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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: 10420.00 T 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: 20230.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть 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: Brown Penny Название: Botanical Drawing: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit and Other Plant Life ISBN: 1782212604 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782212607 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 13720.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A definitive artist`s guide to drawing detailed and accurate plants, flowers and other vegetation in pencil.
Автор: Elffers, Joost Название: The 48 Laws of Power ISBN: 0140280197 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780140280197 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 23910.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestselleris the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control - from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed "beguiling" and "fascinating," Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), others teach the value of confidence ("Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness"), and many recommend absolute self-preservation ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.
Автор: Walker Matthew Название: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams ISBN: 1501144324 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781501144325 Издательство: Simon & Schuster Рейтинг: Цена: 16550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this "stimulating and important book" (Financial Times) from the director of UC Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep Science is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. As the Guardian said, Walker explains "how a good night's shut-eye can make us cleverer, more attractive, slimmer, happier, healthier, and ward off cancer." With two appearances on CBS This Morning and Fresh Air's most popular interview of 2017, Matthew Walker has made abundantly clear that sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. 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 it is absent. Compared to the other basic drives in life--eating, drinking, and reproducing--the purpose of sleep remains more elusive. Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including 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 creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity. In this "compelling and utterly convincing" (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his 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, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night's sleep every night. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. Written with the precision of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Sherwin Nuland, it is "recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense" (TheNew York Times Book Review).
A follow-up to the widely popular "Flower Recipe Book," "The Plant Recipe Book" is the next great thing in interior plant design, providing simple steps showing anyone how to create stunning living plant decor. Each one of the 100 recipes specifies the type and quantity of plants needed; clearly numbered instructions detail each step; and 400 photographs show how to place every stem. Traditional pots and plant containers are used, but so are less conventional vehicles and methods, like shutters and planting under glass. A basic how-to chapter provides planting techniques, a tools and materials list, sourcing and plant care information, and expert advice.
Автор: Hegarty, Patricia Elliott, Thomas Название: Plant and grow ISBN: 1848578938 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781848578937 Издательство: Macmillan Рейтинг: Цена: 6330.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Babies will love learning all about how things grow in this interactive touch and trace book.
Автор: Caroline Nixon, Michael Tomlinson Название: Power Up Level 2 Pupil`s Book ISBN: 1108413765 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108413763 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 31700.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A brand new course from a bestselling author team, designed to create `future ready` learners who embrace life with confidence.
Автор: Dillon Patrick F Название: Biophysics A Physiological Approach ISBN: 0521172160 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521172165 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 39920.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Specifically tailored to life science students, this textbook outlines the important physical ideas, equations and examples at the heart of contemporary physiology, along with the organization necessary to understand that knowledge. The equations are designed to help students understand biological principles, with a particular emphasis on human biology.
Автор: , Sibley Emma Название: Urban Botanics: An Indoor Plant Guide for Modern Gardeners ISBN: 1781316538 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781781316535 Издательство: Quarto Рейтинг: Цена: 19360.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: A stunning guide to indoor plants, including: flowering, cacti, succulents and foliage. With illustrations by Maaike Koster and authoritative text by Emma Sibley.
Автор: George Antaki Название: Nuclear Power Plant Safety and Mechanical Integrity ISBN: 0124172482 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780124172487 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 123520.00 T 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.
Название: What Great Paintings Say: Faces of Power ISBN: 3836569760 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783836569767 Издательство: Taschen Рейтинг: Цена: 10630.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Behind the Mask The intrigue, drama, and covert messages hidden in the faces of powerful men and women
Byzantine empresses, French revolutionaries, and Spanish generals: history's most impressive figures stare boldly out of the canvases in this collection of formidable paintings. Each individual represented in these images radiates with strength and splendor; be they an aristocratic widow in mourning, a murdered politician, or a jovial group of Ukrainian rebels.
Authors Rose-Marie and Rainer Hagen tease out the stories and secrets of 13 masterpieces by artists including Goya, Titian, Velazquez, and Ilya Repin. Regal, holy, and wise, the men and women in these works will inspire you with their conquests and resilience.
TASCHEN reproduces these masterworks in stunning quality, working in collaboration with esteemed art collections all over the world, including in Brussels, St. Petersburg, New York, and Naples. Combining astute analysis with magnified painting details, this book is a unique historical investigation in tribute to the movers and shakers of the past.
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