Manhattan Prep's best-selling 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems has been updated to include a brand-new chapter targeting critical math strategies you'll need to maximize your GRE quant score. In addition the book now includes expanded diagnostic chapters that teach you how to analyze your strengths and weaknesses and prioritize your studies accordingly. The heart of the book is over 1,800 practice problems covering every topic tested on the GRE, making it an essential resource for students at any level. Developed by our 99th-percentile GRE instructors, the problems in this book are sensibly grouped into practice sets and mirror those found on the GRE in content, form, and style. You can build fundamental skills in math and verbal through targeted practice. Our easy-to-follow explanations and step-by-step applications will help cement your understanding of the concepts tested on the GRE. In addition, you can take your practice to the next level with learning modules from Interact® for GRE, our revolutionary interactive, on-demand learning platform. The Most Practice Features 1,800 practice problems that cover every topic on the test Diagnose your strengths and weaknesses to target your studies as efficiently as possible Test individual skills on all subjects with mixed time sets, a cheat sheet of key math rules, and micro drills GRE test prep practice sets that mirror the GRE in content, form, and style to build familiarity with the test itself Easy-to-follow explanations and step-by-step applications help reinforce understanding of test questions and concepts covered in the GRE Online learning tools allow for an interactive, on-demand practice experience Expert Guidance We know the test: Our 99th percentile instructors have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the GRE, and we use real data to design the most effective strategy plans and GRE study guides Our books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students--every explanation is written to help you learn Manhattan Prep has been helping students prepare for the GRE, GMAT, and other standardized exams for over 20 years Publisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online assets included with the product.

It's success was far from accidental. Facebook's founding is legend: In a Harvard dorm, wunderkind Mark Zuckerberg invented a new way to connect with friends...and the rest is history. But for the people who actually molded this great idea into a game-changing $300 billion company, the experience was far more tumultuous and uncertain than we might expect. Mike Hoefflinger was one of those Facebook insiders. As a computer engineer turned marketing innovator who worked with COO Sheryl Sandberg, Hoefflinger had a front-row seat to the company's growing pains, stumbles, and reinventions. Becoming Facebook tells the coming-of-age story of the now venerable giant. Filled with insights and anecdotes from crises averted and challenges solved, the book tracks the company's development, uncovering lessons learned on its way to greatness: How Facebook recovered from its "disastrous" IPO ¿ How the growth team achieved the impossible ¿ Why Facebook's News Feed ads were the company's most important business decision ever ¿ How Google+ attacked and lost ¿ Why—and how—Instagram and WhatsApp were added to the mix ¿ What the company does to win the talent wars ¿ What makes Zuckerberg, Sandberg, Cox, and other A-teamers tick ¿ Which products and technical advancements are on the horizon and why ¿ And much more Intimate, fast-paced, and deeply informative, Becoming Facebook shares the true story of how Zuckerberg joined the ranks of iconic CEOs like Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Jeff Bezos—as Facebook grows up, overcomes setbacks, and works to connect the world.

Turn the pages of the most famous books of all time and marvel at the stories behind them. Over 75 of the world's most celebrated, rare, and seminal books are examined and explained in this stunning treasury. 'Books That Changed History' is a unique encyclopedia spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day. Chronological chapters show the evolution of human knowledge and the changing ways in which books are made. Discover incredible coverage of history's most influential books including the Mahabharata, Shakespeare's First Folio, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Penguin's first ever paperbacks. From Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species to Louis Braille's conception of the Braille system that we still use today, these are world famous books that have had the biggest impact on history. Every book is presented with breathtaking photography and fascinating biographies of those who created them. 'Books That Changed History' gathers dictionaries, diaries, plays, poems, treaties, and religious texts into one stunning celebration of the undisputed power of books.

