Public Projects

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead — or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems—or was this technology doomed to introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, and end up perpetuating an intractable addiction?

ADHD may be the defining diagnosis of our time. According to the latest data, more than 10 percent of American children (that’s 7.1 million kids) have been diagnosed with ADHD. And the number of stimulant prescriptions for adults in their 30s has shot up nearly threefold since 2012. In recent years, this explosion in demand has combined with other factors to create a widespread stimulant shortage in the US. In the second installment of Backfired, cohosts Leon Neyfakh and Arielle Pardes look at the unintended consequences of the ADHD industry, and trace the surprising path that brought us here.

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Kyle Faber tells you exactly how you can overcome your fears of public speaking, how to prepare for your first speech, how to develop confidence, how to select your topic, how to analyze your audience, how to organize your speech, how to outline your speech, how to prepare visual aids, and how to deliver your speech and your message effectively. It's all here!

Public Procurement and Contract Administration: A Brief Introduction (2nd Edition) is a practical, beginner-focused guide designed to help new public procurement practitioners understand what happens after a contract is awarded—where many procurement processes succeed or fail. Written by Jorge A. Lynch T., an international public procurement and contract administration specialist with nearly 30 years of experience supporting public sector and donor-funded procurement across multiple country and project contexts, this book addresses one of the most persistent gaps in procurement capacity: ...

Citizen Science for Everyone: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Involved Today is your complete guide to joining the growing global movement that empowers everyday people to contribute meaningfully to scientific research. Whether you’re a curious beginner, an educator, a student, or simply passionate about making a difference, this book will show you how to participate in real science—no lab coat required. Explore the history and impact of citizen science, discover the tools and technologies that are transforming public engagement, and learn how to join projects near you or ...

What does the future hold for America under Project 2025? Go into the heart of one of the most talked-about initiatives shaping the nation’s direction today. This in-depth, nonpartisan analysis reveals the Heritage Foundation’s ambitious blueprint and deciphers how these policy proposals could reshape the lives of everyday Americans. From economic reforms to healthcare, education, and international relations, this book leaves no stone unturned.

From assaults on historical figures such as John A. Macdonald to cancel culture and charges that Canada is a genocidal nation-state, the country that every generation and every immigrant built is now facing routine and corrosive attacks. How did this happen? In this new book, twenty critical thinkers provide answers: we are awash in relentless grievance narratives and utopians who expect Canada’s history to be perfect. The rise of critical theory, identity politics, and ideological politics in the education system also play a part.

The Art Project is an essential guide to commissioning art for public spaces and creating corporate art collections. Emilya Colliver, founder and director of Sydney’s respected arts and culture agency Art Pharmacy, draws on more than 20 years of experience in the art world managing public art...

Reframing Potential in Modern Education: A Montessori-Inspired Approach for High-Potential Learners - What if giftedness was more common than we think - just poorly identified? - What if your child’s defiance or boredom was brilliance misunderstood? - What if our systems are filtering talent instead of fostering it? Reframing Potential in Modern Education offers a bold, inclusive rethink of giftedness - designed for today’s educators, parents, and reformers. Grounded in over 30 years of classroom experience, this book blends Montessori wisdom, public education insight, and real student ...

My Toastmasters Project: How To Become A Competent Communicator is more than a guide—it’s a personal journey of transformation. “...You will only get out of Toastmasters what you want from it…” In October 2014, I was introduced to Toastmasters International, and it gave me something invaluable: hope. I joined to conquer my fear of public speaking, but what I gained went far beyond that. With the support of my fellow Toastmasters, mentorship from dedicated mentors, self-discipline, time management, and an unwavering resolve, I achieved my goals with excellence and completion. This ...

Your job. Your health. Your family. All targeted by a radical plan YOU don't even know about. Project 2025 is a blueprint for a future that's not yours. It threatens your right to choose, your financial security, and the very fabric of American life.

Your voice is your identity. It can tell people everything about who you are, how you feel about yourself, and what you believe in. Now you can gain perfect command of your voice with Vocal Awareness. Created by Arthur Joseph, an international voice specialist, Vocal Awareness is a complete...

A ticking clock. A nation at a turning point. A bold blueprint for the future! In the crucible of the upcoming 2025 elections, America stands on the precipice of unprecedented change. The choices we make now will determine the course of our nation for generations to come. Will we embrace a path of revitalization, restoring our economic vitality and cultural identity? Or will we succumb to the forces of decline, surrendering our legacy to the annals of history?

Executives, investors, and the business press routinely chant the mantra that corporations are required to "maximize shareholder value." In this path-breaking book, renowned corporate expert Lynn Stout debunks the myth that corporate law mandates shareholder primacy. Stout shows how shareholder value thinking endangers not only investors but the rest of us as well.

Project 2030 is more than a book—it’s a blueprint for transformation. At a time when racial wealth gaps are widening, health inequities persist, and democracy itself feels fragile, Sean T. Long and a team of visionary co-authors deliver a bold, actionable plan to move Black America from survival to power. Built on six interconnected pillars—Economic Empowerment, Educational Equity, Health Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, Political Empowerment, and Technological Equity—Project 2030 lays out the structural changes, policies, and cultural shifts necessary to build lasting progress.

This book describes how Democrats can pass twelve laws that improve the quality of life, advance democracy, and unite Americans. Most importantly, it explains how to overcome obstacles including the Senate filibuster and the Supreme Court.

John Lister’s book delivers a searing examination of what happens to health care when power falls into the hands of a narcissistic, authoritarian leader intent on enriching a small elite of business allies across finance, technology, real estate, and fossil fuels. Using Donald Trump’s second presidential term as its main case study, the book exposes how self-interested governance and reactionary ideology can devastate public health systems, entrench inequality, and imperil millions of lives—not only in the United States but around the world. At the heart of Trump’s agenda lies a ...

Procurement planning is where defensible public procurement begins. Before specifications, bidding documents, or evaluation, the procuring entity must translate needs into a workable strategy, an approved plan, and a realistic schedule that can be executed and audited. Procurement Planning Basics (2nd Edition) is a concise technical guide to planning discipline in public procurement and donor-funded projects. It can be read as a standalone primer for new and aspiring practitioners, and it also serves as a Companion Lesson to Public Procurement and Contract Administration: A Brief ...

Nearly every American knows someone who has been affected by the opioid crisis. Addiction is a trans-partisan issue that impacts individuals from every walk of life. Millions of Americans, tired of watching their loved ones die while politicians ignore this issue. Where is the solution? Where is...

Every year, governments worldwide spend trillions of dollars acquiring goods, services, and works on behalf of the public. When procurement is done well, it delivers roads, hospitals, medicines, and essential services efficiently and fairly. When it fails—through corruption, poor planning, or weak controls—public funds are wasted and communities bear the consequences. "What is Public Procurement?" gives you a clear, practical grounding in how public procurement systems work, why they are structured the way they are, and how to operate within them with discipline and integrity. Written ...