This book provides an accessible cultural and political analysis of how our disorderly and financialized system of capitalism works, what led to the financial crisis that began in 2007, the policy debates about reform, and why democratic control is difficult after the events of 2008.[...]

The age of American global dominance is ending. In recent years, risky economic and foreign policies have steadily eroded the power structure in place since the Cold War. And now, staggering under a huge burden of debt, the country must make some tough choices-or watch its creditors walk away. In Th[...]

The pristine interior design and residential architecture of the renowned firm Shelton, Mindel & Associates are celebrated in this first book on their work. Shelton, Mindel & Associates has been receiving international fame since its inception in 1978. Winners of over thirty AIA awards and recipient[...]

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This book develops an intuitive understanding of thermodynamics by focusing on physical explanations while also providing the tools for readers to make informed decisions about technology related to the field. The new Sixth Edition examines the latest applications while retaining the basic organizat[...]

The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, "The 12 Week Year" avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book red[...]

Complete summary of Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennungton's book: "e;The 12 Week Year: get More Done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 Months"e;.This summary of the ideas in Brian P. Moran's and Michael Lennungton's book "e;The 12 Week Year"e; explains that for many companies December[...]