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Demagogue: The Fight to Save Democracy from Its Worst Enemies
by Michael Signer“An intellectual lifeline for anyone who believes America should be on freedom’s side, and knows, in their heart, that there must be a better way.” —Peter Beinart, New York Times–bestselling authorA demagogue is a tyrant who owes his initial rise to the democratic support of the masses. Huey Long, Hugo Chavez, and Moqtada al-Sadr are all clear examples of this dangerous byproduct of democracy. Demagogue takes a long view of the fight to defend democracy from within, from the brutal general Cleon in ancient Athens, the demagogues who plagued the bloody French Revolution, George W. Bush’s naïve democratic experiment in Iraq, and beyond. This compelling narrative weaves stories about some of history’s most fascinating figures, including Adolf Hitler, Senator Joe McCarthy, and General Douglas Macarthur, and explains how humanity’s urge for liberty can give rise to dark forces that threaten that very freedom. To find the solution to democracy’s demagogue problem, the book delves into the stories of four great thinkers who all personally struggled with democracy—Plato, Alexis de Tocqueville, Leo Strauss, and Hannah Arendt.“Michael Signer’s erudite and eloquent defense of constitutional democracy against its demagogic counterfeit should be required reading for the citizens of established and emerging democracies alike.” —Michael Lind, author of The New Class War“An original foreign policy vision for the 21st century that puts democracy protection alongside democracy promotion. This is vital reading for anyone who cares about one of the great international challenges of the years ahead.” —Andrei Cherny, author of The Candy Bombers
Learning Web Design: A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Images
by Jennifer RobbinsDo you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You'll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices. Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various techniques and short quizzes to make sure you understand key concepts. This thoroughly revised sixth edition is ideal for students and professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels. It's simple and clear enough for beginners yet thorough enough to be a useful reference for experienced developers keeping their skills up-to-date. Build HTML pages with text, links, images, tables, and forms Use style sheets (CSS) for formatting text, colors, backgrounds, page layout, and simple animation effects Use CSS Flexbox and Grid Layout for sophisticated and flexible page designs Learn the ins and outs of responsive web design to make web pages look great on all devices Get an introductory lesson in JavaScript programming, and use it to add functionality to web pages Understand the ways in which JavaScript has become central to the web development workflow Create and optimize web images so they'll download as quickly as possible Get to know the superpowers of the SVG format </p? The sixth edition features a completely rewritten and expanded JavaScript section written by Aaron Gustafson that provides more opportunities to practice writing code.
The MAGA Doctrine: The Only Ideas That Will Win the Future
by Charlie KirkNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.The movement that brought Donald Trump to the White House has better ideas than the old right or the new left. It’s time that the rest of America started listening.The Tea Party began as a protest for patriots who feared Big Government. President Trump has become a hero for patriots who are against Big Everything. Fed up with Silicon Valley, the media, liberal higher education, the military-industrial complex, Twitter mobs, swamp monsters, Big Pharma, out-of-control prosecutors, and gun-grabbing fascists, ordinary Americans miss the days when America cared about rule of the people, by the people, and for the people. Remember when you didn’t feel bombarded on all sides by coastal billionaires and their government stooges? The MAGA Doctrine urges an overdue restoration of self-rule by a populace long taken for granted by its rulers. Turning Point USA founder and social media superstar Charlie Kirk explains once and for all why a New York real estate magnate found an audience among young conservatives all over the country. Trump and his allies are working to protect all the small things that both parties dismissed: local businesses, families, churches, and the rights of the individual. Kirk explains why it took a reality TV superstar to see past the sclerotic and power-hungry institutions, from the United Nations and Google to Harvard and Viacom, working to crush real America. The Trump Doctrine is all about giving you a say in the future of America and a hand in making it happen. As the mainstream media keep churning out lies about the “real reasons” behind the new conservative agenda, Charlie Kirk’s The MAGA Doctrine is a powerful reminder of the true narrative of freedom and greatness that swept Donald Trump to the presidency.
Instrumentation for Audiology and Hearing Science
by Shlomo Silman Michele B. EmmerUnderstanding the array and complexity of instrumentation available to audiologists and hearing scientists is important to students, beginning clinicians and even seasoned professionals. This book is a comprehensive and accessible look at instrumentation used in these fields. The expert authors introduce the laws of physics as they relate to audiology and hearing science and explain concepts in electronics directly related to instrumentation used in audiology and hearing science (filtering, immittance, digital signal processing including FFT, power reflectance, microphones, receivers, amplifiers, and so forth). They also provide an invaluable introduction to digital technology and further cover details on the calibration of equipment (ANSI standards, audiometer, otoacoustic emissions, and other evoked potentials).
