In Spain, during the early years of the Franco regime, a group of young artists and intellectuals decided to use their talents to fight the oppression of the government. They formed a secret society called “Los Cinco Pintores Negros” (The Five Black Painters) and began to produce political murals that were critical of the regime….
In Absolute C++, Sixth Edition, Walter Savitch and Kenrick Mock teach the fundamentals of C++ programming in a clear, concise manner. This new edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes to the C++ language standard and includes new coverage of object-oriented design principles. As with previous editions, Absolute C++ is designed for readers…
In American Government Institutions and Policies, 15th edition by James Q. Wilson, Jr., John J. Diiulio, Meena Bose, and Matthew S. Levendusky, the authors discuss the origins of American government institutions and how they have evolved over time. They also explore how public policy is made in the United States and how different interest groups…
The human body is an amazing machine that is constantly changing and adapting. As we age, our bodies go through many changes. One of the most noticeable changes is the loss of muscle mass and strength. This process, known as sarcopenia, can start as early as age 40. Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle…
In his book, Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies, John W. Kingdon discusses the three streams of policymaking and how they come together to form public policy. The first stream is the problem stream, which consists of the issues that need to be addressed by policymakers. The second stream is the political stream, which consists of…
Abraham Hicks by Esther Hicks is one of the most popular self-help books of our time. Why? Because it works. The simple, yet profound teachings of Abraham help people to improve their lives in every way imaginable. Whether you want to manifest your dream job, find your soulmate, or simply feel happier and more fulfilled,…
The Seraphon, or Lizardmen, are one of the most ancient and powerful races in the Warhammer world. They have been a part of Games Workshop’s miniatures range for many years, but they’ve never had their own game… until now. Age of Sigmar is GW’s new fantasy miniature wargame, and it’s brought the Seraphon to the…
In American Government in Black and White, Associate Professor of Politics Steven C Tauber and Paula Denice Mcclain explore how race has shaped the American political landscape from the nation’s founding to the present day. The authors trace the history of black Americans’ fight for equality, from early attempts to secure voting rights and civil…
In his book Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis argues that the modern world is in danger of losing its way by losing sight of objective truth. He contends that the only way to preserve our civilization is to maintain a belief in objective morality and natural law. Lewis believes that the decline of belief…
In American Government and Politics Today: Essentials 2017-2018 Edition, Barbara Bardes provides readers with a concise overview of government and politics in the United States. The book begins with an examination of the Constitution, discussing its origins and development. It then looks at the institutions of government, including Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary. Finally,…