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Described by Jeffrey Masson as "the single best introduction to animal rights ever written," this new book by Tom Regan will structure the animal rights debate for generations to come. In a style at once simple and elegant, Regan dispels the negative image of animal rights advocates perpetrated by the mass media, unmasks the fraudulent rhetoric of "humane treatment" favored by animal exploiters, and explains why existing laws function to legitimize institutional cruelty.

In this book, Nobel Prize-winning economist Edmund Phelps draws on a lifetime of thinking to make a sweeping new argument about what makes nations prosper--and why the sources of that prosperity are under threat today. Why did prosperity explode in some nations between the 1820s and 1960s, creating not just unprecedented material wealth but "flourishing"--meaningful work, self-expression, and personal growth for more people than ever before?

Noblis and Federal News Network present an exclusive look into how federal Defense, Civilian and Intel agencies overcome various hurdles through innovation in science and technology.

Many see China's rise as a threat to US leadership in Asia and beyond. Thomas J. Christensen argues instead that the real challenge lies in dissuading China from regional aggression while eliciting its global cooperation. Drawing on decades of scholarship and experience as a senior diplomat, Christensen offers a deep perspective on China's military and economic capacity. Assessing China's political outlook and strategic goals, Christensen shows how nationalism and the threat of domestic instability influence the party's decisions about regional and global affairs.

The Leadership Challenge, the most trusted source on becoming a better leader, has been thoroughly updated and revised for a new generation of leaders living and working in a global environment. Building on the knowledge base of the previous books, this fourth edition is grounded in research and presents extensive interviews with a diverse group of leaders at all levels in a wide variety of organizations from around the world. The authors emphasize that the fundamentals of leadership are not a fad.

Fiorina shares the lessons she's learned from both her difficulties and triumphs. Drawing on her experience as a pioneering business and nonprofit leader, a politically active citizen, and a parent, she diagnoses the largest problem facing our country today: untapped potential. Too often American men and women are held back by systems that prevent them from working and flourishing. Too many people lose hope for themselves.

Current responses to our most pressing societal challenges—from poverty to ethnic conflict to climate change—are not working. These problems are incredibly dynamic and complex, involving an ever-shifting array of factors, actors, and circumstances. They demand a highly fluid and adaptive approach, yet we address them by devising fixed, long-term plans. Social labs, says Zaid Hassan, are a dramatically more effective response.

Can we human beings agree on a set of values which will allow us to confront the numerous threats that we and our planet face? Or will we continue our disagreements, rivalries, and antipathies, even as we collectively approach what, in the not impossible extreme, might be extinction? To answer these questions, A. C. Grayling considers the three most pressing challenges facing the world: climate change, technology, and justice.

"Generation X" grew up with Star Wars, prepared to deal with the problems of a fantasy universe. They also grew up during the longest period of economic growth in American history. Rob Stam argues that Generation X is assuming leadership of a very different country than the one they grew up in. Even so, if the Star Wars generation will learn and apply classic American principles, they can defeat the "Debt Star" and other real-world problems and pass on a better nation to their children.

"Challenges of Getting a Product Made in the USA" is from the July 27, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Gregory Schmidt and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"The Challenge of Cutting Coal Dependence" is from the August 30, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Eduardo Porter and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Startups Take On Challenge of Fusion" is from the October 27, 2015 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Dino Grandoni and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Known for Deal-Making Acumen, New U.N. Leader Will Face Tough Challenges" is from the October 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"U.S. Record on Refugees Reflects Domestic and Global Challenges" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Senquapta and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trumps Challenge: Which Putin to Deal With" is from the November 25, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Sestanovich and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Viacom Chief Challenges Redstone's Competency in Lawsuit" is from the May 23, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Emily Steel and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"After a Comeback, New Challenges for Yellowstone's Grizzly Bears" is from the May 02, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Jim Robbins and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Europe Turns Inward, Just as Challenges on Its Borders Mount" is from the July 07, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Cowell and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Brazil's Abortion Restrictions Compound Challenge of Zika Virus" is from the May 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Brent Mcdonald and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"South Africans Head to Polls amid Fierce Challenge to Party of Mandela" is from the August 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Norimitsu Onishi and narrated by Kristi Burns.