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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

As the year turns, four women give birth. Four Mothers follows these women over the next twelve months, through their first year of parenting. Each finds wonder and delight in her baby, but each also struggles with the realities of motherhood, personal relationships bumping up against social challenges. Through immersive storytelling and deep reporting, Abigail Leonard brings to life the policies that shape the experiences of both parents and children: access to healthcare and parental leave, community and workplace support. Both intimate and international, we see what is and what could be.

Un futuro sostenible y justo es posible: Piketty nos muestra cómo construirlo. En esta nueva obra, Thomas Piketty recopila sus crónicas escritas entre 2020 y 2024, en las que aborda con lucidez la necesidad de transicionar hacia un modelo económico que integre justicia social y sostenibilidad ambiental. A través de un análisis profundo de las políticas contemporáneas, Piketty critica las fallas del capitalismo actual y propone un cambio transformador hacia un sistema que priorice la equidad y el respeto por el medioambiente.

This book deals with the historical background (1997 to 2009), the process of creation and the first six years of existence (2009 to 2015) of the Covenant of Mayors, a European Commission initiative that aims to implement energy policy as close as possible to people daily lives. In order to do so it works mainly at the local level, usually with the help of provincial and regional organizations. Its main objectives are the promotion of energy savings among citizens and the diffusion of renewable energy sources. The subject is particularly suitable for the concept of multi-level governance, ...

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 ...

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.

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 Student's Guide to Rapid Reading and Retention" is a comprehensive resource designed to help students enhance their reading speed and comprehension. This book provides practical techniques, effective memory strategies, and actionable advice for academic success. Learn how to optimize your reading process, retain information more effectively, and excel in your studies.

Este nuevo texto del Dr. Luigi Alberto Di Martino tiene como característica particular el estar basado en una amplia bibliografía publicada en japonés por autores japoneses sobre diversos problemas que afectan a la sociedad japonesa contemporánea. Como el subtítulo lo indica, el autor no solo hace un diagnóstico de la situación actual, sino que se ocupa también de presentar alternativas para las instituciones fundamentales en que se desenvuelve la vida social, como la familia, la escuela y el lugar de trabajo. Di Martino presta especial atención a la brecha de género y a las ...

In Shop Stream Heal, I share actionable insights from industry leaders like Netflix, Amazon, and Delta Airlines, showing how healthcare can thoughtfully adapt their winning strategies. This isn't about technology for technology's sake—it's about making healthcare more accessible, intuitive, and human.