The Raging 2020s

The Raging 2020s

Author: Alec Ross

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1250770939

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In the face of unprecedented global change, New York Times bestselling author Alec Ross proposes a new social contract to restore the balance of power between government, citizens, and business in The Raging 2020s. For 150 years, there has been a contract. Companies hold the power to shape our daily lives. The state holds the power to make them fall in line. And the people hold the power to choose their leaders. But now, this balance has shaken loose. As the market consolidates, the lines between big business and the halls of Congress have become razor-thin. Private companies have become as powerful as countries. As Walter Isaacson said about Alec Ross’s first book, The Industries of the Future, “The future is already hitting us, and Ross shows how it can be exciting rather than frightening.” Through interviews with the world’s most influential thinkers and stories of corporate activism and malfeasance, government failure and renewal, and innovative economic and political models, Ross proposes a new social contract—one that resets the equilibrium between corporations, the governing, and the governed.


The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 1

The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 1

Author: Naichen Chen

Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.

Published: 2017-03-13

Total Pages: 603

ISBN-13: 1627874577

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praj·na: transcendental wisdom pa·ra·mi·ta: ferrying over to the other shore; perfection The Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra are essential reading for those who practice Buddhism. Over the past thirteen centuries, however, the larger work to which they belong has been available only in Chinese. Now, for the first time, English speakers can access the first twenty fascicles of The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, regarded as the largest canon in Buddhism. The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra demonstrates how one can become a bodhisattva -- and eventually a Buddha -- transcending self-interest to reach a state of emptiness, selflessness, and nonattachment. Regardless of where you are on the path to enlightenment, you’ll be nourished by the parables and dialogues within.


The Church of Irresistible Influence

The Church of Irresistible Influence

Author: Robert Lewis

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2002-10-27

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0310250153

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Now available in paperback. The inspiring story of how a church showed God's love to a dying culture by building bridges to its neighborhood, community, and world.


Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones, Third Edition

Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones, Third Edition

Author: David Longshore

Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc

Published: 2020-06-01

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 1438195958

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Praise for the previous edition: "...a strong pick for any collection strong in weather science at the high school or college levels."—Midwest Book Review "The entries in the encyclopedia make great reading...has considerable merit and most libraries will want to purchase the volume for their reference collections."—American Reference Books Annual "...comprehensive, highly readable...Recommended."—Choice "...a fact-filled work with articles that are informative and accessible to both student and lay reader...a reasonable and worthwhile investment for both academic and public libraries...larger libraries may want this title for their circulating collections as well."—Against the Grain Now in its third edition, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all major aspects of tropical cyclone activity. Hundreds of extensively cross-referenced A-to-Z entries detail cyclonic storms in meteorology, history, and culture, along with accessible definitions of technical terms and engaging narratives that capture the dramatic intensity of tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones and the devastation and loss that often resulted. Hurricanes Andrew, Dean, Felix, Gilbert, Wilma, Sandy, and Maria are covered in detail in this comprehensive reference, as well as the most destructive and deadly tropical cyclone witnessed in the United States in the last 50 years—Hurricane Katrina.


Voice in the Wind

Voice in the Wind

Author: Barbara Buchli

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2010-09-24

Total Pages: 697

ISBN-13: 1450248713

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"It's very sophisticated - written with class and intellectual depth." Carolyn Porter, Triumvirate Publications "I found (Voice in the Wind) hilarious." Michael Mercer, Barking Dog Books "(Voice in the Wind is) ...full of intrigue and excitement..." Hallie Falquet, Doubleday Publishing "To say this is an unusual work would be an understatement!" Allan Wilson, Barricade Books Inc "Barbara's story is both exciting and informative while her writing is beautiful and her imagination is wild." Ariel Wagner, Doubleday Publishing What happens when Robert, a wealthy diamond King from a primitive tribe that has never seen a white man before, finds the women hes looked all over the world for to be his queen? What happens when she finds out his world is a world of body doubles, murder, and constantly having to change his word and plans just to stay alive? What happens when the man in charge of Roberts affairs is also involved in the most powerful con ring from Nigeria and largest theft identity ring in America whos planning on killing Robert and taking over his lifeand shes in the way? What happens when she tries to figure out what's going on while obeying God and painting the most powerful mural in the world that heals and blesses so many that the Pope hears of it? Our story is what happens when God brings together two people who have both died and come back from the dead to do an impossible mission for God. Barbaras story is as exciting as it is unbelievable. It is a true story never written about before. It's a story of adventure, mystery, romance, intrigue, miracles, the power of God, and most of all, faith.


Tangled Lines and Patched Waders

Tangled Lines and Patched Waders

Author: Robert H. Jones

Publisher: TouchWood Editions

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780920663363

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Bob Jones seems to have more comical tales to tell than most people: the rowboat that wanted to be a submarine, the trophy fish that sneered at him. Jones has done it all.


Catfish Atlas

Catfish Atlas

Author: Hans-Georg Evers

Publisher: Steven Simpson Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 974

ISBN-13: 9783882440645

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