of a brand-new medieval mystery series. London. July, 1399. As rumo...

Reducere. America is no longer a "government by the people and for the people." According to information retrieved from the "Council on Foreign Relations" we...

Contributor(s): Author: Woodrow HartzogEvery day, Internet users interact with technologies designed to undermine their privacy. Social media apps,...

Contributor(s): Author: Hal BrandsLooking beyond the headlines to address the enduring grand strategic questions facing the United States todayAmer...

Reducere. The Rise of a Street General provides a unique and fascinating look into a gang members journey to rise to the top. Starting with his initiation in...

Reducere. The recent revolution in Egypt has shaken the Arab world to its roots. The most populous Arab country and the historical center of Arab intellectua...

Reducere. DescriptionBOBBY KAUFMANN IS A COCAINE DEALER IN TEXAS' BIGGEST PARTY TOWN...23 years old and an alcoholic, Bobby Kaufmann spends his time drinking...

Reducere. The phone call that changed their lives forever...Minutes after Vice President Nick Cappuano and Lt. Sam Holland get the call that President Nelson...

Reducere. The Israel lobby exerts incredible power and influence over America. Some identify only one organization, the American Israel Public Affairs Commit...

Reducere. ``A dynamic work of reportage`` (The New York Times) written ``with clarity and...wit`` (The New York Times Book Review) about what happens when th...