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This provocative debut from a bold voice combines a fascinating range of research to show us the psychological and sociological factors that really shape our politics. Drawing from ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience and social science, Dr Sarah Stein Lubrano reveals the surprising truth about how people think and behave politically. From friendship to community organizing and social infrastructure, she explores the actions that actually do change minds.

So what if the pandemic response was run by national security agencies according to a biodefense/counterterrorism playbook, rather than by public health agencies according to public health guidelines? And why is it surprising that most countries responded in similar ways? Put simply, if it had been a regular public health response, Covid would not have differed from any of the viral epidemics or pandemics of the last century: The public would have been told to remain calm, wash hands frequently, and stay home if sick. Public health agencies would have tracked clusters of severe disease and ...

Inflation is back, and its impact can be felt everywhere, from the grocery store to the mortgage market to the results of elections around the world. Yet the conventional wisdom about inflation is stuck in the past. Since the 1970s, there has only really been one playbook for fighting inflation: raise interest rates, thereby creating unemployment and a recession, which will lower prices. But this simple story hides a multitude of beliefs about why prices go up and how policymakers can wrestle them back down, beliefs that are often wrong, damaging, and have little empirical basis.

How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But Zack Cooper argues that the American and Chinese militaries are following a well-trodden path. For centuries, the world's most powerful militaries have adhered to a remarkably consistent pattern of behavior, determined largely by their leaders' perceptions of relative power shifts. By uncovering these trends, this book places the evolving military competition between the United States and China in historical context.

After the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that the use of race in college admissions was unconstitutional, many predicted that the black middle class was doomed. One byproduct of a half century of affirmative action is that it has given people the impression that blacks can’t advance without special treatment. In The Affirmative Action Myth, Jason L. Riley details the neglected history of black achievement without government intervention. Using empirical data, Riley shows how black families lifted themselves out of poverty prior to the racial preference policies of the 1960s and 1970s.

In Exile Economics, Ben Chu lays out the dangers of the current obsession with isolationism. By focusing on some key internationally traded commodities - agriculture, energy, metals and high-technology - he demonstrates just how thoroughly enmeshed and almost unfathomably interconnected our economies have become. Exile Economics will be an essential guide to this new world in all its promise and peril.

A landmark history told with narrative skill, Freedom to Discriminate uncovers realtors' definitive role in segregating America and shaping modern conservative thought. His book traces the increasingly aggressive ways realtors justified their practices, how they successfully weaponized the word "freedom" for their cause, and how conservative politicians have drawn directly from realtors' rhetoric for the past several decades.

California Health Insurance & Medical Billing Essentials: A Just-the-Facts Guide for Medical Billers, Coders, Registrars, and Healthcare Office Administration Professionals Navigate California’s healthcare billing landscape with clarity and confidence. This essential quick-reference companion is designed for medical billers, coders, patient registrars, and healthcare office professionals, providing clear, actionable insights into the complex world of health insurance, billing operations, and patient registration. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned expert, this guide offers...

The housing crisis plaguing major urban centres has sent countless people into the streets. In spring 2022, some of them found their way to the yard beside the Anglican church in Toronto’s Kensington Market, where Maggie Helwig is the priest. They pitched tents, formed an encampment, and settled in. Known as an outspoken social justice activist, Helwig has spent the last three years getting to know the residents and fighting tooth and nail to allow them to stay, battling various authorities that want to clear the yard and keep the results of the housing crisis out of sight and out of mind.

Why is your CEO boosting stock prices instead of creating real jobs? Why do politicians get rich so fast without being expert investors? Powerful forces shape our lives while the media stays silent. But together, we can change the rules and return power to the people. The middle class is shrinking, reason is being silenced, and the elite keep us distracted and divided. We've given up control—it’s time to take it back.

En este libro vas a encontrar lo que los estudios de género jamás se atreverán a decir. Te explico las principales cuestiones de la ideología de género con un lenguaje claro y ameno. ¿Por qué se permiten deportistas varones en categorías femeninas? ¿Cuál es la verdadera definición de mujer según la OMS? ¿A qué cárcel deben ir las personas transgénero cuando cometen un delito? ¿Es verdad que los hombres contaminan más que las mujeres? ¿Qué significa realmente una cirugía de reasignación de sexo? ¿Es real la brecha salarial entre deportistas masculinos y femeninos? ¿El...

