The Power of Narrative: Climate Skepticism and the Deconstruction of Science by Raul P. Lejano, Shondel J. Nero
English | October 1, 2020 | ISBN: 0197542107 | PDF | 204 pages | 8.7 MB
There is an ideological war of words waging in America, one that speaks to a new fundamentalism rising not just within the American public, but across other ideologically-torn nations around the globe as well. At its heart is climate skepticism, an ideological watershed that has become a core belief for millions of people despite a large scientific consensus supporting the science of anthropogenic climate change. While many scholars have examined the role of lobbyists and conservative think tanks in fueling the climate skepticism movement, there has not yet been a systematic analysis of why the narrative itself has resonated so powerfully with the public.

The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution by Juana Bordas
English | 2013 | ISBN: 1609948874 | 240 pages | EPUB | 3,2 MB
Embracing diversity, valuing people, taking action Over 50 million Latinos live in the United States, and it's estimated that by 2050 one in three of the US population will be Hispanic. What does it take to lead such a varied and vibrant people who hail from twenty-two different countries and are a blend of different races? And what can leaders of all cultures and ethnicities learn from how Latinos lead? Juana Bordas takes us on a journey to the very heart and soul of Latino leadership. She offers ten principles that richly illustrate the inclusive, people-oriented, socially responsible, and life-affirming way Latinos have led their communities. Bordas includes the voices and experiences of other distinguished Latino leaders and vivid dichos (traditional sayings) that illustrate positive aspects of the Latino culture. This unprecedented book illustrates powerful and distinctive lessons that will inform leaders of every background. "America grows more diverse by the day. Leaders want to understand and motivate those they lead but may feel intimidated by the complex history and culture of Latinos in America. Juana Bordas has written a handbook for making sense of it all. The Power of Latino Leadership helps the reader decode the coming America and the changing workforce." -Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent, PBS News Hour, and former host, Talk of the Nation, NPR "Bordas has mentored generations of young Hispanics throughout her distinguished career. [Here] she presents a compelling case for how the strengths Hispanics bring to the table...can infuse new life into leadership development for all of our country's current and future leaders." -Janet Murguía, President, National Council of La Raza "Juana Bordas provides timely insight into Latino contributions to our nation's future and why their influence will continue to increase." -Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials "To develop a deeper appreciation for the countless contributions the Latino community is making to America's multicultural leadership journey, read this book!" -Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Great Leaders Grow

Charles Kenny, "The Plague Cycle: The Unending War Between Humanity and Infectious Disease"
English | ISBN: 1982165332 | 2021 | EPUB | 320 pages | 10 MB
A vivid, sweeping history of mankind's battles with infectious disease, for readers of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Yuval Harari's Sapiens and John Barry's The Great Influenza.

The Physical Foundation of Protein Architecture by Nobuhiko Saito and Yukio Kobayashi
English | ISBN: 9810247109 | 2002 | PDF | 150 pages | 5,5 mb
A protein requires its own three-dimensional structure for its biological activity. If a chemical agent is added, the biological activity is lost, and the three-dimensional structure is destroyed to become a random coil state.

Joseph E. Uscinski, "The People's News: Media, Politics, and the Demands of Capitalism"
English | ISBN: 0814764886 | 2014 | 195 pages | PDF | 1188 KB
Uncovers the surprising cause behind the recent rise of fake news

Shu Shin Luh, "The People of China "
English | ISBN: 1422221636 | 2012 | pages | PDF | 7 MB
The books in this series will help students form an accurate, comprehensive, and balanced understanding of China as it emerges to be known as a superpower. By providing information on the country's history, geography, economy, politics, and culture, readers will learn about the world's longest continuous civilization.

Walter Scheidel, C. A. Bayly, Peter Fibiger Bang, "The Oxford World History of Empire: Volume Two: The History of Empires"
English | ISBN: 0197532764 | 2020 | PDF | 1352 pages | 101 MB
This is the first world history of empire, reaching from the third millennium BCE to the present. By combining synthetic surveys, thematic comparative essays, and numerous chapters on specific empires, its two volumes provide unparalleled coverage of imperialism throughout history and across continents, from Asia to Europe and from Africa to the Americas. Only a few decades ago empire was believed to be a thing of the past; now it is clear that it has been and remains one of the most enduring forms of political organization and power. We cannot understand the dynamics and resilience of empire without moving decisively beyond the study of individual cases or particular periods, such as the relatively short age of European colonialism. The history of empire, as these volumes amply demonstrate, needs to be drawn on the much broader canvas of global history.

Walter Scheidel, C. A. Bayly, Peter Fibiger Bang, "The Oxford World History of Empire: Volume One: The Imperial Experience"
English | ISBN: 0199772363 | 2020 | PDF | 584 pages | 55 MB
This is the first world history of empire, reaching from the third millennium BCE to the present. By combining synthetic surveys, thematic comparative essays, and numerous chapters on specific empires, its two volumes provide unparalleled coverage of imperialism throughout history and across continents, from Asia to Europe and from Africa to the Americas. Only a few decades ago empire was believed to be a thing of the past; now it is clear that it has been and remains one of the most enduring forms of political organization and power. We cannot understand the dynamics and resilience of empire without moving decisively beyond the study of individual cases or particular periods, such as the relatively short age of European colonialism. The history of empire, as these volumes amply demonstrate, needs to be drawn on the much broader canvas of global history.

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain (Oxford Library of Psychology) edited by Donald A. Hodges, Michael H. Thaut
English | September 25, 2019 | ISBN: 0198804121, 0192895818 | EPUB/PDF | 848 pages | 7.6/6.6 MB
The study of music and the brain can be traced back to the work of Gall in the 18th century, continuing with John Hughlings Jackson, August Knoblauch, Richard Wallaschek, and others. These early researchers were interested in localizing musicality in the brain and learning more about how music is processed in both healthy individuals and those with dysfunctions of various kinds. Since then, the research literature has mushroomed, especially in the latter part of the 20th and early 21st centuries.

J. Davidson, "The Origins of Revisionist and Status-Quo States"
English | 2006 | pages: 245 | ISBN: 1403971811 | PDF | 23,0 mb
Explaining why some states seek the status quo and others seek revision in international relations, Davidson argues that governments pursuing revisionist policies are responding to powerful domestic groups, such as nationalists and those in the military, that believe they can defeat their rivals. He draws on examples of France, Italy and Great Britain to enhance understanding of a fundamental source of instability in international affairs.