A Week at the Airport
by Alain De BottonGiven unprecedented access to one of the world’s busiest airports as a “writer-in-residence,” Alain de Botton found it to be a showcase for many of the major crosscurrents of the modern world—from our faith in technology to our destruction of nature, from our global interconnectedness to our romanticizing of the exotic. He met travelers from all over and spoke with everyone from baggage handlers to pilots to the airport chaplain. Weaving together these conversations and his own observations—of everything from the poetry of room service menus to the eerie silence in the middle of the runway at midnight—de Botton has produced an extraordinary meditation on a place that most of us never slow down enough to see clearly. Lavishly illustrated in color by renowned photographer Richard Baker, A Week at the Airport reveals the airport in all its turbulence and soullessness and—yes—even beauty.
Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System
by Lee Ann Remington Denise GoodwinProviding the ocular anatomy and physiology content needed for a thorough comprehension of this complex field, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System, 4th Edition, offers a solid foundation for recognizing and understanding specific clinical situations and how they relate to anatomic structure. <p><p> This concise, well-referenced resource covers the clinical anatomy of the eye, its adnexa and visual pathways, and histologic information—the information you need for success in coursework, certification exams, and clinical practice. - Features vivid, full-color illustrations that help you visualize the clinical anatomy of the eye along with the cellular physiology behind diseases and disorders of the visual system. - Emphasizes clinical application throughout, helping you better understand the processes that occur in disease and dysfunction. Clinical Comment sections offer a unique focus on clinical situations, conditions, diseases, and treatments. <P><P> - Contains new OCT, OCTA, MRI, and CT images that demonstrate clinical views of ocular anatomy. OCT technology is incorporated to describe the retinal layers, newly described anatomical components of the vitreous, corneal and anterior chamber angle anatomy, and the choroidal and retinal vasculature. - Covers current topics such as genes essential in eye development, scleral and choroidal changes occurring with myopia progression, limbal stem cells, age-related macular degeneration and VEGF therapies, and microinvasive glaucoma surgical procedures. - Includes updated concepts and terminology: Edinger Westfall preganglionic cells, sensory innervation to the cornea, knees of Wilbrand, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, and more. - Provides expert coverage by a practicing optometrist, giving you a practical framework for recognizing and understanding clinical situations, problems, and treatments.
Becoming Quantum Safe: Protect Your Business and Mitigate Risks with Post-Quantum Cryptography and Crypto-Agility
by Jai Singh Arun Ray Harishankar Walid RjaibiA practical guide to navigating cryptographic challenges in the era of quantum computing. Becoming Quantum Safe: Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography to Mitigate Risks and Protect Your Business is a is a definitive, pragmatic guide designed for CISOs, CTOs, CIOs, CROs, CCOs, CDOs, DPOs, security leaders, and technology executives who need to understand and act on the challenge posed by quantum computing to current cryptography. This comprehensive playbook delivers step-by-step strategies for transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)—ensuring your organization remains secure, compliant, and resilient in the quantum era. Authored by leading experts in cybersecurity, cryptography, and quantum technologies, this book demystifies the quantum threat, explains the vulnerabilities in today's encryption, and provides clear, actionable guidance to achieve crypto-agility and implement quantum-safe cryptography. What You Will Learn: What is Quantum Computing and how it Threatens Current Encryption Understand the basics of quantum computing and the challenges it poses to RSA, ECC, and other widely used encryption. Gain explanations of Shor's Algorithm, Grover's Algorithm, and how they impact classical cryptography. Practical Crypto-Agility Strategies Learn how to build a crypto-agile enterprise—one that can rapidly adopt, test, deploy, and manage new cryptographic standards without disrupting business operations. A Roadmap to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Adoption Follow a proven, step-by-step framework to transition from classical to quantum-safe cryptography. Identify key milestones, address operational challenges, and implement solutions that safeguard data, operations, and digital trust. Learn about the consortia work that brings together players in the ecosystem and how one can leverage the work being done to accelerate the quantum safe journey. Case Studies Across Industries See how global leaders in banking, financial services, government, telecommunications, healthcare, and retail are adopting post-quantum cryptography to mitigate risks, achieve compliance, and future-proof their security infrastructure. Why This Book Matters Now: The quantum threat to encryption is real and time-sensitive. Quantum computers will render today's encryption obsolete, exposing sensitive data, customer trust, and business continuity. Regulatory pressures are rising. Governments and standards bodies across the globe are mandating quantum-safe transitions. Organizations that embrace crypto-agility today will lead the future, maintaining a secure competitive edge in a quantum-powered world.
