The Four Powers: Assessments of Democracy, Abuses of Centralized Power, and Blockchain-Based National Security (Technodemocracy) by Jason M. Hanania (4powers.com) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

What is power? How does it become centralized or decentralized? These questions are at the heart of understanding how governments work. Humankind has barely scratched the surface of what it takes to provide for democracy, equality, and reduced social risk. History has taught us that centralizing power in one group member creates maximum power inequality and typically results in abuse of power. Whether done consciously or unconsciously, that group member will inevitably make decisions that serve personal rather than public interests. It's human nature. In The Four Powers, Hanania provides a fast-paced historical assessment of centralized power. From World War I to crypto, Hanania explains the emerging trend toward technodemocracy: a decentralized system of governance whereby power-centralized institutions (such as churches, banks, political parties, campaign donors, Amazon, and the CIA) become obsolete. ABOUT THE AUTHOR From the author of Architecture of a Technodemocracy (2018), an Amazon bestseller for both U.S. politics and sociology, comes this eye-opening analysis of the human power structure. Jason M. Hanania is an attorney, an engineer, and a former U.S. government employee. INTRODUCTION An Equation for Power In 2016 I set out to write the book Architecture of a Technodemocracy. It documents a system for ending political party systems using technology and democracy. Before authoring that book, I searched far and wide for an institutional definition of democracy but found none. If you asked ten social scientists for a simple definition of democracy, you would get ten different responses. As an engineer, I found this frustrating. I wanted a more technical understanding of democracy, a mathematical framework to build on. The same way physical science provides equations for motion (such as force equals mass times acceleration, or F = ma), I wanted a social science equation for democracy. After struggling with this problem for months, I ...

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Across Mongolian Plains: A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' by Roy Chapman Andrews (48 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Roy Chapman Andrews' 'Across Mongolian Plains' is a pioneering work that explores his remarkable adventures and scientific discoveries in Mongolia during the early 20th century. Written in a vivid and engaging style, the book combines travelogue with scientific observations, providing valuable insights into the culture, geography, and wildlife of Mongolia. Andrews' descriptive language transports the reader across the vast plains and deserts, offering a firsthand account of his expeditions in search of fossil remains and dinosaur eggs. The narrative is enriched with fascinating details and anecdotes, making it a captivating read for both scholars and general readers interested in exploration and natural history. Roy Chapman Andrews, a renowned paleontologist and explorer, drew inspiration from his extensive fieldwork in Central Asia to write 'Across Mongolian Plains.' His background in zoology and geology equipped him with the expertise to document the flora and fauna of the Mongolian landscape accurately. Through his writing, Andrews sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of scientific exploration, highlighting the importance of preserving our planet's natural history. I highly recommend 'Across Mongolian Plains' to anyone fascinated by adventure, paleontology, and the wonders of the natural world. Andrews' narrative skill and dedication to scientific discovery make this book a must-read for those eager to embark on a thrilling journey through Mongolia's uncharted territories.

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My Math Drills Workbook - Timed Division Worksheets: Reproducible Practice Problems (Tests with Answers) by Karol Morris (25 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Great for parents and teachers to help your kids learn 0-13 division! Over 75 daily division drill worksheets covering 0-13 division facts. Includes all answer keys in the back so that kids may check their own answers! Daily timed math drills provide the repetition needed to memorize math facts and develop math fluency. Use these worksheets for skill development or testing. Daily practice leads to mastery of 0-13 division facts. This workbook uses an instructional strategy that the Author has successfully utilized over 25 years as a math teacher. This unique method builds math skills daily while reinforcing math facts learned on prior days. First, students practice timed division facts involving 0-10. Then, 11-13 division facts are introduced. Four days in a row, students practice each new number. Using this repetitive process, students gradually build their 0-13 division skills. Set a goal for students to complete one timed-division drill per day. Keep track of the time as well as the number of problems answered correctly. Between drills, students may review the division chart in the front of the workbook. Encourage your students to decrease their time while increasing the number of problems answered correctly. Make math fun - set goals and reward students for their progress!

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Life: A short autobiography of this living world by Hugh McCarthy (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

What is life? How did life start? Are we alone in the universe? What are we? Is this all there is? Life is a story about biology - told using the most basic toolsets from the disciplines of chemistry, astronomy, physics, and philosophy. The storyteller tells a tale under the dancing lamplight of fascination and wonder about how diversity is not only the fuel for life, but for the study and preservation of life as well. Above all things, though, Life intends to pique your interest, kindle the fire of curiosity within you, and start you on a trip of discovery - and complicity in our mission to protect this living world.

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