-Titulo Original : Fail-safe Investing Lifelong Financial Security In 30 Minutes-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Review Harry Brownes Permanent Portfolio is a well-thought-out investment system that applies intelligent diversification to the objective of preserving capital and, indeed, increasing that capitals purchasing power over time. - Mark Tier, author of The Winning Investment Habits of Warren Buffett & George Soros Do you worry that youre not paying enough attention to your investments? Do you feel left out when you hear about the clever things other investors seem to be doing? Relax. You dont have to become an investment genius to protect your savings. Distilling the wisdom of his thirty years experience into lessons that can be applied in thirty minutes, Harry Browne shows you what you need to know to make your savings and investments safe and profitable, no matter what the economy and the investment markets do. There are no secret trading systems here, no jargon to learn. Instead, Harry Browne teaches you in simple terms to, among other things:-Build your wealth on your career-Make your own decisions-Build a bulletproof portfolio for protection-Take advantage of tax-reduction plans-Enjoy yourself with a budget for pleasure About the Author Harry Browne (1933-2006) is the author of several financial books as well as the modern classic, How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World. In 1996, he was the Libertarian Party candidate for president of the United States. He lived in Tennessee. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Fail-Safe InvestingLifelong Financial Security in 30 MinutesBy Harry BrowneSt. Martins PressCopyright © 1999 Harry BrowneAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-312-26321-8ContentsPrologue: Keep It Safe, Part I: The 17 Simple Rules of Financial Safety, RULE #1: Build Your Wealth upon Your Career, RULE #2: Dont Assume You Can Replace Your Wealth, RULE #3: Recognize the Difference between Investing and Speculating, RULE #4: Beware of Fortune-Tellers, RULE #5: Dont Expect Anyone to Make You Rich, RULE #6: Dont Expect a Trading System to Make You Rich, RULE #7: Invest Only on a Cash Basis, RULE #8: Make Your Own Decisions, RULE #9: Do Only What You Understand, RULE #10: Spread the Risk, RULE #11: Build a Bulletproof Portfolio for Protection, RULE #12: Speculate Only with Money You Can Afford to Lose, RULE #13: Keep Some Assets Outside Your Own Country, RULE #14: Take Advantage of Tax-Reduction Plans, RULE #15: Ask the Right Questions, RULE #16: Enjoy Yourself with a Budget for Pleasure, RULE #17: Whenever Youre in Doubt, Err on the Side of Safety, Part II: More about the Rules, RULE #1: More about Your Career and Your Wealth, RULE #2: More about Protecting Your Wealth, RULE #3: More about Investing and Speculating, RULE #4: More about Fortune-Tellers and Forecasts, RULE #5: More about Relying on an Investment Expert, RULE #6: More about Trading Systems, RULE #7: More about Investing on a Cash Basis, RULE #8: More about Making Your Own Decisions, RULE #9: More about Understanding What You Do, RULE #10: More about Spreading the Risk, RULE #11: More about the Bulletproof Portfolio, RULE #12: More about Speculating, RULE #13: More about Keeping Some Assets Overseas, RULE #14: More about Tax-Reduction Plans, RULE #15: More about Asking the Right Questions, RULE #16: More about the Pleasure Budget, RULE #17: More about Erring on the Side of Safety, Epilogue: Getting On with Your Life, Appendices, A. acknowledgements, B. Where to Get Help, C. The Author, CHAPTER 1RULE #1Build Your Wealth upon Your CareerWorking together, your career and your investments can build a prosperous, secure future. But never forget that your wealth begins with your career-the way you make your day-to-day living.If you save enough from your business, profession, or job, you eventually may earn more from investing than from working. But unless you first pay attention to working and saving, youll never share in the wealth that investing can bring.You might see advertisements...

-Titulo Original : The Gray Rhino How To Recognize And Act On The Obvious Dangers We Ignore-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: About the Author Michele Wucker is the author of Lockout: Why America Keeps Getting Immigration Wrong When Our Prosperity Depends on Getting It Right and Why the Cocks Fight: Dominicans, Haitians, and the Struggle for Hispaniola. Wucker has been recognized as a 2009 Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and a 2007 Guggenheim Fellow. She has held positions including president of the New York City-based World Policy Institute; vice president of studies at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs; and Latin America bureau chief at International Financing Review. She has written for The New York Times, CNN, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and World Policy Journal, among others. She lives in Chicago. The #1 English-language bestseller in China--the book that is shaping Chinas planning and policy for the future. A gray rhino is a highly probable, high impact yet neglected threat: kin to both the elephant in the room and the improbable and unforeseeable black swan. Gray rhinos are not random surprises, but occur after a series of warnings and visible evidence. The bursting of the housing bubble in 2008, the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, the new digital technologies that upended the media world, the fall of the Soviet Union...all were evident well in advance.Why do leaders and decision makers keep failing to address obvious dangers before they spiral out of control? Drawing on her extensive background in policy formation and crisis management, as well as in-depth interviews with leaders from around the world, Michele Wucker shows in The Gray Rhino how to recognize and strategically counter looming high-impact threats. Filled with persuasive stories, real-world examples, and practical advice, The Gray Rhino is essential reading for managers, investors, planners, policy makers, and anyone who wants to understand how to profit by avoiding getting trampled...

-Titulo Original : Aiq How Artificial Intelligence Works And How We Can Harness Its Power For A Better World-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Two leading data scientists offer an up-close and user-friendly look at artificial intelligence: what it is, how it works, where it came from, and how to harness its power for a better world.A revolution of intelligent machines, from self-driving cars to smart digital assistants, is now remaking our world, just as the Industrial Revolution remade the world of the 19th century. AI is used to diagnose and treat cancer, detect fraud, save energy, and make new discoveries. AI is not some science-fiction droid from the future. Its right here, right now, and it’s changing our lives at lightning-fast speed. Many of these changes offer great promise, including freedom from drudgery, safer workplaces, better health care, and fewer language barriers. But others elicit worry whether about jobs, data privacy, or the prospect of machines making biased decisions with no accountability.In AIQ, authors Nick Polson and James Scott, both experts in the field, show us how to make sense of these accelerating trends. This book is based on a simple premise: if you want to understand the modern world, you must learn about how these intelligent machines really work. AIQ will teach you how to speak the mathematical language of AI but in an approachable manner, one anchored in storytelling rather than equations. Along the way, you will meet a fascinating cast of historical characters who have a lot to say about data, probability, and better thinking and whose tried-and-true ideas are powering the AI revolution, as they play out in the modern age of big data. Finally, AIQ explains how these technologies can help you to overcome some of your own built-in cognitive weaknesses, giving you a chance to lead a life of greater happiness, efficiency, and fulfillment. About the Author NICK POLSON is Professor of Econometrics and Statistics at the Chicago Booth School of Business. He does research on machine intelligence and deep learning, and is a frequent speaker at events. Polson lives in Chicago.JAMES SCOTT is Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a statistician, data scientist, and has worked with clients across many industries to help them understand the power of data. Scott lives in Austin with his wife...

-Titulo Original : What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here! 44 Insider Secrets And Tips That Will Get You Hired-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: About the Author Cynthia Shapiro, a former Human Resources V.P., left her position because she grew disillusioned with how most corporations are forced to do business today. She is now a well-known employee advocate and workplace consultant for Fortune 100 and 500 firms, regularly lecturing and writing on the most critical topics affecting employees today. She is the author of What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get A Job Around Here? and Corporate Confidential, and has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, PBS, in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Glamour, Self, Details, Essence, Real Simple, and major newspapers across the U.S. She lives in Southern California. If you are looking for a job you need every advantage you can get. What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here? puts a former Human Resources executive turned employee advocate in your corner. Cynthia Shapiro reveals the best-kept job secrets that employers dont want you to know including:*Secret #8: A computer is deciding your job prospects.*Secret #12: Professional references are useless.*Secret #18: There is a type that always gets the offer.*Secret #21: The Thank-You note is too late.*Secret #28: Always negotiate.* …and thirty-nine more!Once you know the secrets you can create a winning resume, ace the interview, and land the job of your dreams.Cynthia Shapiro, M.B.A., E.L.C., P.H.R., author of Corporate Confidential, is a former human resources executive and consultant. Now a personal career coach and employee advocate, she provides consultations and advice for employees all over the world. Her unique brand of career advice has been seen on ABC, CNN, FOX News, PBS and MSNBC; in the pages of Fortune, Glamour, Self, Details, Essence, Marie Claire, and is widely read in major newspapers across the U.S. Cynthia Shapiro lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Review “Applying for a job is the most important game you will ever play, but employers keep the rules secret. Shapiro reveals how hiring decisions are really made, and gives you the map you need to get through this mine field safely.” Lewis Maltby, President of the National WorkRights Institute“Startling! Its the best investment you can make on behalf of your career.” Sam Horn, author of POP! Stand Out In Any Crowd“Cynthia Shapiro puts you on the inside track to getting the job of your dreams - without the nightmares. If you want to compete with confidence, this is the only job search book you need.” Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office and See Jane Lead“You cant get on the fast track if you cant get in the door. This book shares the hidden snares and insider secrets that will give job seekers the edge theyve been looking for.” Anne Fisher, Ask Annie columnist, CNNMoney and author, If My Careers on the Fast Track, Where Do I Get a Road Map?“Cynthias insights into the job search process are invaluable. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned professional, her insider tips will show you how to supercharge your job search and get the jobs you want.” Penelope Trunk, Columnist for Boston Globe and ! Finance, author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success“Theres nothing like insider secrets to give you an edge over the competition, and when it comes to getting the top jobs, Cynthia Shapiro knows her stuff! This book will change the way you view job searching forever. Stop settling for less and go for the best!” Barbara Stanny, author of Secrets Of Six Figure Women Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here?44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You HiredBy Shapiro, CynthiaSt. Martins GriffinCopyright © 2008 Shapiro, CynthiaAll right reserved.ISBN: 9780312373344IntroductionWe all find ourselves wondering what goes on behind the closed doors of the hiring managers. What is this mysterious group thinking? W...

-Titulo Original : The Green New Deal Why The Fossil Fuel Civilization Will Collapse By 2028, And The Bold Economic Plan To Save Life On Earth-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: An urgent plan to confront climate change, transform the American economy, and create a green post-fossil fuel culture.A new vision for America’s future is quickly gaining momentum. Facing a global emergency, a younger generation is spearheading a national conversation around a Green New Deal and setting the agenda for a bold political movement with the potential to revolutionize society. Millennials, the largest voting bloc in the country, are now leading on the issue of climate change.While the Green New Deal has become a lightning rod in the political sphere, there is a parallel movement emerging within the business community that will shake the very foundation of the global economy in coming years. Key sectors of the economy are fast-decoupling from fossil fuels in favor of ever cheaper solar and wind energies and the new business opportunities and employment that accompany them. New studies are sounding the alarm that trillions of dollars in stranded fossil fuel assets could create a carbon bubble likely to burst by 2028, causing the collapse of the fossil fuel civilization. The marketplace is speaking, and governments will need to adapt if they are to survive and prosper.In The Green New Deal, New York Times bestselling author and renowned economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin delivers the political narrative and economic plan for the Green New Deal that we need at this critical moment in history. The concurrence of a stranded fossil fuel assets bubble and a green political vision opens up the possibility of a massive shift to a post-carbon ecological era, in time to prevent a temperature rise that will tip us over the edge into runaway climate change. With twenty-five years of experience implementing Green New Deal-style transitions for both the European Union and the People’s Republic of China, Rifkin offers his vision for how to transform the global economy and save life on Earth. About the Author Jeremy Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the author of more than fifteen bestselling books, including The Hydrogen Economy and The End of Work. He has been a guest on Face the Nation, The Lehrer News Hour, 20/20, Larry King Live, Today, and Good Morning America. The National Journal named Rifkin as one of 150 people in the U.S. that have the most influence in shaping federal government policy. He has also testified before numerous congressional committees, and since 1994, Mr. Rifkin has been a senior lecturer at the Wharton School’s Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Rifkin is chairman of the Global CEO Business Roundtable, which includes IBM, Cisco, Cushman and Wakefield, and has served as an adviser to various global leaders, including Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Angela Merkel of Germany. His monthly column on global issues appears in many of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines, including The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian in the U.K., Die Suddeutsche Zeitung in Germany, Trud in Bulgaria, Clarin in Argentina, and Al-Ittihad in the U.A.E. He lives in Bethesda, MD...

-Titulo Original : Dragnet Nation A Quest For Privacy, Security, And Freedom In A World Of Relentless Surveillance-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: An inside look at whos watching you, what they know and why it matters. We are being watched.We see online ads from websites weve visited, long after weve moved on to other interests. Our smartphones and cars transmit our location, enabling us to know whats in the neighborhood but also enabling others to track us. And the federal government, we recently learned, has been conducting a massive data-gathering surveillance operation across the Internet and on our phone lines. In Dragnet Nation, award-winning investigative journalist Julia Angwin reports from the front lines of Americas surveillance economy, offering a revelatory and unsettling look at how the government, private companies, and even criminals use technology to indiscriminately sweep up vast amounts of our personal data. In a world where we can be watched in our own homes, where we can no longer keep secrets, and where we can be impersonated, financially manipulated, or even placed in a police lineup, Angwin argues that the greatest long-term danger is that we start to internalize the surveillance and censor our words and thoughts, until we lose the very freedom that makes us unique individuals. Appalled at such a prospect, Angwin conducts a series of experiments to try to protect herself, ranging from quitting Google to carrying a burner phone, showing how difficult it is for an average citizen to resist the dragnets reach. Her book is a cautionary tale for all of us, with profound implications for our values, our society, and our very selves. Review “Welcome to life in a society of ubiquitous surveillance, tracking and data mining... Angwin, a Wall Street Journal reporter who along with her colleagues has produced essential reporting on privacy and security … aims to illuminate the costs of living with systems that track nearly everything we do, think or say… [and] she performs a herculean effort to regain her privacy… A useful, well-reported study.” The Los Angeles Times“I read Julia Angwins new book Dragnet Nation… I heartily recommend it to you… [The book is an] antidote to Big Brothers big chill.” Bill Moyers“A deeply researched book that is completely of the moment. Dragnet Nation moves right to the top of the list of books we should all read about privacy.” Salon“Angwins warning that ‘information is power resonates.” The Daily Beast“Angwin elegantly chronicles this tragedy of the digital commons at the level of policy and our individual civil liberties…Dragnet Nation really kicks in--and becomes a blast to read--when she fights back…If enough people follow Angwins lead, new networks of computer users might manage to open up ever larger holes in the dragnet world.” Bookforum“Entertaining… Pacy and eye-opening.” The Financial Times“Angwin, a longtime reporter on digital privacy issues for the Wall Street Journal, releases the contemporary (and, unfortunately, nonfiction) companion book to Orwells 1984. Dragnet Nation examines the surveillance economy and its effect on free speech and thought, likely causing readers to rethink the next words they type into a search engine.” LA Weekly“[Angwin is] a privacy ninja.” !s Tech Modern Family“Informative, conversational… [Angwins] travails educate her (and her readers) about all the ways privacy-minded developers are working to develop anti-surveillance tools, and this forms a helpful guide for readers seeking non-jargony information on minimizing their digital footprints.” Columbia Journalism Review“A new hot-button issue that touches both politics and business is privacy, and the erosion of privacy is examined in Dragnet Nation.” Publishers Weekly (Top 10 Business & Economics Books)“Fascinating ... Angwin, who spent years covering privacy issues for the Wall Street Journal, draws on conversations with researchers, hackers and IT experts, surveying the modern dragnet tracking made possible by massive computing power, smaller devices and cheap storage o...

