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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering.

To what extent do international organizations, global policy networks, and transnational policy entrepreneurs influence domestic policy makers?

A wide-ranging account of American and French understandings of merit, talent, and intelligence over the past two centuriesHow have modern democracies squared their commitment to equality with their fear that disparities in talent and intelligence might be natural, persistent, and consequential?

How average Americans are being cheated out of the prosperity, freedom, and peace guaranteed by the U.

With the near bankruptcy of centrally planned economies now apparent and with capitalism seemingly incapable of generating egalitarian outcomes in the first world and economic development in the third world, alternative approaches to managing economic affairs are an urgent necessity.

In economics, the emergence of New Growth Theory in recent decades has directed attention to an old and important problem: what are the forces of economic growth and how can public policy enhance them?

Why we need to heed the lessons of high inflationToday's global economy, with most developed nations experiencing very low inflation, seems a world apart from the "e;Great Inflation"e; that spanned the late 1960s to early 1980s.

An interdisciplinary look at the behavioral roots of public policy from the field's leading expertsIn recent years, remarkable progress has been made in behavioral research on a wide variety of topics, from behavioral finance, labor contracts, philanthropy, and the analysis of savings and poverty, to eyewitness identification and sentencing decisions, racism, sexism, health behaviors, and voting.

Press "e;ONE"e; for English examines how Americans form opinions on language policy issues such as declaring English the official language, printing documents in multiple languages, and bilingual education.

Would improving the economic, social, and political condition of the world's disadvantaged people slow--or accelerate--environmental degradation?

Almost every country in the world has sophisticated systems to prevent banking crises.

America is entering a new age of economic discord, warns Robert E.

If you are British, drawing a pension, and quietly wondering whether you could actually live in Spain, this book is for you.

The world did not make America its enemy.

Switch on the parliament during a sitting evening and watch for an hour.

Book DescriptionPresidents at War: Trump in Comparative PerspectiveFrom Eisenhower to the Second Trump AdministrationDr Naim Tahir Baig Presidents at War is the most systematically comparative scholarly treatment of Donald Trump's war policy yet produced.

Do you want to change the world but wonder if theres any point trying?

The need to contain costs across the business is as strong as ever and the search for cost reduction opportunities is intensifying.

The need to contain costs across the business is as strong as ever and the search for cost reduction opportunities is intensifying.

Threat Multiplier takes us onto the battlefield and inside the Pentagon to show how the US military is confronting the biggest security risk in global history: climate change.

Threat Multiplier takes us onto the battlefield and inside the Pentagon to show how the US military is confronting the biggest security risk in global history: climate change.

Best Books of 2024: Frerick's prose throughout is both direct and masterfully controlled, with every point supported by extensive references and notes.

Best Books of 2024: Frerick's prose throughout is both direct and masterfully controlled, with every point supported by extensive references and notes.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA flabbergasting feat of political reporting .

Imagine one day you receive a letter in the mail that informs you that a large energy company is planning to build a massive pipeline through your property.

Leadership Is Not a Person is a bold and original leadership book by Sandeep Chavan that redefines leadership beyond personality, charisma, authority, title, and control.

On May 24, 2022, nearly 400 officers from at least four agencies gathered in the hallway of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

When Machines Think is a bold, human‑first exploration of artificial intelligence, written for a world standing at the crossroads of progress and purpose.

Imagine one day you receive a letter in the mail that informs you that a large energy company is planning to build a massive pipeline through your property.

"Ich glaube an Freiheit.

Introducing Your Financial SolutionAre you tired of working hard day after dayand still feeling broke when you look at your bank account?

What if the most influential institution in modern America isn't the school or the church, the corporation or the ballot box—but the prison?

Sustainable Visions: An Architect's Critique of Modern MauritiusBy Rambassun (Sandeep) SewpalIn this compelling and timely collection, acclaimed Mauritian architect Rambassun Sewpal offers a bold, critical examination of an island nation at a crossroads.

Introducing Your Financial SolutionAre you tired of working hard day after dayand still feeling broke when you look at your bank account?

*THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* *A Financial Times Book of the Year**Economist Book of the Year* 'A political epic' - Guardian'This is the book Trump fears most.

What if elections are not enough?

The Right to Live: Housing, Human Survival, and the National Demand for Repair examines housing as a condition of human survival, not merely a market product.

Retirement Planning for the 21st Century: A Practical Guide to Financial Security, Tax Savings, and Lifetime IncomeRetirement today is more complex than ever.

The first-ever biography of the most pivotal Justice on the Supreme Court whose decisions, like the overturning of Roe, will drive the reshaping of America, by prize-winning journalist Peter Canellos.

THE AGE THAT SAW ITSELF: Truth Standing at the Center of Human CivilizationHumanity has entered a remarkable moment in history.

How did the son of a laundress for local brothels end up one of Americas most powerful politicians and the Senates most bare-knuckled Democrat?

Who works for the government and why does their work matter?

When Work Isn't Enough: The Collapse of the American Dream shatters the illusion that hard work alone can secure a stable life in today's economy.

A process server just handed you a lawsuit.

One of the most important political documents in world history.

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE WEEK PICK Equal parts investigative reporting and cultural criticism, this is a look at the sex lives of young adults in post-Roe v.

Why do Democrats keep losing voters even when their policies poll well?

What does a nation built on bondage do with the memory of bondage?

'The Wealth Habit shows how small, well-designed behaviours, repeated consistently, create extraordinary financial outcomes over time.

When America Thrives… The World Thrives Through Stability, Security, and Shared Prosperity is not a book about politics as much as it is a book about responsibility, stewardship, and the importance of strong foundations.