Collection Download Ebooks Best Seller Updated Daily

[booksz]

below here , this is a free ebooks search engine, the best free ebooks download library. It's the open directory for free ebooks and download links.

Updated daily for you .

[booksz]

The Killing of Karen Silkwood: The Story Behind the Kerr-McGee Plutonium Case by Richard Rashke
English | November 12, 2024 | ISBN: 1953002455 | 388 pages | PDF | 2.37 Mb
For this edition, Rashke has added a preface and three short chapters that explore what has been released and learned about the Silkwood case since the book's original publication.

Karen Silkwood, an employee of the Kerr-McGee plutonium processing plant, was killed in a car crash on her way to deliver important documents to a newspaper reporter in 1974. Silkwood was a union activist concerned about health and safety issues at the plant, and her death at age 28 was considered by many to be highly suspicious. Was it Kerr-McGee's revenge on a troublesome whistle-blower? Or was it part of a much larger conspiracy reaching from the Atomic Energy Commission to the FBI and the CIA? Richard Rashke leads us through the myriad of charges and countercharges, theories and facts, and reaches conclusions based solely on the evidence in hand. Originally published in 1981, his audiobook offers a vivid, edgy picture of the tensions that racked this country in the 1970s. Now updated, with never-before-revealed names and content, this new volume is an important historical document. Complex, fascinating characters populate this compelling insider's view of the nuclear industry. The issues it explores - whistle-blowers, worker safety, the environment, and nuclear vulnerability - have not lost relevance today, 26 years after Silkwood's white Honda Civic was found trapped in a concrete culvert near Oklahoma City. Rashke fully explores and explains what happened to the various actors in the drama, and discusses the long-term effects of the events around Silkwood's death.
Karen Silkwood is recognized by many as the original "Whistler-Blower". Current events should impel every curious reader to pick up this investigation to better understand how power, politics, and greed still influence America's business interests.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/ef4f851bf50b4a979d95c52a7891b07f/k382d.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/ji0nig9volcc/k382d.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/nQVJj9NUjg/k382d.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Language of Mathematics: The Stories behind the Symbols by Raúl Rojas, Eduardo Aparicio
English | January 14, 2025 | ISBN: 0691201889 | 280 pages | MOBI | 20 Mb
A marvelous compendium of mathematical symbols and their fascinating histories

Galileo famously wrote that the book of nature is written in mathematical language. The Language of Mathematics is a wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated collection of short, colorful histories of the most commonly used symbols in mathematics, providing readers with an engaging introduction to the origins, evolution, and conceptual meaning of each one.
In dozens of lively and informative entries, Raúl Rojas shows how today's mathematics stands on the shoulders of giants, mathematicians from around the world who developed mathematical notation through centuries of collective effort. He tells the stories of such figures as al-Khwārizmī, René Descartes, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, Carl Friedrich Gauss, Augustin-Louis Cauchy, Karl Weierstrass, Sofia Kovalevskaya, David Hilbert, and Kenneth Iverson. Topics range from numbers and variables to sets and functions, constants, and combinatorics. Rojas describes the mathematical problems associated with different symbols and reveals how mathematical notation has sometimes been an accidental process. The entries are self-contained and can be read in any order, each one examining one or two symbols, their history, and the variants they may have had over time.
An essential companion for math enthusiasts, The Language of Mathematics shows how mathematics is a living and evolving entity, forever searching for the best symbolism to express relationships between abstract concepts and to convey meaning.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/471434851a7198cec8abf99ae62ad432/fh1d9.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/zb0nv684au08/fh1d9.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/Sa2EU2Q44g/fh1d9.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Lazy Winning Project Manager by Peter Taylor
English | December 12, 2024 | ISBN: 1032826681 | 242 pages | MOBI | 3.36 Mb
Fully updated to reflect developments in artificial intelligence (AI), remote working and more, this book brings together two well-loved titles to address emerging trends and challenges in project management and personal development, offering a unique and comprehensive reference book for a new generation of project professionals.