-Titulo Original : The Price Of Justice A True Story Of Greed And Corruption-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: About the Author Laurence Leamer is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including The Kennedy Women and Madness Under the Royal Palms. Leamer is an award winning journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Harpers, and Playboy, and Newsweek. He lives in Washington, DC, and Palm Beach, Florida. A nonfiction legal thriller that traces the fourteen-year struggle of two lawyers to bring the most powerful coal baron in American history, Don Blankenship, to justiceDon Blankenship, head of Massey Energy since the early 1990s, ran an industry that provides nearly half of Americas electric power. But wealth and influence werent enough for Blankenship and his company, as they set about destroying corporate and personal rivals, challenging the Constitution, purchasing the West Virginia judiciary, and willfully disregarding safety standards in the companys mines in which scores died unnecessarily.As Blankenship hobnobbed with a West Virginia Supreme Court justice in France, his company polluted the drinking water of hundreds of citizens while he himself fostered baroque vendettas against anyone who dared challenge his sovereignty over coal mining country. Just about the only thing that stood in the way of Blankenships tyranny over a state and an industry was a pair of odd-couple attorneys, Dave Fawcett and Bruce Stanley, who undertook a legal quest to bring justice to this corner of America. From the backwoods courtrooms of West Virginia they pursued their case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and to a dramatic decision declaring that the wealthy and powerful are not entitled to purchase their own brand of law.The Price of Justice is a story of corporate corruption so far-reaching and devastating it could have been written a hundred years ago by Ida Tarbell or Lincoln Steffens. And as Laurence Leamer demonstrates in this captivating tale, because its true, its scarier than fiction. Review Laurence Leamer does a superb job of condensing this fifteen-year legal brawl into a highly readable and entertaining narrative. Greed, arrogance, injustice, corruption - it has it all, and, sadly, its all true. Fortunately, it also has some heroes. This is a book I wish I had written.--John GrishamIncludes fascinating real-life characters...Bestselling author Leamer offers a compelling nonfiction thriller...Leamer is masterful at presenting the important issues, strong personalities, political and legal machinations and economic stakes of the challenge to Massey, looking beyond the law to reveal a case about social inequities, greed, and arrogance.-Booklist (starred review) Riveting and compulsively readable...Leamer has produced a Shakespearean tale of greed, corporate irresponsibility, and personal hubris on one hand, and idealism, commitment to justice, and personal sacrifice on the other. Blankenship is a villain for all time, and Stanley and Fawcett are lawyers who bring honor to their profession.---Publishers Weekly (starred review) Some readers will understandably confuse the contemporary history chronicled in Laurence Leamers The Price of Justice for compelling fiction... an expansive, clearly crafted account ... Inspiring...Straightforward and elegant.--The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Kafkaesque considerations lie at the heart of The Price of Justice . . . If the whole thing reads like a Grisham novel, dont be surprised; Grisham based The Appealon many facts of the case. But it is a testament to Leamers ability to capturing both the characters and the local West-Virginian ethos (he himself had worked in the mines while penning a piece in the early 70s) that the story functions just as well, if not more so, as nonfiction.-- The Daily Beast The Price of Justice is the nail-biting, harrowing story of two courageous trial lawyers facing down corporate greed, Wall Street law firms, powerful politicians...

-Titulo Original : Free Market Revolution How Ayn Rands Ideas Can End Big Government-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Already a National Bestseller, in Free Market Revolution, the keepers of Ayn Rands legacy argue that the answer to our current economic woes lies not in trickle-down government but in Rands inspiring philosophy of capitalism and self-interest a philosophy that more and more people are turning to for answers. Here, Brook and Watkins explain how her ideas can solve a host of political and economic ills, including the debt crisis, looming inflation, anti-business regulation, and the swelling entitlement state. And most important, they show how Rands principles allow defenders of the free market to seize the moral high ground in the fight to limit government. This is a fresh and urgent look at the ideas of one of the most controversial figures in modern history ideas that may prove the only hope for the future. Review “While you might not agree with Yaron Brook and Don Watkins, it is all but certain that you will learn from them. I certainly did, and I have a newfound appreciation for free market ideals.” The Washington Times“Very good and very informative… the beauty of Free Market Revolution is that it reminds readers that using the government to take care of your needs is no different than going next door to steal from your neighbor.” Forbes “A joy to read. Even as it merges hefty philosophical arguments, detailed discussions of key economic concepts, and numerous historical examples, its light and breezy prose enables quick reading...Free Market Revolution could not have come at a better time.” The Objective Standard“An intriguing gauntlet and a challenge to conventional political wisdom and philosophical underpinnings… This revolution will inflame many and embolden others, but that is not all bad…Recommended.” Choice“Free Market Revolution will raise the ire of every statist, socialist and crony capitalist. Rand understood - as do the authors of this all-too-timely book - that free markets are, indeed, moral while Big Government is manifestly not.” Steve Forbes“A powerful and unapologetic case in support of capitalism. For those who think more government will solve our nation’s problems, Free Market Revolution will open your eyes. For those who can already see the light, it will sharpen your vision.” Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, Inc., host of the Peter Schiff Show on SchiffRadio , and author of The Real Crash: America’s Coming Bankruptcy How to Save Yourself and Your Country“Free Market Revolution is must-reading for an age in which the government seems to be treating Atlas Shrugged not as a warning, but as a how-to manual.” Glenn Reynolds,“Free Market Revolution is a potential game-changer. Brook and Watkins dismantle the myth that free markets are responsible for todays ills, and they teach us how to take the moral high ground in the fight against Big Government. If there are any Occupiers left, this book should make them lay down their signs in surrender. Anyone who wants to understand why we have strayed so far from the Founders ideals, and how we can find our way back, should read this book.” Mallory Factor, Founder, Mallory Factor, Inc., and Professor of International Politics at The Citadel“This book is a must read for anyone concerned about the demonization of capitalism and deification of collectivism. Yaron Brook and Don Watkins meld philosophy with practicality in their cogent analysis of how Ayn Rands moral defense of capitalism can bring down the limitless growth of government and restore its original, intended purpose--protection of individual rights. Changing the trajectory of the country calls for a long and intense fight with very steep odds against victory. But the concept of the Free Market Revolution, celebrating the individual pursuit of rational, long-term self interest as a virtue, provides the arsenal for the assault. And Brook and Watkins give a battle plan of surefire approaches to limit, and then eliminate, even such massi...