6G Urban Innovation: AI and Digital Twin for Next-Gen Sustainable Cities (ISTE Invoiced)
by Abhishek Kumar Mariya Ouaissa Mariyam Ouaissa Ashu Taneja Suresh Vishnudas LimkarThis book presents the 6G powered integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin (DT) technology for sustainable smart cities. In the context of smart cities, 6G, AI and DT hold enormous potential for transformation by boosting city infrastructure and planning, streamlining healthcare facilities, and improving transportation. 6G offers high speed and low latency seamless transfer of vast amounts of data which, when analyzed with sophisticated AI models, enhance the decision-making capabilities for smart city infrastructure and urban planning. DT technology, through continuous monitoring and virtual modeling of urban ecosystems, enables predictive maintenance for energy distribution, water management and waste management in a smart city landscape for environmental sustainability. 6G Urban Innovation covers the 6G technological innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered in the implementation of AI and DT for transforming smart cities for a sustainable future.
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (ISTE Invoiced)
by Franck DebosThe Ethics of Artificial Intelligence discusses the need for ethics accompanying developments in artificial intelligence, from the point of view of different disciplinary fields and sectors of activity. Artificial intelligence is profoundly restructuring our practices, creating new methods and significantly influencing the way we think and interact, at the level of individuals, organizations and societies, whether in our private, public or professional lives. This book begins with a rather conceptual approach, particularly focusing on the possible future of AI. It then highlights the urgent need to establish an ethical framework for the uses associated with AI, illustrating two booming sectors of activity. Finally, it discusses the ethics of AI in professional sectors that are undergoing major changes because of the digitization of their activities.
Fungi For Dummies
by Rene Fester KratzDiscover the fundamentals of fungi with this engaging and easy-to-follow book Fungi For Dummies gives you an in-depth view of the wide world of mycology. With this science-focused yet clear and readable book, you'll dig deep into the science of the fascinating organisms that help this planet thrive. Learn about fungi classifications and structures, their uses in and beyond medicine, their importance to environmental sustainability, and how they have shaped human cultures around the world. Go beyond the typical mushroom field guide and get a thorough introduction to the study of mycology that tracks a typical undergraduate course in the field. Grasp the basics of mycology, including how fungi grow and how they differ from plants Discover the role fungi play in ecosystems around the world Learn to classify the different biological structures that appear in fungi Know the various fungal groups and their roles in nature and in human endeavors Perfect for those who want or need to get a grasp on mycology, Fungi For Dummies is an approachable introduction to this essential organism group.
Diabetes Cookbook For Canadians For Dummies
by Adrienne NgaiPractical and delicious recipes for people with prediabetes and diabetes looking to stay healthy and satisfied Diabetes Cookbook For Canadians For Dummies helps you manage your condition while eating well. Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes for every meal, to the point information from the latest Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines, and guidance on treatments and lifestyle changes that can help you be and feel better. This updated edition features new information on weight loss medications, plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, new and easy recipes, and other key revisions that make this book a must. Plus, you'll find air fryer and Instant Pot recipes, ideas for using all your cooking gadgets, and handy guidelines that you can use to balance your diet. Delicious, nutritious, diabetes-friendly meals are headed your way, thanks to this Dummies guide. Discover ways to eat well while managing your diabetes Find expert tips for pairing a healthy diet with other lifestyle changes and treatments Update yourself on the latest Canadian diabetes and nutrition recommendations Get inclusive, satisfying recipes and weight loss recommendations Diabetes Cookbook For Canadians For Dummies is an excellent resource for those with prediabetes or diabetes looking to manage their condition. If you have a loved one with diabetes, this book will help you cook meals that can help manage their blood sugars and are satisfying for both of you.
