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The origin of capitalism

a longer view

In this original and provocative book Ellen Meiksins Wood reminds us that capitalism is not a natural and inevitable consequence of human nature, nor is it simply an extension of age-old practices of trade and commerce. Rather, it is a late and localized product of ...

The vanishing Middle Class

prejudice and power in a dual economy

The United States is becoming a nation of rich and poor, with few families in the middle. In this book, MIT economist Peter Temin offers an illuminating way to look at the vanishing middle class. Temin argues that American history and politics, particularly slavery and ...

Aftershocks

great powers and domestic reforms in the twentieth century

Over the past century, democracy spread around the world in turbulent bursts of change, sweeping across national borders in dramatic cascades of revolution and reform. Aftershocks is the first book to offer a detailed explanation for this wavelike spread and retreat--not only of democracy but ...

Qatar

rise to power and influence

Qatar plays a crucial part in the Middle East today. With the second greatest natural gas resources in the region, Qatar's economic clout is considerable. At the same time the Qatar story is replete with paradoxes: the state hosts the Al-Jazeera media network, an ...

Dr. Euler's fabulous formula

cures many mathematical ills

In the mid-eighteenth century, Swiss-born mathematician Leonhard Euler developed a formula so innovative and complex that it continues to inspire research, discussion, and even the occasional limerick. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula shares the fascinating story of this groundbreaking formula--long regarded as the gold standard ...

Why stock markets crash

critical events in complex financial systems

The scientific study of complex systems has transformed a wide range of disciplines in recent years, enabling researchers in both the natural and social sciences to model and predict phenomena as diverse as earthquakes, global warming, demographic patterns, financial crises, and the failure of materials ...

Butterfly politics

The minuscule motion of a butterfly's wings can trigger a tornado half a world away, according to chaos theory. Under the right conditions, small simple actions can produce large complex effects. In this timely and provocative book, Catharine A. MacKinnon argues that the right ...

Leading in english

how to confidently communicate and inspire others in the international workplace

A Guide for English communication amongst international professionals Leading in English provides a valuable resource for more effective international business communication. Whether you're a non-native English speaker working in English every day, or a native speaker working with non-native speakers, this book levels the ...

Finding fibonacci

the quest to rediscover the forgotten mathematical genius who changed the world

In 2000, Keith Devlin set out to research the life and legacy of the medieval mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, popularly known as Fibonacci, whose book Liber abbaci has quite literally affected the lives of everyone alive today. Although he is most famous for the Fibonacci ...

Football's secret trade

how the player transfer market was infiltrated

A no-holds-barred expose on the financial transactions of the world's favourite sport Football's Secret Trade exposes how investors have taken control of the transfer market away from clubs and how this has impacted every aspect of the sport. Written by two well-known investigative ...

Real-time risk

what investors should know about fintech, high-frequency trading, and flash crashes

Risk management solutions for today's high-speed investing environment Real-Time Risk is the first book to show regular, institutional, and quantitative investors how to navigate intraday threats and stay on-course. The FinTech revolution has brought massive changes to the way investing is done. Trading happens ...

Ten myths about Israel

Ilan Pappe is one of the most outspoken and radical thinkers writing on the history of Israel. In this groundbreaking and controversialbook he examines ten of the most contested ideas concerning the origins and identity of the contemporary state of Israel. Once andfor all he ...

Castelli medievali

Il romanticismo ci ha lasciato in eredità un Medioevo pieno di castelli popolati di dame e cavalieri. Ma in effetti i castelli, insieme alle chiese, sono di fatto quanto è possibile ancora oggi osservare di quei secoli remoti. Opera del maggiore specialista della storia delle ...

The high potential leader

how to grow fast, take on new responsibilities, and make an impact

Set your sights on High-Potential leadership and help your organization thrive In today s tumultuous and rapidly evolving business environment, High-Potential leaders are in high demand. Do you possess the relationship skills, strategic vision, innovation, and determination needed to thrive as a high-potential leader in ...

The Crucible of Islam

Little is known about Arabia in the sixth century CE. Yet from this distant time and place emerged a faith and an empire that stretched from the Iberian peninsula to India. Today, Muslims account for nearly a quarter of the global population. G. W. Bowersock ...

War

an enquiry

A renowned philosopher challenges long-held views on just wars, ethical conduct during war, why wars occur, how they alter people and societies, and more For residents of the twenty-first century, a vision of a future without warfare is almost inconceivable. Though wars are terrible and ...

The emergence of globalism

visions of world order in Britain and the United States, 1939-1950

During and after the Second World War, public intellectuals in Britain and the United States grappled with concerns about the future of democracy, the prospects of liberty, and the decline of the imperial system. Without using the term "globalization," they identified a shift toward technological ...

Yitzhak Rabin

soldier, leader, statesman

An insider's perspective on the life and influence of Israel's first native-born prime minister, his bold peace initiatives, and his tragic assassination More than two decades have passed since prime minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995, yet he remains an unusually intriguing ...

The Mongols and the Islamic World

from conquest to conversion

An epic historical consideration of the Mongol conquest of Western Asia and the spread of Islam during the years of non-Muslim rule The Mongol conquest of the Islamic world began in the early thirteenth century when Genghis Khan and his warriors overran Central Asia and ...

Student solutions manual to accompany health economics

Solutions to old-numbered exercises in the second edition of Health Economics.