The Shadow Empire: How Authoritarians Built a Parallel World Order While America was fighting the war on terror, China and Russia were building something far more dangerous: an alternative to the entire Western system. The "rules-based international order" is crumbling. Not from external attack, but from internal rot and external alternatives. While Western leaders still speak as if American dominance is eternal, authoritarian powers have quietly constructed a shadow empire—complete with parallel financial systems, trade networks, and political alliances that make Western sanctions ...

Ukraine's devastating assault on Russia's Black Sea Fleet didn't come from submarines or destroyers—it came from swarms of autonomous maritime drones that cost a fraction of traditional warships yet delivered crippling blows to a nuclear superpower's navy. This isn't just another conflict headline. It's the opening chapter of a maritime revolution that's rewriting the rules of naval warfare. For centuries, naval supremacy meant building bigger, more powerful capital ships. The logic was simple: concentrate overwhelming firepower in fortress-like vessels that could dominate vast stretches ...

In the face of a declining commercial tax base, driven primarily by remote work and rising vacancy rates, Sid's book, "Revolutionizing Property Tax Assessment," offers a comprehensive set of strategies to address the urgent challenges facing assessment departments in major metropolitan areas. The book proposes a shift from annual to 3-year reassessments, with a valuation date set one year prior to the taxable status date, to ensure more accurate and timely market data. It also advocates for decentralized municipality-based assessment to better align with local market dynamics. To enhance ...

This book, "Health Policy: Revolutionizing Wellness," delves into the critical issues facing healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa and proposes innovative solutions for radical change. It addresses topics such as the disproportionate disease burden in the region, the current state of healthcare systems, and the need for increased funding and improved resource allocation. The book explores various healthcare financing models, including global budgeting, micro-budget allocation, and the role of the free market and government intervention.

This book explores complex factors that determine Olympic success, exploring why certain nations consistently dominate the medal tables while others struggle to secure even a single medal. Dr. Theuer, a physician and epidemiologist, applies statistical analyses to uncover the national characteristics that drive Olympic achievement, focusing on measurable factors such as national wealth and democratic governance. But the book also examines less quantifiable influences—genetics, the impact of immigration, and sports accessibility—providing a multifaceted view of athletic empowerment. In a...

Dr. Tanmay Mehta’s NABL Handbook for Medical Laboratories: ISO 15189:2022 Simplified serves as a comprehensive guide for laboratory professionals navigating the intricacies of the ISO 15189:2022 standard. This book has been meticulously crafted to simplify complex concepts, making it accessible to both experienced lab professionals and those new to accreditation processes. Key Features: 1. Clause-by-Clause Explanation Each clause of ISO 15189:2022 is thoroughly explained in straightforward language. Practical examples and real-world scenarios make understanding these requirements easier. ...

Shattered Chains: Human Trafficking Uncovered Shattered Chains by Keith Grounsell is a gripping and unflinching exploration of one of society’s most heinous and hidden crimes: human trafficking. Drawing from Grounsell’s extraordinary 26-year career in law enforcement—spanning city, county, state, federal, and international levels—and bolstered by extensive research citing over 150 credible sources, this book provides an unparalleled deep dive into the brutal realities of modern human trafficking, both in the United States and globally. Through real-world cases and firsthand accounts...

The Rise of Federal Tyranny is a bold exposé that challenges the official narrative of America’s legal and political evolution. It reveals how the Reconstruction Acts, civil law infiltration, and executive emergencies gave birth to a parallel legal order—one that replaced the original Republic with a centralized, coercive regime. From the unconstitutional military occupation of the South to modern color revolutions, weaponized courts, and globalist influence, this book traces the methodical erosion of state sovereignty and personal liberty. Armed with historical context, statutory ...

September 11th, 2001 7:59 AM – That morning the firefighters at the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and the NY electric power system operators at The Electric Authority (TEA), an electric utility, were just beginning their day shifts, going through their normal prescribed everyday duties. Nothing unusual was either anticipated by anyone or happening … yet. Unknown to all, far away in Boston, American Airlines flight 11, on route from Providence, Maine was taking off from Boston’s Logan Airport with 76 passengers, 11 crew members, and 5 hijackers on board, ostensibly bound for Los ...