Spider-Man For Dummies
by Eric GrundhauserGet to know your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!Peter Parker isn’t a millionaire, super scientist, or secret spy. In fact, his normal life (outside of that pesky spider bite that gave him unique powers) is what makes him so beloved. Spider-Man For Dummies unweaves the web of this friendly neighborhood super hero and dives into how Spider-Man came to be. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics, this fun and friendly guide features full-color art taken directly from the comics. You’ll be able to observe first-hand the evolution of the spider-suit and uncover the powers of this iconic hero. Get to know the other major characters that play a part in Peter’s life, both family and foes, and learn more about Spider-Man’s credo: "With great power there must also come great responsibility." Before long, you’ll understand how an unassuming kid from Queens managed to secure his spot as one of the great Marvel super heroes. Discover the origins of Spider-Man’s arachnid abilities Trace the evolution of the spider-suit Meet the friends, family, and foes featured in the comics Understand Spider-Man’s inner struggles through triumph and tragedy Explore the epic crossovers and greatest Spider-Man team-ups For super fans, casual comic book readers, and people new to Marvel super heroes altogether, Spider-Man For Dummies has something to make everyone’s Spidey-Sense tingle.
Inside the Teenage Mind: Empowering Teens to Thrive in a Changing World
by Andrew LeechA must-have guide for parents and professionals navigating the complexities of today's youth. Teenagers are navigating one of the most complex and transformative stages of life—full of rapid change, emotional highs and lows, and evolving identities. Thriving Through Teenage Years: An Expert's Guide to Adolescent Health blends cutting-edge research with real-world case studies and expert insights to provide a comprehensive roadmap for supporting teens. This must-have guide tackles the most pressing challenges facing today’s teens: Tackles the big issues facing teens—offering practical strategies to support them through challenges like anxiety, body image, identity struggles, substance use, and social pressures. Takes a holistic approach—exploring the interactions between physical and mental health in teens. Guides you through supporting a teen engaging in risky behaviors—including self-harm and suicidal thoughts, with practical advice on how to approach difficult conversations and a safety plan template to help create a structured, supportive response. Explores the influence of digital media and artificial intelligence—examining the important links between technology, teenage behavior, brain development, and mental health. Provides practical tools and strategies—featuring easy-to-use checklists, questions to ask your doctor or psychologist, signs that indicate when to seek help, a comprehensive resource list and communication tips tailored to different stages of adolescence. Features real-life case studies—with powerful insights from teens and their families, sharing their struggles, successes, and the strategies that helped them get through. Takes a neuroaffirming approach—offering guidance on understanding teenage challenges through a neurodiverse lens, supporting the unique needs of all adolescents. Written for—parents, educators, and professionals in psychology, education, social work, and healthcare professionals who support adolescents. Thriving Through Teenage Years takes a compassionate and practical approach to understanding teenage behavior and fostering resilience. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a General Practitioner working with teens, Dr. Andrew Leech shares expert advice on maintaining open communication, supporting mental health, navigating screen use, and empowering young people with the tools they need to thrive. More than just a guide, this book is about helping teens find their purpose, embrace their identity, and recognize the value they bring to the world.
Take Control of Tahoe
by Joe KissellApple has given Macs a new look and feel with macOS 26 Tahoe. But it's not just a pretty face. Tahoe adds impressive features that will save you time and effort while enabling you to customize your Mac like never before. This book is your complete guide to what's new in Tahoe and how to upgrade.
iPhone and iPad Basics
by Josh CentersiPhones and iPads were intended to be easy to use, but over the years, a lot of complexity has crept in. As a result, most of us—even those who have been using these devices for years—jump through unnecessary hoops to perform basic tasks and overlook helpful but less-than-obvious features. This book walks you through everything you need to know to navigate your device with ease.
Mac Basics
by Joe KissellThis book is a thorough, friendly guide to using a Mac, starting from scratch. It covers both the Mac hardware and macOS, as well as Apple’s built-in apps. Whether you're a new to Macs or someone who has been struggling because no one ever taught you the ins and outs, you'll learn how to become a confident Mac user.
Take Control of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
by Glenn FleishmanDiscover all the changes in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, which breathe new life into your iPhone and iPad with major new features and interface changes. In this book, renowned technology author Glenn Fleishman shows you what's new and how to upgrade.