Many people believe the male sex drive is ever present and barely controlled. This image is both a centerpiece of fiction -- in movies like American Pie and Superbad -- and in the news, as in the obsession with the sex lives of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiger Woods, and other public figures. It seems guys who sleep around are expected to behave that way. But what would happen if we improved and expanded our sexual expectations of young men. If we stop believing that boys and men are emotional cripples and fly-by-night Casanovas who are just out for sex, and start believing that they're full, complete human beings who have emotional and relational needs? This book works to shift our thinking beyond this stereotypical perspective on male sexuality to a conception that is more complex and nuanced, one that acknowledges that most boys and young men want to have relationships and suggests that they take a variety of approaches to dating and sexuality. Drawing from the latest research and clinical studies on male sexuality, the author shows that when we put dating and sexuality in the context of other developmental changes instead of thinking about it as something separate from any other part of life, we get a very different, non-Casanova perspective on boys' sexual development. He explains how the Casanova Complex has become our "basic" understanding of young men's sexuality and shares what we can do as parents, teachers, and members of society, starting today, in order to challenge Casanova.

Doubt, Conflict, Mediation is an interdisciplinary examination and reassessment of standard assumptions in social theory about modern time. Features: --Rethinks capitalist and neo-liberal conceptions of time from both a sociological and anthropological perspective. --Blends innovative and rich ethnographic studies from around the world with clear theoretical approaches. --Examines the timescapes of a variety of institutions and social movements, such as biotech laboratories, civic organizations, planning offices, global sea-trade, urban squatting, and state bureaucracies. Editor: Laura Bear is Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at the London School of Economics, UK. Publisher's note.

The antidote to navigating turbulent times isn’t more rules. It is timeless virtue that creates sustainable value. Thoughtful leaders are keenly aware of the enormous challenge they face to drive high performance in a world that continues to ratchet up pressure and uncertainty. Some leaders respond by getting tough and establishing strict rules. They get people in line, but they don’t inspire excellence. Wise leaders, on the other hand, help their people practice character to navigate their way through the turbulence¿without lowering performance expectations. As a result, their people are more reliable under pressure. Exception to the Rule links ancient wisdom with contemporary science on high performance, teamwork, and engagement. Building an organizational culture based on classical virtues¿of trust, compassion, courage, justice, wisdom, temperance and hope¿is both strategically smart and a better way to live. Exception to the Rule walks you through the steps of helping everyone in your organization focus on character defined by virtue. The word virtue means excellence, which is why each one is essential to help people perform at a high level despite uncertainty and pressure. Under character-based leadership, teams work better together, creativity flourishes and engagement increases. The most powerful idea of Exception to the Rule is character defined by virtue is not based on birthright; it can be learned and practiced. Everyone can develop habits to become better than they were. While character cannot be legislated, character can be cultivated. As virtue proves its value, the culture you have can evolve into the culture you need.

Fidel Castro's most original contribution to revolutionary and radical thought has been his development of an explicit ethical position on one of the most controversial issues of our time: violence. This book explores the evolution of Castro's political thinking - and in particular how he philosophically reconciles violence, political power and morality. This book makes a timely intervention into the question of Castro's historical role and contribution. The author argues that Castro's doctrine of armed struggle is the logical development of his idea of the ethical liberation fighter. At its core is an unremitting emphasis on the ethical use of violence.

"Cities are now home to over fifty per cent of the world's population, but the contribution of food to shaping cities is often overlooked. Food matters in designing and planning cities because how it is grown, transported, bought, cooked, eaten, cleaned up and disposed of has significant effects on creating a sustainable, resilient and convivial urban future. The book explores methods for extending the gastronomic possibilities of urban space - from the scale of the table to the metropolis. Using a wealth of examples from cities worldwide, the book explores how physical design and socio-spatial arrangements focused on food can help maintain socially rich, productive and sustainable urban space. Underpinning the book's analysis of food and cities is the view that decisions about a hyper-urban future should recognise the fundamental role of food. Food and Urbanism provides an original and new contribution to food scholarship; exploring some intriguing research questions about the ways that food, urbanism and sustainable conviviality interconnect"--