-Titulo Original : Deep Economy The Wealth Of Communities And The Durable Future-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: The bestselling author of The End of Nature issues an impassioned call to arms for an economy that creates community and ennobles our livesIn this powerful and provocative manifesto, Bill McKibben offers the biggest challenge in a generation to the prevailing view of our economy. For the first time in human history, he observes, more is no longer synonymous with better indeed, for many of us, they have become almost opposites. McKibben puts forward a new way to think about the things we buy, the food we eat, the energy we use, and the money that pays for it all. Our purchases, he says, need not be at odds with the things we truly value.McKibbens animating idea is that we need to move beyond growth as the paramount economic ideal and pursue prosperity in a more local direction, with cities, suburbs, and regions producing more of their own food, generating more of their own energy, and even creating more of their own culture and entertainment. He shows this concept blossoming around the world with striking results, from the burgeoning economies of India and China to the more mature societies of Europe and New England. For those who worry about environmental threats, he offers a route out of the worst of those problems; for those who wonder if there isnt something more to life than buying, he provides the insight to think about ones life as an individual and as a member of a larger community.McKibben offers a realistic, if challenging, scenario for a hopeful future. Deep Economy makes the compelling case that the more we nurture the essential humanity of our economy, the more we will recapture our own. Review “Id like to see Deep Economy read in every Econ 101 class. Bill McKibben asks the central human question: What is the economy for? The stakes here are terrifyingly high, but with his genial style and fascinating examples of alternative approaches, McKibben convinces me that economics is anything but dismal--if only we can learn to do it right!” Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed“The cult of growth and globalization has seldom been so effectively challenged as by Bill McKibben in Deep Economy. But this bracing tonic of a book also throws the bright light of McKibbens matchless journalism on the vibrant local economies now springing up like mushrooms in the shadow of globalization. Deep Economy fills you with a hope and a sense of fresh possibility.” Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivores Dilemma“How is our nation going to cope with global warming, peak oil, inequality, and a growing sense of isolation? Bill McKibben provides the simple but brilliant answer the economists have missed--we need to create depth through local interdependence and sustainable use of resources. I will be requiring this inspiring book for my students, and passionately recommending it to everyone else I know.” Juliet Schor, professor of sociology, Boston College, and author of The Overspent American“Bill McKibben works on the frontiers of new understandings and returns with his startling and lucid revelations of the possible future. A saner human-scale world does exist--just over the horizon--and McKibben introduces us to the people and ideas leading us there.” William Greider, author of The Soul of Capitalism: Opening Paths to a Moral Economy“Masterfully crafted, deeply thoughtful and mind-expanding. . . . An incisive critique of the unintended consequences of our…growth-oriented economy.” Los Angeles Times“A hopeful manifesto.” Boston Globe“What makes McKibbens book stand out is the completeness of his arguments and his real-world approach to solutions.” USA Today“McKibben is a fitting prophet… [His] dexterity as a keen observer and stellar wordsmith makes Deep Economy well worth reading.” The Globe and Mail (Toronto)“Wise and…optimistic.” The Courier-Journal of Louisville“McKibbens proposals for new, less growth-centered ways of thinking about economics are intriguing, and ...

-Titulo Original : The Dark-hunters, Vol. 2 (dark-hunter Manga, 2)-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.Its a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, its not so bad.Kyrian is an immortal Dark-Hunter who just lost his Dark-Hunter powers and along with it, his immortality. Now he is faced with the chance to regain not only his humanity, but his very soul. The problem is, it couldnt have happened at a worse time. Desiderius is closing in and if Kyrian and Amanda are going to save humanity then Kyrian must take the war to his enemy or it may be too late. Review “Kenyon is the reigning queen of the vampire novel.” Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly“Kenyons writing is brisk, ironic and relentless imaginative. These are not your mothers vampire novels.” Boston Globe“This series puts a contemporary spin on classical mythology that an increasing number of fans have found irresistible. ” Publishers Weekly“[An] engaging read.” Entertainment Weekly About the Author New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular in the #1 spot. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre in which she writes, including manga and graphic novels. More than 70 million copies of her books are in print in more than one hundred countries. Her current series include The Dark Hunters®, The League®, Deadman’s Cross™, Chronicles of Nick®, Hellchasers™, Mikro Chasers™, and The Lords of Avalon®. Her Chronicles of Nick® and Dark-Hunter® series are soon to be major motion pictures. Claudia Campos is a manga artist with Glass House Graphics. She illustrated all four volumes of Sherrilyn Kenons Dark-Hunter manga adaptation...

-Titulo Original : The Moose That Roared The Story Of Jay Ward, Bill Scott, A Flying Squirrel, And A Talking Moose-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show featured some of the wittiest, most inspired, and relentlessly hilarious animation ever created. The legendary Jay Ward and Bill Scott produced the gleeful wonder and cumulative joy that transcended the crude drawings and occasionally muddy sound. Jay Ward was the magnificent visionary, the outrageous showman, while Bill Scott was the genial, brilliant head writer, coproducer, and all-purpose creative whirlwind. With exclusive interviews, original scripts, artwork, story notes, letters and memos, Keith Scott has written the definitive history of Jay Ward Productions.The Moose That Roared tells the story of a rare and magical relationship between two artists wildly, exuberantly ahead of their time, and a fascinating account of the struggle to bring their vision of bad puns and talking animals to unforgettable life. Review “His enthusiasm is as infectious as that of his subjects.” New York Times Book Review“Rocky and Bullwinkle aficionados rejoice: heres a ripsnorting celebration of the cartoon characters and their humon creators.... Thoroughly researched and brightly written, this is a fine tribute to the famed moose and squirrel duo and their creators.” Kirkus Reviews About the Author Keith Scott is a veteran voice artist and animation historian who, beginning in his late teens, became friends with his childhood idols Jay Ward and Bill Scott. He has worked extensively in animation and radio as an expert voice mimic. He narrated Disneys live action movie based on the Jay Ward creation George of the Jungle, and starred as the voice of Bullwinkle J. Moose for Universal Pictures 2000 motion picture...

-Titulo Original : The Dark-hunters, Vol. 3 (dark-hunter Manga, 3)-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.Its a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, its not so bad.Talon, an ancient Celtic warrior, has been cursed by the god Camulus for killing his son. Camulus cursed Talon, decreeing death for everyone he loved. Now a Dark-Hunter in modern-day New Orleans, Talon meets Sunshine, who is key to ending his curse once and for all. Not to mention helping him to save New Orleans from an ancient god bent on total destruction... About the Author New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular in the #1 spot. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre in which she writes, including manga and graphic novels. More than 70 million copies of her books are in print in more than one hundred countries. Her current series include The Dark Hunters®, The League®, Deadman’s Cross™, Chronicles of Nick®, Hellchasers™, Mikro Chasers™, and The Lords of Avalon®. Her Chronicles of Nick® and Dark-Hunter® series are soon to be major motion pictures. Claudia Campos is a manga artist with Glass House Graphics. She illustrated all four volumes of Sherrilyn Kenons Dark-Hunter manga adaptation...

