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How human behavior brought our world to the brink, and how human behavior can save us. The world is a mess. Our dire predicament, from collapsing social structures to the climate crisis, has been mi……続きを見る

How do we know when we are investing wisely in security? Answering this question requires investigating what things are worth securing (and why); what threatens them; how best to protect them; and h……続きを見る

How social status shapes our dreams of the future and inhibits the lives we envision for ourselves Most of us understand that a person’s place in society can close doors to opportunity, but we also ……続きを見る

From pioneering therapist Cathy A. Malchiodi, this book synthesizes the breadth of research on trauma and the brain and presents an innovative framework for treating trauma through the expressive ar……続きを見る

In "The Young Maiden" by A. B. Muzzey, the reader is immersed in a captivating tale of love, loss, and self-discovery set in a quaint village in the 19th century. Muzzey's writing style is reminisce……続きを見る

Joseph A. Altsheler's novel, 'The Candidate,' is a gripping tale set in the post-Civil War era, focusing on the presidential election of 1876. The book is filled with political intrigue, rivalries, ……続きを見る

A growing body of evidence supports the benefits of high-quality parent interventions for building social and communication skills in 0- to 5-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). How can c……続きを見る

This authoritative manual presents an accessible 18-step program widely used by clinicians working with challenging teens. Steps 1-9 comprise parent training strategies for managing a broad range of……続きを見る

A fascinating, bottom-up exploration of contemporary Russian politics that sheds new light on why Putin’s grip on power is more fragile then we think What do ordinary Russians think of Putin? Who ar……続きを見る

Networks are everywhere: networks of friends, transportation networks and the Web. Neurons in our brains and proteins within our bodies form networks that determine our intelligence and survival. Th……続きを見る

The global financial crisis has challenged many of our most authoritative economic ideologies and policies. After thirty years of reshaping the world to conform to the market, governments and societ……続きを見る

In 'Lectures on the Philosophy and Practice of Slavery' by William A. Smith, the author delves into the complex and controversial topic of slavery from a philosophical perspective. Smith's meticulou……続きを見る

As this bestseller predicted, Trump has only grown more erratic and dangerous as the pressures on him mount. This new edition includes new essays bringing the book up to dateーbecause this is still ……続きを見る

Ageing is an activity we are familiar with from an early age. In our younger years upcoming birthdays are anticipated with an excitement that somewhat diminishes as the years progress. As we grow ol……続きを見る

Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, and simply mapping and naming the regions of the world. Spanning both physical and human Geography, the dis……続きを見る

Americans have come from every corner of the globe, and they have been brought together by a variety of historical processes--conquest, colonialism, the slave trade, territorial acquisition, and vol……続きを見る

With a new foreword by Paul Kelly 'I regard Hayek's work as a new opening of the most fundamental debate in the field of political philosophy' – Sir Karl Popper 'This promises to be the crowning wor……続きを見る

Indigenous Language for Development Communication in the Global South brings together voices from the margins in underrepresented regions of the Global South, within the context of scholarship focus……続きを見る

"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," which was first published in 1861, was one of the first slave narratives penned by a woman. The book tells the story of Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897), a slave f……続きを見る

This book explores Black identity, from a global perspective. The historical and contemporary migrations of African peoples have brought up some interesting questions regarding identity. This text e……続きを見る

This book provides a detailed reconstruction of the process of formation of the modern concept of society as an objective entity from the 1820s onwards, thus helping to better understand the shaping……続きを見る

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (AKA) is an organization of service, scholarship, and sisterhood built around the premise of making life better for all mankind. The Sorority was the brainchild of a ……続きを見る

L'auteur appelle les Africains à se lever, à exploiter leurs talents et à s'unir afin d'élaborer un futur pour l'humanité, en alliant technologie, écologie, solidarité, respect des cultures et crois……続きを見る

The core argument of this book is that China poses both challenges and creates opportunities for Africa, and that the transformative potentials of China-Africa engagements can be compared to Africa’……続きを見る

Arnaques sorcières dépeint un fléau social qui ralentit énormément les sociétés africaines : la sorcellerie. Des hommes d’affaires aux personnalités politiques, cette pratique satanique concerne d’i……続きを見る

À Kankan, deuxième ville de Guinée, Alpha Kaba est journaliste. Dans une radio locale, il anime régulièrement des débats radiophoniques où les citoyens discutent des problèmes du quotidien. Un jour ……続きを見る

A comprehensive historical, geographic, and thematic analysis of the multidimensional and dynamic migration experience of Ethiopians within and beyond Africa. Ethiopia is one of the largest African ……続きを見る

Versatile, trendy, and resilient, the global cosmetic surgery industry shows no signs of decline, especially with its promises, not just of aesthetic improvement, but of absolute transformation. Int……続きを見る

Judicious soil fertility management is crucial for sustainable crop production and food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This book describes the various concepts and approaches underlying soil ……続きを見る

Mali is often depicted as a successor state of the Ancient Mali Empire. Since 2012, a lasting political, social, and security crisis has engulfed the country. Non-state armed groups, community milit……続きを見る