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  • Rational Accidents

    Reckoning with Catastrophic Technologies

    by John Downer ...
    Series series Inside Technology
    An unflinching look at the unique challenges posed by complex technologies we cannot afford to let fail—and why the remarkable achievements of civil aviation can help us understand those challenges.Nuclear reactors, deep-sea drilling platforms, deterrence infrastructures—these are all complex and formidable technologies with the potential to fail catastrophically. In Rational Accidents, John ... Read more

    $51.99 CAD

  • The Age of Revolutions

    Enriched edition. The American Revolution & The French Revolution

    by Charles Downer Hazen, John Fiske, Logan Faraday ...
    In 'The Age of Revolutions,' editors Charles Downer Hazen and John Fiske curate a poignant collection that spans pivotal revolutions across time and geography, encapsulating the fervor and transformative power of these historic epochs. The anthology adeptly marries diverse literary styles—from detailed historical analysis to passionate narrative prose—highlighting the seismic shifts these ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American Revolution & The French Revolution (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Atlantic Revolutions, Republican Ideals, and the Origins of Modern Democracy

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen, Callum Deneford ...
    The American Revolution & The French Revolution brings together two concise historical studies that illuminate the ideological, political, and social upheavals that reshaped the modern Atlantic world. Read side by side, the works trace the movement from colonial resistance and constitutional experiment to popular sovereignty, radical reform, and revolutionary violence. Their styles range from ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American & The French Revolution

    Enriched edition. Dual Revolutions: Global Ideologies Reshaped by American and French Revolutionary Dialogues

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen ...
    'The American & The French Revolution' offers an illuminating exploration into two pivotal events that reshaped global political ideologies. This collection weaves a rich tapestry of narrative vigor and analytical depth, presenting a dual examination that highlights the cross-pollination of revolutionary ideas and actions. Through essays, personal letters, and philosophical treatises, the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes #6

    by Ian Flynn, Alitha Martinez, Gary Martin, Steve Downer, John Workman, Ben Bates ...
    Series Book 6 - New Crusaders; Rise of the Heroes
    "Trial by Fire" Part Two: The EXPLOSIVE finale to the "Rise of the Heroes"! The M.L.J. is sabotaged, the Brain Emperor commands a small army of super villains, the Z.I.P. prison is in full riot, and the New Crusaders are caught in the middle! Even with the help of some old familiar faces, the battle is intense. And when the deadly Eraser returns, you know not everyone is coming home! ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Age of Revolution: History of the American & French Revolution (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Atlantic Revolutions, Enlightenment Ideals, and the Making of Modern Democracy

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen, Callum Deneford ...
    The Age of Revolution: History of the American & French Revolution (Vol. 1&2) brings together two landmark narratives of political upheaval, constitutional experiment, and modern nation-making. Moving from colonial resistance and republican formation in America to the ideological ferment and social convulsion of France, the volumes illuminate revolution as both event and process. Their prose ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American & The French Revolution (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Comparative Study of Atlantic Revolutions, Liberty, Sovereignty, and the Making of Modern Democracy

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen, Nolan Langforde ...
    The American & The French Revolution brings together two concise yet resonant historical studies that illuminate the revolutionary age as both a transatlantic phenomenon and a set of distinct national transformations. Moving between interpretive narrative, political analysis, and constitutional reflection, the volume considers liberty, sovereignty, social order, and the pressures of reform. Its ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Behavioral Economics and Nuclear Weapons

    by Jeffrey D. Berejikian, John Downer, Florian Justwan, Harald Müller, Etel Solingen, Janice Gross Stein, Nicholas Wright, Zachary Zwald, Morielle Lotan, Jean-Pierre Dupuy ...
    Series series
    Recent discoveries in psychology and neuroscience have improved our understanding of why our decision making processes fail to match standard social science assumptions about rationality. As researchers such as Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky, and Richard Thaler have shown, people often depart in systematic ways from the predictions of the rational actor model of classic economic thought because of ... Read more

    $67.99 CAD

  • The American Revolution & The French Revolution

    by Charles Downer Hazen, John Fiske ...
    The Age of Revolution is the period from approximately 1774 to 1849 in which a number of significant revolutionary movements occurred in many parts of Europe and the Americas. The period is noted for the change in government from absolutist monarchies to constitutionalist states and republics. Two most significant events of the period were the American Revolution and the French Revolution. This ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American Revolution & The French Revolution

    Exploring Revolutionary Ideals Through Literary Analysis

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen ...
    Exploring the tumultuous juncture of two transformative periods, *The American Revolution & The French Revolution* offers readers an engaging anthology that weaves together diverse perspectives on these pivotal events. Through an array of essays, reflections, and narratives, this collection transcends a mere retelling of historical events, instead unraveling the nuanced tapestry of revolutionary ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American & The French Revolution

    Enriched edition. Revolutionary Insights: A Historical Anthology of Liberty and Resistance in the 18th Century

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen, Isla Merroway ...
    The anthology "The American & The French Revolution" offers an intricate examination of two pivotal events in world history through a tapestry of literary styles, ranging from analytical essays to narrative accounts. This collection delves into themes of liberty, democracy, and the socio-political upheavals that define these revolutions, showcasing a diversity of perspectives. While the anthology ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American & The French Revolution

    by John Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen ...
    The anthology, 'The American & The French Revolution,' serves as a scholarly tapestry woven with narratives and essays illuminating the pivotal transformations of the 18th century. It captivates with its juxtaposition of revolutionary thoughts and fervent aspirations that reshaped the social and political landscapes of both American and French sovereignties. Through a diverse selection of genres ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus