Post-post-apocalyptic society can be fun.In the 23rd century, as Gaia's Curse starts to lift, Canberra is divided. Leaders of local communities revel in grandiosity in a political landscape pervaded by lust, betrayal and power struggles.The nefarious Baron von Belco and his Coalition of the Largely Unwilling attempt to conquer North Canberra, resulting in the most embarrassing battle in military history. The Governor of Gungahlin just wants a quiet life, despite the machina...

The book delves into the systemic flaws present in the criminal justice system and shines a light on the unjust practices within the prison system. It meticulously unpacks the conditions under which inmates are effectively coerced into laboring under harsh and exploitative circumstances, essentially operating as a modern-day slave labor force. Furthermore, it discusses the process by which the goods produced by these inmates are distributed and sold in the broader market, leading to the fi...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live and The End of Diabetes, an unflinching, provocative exploration of how our food is killing us and the ways in which we are unwitting participants in an unprecedented and exploding health crisis.Fast food is far more than just the burgers, fries, and burritos served at chain restaurants; it is also the toxic, human-engineered products found in every grocery store across America. These include: cold breakf...

This book compares the Bible and psychiatry in-depth, exploring their origins, methodologies, and effectiveness. The author contends that the Bible is a superior source of guidance and wisdom, noting that it was written by men inspired by God's divine Word. As such, the Bible is considered a reliable and trustworthy source of information, offering answers to life's most complex questions.In contrast, psychiatry is depicted as a pseudoscience that lacks credibility and evidence-base...

Applied Urban Design combines 'why' we design and 'who' we design for, with 'how' we design, by providing the reader with a comprehensive and accessible bespoke framework for both understanding and practicing urban design in a contextually responsive manner from appraisal to design delivery. The framework is presented across four distinct steps, covering analysis at strategic and local scales; the urban design program; design development; and technical d...

James Lawson, a business entrepreneur from our times, has grown up with the belief that the main purpose of life is to maximize wealth. He only accepts that climate change is real when he realizes that he can make money out of dealing with it.Struck down by a near-fatal brain tumor, he is put into hibernation until a treatment can be found for his condition.During his long sleep, the world economic order collapses. People have banded together to organize themselves into com...

In the past 5 years, there has been a tremendous increase in interest regarding diagnosis and management the cardiac involvement in sarcoidosis. This includes new imaging techniques, new evidence-based guidelines regarding diagnosis and treatment, as well as results of registries providing information regarding the outcome of disease. With this new information, the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcoidosis has become better served. Many centres are now developing multi-disciplinary cl...

Gift of the Dragon is Book 1 of the Safarus SagaMayghan and Grayce are twin sisters, though quite different, who are about to celebrate their 12th birthday. Their father happens to be the King of Safarus but that doesn't mean their lives are particularly exciting. They might even say it's boring.However, things begin to change one day when the girls come across a mysterious object hidden deep beneath the castle. Others want what they found and will stop at...

In Virtual Activism: Sexuality, the Internet, and a Social Movement in Singapore, cultural anthropologist Robert Phillips provides a detailed, yet accessible, ethnographic case study that looks at the changes in LGBT activism in Singapore in the period 1993-2019. Based on extensive fieldwork conducted with activist organizations and individuals, Phillips illustrates key theoretical ideas – including illiberal pragmatics and neoliberal homonormativity – that, in combination with th...

Get a quick, expert overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and management of pulmonary and extra pulmonary sarcoidosis with this concise, practical resource. Drs. Robert B. Baughman and Dominique Valeyre fully cover the recent advances in various aspects of this disease, including new genetic studies and new diagnostic techniques. It's an ideal resource for pulmonologists and respiratory medicine specialists, as well as primary care physicians and pulmonary/respiratory care nurses. - Provide...

Business ethics is a staple in the news today. One of the most difficult ethical questions facing managers is, To whom are they responsible? Organizations can affect and are affected by many different constituencies-these groups are often called stakeholders. But who are these stakeholders? What sort of managerial attention should they receive? Is there a legal duty to attend to stakeholders or is such a duty legally prohibited due to the shareholder wealth maximization imperative? In shor...

Food today is over-corporatized and under-regulated. It is involved in many immoral, harmful, and illegal practices along production, distribution, and consumption systems. These problematic conditions have significant consequences on public health and well-being, nonhuman animals, and the environment, often simultaneously.In this insightful book, Gray and Hinch explore the phenomenon of food crime. Through discussions of food safety, food fraud, food insecurity, agricultural labou...