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 Herbert Kitschelt, Steven I. Wilkinson, "Patrons, Clients and Policies: Patterns of Democratic Accountability and Political Competition" English | 2007 | pages: 388 | ISBN: 0521690048, 0521865050 | PDF | 2,2 mb Most models of party competition assume that citizens vote for a platform rather than narrowly targeted material benefits. However, there are many countries where politicians win elections by giving money, jobs, and services in direct exchange for votes. This is not just true in the developing world, but also in economically developed countries - such as Japan and Austria - that clearly meet the definition of stable, modern democracies. This book offers explanations for why politicians engage in clientelistic behaviours and why voters respond. Using newly collected data on national and sub-national patterns of patronage and electoral competition, the contributors demonstrate why explanations based on economic modernization or electoral institutions cannot account for international variation in patron-client and programmatic competition. Instead, they show how the interaction of economic development, party competition, governance of the economy, and ethnic heterogeneity may work together to determine the choices of patrons, clients and policies.  Patriots or Traitors: A History of American Educated Chinese Students By Stacey Bieler 2003 | 496 Pages | ISBN: 0765611864 | PDF | 10 MB This title sxplores the love-hate relationship between the USA and China through the experience of Chinese students caught between the two countries. The book sheds light on China's ambivelance towards the Western influence, and the use of educational and cultural exhanges as a political device.
 Paul Smith, "Parenting with a Story: Real-Life Lessons in Character for Parents and Children to Share" English | ISBN: 081443357X | 2014 | 272 pages | EPUB | 861 KB "Play nice!" "Be kind!" "Don't do that!" Every day, it seems half our conversations with young people is made up of commands dealing with character and niceties-all issues that need to be addressed and not ignored. But how is it working? Do you find yourself back at square one the next day, with a child acting as though they had no idea they shouldn't be lying? In Parenting with a Story, author Paul Smith, one of the world's leading experts in organizational storytelling, shows that when stories are used to illustrate to children how choices and consequences play out in the real world, with real people, the impact will be far more profound than the relentless commands that are forgotten or ignored as soon as the parent turns away. This collection of 101 narratives from people around the world and from all walks of life includes lessons that illuminate the power of character, integrity, curiosity, creativity, grit, kindness, patience, gratitude, and other essential characteristics every parent should be trying to instill in their children. Sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes funny, always compelling, these stories impart wisdom and help steer choices аbout: * Resisting peer pressure* Remaining open-minded* Being humble* Making courageous decisions* Standing by their word* Bouncing back from failure* Showing compassion* Picking friends wisely* And moreThroughout all of history, stories have been used to help shape who we are and who we aspire to come. But effective storytelling doesn't have to be reserved for teachers, writers, and preachers. As a parent, learn how to share stories, discuss them with your child, and watch your child grow into the adult every parent would be proud of.
 Overcoming a Sexless Marriage or Relationship: Causes and Here's What You Can Do About by Margaret Miller English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0BQTT4MSC | 50 pages | EPUB | 0.18 Mb In today's world, many couples are facing sexless relationships or marriages. These relationships are becoming more and more common as people struggle to find time for intimacy in their busy schedules. Couples who experience a lack of sexual intimacy often feel that something is missing from their relationship, but they have no idea how to fix it or what has caused the disconnect in the first place.  Our Genes: A Philosophical Perspective on Human Evolutionary Genomics English | 2022 | ISBN: 1107170400 | 395 Pages | PDF | 27 MB Situated at the intersection of natural science and philosophy, Our Genes explores historical practices, investigates current trends, and imagines future work in genetic research to answer persistent, political questions about human diversity. Readers are guided through fascinating thought experiments, complex measures and metrics, fundamental evolutionary patterns, and in-depth treatment of exciting case studies. The work culminates in a philosophical rationale, based on scientific evidence, for a moderate position about the explanatory power of genes that is often left unarticulated. Simply put, human evolutionary genomics - our genes - can tell us much about who we are as individuals and as collectives. However, while they convey scientific certainty in the popular imagination, genes cannot answer some of our most important questions. Alternating between an up-close and a zoomed-out focus on genes and genomes, individuals and collectives, species and populations, Our Genes argues that the answers we seek point to rich, necessary work ahead.  David Fong, "Ohio's Troy vs. Piqua Football Rivalry: The Battle on the Miami" English | ISBN: 1540212351 | 2015 | 146 pages | EPUB | 4 MB Every year, Troy and Piqua line up on the gridiron to determine supremacy within Miami County. Stretching back well over a century, it is one of the most-respected rivalries in the state and nation. Even after 130 meetings between the two schools, neither team has been able to gain a decisive edge in the series: the rivalry is tied at 62-62-6. The two teams have battled for league championships, for playoff titles and-most importantly-for bragging rights and pride. This is a story of the most prolific rivalry in the rich history of Ohio high school football, from its nerve-wracking moments to its beloved coaches and players.  Of Maybugs and Men by Adriaens, Pieter R.;De Block, Andreas; English | 2022 | ISBN: 0226822427 | 247 pages | True PDF | 6.97 MB  Occult Russia by McIntosh, Christopher; English | 2022 | ISBN: 1644114186 | 358 pages | True EPUB | 9.28 MB  Novel Technologies in Food Science by Chhikara, Navnidhi;Panghal, Anil;Chaudhary, Gaurav; English | 2023 | ISBN: 1119775574 | 657 pages | True PDF | 17.24 MB  Alvin O. Korte, "Nosotros: A Study of Everyday Meanings in Hispano New Mexico" English | 2012 | ISBN: 1611860296 | PDF | pages: 383 | 2.0 mb Much knowledge and understanding can be generated from the experiences of everyday life. In this engaging study, Alvin O. Korte examines how this concept applies to Spanish-speaking peoples adapted to a particular locale, specifically the Hispanos and Hispanas of northern New Mexico. Drawing on social philosopher Alfred Schutz's theory of typification, Korte looks at how meaning and identity are crafted by quotidian activities. Incorporating phenomenological and ethnomethodological strategies, the author investigates several aspects of local Hispano culture, including the oral tradition, leave-taking, death and remembrances of the dead, spirituality, and the circle of life. Although avoiding a social-problems approach, the book devotes necessary attention to mortificación (the death of the self), desmadre (chaos and disorder), and mancornando (cuckoldry). Nosotros is a vivid and insightful exploration with applications in numerous fields. |
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