Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomics--the long awaited follow-up to their New York Times bestseller. Based on revolutionary research and original studies SuperFreakonomics promises to once again challenge your students' view of the way the world really works.
Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and captivating storytelling to show students the hidden side of everything with such questions as: - How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa? - Why are doctors so bad at washing their hands? - How much good do car seats do? - What's the best way to catch a terrorist? "Thank goodness Levitt and Dubner] are back--with wisdom, wit and, most of all, powerful economic insight. . . . They] wryly, humorously and almost sadistically remind us that we are slaves to our own failures to parse situations into basic economic components."--Los Angeles Times
Автор: Press Political Humor Название: Salute to America Patriotic Theme Word Finds: Adult Puzzle Book ISBN: 1090529899 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781090529893 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 9190.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Contains 50 Word Find Puzzles
Enjoy finding and circling the hidden words related to American patriotism, history, and love of country in these word finder puzzles. Topics include: Patriotic Songs, Founding Fathers & Founding Mothers, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, National Parks & USA Landmarks, America's Favorite Foods & Beverages, and many more
Fun gift idea for armed forces veterans, current military members and spouses as well as military recruits and all patriotic Americans.
Also makes an excellent gift for a History teacher, professor or college History major or any student who loves History.
Fun way to review civics and American government concepts and terms for anyone taking citizenship preparation classes studying for the citizenship test to become an American citizen. Great gift to celebrate passing the citizenship test.
Автор: R J (Jo) Bunce Название: Slippery Jim or Patriotic Statesman?: James Macandrew of Otago ISBN: 1988531357 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781988531359 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 32890.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: This is a biography of one of New Zealands most colourful and persuasive politicians. When James Macandrew arrived in Dunedin from Scotland in 1851, other settlers were impressed by his energy and enthusiasm for new initiatives. With his finger in a lot of commercial pies, he set about making himself a handsome income which he eventually lost, declaring himself bankrupt and ending up in a debtors prison for a time. Politics became another enterprise at which he threw himself with a passion. Macandrew was a member of Otago Provincial Council for 10 years, during which time he held almost all the elected positions in that body. He was superintendent of Otago for a further decade, and at the same time he was a member of parliament for 29 years. This is the warts-and-all story of a Victorian settler who was a devoted family man, a staunch Presbyterian and a consummate politician. It examines the numerous local institutions that benefited from Macandrews touch the University of Otago, the Art School (now Otago Polytechnic School of Art), the Normal School (later the College of Education) along with his contributions to the building of roads, railways, wharves, harbours, schools and churches. Macandrew made plenty of enemies along the way, and has been severely judged by history. This re-examination of his life and political work reveals a man who both inspired and infuriated the citizens of Otago, and New Zealand, for almost four decades.
Автор: Miller Rear Admiral Joseph H., Miller R. N. Cnrn Mrs Cathy Название: Citizen Militia: Patriotic Civilians Willing to Die for Their Country! ISBN: 1728300754 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781728300757 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 24130.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: History is filled with wars. We dream the victories and defeats, great and small, and note how they have shaped our world. Wars and social movements have made our civilization as we know it. Man's religion and past wars gives us an understanding of the present. In 1075, a militia loyal to the crown was used against the Norman rebellion. A militia in 1285, and later a Law of Trusts, reorganized the militia. In 1471, with the aid of the militia, towns in Sweden returned to reforms. The University of Uppsala was founded (1477) and printing was introduced. The civic humanist ideal of the militia was spread through Europe by the writings of Niccol Machiavelli. The militiaman in times of crisis left his civilian duties and became a soldier. When the emergency was over, he returned to his civilian status. Militias continued in England, Italy, Germany, and the United States through the Middle Ages. The first US militia was in Boston. Militias soon followed in the Colonies. Militias were valuable in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, Mexican War, and both sides of the Civil War. There was further growth into the 1900's and on into the Present. "Thou art also victory and law When empty terrors overawe." (Wordsworth)
Автор: Miller Rear Admiral Joseph H., Miller R. N. Cnrn Mrs Cathy Название: Citizen Militia: Patriotic Civilians Willing to Die for Their Country! ISBN: 1728300762 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781728300764 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 36770.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: History is filled with wars. We dream the victories and defeats, great and small, and note how they have shaped our world. Wars and social movements have made our civilization as we know it. Man's religion and past wars gives us an understanding of the present. In 1075, a militia loyal to the crown was used against the Norman rebellion. A militia in 1285, and later a Law of Trusts, reorganized the militia. In 1471, with the aid of the militia, towns in Sweden returned to reforms. The University of Uppsala was founded (1477) and printing was introduced. The civic humanist ideal of the militia was spread through Europe by the writings of Niccol Machiavelli. The militiaman in times of crisis left his civilian duties and became a soldier. When the emergency was over, he returned to his civilian status. Militias continued in England, Italy, Germany, and the United States through the Middle Ages. The first US militia was in Boston. Militias soon followed in the Colonies. Militias were valuable in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, Mexican War, and both sides of the Civil War. There was further growth into the 1900's and on into the Present. "Thou art also victory and law When empty terrors overawe." (Wordsworth)
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