This book presents a compelling account of atomic development over the last century that demonstrates how humans have repeatedly chosen to ignore the associated impacts for the sake of technological, scientific, military, and economic expediency.In 1945, Albert Einstein said, "The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking … the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind." This statement seems more valid today than ever.

Wrap your head around the complicated world of investment banking with this understandable and comprehensive resourceThe celebrated authors of Investment Banking For Dummies, 2nd Edition have updated and modernized their best-selling book to bring readers an invaluable and accessible volume about the investment banking industry.Written in the straightforward and approachable tone the For Dummies series is known for the world over, authors Matthew K...

Benjamin Graham referred to it as his “margin of safety.” Seth Klarman favors it over all other investment methods. Warren Buffett uses it to make millions for his investors.It’s called value investing, and you can make it work wonders for your portfolio. All you need is money to invest, a little patience—and this book.Strategic Value Investing reveals everything you need to know to build a world-class portfolio using value investing as your north star. Written by ...

Create a winning portfolio using Federal Reserve actions as your guiding starBased on 25 years of research, Invest with the Fed reveals direct connections between successful portfolio performance and Fed policy. The authors’ analysis extends beyond U.S. equity markets to include foreign equities of both emerging and developed markets, fixed income securities, real estate, and commodities.Invest with the Fed provides guidance on na...

**PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • Master of the Senate, Book Three of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, carries Johnson’s story through one of its most remarkable periods: his twelve years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate.A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years**At the heart of the book is its unprecedented revelation of how legislative power works in America, how the Senate works, and how Johnson, in his ascent to the presidency, m...

The Years of Lyndon Johnson is the political biography of our time. No president—no era of American politics—has been so intensively and sharply examined at a time when so many prime witnesses to hitherto untold or misinterpreted facets of a life, a career, and a period of history could still be persuaded to speak.The Path to Power, Book One, reveals in extraordinary detail the genesis of the almost superhuman drive, energy, and urge to power that...

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE, THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE, THE AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK PRIZEOne of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the CenturyBook Four of Robert A. Caro’s monumental The Years of Lyndon Johnson displays all the narrative energy and illuminating insight that led the Times

REIGN OF DRAGONS features an ensemble of fabulous fantasy authors who excel at writing dragons. It showcases a wide range of brilliant talent by up-and-coming authors to veteran storytellers. The authors included are SPFBO finalists, award winners, as well as USA Today and New York Times bestsellers.From romances to heart-stopping battles to LitRPG adventures, this anthology provides a range of tales across subgenres told with many beloved tropes including: dragon-shifters,...

Christianity Today Book Award winnerThe scholarly quest for the historical Jesus has a distinguished pedigree in modern Western religious and historical scholarship, with names such as Strauss, Schweitzer and Bultmann highlighting the story. Since the early 1990s, when the Jesus quest was reawakened for a third run, numerous significant books have emerged. And the public's attention has been regularly arrested by media coverage, with the J...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

"Amphibians and Reptiles in Captivity" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the care, breeding, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in a captive environment. Authored by experts Robert N. Bader, Donald J. Coxwell, and Tom R. Johnson, the book provides valuable insights into the biology and behavior of these fascinating creatures. It emphasizes the importance of creating suitable habitats and understanding the specific needs of various species, making it an essential resource f...

Are You Tired of Constantly Being Told "No"?How often have you felt powerless, your ideas dismissed, or your dreams crushed by the word "no"? Do you find yourself hesitating to speak up, fearing the rejection that may come? If so, you're not alone - many of us have been there, feeling stuck and unsure of how to turn the tide.