“…Presentación del editor: "Over the past century alone, Russia has lived through great achievements and deepest misery; mass heroism and mass crime; over-blown ambition and near-hopeless despair - always emerging with its sovereignty and its fiercely independent spirit intact. …”

“…Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan is arguably the greatest piece of political philosophy written in the English language. Written in a time of great political turmoil (Hobbes' life spanned the reign of Charles I, the Civil Wars, the Commonwealth and the Protectorate, and the Restoration), Leviathan is an argument for obedience to authority grounded in an analysis of human nature. …”

“…It is widely believed that the early Christians copied their texts themselves without a great deal of expertise, and that some copyists introduced changes to support their theological beliefs. …”

“…Had power transition theory started with East Asian history rather than European history, it would emphasize the domestic risks and constraints on great powers. If scholars and policymakers want a meaningful discussion of a way out of today's great power conflict between the United States and China, rather than threat inflation, then they need a more careful analysis of both contemporary China and the historical record. …”

“…Although the numbers are better for the two wars than for most earlier wars, gaps and uncertainties remain. States went to great lengths to record military casualties, but civilian fatalities often went uncounted, and figures were often deliberately obscured. …”

“…Collectively, this volume examines the strategies pursued by the American Colonies, Great Britain, France, Spain, and Holland, and the League of Armed Neutrality, placing the military, naval, and diplomatic elements of the struggle in their proper global context. …”

“…Wholeness points to a healing embrace that we desire so greatly. In Biblical language, chastity is a function of simplicity of sight. …”

“…"The lives and careers of Warner Brothers' screen legends Joan Blondell, Nancy Coleman, Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Glenda Farrell, Kay Francis, Ruby Keeler, Andrea King, Priscilla Lane, Joan Leslie, Ida Lupino, Eleanor Parker, Ann Sheridan, Alexis Smith, and Jane Wyman are the topic of this book. Some achieved great success in film and other areas of show business, but others failed to get the breaks or became victims of the studio system's sometimes unpleasant brand of politics. …”

“…Written at the height of the Great Depression, she called on women particularly to do their part--cutting costs where needed, spending reasonably, and taking personal responsibility for keeping the economy going. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- 84 Target the right devices. -- 85 Systems are great for corporations. -- 86 Modularity is great for designers. -- 87 Expect the unexpected. -- Validate -- 88 Voice assistants suck. -- 89 Don't ask for unnecessary things. -- 90 Manage errors effectively. -- 91 Accept many inputs. -- 92 Confirm user actions. -- 93 Broken pages shouldn't feel broken. -- 94 Fill the gap imagination can't bridge. -- 95 Metric-based design is silly. -- 96 Most issues can be spotted a mile ahead. -- 97 Don't grade your own homework. -- 98 Get the most bang for your buck. -- 99 Stay involved postlaunch. -- 100 Lower expectations for high satisfaction. -- About the Author -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- Copyright…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- A Basic Framework for Compassionate Intelligence -- Dismantling Oppressive Systems -- Chapter 19 How We Respond Matters -- Stakeholder Experience -- Competition -- Brand Perception -- Reaction to Social Issues -- Chapter 20 A Shift in Intention -- 14 Tenets of Eco-Leadership -- Part VI The Great Remembering -- Chapter 21 Fundamental #4: Lighting the Way -- The Epidemic of Not-Enoughness -- Disrupting Leadership Norms -- Seeing the Whole Human -- Partaking in Sacred Relationship…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…video head, ball head, or gimbal -- Basic accesssories : basic accessories include memory cards, camera bags, and photographer's vests -- Focusing methods and how to use them : autofocus revolutionized flight shots less than two decades ago -- Exposure in bird photography : it's essential to know the selected method of exposure inside out and expose images correctly -- Freezing movement : this chapter looks at freezing movement, fully or partially, in existing light -- Motion blur : motion in image makes a bird look more lifelike -- Seasonal variation : what species you photograph, and what kind of circumstances you need to prepare for, are greatly influenced by the time of year -- Arranged setups or spontaneous shots? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- Five Key Elements of a Positive Culture -- Chapter 3 The Dilemma Traps -- The Shiny Object Syndrome -- Culture Is Not Sexy -- Boeing: An American Giant That Lost Its Way -- The Great Turnaround -- How to Avoid the Culture Dilemma Traps -- Chapter 4 The Five Roadblocks to Cultural Excellence -- The New Economic Order of Changing Culture -- The Five Roadblocks to Cultural Excellence -- Roadblock #1: Lukewarm Leadership Buy-In -- Roadblock #2: All Slogans and No Action -- Roadblock #3: The Temptation of Instant Gratification -- Roadblock #4: Distortion and Distraction -- Roadblock #5: Lack of Cascading Change -- Actions to Mitigate and Overcome the Roadblocks -- Chapter 5 Five Steps to Building a World-Class Culture -- The Five-Step Process -- Step One: Define Your Culture -- Step Two: Discovery Through Collaboration and Inspiration -- Step Three: Launch, Cascade, and Embed -- Step Four: Drive Long-Term Impact -- Step Five: Leaders Must Blaze the Trail -- Chapter 6 Create Your Cultural Purpose Statement -- Creating a Cultural Purpose Statement -- Joshua -- Edward -- Lessons from College Football Coaches -- Mel Tucker, "Relentless," Michigan State Spartans Head Coach -- Tom Allen, L.E.O. …”

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