Public Projects

As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects, Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight.

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.

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?

🔥 Do you struggle with self-doubt, fear of judgment, or feeling like you're not good enough? 90-Day Guide to Unshakable Confidence is your step-by-step roadmap to mastering self-assurance, eliminating self-doubt, and projecting confidence in every area of life. This transformational guide blends powerful psychological techniques, real-life case studies, motivational exercises, and proven confidence-building strategies to help you become the most confident version of yourself—in just 90 days! Inside this book, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Silence self-doubt and replace it with unshakable ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

This uplifting story of a boys' football team shines light on the under-appreciated virtues that can bloom in impoverished neighborhoods, even as nearby communities exclude them from economic progress. Never Ran, Never Will tells the story of the working-class, mostly black neighborhood of...

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...

'Gripping, even-handed and forensic ... Part political thriller, part fiscal horror, this book should be a must-read for every taxpayer and policymaker' MIRIAM O'CALLAGHAN 'A monumental achievement ... you should read every word' Sunday Independent 'A grim litany of design oversights, unexpected...

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...

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 ...

In An Age Of Shrinking Attention Spans, Discover How To Communicate Confidently, Comfortably, and Memorably. American Writing Awards Winner 2024 - Category: Academic/Education Written by Matt Eventoff, communication & messaging strategist and founder of Princeton Public Speaking and The Oratory Project. Modern Technology is advancing rapidly at a speed never before experienced, impacting how we consume media and information. With such quantities of information competing for our attention across multiple new platforms, it’s difficult to cut through the noise and communicate in an effective...

Unlock the secrets to shaping tomorrow with Building the Future, an essential eBook that delves into the transformative power of infrastructure. Embark on a journey through history and explore how strategic investments have long served as the backbone of economic growth. From ancient roads to modern highways, understand the historical significance and ongoing relevance of infrastructure in driving prosperity. Discover the various types of infrastructure that sustain our societies, from the tangible physical structures that connect communities, to the digital networks that link us all in the...

Public Procurement Planning Basics, Second Edition addresses how an identified public need is translated into a practical, realistic, and defensible procurement plan. Written for novice and developing public and project procurement practitioners, public officials, project personnel, students, and professionals seeking a concise refresher, the book presents procurement planning as both a management process and a governance control. It explains how sound planning helps organizations make better decisions before they become committed to a specific solution, timetable, procurement approach, or ...

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 ...

The digital landscape has irrevocably shifted. The advent of Anthropic Mythos marks the definitive end of "Human-Centric Security," ushering in an era where autonomous reasoning agents, capable of performing a decade's worth of security research in mere hours, have become the primary actors on the digital battlefield. This groundbreaking book, The Mythos Dossier: A Post-Human Security Analysis, delves deep into the architecture and implications of this paradigm shift, offering critical insights for cybersecurity professionals, enterprise leaders, and anyone concerned with the future of ...

Transport strategy is not only about analysis, options and investment. It is also about people. Engage Stakeholders is a practical guide for transport professionals who need to understand stakeholder interests, build trust, manage resistance and create the conditions for better decisions. Using a clear eight-part framework, this book shows you how to: identify the full stakeholder landscape analyse who matters and why design an engagement strategy communicate clearly and credibly run useful consultation rehearse difficult conversations manage conflict and stakeholder resistance evaluate ...