The Warrior`s Manual: The Ancient Path of the Warrior King for the Warrior Bride, Hedrick Dustin S.
Автор: Smith Hedrick Название: Who Stole the American Dream? ISBN: 0812982053 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780812982053 Издательство: Random House (USA) Цена: 1655.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Pulitzer Prize winner Hedrick Smith s new book is an extraordinary achievement, an eye-opening account of how, over the past four decades, the American Dream has been dismantled and we became two Americas. In his bestselling "The Russians, " Smith took millions of readers inside the Soviet Union. In "The Power Game, " he took us inside Washington s corridors of power. Now Smith takes us across America to show how seismic changes, sparked by a sequence of landmark political and economic decisions, have transformed America. As only a veteran reporter can, Smith fits the puzzle together, starting with Lewis Powell s provocative memo that triggered a political rebellion that dramatically altered the landscape of power from then until today. This is a book full of surprises and revelations the accidental beginnings of the 401(k) plan, with disastrous economic consequences for many; the major policy changes that began under Jimmy Carter; how the New Economy disrupted America s engine of shared prosperity, the virtuous circle of growth, and how America lost the title of Land of Opportunity. Smith documents the transfer of $6 trillion in middle-class wealth from homeowners to banks even before" "the housing boom went bust, and how the U.S. policy tilt favoring the rich is stunting America s economic growth. This book is essential reading for all of us who want to understand America today, or why average Americans are struggling to keep afloat. Smith reveals how pivotal laws and policies were altered while the public wasn t looking, how Congress often ignores public opinion, why moderate politicians got shoved to the sidelines, and how Wall Street often wins politically by hiring over 1,400 former government officials as lobbyists. Smith talks to a wide range of people, telling the stories of Americans high and low. From political leaders such as Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and Martin Luther King, Jr., to CEOs such as Al Dunlap, Bob Galvin, and Andy Grove, to heartland Middle Americans such as airline mechanic Pat O Neill, software systems manager Kristine Serrano, small businessman John Terboss, and subcontractor Eliseo Guardado, Smith puts a human face on how middle-class America and the American Dream have been undermined. This magnificent work of history and reportage is filled with the penetrating insights, provocative discoveries, and the great empathy of a master journalist. Finally, Smith offers ideas for restoring America s great promise and reclaiming the American Dream. Praise for "Who Stole the American Dream?" A] sweeping, authoritative examination of the last four decades of the American economic experience. The Huffington Post Some fine work has been done in explaining the mess we re in. . . . But no book goes to the headwaters with the precision, detail and accessibility of Smith. " The Seattle Times" Sweeping in scope . . . Smith] posits some steps that could alleviate the problems of the United States. " USA Today" "" Brilliant . . . a] remarkably comprehensive and coherent analysis of and prescriptions for America s contemporary economic malaise. "Kirkus Reviews "(starred review) Smith enlivens his narrative with portraits of the people caught up in events, humanizing complex subjects often rendered sterile in economic analysis. . . . The human face of the story is inseparable from the history. Reuters"
Автор: Nguyen Dustin, Fridolfs Derek Название: Batman: Li`l Gotham Vol. 2 ISBN: 1401247237 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781401247232 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1045.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: During Japan`s Month of Waters, Aquaman calls upon the Bat-family to face off against all manor of sea creatures. And when Uncle Sam steals all of the fireworks on Independence Day, Batman must stop him before he can detonate one explosive celebration.
Автор: Goltz, Dustin Название: Comic performativities ISBN: 1138742600 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138742604 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Comic Performativities: Identity, Internet Outrage, and the Aesthetics of Communication studies patterns of criticism and public debate in the relationship between humour, identity, and offense. In an increasingly reductive and politically charged debate, right-wing pundits argue leftist politics has compromised a free and open discussion, while scholars take right-wing critics to task for reifying systems of oppression under the guise of reason and respect. In response, Goltz scrutinises twenty-first century "comedic controversies," the notion of "political correctness," and the so-called "outrage machine" of social media. How should we appropriately determine whether a joke is "sexist," "racist," or "offensive"?
Informed by communication, performance, and critical identity theory, Goltz examines infamous controversies involving performers like Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, and Seth MacFarlane, and the social media backlash that redefined these events. He investigates the ironic interplay between spoken word, identity, physicality and, as a result, the contrasting meanings potentially construed. Consequently, the book encourages a greater appreciation of the aesthetics involved in comedic performance that help signpost interpretation and emphasizes the role of the audience as self-reflexive and self-aware.
This book highlights the significant parallels between the nature of performance art and comedic performance in order to elevate analysis of, and discussion around, contemporary comedy. In doing so, it is an important critical contribution to the field of performance studies and cultural criticism, as well as communication studies, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Автор: Nguyen Dustin Название: Justice League Beyond: Konstriction ISBN: 1401240232 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781401240233 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1367.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Batman is a new recruit in the mighty Justice League, but the team will be immediately tested by a very Neo Gotham-related enemy - how will they work together to combat this threat?
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