Tradutor John Baron Moyle
Editora: e-artnow
The Institutes of Justinian is an anonymous 6th century law book. It provides foundations for civil and common law convention, with plenty of aspects still exhibited in modern legal philosophy.
How can science prevail when policies fall short? Sometimes in secret, sometimes as official ambassadors for their governments, scientists trade their white coats for blazers, stepping out of the lab and directly into sensitive, often life-threatening global crises. Think of the Paris Climate Agreement or the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Manhattan Project, and the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. Scientists have played a pivotal role in many of the greatest episodes in political history. But what prompts their involvement in international affairs, and what are some of the impacts of their efforts? Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail? recounts Nobel laureate Dr. Peter Agre's career as a physician-scientist who went from studying malaria and other diseases to meeting with Fidel Castro in Cuba, discoursing with North Korean officials, and traveling into the Islamic Republic of Iran. The book explores Agre's story alongside those of volcanologists in North Korea, epidemiologists in Latin America, and other scientists who have and are working alongside politicians, from African tribal chiefs to communist leaders, to tackle natural disasters and infectious threats in new ways.Ver livro
Can learning Persian be as simple as listening to music? And as easy as remembering song lyrics? Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Persian, you’d easily learn Persian words and phrases the same way! So, yes, learning Persian is as easy as listening to music… with the Learn Persian With Music Audiobook. Just press play, and you’ll hear Persian words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And… follow along! You’ll learn 180+ most common Persian words and phrases… while relaxing at home, or while driving to work. Learn Persian With Music is the easiest way to start learning Persian.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience. What will you learn? 180+ Words & Phrases Including... • Basic Greetings • Numbers • Common Questions and Answers • Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing • Common Hobbies • And much more Learn Persian With Music includes... • 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long) • Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson • 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total • Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations Download the PDF and read alongVer livro
Since the birth of their nation, Americans have acted on the belief that theirs was a land of youth, a place destined to offer a fresh start to an aging world. No Country for Old Age tells this story from the founding period to our present moment, but not without exposing its darker side: rejuvenation has often bred grand expectations that end in division and despair. Mischa Honeck reveals how Americans of diverse backgrounds have sought not only to feel and look younger but also to breathe new life into their communities. Whether marching under the banners of science, public health, sexual liberation, physical fitness, nation-building, or world peace, these youth seekers have tended to paint their ventures in utopian colors. However, from the founders to today's Silicon Valley elites, anti-aging ventures have repeatedly magnified social inequalities, often projecting visions of society that have been unmistakably classist, racist, misogynist, and ageist. Today we are experiencing rejuvenation's Janus-faced legacy: As transhumanists rhapsodize about cyber-enhancing human bodies, ghastly pandemics, old-age poverty, and shrinking life expectancies are poised to become the new normal for many twenty-first-century Americans.Ver livro
In the late 19th century, Indian Territory became part of the new State of Oklahoma and tribal lands were gradually reduced in size, but on some of the lands assigned to the Osage, which became Osage County, something very dramatic happened: oil was discovered. At first, that didn’t seem too important - in the 1880s, oil was useful but wasn’t the source of wealth it would later become. However, the rise of the automobile changed everything. In 1900, there were only around 4,000 automobiles registered in America, but by 1908, there were over 60,000, and by the early 1920s, there were over 15 million. Every single one needed fuel and lubricants that came from oil, and as a result, “black gold” became one of the most valuable commodities on Earth. For the Osage, the explosion in demand for oil brought unimaginable wealth. In 1923 alone, the Osage Nation received over $30 million in oil revenue, worth over $400 million in current value, and individual members of the tribe became extremely wealthy. Unscrupulous people began to plot how they could get their hands on some of this wealth. Then the murders began. In the early 1920s, members of the Osage Nation and others began to turn up dead, and in many cases, the proceeds of oil revenue owned by these people passed to white “Guardians” appointed by the federal government. By 1925, at least 24 Osage had died in unexplained circumstances, and some accounts suggest that the actual number may have been over 100. Local law enforcement seemed unable (or perhaps unwilling) to investigate effectively, and it was left to a small bureau in Washington to undertake their first homicide investigation under the leadership of a dynamic and ambitious young lawyer named J. Edgar Hoover. As a result, the horrifying true story of the Osage County murders became one of the first assignments for the federal agency that would later become the FBI.Ver livro
How did a young mail carrier from Oklahoma put together a ranch in southeastern Colorado during the depression when others were losing theirs? This delightful booklet tells the story of how my grandfather, Laurence Horner, put our family ranch together in southeastern Colorado during the depressions. Harold Horner, my dad begins the tale in Oklahoma and how the young Horner's ended up in a small ranching community in southeastern Colorado. Harold details the process of how my grandfather bought homestead near each other to build our family ranch. He shares about his family and beginning experience as a rancher. Take a step back in time and witness this family story unfold.Ver livro
This is a concise summary and analysis of Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ayn Rand. Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview. In a world where society teeters on the brink of collapse, a battle unfolds between the creators and the destroyers. The story follows Dagny Taggart, a brilliant railroad executive, and John Galt, a mysterious figure whose revolutionary vision challenges the foundations of a crumbling society. As Dagny fights to keep her railroad alive, she uncovers the truth about the enigmatic Galt and the force threatening to destroy innovation, ambition, and freedom itself. This gripping tale weaves together themes of philosophy, economics, and human perseverance in a dramatic exploration of individualism and the pursuit of greatness.Ver livro