The relatively modern subject of geopolitics requires a non-Western perspective. The non-West has not only suffered under the political and economic domination of former colonizers and the victors of the two world wars, but it has also faced a lack of self-expression, forcing states to conform to and propagate a politically correct narrative that originates from the West and secures its interests at the expense of others. The need is to offer geopolitics as a subject in universities, so that scarcity of valuable research, leading to a superficial narrative often misaligned with the history and ideology of nations, is avoided. Such misalignment often disconnects countries from the regional and global perspectives at the level of an inside-out approach. This book aims to address this gap by building on historical and contemporary global politics, creating a foundation for critiquing and revising the narratives used by powerful states to control and oppress weaker ones. The work seeks to challenge the prescribed geopolitical narrative from the institutionalized West, offering a framework for the East to envision its future. It is a radical but essential work that will set readers on a journey of discovery and awe similar to the one experienced by the author.

Helps students understand how culture impacts development - and why it matters Human Development: A Cultural Approach leads students to examine all stages of development through the engaging lens of culture. The first product to take a wholly cultural approach to human development, this text integrates cross-cultural examples throughout the narrative to reveal the impact of cultural factors both in Australia and New Zealand, and around the world. The authors' emphasis on culture fosters a thorough, balanced view of development that prepares students to face challenges in our diverse and globalised world - whether they travel the globe or remain in their hometowns.

It is difficult to imagine journalism in this country without Mazhar Abbas. A hard-core, old-school journalist, he made the transition to electronic media without breaking his ties with print. He understands the significance of print in documenting the country’s history as well as the fact that the 24/7 news cycle is short-lived. He has the added advantage of being trained as a reporter in the volatile and violent city of Karachi that adds incredible depth to his analyses in both mediums. Importantly, Mazhar has been a chronicler of journalism’s highs and lows. His commitment with the cause of journalists’ trade unions has remained unshaken. He has boldly and consistently articulated issues like curbs on press freedom and wages as well as the unending violence against journalists. A keen observer of the international media scene, his commentary on Pakistan is exceptionally insightful. We should consider ourselves fortunate that one of the most credible and courageous voices in journalism has decided to put together his writings from the last ten years in a book called Journey Through Chaos. The scheme of the book, neatly divided into five sections, intelligently covers his entire oeuvre and specializations (who understands Karachi and MQM better than Mazhar Abbas?). These are incredibly perceptive essays that record the state of the country and enhance our understanding of the present times.

This textbook provides an accessible overview of the field of sociolinguistics. Blending qualitative and quantitative approaches and including examples drawn from different contexts and societies all over the world, the author introduces progressively complicated topics to help students build their confidence and understanding gradually as they work through the book. The chapters cover all the core topics on an introductory sociolinguistics course, including language and power, dialects, language and gender, language planning and multilingualism, and each chapter ends with a set of exercises, suggestions for small-scale projects which the author has used successfully with his own students and suggested further readings (both classic and more recent). This book assumes no background in Linguistics and is intended as an introduction to sociolinguistics that can be used at any level of undergraduate or graduate study, or by interested outsiders to the field.

This book provides a comprehensive account of language management and planning at Confucius Institutes in the UK, implementing an ethnographic approach grounded in language management theory. As a global language promotion organization, Confucius Institutes have previously been discussed in the literature with respect to socio-political issues, but this volume will shed particular light on their role in shaping and informing Chinese language policy, at both the institutional and individual classroom level. The book focuses specifically on Confucius Institutes in the UK, demonstrating how language teaching practice in these organizations is informed and shaped not only by organizational paradigms but local language needs and institutional attitudes of host institutions. In turn, Li highlights these organizations’ unique position in a multilingual region such as the UK can offer new insights into language management by illustrating their roles as platforms for both individuals and institutions to become involved in the making and implementation of language policy. This volume will be of particular interest to students and researchers in language policy and planning, language education, applied linguistics, and Chinese linguistics.

Presenting a fresh approach to Mozart's achievements as a composer for the stage, John A. Rice outlines the composer's place in the operatic culture of his time. The book tells the story of how Mozart's operas came into existence, following the processes that Mozart went through as he brought his operas from commission to performance. Chapters trace the fascinating series of interactions that took place between Mozart and librettists, singers, stage designers, orchestras, and audiences. In linking the operas by topic, Rice emphasizes what Mozart's operas have in common, regardless of when he wrote them and the genres to which they belong. Overall, the book demonstrates how Mozart's entire operatic oeuvre is the product of a single extraordinary mind and a single pan-European operatic culture.

