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 The United States and Mexico: Between Partnership and Conflict By Jorge I. Domínguez, Rafael Fernández de Castro 2009 | 233 Pages | ISBN: 0415992184 | PDF | 2 MB By sharing one of the longest land borders in the world, the United States and Mexico will always have a special relationship. In the early twenty-first century, they are as important to one another as ever before with a vital trade partnership and often-tense migration positions. The ideal introduction to U.S.-Mexican relations, this book moves from conflicts all through the nineteenth century up to contemporary democratic elections in Mexico. Domínguez and Fernández de Castro deftly trace the path of the relationship between these North American neighbors from bloody conflicts to (wary) partnership. By covering immigration, drug trafficking, NAFTA, democracy, environmental problems, and economic instability, the second edition of The United States and Mexico provides a thorough look back and an informed vision of the future.  The Unfolded Protein Response English | 2022 | ISBN: 1071617311 | 326 Pages | PDF | 10 MB This volume is divided in six section covering the most experimental approaches involved in the study of the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. Chapters detail determination of unfolded protein levels, methods to study UPR signal transmission, analysing the outcomes of the UPR pathway activation, UPR studies in mammalian models, UPR in alternative models, and UPR and disease. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols.  Ava Archer, "The Ultimate Cookbook to Aid Healthy Living: Delicious Recipes that Your Diet will Thank You For!" English | ASIN : B09Q63QZD4 | 2022 | 67 pages | EPUB, PDF | 14 + 11 MB Yes, you have registered in a fitness center, you have picked up a healthy lifestyle, you have cut off your stress level, and you wonder what is left in your quest for healthy living.  The Traeger Grill Bible: 2 Books in 1: Ultimate Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker Cookbook. Over 600 Delicious, Time-Saving, and Unusual Recipes For Your Best Cookouts. For Beginners and More Advanced Cooks by David Peterson English | 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08TR9HV9V | 325 pages | EPUB | 2.44 Mb HOW TO PICK UP THE RIGHT CUT OF MEAT AND SURPRISE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT EVERY COOKOUT, EVEN IF...  The Thrifty Witch's Book of Simple Spells: Potions, Charms, and Incantations for the Modern Witch by Wren Maple English | February 1st, 2022 | ISBN: 1592339808 | 160 pages | True EPUB | 3.37 MB From Wren Maple, the Thrifty Witch, comes an introduction to witchcraft with a variety of spells, tips, and tricks to get the most out of your practice.  The Structure of Wing Chun (color): Awakening Force Flow by Tambuli Media English | December 29, 2015 | ISBN: 0692608281 | 232 pages | PDF | 18 Mb Books on Ip Man's famous Wing Chun system are plentiful, yet focus mainly on the choreography and applications of the forms. Yet, to master Wing Chun one must develop mastery of internal body structure, energy generation, and proper force issuance in his own movements and especially when controlling an aggressive opponent. In The Structure of Wing Chun Kuen, Alan Orr teaches this very method in great detail.  The Sovereign Trickster: Death and Laughter in the Age of Duterte by Vicente L. Rafael English | March 1, 2022 | ISBN: 1478015187, 1478017791 | 192 pages | PDF | 8 MB In The Sovereign Trickster Vicente L. Rafael offers a prismatic view of the age of Rodrigo Duterte in the contemporary Philippines. Framing Duterte as a trickster figure who boasts, jokes, terrorizes, plays the victim, and instills terror, Rafael weaves together topics ranging from the drug war, policing, and extrajudicial killings to neoliberal citizenship, intimacy, and photojournalism. He is less concerned with defining Duterte as a fascist, populist, warlord, and traditional politician than he is with examining what Duterte does: how he rules, the rhetoric of his humor, his use of obscenity to stoke fear, and his projection of masculinity and misogyny. Locating Duterte's rise within the context of counterinsurgency, neoliberalism, and the history of electoral violence, while drawing on Foucault's biopower and Mbembe's necropolitics, Rafael outlines how Duterte weaponizes death to control life. By diagnosing the symptoms of the authoritarian imaginary as it circulates in the Philippines, Rafael provides a complex account of Duterte's regime and the social conditions that allow him to enjoy continued support.  Stephen P. Cohen, "The South Asia Papers: A Critical Anthology of Writings by Stephen Philip Cohen" English | 2016 | ISBN: 0815734387, 0815728336 | EPUB | pages: 396 | 0.8 mb Stephen Philip Cohen, the scholar who virtually created the field of South Asian security studies, has curated a unique collection of the most interesting and important articles, chapters, and speeches from his fifty-year career. Cohen, often described as the "dean" of U.S. South Asian studies, is a dominant figure in the fields of military history, military sociology, and South Asia's strategic emergence.  The Social Construction of AIDS Issues English | 2022 | ISBN: 981167518X | 244 Pages | PDF | 2 MB This book explores AIDS from a relatively macro perspective rather than concrete operational methods and focuses on the social construction of AIDS issues instead of its transmission level in the context of China. First, it begins with the theoretical analysis and the social significance of AIDS, which is different from the simple conflict between different schools of thought. Second, it analyses the contest of various social powers in the process of AIDS construction and conclusion, rather than making different explanations of policies. Last but not least, it elaborates on the central proposition, i.e., the "AIDS issue" is a symbol of China's social restructuring process. Only in an effort to advance such a process can we be more likely to find the best problem-solving mode, rather than clamouring repeatedly or giving countermeasures alone.  The Smartest Book in the World: A Lexicon of Literacy, A Rancorous Reportage, A Concise Curriculum of Cool By Greg Proops 2015 | 320 Pages | ISBN: 1476747040 | EPUB | 3 MB From the brazen, bold, and beloved comic and podcast star Greg Proops comes an electrifying, thought-provoking, and unrelenting collection of rapid-fire references, historical name-checking, Satchel Paige bon mots, and genuine wisdom.Greg Proops is an internationally renowned comedian, best known for starring on the hit improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and for his popular award-winning podcast, "The Smartest Man in the World," which Rolling Stone called "some of the boldest comedy on the podcasting frontier right now." But Proops is also a fountain of historical knowledge, a wealth of pop culture trivia, and a generally charming know-it-all. The Smartest Book in the World is based on Proops's sensational, iTunes Top 10 podcast that has been downloaded more than nine million times, in which his "bold, never-boring voice takes center stage" (The New York Times). The book is a rollicking reference guide to the most essential areas of knowledge in Proops's universe, from the noteworthy names of the ancient world and baseball, to the movies you must see and the albums you must hear. Complete with history's juiciest tales and curious back-stories, Proops expounds on the merits of poetry and proper punctuation, delivering this wealth of information with his signature style and Proopsian panache. An off-beat and exuberant guide to everything, The Smartest Book in the World gives you everything you need to know to always be the smartest person in the room. Well, unless the Proopmaster is there, too. |
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