Global Crisis

Revolutions, droughts, famines, invasions, wars, regicides, government collapses—the calamities of the mid-seventeenth century were unprecedented in both frequency and severity. The effects of what historians call the "General Crisis" extended from England to Japan and from the Russian Empire to sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas.

Shortlisted for the 2024 Carnegie Medal for Excellence The “closely observed, compassionate, and far-sighted” (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Under a White Sky) story of climate migration in the United States—the personal stories of those experiencing displacement...

A radical understanding of caring through the lens of consciousness, from a renowned neuroscientist, Vedic scholar, and New York Times best-selling author Who cares? It’s a phrase often said with a shrug—a signal of indifference, fatigue, or even quiet frustration. But it may also be one of...

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by the New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without...

Betrayal of Command: A Marine’s Fight for Honor in the Age of Hypocrisy When loyalty collides with truth, leadership is tested not on the battlefield—but in the boardrooms of power. Lieutenant Colonel Asad “Genghis” Khan, USMC (Ret.) was not born into the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned his place through grit, faith, and an unshakable belief in the values that defined it: honor, courage, and commitment. From a boyhood in the tribal mountains of Pakistan to commanding Marines across the Middle East and South Asia, his story embodies the American ideal—until that same institution ...

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun. Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on...

Abi is a normal 10 year old girl ... but is she? With the help of her fathers inventions, Abi becomes "Skater Girl" - the technically advanced super sleuth and crime fighter who keeps the streets safe. However, her arch nemesis is tracking her down in an attempt to get rid of that pesky "Skater Girl" as a prerequisite to his blossoming plans for global domination through the software he produces. A wonderful novel of daring and adventure, showing girls they can achieve and do what they want to, even in the face of great odds and in the midst of a dangerous world, where we can find friends ...

 Global Politics is a concise and engaging introduction to international relations. In it, Stephanie Lawson introduces the key theories and concepts underpinning the discipline, giving listeners a foundation to study politics on both a personal and global scale, including issues relating to gender, sexuality, and ethnicity, as well as the economy, environment, and concepts of justice.

In 2011, a financial newsletter writer from Baltimore released a documentary called The End of America. It warned, in plain language, of four things almost no one else was saying out loud at the time: that the dollar’s run as the world’s reserve currency was ending; that the American middle class was being quietly strip-mined by a monetary system rigged in favor of Washington and Wall Street; that the country’s social fabric was coming apart in ways the political class could not see and refused to measure; and that the whole arrangement was heading for a crisis unlike anything America...

Farmers are always willing to do their civic duty. Sometimes with a plow, sometimes with a gun... An election has been called on Phaethon, and all three systems of government are vying for the chance to claim the frontier planet. The Lutian Alliance holds an edge with Lisa, Tom Savage’s portable farm AI that has now grown to envelop the entire planet. Ever since the revelation of her existence, most people have taken one of her sensors, and she is doing her best to influence the vote. But the other sides are not standing still. SSI and the Southsiders along with Acting Mayor Xu are ...

CAN BE READ AS STANDALONE When the world goes dark, survival becomes personal. It wasn't an accident. It was revenge — decades in the making, orchestrated by China's most powerful and enigmatic president. In 2033, a single coordinated strike silences the planet in seconds. No power. No communication. No escape. Scattered survivors across three continents face the same brutal question: What does humanity become without its machines? From London to New York, from Beijing's corridors of power to a moon base watching from above — an ex-Marine, a runaway trophy wife, stranded astronauts, and...

Energy crises have shaped the global economy before—and they will do so again. From the oil shocks of the 1970s to the fragile energy markets of today, modern societies remain deeply dependent on reliable access to oil and natural gas. Yet the global energy system is built on vulnerable infrastructure, strategic shipping routes, and geopolitical relationships that can shift overnight. In The Next Global Energy Crisis, financial analyst Carl Vincent Sutton delivers a clear and compelling examination of how energy disruptions can trigger global economic turmoil. This book explains how ...

The National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko returns with a breathtaking contemporary epic: a masterpiece by turns sweeping and intimate, that reckons with ambition and moderation, lust and loyalty, personal dreams and familial duty. Min Jin Lee brings grand...

If you've ever felt stranded in the complex dunes of Arabic language learning, finding some courses too simplistic and others overwhelmingly intricate, the "Learn Arabic Ultimate Bundle" is your oasis. This comprehensive audiobook collection is meticulously crafted to bridge the gap between basic learning and advanced fluency, ensuring a learning journey that is as rewarding as it is effective. It’s not just a collection of lessons; it's a gateway to speaking one of the world's most commonly spoken and beautiful languages.

Dive into the dark underbelly of the global economy with Global Crime Syndicates, a compelling exploration of the clandestine world of organized crime. This eBook offers an in-depth investigation into the shadow economies that operate beyond the reach of the law, revealing the intricate networks and masterminds driving these illicit markets. Begin your journey with an overview of the shadow economy, unpacking its scope, historical context, and key players. Discover the intricacies of global drug trafficking syndicates, mapping out supply chains, major cartels, and their profound economic ...

Written during the last decade of her life, Light in the Dark represents the culmination of Gloria E. Anzaldúa's mature thought and the most comprehensive presentation of her philosophy. Throughout, Anzaldúa weaves personal narratives into deeply engaging theoretical readings to comment on numerous contemporary issues—including the September 11 attacks, neocolonial practices in the art world, and coalitional politics.

How did a collapse in the U.S. housing market nearly destroy the global financial system? In 2008, millions of people lost their jobs, their homes, and their retirement savings. Lehman Brothers collapsed. AIG required one of the largest government bailouts in history. Banks stopped lending. Businesses couldn't borrow money. Global financial markets froze. But why did it happen? How could mortgages issued to ordinary American families trigger a worldwide financial crisis? Why did the failure of one investment bank threaten the entire global economy? Why did governments rescue banks but allow...

Desvela los mecanismos ocultos de la dominación mundial con Globalismo: Ingeniería social y control total en el siglo XXI. El exitoso autor Agustín Laje desentraña magistralmente la malvada realidad de nuestro mundo moderno e ilumina las tinieblas de las fuerzas de poder que tratan de...

No vivimos simplemente con miedo; vivimos dentro de él. Como una neblina persistente, el temor no siempre se presenta de forma explícita ni dramática, pero condiciona silenciosamente nuestras decisiones, expectativas y relaciones. No hace falta una amenaza concreta para que esté presente: basta con la sensación difusa de que algo puede salir mal en cualquier momento. El miedo ya no es un episodio excepcional; se ha convertido en el clima emocional de nuestra época. El siglo XXI no comenzó con esta atmósfera, pero la consolidó. Crisis financieras globales, atentados, pandemias, ...

There is a particular kind of catastrophe that does not announce itself with a single dramatic moment. It does not arrive with the thunder of a collapsing building or the orange sky of a wildfire bearing down on a city. Instead it advances slowly, incrementally, in the way that a river level drops centimetre by centimetre through a dry season, until one morning the boats sit on mud and the children who once swam in its shallows are walking across cracked earth. The freshwater crisis is that kind of catastrophe. It is already here. It has been building for decades. And the world, for the ...