-Titulo Original : The Omni Diet The Revolutionary 70% Plant 30% Protein Program To Lose Weight, Reverse Disease, Fight Inflammation, And Change Your Life Forever-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: By the time she had reached her mid-30s, Tana Amen had nearly given up on good health. Through a lifetime of chronic medical ailments, including severe digestive issues, recurrent infections and, most devastatingly, a battle with thyroid cancer, there was never a point when Tana felt consistently healthy. Doctors ascribed her poor health to genetics, bad luck, and a family history of obesity and heart disease. But even when Tana committed to a standard fitness and eating regimen, her health failed to improve.Thats when she realized that she needed to make a real change. She needed to figure out how to improve her health . . . for good.The Omni Diet is the culmination of a decade-long quest by Tana Amen to study the relationship between food and the body, and to understand how proper nutrition not only impacts weight loss, but actually holds the key to reversing chronic disease, decreasing inflammation, healing the body, and dramatically improving quality of life. So what is The Omni Diet? Its an easy-to-follow plan based on a 70/30 plant-to-protein model. This is not a restrictive diet or another page in the high-protein vs. vegetarian diet wars, but a universal map to better health, one that Tana has distilled into a lean six-week program. It offers a simple plan that provides an abundance of illness-fighting nutrients from plant-based foods and high-quality protein to keep the brain sharp and muscles and organs functioning at peak condition. The balance of 70% plant-based foods and 30% protein restores energy, slashes risk of disease, optimizes brain and hormone functioning, produces dramatic weight loss, and promotes health from the inside out. With delicious and satisfying recipes, easy-to-follow exercises, and important advice and tips, you will see results -- in your weight and overall health - immediately. Follow this revolutionary, paradigm-shifting plan and experience its life-changing results as you unleash the healing power of food. Review “The Omni Diet is a thoughtful, practical approach to eating. Discover delicious, wholesome food that benefits your health for good.” Mehmet Oz, MD“Everywhere... people ask [Tana] for health and nutrition tips. When they do what she suggests, they get dramatically positive health benefits... eliminated abdominal pain, gotten off medications, improved their energy, lost weight, and normalized their bowels... She takes these principles [from my books] and helps people incorporate them into their lives in a very practical way.... Take it from The Brain Doctor: With Tana as their guide, people can feel healthier than ever before. ” Daniel G. Amen, M.D., NYT bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life“Eating for health and longevity is frustrating and complex for many of my patients. They feel they need a biochemistry degree. The Omni Diet incorporates cutting edge science but it is so easy to follow and I am grateful that Tana has made it available to help others ” Joel Kahn MD, Director Preventive Cardiology, Detroit Medical Center“Cuts through the confusion about what to eat and gives America a roadmap to good food and good health all at once. Following this approach will not only enhance and extend your life--it will reverse many chronic diseases while delighting your palate. If you want to learn to thrive in our modern day nutritional jungle, get this book! ” Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution“My wife and I love how comprehensive Tanas program is and how incredible her recipes taste. This is the path to a healthy brain and higher performance in life! ” Brendon Burchard, author of The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive“Tana Amen has come up with the first truly bipartisan approach to healthy eating. The Omni Diet blends the best features of plant-based diets with the best features of high-protein eating in an easy-to-follow plan for vibrant healt...

-Titulo Original : Superfuel Thorium, The Green Energy Source For The Future (macsci)-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: A riveting look at how an alternative source of energy is revoluntionising nuclear power, promising a safe and clean future for millions, and why thorium was sidelined at the height of the Cold War In this groundbreaking account of an energy revolution in the making, award-winning science writer Richard Martin introduces us to thorium, a radioactive element and alternative nuclear fuel that is far safer, cleaner, and more abundant than uranium. At the dawn of the Atomic Age, thorium and uranium seemed to be in close competition as the fuel of the future. Uranium, with its ability to undergo fission and produce explosive material for atomic weapons, won out over its more pacific sister element, relegating thorium to the dustbin of science. Now, as we grapple with the perils of nuclear energy and rogue atomic weapons, and mankind confronts the specter of global climate change, thorium is re-emerging as the overlooked energy source as a small group of activists and outsiders is working, with the help of Silicon Valley investors, to build a thorium-power industry. In the first book mainstream book to tackle these issues, Superfuel is a story of rediscovery of a long lost technology that has the power to transform the worlds future, and the story of the pacifists, who were sidelined in favour of atomic weapon hawks, but who can wean us off our fossil-fuel addiction and avert the risk of nuclear meltdown for ever. Review “Besides briefly covering everything technical you need to know about the 90th element on the periodic table, SuperFuel provides engaging detail on the history and likely future of using thorium as a comparatively safe and substantially beneficial nuclear fuel . . . [Martin] makes a solid, convincing case for thorium as a superfuel, not simply to replace uranium, but to reduce the use of much dirtier fuels such as coal . . . With readable presentations like SuperFuel, the path to a better energy future just got a little easier.” The Washington Times“Makes the case that thorium, an abundant, safe element that cannot easily be turned into a weapon, should be fuelling our reactors instead of uranium…Martin is at his best when describing the human struggles of the cold-war era that spelled their…convincing.” New Scientist“Traces the history of nuclear power development. . . Recommended.” Choice“Richard Martin has done an exemplary job of exploring a technically demanding subject in a gripping narrative form. The implications of this subject could not be more vital -- for oil prices, energy security, the chances of coping with climate change -- and Superfuel clearly and fairly spells out the reasons for both optimism and for caution. If every technical book were written in this clear and engaging a style, wed all be a lot better informed! I am very glad to have read this book.” James Fallows, The Atlantic, author of China Airborne“Bringing back to light a long-lost technology that should never have been lost, this fascinating and important biography of thorium also brings us a commodity thats rare in discussions of energy and climate change: hope.” Chris Anderson, editor in chief of Wired“Thorium is the younger sister to uranium, less volatile, slower to self-consume, and as many have contended without success, much better suited as a source of nuclear power than uranium. Superfuel by award-winning science writer Richard Martin tells the Cinderella story of thorium in a fast-paced, insiders account. This short, well-written book is a must read for those interested in understanding thoriums past and its potential to be a clean, renewable energy source for the future.” Cynthia Kelly, President Atomic Heritage Foundation“Our future energy supplies rely upon hard choices. Richard Martin educates us on our troubled history with nuclear energy, and even more importantly, how to develop this essential source of 21st century clean energy. This is the type of book that can make ...

-Titulo Original : Summerhill School A New View Of Childhood-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Originally published in 1960, Summerhill became an instant bestseller and a classic volume of education for an entire generation. Now, this thoroughly expanded and revised version of the original Summerhill reinstates the revolutionary free school traditions begun by Summerhills founder A.S. Neill.As American education lags behind the rest of the world, this new edition is more timely than ever. The children of today face struggles far greater than any previous generation and we, as parents and teachers, must teach them now to make choices for themselves and to learn from the outcome of their decisions.This classic work yet again invites a new view of childhood and presents an essential treatise that challenges us to rethink our approach to education. Review “A.S. Neill is one of the great pioneers of modern times in the education of the child...Anyone who is in any way concerned with the education of children should make this book required reading.” Ashley Montagu“I know of no educator in the western world who can compare to A.S. Neill. Summerhill is a tiny ray of light in the world of darkness.” Henry Miller From the Back Cover Originally published in 1960, Summerhill became an instant bestseller and a classic volume of education for an entire generation. Now, this thoroughly expanded and revised version of the original Summerhill reinstates the revolutionary free school traditions begun by summerhills founder A.S. Neill. About the Author A. S. Neill was born in 1883 in Forfar, Scotland. In addition to establishing the Summerhill School, Neill lectured widely and published over twenty books. He died in 1973. His daughter, Zoe Readhead, now serves as the headmistress of Summerhill. Albert Lamb is a cartoonist, writer, and musician living in England...

