“…"Over the course of seven decades Ralph Nader has been Corporate America's fiercest critic. Supreme Court Justice William Powell singled out Nader in his infamous memo as the ""single most effective antagonist of American business ... …”

“…Aquest llibre fa un repàs dels boscos més importants de l'Amèrica del Nord, la Patagònia, Europa i Àfrica. Dona una visió de com funcionen els boscos: la seva complexa dinàmica interna, els patrons de creixement, la distribució al món i el seu paper en la biodiversitat. …”

“…Historian Lucia Patrizio Gunning and urbanist Paola Rizzi expand beyond the confines of individual disciplines or disaster studies to bring together academics and practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines, comparing strategies and outcomes in different scenarios and cultures from South America, Europe and Asia. From cultural heritage and public space to education and participation, contributors reflect on the interconnection of people, culture and environment and on constructive approaches to strengthening the intangible ties to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability. …”

“…SIGITE 2018 starts Wednesday with the Executive Committee Meeting and a 4-hour sightseeing BBQ Dinner Cruse down the "Venice of America", Fort Lauderdale's New River. The main conference starts out earlier on Thursday and closes on Friday evening. …”

“…Written and informed by national experts, this is the first publication to provide a detailed examination of the development, implementation and implications of carer leave policies and policies in 9 countries across Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America…”

“…El universo mágico-poético de García Márquez no abandona esta novela que busca, con absoluto rigor histórico, evocar uno de los pasajes menos documentados de la vida de América Latina…”

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“…For the first time, the United States is in danger of losing its most crucial economic advantage--its status as the world's greatest talent magnet, argues economist Florida. Where America was once the first destination for foreign students and the last stop for scientists, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs wishing to engage in the most robust and creative economy on the planet, it has now become only one place among many where cutting-edge innovation occurs. …”

“…Furthermore, in presenting controversial views on the NRA and its competitors, the book ultimately asks how long America can continue to tolerate the private possession of deadly weapons…”

“…Each challenge is evaluated by economists from North America, Europe and China who attempt a ranking of the most promising options. …”

“…Justicia, libertad e iconografía en la conquista de América.-6. Un libro sobre la libertad de comercio: Confusión de confusiones, de José de la Vega (Ámsterdam, 1688).-7. …”

“…This study is based on forty-seven interviews with leading lighting designers from North and South America, Europe, and Asia. For the first time, it explores in a systematic fashion what aesthetic, emotional, and atmospheric tasks a good lighting design can accomplish. …”

“…One of the world's foremost design historians, Jonathan Woodham takes a fresh look at the wider issues of design and industrial culture throughout Europe, Scandinavia, North America, and the Far East. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, he explores themes such as national identity, the "Americanization" of ideology and business methods, the rise of multi-nationals, Pop and Postmodernism, and contemporary ideas of nostalgia and heritage. …”

“…Dickinson emerges not only as one of America's finest poets, but also as a fiercely independent intellect and an original talent writing poetry far ahead of her time…”

“…Through the publication of her bestseller Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe became one of the most internationally famous and important authors in nineteenth-century America. Today, her reputation is more complex, and Uncle Tom's Cabin has been debated and analysed in many different ways. …”

“…He and his family fled from the Nazis to the other side of the world--first to Shanghai, then to America. There, he made a career in business and politics, as an adviser to President Kennedy and as the Secretary of the Treasury under President Carter. …”