In the ever-evolving world of project management, The Lazy Project Manager has been a guiding light for those seeking efficiency through unconventional strategies as well as honesty and a whole lot of fun. With The Lazy Winner, Peter Taylor brought his straightforward and humorous approach to personal productivity and success. Now, Peter has combined these two books to ensure a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking both project management excellence and personal fulfilment - the goal of a great work/life balance. But this book goes beyond evergreen principles, adding rich content on:The effectiveness of the productive lazy approach in harnessing the power of AI, demonstrating that project managers and individuals alike can leverage this hot technologyWays to manage projects remotely and strategies for individuals to thrive in virtual work environments, all using the productive lazy approachNew and updated case studies showcasing how the productive lazy approach has been successfully implemented in project management scenarios and personal development journeysThe preferences and strengths of the new generations within the workforce, and how the productive lazy approach aligns with their expectations and workstylesProject management professionals worldwide, from new starters learning the ropes to seasoned pros looking for fresh inspiration, will welcome the latest insights and tested strategies from a project management legend.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/062406c69cb272ebbc0589b04c9419dc/8cmrs.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/367l1f0bwgxo/8cmrs.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/FUWuDDKlxD/8cmrs.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Leadership Habit : Transforming Behaviors to Drive Results By Tammy R. Berberick; Peter Lindsay; Katie Fritchen
2017 | 203 Pages | ISBN: 1119363209 | EPUB | 1 MB
The 10 essential skills to transform the way you lead The Leadership Habit provides the framework for patterns of behavior that will transform the way you lead. By articulating a clear, well-defined standard of what it means to be a leader, this book condenses volumes of advice and opinion into 10 key areas and teaches leaders how they can create daily habits surrounding these centers of excellence. Leaders who can commit to creating change will develop more productive teams and will build long-term growth for their organization. This book is your invaluable guide to being one of the greats, with proven advice and a concrete framework for leading well. Through expert discussion and deep dissection of these critical areas, you'll discover how to drive for results, build the best team, execute on vision, foster innovation, and more. Learn how to: Transform your habits across 30 specific skill areas Model personal growth, focus, and positivity Accelerate productivity and maintain your organization's competitive advantage As a leader, your team's performance and your organization's outlook are direct reflections of you. Discover how to become a catalyst for driving performance and results by transforming your actions every day.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/b2f7500747a45c49ea9352fb532b6a83/vd6qm.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/yleno42u8yaw/vd6qm.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/lvlP8vKdYh/vd6qm.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Left-Handed Dinner Party and Other Stories By Myrl Coulter
2017 | 241 Pages | ISBN: 1772123285 | EPUB | 1 MB
Secrets aren't good for families. -- from "Big Luck Island"In The Left-Handed Dinner Party and Other Stories--a collection of new, delightful, distinctive short stories--everyone is missing something or someone; every family is riven by secrets and absences. From "The Remedy," a tale of revenge and justice, to "The Smart Sisters," a story of tricky family dynamics, Coulter's narratives portray relationships, loss, and what we learn in the aftermath of death. Ghosts, echoes, memories, regrets...Coulter's characters are haunted in many ways. With style and sweep that hints at Lynn Coady and Alice Munro, Myrl Coulter is a strong, fresh voice in contemporary Canadian fiction.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/6b99eb3d8944880a5a5682912f5b7841/9d8y0.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/gkkbbg0jbxjk/9d8y0.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/hWdUQvrEfF/9d8y0.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Legal World of the School Principal : What Leaders Need to Know about School Law By M. Scott Norton
2016 | 190 Pages | ISBN: 1475823479 | EPUB | 1 MB
The focus of The Legal World of the School Principal is to emphasize the legal responsibilities of the school principal. This book will help principals be knowledgeable of the court cases and federal and state laws that affect their daily work. Research studies have revealed that a large majority of school principals spends over twenty percent of their time on matters that involve legal contentions. In addition, principals report they were not well prepared to meet the legal challenges facing them in their leadership roles. Landmark court cases relating to education are discussed as well as the federal and state court systems commonly found in the United States.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/2b1a1f824fee550f29b33edd54d8858e/3komu.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/eaab5pvxoqw0/3komu.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/EWpaS6WkDg/3komu.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Life We Chose: William "Big Billy" D'Elia and the Last Secrets of America's Most Powerful Mafia Family by Matt Birkbeck
English | July 11, 2023 | ISBN: 006323467X | 272 pages | PDF | 10 Mb
"The Life We Chose-an unforgettable story. A really great read." -Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wiseguy and Casino and screenwriter of Goodfellas

