Showing results for "Arms" in Social Sciences

The first rule of nuclear war is that there are no rules. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute by minute, these are the real-life protocols that choreograph the end of civilisation as we know it. Because the plans for General Nuclear War are among the most classified secrets held by the United States government, this book takes the listener up to the razor’s edge of what can legally be known.

From the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Real Anthony Fauci comes an explosive exposé of the cover-up behind the true origins of COVID-19.

Guns from America reach more than 130 countries, and inundate Mexico, with over 200,000 guns every year crossing the border and arming the drug cartels. In this groundbreaking new work of investigative journalism, master of reportage Ioan Grillo delves into the enormous black market for firearms in the Americas. Along the way, Grillo lays bare the many ways that guns slip through the legal cracks and into the hands of criminals, fuelling violence among Mexico’s powerful cartels and beyond.

Pain and Prejudice is a vital testament to how social taboos and medical ignorance keep women sick and in anguish. The stark reality is that women's pain is not taken as seriously as men's. Women are more likely to be disbelieved and denied treatment than men, even though women are far more likely to be suffering from chronic pain. In a potent blend of polemic and memoir, Jackson confronts the private concerns and questions women face regarding their health and medical treatment. Pain and Prejudice, finally, explains how we got here, and where we need to go next.

These words, pounded out on a laptop at Cliven Bundy’s besieged Nevada ranch on April 6, 2014, ignited a new American revolution. Across the country, a certain type of citizen snapped to attention: This was the flashpoint the they’d been waiting for, a chance to help a fellow American stand up to a tyrannical and corrupt federal government. Up in Arms chronicles how an isolated clan of desert-dwelling Mormons became the guiding light - and then the outright leaders - of America’s Patriot movement.

Nikkei Asian Review is an Asia-focused English-language business journal from Nikkei - Asia’s largest independent business media group and Japan’s leading publisher of business and financial news. Nikkei Asian Review offers insights on business, finance, economic and political news, with in-depth analysis and commentary on influential companies around Asia. Designed for leaders around the world who are shaping the future of Asia, and anyone with an interest in knowing the real Asia, Nikkei Asian Review has been created to change the way Asia is reported in the global marketplace.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may seem like she came from nowhere, but the movement that propelled her to office - and to global political stardom - has been building for 30 years...With the party and the nation at a crossroads, this timely and original audiobook offers new insight into how we’ve gotten where we are - and where we're headed.

dis:arm – Friedensgespräche der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Ein Podcast über die Möglichkeiten einer friedlichen Außenpolitik. Einmal im Monat diskutieren hier Linda Peikert und Jan van Aken mit Wissenschaftler*innen und Aktivist*innen aus aller Welt jeweils ein konkretes Thema: Wie funktionieren überhaupt Friedensgespräche? Was passiert gerade im Iran? Wie hängen Aufrüstung, Klimakrise und Konflikte zusammen? Und was können wir tun? Es geht um Krisen, Kriege und Konflikte, um Auswege und Lösungsmöglichkeiten. Wir schauen auch auf die tieferliegenden Ursachen, auf ungerechten ...

Why do terrorist organizations use children to support their cause and carry out their activities? Small Arms uncovers the brutal truth behind the mobilization of children by terrorist groups. Mia Bloom and John Horgan show us the grim underbelly of society that allows and even encourages the use of children to conduct terrorist activities. They provide listeners with the who, what, when, why, and how of this increasingly concerning situation.

Ross Armstrong hosts guests from all walks of life, venturing into sports, psychology, daily habits and personal development. Sharing stories from everyday people, community, and personal achievement, bringing a voice to the everyday person and highlighting the arm wrestle of life.

L'humanité détient une arme secrète : son cerveau. Longtemps notre meilleur allié, notre cerveau risque aujourd'hui de causer notre perte. Car il existe un défaut de conception, un véritable bug, au cœur de cet organe extraordinaire : les neurones en charge d'assurer notre survie ne sont jamais rassasiés et réclament toujours plus de nourriture, de sexe et de pouvoir. Comment se fait-il que, ayant conscience de ce danger, nous ne parvenions pas à réagir ? Peut-on résoudre ce bug et redevenir maîtres de notre destin ?

