This book presents an institutional ethnography of budgeting processes of commissioning contracts within welfare, education, and health ministries as case studies. With the historical surge in the power position of economic globalization organizations and their impact on public sectors’ withdrawal from the role of primary women’s employers, a gap between care worker employees and public sector administrators with respect to skill recognition has emerged in Israel. The book examines precise...

In "Rambles by Land and Water; or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico," Benjamin Moore Norman offers a lyrical and vivid exploration of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples he encountered during his travels. Written in the 19th century, this work exemplifies the literary style of travel writing of the period, merging personal narrative with rich descriptive passages and insightful observations. Norman employs eloquent prose that captures the sights and sounds of Cuba and Mexico, while als...

God or Nature, Whatever is what happens when a philosophy grad student decides to explain Baruch Spinoza—the 17th-century lens grinder who got canceled by every major religion—using sarcasm, swearing, and a deeply unhealthy relationship with Euclidean geometry.Sophia Blackwell takes Spinoza's Ethics (a book structured like a math textbook, only less fun) and translates it into plain, hilarious, possibly heretical English. The result? A philosophical roast that actually teaches you ...

C'est sans doute le plus grand challenge que l'humanité ait jamais eu à relever : nous avons 30 ans pour remplacer le pétrole, le charbon et le gaz par des énergies renouvelables, éolien et photovoltaïque en tête. Mais on ne peut pas faire d'électricité avec seulement du vent et du soleil ! Et la construction de transformateurs, éoliennes ou panneaux solaires, dépend d'une matière première indispensable : les métaux.Notre dépendance aux énergies fossiles va donc se transformer en u...

Ce livre de 23 pages se lit facilement et très facilement, vous donne les 5 règles d'or pour atteindre le succès rapidement et gagner des sommes d'argent considérable.Comment dire adieu à son patron sans le regretter un mois plus tard ?Comment retrouver la LIBERTÉ ?Comment travailler en voyageant partout dans le Monde ?Comment gagner des sommes d'argent énormes ?Comment connaître le succès sans attendre des années en restant salarié ?Comment gagne...

This momentous study of Benjamin's critical practice marks a sea change in Eagleton's thought. Its goal is not merely to contemplate Benjamin's approach to language, history, and art but to chart a dynamic new course for contemporary socialist criticism. To do this, Eagleton brushes Benjamin's Trauerspiel against seventeenth-century British literature, tests his concept of the 'aura' against Freud and Lacan, and undertakes his most sustained engagement with Derrida and the political crossr...

Early May 2011, in a dramatic late-night appearance at the White House, President Obama declared that "justice has been done" as he announced that Osama bin Laden was dead. After more than a decade of military operations across Central Asia and the Middle East, the Al Qaida leader who orchestrated the 9/11 terrorist attacks was finally killed in a firefight with U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan. Although this daring raid marked the end of the longest strategic manhunt in American history, bin L...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if making dinner was the easiest part of your day?In Dump-and-Go Delicious, bestselling home cook Rachel T. Whitmore shows you how to create flavorful, stress-free meals using the simplest cooking methods around—just dump the ingredients and walk away. Whether you’re juggling kids, working late, or simply tired of takeout, this audiobook is packed with 100 quick and easy recipes you can make in 30 minutes or less.

Sybil was written by Benjamin Disraeli, future Prime Minister of Great Britain. He was greatly concerned with the poverty of the working classes, and this novel, with its in-depth exploration of those conditions, expressed and circulated his ideas.

The Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards cover classic wine-producing regions wordwide and profile the top producers. Updated in November 2025, this guide discusses the wines of Burgundy, focusing on the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, including all the great communes (Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Corton, Nuits St. Georges, Clos Vougeot, Chambolle Musigny, Morey St. Denis, Gevrey Chambertin, and others).The guide is divided into two parts. Th...

In "Franklin's Way to Wealth; or, 'Poor Richard Improved'", Benjamin Franklin presents a compelling collection of aphorisms and practical wisdom, woven into a rich narrative that emphasizes the virtues of hard work, thrift, and frugality. This work emerges as an extension of Franklin's earlier writings in his famed "Poor Richard's Almanack," reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of reason and self-improvement. The book offers readers a mix of pragmatic advice and philosophical reflection, sh...

Practical, real-world advice for those looking to build wealth and cash flow through real estate investing!Real estate investing is a great way to start making passive income. While you may be under the impression that it's easy to get started with; it's not. There's a lot that goes into being successful in an area like this, so read this book first.Real estate, unlike some other profession, will always be around. People are always going to need a place to l...