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2014.
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Is America a source of pride, as Americans have long held, or shame, as Progressives allege? Beneath an innocent exterior, are our lives complicit in a national project of theft, expropriation, oppression, and murder, or is America still the hope of the world? D'Souza offers a passionate and sharply reasoned defense of America, knocking down every important accusation made by Progressives against our country.
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2018.
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"...Clear-eyed manifesto for re-centering our economics and politics on the idea of the common good. Robert B. Reich...demonstrates that a common good not only exists but in fact constitutes the very essence of any society or nation...We must weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we as a country should relate to honor, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership...A fundamental statement about the purpose...
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This illuminating volume explores the opposing viewpoints of whether it is right to go to war. It investigates the facts behind the headlines, the history behind current trends, and the rights and wrongs of warfare. Teens learn about the concept of a "just war" and whether or not it is ethical to intervene because of human rights violations. They also examine international law and the Geneva Conventions, and who and what these protect. The narrative...
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2023.
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"An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo's cobalt mining operation-and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory...
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Vegans strive to lead a cruelty-free life, avoiding eating or using products that cause harm to animals. When it comes to clothes and fashion, that goal may appear even more difficult to achieve. This accessible guide explains how animal cruelty is embedded in fabric production, manufacturing, and marketing. Readers will discover how to make a personal checklist of their cruelty-free values and buy budget-friendly clothes that they can feel good about....
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"Explores important principles of sportsmanship that any outdoor enthusiast should know when hunting or fishing, including guidelines for respecting both fellow hunters and anglers, as well as the environment. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--Publisher's description.
7) Humane homes
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Our homes are where we live and play, and for those making positive vegan choices, it's important for our domestic spaces to be environmentally friendly and cruelty-free. This book provides practical advice and inspiration to everyone who is building or renovating and wants a home that both supports their lifestyle and benefits the planet.
8) The dice man
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The cult classic that can still change your life…Let the dice decide! This is the philosophy that changes the life of bored psychiatrist Luke Rhinehart-and in some ways changes the world as well. Because once you hand over your life to the dice, anything can happen. Entertaining, humorous, scary, shocking, subversive, The Dice Man is one of the cult bestsellers of our time.|Luke Rhinehart has written four other acclaimed novels: Matari, Long Voyage...
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"You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...
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2017.
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English
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"What jobs should be automated? How should our legal systems handle autonomous systems? How likely is the emergence of suprahuman intelligence? A.I. is the future of science, technology, and business--and there is no person better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark. What has A.I. brought us? Where will it lead us? The story of A.I. is the story of intelligence--of life processes as they evolve from bacteria (1.0) to humans...
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2023.
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Español
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Mientras el mundo de la literatura especializada en diseño de productos digitales suele gravitar entre dos extremos, los textos centrados en la psicología del usuario y aquellos enfocados en la aplicación técnica y estadística de los datos, En la mente del usuario establece un puente esencial entre ambos mundos: desde entender la psicología intrincada del ser humano hasta la aplicación práctica mediante técnicas avanzadas de ciencia...
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[2023]
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English
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An approachable introduction to the philosophical study of ethical dilemmas in technology In the Technology Age, innovations in medical, communications, and weapons technologies have given rise to many new ethical questions: Are technologies always value-neutral tools? Are human values and human prejudices sometimes embedded in technologies? Should we merge with the technologies we use? Is it ethical to use autonomous weapons systems in warfare? What...
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The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center -- a women's reproductive health services clinic -- its staff offering care to anyone who passes through its doors. Then, in late morning, a desperate and distraught gunman bursts in and opens fire, taking all inside hostage. After rushing to the scene, Hugh McElroy, a police hostage negotiator, sets up a perimeter and begins making a plan to communicate with the gunman. As his phone vibrates with...
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[2008]
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"Real-World Media Ethics is written in a friendly and approachable voice. It succeeds in offering an honest, frontline-aware, and realistic sense of the ethical situations faced by entertainment and journalism professionals every day - in the real world." "Other books about media ethics focus mostly on journalism; this book, however, covers not just journalistic ethics but also ethics in the landscape of mass media, including public relations, the...
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[2024]
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AI systems are solving real-world challenges and transforming industries, but there are serious concerns about how responsibly they operate on behalf of the humans that rely on them. Many ethical principles and guidelines have been proposed for AI systems, but they're often too 'high-level' to be translated into practice. Conversely, AI/ML researchers often focus on algorithmic solutions that are too 'low-level' to adequately address ethics and responsibility....
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[2022]
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English
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"Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly a business imperative. As AI tools propagate across nearly every industry and sector, so too do myriad ethical risks. Bias and discrimination, reputation damage and regulatory consequences, novel solutions delivering poor results that impact the bottom line--these and many other consequences can emerge from AI that falls short of ethical design, development, deployment, and use. Succeeding with AI solutions...
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2021
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English
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So far, little effort has been devoted to developing practical approaches on how to develop and deploy AI systems that meet certain standards and principles. This is despite the importance of principles such as privacy, fairness, and social equality taking centre stage in discussions around AI. However, for an organization, failing to meet those standards can give rise to significant lost opportunities. It may further lead to an organization's demise,...
19) The dangerous case of Donald Trump: 37 psychiatrists and mental health experts assess a president
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2019.
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English
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As this bestseller predicted, Trump has only grown more erratic and dangerous as the pressures on him mount. This new edition includes new essays bringing the book up to date—because this is still not normal.
Originally released in fall 2017, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump was a runaway bestseller. Alarmed Americans and international onlookers wanted to know: What is wrong with him?
That question still plagues
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2015.
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English
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Legendary leaders change the world by putting leadership at theservice of humanity Humanise is a comprehensive look at human-centredleadership, providing insight and guidance for those who want tochange the world. A deep examination of the concept of moralleadership, this book examines what it is, how it's acquired, andhow it can be applied in business, government, and society. Readerswill gain insight into predominant leadership styles exemplified...
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