Arms, Legs, Hips and Thighs is about movement in love, struggle, trauma and growth. It is the story of leaving home getting an education, owning your womanhood and your choices rooted in lust, love and freedom. This book talks about all women who have experienced sexual trauma, the triggers that never seem to go away and the shadow work to heal through it. Arms, Legs, Hips and Thighs uplifts the discovery of the divine feminine, balancing the masculine and learning to love rest within our bodies.

This podcast is for everyone who wants to end gun violence, even if we disagree on how to get there. Each episode of “Arms Around America” features a short immersive audio drama based on stories of real families from around the country whose lives have been shaped by guns. Community leaders, scholars, activists, and the families themselves join Dan Froot & Company to unpack the questions and conundrums in each story.

Many countries face challenges of migration, terrorism, climate change, and the spread of fast-paced technology. Those who are sitting around the table will change the course of history and redefine how we solve critical problems. A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World shares the impact of gender-diversified leadership and why varied voices lead to stronger resolutions and enhanced team dynamics.

Long at the forefront of a movement advocating for gun reform as a matter of public health, Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl has been on constant media call in the aftermath of fatal shootings. But the 2018 Nashville killings led him on a path toward recognizing the limitations of biomedical frameworks for fully diagnosing or treating the impassioned complexities of American gun politics. As he came to understand it, public health is a harder sell in a nation that fundamentally disagrees about what it means to be safe, healthy, or free.

Hoe is het om in Nederland in armoede te leven? In deze podcast gaat Linda de Mol in gesprek met mensen die met hun gezin van een minimuminkomen moeten rondkomen. Hoe is het om bij alles wat je doet, te moeten nadenken over wat het kost? Of het nu de verjaardag is van je kinderen, of de dagelijkse boodschappen: wie in ons land in armoede leeft, wordt voortdurend met zijn neus op de feiten gedrukt - en dan vooral over wat er allemaal níét kan. In elke aflevering spreekt Linda met iemand die uit eigen ervaring vertelt over hoe het leven er achter de voordeur van zijn of haar gezin uit ziet. ...

The United States is more vulnerable than ever to an EMP attack that could shut down the country overnight, resulting in tens of millions of deaths and a 19th-century lifestyle for Americans for the foreseeable future, says a new book, A Nation Forsaken, written by a long-time national security expert. Even worse, the threat doesn't just come from terrorists, but from unpreventable solar activity - and a new peak period is on the way,

Steffi Kim und Falk Schacht sprechen mit bekannten Gästen darüber, wie es wirklich ist, im reichen Deutschland in Armut aufzuwachsen. Hier werden offen und ehrlich die Geschichten erzählt, die aus Schamgefühl selten zur Sprache kommen. Dabei kommen nur Menschen zu Wort, die wie Steffi und Falk, in Armut aufgewachsen sind oder von Armut bedroht waren. Es wird deutlich, dass Armut viele verschiedene Gesichter hat und jeden einzelnen Gast ganz unterschiedlich beeinflusst hat. Sie alle waren auf ihre persönliche Weise arm & trotzdem sprechen sie jetzt darüber.

This is my experience as an Independent Parent who went through a surrogacy journey in pandemic. With the help of an incredible medical team, an angel surrogate mother and her family helped bring my daughter to life. It was years of holding back on the idea of it, but it took leaving all I knew & loved in order to push through to becoming a mom. As I try to grow my family and the platform of assisted reproductive technology evolves, there’s a lot to navigate. I wanted to provide a resource for anyone dealing with infertility.

Dans ce podcast, nous allons explorer l'histoire de la Gendarmerie nationale, une institution militaire originale dont l'histoire est auréolée de gloire mais également marquée par des heures sombres, une histoire de chair et de sang, de femmes et d'hommes engagés. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.