Sencor SWS11 Kellaaeg 12/24 tunni formaat Äratus tukastusfunktsiooniga Toatemperatuuri kuvamine vahemikus 0°C kuni 50°C Välistemperatuuri kuvamine vahemikus -20°C kuni +70°C Näit + 1°C sammuga Täpsus: 0,1°C Andurijuhtme pikkus: 1,8 m Toide: 2 x tüüp AAA patareiga (ei kuulu komplekti)Mõõtmed: 140x80x40 mm Kaal: 137 g | 0 | Vaata | |||
Nature aiavõre, 50 x 150 cm, puit, naturaalne 419736 Nature võre ideaalne alus roosidele ja muudele ronitaimedele. Puitvõre on reguleeritava laiusega.• Tarne 5–7 päeva kõikjale Eestis • Turvalised maksemeetodid: Paypal, pangaülekanne, deebet- ja krediitkaardid, Trustly • Uhiuus toode. 2-aastane garantii • Tasuta tagastamine 30 päeva jooksul | 0 | Vaata | |||
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Brilliant Magnetkauss, roostevaba teras, 2tk, 266x65mm, Tools Tootekood: BT691155 Tööriistad ja tarvikud | 0 | Vaata | |||
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Dashi Colorflex Back Harness Red - adjustable, waterproof guard harness for dogs, red Dashi Colorflex Back Harness Red is a safe, waterproof guard harness for dogs, in red color. It is very durable, made from thermoplastic TPU material. This material is resistant to cracking, easy to clean, and can withstand vigorous pulls, prolonged immersion in water or sand, and changing weather conditions. At the same time, the harness is very pleasant to the touch, with smoothly finished edges. This model features separate adjustments for the front and rear harness, as well as for the chest, allowing the harness to fit the pet's body perfectly. It does not cause discomfort and does not restrict the dog's movements. This is an ideal solution for breeds with atypical body structures. The harness has a four-point buckle that can withstand heavy loads. With the use of two D-rings on the back section, there is the option to attach the leash at the front or back of the harness, depending on individual needs. Attaching close to the neck provides greater control over your companion. Dashi is a Portuguese brand known for its modern and fancy designs of pet accessories. The designer prints will delight with their originality and uplift the mood of many dog or cat owners. Moreover, before hitting the market, all products from the brand undergo strict quality and safety controls. Ensure your pet's comfort, safety, and style with Dashi.. Features of the Dashi Colorflex Back Harness Red:. - waterproof. - safety guarantee. - made from strong thermoplastic TPU material. - high resistance to mechanical damage. - wide range of size adjustments. - does not restrict the dog's movements. - ideal for breeds with atypical body structures. - durable four-point buckle. - two D-rings on the back section. - color: red. - available in four sizes. Dimensions:. Harness Size:. Neck Circumference: (cm). Chest Circumference: (cm). Belt Width: (mm). Harness Weight: (g). XS 22-27 23-35 10 38. S 27-36 34-51 15 78. M 35-47 42-66 20 137. L 47-70 63-107 25 245. Tip: Complete your pet's look with Dashi Colorflex Red: choose a leash or collar from the same series. | 0 | Vaata | |||
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Richmann Tera SK2 PRO "RICHMANN" 18 mm GTIN: 5906741691154 Tööriistad ja tarvikud Terad EXCLUSIVE murduvad 18 mm koos väljalükatava salvega. 12 tk. kastis. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Indica Books Crisis of the Modern World New edition GTIN: 9788186569115 Raamatud Rene Guenon(1886-1951] struck the conscience of the western world by reminding it about the spiritual knowledge that was at the heart of all traditional civilizations but that the modern west had completely sight of. Autorid: Rene Guenon | 0 | Vaata | |||
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Dashi Colorflex Leash Red 120cm - urban, waterproof dog leash, red Dashi Colorflex Leash Red is a safe, waterproof tape leash for dogs, in red color. It is very durable, made from thermoplastic TPU material. This material is resistant to cracking, easy to clean, and can withstand vigorous pulls, prolonged submersion in water or sand, and changing weather conditions. At the same time, the leash is very pleasant to the touch, with smoothly finished edges. If your pet is just learning to walk on a leash, you can be sure that during unexpected movements, the tape will not dig into their body and cause skin abrasions. When rolled up, it easily fits in your hand. At the end of the leash, there is a sturdy, metal swivel snap hook with a unique safety lock. The special latch prevents the snap hook from opening uncontrollably even during running or wild antics (not applicable to size XS). The D-ring, located right by the handle, allows for convenient attachment of waste bags, as well as quick fastening of the leash to a bench or stroller during stops. Dashi is a Portuguese brand known for its modern and fancy designs of pet accessories. The designer prints will delight with their originality and uplift many dog or cat owners. Moreover, before hitting the market, all products of the brand undergo strict quality and safety controls. Provide your pet with comfort, safety, and style with Dashi.. Features of the Dashi Colorflex Leash Red:. - waterproof. - safety guarantee. - made from strong thermoplastic TPU. - high resistance to mechanical damage. - pleasant to the touch. - gentle on the pet's skin. - sturdy snap hook with a unique safety lock (except for size XS). - practical D-ring by the handle. - color: red. - available in four sizes. Sizes:. - XS - width 1cm, length 120cm. - S - width 1.5cm, length 120cm. - M - width 2cm, length 120cm. - L - width 2.5cm, length 120cm. Tip:. Complete the entire Dashi Colorflex Red look: choose a collar or harness from the same series. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Seducer's Diary "In the vast literature of love, The Seducer's Diary is an intricate curiosity--a feverishly intellectual attempt to reconstruct an erotic failure as a pedagogic success, a wound masked as a boast," observes John Updike in his foreword to Sren Kierkegaard's narrative. This work, a chapter from Kierkegaard's first major volume, Either/Or, springs from his relationship with his fiance, Regine Olsen. Kierkegaard fell in love with the young woman, ten years his junior, proposed to her, but then broke off their engagement a year later. This event affected Kierkegaard profoundly. Olsen became a muse for him, and a flood of volumes resulted. His attempt to set right, in writing, what he feels was a mistake in his relationship with Olsen taught him the secret of "indirect communication." The Seducer's Diary, then, becomes Kierkegaard's attempt to portray himself as a scoundrel and thus make their break easier for her. Matters of marriage, the ethical versus the aesthetic, dread, and, increasingly, the severities of Christianity are pondered by Kierkegaard in this intense work. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Birds of the Serengeti Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world's most famous wildlife regions. Birds of the Serengeti is a groundbreaking and essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This easy-to-use guide includes 480 dazzling color photos, an attractive and handy layout, and informative and accessible text that discusses interesting behaviors and provides insights into species background. Rich in detail, this indispensable volume uses a habitat-based approach, making it simple for everyone--from the novice to the experienced birdwatcher--to locate diverse birds in this fascinating area of the world. Looks at more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Speke Gulf Features major plumage variations Habitat-based approach Informative and accessible text | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Jung contra Freud In the autumn of 1912, C. G. Jung, then president of the International Psychoanalytic Association, set out his critique and reformulation of the theory of psychoanalysis in a series of lectures in New York, ideas that were to prove unacceptable to Freud, thus creating a schism in the Freudian school. Jung challenged Freud's understandings of sexuality, the origins of neuroses, dream interpretation, and the unconscious, and Jung also became the first to argue that every analyst should themselves be analyzed. Seen in the light of the subsequent reception and development of psychoanalysis, Jung's critiques appear to be strikingly prescient, while also laying the basis for his own school of analytical psychology. This volume of Jung's lectures includes an introduction by Sonu Shamdasani, Philemon Professor of Jung History at University College London, and editor of "Jung's Red Book." | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Birds of Western Ecuador Western Ecuador is famed for its astonishingly diverse birdlife, from colorful hummingbirds and outrageous toucans to more difficult groups like raptors, flycatchers, and ovenbirds. Here is the ultimate photographic guide to the spectacular birds of this region. Featuring nearly 1,500 stunning color photos of 946 species, this richly detailed and taxonomically sophisticated field guide will help you with even the toughest identification challenges. Species accounts, photos, and color distribution maps appear side by side, making it easier than ever to find what you are looking for, whether you are in the field or preparing for your trip. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Animals of the Serengeti Containing 146 stunning color photos, Animals of the Serengeti is a remarkable look at the mammals and reptiles most likely to be encountered in the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. With an eye-catching layout, accessible text, and easy-to-use format, this detailed photographic guide includes 89 species of mammal and reptile. Useful "Top Tips"--shared by local Tanzanian guides that work in the region--provide visitors with insights into behavioral habits and how to locate specific animals. Filled with vivid anecdotes, Animals of the Serengeti will enable any safari traveler to identify the area's wildlife with ease. Covers the 89 species likely to be encountered in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Features male and female variations Accessible text aimed at safari visitors of all levels | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Expanding Circle What is ethics? Where do moral standards come from? Are they based on emotions, reason, or some innate sense of right and wrong? For many scientists, the key lies entirely in biology - especially in Darwinian theories of evolution and self-preservation. But if evolution is a struggle for survival, why are we still capable of altruism? In his classic study "The Expanding Circle", Peter Singer argues that altruism began as a genetically based drive to protect one's kin and community members but has developed into a consciously chosen ethic with an expanding circle of moral concern. Drawing on philosophy and evolutionary psychology, he demonstrates that human ethics cannot be explained by biology alone. Rather, it is our capacity for reasoning that makes moral progress possible. In a new afterword, Singer takes stock of his argument in light of recent research on the evolution of morality. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Logic Logic is essential to correct reasoning and also has important theoretical applications in philosophy, computer science, linguistics, and mathematics. This book provides an exceptionally clear introduction to classical logic, with a unique approach that emphasizes both the hows and whys of logic. Here Nicholas Smith thoroughly covers the formal tools and techniques of logic while also imparting a deeper understanding of their underlying rationales and broader philosophical significance. In addition, this is the only introduction to logic available today that presents all the major forms of proof - trees, natural deduction in all its major variants, axiomatic proofs, and sequent calculus. The book also features numerous exercises, with solutions available on an accompanying website. "Logic" is the ideal textbook for undergraduates and graduate students seeking a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject. This title provides an essential introduction to classical logic. It emphasizes the how and why of logic. It covers both formal and philosophical issues. It presents all the major forms of proof - from trees to sequent calculus. It features numerous exercises.This is the ideal textbook for undergraduates and graduate students. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Pursuits of Wisdom This is a major reinterpretation of ancient philosophy that recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a complete way of life - and not simply an intellectual discipline. Distinguished philosopher John Cooper traces how, for many ancient thinkers, philosophy was not just to be studied or even used to solve particular practical problems. Rather, philosophy - not just ethics but even logic and physical theory - was literally to be lived. Yet there was great disagreement about how to live philosophically: philosophy was not one but many, mutually opposed, ways of life. Examining this tradition from its establishment by Socrates in the fifth century BCE through Plotinus in the third century CE and the eclipse of pagan philosophy by Christianity, Pursuits of Wisdom examines six central philosophies of living - Socratic, Aristotelian, Stoic, Epicurean, Skeptic, and the Platonist life of late antiquity. The book describes the shared assumptions that allowed these thinkers to conceive of their philosophies as ways of life, as well as the distinctive ideas that led them to widely different conclusions about the best human life.Clearing up many common misperceptions and simplifications, Cooper explains in detail the Socratic devotion to philosophical discussion about human nature, human life, and human good; the Aristotelian focus on the true place of humans within the total system of the natural world; the Stoic commitment to dutifully accepting Zeus' plans; the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure through tranquil activities that exercise perception, thought, and feeling; the Skeptical eschewal of all critical reasoning in forming their beliefs; and, finally, the late Platonist emphasis on spiritual concerns and the eternal realm of Being. Pursuits of Wisdom is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding what the great philosophers of antiquity thought was the true purpose of philosophy - and of life. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Warbler Guide Warblers are among the most challenging birds to identify. They exhibit an array of seasonal plumages and have distinctive yet oft-confused calls and songs. The Warbler Guide enables you to quickly identify any of the 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada. This groundbreaking guide features more than 1,000 stunning color photos, extensive species accounts with multiple viewing angles, and an entirely new system of vocalization analysis that helps you distinguish songs and calls. The Warbler Guide revolutionizes birdwatching, making warbler identification easier than ever before. For more information, please see the author videos on the Princeton University Press website.Covers all 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada Visual quick finders help you identify warblers from any angle Song and call finders make identification easy using a few simple questions Uses sonograms to teach a new system of song identification that makes it easier to understand and hear differences between similar species Detailed species accounts show multiple views with diagnostic points, direct comparisons of plumage and vocalizations with similar species, and complete aging and sexing descriptions New aids to identification include song mnemonics and icons for undertail pattern, color impression, habitat, and behavior Includes field exercises, flight shots, general identification strategies, and quizzes A complete, page-by-page audio companion to all of the 1,000-plus songs and calls covered by the book is available for purchase and download from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library by using the link at www.TheWarblerGuide.com | 0 | Vaata | |||
John Wiley & Sons Inc Game Theory: An Introduction 3rd edition GTIN: 9781394169115 Raamatud Authoritative and quantitative approach to modern game theory with applications from areas including economics, political science, computer science, and engineering Game Theory acknowledges the role of mathematics in making logical and advantageous decisions in adversarial situations and provides a balanced treatment of the subject that is both conceptual and applied. This newly updated and revised Third Edition streamlines the text to introduce readers to the basic theories behind games in a less technical but still mathematically rigorous way, with many new real-world examples from various fields of study, including economics, political science, military science, finance, biological science, and general game playing. The text introduces topics like repeated games, Bayesian equilibria, signaling games, bargaining games, evolutionary stable strategies, extensive games, and network and congestion games, which will be of interest across a wide range of disciplines. Separate sections in each chapter illustrate the use of Mathematica and Gambit software to create, analyze, and implement effective decision-making models. A companion website contains the related Mathematica and Gambit data sets and code. Solutions, hints, and methods used to solve most problems to enable self-learning are in an Appendix. Game Theory includes detailed information on: The von Neumann Minimax Theorem and methods for solving any 2-person zero sum matrix game. Two-person nonzero sum games solved for a Nash Equilibrium using nonlinear programming software or a calculus method. Nash Equilibria and Correlated Equilibria. Repeated games and punishment strategies to enforce cooperation Games in Extensive Form for solving Bayesian and perfect information games using Gambit. N-Person nonzero sum games, games with a continuum of strategies and many models in economics applications, duels, auctions, of Nash Equilibria, and the Stable Matching problem Coalitions and characteristic functions of cooperative games, an exact nucleolus for three-player games, bargaining Game theory in evolutionary processes and population games A trusted and proven guide for students of mathematics, engineering, and economics, the Third Edition of Game Theory is also an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners in economics, finance, engineering, operations research, statistics, and computer science. Autorid: E. N. Barron | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Cooperative Species: Human Reciprocity and Its Evolution GTIN: 9780691158167 Raamatud Why do humans, uniquely among animals, cooperate in large numbers to advance projects for the common good? Contrary to the conventional wisdom in biology and economics, this generous and civic-minded behavior is widespread and cannot be explained simply by far-sighted self-interest or a desire to help close genealogical kin. In A Cooperative Species, Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis--pioneers in the new experimental and evolutionary science of human behavior--show that the central issue is not why selfish people act generously, but instead how genetic and cultural evolution has produced a species in which substantial numbers make sacrifices to uphold ethical norms and to help even total strangers. The authors describe how, for thousands of generations, cooperation with fellow group members has been essential to survival. Groups that created institutions to protect the civic-minded from exploitation by the selfish flourished and prevailed in conflicts with less cooperative groups. Key to this process was the evolution of social emotions such as shame and guilt, and our capacity to internalize social norms so that acting ethically became a personal goal rather than simply a prudent way to avoid punishment. Using experimental, archaeological, genetic, and ethnographic data to calibrate models of the coevolution of genes and culture as well as prehistoric warfare and other forms of group competition, A Cooperative Species provides a compelling and novel account of how humans came to be moral and cooperative. Autorid: Samuel Bowles, Herbert Gintis | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Office Hours with a Geometric Group Theorist GTIN: 9780691158662 Raamatud Geometric group theory is the study of the interplay between groups and the spaces they act on, and has its roots in the works of Henri Poincare, Felix Klein, J.H.C. Whitehead, and Max Dehn. Office Hours with a Geometric Group Theorist brings together leading experts who provide one-on-one instruction on key topics in this exciting and relatively new field of mathematics. It's like having office hours with your most trusted math professors. An essential primer for undergraduates making the leap to graduate work, the book begins with free groups--actions of free groups on trees, algorithmic questions about free groups, the ping-pong lemma, and automorphisms of free groups. It goes on to cover several large-scale geometric invariants of groups, including quasi-isometry groups, Dehn functions, Gromov hyperbolicity, and asymptotic dimension. It also delves into important examples of groups, such as Coxeter groups, Thompson's groups, right-angled Artin groups, lamplighter groups, mapping class groups, and braid groups. The tone is conversational throughout, and the instruction is driven by examples. Accessible to students who have taken a first course in abstract algebra, Office Hours with a Geometric Group Theorist also features numerous exercises and in-depth projects designed to engage readers and provide jumping-off points for research projects. Autorid: Matt Clay, Dan Margalit | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Philosophical Logic GTIN: 9780691156330 Raamatud Philosophical Logic is a clear and concise critical survey of nonclassical logics of philosophical interest written by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject. After giving an overview of classical logic, John Burgess introduces five central branches of nonclassical logic (temporal, modal, conditional, relevantistic, and intuitionistic), focusing on the sometimes problematic relationship between formal apparatus and intuitive motivation. Requiring minimal background and arranged to make the more technical material optional, the book offers a choice between an overview and in-depth study, and it balances the philosophical and technical aspects of the subject.The book emphasizes the relationship between models and the traditional goal of logic, the evaluation of arguments, and critically examines apparatus and assumptions that often are taken for granted.Philosophical Logic provides an unusually thorough treatment of conditional logic, unifying probabilistic and model-theoretic approaches. It underscores the variety of approaches that have been taken to relevantistic and related logics, and it stresses the problem of connecting formal systems to the motivating ideas behind intuitionistic mathematics. Each chapter ends with a brief guide to further reading.Philosophical Logic addresses students new to logic, philosophers working in other areas, and specialists in logic, providing both a sophisticated introduction and a new synthesis. Autorid: John P. Burgess | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Revolution of the Mind: Radical Enlightenment and the Intellectual Origins of Modern Democracy GTIN: 9780691152608 Raamatud Democracy, free thought and expression, religious tolerance, individual liberty, political self-determination of peoples, sexual and racial equality--these values have firmly entered the mainstream in the decades since they were enshrined in the 1948 U.N. Declaration of Human Rights. But if these ideals no longer seem radical today, their origin was very radical indeed--far more so than most historians have been willing to recognize. In A Revolution of the Mind, Jonathan Israel, one of the world's leading historians of the Enlightenment, traces the philosophical roots of these ideas to what were the least respectable strata of Enlightenment thought--what he calls the Radical Enlightenment. Originating as a clandestine movement of ideas that was almost entirely hidden from public view during its earliest phase, the Radical Enlightenment matured in opposition to the moderate mainstream Enlightenment dominant in Europe and America in the eighteenth century. During the revolutionary decades of the 1770s, 1780s, and 1790s, the Radical Enlightenment burst into the open, only to provoke a long and bitter backlash. A Revolution of the Mind shows that this vigorous opposition was mainly due to the powerful impulses in society to defend the principles of monarchy, aristocracy, empire, and racial hierarchy--principles linked to the upholding of censorship, church authority, social inequality, racial segregation, religious discrimination, and far-reaching privilege for ruling groups. In telling this fascinating history, A Revolution of the Mind reveals the surprising origin of our most cherished values--and helps explain why in certain circles they are frequently disapproved of and attacked even today. Autorid: Jonathan Israel | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Plum in the Golden Vase or, Chin P'ing Mei, Volume Three GTIN: 9780691150185 Raamatud In this third volume of a planned five-volume series, David Roy provides a complete and annotated translation of the famous "Chin P'ing Mei", an anonymous sixteenth-century Chinese novel that focuses on the domestic life of His-men Ch'ing, a corrupt, upwardly mobile merchant who maintains a harem of six wives and concubines. This work, known primarily for its erotic realism, is also a landmark in the development of narrative art - not only from a specifically Chinese perspective but also in a world-historical context. Written during the second half of the sixteenth century and first published in 1618, "The Plum in the Golden Vase" is noted for its surprisingly modern technique. With the possible exception of "The Tale of Genji" (ca. 1010) and "Don Quixote" (1605, 1615), there is no earlier work of prose fiction of equal sophistication in world literature. Although its importance in the history of Chinese narrative has long been recognized, the technical virtuosity of the author, which is more reminiscent of the Dickens of Bleak House, the Joyce of Ulysses, or the Nabokov of Lolita than anything in earlier Chinese fiction, has not yet received adequate recognition.This is partly because all of the existing European translations are either abridged or based on an inferior recension of the text. This translation and its annotation aim to faithfully represent and elucidate all the rhetorical features of the original in its most authentic form and thereby enable the Western reader to appreciate this Chinese masterpiece at its true worth. Replete with convincing portrayals of the darker side of human nature, it should appeal to anyone interested in a compelling story, compellingly told. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Young Turks' Crime against Humanity GTIN: 9780691159560 Raamatud Introducing new evidence from more than 600 secret Ottoman documents, this book demonstrates in unprecedented detail that the Armenian Genocide and the expulsion of Greeks from the late Ottoman Empire resulted from an official effort to rid the empire of its Christian subjects. Presenting these previously inaccessible documents along with expert context and analysis, Taner Akam's most authoritative work to date goes deep inside the bureaucratic machinery of Ottoman Turkey to show how a dying empire embraced genocide and ethnic cleansing. Although the deportation and killing of Armenians was internationally condemned in 1915 as a "crime against humanity and civilization," the Ottoman government initiated a policy of denial that is still maintained by the Turkish Republic. The case for Turkey's "official history" rests on documents from the Ottoman imperial archives, to which access has been heavily restricted until recently. It is this very source that Akam now uses to overturn the official narrative. The documents presented here attest to a late-Ottoman policy of Turkification, the goal of which was no less than the radical demographic transformation of Anatolia.To that end, about one-third of Anatolia's 15 million people were displaced, deported, expelled, or massacred, destroying the ethno-religious diversity of an ancient cultural crossroads of East and West, and paving the way for the Turkish Republic. By uncovering the central roles played by demographic engineering and assimilation in the Armenian Genocide, this book will fundamentally change how this crime is understood and show that physical destruction is not the only aspect of the genocidal process. | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Subprime Solution GTIN: 9780691156323 Raamatud The subprime mortgage crisis has already wreaked havoc on the lives of millions of people and now it threatens to derail the U.S. economy and economies around the world. In this trenchant book, best-selling