Modern States

Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends — yet no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of the self.

In the period between the Civil War and the New Deal, American governance was transformed, with momentous implications for social and economic life. Legal reforms gradually brought an end to traditions of local self-government and associative citizenship, replacing them with positive statecraft: governmental activism intended to change how Americans lived and worked. William J. Novak shows how Americans translated new conceptions of citizenship, social welfare, and economic democracy into demands for law and policy that delivered public services and vindicated people's rights.

Newly updated with chapters on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Covid vaccine, and statin drugs used to lower cholesterol. In today's world conspiracy theories abound. What is the actual history of false flags, state secrets, and government deceptions, both in the U.S. and abroad? Both admitted to and those still obscure and under investigation? The book gives the short history. Pre-publication readers say:"This book made me more aware of the news process, and who is spinning what, and for whom.""There is no such thing as a 'book that everyone should read' but this comes close. I am ...

For decades, history has considered Tammany Hall, New York's famous political machine, shorthand for the worst of urban politics: graft, crime, and patronage personified by notoriously corrupt characters. Infamous crooks like William "Boss" Tweed dominate traditional histories of Tammany, distorting our understanding of a critical chapter of American political history. In Machine Made, historian and New York City journalist Terry Golway convincingly dismantles these stereotypes.

'Gripping . . . packed with fascinating detail' – Financial Times ‘Indispensable – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience. Compelling’ – Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge ‘Anyone interested in geopolitics should read it’ – Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy...

Waiting in the night, hidden behind a remote island, no lights showing, pirates would lure unsuspecting ships into unknown waters. Then they would silently slide up to them and board the ship. The crew would be killed and the bodies thrown over the side, weighted down with chains. The pirates would take the cargo, sink or burn the ship, and then, just as quietly, sail away into the night. Dead men tell no tales, nor do they testify in court.

Trace a wounded post-Civil War republic's explosive rise into a global superpower in this fast-paced American history. Perfect for your morning commute or a long road trip, this immersive educational audio weaves together the gritty realities of industrialization with the fierce fight for civil...

🔍 Summary and Critical Analysis 🎯 Purpose and Thesis This book is a moral and civic wake-up call. Fiero positions Project 2025 as the culmination of a decades-long ideological and institutional campaign led by the religious right to seize and sanctify state power. The book’s thesis is clear: Project 2025 is not merely a policy proposal but a theological and authoritarian blueprint designed to subvert pluralistic democracy. 🏛️ Structure The book is divided into three key parts: Part I: The Blueprint for Dominion Chronicles the historical evolution of the religious right from ...

Alabama: A History of the Yellowhammer State From ancient Native American civilizations to rocket science, civil rights, automobile manufacturing, and the modern digital economy—discover the extraordinary story of Alabama. Alabama's history is far more than cotton fields and the Civil War. It is the story of ancient civilizations that flourished along its rivers, European exploration and settlement, the rise and fall of the cotton kingdom, the painful legacy of slavery, the devastation of the Civil War, the struggles of Reconstruction, the long era of segregation, and the courageous ...

In every mystical wisdom tradition, non-ordinary states of consciousness have served as essential tools for discovering why we are here and how we can live richer, more meaningful lives. For more than 40 years, Stanislav Grof has tested and brought these methods into the field of modern...

Phantom Terror explores this troubled, fascinating period, when politicians and cultural leaders from Edmund Burke to Mary Shelley were forced to choose sides and either support or resist the counterrevolutionary spirit embodied in the newly omnipotent central states. The turbulent political situation that coalesced during this era would lead directly to the revolutions of 1848 and to the collapse of order in World War I.

"Exploring Solid-State Physics: From Crystals to Cutting-Edge Applications" is a comprehensive journey that delves into the intricate world of condensed matter and its far-reaching impact on modern technology. Beginning with a foundation in crystallography, the book uncovers the symmetrical beauty of crystal structures and their influence on material properties. The exploration extends to electronic band theory, revealing the quantum realm that governs conductivity, insulating properties, and the behavior of electrons. This exploration then ventures into the realm of advanced materials, ...

Un cold case n'est pas une affaire abandonnée. C'est une affaire à qui il manquait les bons outils — jusqu'à maintenant. Cold Case pour débutants vous plonge dans le monde de l'enquête criminelle moderne, où des meurtres vieux de plusieurs décennies deviennent soudain résolubles grâce à la science ADN forensique et à la généalogie génétique d'investigation (IGG). À travers des affaires réelles — du tueur du Golden State au tueur du Zodiaque, en passant par Yara Gambirasio, JonBenét Ramsey et les meurtres de l'University of Idaho — ce livre montre, étape par étape, ...

Vietnam: From Battlefield to Billion-Dollar Economy How did a nation ravaged by centuries of foreign rule and divided by a brutal war become one of the world’s fastest-growing economic powerhouses and a top US trade partner? For generations, Vietnam stood as a symbol of conflict, a Cold War flashpoint, a nation defined by occupation, division, and the devastating legacy of the Vietnam War. Today, it’s a story of triumphant transformation, a one-party communist state driving global capitalism. This book takes you on a journey through Vietnam’s tumultuous past to answer the central ...

Why can you scroll for three hours and feel emptier than when you started? Why does your to-do list paralyze you before you touch it? Why does Monday morning feel like concrete—even after a "restful" weekend? The answer is not laziness. It is not a lack of discipline. It is biology. Your brain did not evolve for smartphones, infinite feeds, and one-click dopamine. It evolved for scarcity, effort, and earned reward. The modern world has turned your ancient motivation engine against you—and you are paying the price in focus, drive, and peace. THE MONKEY BRAIN is the biological operating ...

Grasp the physics of semiconductors and modern technology by exploring the invisible atomic world inside your devices. Whether you are commuting to engineering classes or satisfying a curious mind during an afternoon walk, this enlightening journey breaks down complex science into intuitive...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The most comprehensive and detailed account of the Trump presidency yet published."—The Washington Post A Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker and Financial Times "The book everyone is talking about."—Politico The inside story of the four years when...

Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a world-renowned scholar, professor of history and geography at Queen Mary, University of London, and a member of the Faculty of Modern History of Oxford University. The Americas, part of the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles series, offers an intriguing history of the world's western hemisphere.

Andrew Lambert, author of The Challenge - winner of the prestigious Anderson Medal - turns his attention to Athens, Carthage, Venice, the Dutch Republic, and Britain, examining how their identities as "seapowers" informed their actions and enabled them to achieve success disproportionate to their size. Lambert demonstrates how creating maritime identities made these states more dynamic, open, and inclusive than their lumbering continental rivals. Only when they forgot this aspect of their identity did these nations begin to decline.

This program includes an author's note read by the author. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the...