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 Jack Santucci, "More Parties or No Parties: The Politics of Electoral Reform in America" English | ISBN: 0197630650 | 2022 | 248 pages | AZW3 | 2 MB Americans want electoral reforms so that they can have more choice in elections. Recent surveys show that 20 to 50 percent of Americans are open to a new electoral system, while demand for a third party has crept upward since Gallup began asking in 2003. More Americans now call themselves "independent" than identify with either of the major parties, but what happens when Americans try to reform their way out of a two-party system?  Moralizing International Relations: Called to Account (Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy) By Ariel Colonomos (Author), Chris Turner (Translator) 2008 | 280 Pages | ISBN: 0230600395 | PDF | 2 MB The end of the cold war politics and the fall of the Berlin wall have had major ethical consequences. In the 90s Ethics have become a rallying point for non-state actors and experts who gather around values and norms in order to oblige institutions to justify their behavior. This process is the result of different changes, the transformation of the international system, the individualization of Western societies and the growing importance of expertise in the justification of decisions in risk adverse societies. Along with the globalization of the economy and the formation of new political coalitions, global ethics are the pillar of our era of international 'turbulence'.  Morality in Discourse (Oxford Studies in Sociolinguistics) by Michael Haugh, Rosina Márquez-Reiter English | December 31, 2024 | ISBN: 0197618065 | 312 pages | MOBI | 3.41 Mb Morality is pervasive, touching all aspects of social life. The contributors to this volume provide an introduction to research on how morality is socially constructed in and through discourse, and the implications of this for the empirical analysis and theorization of morality. The volume addresses both how morality gets done through everyday practices, as well as the practical concerns that discussions of morality inevitably entail. It does so by delving into how morality is socially constructed in an array of communicative environments through the lens of a range of different discourse analytic traditions. Drawing on the conceptual tools of moral stance, positioning, responsiveness and authority, the chapters address the ways in which morality is enacted, interactionally negotiated, contested and policed. What emerges from these discussions and analyses is an understanding of morality from a discursive perspective that encompasses both morality as action, in which moral stances become the articulated object of action, and moral framing, in which the situated context itself is morally charged for evaluation.  Moral Autopsy: Truths, Secrets, and the Judicial Afterlives of Communist Secret Service Archives by Saygun Gökarıksel English | 2025 | ISBN: 1009653792 | 351 Pages | PDF | 2.93 MB  Jana Schaich Borg, "Moral AI: And How We Get There " English | ISBN: 0241454743 | 2024 | 304 pages | MOBI | 683 KB A balanced and thought-provoking guide to all the big questions about AI and ethics  Moon Oaxaca: Archaeological Sites, Best Beaches, Food & Festivals (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide) by Ashley C. Roberts, Moon Travel Guides English | August 19, 2025 | ISBN: 8886471254 | 793 pages | EPUB | 15 Mb With rugged mountain ranges and stunning Pacific coastline, savory mole and smoky mezcal, Oaxaca is more than just a stop along the way: it's an adventure in itself. Stay a while withMoon Oaxaca. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries, whether you're spending ten days or just a weekend in OaxacaThe top activities and unique experiences:Spend a day strolling Oaxaca City's cobblestone streets and stopping in trendy cafes, mezcal shops, artisan cooperatives, and art galleries. Tour the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán, trek the mountain paths of the Sierra Norte, or surf the world-class swells off Oaxaca's coast. Revel in the blur of parades, fireworks, and friendly locals inviting you to view theirofrendas(altars) during Oaxaca's legendary Day of the Dead celebrationThe best local flavors:Indulge in steamypozolefrom a street stand, try traditionalmole, or snack on fried grasshoppers. Visit a mezcal distillery to sample the smoky spirit and explore the fields of spiky agave, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a frothyespuma drinkLocal insight:Mexico writer and former Oaxaca dweller Ashley Robertson shares why Oaxaca is her favorite stateFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutHelpful backgroundon the landscape, culture, history, and environment, plus tips on health and safety, how to get around, and a handy Spanish phrasebookWith Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Oaxaca.  Moon Mexico City: Neighborhood Walks, Street Food & Nightlife, Art & Architecture (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide) by Julie Meade, Moon Travel Guides English | August 19, 2025 | ISBN: 888647130X | 376 pages | EPUB | 28 Mb Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: experience this bustling metropolis with Moon Mexico City.Experiencethe city: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps or follow self-guided walks through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoodsSee the sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Museum of AnthropologyGet a taste of the city: Feast on tacos al pastor from a street stand or indulge in the foodie scene with a multicourse meal of creative ceviche and mole negro dishes. Sip tequila and snack on botanas with locals at a cantina, belly up to the bar at a taqueria, or try Oaxacan-style chiles rellenos at a beloved family-owned spotBars and nightlife: Sip your way through a dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal hideawaysTrusted advice: Julie Meade, who lived in Mexico for10 years, shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved cityItineraries and day trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán or follow itineraries ranging from family-friendly tours to a lazy market Saturday, all accessible by bus, train, or public transitFull-color photos and detailed maps so you can explore on your own, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the goWith Moon Mexico City's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city.  Rhona Michie, "Monstrous Anger of the Guns: How the Global Arms Trade is Ruining the World and What We Can Do About It" English | ISBN: 0745350364 | 2024 | 304 pages | MOBI | 809 KB 'Equips readers with the information they need to resist the lies that feed humanity's urge to commit suicide. Read it!' Yanis Varoufakis, economist and politician  Monograph of the Urostyloidea (Ciliophora, Hypotricha) (Monographiae Biologicae) By H. Berger 2007 | 1320 Pages | ISBN: 1402052723 | PDF | 28 MB This monograph is the second of a series treating the hypotrichs, a major part of the spirotrichous ciliates. The urostyloids are characterised by a zigzag-arrangement of the ventral cirri. Like the first part of the series, the Oxytrichidae, it summarises the morphological, morphogenetic, faunistic, and ecological data from the past 230 years, scattered in more than 1300 references from all over the world. Dichotomous keys lead to 36 genera and subgenera comprising 153 species illustrated by more than 2100 figures, including original ones. The treatise offers taxonomists, cell biologists, and ecologists a thorough and up-to-date revision because for each species a detailed list of synonyms, a discussion of the nomenclature and systematics, and an extensive description of the morphology and ecology, including almost all published faunistic records, are provided. With the monographs of the Urostyloidea and the Oxytrichidae the interested scientist can identify more than 320 species of hypotrichs, which are an important component of the eukaryotic microbial life in limnetic, marine, and terrestrial habitats.  Monkey Business (Charlie's Animal Park) by Kirsty Holmes, Drue Rintoul English | September 1, 2025 | ISBN: 1645199525 | 64 pages | PDF | 8.50 Mb Archie and Charlie are used to strange goings-on at the nature reserve where they live. Today is just another day at the Park as they practice for a talent show ... until Ronald the Poacher turns up to cause trouble! Can Charlie and Archie stop him? |
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