"Pakistan and American Diplomacy offers an insightful, fast-moving tour through Pakistan-U.S. relations, from 9/11 to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, as told from the perspective of a former U.S. diplomat who served twice in Pakistan. Ted Craig frames his narrative around the 2019 Cricket World Cup, a contest that saw Pakistan square off against key neighbors and cricketing powers Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh, and its former colonial ruler, Britain. Craig provides perceptive analysis of Pakistan's diplomacy since its independence in 1947, shedding light on the country's contemporary relations with the United States, China, India, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. With insights from the field and from Washington, Craig reflects on the chain of policy decisions that led to the fall of the Kabul government in 2021 and offers a sober and balanced view of the consequences of that policy failure. Drawing on his post-Cold War diplomatic career, Craig presents U.S.-Pakistan policy in the context of an American experiment in promoting democracy while combating terrorism. "--

"Drawing on his Engelsberg Lectures, Michael Burleigh explores the new global era of national populism. He first probes the nature of mass anger in the West: how might popular discontent be artificially incited and sustained by elite figures claiming to speak for the common people? He then compares empire's difficult aftermaths in Britain and Russia: how does History foster a sense of exceptionality, and how is it exploited by populists, as we've seen again with 2020's 'statue wars'? And finally, he turns to China, where the ruling Communist Party depends on a nationalised version of History for popular support. Covid-19 has created problems for several populist leaders, whose image has suffered amidst the public's new-found respect for expertise and disappointment over their shouty handling of the pandemic. Yet despite Donald Trump's defeat, with extended economic depression looming, Burleigh fears that new post-populists may yet arise." -- Provided by publisher

Employing the central integrative theme of power, POWER AND SOCIETY, 14th Edition, introduces you to each of the social sciences and demonstrates how they differ in their focus and methods. It also presents an interdisciplinary viewpoint to illustrate the nature and uses of power in society. This compelling book will stimulate your interest in the social sciences as it explores some of the central challenges facing American society, such as ideological conflict, racism and sexism, poverty and powerlessness, crime and violence, community problems, and international relations.

Annotation. What is the connection between our personal troubles and underlying public issues?..'Public Sociology' focuses on the utility and relevance of a sociological perspective to every aspect of social life. The aim is to encourage in students the ability to critically reflect upon the forces - both local and global - shaping their own lives and the communities in which they live ... The previous two editions of 'Public Sociology' have established the book as one of the most popular and accessible introductory sociology texts. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate important themes in contemporary society including drug culture and digital technology. The authors reveal how the tools of sociological training and an empirically grounded sociological perspective are essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary Australian society ... NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION: three new chapters on the sociology of drugs, digital sociology, and the social determinants of health and illness; all chapters thoroughly revised and some expanded; expanded glossary and updated introductory vignettes; enhanced book website with extra readings, YouTube clips, and case studies ... 'With a firm base in the richest traditions of the discipline and with a remarkably approachable format, this book offers an excellent introduction to a wide array of sociology's concerns, making it suitable for all Australian social science undergraduates.' - 'Gary Wickham, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Murdoch University'..'A sophisticated yet accessible introduction to social identities, difference and inequalities, and social transformations.' - 'Jo Lindsay, Associate Professor in Sociology, Monash University'..'Sweeping and lucid ... communicates with ease and simplicity.' - 'Professor Toni Makkai, Dean, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University'

