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High Conflict

Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out

by Amanda Ripley ...

A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the ... Read more

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A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the
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The Unthinkable (Revised and Updated)

Who Survives When Disaster Strikes--and Why

by Amanda Ripley ...

Discover how human beings react to danger—and what makes the difference between life and death“Fascinating and useful . . . [shows that] the most important variable in an emergency is your own behavior.”—The New York TimesToday, nine out of ten Americans live in places at significant risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, or other disasters. Tomorrow, some of us will have to make ... Read more

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Discover how human beings react to danger—and what makes the difference between life and death“Fascinating and useful . . . [shows that] the most important variable in an emergency is your own behavior.”—The New York TimesToday, nine out of ten Americans live in places at significant risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, or other disasters. Tomorrow, some of us will have to make
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The Smartest Kids in the World

And How They Got That Way

by Amanda Ripley ...

How do other countries create “smarter” kids? What is it like to be a child in the world’s new education superpowers? The Smartest Kids in the World “gets well beneath the glossy surfaces of these foreign cultures and manages to make our own culture look newly strange....The question is whether the startling perspective provided by this masterly book can also generate the will to make changes” ... Read more

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How do other countries create “smarter” kids? What is it like to be a child in the world’s new education superpowers? The Smartest Kids in the World “gets well beneath the glossy surfaces of these foreign cultures and manages to make our own culture look newly strange....The question is whether the startling perspective provided by this masterly book can also generate the will to make changes”
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High Conflict

Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out

by Amanda Ripley ...

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9 hours 50 min

A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the ... Read more

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A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the
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The Unthinkable (Revised and Updated)

Who Survives When Disaster Strikes--and Why

by Amanda Ripley ...

Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

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11 hours 2 min

Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, the role of social media in disaster response, and more—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the WorldDisaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and avalanches to catastrophic machine failure and acts of terror. And ... Read more

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Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, the role of social media in disaster response, and more—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the WorldDisaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and avalanches to catastrophic machine failure and acts of terror. And
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From Conflict to Convergence

Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems

by Robert Fersh, Mariah Levison ...

Strategies to achieve meaningful and lasting conflict resolutionIn From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, two expert collaborative problem solvers deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems. In this book full of real-life stories and examples, you'll find ... Read more

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Strategies to achieve meaningful and lasting conflict resolutionIn From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, two expert collaborative problem solvers deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems. In this book full of real-life stories and examples, you'll find
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The Smartest Kids in the World

And How They Got That Way

by Amanda Ripley ...

Narrated by Kate Reading ...

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7 hours 43 min

How do other countries create "smarter" kids?In a handful of nations, virtually all children are learning to make complex arguments and solve problems they've never seen before. They are learning to think, in other words, and to thrive in the modern economy.What is it like to be a child in the world's new education superpowers?In a global quest to find answers for our own children, author and Time ... Read more

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How do other countries create "smarter" kids?In a handful of nations, virtually all children are learning to make complex arguments and solve problems they've never seen before. They are learning to think, in other words, and to thrive in the modern economy.What is it like to be a child in the world's new education superpowers?In a global quest to find answers for our own children, author and Time
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Socio-Economic Rights in Times of Crisis and Normality

Article 4 Limitations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

by Amanda Cahill-Ripley ...

This groundbreaking book explores the under examined nature and scope of Article 4 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which governs permissible restrictions on these rights.Challenging the assumption that such limitations apply only during crises, it analyses their application in diverse contexts, from financial crises and public health emergencies, to ... Read more

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This groundbreaking book explores the under examined nature and scope of Article 4 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which governs permissible restrictions on these rights.Challenging the assumption that such limitations apply only during crises, it analyses their application in diverse contexts, from financial crises and public health emergencies, to
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The Human Right to Water and its Application in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

by Amanda Cahill Ripley ...

Series series Routledge Research in Human Rights Law
The Human Right to Water and Its Application in the Occupied Palestinian Territories provides an overview and examination of the human right to water as determined under international human rights law. This is a highly topical issue, with the UN General Assembly having passed a resolution which declares access to clean water and sanitation a human right (New York, Jul 28 2010), the recent ... Read more

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The Human Right to Water and Its Application in the Occupied Palestinian Territories provides an overview and examination of the human right to water as determined under international human rights law. This is a highly topical issue, with the UN General Assembly having passed a resolution which declares access to clean water and sanitation a human right (New York, Jul 28 2010), the recent
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From Conflict to Convergence

Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems

by Robert Fersh, Mariah Levison ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Machado ...

Unabridged

7 hours 24 min

Strategies to achieve meaningful and lasting conflict resolutionIn From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, two expert collaborative problem solvers deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems. In this book full of real-life stories and examples, you'll find ... Read more

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Strategies to achieve meaningful and lasting conflict resolutionIn From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, two expert collaborative problem solvers deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems. In this book full of real-life stories and examples, you'll find
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How Children Succeed

Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

by Paul Tough ...

Narrated by Robert Petkoff ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

Why do some children succeed while others fail?The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs.But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, ... Read more

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Why do some children succeed while others fail?The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs.But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism,
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Validation

How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life

by Caroline Fleck PhD ...

Narrated by Caroline Fleck PhD ...

Unabridged

9 hours 10 min

**"Warning: this book will make you a better parent, partner, colleague, and friend." —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden PotentialUnlock the secret to true and lasting change.**We all spend a lot of energy trying to get people to listen to us, and despite our best efforts, we often fail. But what if the secret to influencing others was to demonstrate acceptance?Enter ... Read more

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**"Warning: this book will make you a better parent, partner, colleague, and friend." —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden PotentialUnlock the secret to true and lasting change.**We all spend a lot of energy trying to get people to listen to us, and despite our best efforts, we often fail. But what if the secret to influencing others was to demonstrate acceptance?Enter
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