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The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History


Jason Vuic - 2010
    By 2000, NPR’s Car Talk declared it “the worst car of the millennium.” And for most Americans that’s where the story begins and ends. Hardly. The short, unhappy life of the car, the men who built it, the men who imported it, and the decade that embraced and discarded it is rollicking and astounding, and one of the greatest untold business-cum-morality tales of the 1980s. Mix one rabid entrepreneur, several thousand “good” communists, a willing U.S. State Department, the shortsighted Detroit auto industry, and improvident bankers, shake vigorously, and you’ve got The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History.  Brilliantly re-creating the amazing confluence of events that produced the Yugo, Yugoslav expert Jason Vuic uproariously tells the story of the car that became an international joke: The American CEO who happens upon a Yugo right when his company needs to find a new import or go under. A State Department eager to aid Yugoslavia’s nonaligned communist government. Zastava Automobiles, which overhauls its factory to produce an American-ready Yugo in six months. And a hole left by Detroit in the cheap subcompact market that creates a race to the bottom that leaves the Yugo . . . at the bottom.

Health Justice Now: Single Payer and What Comes Next


Timothy Faust - 2019
    It's cheaper than our current model, and most Americans (and their doctors) already want it. So what's the deal with our current healthcare system, and why don’t we have something better?In Health Justice Now, Timothy Faust explains what single payer is, why we don't yet have it, and how it can be won. He identifies the actors that have misled us for profit and political gain, dispels the myth that healthcare needs to be personally expensive, shows how we can smoothly transition to a new model, and reveals the slate of humane and progressive reforms that we can only achieve with single payer as the springboard.In this impassioned playbook, Faust inspires us to believe in a world where we could leave our job without losing healthcare for ourselves and our kids; where affordable housing is healthcare; and where social justice links arm-in-arm with health justice for us all. Single payer is the tool—health justice is the goal!

Five Waves to Financial Freedom: Learn Elliott Wave Analysis


Ramki N. Ramakrishnan - 2011
    It is no surprise, then, that professional traders and investors invariably use Elliott Wave analysis as a key decision making tool in their market activity. However, most people who try to learn the techniques by themselves often run into difficulty because the real world market movements appear to be different from the examples found in most standard reference books. This book will give you a detailed “working” knowledge of the Wave Principle. Written in simple language, and with plenty of recent and real life examples, "Five Waves to Financial Freedom" will likely become your favorite reference book which you could use to quickly verify whether your own interpretation of the market fits in with the author's guidance. With its liberal use of cross-references, this book will enhance your understanding of the rules and guidelines that govern the Wave Principle. Furthermore, you could use the hundreds of examples available in the author’s website to support what you learn from this book. The techniques outlined in this book are the very same techniques that Ramki has successfully used for nearly 30 years. About the Author: N.Ramakrishnan ( Ramki) is a Treasury Manager with nearly 30 years of market experience. His views are sought after by traders, hedge-fund managers, investors and corporate treasurers from around the world. Ramki has been using the Elliott Wave Principle almost his entire career, and he shares his unique perspective on the markets.Forbes has recently counted Ramki as one of the three excellent Elliott Wave Technical Analysts out there.Raves from readers: "I have found your book on Elliott Wave Analysis to be just as the reviews described it - easy to read with practical examples of how to use EW…"Micheal C"Thank you for the wonderful book on Elliott Waves. It is easy to understand and is not confusing as others on the same subject." Colin P"…Moreover your own concept and combination of Fibonacci ratios are outstanding…" M Dham"I gained lot of confidence on Elliott Waves by reading your book. Became regular reader of your blog too…" Suren B"I can safely say that I haven't seen analysis that was clear and more simply done than yours. Elliott Waves Analysis made easy.." Nikhil L"Thank you very much for great book. My first lessons on Elliot Wave Theory.." A.Ayyagar"I finished reading your book and must say that of all the books on Elliott Waves that I have ever read and is available in market, this one is best in helping to understand the Wave Principle and its practical application.. "Tushar K"I bought your fantastic book on Elliott Waves from Amazon.com.." Mukesh C"I found your book on Elliott Wave Analysis to be the perfect supplement to both Frost and Balan's books on Elliott Waves.." Jeff M"I must tell you that your book on Elliott Wave Analysis is absolutely great. No undue decoration, just plain Elliott. Your personal insights throughout the book provide invaluable tips for real time wave counting.. " Ann D

Phantom Terror: The Threat of Revolution and the Repression of Liberty 1789-1848


Adam Zamoyski - 2014
    They repressed and spied on their citizens, policing both speech and actions. In nations across Europe, politicians and cultural leaders from Edmund Burke to Mary Shelley chose sides, either propelling or resisting the counter-revolutionary spirit embodied in these omnipotent central states. These years of paranoia not only witnessed the first stirrings of modern totalitarian regimes, but gave birth to the political contest between the privileged and the underprivileged—a legacy that haunts us to this day.In Phantom Terror, award-winning historian Adam Zamoyski reveals that the years after the French Revolution were the crux upon which the rest of European history would turn—a moment when desperate monarchs took the world down the path of revolution, terror, and world war.

Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies


Karen Borrington - 2002
    Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations for the revised Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies syllabus. It has been written for the revised Cambridge IGCSE (0450) and Cambridge O Level Business Studies (7115) syllabuses, for first teaching from 2013. Reinforces understanding through a variety of activities and discussion points Provides examination preparation with revisions questions and summaries throughout Written in accessible language, but with plenty of detail for top-grade students

Eternity in Their Hearts: Startling Evidence of Belief in the One True God in Hundreds of Cultures Throughout the World


Don Richardson - 1980
    Fascinating accounts of how God enabled the people of different pagan cultures to understand the meaning of the Gospel.

Language in Thought and Action


S.I. Hayakawa - 1939
    Senator S. I. Hayakawa discusses the role of language in human life, the many functions of language, and how language—sometimes without our knowing—shapes our thinking in this engaging and highly respected book. Provocative and erudite, it examines the relationship between language and racial and religious prejudice; the nature and dangers of advertising from a linguistic point of view; and, in an additional chapter called “The Empty Eye,” the content, form, and hidden message of television, from situation comedies to news coverage to political advertising.

Kosovo: War and Revenge


Tim Judah - 2000
    Written by a seasoned journalist who witnessed the Balkan conflagration and its aftermath, it presents an analysis of the origins of the Serb-Albanian conflict, the course of the battle, the issues and personalities, and options for the future. In this second edition Tim Judah updates the story to, and beyond, the fall of Milosevic.

Fundamentals of Physics, Part 1 (Chapters 1-11)


David Halliday - 1993
    Powered by Wiley's EduGen system, this site includes a vast array of high-quality content including: Homework Management: An Assignment tool allows instructors to create student homework and quizzes, using dynamic versions of end-of-chapter problems from Fundamentals of Physics or their own dynamic questions. Instructors may also assign readings, activities, and other work for students to complete. A Gradebook automatically grades and records student assignments. This not only saves time, but also provides students with immediate feedback on their work. Each student can view his or her results from past assignments at any time. An Administration tool allows instructors to manage their class rosters on-line. A Prepare and Present tool contains a variety of the Wiley-provided resources (including all the book illustrations, Java applets, and digitized video) to help make preparation time more efficient. instructors to meet the needs of each course. Self-Assessment. A Study and Practice area links directly to the multimedia version of Fundamental of Physics, allowing students to review the text while they study and complete homework assignments. In addition to the complete on-line text, students can also access the Student Solutions Manual, the Student Study Guide, interactive simulations, and the Interactive LearningWare Program. Interactive LearningWare. Interactive LearningWare leads the student step-by-step through solutions to 200 of the end-of-chapter problems from the text. And there's lots more! You'll need to see it to believe it. Check out the Halliday/Resnick/Walker site at: www wiley.com/college/halliday

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2020


Tao Le - 2020
    Packed with insider advice for students from students, First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 2020 will help maximize your study time.FeaturesA complete framework for USMLE Step 1 preparation1,300+ must-know topics with mnemonics to focus your study1,000+ color photos and illustrations to help you visualize processes, disorders, and clinical findingsRapid Review section presents high-yield tables associating diseases with their clinical findings, treatments, and pathophysiologyUpdated every year to ensure all content is relevant and high-yield, reflecting the most current USMLE blueprint

Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice


Colin Renfrew - 1991
    Field methods and scientific techniques have been updated throughout, and new emphasis is placed on climate change and its impact on human affairs. The latest information on topics as varied as the Iceman, Pleistocene extinctions, and Ilama domestication is included, along with the most up-to-date material on GIS and surveying technology. New topics will be introduced to emphasize the ever-changing face of modern archaeology, and additional special box features will be included, as well as discussion of the archaeological techniques needed to study the material culture of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. A key component of the new edition will be the introduction of a dedicated Web site and study guide to accompany the textbook itself.

Number Our Days


Barbara Myerhoff - 1979
    The story of the rituals and lives of these remarkable old people is, as Bel Kaufman said, "one of those rare books that leave the reader somehow changed." Here Dr. Myerhoff records the stories of a culture that seems to give people the strength to face enormous daily problems -- poverty, neglect, loneliness, poor health, inadequate housing and physical danger. The tale is a poignant one, funny and often wise, with implications for all of us about the importance of ritual, the agonies of aging, and the indomitable human spirit.

Society: The Basics (MySocLab Series)


John J. Macionis - 1991
    Macionis', "Society: The Basics, 10th edition "is designed to help students see the relevance of the sociological theories and ideas that inform their own lives. Four main themes are found throughout the text: Seeing Sociology in Everyday LifeSocial DiversityGlobal ComparisonsCritical Thinking The new edition has an innovate new design, contemporary and compelling student applications, plus a wealth of author-written and author-managed supplemental material. This revision elevates "Society's "high standard of excellence, ensuring that it remains one of the foremost introductory sociology resources for students and instructors alike.

Practicing History: Selected Essays


Barbara W. Tuchman - 1981
    Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history."

Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches


H. Russell Bernard - 1988
    This fourth edition contains all the useful methodological advice of previous editions and more: additional material on text analysis, an expanded section on sampling in field settings, and dozens of new examples.