For nearly 20 years, Readings for Diversity and Social Justice has been the trusted, leading anthology to cover a wide range of social oppressions from a social justice standpoint. With full sections dedicated to racism, religious oppression, classism, ableism, youth and elder oppression, as well as an integrative section dedicated to sexism, heterosexism, and transgender oppression, this bestselling text goes far beyond the range of traditional readers. New essay selections in each section of this fourth edition have been carefully chosen to keep topic coverage timely and readings accessible and engaging for students. The interactions among these topics are highlighted throughout to stress the interconnections among oppressions in everyday life. A Table of Intersections leads you to selections not in the section dedicated to an issue. Retaining the key features and organization that has made Readings for Diversity and Social Justice an indispensable text for teaching issues of social justice while simultaneously updating and expanding its coverage, this new edition features over 40 new selections considering current topics and events such as the Black Lives Matter movement, workplace immigration raids, gentrification, wealth inequality, the disability rights of prisoners and inmates, and the Keystone XL pipeline protests. It presents a holistic approach to sexism, gay, lesbian, trans and gender-queer oppression that challenges widely-held assumptions about the usual practice of separating analyses of sex and gender binaries, as well as a more optimistic focus on the role of social justice at all levels of society, whether personal, institutional local, or global, and the intersections among them--Publisher's description.

“Reforging Nation” stands as a testament to the author’s exceptional literary journey, marking his third published work. Through this thought-provoking book, he offers unique insights into the process of reshaping and revitalizing a nation. Drawing from his extensive research and experiences, the author presents a compelling narrative that challenges conventional wisdom and invites readers to reconsider prevailing notions of nation-building. The author holds the distinction of being credited not only for crafting its content but also for undertaking various additional roles, such as composing, designing the title Cover, and even overseeing the publishing process. This multifaceted involvement showcases the author’s comprehensive contribution to the creation and production of the book. With a masterful blend of scholarly rigor and accessible prose, the author takes readers on a transformative intellectual expedition. His keen observations and nuanced analysis make “Reforging Nation” an indispensable addition to political science and a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of nationhood.

The book in hand THE RISE & FALL OF IMRAN KHAN is comprised of most of his achievements and pitfalls as the prime minister of Pakistan during 2018-22. The book contains reflections, sourced from Pakistani as well as the foreign media AND complete references about his governance, challenges, political intrigues, state institutions' dubious role and fulfilment of his party's promises and performance. The fields covered are: GENERAL ELECTIONS IN PAKISTAN [2018], ECONOMY DURING KHAN's REGIME, IK's handling of COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN PAKISTAN, FOREIGN POLICY IN PM KHAN's TIME, IK's MADINA MODEL for NAYA PAKISTAN, Facts about CPEC DURING KHAN's PREMIERSHIP, DIAMER-BHASHA DAM DURING KHAN's TENURE, and IK's performance during FIRST 100 DAYS OF PTI government. These pages also carry the dominant CAUSES OF IK's DOWNFALL mostly the DIRECT ALLEGATIONS ON 'NEUTRALS' (PAK-ARMY LEADERSHIP); KHAN's AUTHORITARIAN POLITICS, IMRAN KHAN's TEAM ISSUES - including some 'OTHER' KEY FACTORS' marked by a notorious question that WHY CM BUZDAR - WAS SO DESPARATELY NEEDED? Why promise of SARAIKI SUBA (PROVINCE) could not be delivered; and, how IK DITCHED HIS (INVESTOR) FRIENDS. How PM KHAN - ARMY RELATIONSHIP went strained in later days while the initial plan went good with 'ON THE SAME PAGE MANTRA'. Ultimately, IK had to face a NO-CONFIDENCE MOVE [NCM] during March 2022 which showed him and the PTI government the exit door on 10th April 2022. Imran Khan, an honest & courageous ruler of Pakistan, was sent home apparently unceremoniously and abruptly.

From the inception of the discipline in the 19th century, great ideas have always inspired and guided anthropologists when conducting their research amongst people all over the world. Such great ideas are born from the social and political contexts of their creators, and the challenge for scholars of anthropology today is to understand the value these ideas bring to modern fields of enquiry. Each chapter in this textbook has been written to provide a thorough yet engaging introduction to one particular theoretical school and style. These chapters build up to a coherent and well-organised picture of the history and contemporary shape of anthropological theory. Beginning with an introduction which reflects on the substantive themes which tie the chapters together, the book ends with an afterword by Marilyn Strathern reflecting on broader themes in the use of history and anthropological concepts. Presenting a detailed and comprehensive critical introduction to the most salient areas of the field, this book is essential reading for all undergraduate students undertaking a course on anthropological theory or the history of anthropological thought. It will also be useful reading for students of social and cultural anthropology, sociology, and human geography, and those enrolled in an anthropology course during their postgraduate degree with no background in the field.

