Автор: Acemoglu Daron, Robinson James Название: Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty ISBN: 0307719227 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780307719225 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1563.00 р. Наличие на складе: Ожидается поступление.
Описание: Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are?
Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence?
Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it).
Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities.
The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people.
Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutionswith no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories.
Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including:
- China has built an authoritarian growth machine.
Will it continue to grow at such high speed andoverwhelm the West?
- Are America's best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority?
- What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson's breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions?
Why Nations Fail will change the way you look atand understandthe world.
Автор: Greene, Robert Ellfers, Joost Elffers, Joost Название: The 48 Laws of Power ISBN: 1861972784 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781861972781 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 2427.00 р. 3034.00-20% Наличие на складе: Есть (2 шт.) Описание: Drawn from 3,000 years of the history of power, this guide helps readers achieve for themselves what Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis XIV and Machiavelli learnt the hard way.
Автор: Greene Robert, Elffers Joost Название: Concise 48 laws of power ISBN: 1861974043 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781861974044 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: от 1372.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: Suitable for those with an interest in conquest, self-defense, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, this book teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.
Автор: Ireland Barbara Название: The New York Times: 36 Hours Europe, 3rd Edition ISBN: 3836573385 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783836573382 Издательство: Taschen Рейтинг: Цена: от 4805.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: Grand Tour Weekend wonders across Europe Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor.
With 130 expert itineraries from The New York Times's popular 36 Hours column, this updated and revised third edition of the best-selling 36 Hours Europe reveals the continent's brightest gems and best-kept secrets. From wine tastings in Burgundy to Flamenco in Seville, from historical Cyprus to easygoing Copenhagen, you'll find the antique and the cutting-edge, the renowned and the unexpected, and all distilled into neat 36-hour schedules, so you can transform your weekends into European adventures.
More than 4,500 hours worth of insightful itineraries to make the most of your stay
Practical recommendations for nearly 500 restaurants and over 400 hotels
Comprehensive revisions to all 130 itineraries
New destinations including Belgrade, the Amalfi Coast, Galway, and more
Color-coded tabs for each region
Nearly 750 photos
Illustrations by Olimpia Zagnoli
Easy-to-reference indexes
Detailed city-by-city maps that pinpoint every stop on your itinerary
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, trust TASCHEN's New York Times36 Hours series with your next travel adventure.
Название: Study guide to hard times by charles dickens ISBN: 1645420566 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781645420569 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1464.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Charles Dickens`s Hard Times, a novel that brought to light the harsh conditions of factory workers during the nineteenth century.
Автор: Rosie Dickins Название: Lift-the-Flap Times Tables ISBN: 1409550249 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781409550242 Издательство: Usborne Рейтинг: Цена: 1451.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Learning times tables is essential and needs endless practice. With flaps to lift to find out the answers to a range of multiplication questions, this title features an innovative approach to what can be a dry and tricky subject. It is suitable for parents and children to share on the road to learn times tables.
Автор: Walker Matthew Название: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams ISBN: 1501144316 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781501144318 Издательство: Simon & Schuster Рейтинг: Цена: 3332.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The first sleep book by a leading scientific expert--Professor Matthew Walker, Director of UC Berkeley's Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab--reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better. Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life--eating, drinking, and reproducing--the purpose of sleep remained elusive. An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming. Within the brain, sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming mollifies painful memories and creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge to inspire creativity. Walker answers important questions about sleep: how do caffeine and alcohol affect sleep? What really happens during REM sleep? Why do our sleep patterns change across a lifetime? How do common sleep aids affect us and can they do long-term damage? Charting cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and synthesizing decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood, and energy levels; regulate hormones; prevent cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes; slow the effects of aging; increase longevity; enhance the education and lifespan of our children, and boost the efficiency, success, and productivity of our businesses. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book.
Автор: Sam Smith Название: Times Tables Practice Pad 5-6 ISBN: 1474953336 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474953337 Издательство: Usborne Рейтинг: Цена: 923.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the Maths lessons children learn at school, this handy pad is filled with 140 tear-off activity sheets that help children practise and perfect their 2, 5 and 10 times tables. The activities get progressively harder throughout the pad, and all the answers are at the back.
Автор: R M Harrison, R E Hester Название: Nuclear Power and the Environment ISBN: 1849731942 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849731942 Издательство: Royal Society of Chemistry Рейтинг: Цена: 13728.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book is concerned with reviewing the political and social context for nuclear power generation, the nuclear power fuel cycles and their implications for the environment.
Описание: Master the essential skills of today’s nursing assistant! Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition prepares you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings. Known for its comprehensive coverage and an easy-to-read, visual approach, this book includes step-by-step instructions for over 100 nursing assistant procedures. New to this edition is a practice scenario in each chapter to help you develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as Focus on Math boxes that highlight common calculations done on the job. Written by well-known educator Sheila Sorrentino and expert co-author Leighann Remmert, this market-leading text emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication ? two elements critical to being an effective nursing assistant.
Автор: George Antaki Название: Nuclear Power Plant Safety and Mechanical Integrity ISBN: 0124172482 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780124172487 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 18528.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: One of the most critical requirements for safe and reliable nuclear power plant operations is the availability of competent maintenance personnel. However, just as the nuclear power industry is experiencing a renaissance, it is also experiencing an exodus of seasoned maintenance professionals due to retirement. The perfect guide for engineers just entering the field or experienced maintenance supervisors who need to keep abreast of the latest industry best practices, Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance: Mechanical Systems, Equipment and Safety covers the most common issues faced in day-to-day operations and provides practical, technically proven solutions. The book also explains how to navigate the various maintenance codes, standards and regulations for the nuclear power industry.
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