ilość książek w kategorii: 177831
Triple Cross: How Bin Laden's Master Spy Penetrated the Cia, the Green Berets, and the FBI
ISBN: 9780061189418 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 688 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) "A chilling account of a killer who slipped through the hands of a daft justice system....Triple Cross chronicles one of the most vicious spies of our time."--Toronto Sun In the years prior to 2001, no single agent of al Qaeda was more successful in compromising the U.S. intelligence community than Ali Mohamed. For almost two decades the former Egyptian army commando succeeded in living a double life--marrying an American woman, becoming a naturalized citizen, and infiltrating the CIA in Europe, the Green Berets at Fort Bragg, and the FBI in California--even as he helped... "A chilling account of a killer who slipped through the hands of a daft justice system....Triple Cross chronicles one of the most vicious spies of ... |
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113,53 zł |
Where Does the Money Go?: Your Guided Tour to the Federal Budget Crisis
ISBN: 9780061241871 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) "A book that manages to be entertaining and irreverent while serving as an informative primer on a subject that is crucial to the future of all Americans."
--New York Times Before you vote in a national election, you should ask yourself: Where Does the Money Go? The acclaimed and essential work by Scott Biddle and Jean Johnson has been updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and the sweeping legislation passed by the Obama administration in its first years. Nonpartisan and well-balanced, Where Does the Money Go? is a candid, eye-opening, and... "A book that manages to be entertaining and irreverent while serving as an informative primer on a subject that is crucial to the future of all Americ...
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82,95 zł |
Quarrels That Have Shaped the Constitution: Revised and Expanded Edition
ISBN: 9780061320842 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) Leading American historians describe landmark Supreme Court cases that have altered the U.S. Constitution Quarrels That Have Shaped the Constitution is a classic collection of essays on groundbreaking decisions passed down from the nation's highest court that have had profound and irrevocable impact on the ultimate laws of the land. From the Dred Scott case to Roe v. Wade, from the court of Chief Justice John Marshall to the justices of the modern era--here are fascinating, surprising, often inspiring stories of personal conflicts and the resolutions that influence... Leading American historians describe landmark Supreme Court cases that have altered the U.S. Constitution Quarrels That Have Shaped the Const... |
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82,95 zł |
God and Hillary Clinton LP
ISBN: 9780061363870 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 504 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) For nearly three decades, political observers have sought to understand the complex relationship between Hillary Clinton's faith and her politics. Now, in this first spiritual biography of the former first lady, acclaimed historian Paul Kengor sets out to answer the elusive question: What does Hillary Clinton believe? Based on exhaustive research, God and Hillary Clinton tells the surprising story of Hillary's spiritual evolution, detailing how her lifelong religious beliefs have intertwined with her personal history to make her the politician that she is today. Born into a... For nearly three decades, political observers have sought to understand the complex relationship between Hillary Clinton's faith and her politics. ... |
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113,53 zł |
Somebody's Gotta Say It
ISBN: 9780061373732 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) Neal Boortz, the High Priest of the Church of the Painful Truth, has been edifying, infuriating, and entertaining talk radio audiences for more than three decades. Now, the author of the smash New York Times bestsellers The FairTax Book and FairTax: The Truth returns to gore every sacred cow in the pasture--from the country's rampant civil idiocy and liberal catchphrases like "giving back" to the subversive agendas behind children's books and the scam artists behind "High Art." Full of irresistible wisecracks and irrefutable libertarian wisdom,... Neal Boortz, the High Priest of the Church of the Painful Truth, has been edifying, infuriating, and entertaining talk radio audiences for more tha... |
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91,69 zł |
Outrage: How Illegal Immigration, the United Nations, Congressional Ripoffs, Student Loan Overcharges, Tobacco Companies, Trade
ISBN: 9780061373930 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) Dick Morris and Eileen McGann are outrage--and you should be, too
Dick Morris and Eileen McGann are outrage--and you should be, too
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78,58 zł |
The Power of the Vote: Electing Presidents, Overthrowing Dictators, and Promoting Democracy Around the World
