Sometimes, we come across inscriptions that transcend the ordinary. These notes were written by someone who felt compelled to leave a part of themselves in the book, to convey a sentiment, or to mark a moment in time. Such inscriptions are often touching, revealing not only the giver’s aff...
“Third World” country. It was not intended to be anow disparagingdesignation of economic underdevelopment. To be aThird World countrywas to be on a short list of nations who were being asked to take a side amid the geopolitical chaos of the 1950’s Cold War. Are you democratic like the...
crucially, the extremely important role cryptography played during the war at all levels. Which only solidifies the overall role of cryptography on the scene of world history, albeit mostly behind the curtains… A topic we’ve gone through extensively inthis series...
But scholars did exist, and the history of interaction of the Russian scholarly community with (as we would say now) the world-wide “web of knowledge” should not be oversimplified, even in such a special domain as logic. Most of the scholars were teachers, though some (very few) could...
24 CHAPTER 1 — INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES FOR ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL SECURITY Physical Security All regions of the world agree that the fight against terrorism (12%) and con- flicts and war (8%) are two of the main challenges that we must rise to. This is especially true of the United ...
Rapidly evolving companies have a new set of expectations for the commercial banking partners they rely on to help them successfully adapt and grow. In today’s environment, the oversimplified, one-size-fits-all approach is no longer sufficient to meet companies’ wide-ranging and intricate needs...
Digging into another part of the story brought me to the end of World War I. Another brought me to the founding of ISIS. Hitting the floor is a great feeling and makes me realize that the adults weren’t actually saying anything that complicated or icky after all. And when I come ...
I was also a lot into RTS such as Starcraft Brood War and Warcraft 3, and the pro gamers who managed to convert their hobby into a self-sustaining (or even profitable!) gig were my idols, isn't that just the dream of any gamer teenager?
Oversimplified, of course, Rail + Property directed value capture requires that the development goals and real estate potential be fully considered right from the start of the planning process. If we wait to consider station development and then try to collect levies or air rights or increased tax...
Don Draper/Dick Whitman: Who’s she? Anna Draper: Shes the soul of the world. She’s in a very important spot here. This is you; what you are bringing to the reading. She says you are part of the world. Air, water, every living thing is connected to you. ...