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Topics explored in this dialogue include: how you can address the greatest challenge of our times, the role of the arts in deep ecology, how the shift from linear thinking to systems thinking in the sciences affects us now and in the future, understanding the complexity of living systems and life itself, why creativity is the driving force of evolution, what religion and deep ecology have in common, what's really behind the information age, and the mathematics of complexity.

America's blueprint for mass education has been followed across the globe - yet international student assessments show that achievement varies sharply, with the US and much of Europe typically scoring average at best. Not surprisingly, this state of affairs has sparked anxieties about an educational crisis. The problem, if there is one, is highly complex, and in these 24 thought-provoking lectures led by an associate professor of comparative and international education, you'll take a meaningful look at education around the world to understand why.

The first part of contemporary Russian Banking History, covering last 25 years. The collapse of the Soviet Union: from crisis at the end of the 80s to the dashing 90s in the mirror of the history of commercial banks in Russia.

In the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Daniel W. Drezner, like so many others, looked at the smoking ruins of the global economy and wondered why global economic governance structure had failed so spectacularly, and what could be done to reform them in the future. But then a funny thing happened. As he surveyed their actions in the wake of the crash, he realized that the evidence pointed to the exact opposite conclusion: global economic governance had succeeded.

Hard White explains how the mainstreaming of white nationalism occurred, pointing to two major shifts in the movement. While the book argues that white extremism will have enduring effects on American electoral politics for some time to come, it suggests that the way forward is to refocus the conversation on social solidarity, concluding with ideas for how to build this solidarity.

"An informative and appealing civics lesson for first-time voters and old hands alike." —Publishers Weekly From Nick Capodice & Hannah McCarthy, the hosts of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101, and New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, A User's Guide to Democracy is a lively crash course in...

As Reeves shows, the growing separation between the upper middle class and everyone else can be seen in family structure, neighborhoods, attitudes, and lifestyle. Those at the top of the income ladder are becoming more effective at passing on their status to their children, reducing overall social mobility. The result is not just an economic divide but a fracturing of American society along class lines. Upper-middle-class children become upper-middle-class adults.

"Google Duo Makes Video Calling between Operating Systems Easier" is from the August 17, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Brian X. Chen and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Whatever the level of contact, the American judicial system affects peoples' lives. What courts and judges do matters. This book provides a very short, but complete introduction to the institutions and people, the rules and processes, that make up the American judicial system. This Very Short Introduction explains the "where," "when," and "who" of American courts. It also makes clear the "how" and "why" behind the law as it affects everyday people. It is, in a word, a starting place to understanding the third branch of American government at both the state and federal levels.

"Clinton, Seizing on Taxes, Says Trump 'Games the System'" is from the October 03, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Plans to Seek Earthlike Planet in a Nearby Star System" is from the October 11, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Kenneth Chang and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"EU Introduces Proposals to Overhaul Asylum System" is from the April 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by James Kanter and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"The Code Violation System" is from the December 08, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Yamiche Alcindor and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Educate Your Immune System" is from the June 04, 2016 Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Moises Velasquez Manoff and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"South Korea Will Deploy U.S. System for Defense" is from the July 08, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Delphi and Mobileye to Produce System for Self-Driving Cars" is from the August 23, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Neal E. Boudette and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Released Emails Show Use of Unclassified Systems Was Routine" is from the May 10, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Steven Lee Myers and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Trump Assails 'Rigged' System, Saying He Opts Not to Exploit It" is from the April 17, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Thomas Kaplan and Maggie Haberman and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Chinese Claim That World Accepts Its Organ Transplant System Is Rebutted" is from the August 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Didi Kirsten Tatlow and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"House Members Refuse Washington Subway System's Plea for More Funds" is from the April 13, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Nicholas Fandos and narrated by Caroline Miller.