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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.
Описание: The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English and improve their communications skills in business, the classroom, and in life.Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the language. Arranged in thematic sections--on everything from how to flatter friends and insult enemies to how to talk precisely about science and medicine--the book is written in a lively, accessible, and often humorous style, presenting ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of vocabulary-building. The author delves into etymology to arm the reader to decode unfamiliar words, provides phonetic pronunciations, gives tips on avoiding common spelling errors, and offers useful sections on which fussy, old-fashioned grammar rules are valid and which are outdated or misguided and can be safely ignored. Loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource--first published sixty years ago--has helped millions learn to speak and write with greater sophistication.
Автор: Tolle, Eckhart Название: Power of now ISBN: 0340733500 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780340733509 Издательство: Hodder Рейтинг: Цена: 1972.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The international bestselling phenomenon that has inspired a generation
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.
Описание: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts--and how introverts see themselves--by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration "Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population."--Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness ProjectNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYPeople - O: The Oprah Magazine - Christian Science Monitor - Inc. - Library Journal - Kirkus Reviews At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts--Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak--that we owe many of the great contributions to society. In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves. Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader's guide and bonus content
Автор: Alderman, Naomi Название: The Power ISBN: 0670919969 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780670919963 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1319.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: WINNER OF THE 2017 BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017'Electrifying' Margaret Atwood'A big, page-turning, thought-provoking thriller' GuardianAll over the world women are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain - even death. Suddenly, every man on the planet finds they've lost control.
The Day of the Girls has arrived - but where will it end?'The Hunger Games crossed with The Handmaid's Tale' Cosmopolitan'Superb. Insightful, thrilling, funny. Well-crafted, compelling, serious-minded' Daily Telegraph'Fascinating, ingenious, rattles with a furious pace.
Deserves to be read by every woman (and, for that matter, every man)' The Times'Irresistible. Holds a mirror up to the here and now' Mail on Sunday'Chilling, thrilling, a blast' Financial Times'A shocking, thrill-a-minute story' Observer
Автор: Robbins, Anthony Название: Unlimited Power ISBN: 0743409396 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780743409391 Издательство: Simon&Schuster UK Рейтинг: Цена: 1813.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Anthony Robbins teaches us that success is habit forming and the habit of success, once learned, is nearly impossible to forget - and all in a brilliant new series design for Robbins.
Автор: Charles Duhigg Название: The Power of Habit ISBN: 1847946240 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781847946249 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: от 1560.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: Takes you to the edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. This book brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. It shows, by harnessing this science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
Автор: Sutherland Tui T. Название: Talons of Power (Wings of Fire, Book 9) ISBN: 0545685435 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780545685436 Издательство: Scholastic Рейтинг: Цена: 1057.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights in the ultimate battle between good and evil.
Автор: Alison Noice Название: Yachtmaster for Sail and Power ISBN: 1472925491 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472925497 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 3713.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This major reference book will prove invaluable for any sailor following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster course. Covering the whole syllabus in detail, with photographs, charts, worked examples and test questions throughout, this is the ideal companion guide.
Автор: Ellenberg Jordan Название: How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking ISBN: 0143127535 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780143127536 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1655.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Freakonomics of math--a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn't confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do--the whole world is shot through with it. Math allows us to see the hidden structures underneath the messy and chaotic surface of our world. It's a science of not being wrong, hammered out by centuries of hard work and argument. Armed with the tools of mathematics, we can see through to the true meaning of information we take for granted: How early should you get to the airport? What does "public opinion" really represent? Why do tall parents have shorter children? Who really won Florida in 2000? And how likely are you, really, to develop cancer? How Not to Be Wrong presents the surprising revelations behind all of these questions and many more, using the mathematician's method of analyzing life and exposing the hard-won insights of the academic community to the layman--minus the jargon. Ellenberg chases mathematical threads through a vast range of time and space, from the everyday to the cosmic, encountering, among other things, baseball, Reaganomics, daring lottery schemes, Voltaire, the replicability crisis in psychology, Italian Renaissance painting, artificial languages, the development of non-Euclidean geometry, the coming obesity apocalypse, Antonin Scalia's views on crime and punishment, the psychology of slime molds, what Facebook can and can't figure out about you, and the existence of God. Ellenberg pulls from history as well as from the latest theoretical developments to provide those not trained in math with the knowledge they need. Math, as Ellenberg says, is "an atomic-powered prosthesis that you attach to your common sense, vastly multiplying its reach and strength." With the tools of mathematics in hand, you can understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. How Not to Be Wrong will show you how.
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