First published in 1975, this book traces the origins of our modern economy, showing the routes by which nations have either achieved wealth or have been impoverished. W. W. Rostow brings together issues of public policy, international trade and the world of science and technology, arguing that conventional economic thought has failed to relate scientific innovation to the economic process. Chapters consider the politics of modernization, the Commercial Revolution and the development of the world economy between 1783 and 1820.

The last quarter of the 20th century was marked by significant growth in youth gang problems across the U.S. Miller and his collaborators have compiled a comprehensive study of the growth of young gang problems in the U.S. from 1970 to 1998. Chapters: an explosion of youth gang problems in the U.S. (scope of the report, terms and definitions, groups not counted as youth gangs, data collection and analysis, data sources, and topics); gang localities in the U.S.: a quarter-century summary; gang cities; gang counties; regional trends in gang cities; trends in size of gang cities; summary and explanations; trend prospects for gang localities; and 1998 update of selected data. Charts and tables.

From one of the major figures of twentieth-century intellectual life, an incisive critique of faith and reason in the secular age Originally published in 1958, Critique of Religion and Philosophy is Walter Kaufmann's luminous appraisal of the orthodoxies of his day. Although he was a philosopher first and foremost, Kaufmann was not immune to the wellsprings from which religion originates, considering it to be among the most vital and radical expressions of the human intellect. In this panoramic and uniquely personal book, he tests the limits of faith and reason in our secular age. Kaufmann discusses topics ranging from positivism and existentialism to language, scripture, and Eros, and shares his views on thinkers such as Plato, Aquinas, Kant, Bultmann, Niebuhr, and Freud. Challenging, playful, and disarmingly honest, Critique of Religion and Philosophy is as bold and provocative as when it was first published.

The actor who portrays Lieutenant Pavel Chekov of the Starship Enterprise describes his experiences and provides portraits of fellow actors during the filming of the Star trek movie based on the popular television series.

Europe Since Hitler

X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In this book, the foremost experts in the field provide a comprehensive overview of the observations and astrophysics of these objects. This is a valuable reference for graduate students and active researchers.

An explanation of the causes and main events of the power struggle between the Soviet Union and the West since the end of World War II.

The United States is now at the center of the Western World. If we accept the responsibilities which result from this fact, we with our Allies can secure a long peace. Otherwise, Western civilization will become a disorganized fringe around the Soviet Union and the rising peoples of Asia.

Animal behaviorists, "cat social workers", and celebrity pet consultants Warren and the late Fay Eckstein use their intimate knowledge to provide unique insight into the mysteries of feline behavior. More than 120 glorious color photographs reveal cats and kittens in all their peculiarities.

With full-color photographs and illuminating text, a renowned pet behaviorist captures the essence of mankind's best friend in a delightful appreciation of the canine kingdom. both coasts, is resident pet authority on Live with Regis & Kathie Lee, and is the author of The Illustrated Cat's Life.

A system that combines both poetic symbol and hard fact, astrology has been considered worthwhile through the ages by intelligent men. This book traces the development of the system and its application in the study of cosmic cause and effect upon man--the celestial mirror. 146 illustrations, 30 in color.

In Twelve Years in the U.S. Senate Warren Rudman focuses on four historic Senate actions in which he played a central the Gramm-Rudman act--the audacious 1985 attempt to force a balanced budget on an unwilling Congress and President; the Keating Five ethics committee hearings, which revealed the thin line between campaign finance and corruption; the Iran-Contra investigation, Rudman's no-holds-barred account of the Reagan administration's biggest scandal; and the appointment of his colleague and close friend David Souter to the Supreme Court. Rudman offers vivid portraits of the men he worked Dole, Packwood, Baker, Helms, Gramm, and the two presidents he served under--Reagan and Bush. He writes unflinchingly about his colleagues and about the legislative process. Here is the inner world of the Senate club, revealed by the man who was often called "the conscience of the Senate." Combat is one of the most important books on American politics to be published in years.

YOU are the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, rocky orange member of the Fantastic Four, plagued by a deadly enemy you cannot defeat with your monster strength alone. MARVEL SUPER HEROES Adventure Gamebooks are based on TSR, Inc.'s popular MARVEL SUPER HEROES role-playing game, but you needn't know the game to enjoy the exciting adventure in this book. All you need to do is get one standard, six-sided die (not included), ready your huge rocky fists and indefatigable will, and assume the role of the Thing as he seeks to save himself and his teammates from a deadly disease in ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER.

"Written for a broad audience, this book looks at Supreme Court decisions, legal history, and public health theory to tell the story of how the Supreme Court stymied efforts to control the pandemic, as well as how its pre-pandemic decisions left the United States especially vulnerable to COVID-19 and other health threats"--