In the book, security expert Bruce Schneier offers his own way of security and privacy in Internet networks, shows and gives tips on protecting the privacy of each user

The book describes the theory that when the position of a great power is threatened by another power, there is a significant probability of war between them. The author adheres to the version about the potential conflict between the United States and the People's Republic of China

From the former secretary of defense, a strikingly candid, vividly written account of his experience serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Duty tells a powerful and deeply personal story that allows us an unprecedented look at two administrations and the wars that have defined them

Based on economic analysis and personal reflection on political debate, Justin Yifu Lin provides insightful answers to the question of why China was so advanced in the old days that it grew into a market economy

This report examines five pivotal phases of life that can help unleash the development of young people's potential with the right government policies: learning, working, staying healthy, forming families, and exercising citizenship

The report analyzes local authorities in each continent under three main themes: the evolution of territorial structures; responsibilities and power, management and finances; and local democracy. An additional chapter is dedicated to the governance of large metropolises, where rapid growth presents major challenges, in particular in the fast-developing countries of the South

Doing business 2009 "is the sixth in a series of annual reports, which examine the provisions that increase business activity and those that limit it. "Doing Business" presents quantitative indicators for business rules and property rights protection, which can be compared to the 181 economies from Afghanistan in Zimbabwe and over time

Der Semiotiker Eco greift hier die Thematik der Sprache aus dem Foucaultschen Pende auf und behandelt unter den Aspekten vollkommene Sprache universelle Sprache ein umfangreiches Kapitel europäischer Kulturgeschichte

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud. One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck