Collective Action

The governance of natural resources used by many individuals in common is an issue of increasing concern to policy analysts. Both state control and privatization of resources have been advocated, but neither the state nor the market have been uniformly successful in solving common pool resource problems.

When a joint FBI-Seattle Police investigation of an international child pornography ring gets too close to certain powerful people, sex-crimes detective Livia Lone becomes the target of a hit that barely goes awry - a hit that had been offered to John Rain, a retired specialist in "natural causes." Suspecting the FBI itself was behind the attack, Livia reaches out to former Marine sniper Dox. Together, they assemble an ad hoc group to identify and neutralize the threat. There’s Rain. Rain’s estranged lover, Mossad agent and honeytrap specialist Delilah.

Dialectical Materialism: The Force Behind History and Change Introduction How do we make sense of the forces shaping society? What lies behind the clash of ideas, cultures, and economies? In Dialectical Materialism, Maurizio Bisogno takes readers on a journey through dialectical thought—a revolutionary way to understand the world as a dynamic process driven by conflict and transformation. This book brings Marxist philosophy to life, presenting complex concepts with clarity. Bisogno explores the tensions that fuel progress, the power struggle between opposites, the material basis of ...

Bias persists in organizations and society. Despite efforts that have been made in the last few decades, gender and racioethnic equity still hasn't been achieved. What's worse, Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latina women are being held back more than their White counterparts. Professor Tina Opie first started Shared Sisterhood as a movement to drive gender and racial equity in organizations. Since then, she and professor Beth A. Livingston have worked together to spread the word to leaders across organizations, with thousands of followers joining the cause.

Introducing a groundbreaking read that will change the way you understand the collective psyche of humanity! Understanding the Crowd Psychology is a comprehensive and insightful dive into the complex nature of group behavior. In today's world, it's more important than ever to comprehend how and why large groups behave the way they do. What makes certain crowds turn dangerous, while others remain peaceful? How do social norms and identity shape our behavior within a group? This book has all the answers to your questions and more. With sixteen extensive chapters, this book is a one-stop-shop ...

What Can We Learn from the Great Depression? draws on the voices of individual working people to tell the stories left out of standard histories of that era, and helps us imagine how to address our own failed economy, and how to imagine and build movements challenging it that do not themselves replicate racism and patriarchy.

Government and market failures spur many citizens to practical action today. Around the globe people form renewable energy cooperatives, provide support for marginalized populations, and deliver alternative justice and care services. What motivates citizens to begin such practical problem-solving? How do they engage others? What knowledge do they generate? How do they interact with state and market actors? What risks and opportunities do they hold for contemporary democracy?

Skye has only ever known pain and solitude since waking up with neither memories or magic. Hunted for being a Ruler in a time when they are scarce, she has survived in the wilds near the Rim, always on the run from the rest of her kind. Only starvation could draw her close to a village, but when a chance encounter and a bit of bad luck launch her into the arms of a man whose soul is bonded to hers, hiding who she is may no longer be possible.

Things are looking up for Harlow in the Summers household. She's working toward establishing a solid relationship with her father and his children are coming around to the fact that she will be a permanent fixture in their lives. In fact, you could say things are starting to look very good for Harlow. Unfortunately, someone wants her as desperately as the Summers men. Wants her dead, that is! Once again, the Summers family are on the hunt for those that are determined to disrupt their lives. It's hard to woo the woman you want when you're constantly dodging attacks.

After former Chicago cop Tom Mankowski found out the truth behind his birth, he discovered others with the same secret. Some want to live out their lives in hiding. Some are fighting to make the world better. And some are trying to destroy all life on Earth.Tom and the friends he made during the blockbuster best seller The List have reunited to take down this dangerous government experiment, one engineered historical figure at a time...even if it sets them on a crash course with the worst villains mankind has even known.

With 18 days until her tribunal and Water Rite, Elenor must find a way to save her doena and keep her throne. The threat of war looms larger and only an alliance through marriage has the potential to save it. But who to trust when all her closest allies have secrets of their own?

While on a visit to the United States, Pope Pius XIII is kidnapped by a terrorist cell calling itself the Soldiers of Islam. If the United States and its allies do not meet their demands, they will execute the pope. FBI Specialist Shari Cohen is called to duty to track down the terrorist cell responsible, and she soon learns that she is not alone.

Deep behind the Vatican walls, a secret order dispatches a clandestine group of elite commandos known as the Vatican Knights. Their mission: bring the pope back alive.

"Strike Back: A Guide to Organizing Workplace Actions" is a comprehensive guide that provides practical advice to help workers organize successful strikes and other collective actions. From assessing workplace conditions and readiness to building momentum and advocating for workers' rights, this book offers guidance to help readers achieve their goals. Whether you are a seasoned labor organizer or a first-time strike participant, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to make a positive change in their workplace.

In the year 1818, Kerah has inherited an Egyptian merchant business, the estate, and the mines. She is plunged into an entirely new world after a ruthless betrayal shatters her charmed life. After a tremendous loss and a violent storm at sea, she finds herself at the mercy of a charismatic and handsome foreigner. The Scotsman is determined to keep her by his side. She has other plans. Circumstances dictate that she must accompany strangers to Scotland. Kerah finds herself completely out of her element and unexpectedly surrounded by blood and death.

Nearly 65 million years ago an asteroid collided with the Yucatan Peninsula in the fifth and final extinction event that nearly destroyed all life on Earth. But when a recent earthquake exposes something unusual 2,000 feet beneath the Yucatan Peninsula, cryptanalysts Alyssa Moore and John Savage are called in to investigate this peculiar structure that bears uncanny resemblances to writings discovered in Eden.

This book is a follow up to the book I wrote entitled “How Pragmatism Destroyed a World”. In this earlier book, I proposed that the philosophy of pragmatism is the major problem causing confusion and doubt in our society. Everywhere we look, as we watch events, we see people intent on creating that confusion in order to “gaslight” people into accepting their rule. Various myths are being stoked and repeated to give people the impression there are “problems” that must be dealt with. The truth is that pragmatism is a gimmick and a deception.

The end of centuries of war is looming. Ilyas of Vine, War Leader of the armies of the Mad Queen Maevian Oriset, is sent off once again to hunt the deadliest foe he has ever faced: Willow of Herb. Tired of the fighting, but with too much on the line, Ilyas knows that this will be their last fight. This time, failure is not an option. This time, he will kill that damn monster, or die trying. Willow of Herb has fought against Vine all of his life. Ever since the day the Mad Queen’s forces killed his parents, he has revealed in the bloodshed of war.

In Southeast Turkey, where the heads of the four main rivers once met, a magnificent temple created 14,000 years ago is discovered beneath the desert floor. Believed to have been created by lost technology, it is quickly determined by a team of archeologists to be the centerpiece of Eden, a once illustrious civilization and the cradle of mankind. But what if Eden is not the paradise that the texts make it out to be? What if it held dark secrets and unholy terrors instead?

While traveling across the United States during the Papal Symposium, the papal plane, Shepherd One, is commandeered by a terrorist cell calling itself the Muslim Revolutionary Front. On board: a nuclear payload with half the yield that destroyed Hiroshima. Their demand to the US government: assassinate the five leading principals of Mossad.

"The Antiwork Rebellion: Liberating Ourselves from the Tyranny of Work" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges the dominant cultural narrative that work is the key to success and fulfillment. In this book, readers will embark on a journey to explore the antiwork movement and its vision for a society that values leisure, community, and creativity over endless toil and consumption. "The Antiwork Rebellion" provides a comprehensive examination of the historical, cultural, economic, and social implications of a society built around work. It delves into critiques of ...