The Coaches
by Bill LibbyThis classic book on coaching has been used as a reference guide for generations of coaches in football, baseball, soccer, gymnastics and swimming. Sports journalist Bill Libby collected wisdom from over 50 different coaches including Vince Lombardi, Bill Russell, Lefty Phillips, Billy Martin, Casey Stengel, Tom Landry, Woody Hayes, Leo Durocher, Bear Bryant, and Red Auerbach. While there are plenty of books that serve as technical manuals to the profession, The Coaches covers the reasons, tricks, motivations and passion behind this most unusual pursuit. It's why some of the most famous names in contemporary coaching keep coming back to this quintessential work of sports journalism.
The Tower
by Richard Martin SternThis is the incredible suspense novel that inspired the famous movie The Towering Inferno staring Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway and William Holden. The World Communications Center is a glittering skyscraper that is fatally flawed in its design, compromised through dubious means. On opening night the building&’s systems fail spectacularly and the structure descends into violence and chaos, trapping the VIP guests of a gala opening celebration. It is up to the assembled governors and mayors, millionaires, government officials and ambassadors to find common cause if they are ever to survive the tower. Master storyteller Richard Martin Stern has crafted a six-hour thrill ride that leaves adrenal glands empty and jaws unhinged – The Tower is a suspense classic that is not easily forgotten.
Oil: Resources Production Uses Impacts
by Vaclav SmilEnergy expert Vaclav Smil presents a sharp-witted and approachable guide to oil's origins, exploration, extraction and use. This book is the perfect starting point for readers who wish to understand the science and culture behind our oil-driven world.
Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, & Einstein's Brain: The Remarkable Stories Behind the Great Objects and Artifacts of History, From Antiquity to the Modern Era
by Harvey RachlinLeap across time with bestselling author Harvey Rachlin as he collects over 50 of the most fascinating objects in the world, under one book. The Mounted Hide of Stonewall Jackson's Battle Horse, The Black Obelisk, The Rosetta Stone, George Washington's False Teeth, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's Uniform Coat, The Elephant Man's Skeleton, and Lincoln's Death Bed are just some of the objects Rachlin explores with wit, pick and an amazing sense of spectacle. Publisher's Weekly calls Lucy's Bone's, Sacred Stones, and Einstein's Brain "entertaining and enlightening." Library Journal declares Rachin's work "fascinating." Parade says it is "detailed and authoritative." It is also intensely moving as Rachlin weaves together seemingly disparate histories into a holistic statement that celebrates human endeavor. This book is not simply wonderful -- it is full of wonder.
The Iron Cage
by Nigel CawthorneA staggering 30,000 British prisoners of war "liberated" from German POW camps by the Soviets at the end of World War II were never returned home. In investigating the fate of victims of the Cold War, Nigel Cawthorne travelled to Siberia to follow their trail.
Vodou Visions: An Encounter with Divine Mystery
by Sallie Ann GlassmanThis book introduces readers to Vodou's rich history, powerful ancestors, and vibrant spirits, known as Lwa. With more than one hundred breathtaking illustrations, Vodou Visions reveals how to honor and invoke the Lwa with specific ceremonial offerings and litanies. Using methods drawn from more than twenty years of practice, Vodou priestess Sallie Ann Glassman shares purification and empowerment rituals for individuals, communities, homes and spiritual spaces.
Secret Missions of the Civil War
by Philip Van SternCivil War historian and celebrated author Philip Van Doren Stern presents an underground history woven from first hand accounts of Civil War spies, scouts, detectives and double agents. Secret Missions of the Civil War gives an inside look into the birth of modern spy warfare: secret codes, Allen Pinkerton, assassinations, McClellan's personal spy, European arms dealing, the Secret Service, Morgan and Mosby, the stunning Mrs. Rose O&’Neal, privateers, the New York draft riots and torpedoes. Through astute and carefully documented commentary, Stern shows how seemingly random acts of underground warfare dramatically influenced the course of the war and American history.
Murder in the Walls
by Richard Martin SternMurder in the Walls is the story of a murdered prostitute and a cop determined to find the killer. Flora Hobbs owned one of New Mexico's oldest Spanish-style houses, and shared it with a bevy of beautiful working girls. When one of them turned up dead -- in a locked room -- Detective Johnny Ortiz followed a scent that went straight beneath Santo Cristo's respectable facade into a world of hustlers, profiteers -- and at least one killer. Welcome to the first Johnny Ortiz mystery, which was set in motion by Richard Martin Stern (The Tower) in 1971. The New York Times Book Review said, "The author knows the country and his people. There is a feeling of desert and mesa, open air, spaciousness ... The prose is lean, the characters convincing, the plotting impeccable."