ISBN: 9780061440809 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) In The Power of the Vote, Douglas E. Schoen--one of the premier strategists in the history of Democratic politics--offers a never-before-seen glimpse inside the most pivotal campaigns of his storied career, providing an essential primer for understanding the elections of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. From the legendary New York City mayoral race of 1977 to his twenty-year efforts to modernize Israeli politics to Bill Clinton's 1996 reelection campaign, Schoen takes you on a fascinating, eye-opening ride across the international political landscape of the past three... In The Power of the Vote, Douglas E. Schoen--one of the premier strategists in the history of Democratic politics--offers a never-before-s... |
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109,16 zł |
Testimony: France, Europe, and the World in the Twenty-First Century
ISBN: 9780061498244 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) In this important book from the newly elected president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy sets forth his personal vision of France's role in world affairs and his plans for modernizing the country and equipping it for the twenty-first century. With unusual candor, President Sarkozy describes the difficulties France has faced in recent years--high unemployment, social tensions, inadequate education, a government that has not been responsive or responsible when confronting economic and social problems. In international relations, he calls for a new approach to the way France positions itself... In this important book from the newly elected president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy sets forth his personal vision of France's role in world affairs... |
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74,21 zł |
I Have a Dream - Special Anniversary Edition: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World
ISBN: 9780062505521 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) "His life informed us, his dreams sustain us yet."* On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking out over thousands of troubled Americans who had gathered in the name of civil rights and uttered his now famous words, "I have a dream . . ." It was a speech that changed the course of history. This fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous dream and his immeasurable contribution by presenting his most memorable words in a concise and convenient edition. As Coretta Scott King says in her foreword, "This... "His life informed us, his dreams sustain us yet."* On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking... |
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74,21 zł |
The Future of Peace: On the Front Lines with the World's Great Peacemakers
ISBN: 9780062517425 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 372 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) In this illuminating journey around the globe, Scott A. Hunt takes us face to face with true heroes including: the Dalai Lama; the famed dissident of Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi; and the activist who brought peace to Latin America, Oscar Arias of Costa Rica, who share their historic struggles and show us how to find optimism in the face of anguish, and compassion in the place of animosity. What does it mean to fight for peace? From the riotous streets in Burma to a prison cell in Vietnam, from the bombed-out streets of Belfast to the refugee camps of Palestine, Scott A. Hunt travels... In this illuminating journey around the globe, Scott A. Hunt takes us face to face with true heroes including: the Dalai Lama; the famed dissident ... |
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65,48 zł |
The HarperCollins Dictionary of American Government and Politics
ISBN: 9780064610216 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 560 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) Thousands of entries define and describe Supreme Court cases, laws, political slang, federal agencies, and terms from such related fields as sociology, history, and economics in an easy-to-use dictionary format. Appendices include The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, and How to Use This Book.
Thousands of entries define and describe Supreme Court cases, laws, political slang, federal agencies, and terms from such related fields as sociology...
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80,81 zł |
The HarperCollins College Outline Constitution of the United States
ISBN: 9780064671057 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) An up-to-date outline covering all aspects of the United States Constitution, with emphasis on the most recent court decisions and constitutional questionsfacing the country.
An up-to-date outline covering all aspects of the United States Constitution, with emphasis on the most recent court decisions and constitutional ques...
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69,85 zł |
Shared Risk: Complex Systems in Seismic Response
ISBN: 9780080432113 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Hardbound. Shared Risk is an unparalleled study of how communities at risk respond to major hazards. This major new book explores the elastic boundary between structure and flexibility that enables modern organizations to function effectively under uncertain, dynamic conditions.Through a comprehensive analysis of earthquake case studies, Louise Comfort shows how communities and organizations cope with dynamic and unpredicted events. Drawing upon the concept of shared risk, she examines the self-organizing processes by which communities act in their own interest to mitigate and reduce risk....
Hardbound. Shared Risk is an unparalleled study of how communities at risk respond to major hazards. This major new book explores the elastic boundary...
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646,14 zł |
Advances in Political Psychology
ISBN: 9780080439891 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) In volume 1 of the series, the focus is on political psychology as a perspective or way of exploring politics. The volume shows how political psychology provides a window on the world by exploring issues of identity, political participation and framing as well as showing how world leaders, institutions and governments do it politically. A myriad of methods are used in studying these topics ranging from surveys to experiments to case studies. Chapters focus on the US experience as well as that of a number of other countries. This Series is sponsored by the International Society of Political...
In volume 1 of the series, the focus is on political psychology as a perspective or way of exploring politics. The volume shows how political psycholo...
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1068,88 zł |
Delivering Sustainable Transport: A Social Science Perspective
ISBN: 9780080440224 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Until now, transport has been left to planners and economists, but this timely book raises issues that these disciplines exclude. This book offers examples of how transport analysis can be diversified and broadened to include important theoretical approaches and perspectives not previously used in mainstream transport studies. These provocative essays cover a wide range of issues and opens up a debate on the effects of travel and transport on various social groups, from bikers to pre-school age children, in the West and in industrialising countries. Leading authorities from transport...
Until now, transport has been left to planners and economists, but this timely book raises issues that these disciplines exclude. This book offers exa...
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535,68 zł |
The Future of Election Studies
ISBN: 9780080441740 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Election studies have reached a critical point in their development. In 1999, directors of election studies in Great Britain, Canada, the Netherlands and the USA, together with the directors of the European Elections Studies program and the Comparative Study of Election Systems group, met to discuss the conduct of election studies. After the conference, attendees responded to issues raised at the meeting by writing this volume.
Election studies have reached a critical point in their development. In 1999, directors of election studies in Great Britain, Canada, the Netherlands ...
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403,13 zł |
Advanced Modeling for Transit Operations and Service Planning
ISBN: 9780080442068 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In this title, experts in public transport address the current problem of improving public transit systems by taking advantage of new technologies and advanced modelling techniques. The key areas open to improvement are service planning and operations management.
In this title, experts in public transport address the current problem of improving public transit systems by taking advantage of new technologies and...
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563,29 zł |
Urban Transport and the Environment: An International Perspective
ISBN: 9780080445120 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 544 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) The damaging environmental impact of urban transport, as recognised by the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is a worsening global problem that needs to be tackled with local solutions. At the same time, urban transport has been causing serious local environmental problems, particularly in developing countries. This book was commissioned with the aim of helping to develop solutions by sharing experience from around the world. Four extensive chapters by leading researchers give an overview of the problem, analyse structures and trends in urban transportation,...
The damaging environmental impact of urban transport, as recognised by the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is a worse...
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993,35 zł |
Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles
ISBN: 9780120884865 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 594 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 18-20 dni roboczych. Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles provides unique and detailed insights into the investigations of one of the most common crime scenes in the world. In addition to a thorough treatment of auto theft, the book covers vehicles involved in other forms of crime--dealing extensively with the various procedures and dynamics of evidence as it might be left in any crime scene. An impressive collection of expert contributors covers a wide variety of subjects, including chapters on vehicle identification, examination of burned vehicles,... Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles provides unique and detailed insights into the investigations of... |
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487,96 zł |
The Concept and Measurement of Quality of Life in the Frail Elderly
ISBN: 9780121012755 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 388 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) This work presents the first serious attempt to impose rigor on the definition and measurement of quality of life among the elderly. The book uses a conference to develop background but goes well beyond the meeting in terms of depth of reviews of the literature and of integration among the chapters.
This book is intended for use by researchers in the many disciplines which focus on the mental and physical well-being of the elderly, including those in medicine, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitation, sociology and social work, among others. In addition, this book provides important... This work presents the first serious attempt to impose rigor on the definition and measurement of quality of life among the elderly. The book uses a c...
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452,40 zł |