America: The Farewell Tour

America: The Farewell Tour
Author: Chris Hedges
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 1501152688

Chris Hedges’s profound and unsettling examination of America in crisis is “an exceedingly…provocative book, certain to arouse controversy, but offering a point of view that needs to be heard” (Booklist), about how bitter hopelessness and malaise have resulted in a culture of sadism and hate. America, says Pulitzer Prize­–winning reporter Chris Hedges, is convulsed by an array of pathologies that have arisen out of profound hopelessness, a bitter despair, and a civil society that has ceased to function. The opioid crisis; the retreat into gambling to cope with economic distress; the pornification of culture; the rise of magical thinking; the celebration of sadism, hate, and plagues of suicides are the physical manifestations of a society that is being ravaged by corporate pillage and a failed democracy. As our society unravels, we also face global upheaval caused by catastrophic climate change. All these ills presage a frightening reconfiguration of the nation and the planet. Donald Trump rode this disenchantment to power. In his “forceful and direct” (Publishers Weekly) America: The Farewell Tour, Hedges argues that neither political party, now captured by corporate power, addresses the systemic problem. Until our corporate coup d’état is reversed these diseases will grow and ravage the country. “With sharply observed detail, Hedges writes a requiem for the American dream” (Kirkus Reviews) and seeks to jolt us out of our complacency while there is still time.

Fairy Tale

Fairy Tale
Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2024-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1668052679

"Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher--for that world or ours." --

The American Experiment

The American Experiment
Author: David M. Rubenstein
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1982165804

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER The capstone book in a trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead and The American Story and host of Bloomberg TV’s The David Rubenstein Show—American icons and historians on the ever-evolving American experiment, featuring Ken Burns, Madeleine Albright, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Jean King, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and many more. In this lively collection of conversations—the third in a series from David Rubenstein—some of our nations’ greatest minds explore the inspiring story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas. -Jill Lepore on the promise of America -Madeleine Albright on the American immigrant -Ken Burns on war -Henry Louis Gates Jr. on reconstruction -Elaine Weiss on suffrage -John Meacham on civil rights -Walter Isaacson on innovation -David McCullough on the Wright Brothers -John Barry on pandemics and public health -Wynton Marsalis on music -Billie Jean King on sports -Rita Moreno on film Exploring the diverse make-up of our country’s DNA through interviews with Pulitzer Prize–winning historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants, The American Experiment captures the dynamic arc of a young country reinventing itself in real-time. Through these enlightening conversations, the American spirit comes alive, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is—and what it can be.

Extreme Measures

Extreme Measures
Author: Vince Flynn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2009-01-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1847376282

THE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER With Mitch Rapp away on assignment in Pakistan, CIA Director Irene Kennedy turns to his protege, Mike Nash. Nash has served his government honourably for sixteen years, first as an officer in the Marine Corps, then as an operative in an elite counterterrorism team run by Mitch Rapp, never wavering in his fight against the jihads and their culture of death. Fighting the War on Terror in secret, he has been forced to lie to everyone he cares about, including his wife and children. He has soldiered on secure in the knowledge that his hard work and lethal tactics have saved the lives of thousands. But the one thing he never saw coming was that his own government was about to turn on him. AMERICAN ASSASSIN, book one in the series, is soon to be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Dylan O'Brien (Maze Runner), Taylor Kitsch (True Detective) and Michael Keaton. Praise for the Mitch Rapp series 'Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets' Dan Brown 'A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners' The Times 'Vince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story. . . instantly gripping' Shortlist 'Action-packed, in-your-face, adrenalin-pumped super-hero macho escapist fiction that does exactly what it says on the label' Irish Independent 'Mitch Rapp is a great character who always leaves the bad guys either very sorry for themselves or very dead' Guardian

Change

Change
Author: John P. Kotter
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119815886

Transform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of today's world. In Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times, authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You'll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations – from businesses to governments – that change and adapt rapidly. In Change you'll discover: Why the ability of organizations to deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities in the face of ever greater complexity and uncertainty is being severely challenged In-depth, evidence-based, actionable solutions for dealing with institutional resistance to change Case studies and success stories that describe organizations who have successfully built the ability to change quickly into their DNA A universal approach for how to dramatically improve outcomes from various change efforts, including: strategy execution, digital transformation, restructuring, and more Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders at companies of all types and sizes, Change will also prove to be a valuable asset to other professionals who serve these organizations. This book is for anyone seeking a proven approach for delivering fast, sustainable and comprehensive results.

Flaubert's Latest

Flaubert's Latest
Author: Peter Parnell
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1993
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780822213284

THE STORY: Felix, a blocked novelist, and his noticeably younger lover, Colin, are estranged but still in love. Felix, you see, is so obsessed by his admiration for the nineteenth-century master of French letters, Gustave Flaubert, that he fails to

HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND LATEST TECHNOLOGIES

HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND LATEST TECHNOLOGIES
Author: Er. Abdul Ahad
Publisher: JEC PUBLICATION
Total Pages: 87
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9358503475

modern technology and materials for highways Students majoring in Civil Engineering, both B. E./B. Tech and M. E./M. Tech, will find this book useful. It will also be helpful for designers and engineers in practise. The book is divided into the following chapters: 1. Roadside Supplies, 2. Highway Material Classification, 3. Soil Below Grade 4. Pebble Aggregates; 5. Road Aggregate Tests 6. Material Bituminous, 7. Bitumen Tests; 8. Bituminous Mixtures; 9. The Most Recent Technologies for Building Highways, 10. Conclusion

Oswaal NCERT Textbook Solution Class 12 Physics | For Latest Exam

Oswaal NCERT Textbook Solution Class 12 Physics | For Latest Exam
Author: Oswaal Editorial Board
Publisher: Oswaal Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2024-03-12
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9359581364

Description of the Product: • Updated for 2024-25: The books are 100% updated for the academic year 2024-25, adhering strictly to the latest NCERT guidelines. • Comprehensive Coverage: We cover all concepts and topics outlined in the most recent NCERT textbooks. • Visual Learning Aids: Explore theoretical concepts and concept videos that offer a brief description of the topic and help visualize complex concepts. • Effective Revision Tools: Benefit from crisp Revision Notes, Mind Maps, and Mnemonics designed to facilitate efficient and effective review. • Complete Question Coverage: All questions from the NCERT textbooks are covered in our solutions, providing a thorough grasp of the subject matter.

Test Prep Level 4: The Latest Lingo Comprehension and Critical Thinking

Test Prep Level 4: The Latest Lingo Comprehension and Critical Thinking
Author: Lisa Greathouse
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1480779377

Fourth graders read a high-interest nonfiction article, strengthen comprehension skills by responding to follow-up questions, study a primary source document, and demonstrate critical-thinking skills through document-based questions.