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Evading the Patronage Trap
Why have Latin American democracies proven unable to confront the structural inequalities that cripple their economies and stymie social mobility? Brian Palmer-Rubin contends that we may lay the blame on these countries’ systems of interest representation, which exhibit “biased pluralism,” a system in which the demands of organizations representing economic elites—especially large corporations—predominate. A more inclusive model of representation would not only require a more encompassing and empowered set of institutions to represent workers, but would also feature spaces for non-eliteproducers—such as farmers and small-business owners to have a say in sectoral economic policies...
The Enterprising Investor
The individual investor is taking more and more financial responsibility on theirself. Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett and many other highly respected investors have warned them of the difficulties that await them, but few investors heed their advice. Instead, many savers try their luck in the great frenetic money game, only to be consumed by the impersonal and uncompromising world of Wall Street. Despite these hardships, it is now clear that individual investors are a permanent fixture in the investing world. It's best to realize this now. While the dangers and difficulties of investing must be made clear, The Enterprising Investor can not be ignored. We should work to insure the tools they need to succeed are available, and this book aims to fill part of that need. In the spirit of Graham and Dodd, it develops a thorough and robust framework that The Enterprising Investor can use as a firm foundation in this unsettled world.
Global Values 101
Global Values 101 grew out of one of the most popular courses ever offered at Harvard University, in which some of the most original thinkers of our day sat down with students and explored how ideas have made them-and can make us-more engaged, involved, and compassionate citizens. In these engrossing, essay-length interviews, which address the topics of war, religion, the global economy, and social change, Amy Goodman, host of the popular radio program Democracy Now, speaks about the role of the independent media as gatekeeper and witness; Lani Guinier, author of Tyranny of the Majority, reveals that students' SAT scores more accurately describe the kind of car their parents drive than the g...
The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch
Palmer Eldritch returns from the edge of the universe with a drug called Chew-D for the colonists of Mars who are under threat of god-like or satanic psychics that threaten to wage war against the human soul.
The Art of Asking
REDISCOVER THE FORGOTTEN ART OF ASKING IN THIS NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK 'Amanda Palmer joyfully shows a generation how to change their lives' Caitlin Moran 'To read Amanda Palmer's remarkable memoir about asking and giving is to tumble headlong into her world' Elizabeth Gilbert 'The Art of Asking is a book about cultivating trust and getting as close as possible to love, vulnerability, and connection. Uncomfortably close. Dangerously close. Beautifully close' Brene Brown Imagine standing on a box in the middle of a busy city, dressed as a white-faced bride, and silently using your eyes to ask people for money. Or touring Europe in a punk cabaret band, and finding a place to sleep each...
The Afterlife of Jim Crow
Once beautiful memorial gardens, two historic African American cemeteries in Richmond, Virginia, have suffered from decades of disregard. But a diverse community is working to reclaim these sacred spaces from nature and neglect. While "The Afterlife of Jim Crow" documents the tragic, lingering effects of racism and segregation on East End and Evergreen, it also captures the power of the cemeteries as sites of memory and transformation.
Habits of the Heart, With a New Preface
First published in 1985, Habits of the Heart continues to be one of the most discussed interpretations of modern American society, a quest for a democratic community that draws on our diverse civic and religious traditions. In a new preface the authors relate the arguments of the book both to the current realities of American society and to the growing debate about the country's future. With this new edition one of the most influential books of recent times takes on a new immediacy.
A Cheesemonger's History of The British Isles
THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards for 2019 'A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard' Simon Garfield 'Full of flavour' Sunday Times 'A delightful and informative romp' Bee Wilson, Guardian 'His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight' John Walsh, Sunday Times Every cheese tells a story. Whether it's a fresh young goat's cheese or a big, beefy eighteen-month-old Cheddar, each variety holds the history of the people who first made it, from the builders of Stonehenge to medieval monks, from the Stilton-makers of the eighteenth-century to the factory cheesemakers of the Second World War. Cheesemo...
Not Afraid to Fall
The true story of the author's battle with Parkinson's disease, and how he refused to back away from his goals! Brian Hall's tenacity, self-examination, and acceptance will drive home the message: Parkinson's disease is not the end - it's a new beginning.When he began showing symptoms at the age of 14, he worried that Parkinson's disease would define his life, but instead it's reaffirmed the person he's become and what he's most proud of. Whether on skis or a mountain bike, he keeps his physical spirit engaged and alive. His inspirational memoir will help you or a loved one bring balance back into your life.
Revolutionary Teamsters
Minneapolis in the early 1930s was anything but a union stronghold. An employers' association known as the Citizens' Alliance kept labour organisations in check, at the same time as it cultivated opposition to radicalism in all forms. This all changed in 1934. The year saw three strikes, violent picket-line confrontations, and tens of thousands of workers protesting in the streets. Bryan D. Palmer tells the riveting story of how a handful of revolutionary Trotskyists, working in the largely non-union trucking sector, led the drive to organise the unorganised, to build one large industrial union. What emerges is a compelling narrative of class struggle, a reminder of what can be accomplished, even in the worst of circumstances, with a principled and far-seeing leadership.