-Titulo Original : The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible Get The Most Out Of Your Machine---from Using Basic Feet To Mastering Specialty Feet-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Whether you are a beginner or have been sewing for years, this book is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of your sewing machine, simply by changing the feet. * Everything you need to know about feet attachments, from basic feet such as the zigzag foot to specialty fabric and technique feet that will help you invent new design ideas for your sewing projects. * Work effortlessly with a full range of fabrics, learn great time-saving tricks, and experiment with a range of decorative effects by following the authors creative ideas files. * Includes a guide to needle, thread, and fabric choices and buying advice for choosing basic, mid-range, and top-end sewing machines, embellishers, and sergers. Review “Get to know your sewing machine books are a dime a dozen, but few provide the extensive coverage of sewing machine accessories needed by both beginning and experienced sewers. Gardiner and Knight describe the wide variety of sewing machine feet in detail, and photos of each foot allow for easy identification: excellent.” Library Jounal, Best Fiber Crafts Books 2011 About the Author Wendy Gardiner has been editor of various sewing titles for many years, and for the last ten years editor of Sewing World, Britains leading sewing magazine. She is co-manager of the ISEW website, a magazine resource site packed with sewing projects and techniques, and runs creative sewing weekends. She is the co-author of The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible. LORNA KNIGHT writes regularly for Sewing World and has contributed to many sewing books and other fashion publications. Her books include The Sewing Stitch Bible, The Dressmaker’s Technique Bible, and 200 Sewing Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets...

-Titulo Original : The Sergers Technique Bible The Complete Guide To Serging And Decorative Stitching-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: For fast and professional edging, hemming, seaming, and decorative stitching, you simply cant beat a serging machine. This all-skill-level book is the perfect guide to make sure you get the most out of your new machine (or out of that old serger that youve never got the hang of!). Photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the essential techniques, showing you how to set up your machine, how to adjust the settings to get the best results on a range of different fabrics, and how to edge your fabrics quickly with perfect results. Try out different feet for your machine to help with gathering, attaching piping, elastic, and beading. Within the chapters there are troubleshooting tips and quick fixes for skipped stitches, snapped threads, and uneven stitching. The quick construction section will take you through a range of projects to help practice and perfect your skills. About the Author JULIA HINCKS is a teacher and textile artist. She currently teaches dressmaking, pattern cutting, knitting, and crochet classes in Brighton, UK, where she has developed a loyal following. She is the author of The Sergers Technique Bible. Julia Hincks is currently developing a range of ethically-sourced childrenswear in the UK, where she lives...

-Titulo Original : The Late Talker What To Do If Your Child Isnt Talking Yet-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Every parent eagerly awaits the day his or her child will speak for the first time. For millions of mothers and fathers, however, anticipation turns to anxiety when those initial, all-important words are a long time coming. Many worried parents are reassured that their child is just a late talker, but unfortunately, all too often that is not the case. Nineteen million children in the United States have serious speech disorders, such as apraxia of speech. For these toddlers, early and intensive speech therapy is crucial if they are to stand a chance of ever speaking normally. This book was written to help the worried parent cut through the confusion and stress to determine if their child needs help.The Late Talker is the first book of its kind, providing effective, practical answers to the questions every concerned parent asks. Written by Marilyn C. Agin, a highly respected developmental pediatrician, and Lisa F. Geng, a mother of two late talkers, it is a tremendously useful handbook that includes:- Ways to identify the warning signs of a speech disorder- Information on how to get the right kind of evaluations and therapy- Ways to obtain appropriate services through the school system and health insurance - Fun at-home activities that parents can do with their child to stimulate speech- Groundbreaking evidence of the promising and dramatic benefits of nutritional supplementation- Advice from experienced parents whove been there on what to expect and what you can do to be your childs best advocate Review “This gem of a book provides useful, field-tested advice . . . offering comfort and counsel for the anxious parent.” Richard D. Lavoie, M.S., M.Ed., visiting professor at Simmons College, former director of the Riverview School, and producer of The F.A.T. City Video“Full of terrifically practical and encouraging information . . . Everyone on the team helping your late-talking child will benefit from reading this book.” Martha R. Herbert, M.D., Ph.D., pediatric neurologist, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School“This book offers reassuring and realistic advice . . . Armed with this knowledge, both parents and professionals alike will be able to help late talkers find their voice.” ADVANCE Magazine About the Author Marilyn C. Agin, M.D., is the medical director of the Early Intervention Program in New York City--the biggest program of its kind in the country. She has a masters degree in communication disorders and was a practicing speech pathologist. Dr. Agin is board certified in pediatrics and rehabilitation. She is co-author of The Late Talker: What to Do If Your Child Isnt Talking Yet. She lives in New York City. Lisa F. Geng is the founder and president of Children’s Apraxia Network and CHERAB, both of which are major nonprofit organizations dedicated to children with speech difficulties. She is co-author of The Late Talker and lives in Florida. Malcolm J. Nicholl is a former international journalist whose career included a two-year position as Belfast bureau chief for the London Daily Mirror. He is the coauthor of The LCP Solution and The Late Talker. He lives in Del Mar, California...

-Titulo Original : Less Than Human Why We Demean, Enslave, And Exterminate Others-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Winner of the 2012 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for NonfictionA revelatory look at why we dehumanize each other, with stunning examples from world history as well as todays headlines Brute. Cockroach. Lice. Vermin. People often regard members of their own kind as less than human, and use terms like these for those whom they wish to harm, enslave, or exterminate. Dehumanization has made atrocities like the Holocaust, the genocide in Rwanda, and the slave trade possible. But it isnt just a relic of the past. We still find it in war, genocide, xenophobia, and racism. Smith shows that it is a dangerous mistake to think of dehumanization as the exclusive preserve of Nazis, communists, terrorists, Jews, Palestinians, or any other monster of the moment. We are all potential dehumanizers, just as we are all potential objects of dehumanization. The problem of dehumanization is everyones problem. Less Than Human is the first book to illuminate precisely how and why we sometimes think of others as subhuman creatures. It draws on a rich mix of history, evolutionary psychology, biology, anthropology, and philosophy to document the pervasiveness of dehumanization, describe its forms, and explain why we so often resort to it. Less Than Human is a powerful and highly original study of the roots of human violence and bigotry, and it as timely as it is relevant. Review “Smith reasonably argues that dehumanization is rooted in human nature…. He offers a rigorous philosophical theory... informed by his disciplines precision, and by certain well-founded suppositions about the mind...an interesting and unusually lucid book about an under-studied subject.” New York Times Sunday Book Review“Smiths compelling study and his argument that the study of dehumanization be made a global priority to prevent future Rwandas or Hiroshimas is well-made and important.” Publishers Weekly“Smith offers an impressively thorough survey of dehumanization as it has been deployed against Jews, African-Americans, and other Others -- as an accompaniment to exploitation or extermination.” Barbara Ehrenreich, Los Angeles Review of Books“Books like Smiths should be required reading for all with a social conscience, and his ideas ought to find their way into every school curriculum.” Valerie Curtis, Ph.D., Journal of Evolutionary Psychology“In this powerful and original work ranging widely and with impressive interdisciplinary scope over different epochs and cultures while remaining compellingly readable David Livingstone Smith demonstrates that our practice of representing our fellow-humans as subhuman is both inhuman and all too human. He forces us to recognize that monstrous atrocities are routinely carried out not by monsters but, alas, by ourselves.” Charles W. Mills, Ph.D. author of The Racial Contract, John Evans Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy“David Livingstone Smith produces a clear and illuminating vision of why human beings are the way we are and how we got this way. The scholarship is broad, the insight is deep and the prose is compelling. Less Than Human will change the way you think about things that matter profoundly. This is dazzling stuff.” Steven E. Landsburg, Ph.D., author of The Big Questions“Warning: This book will challenge you! Not that its hard to understand -- in fact, its wonderfully accessible -- but it raises some terrible realities. For this reason, it is all the more important that you read Less that Human. It is brilliantly written, carefully researched, and a wonderful and much-needed opportunity for us to explore what it might mean to be ‘truly human.” David P. Barash, author of Payback: Why We Retaliate, Seek Revenge and Redirect Our Aggression“This is a beautiful book on an ugly topic. David Livingstone Smith uses the newest research in cognitive science to address the problems of racism, genocide, and atrocity, presenting a provocative theory as to why we come to ...

-Titulo Original : Coping With Prednisone, Revised And Updated-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Approximately one million Americans per year take high doses of prednisone and related drugs. While these medicines may be necessary to treat serious illnesses, they may also have unpleasant, and even devastating, side effects, including changes in mood, weight, and physical strength, and vulnerability to infection. In 1997, after acclaimed flutist Eugenia Zukerman was prescribed prednisone for a rare lung disease, she teamed up with her sister, Harvard physician Julie Ingelfinger, to write the first book that helps patients deal with the side effects of the prescription. This welcome update to a superb resource which is still the only book on the subject covers the latest knowledge about bone health, the use of steroids for children, and new steroid compounds, along with additional strategies and exercises based on their own experiences and responses from other patients and physicians. Review “Theres now a highly useful, state-of-the-art, and engaging book to guide the many who must use long-term cortisone-related medicines. What a wonderful addition.” Herbert Benson, M.D., author of The Relaxation Respons “Coping with Prednisone is a helpful guide for both patients and professionals. Speaking both as a patient who has taken steroids and as a physician, I only wish this resource had been available earlier.” Susan G. Lazar, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine “This book is a superb resource for patients and professionals: a must-read for anyone taking or prescribing high-dose steroids.” Nina Tolkoff-Rubin, M.D., director of dialysis and renal transplantation, Massachusetts General Hospital About the Author Eugenia Zukerman is an internationally renowned flutist, the arts correspondent for CBS-TV Newss Sunday Morning, and the writer of many articles, two novels, and several screenplay. She lives in New York City. Her sister, Julie R. Ingelfinger, M.D. , is chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Massachusetts General Hospital, directs her own research laboratory, and is an associate professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Julie has written more than 130 articles, authored a book on pediatric hypertension, and is the editor of a textbook that comes out every other year, Current Pediatric Therapy. She lives in Boston...

-Titulo Original : The 4 Day Diet-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Dr. Ian demands big results from his diet plans: whether on VH1s Celebrity Fit Club, State Farms 50 Million Pound Challenge or his numerous inspirational appearances across the country, his advice has helped countless numbers of dieters lose millions of pounds. With over twenty years of experience watching how and why dieters lose weight and how they dont Dr. Ian developed a program that actually retrains the brain to diet naturally. In The 4 Day Diet, Dr. Ian distills that program into the acronym SMARTER:--Sense of where you are: dont fool yourself about your habits and what kind of shape youre in--Make realistic goals: dont sabotage your success by trying to do too much too fast--Activate your motivational engine: learn how to be your own best diet coach--Resist temptation: how to put yourself in an environment that supports your diet and keeps you disciplined--Think thin: why visualization works--Every bite counts: track your intake, but learn how to enjoy what you eat more at the same time--Reward yourself: indulge yourself in small and big ways along the road to permanent weight loss Review “If you ate your way through the holidays, Dr. Ian K. Smith has got a plan to get you back on track.” Heart & Soul Magazine“The perennially positive diet guru.” Elle“Dr. Smith is ever the motivator.” The Dallas Morning News About the Author Ian K. Smith, M.D. is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fast Burn!, The Clean 20, SHRED, The Fat Smash Diet, and many other books. He has created two national health initiatives the 50 Million Pound Challenge and the Makeover Mile and served two terms on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, Smith is an avid fitness enthusiast and sportsman...

-Titulo Original : The Virus And The Vaccine Contaminated Vaccine, Deadly Cancers, And Government Neglect-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Jonas Salks polio vaccine is regarded as a veritbale medical miracle, for it largely eradicated one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. But the story of the vaccine has a dark side, one that has never been fully told before. Between 1954 and 1963, close to 98 million Americans received polio vaccinations contaminated with a carcinogenic monkey virus, now known as SV40. The government downplayed the incident, and it was generally accepted that although oncogenic to lab animals, SV40 was harmless to humans. But now SV40 is showing up in human cancers, and prominent researchers are demanding a serious public health response to this forgotten polio vaccine contaminant. A gripping medical detective story, The Virus and the Vaccine raises major questions about vaccine policy. Review “This well-researched, well-documented book unfurls a compelling scientific saga....Not only that, its written with the zing of a medical thriller, featuring fully realized characters, dramatic conflicts, high-level politics and scientific egos big enough to levitate Stone Mountain.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution“This meticulously researched, levelheaded and well-written book should stir up considerable debate. Because the authors never became alarmist, this solid work of investigative reporting carries considerable weight, and deserves to be read by a large audience.” Publishers Weekly“Bookchin and Schumachers fascinating, meticulously-researched account of the coverup, and its possible long-term health effects, is a deeply disturbing chapter in the recent history of science.” Stephen S. Hall, New York Times Magazine science writer From the Inside Flap This well-researched, well-documented book unfurls a compelling scientific saga....Not only that, its written with the zing of a medical thriller, featuring fully realized characters, dramatic conflicts, high-level politics and scientific egos big enough to levitate Stone Mountain.--Atlanta Journal-Constitution This meticulously researched, levelheaded and well-written book should stir up considerable debate. Because the authors never became alarmist, this solid work of investigative reporting carries considerable weight, and deserves to be read by a large audience.--Publishers Weekly Powerful and emotive, the book captures the joy of scientific discovery--from the dramatic fight against polio to the thrill of basic virology--with the tone of a mystery thriller.-Dr. Norman J. Maitland, professor of molecular biology, director of the YCR Cancer Research Unit, University of York A beautifully-told tale of science and a fascinating piece of medical history. The Virus and the Vaccine reveals how science can be distorted, pushed and pulled by the pressures of politics and profits.-Dr. David Himmelstein, associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School Millions of Americans are unaware that government officials and leading scientists played Russian roulette with their health in the 1960s...[This] fascinating, meticulously-researched account of the coverup, and its possible long-term health effects, is a deeply disturbing chapter in the recent history of science. -Stephen S. Hall, New York Times Magazine science writer and author of Merchants of Immortality From the Back Cover This well-researched, well-documented book unfurls a compelling scientific saga....Not only that, its written with the zing of a medical thriller, featuring fully realized characters, dramatic conflicts, high-level politics and scientific egos big enough to levitate Stone Mountain. Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThis meticulously researched, levelheaded and well-written book should stir up considerable debate. Because the authors never became alarmist, this solid work of investigative reporting carries considerable weight, and deserves to be read by a large audience. Publishers WeeklyPowerful and emotive, the book captures the joy of scien...