From Matt Birkbeck-investigative journalist and executive producer of Netflix's #1 movieGirl in the Picture-a revelatory father/surrogate son story that takes readersdeepinside the inner workings of the mob through the eyes of William "Big Billy" D'Elia, the right-hand man to legendary mafia kingpin Russell Bufalino, who ran organized crime in the US for more than fifty years.
William "Big Billy" D'Elia is Mafia royalty.
The "adopted" son of legendary organized crime boss Russell Bufalino, for decades D'Elia had unequaled access to the man the FBI and US Justice Department considered one of the leading organized crime figures in the United States. But the government had no real idea as to the breadth of Bufalino's power and influence-or that it was Bufalino, from his bucolic home base in Pittston, Pennsylvania, who reigned over the five families in New York and other organized crime families throughout the country.
For nearly thirty years, D'Elia was at Bufalino's side, and "Russ's son" was a witness and participant to major historical events that have stymied law enforcement, perplexed journalists, and produced false and wild narratives in books and movies-not the least of which being the infamous disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa. In addition, their reach was illustrated by their relationships with Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, Suge Knight, and many other celebrities and personalities.
D'Elia became the de facto leader of the Bufalino family upon Russell Bufalino's imprisonment in 1979, and he officially took control upon Bufalino's death in 1994 until his arrest in 2006, when he was charged with money laundering and the attempted murder of a witness. He pled guilty to money laundering and witness tampering and was released from federal prison in 2012.
Candid and unapologetic, D'Elia is finally ready to reveal the real story behind the myths and in so doing paints a complicated, compelling, and stunning portrait of crime, power, money, and finally, family.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/dd5484ed1f77c23c0bb8b8f2a74fc709/lgq10.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/s2uvv3yc17bx/lgq10.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/ioVK8DmaNp/lgq10.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Line Through the Heart : Natural Law As Fact, Theory, and Sign of Contradiction By J. Budziszewski
2011 | 211 Pages | ISBN: 1610170032 | EPUB | 1 MB
The suicidal proclivity of our time, writes the acclaimed philosopher J. Budziszewski, is to deny the obvious. Our hearts are riddled with desires that oppose their deepest longings, because we demand to have happiness on terms that make happiness impossible. Why? And what can we do about it?Budziszewski addresses these vital questions in his brilliantly persuasive new book, "The Line Through the Heart." The answers can be discovered in an exploration of natural law a venture that, with Budziszewski as our expert guide, takes us through politics, religion, ethics, law, philosophy, and more.Natural law, the author states plainly but provocatively, is a fact about human beings; as surely as we have hands and feet, we have the foundational principles of good and evil woven into the fabric of our minds. From this elemental fact emerges a natural law theory that unfolds as part of a careful study of the human person. Thus, Budziszewski shows, natural law forms a common ground for humanity.But this common ground is slippery. While natural law is truly an observable part of human nature, human beings are hell-bent quite literally on ignoring it. The mere mention of the obligations imposed on man by his nature will send him into a rage. In this sense, "The Line Through the Heart"explores natural law as not simply a fact and a theory but also a sign of contradiction.While investigating the natural law and its implications, Budziszewski boldly confronts and offers a newly integrated view of a wide range of contemporary issues, including abortion, evolution, euthanasia, capital punishment, the courts, and the ersatz state religion being built in the name of religious toleration.Written in Budziszewski s usual crystalline style, "The Line Through the Heart"makes clear that natural law is a matter of concern not merely to scholars; it touches how each of us lives, and how all of us live together. His profoundly important examination of this subject helps us make sense of why habits that run against our nature have become second nature, and why our world seems to be going mad."

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/16c83c7e42a81d53d3ddc14ef95cd257/rgth2.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/08jv1pmjrotb/rgth2.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/Z0fEQ25V1a/rgth2.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Liquid Plain (TCG Edition) By Naomi Wallace
2016 | 99 Pages | ISBN: 1559365145 | EPUB | 1 MB
"American theater needs more plays like Naomi Wallace's The Liquid Plain-by which I mean works that are historical, epic and poetic, that valorize the lives of the poor and oppressed."-Time Out New York On the docks of late eighteenth-century Rhode Island, two runaway slaves find love and a near-drowned man. With a motley band of sailors, they plan a desperate and daring run to freedom. As the mysteries of their identities come to light, painful truths about the past and present collide and flow into the next generation. Acclaimed playwright Naomi Wallace's newest work brings to life a group of people whose stories have been erased from history. Told with lyricism and power, The Liquid Plain was awarded the 2012 Horton Foote Prize for Promising New American Play. This sweeping historical saga has enjoyed acclaimed runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Signature Theatre in New York. Naomi Wallace is a playwright from Kentucky. Her plays, which have been produced in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, include In the Heart of America, Slaughter City, One Flea Spare, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, Things of Dry Hours, The Fever Chart: Three Visions of the Middle East, And I and Silence, The Hard Weather Boating Party , and The Liquid Plain. Awards include the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (twice), Joseph Kesselring Prize, Fellowship of Southern Writers Drama Award, Obie Award, Horton Foote Award for Most Promising New American Play, MacArthur Fellowship, and the inaugural Windham Campbell Prize for Drama.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/8eb13c6051b379eacc6e586db0849437/tljdn.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/3flth7081bva/tljdn.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/7aXWUayQsC/tljdn.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Literary Legacy of Rebecca West By Carl Rollyson
2016 | 135 Pages | ISBN: 1504029984 | EPUB | 1 MB
The Literary Legacy of Rebecca West is the first book to explore the entire corpus of her extraordinary seventy-one year writing career. The general introductory studies of West are outdated and do not take into account her posthumous publications, or her large literary archive of unpublished letters and manuscripts. Previous scholarly books have chopped West up into categories and genres instead of following the evolution of her career.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/ad1a5fe7bbc296c0fc2937d269499932/2e9e2.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/os6i07a3z382/2e9e2.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/yzLqYztxEp/2e9e2.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World (Little Books. Big Profits) by Priya Parrish
English | October 15, 2024 | ISBN: 1394257562 | 185 pages | PDF | 1.89 Mb
Explore the strategies of impact investing that deliver financial gains and positive results for people and the planet

In The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World, veteran investor and author Priya Parrish delivers a timely, inspiring, and practical exploration of an investing discipline that is rapidly taking center stage in contemporary finance. In the book, you'll explore how and why impact investing has become an essential strategy for retail and institutional investors around the world and how it can help you build and manage high-performing portfolios while making a positive difference in the world around you.
The author explains the universe of opportunities made available by impact investing by diving deep into both the public and private markets. You'll learn how the discipline is related to modern portfolio theory, diversity considerations, issues of climate change, sustainable investing, and recent controversies about ESG investing.
You'll also discover:Where impact investing came from, how it's shaping markets today, and where it's going in the near futureImpact investing goals and how they relate to financial returns and riskThe management tools utilized by leading impact investors to improve performance.An essential resource for retail and institutional investors, The Little Book of Impact Investing is destined to become the gold standard in impact investing reference books for anyone seeking and up-to-date and insightful discussion of one of the most exciting and influential investment disciplines in contemporary finance.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/3a2045cca8d5c468205058341cdac44d/kpw2b.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/i97h9ddd1icf/kpw2b.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/VBg6ifxDKB/kpw2b.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Long-Term Impact of Learning to Deliberate By Christy Buchanan; Katy Harriger; Jill McMillan; Stephanie Gusler
2016 | 93 Pages | ISBN: 1945577045 | EPUB | 1 MB
This report is a follow-up to Harriger and McMillan's Speaking of Politics: Preparing College Students for Democratic Citizenship through Deliberative Dialogue (Kettering Foundation Press, 2007). That book described a four-year study at Wake Forest University in which students, called Democracy Fellows, were exposed to the process of deliberative dialogue both inside and outside of the classroom. The focus of this report is an alumni study of the Democracy Fellows 10 years after their graduation. For purposes of comparison, they are matched with a class cohort that did not participate in the Democracy Fellows study. The authors describe differences in the ways that the Democracy Fellows and their classmates understand citizenship. They found that the Democracy Fellows have a more complex and nuanced understanding of citizenship and its responsibilities. Ten years on, they are more likely to be politically active and express more eagerness to engage with people who hold different beliefs. Their classmates' concepts of citizenship are more legalistic and less complex than those of the Democracy Fellows. The authors of this follow-up study bring together research insights from the literature on political socialization, political participation, and deliberative democracy, with a particular focus on whether and how interventions during the college experience might shape subsequent civic engagement. Their work demonstrates the enduring impact of learning to deliberate.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/c1768c16f1bb61185e6af18e789d6fb5/mkwks.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/jp4koqwkhgfa/mkwks.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/WFfyYhEQph/mkwks.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Lure : Still More Stories of Families, Fishing, and Faith By William J. Vande Kopple
2012 | 123 Pages | ISBN: 1467436232 | EPUB | 1 MB
They say that a fisherman never runs out of stories. Lucky for readers of this book, William J. Vande Kopple wants to do more than regale us with tales of the one that got away. In this winsome collection, Vande Kopple spins fifteen funny, poignant yarns out of his experience as a father, angler, and believer. From its haunting opening vignette to more expansive recollections of road trips, family reunions, and solitary forays into nature, Vande Kopple effortlessly perceives the connections between families, fishing, and faith. He is steadfast in his faith yet comfortable with doubt (see the starkly untidy ending of "Not a Hair Shall Fall," in which he and his son wrestle with both a big fish and the question of God's providence). He is contagiously exuberant yet mindful of the vicissitudes of aging (Have I waited too long? he wonders after a much-delayed fishing trip with his father in "Time Is Tapping on My Forehead"). He is an able raconteur whose spirits are never dampened for long (in "Longing," he promises never to drive up to Canada on a whim again to fish-until the locals tell him about a river he just has to try). Fishermen and their longsuffering friends and family members will relish Vande Kopple's latest book. So, too, will nature lovers of all stripes-particularly those who know the beauty of the pristine wildernesses of Michigan and Northwestern Ontario. In any case, whether or not readers share Vande Kopple's love for fishing, these stories are sure to catch those who are angling for a good story!

