This "very absorbing look at technological catastrophes and why they happen"explores systemic breakdowns behind disasters from Chernobyl to the Challenger ( Booklist).Inviting Disaster delves into over fifty of history's worst catastrophes in order to show how increasingly "smart" systems leave us wide open to human tragedy. Weaving a dramatic narrative that explains how breakdowns in these systems result in...

From transforming the ways of war to offering godlike views of inaccessible spots, revolutionizing rescues worldwide, and providing some of our most-watched TV moments—including the cloud of newscopters that trailed O. J. Simpson’s Bronco—the helicopter is far more capable than early inventors expected. Now James Chiles profiles the many helicoptrians who contributed to the development of this amazing machine, and pays tribute to the selfless heroism of pilots and crews. A virtual...

Painful Birth is the astounding story of how Chile narrowly escaped becoming a Leninist/Stalinist slave state in the early 1970s and over a relatively short historic period was transformed into the near paragon of freedom and prosperity that it is today. The book not only narrates the events but also explains the economic policies, institutional transformation, and ideological change involved. Painful Birth provides an invaluable case study in economic growth, international relations, poli...

An ecotourism site guide for Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.This is a compilation of three nature travel guides: ‘Wildlife of Amboro National Park, Boliva’; ‘Birds of Chile’ and; ‘Birds of North West Argentina’. Note that this is not an identification guide, instead it describes places to visit. This ebook is in full colour with extensive internal links to help navigation.With Ecotourism in Bolivia, Chile and Argentina you c...

The critical issues concerning the development of a substantial and enduring democracy in Chile are those of strengthening civil society, democratizing the permanent institutions of the state, and building an economy geared to effectively satisfy human needs. In this book, the authors offer a critique of the Chilean transition and of the Aylwin electoral regime, analyzing the linkage between political compromises made prior to the civilians’ assumption of power and the choice of socioecono...

In "Letters on the Moral and Religious State of South America," James D.D. Thomson provides a profound exploration of the ethical and spiritual landscape of 19th-century South America, weaving together vivid observations and insightful critiques. Through a series of correspondence, Thomson employs a letter format that personalizes his reflections, revealing the interplay between societal conditions and moral considerations. His prose is both eloquent and didactic, aiming to enlighten reade...

The founder of MillionaireMoms.com shares the inspiring stories—and secrets—of thirty-five women who made millions while raising their children.Women truly can do it all, and Joyce Bone is living proof. As a stay at home mom with limited resources, Joyce started her own business, EarthCare, and grew it into a publicly traded company. Her first step toward success was deciding to believe it was possible. And she's not the only woman to turn her dream life into a rea...

No exenta de aquel espíritu decimonónico que bregaba entre el interés por el conocimiento y la búsqueda de aventuras, la obra que presentamos es la descripción más acabada de Santiago del siglo XIX. Sustentada en la capacidad de observación y en el rigor de un científico, pero sensible además al paisaje, a las gentes y a la ciudad como un hecho urbano, la descripción de Santiago realizada por el astrónomo norteamericano James Melville Gilliss asoma hoy como una verdadera guía culta que no ...