-Titulo Original : The Most Dangerous Animal-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: Almost 200 million human beings, mostly civilians, have died in wars over the last century, and there is no end of slaughter in sight.The Most Dangerous Animal asks what it is about human nature that makes it possible for human beings to regularly slaughter their own kind. It tells the story of why all human beings have the potential to be hideously cruel and destructive to one another. Why are we our own worst enemy? The book shows us that war has been with us---in one form or another---since prehistoric times, and looking at the behavior of our close relatives, the chimpanzees, it argues that a penchant for group violence has been bred into us over millions of years of biological evolution. The Most Dangerous Animal takes the reader on a journey through evolution, history, anthropology, and psychology, showing how and why the human mind has a dual nature: on the one hand, we are ferocious, dangerous animals who regularly commit terrible atrocities against our own kind, on the other, we have a deep aversion to killing, a horror of taking human life. Meticulously researched and far-reaching in scope and with examples taken from ancient and modern history, The Most Dangerous Animal delivers a sobering lesson for an increasingly dangerous world. Review “Right now, as you read this, somebody, somewhere, is planning a war: from its opening sentence, Smiths book demands the readers attention....a stark study of human nature, examining how we are biologically wired to fight. Smiths writing, reinforced by one grim example after another, is crisp and sobering, never blunting the fact that we are our own worst enemy.” Publishers Weekly “..erudite, informed, and persuasive...highly readable...a thoughtful, provocative and clearsighted argument...” Metapsychology “Highly original and tighly woven...meticulously researched...” Portland Press Herald “If you have the intestinal fortitude to confront the horrors of war, as well as the intellectual fortitude to confront its basis in human nature, then you are ready for THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL. David Livingstone Smith knows evolutionary biology, and history,and psychology, and philosophy, and anthropology, and has put them together to produce a riveting, unflinching and disturbingly accurate account of human warfare, from the commanded wars of the Old Testament to Bushs Blunder in Iraq.” David P. Barash, professor of psychology, University of Washington and author of THE CAVEMAN AND THE BOMB “Here is the unvarnished tale of human gangs, driven by built-in survival mechanisms and an uncanny ability for self-deception, romping through history--raiding, pillaging, terrorizing, waging wars, and committing large-scale atrocities in the name of abstract gods, holy lands, master races, and political systems. David Smiths rapid-fire account of our uniquely lethal nature makes a mockery of our dreams for peace. We could always try, though, but seeing ourselves as we truly are is a necessary first step. This book shows us how.” Anouar Majid, author of FREEDOM AND ORTHODOXY: Postcolonial Islam in a Polycentric World “This is the most important post-9/11 analysis of war and it comes none too soon, as hundreds are daily dying and commentators continue to ask why. David Livingstone Smith has provided a cogent answer to the deeper why question of war; not why Iraq? or why Afghanistan? or why Darfur?, but why war at all? Smiths answer--that war is buried deep in our evolutionary past--will be controversial, but his case is irrefutable. We have seen the enemy in the mirror, and until we gather the courage to accept our true nature, men will fight and people will die. Every politician should read this book before deciding on war.” Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine and author of THE SCIENCE OF GOOD AND EVIL “In The Most Dangerous Animal, David Livingstone Smith illuminates an exceedingly dark subject: humankinds deep-seated penchant for wa...

-Titulo Original : How Did I Get Here? Finding Your Way To Renewed Hope And Happiness When Life And Love Take Unexpected Turns-Fabricante : St. Martins Griffin-Descripcion Original: All of us find ourselves, at one time or another facing the unexpected and asking How did I get here? Whether because of disappointments in love, crises in health, family or finances, professional dissatisfaction, or events beyond your control, life doesnt look like you expected or intended it to. HOW DID I GET HERE? is a groundbreaking inspirational handbook for anyone of any age going through change, challenge or reevaluation in any aspect of their lives. It is about finding your way to renewed hope and happiness from wherever you are. Renowned transformational teacher Barbara De Angelis masterfully guides you through an understanding of your own life lessons, and teaches you how to successfully use whatever youre going through as a springboard for regeneration and rebirth.We live in turbulent times of profound change, and many of us find ourselves at emotional and spiritual crossroads.HOW DID I GET HERE? offers illuminating teachings and practical, innovative techniques that free you to move forward into a life of renewed optimism, true contentment and courageous awakening. With her remarkable blend of timeless wisdom, practical techniques and down-to-earth advice, Barbara De Angelis helps you to : *Recognize and understand the significant transitions, turning points, and wake-up calls on your path*Transform fear into courage, confusion and into vision, and self-doubt into confidence*Turn what appear to be dead ends into doorways*Reclaim your passion and purpose for living and loving*Discover freedom, fulfillment and authenticity from the inside out Written with Barbara De Angelis trademark eloquence, honesty and compassion, and containing the treasures of her own thirty-five year quest for enlightenment, HOW DID I GET HERE is a more than uplifting, intimate and moving--it is a true transformational manual for achieving emotional and spiritual rebirth that will change your life. Review “Barbara De Angelis has written a brilliant, hopeful, illuminating book that is essential reading for anyone on a path to truth. Reading it will inspire you, heal you and awaken you.” DEEPAK CHOPRA, author of THE BOOK OF SECRETS“Barbara De Angelis is a rare inspirational teacher who has the courage to share the truth we all need to hear in a way that is impossible to ignore. How Did I Get Here? is authentic, deep and rich with timeless knowledge.” JACK CANFIELD, co-creator CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL Series and author of THE SUCCESS PRINCIPLES“Whether youve read all the classic self-help books, or have never read one, do not miss How Did I Get Here? Barbara De Angelis has written her best and most important work yet.” DAVID BACH, author of THE AUTOMATIC MILLIONAIRE About the Author BARBARA DE ANGELIS, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert on human relations, a highly respected and sought-after seminar leader and teacher, and the author of numerous bestsellers including Real Moments, Ask Barbara, How to Make Love All The Time, Passion, and Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know. Dr. De Angelis lives in Los Angeles. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter OneDigging Deep for WisdomIt may be that when we no longer know what to do,we have come to our real work,and when we no longer know which way to go,we have begun our real journey.-Wendell BerryWe begin with a story:A man who always considered himself clever and capable died at the end of a long life and found himself on The Other Side, waiting for an interview with God. Time seemed to be nonexistent as he sat alone in a light-filled room with no ceiling, no walls and no floor, trying to adjust to his new circumstances and anxiously anticipating his upcoming meeting.What will God ask me? he wondered. I was never much of a deep thinker. What if he asks me about the meaning of life? I won’t know what to say. I could always tell the truth-I was too busy being successful to think about that k...