economist Robert Shiller reveals the origins of this crisis and puts forward bold measures to solve it. He calls for an aggressive response - a restructuring of the institutional foundations of the financial system that will not only allow people once again to buy and sell homes with confidence, but will create the conditions for greater prosperity in America and throughout the deeply interconnected world economy. Shiller blames the subprime crisis on the irrational exuberance that drove the economy's two most recent bubbles - in stocks in the 1990s and in housing between 2000 and 2007. He shows how these bubbles led to the dangerous overextension of credit now resulting in foreclosures, bankruptcies, and write-offs, as well as a global credit crunch. To restore confidence in the markets, Shiller argues, bailouts are needed in the short run. But he insists that these bailouts must be targeted at low-income victims of subprime deals.In the longer term, the subprime solution will require leaders to revamp the financial framework by deploying an ambitious package of initiatives to inhibit the formation of bubbles and limit risks, including better financial information; simplified legal contracts and regulations; expanded markets for managing risks; home equity insurance policies; income-linked home loans; and new measures to protect consumers against hidden inflationary effects. This powerful book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how we got into the subprime mess - and how we can get out. In a new preface to this powerful book, Shiller discusses the development of the crisis in relation to the ideas presented in "The Subprime Solution". | 0 | Vaata | |||
Princeton University Press Spirit of Cities GTIN: 9780691159690 Raamatud Cities shape the lives and outlooks of billions of people, yet they have been overshadowed in contemporary political thought by nation-states, identity groups, and concepts like justice and freedom. The Spirit of Cities revives the classical idea that a city expresses its own distinctive ethos or values. In the ancient world, Athens was synonymous with democracy and Sparta represented military discipline. In this original and engaging book, Daniel Bell and Avner de-Shalit explore how this classical idea can be applied to today's cities, and they explain why philosophy and the social sciences need to rediscover the spirit of cities. Bell and de-Shalit look at nine modern cities and the prevailing ethos that distinguishes each one. The cities are Jerusalem (religion), Montreal (language), Singapore (nation building), Hong Kong (materialism), Beijing (political power), Oxford (learning), Berlin (tolerance and intolerance), Paris (romance), and New York (ambition). Bell and de-Shalit draw upon the richly varied histories of each city, as well as novels, poems, biographies, tourist guides, architectural landmarks, and the authors' own personal reflections and insights.They show how the ethos of each city is expressed in political, cultural, and economic life, and also how pride in a city's ethos can oppose the homogenizing tendencies of globalization and curb the excesses of nationalism. The Spirit of Cities is unreservedly impressionistic. Combining strolling and storytelling with cutting-edge theory, the book encourages debate and opens up new avenues of inquiry in philosophy and the social sciences. It is a must-read for lovers of cities everywhere. In a new preface, Bell and de-Shalit further develop their idea of "civicism," the pride city dwellers feel for their city and its ethos over that of others. | 0 | Vaata | |||
CFZ The Highest Strangeness WEIRDEST OF THE WEIRD The world of forteana (strange phenomena) is by its nature, odd. Encounters with sea serpents, ghosts and UFOs for example are far from everyday. Yet there are reports in the annals of forteana that go far beyond the simply weird. In this book we look at high strangeness cases that make even the most seasoned of researchers balk. This parade of the damned includes... THE GHOST OF A TREE THAT HAUNTED A FORMER DOCTOR WHO A GIANT CAT WITH HUMAN EYES THAT SAVED TWO BOYS FROM A PAEDOPHLE LATTER DAY DRAGON SIGHTINGS AND DRAGON WORSHIP CULTS THE EXORCISM OF LOCH NESS BIGFOOT HAUNTING HOUSES LIKE A GHOST THE BLOOD SUCKING VEGETABLE MAN GIANT AMOEBAS FROM SPACE THE IRISH WATER RHINO DAEMONIC BLACK DOGS IN FLYING SAUCERS THE RABBIT SMASHING GOBLIN OF LIVERPOOL THE BIG GAY RAPIST HIPPO MAN THE GIANT SNAKE THAT HAUNTED A WHOLE TOWN MINCE PIE MARTIANS A PHANTOM SPACE CLOWN ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT GEF THE TALKING MONGOOSE THE DEMON THAT HAUNTED N.A.S.A THE GIANT PHANTOM CRAB THE PIG STRANGLING EVIL CLOUD OF RUNCORN SPACE PENGUINS THE MELTING MAN OF BRAZIL A COMIC BOOK CHARACTER WHO CAME TO LIFE HAUNTINGS BY MUPPETS THE GHOST OF ELVIS IN JARROW Who, what where and why? This book attempts to find out. | 0 | Vaata | |||





