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/8b8976ae97e6bd8931c9ca4928f6407c/ynj07.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/tr6qbbtvvrlu/ynj07.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/U0HUHQwXhw/ynj07.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Magick of Lenormand Card Reading by Kalliope Haratsidis, Yasmeen Westwood
English | April 28, 2024 | ISBN: 0764367722 | 280 pages | PDF | 10 Mb
Unlock the true potential of the Lenormand with this deep-dive into card meanings and combinations!

The Lenormand comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book that honors tradition yet is also fresh, vibrant, and modern. The Magick of Lenormand is perfect for those who wish to connect deeply with the cards and make them their go-to guide for answers to life's most pressing questions.
Discover each card's description, keywords, timing attributes, meaning in various types of readings, modern day interpretation, cartomancy correspondence, and meaning of each card in combination with every other card.
The Magick of Lenormand features the stunning artwork of Yasmeen Westwood as found in The Lenormand of Enchantment (978-0764363788) but can be used with any Lenormand deck. Great for Lenormand readers of all experience levels!

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/adba6b2860a8c60b83ef7887d1edaf4b/s1ti7.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/rznpabygc1u2/s1ti7.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/hp4wMN5lvS/s1ti7.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction

[booksz]

The Making of Pakistani Human Bombs By Khuram Iqbal
2015 | 233 Pages | ISBN: 1498516483 | EPUB | 1 MB
A multi-level analysis of Pakistani human bombs reveals that suicide terrorism is caused by multiple factors with perceived effectiveness, vengeance, poverty, and religious fundamentalism playing a varying role at the individual, organizational, and environmental levels. Nationalism and resistance to foreign occupation appear as the least relevant factors behind suicide terrorism in Pakistan. The findings of this research are based on a multi-level analysis of suicide bombings, incorporating both primary and secondary data. In this study, the author also decodes personal, demographic, economic and marital characteristics of Pakistani human bombs. On average, Pakistani suicide bombers are the youngest but the deadliest in the world, and more than 71 percent of their victims are civilians. Earlier concepts of a weak link linking terrorism with poverty and illiteracy do not hold up against the recent data gathered on the post-9/11 generation of fighters in Pakistan (in suicidal and non-suicidal categories), as the majority of fighters from a variety of terrorist organizations are economically deprived and semi-literate. The majority of Pakistani human bombs come from rural backgrounds, with very few from major urban centres. Suicide bombings in Pakistan remain a male-dominated phenomenon, with most bombers being single men. Demographic profiling of Pakistani suicide bombers, based on a random sample of 80 failed and successful attackers, dents the notion that American drone strikes play a primary role in promoting terrorism in all its manifestations. The study concludes that previous scholarly attempts to explain suicide bombings are largely based on Middle Eastern data, thus their application in the case of Pakistan can be misleading. The Pakistani case study of suicide terrorism demonstrates unique characteristics, hence it needs to be understood and countered through a context-specific and multi-level approach.

Rapidgator
https://rg.to/file/ecb3f10cab1e2d975beff06e8c5694a4/quopn.7z.html
Fileaxa
https://fileaxa.com/86gbs2gtgs50/quopn.7z
Fikper
https://fikper.com/ud6Pz16BWA/quopn.7z.html

Links are Interchangeable - Single Extraction