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The climate is the fundamental issue of our time, and now we face a critical decision. Whether to be optimistic or fatalistic, whether to profess skepticism or to take action. Yet it seems we can barely agree on what is really going on, let alone what needs to be done. We urgently need facts, not...
Under the Banyan Tree is a memoir of an orphan boy who struggled as a child in Palestine, to survive under extreme poverty, to become a highly educated and respected member of society. Abdallah, the youngest of four children, lost his parents before he attained the age of two. After the death of their parents, a squabble erupted among family member as to who will gain custody of the orphans. A distant relative of their father's, uncle Mohamad,
...This book is for cybersecurity and privacy professionals, cybersecurity and privacy lawyers, law students, and anyone interested in learning the cybersecurity laws that apply to an entity based on the entity's business model(s) and data collection model(s). For example, what is the applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity law if an entity provides an alternate trading platform (ATP) with a daily trading volume of 50,000?
...Terrorist groups attain notoriety through acts of violence, but threats of future violence are just as important in attaining their political goals. Force of Words is a groundbreaking examination of the role of threats in terrorist strategies. Joseph M. Brown shows how terrorists use threats, true and false, to achieve key outcomes such as social control, economic attrition, and policy concessions. Brown demonstrates that threats are integral
..."Aerial Perspectives: Mastering Drone Photography" aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities, limitations, and the techniques of drone photography. From understanding the different types of drones and cameras, to the tips and tricks for capturing stunning aerial images and videos, the goal of this book is to help readers take their drone photography skills to the next level.
As technology continues
...13) Plane Crashes: The 10 Deadliest Air Disasters And the Lessons We Learned to Improve Aviation Safety
The 10 deadliest plane crashes that changed the way we fly
Air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but when an aircraft crashes, the consequence is devastating. Why did they happen? Were they caused by bad weather, mechanical failure, or human errors?
In this book, the author introduces the 10 deadliest plane crashes in aviation history. He goes through the key events that brought down the
...Why aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas like a pendulum? These may not look like math questions, but they are—because they...
'Superior ... A broad-ranging guide that explains the global power structure over the last eight decades' Carlos Marichal, El Colegio de México
'Covering the history of the Bank from its early days as a prop to European colonialism through the Rwandan genocide, the Washington Consensus and the Iraq war, Toussaint argues that the Bank is incorrigible and should be abolished. Read and judge for yourselves' James K. Galbraith,
...Featuring brand new detailed images of twenty-eight of the most iconic ships in New Eden, this beautifully illustrated guide offers an unprecedented look into frigates from each faction with intricate cutaways and complex lore. Dark Horse Books is...
When a veteran Washington journalist moved to Kansas, he met a new neighbor who was more than a century old. Little did he know that he was beginning a long friendship—and a profound lesson in...
Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style and foster a thriving, high-performing team?
Leadership expert Paul Axtell reveals the secrets to becoming a truly compassionate leader, one who empowers their team members, encourages growth, and ignites a passionate drive for success.
By combining his vast expertise with practical, actionable strategies, Axtell offers a step-by-step roadmap for transforming your
...Colorful and captivating, Weather: An Illustrated History hopscotches through 100 meteorological milestones and insights, from prehistory to today's headlines and tomorrow's forecasts. Bite-sized narratives, accompanied by exciting...
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