You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was surrounded by idiots, communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Originally published in Swedish in 2014 as Omgiven Av Idioter, Erikons Surrounded by Idiots is already an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide, of which over 750,000 copies have been sold in Sweden alone. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with in and out of the office based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way(s) we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication and advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or indeed shut up. Packed with aha! and oh no! moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isnt you!

Ottenheimer's authoritative yet approachable introduction to the field's methodology, skills, techniques, tools, and applications emphasizes the kinds of questions that anthropologists ask about language and the kinds of questions that intrigue students. The text brings together the key areas of linguistic anthropology, addressing issues of power, race, gender, and class throughout. Further stressing the everyday relevance of the text material, Ottenheimer includes "In the Field" vignettes that draw you in to the chapter material via stories culled from her own and others' experiences, as well as "Doing Linguistic Anthropology" and "Cross-Language Miscommunication" features that describe real-life applications of text concepts.

"A revelatory and wide-ranging series of interviews with award-winning writer Arundhati Roy, touching on US empire, Indian nationalism, a writer's work, and more. As a novelist, Arundhati Roy is known for her lush language and intricate structure. As a political essayist, her prose is searching and fierce. All of these qualities shine through in the interviews collected here by David Barsamian. This newly reissued and expanded edition, featuring interviews from 2001 to 2022 and a moving foreword by Naomi Klein, explores Roy's evolving political thought and commitments across the tumultuous twenty-first entry. The Architecture of Modern Empire is a searing reckoning with the mechanics of power, in all its forms, and the role of imagination and creative expression in envisioning a radically different world." --

"Virtually all the masterpieces of Islamic art - the Alhambra, the Taj Mahal, and the Tahmasp Shahnama - were produced during the period from the Mongol conquests in the early thirteenth century to the advent of European colonial rule in the nineteenth. This beautiful book surveys the architecture and arts of the traditional Islamic lands during this era." "Conceived as a sequel to the The Art and Architecture of Islam: 650-1250, by Richard Ettinghausen and Oleg Grabar, the book follows the general format of the first volume, with chronological and regional divisions and architecture treated separately from the other arts. The authors describe over two hundred works of Islamic art of this period and also investigate broader social and economic contexts, considering such topics as function, patronage, and meaning. They discuss, for example, how the universal caliphs of the first six centuries gave way to regional rulers and how, in this new world order, Iranian forms, techniques, and motifs played a dominant role in the artistic life of most of the Muslim world; the one exception was the Maghrib, an area protected from the full brunt of the Mongol invasions, where traditional models continued to inspire artists and patrons. By the sixteenth century, say the authors, the eastern Mediterranean under the Ottomans and the area of northern India under the Mughals had become more powerful, and the Iranian models of early Ottoman and Mughal art gradually gave way to distinct regional and imperial styles. The authors conclude with a provocative essay on the varied legacies of Islamic art in Europe and the Islamic lands in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries."--Jacket

The Gatekeepers: Engaging Pashtun Men for Gender Justice and Girls’ Education is a book authored by Aamir Jamal and published in 2018. The book explores the role of Pashtun men in promoting gender justice and girls' education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the tribal districts of Pakistan2. It highlights the barriers to girls' education, such as early marriages, financial constraints, and social pressures, and emphasizes the need for change in the patriarchal society.

The comprehensive guide to the 2022–2023 ACT test—including 7 genuine, full-length practice tests. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2022–2023 book includes six authentic ACT tests—all of which contain the optional writing test—so you get maximum practice before your official test date.® These tests are also available on the Wiley Efficient Learning platform and mobile app alongside a seventh bonus test via the PIN code inside, so you can study your official materials anytime, anywhere. This guide provides clear explanations for every answer straight from the makers of the ACT to help you improve your understanding of each subject. You’ll also get: Practical tips and strategies for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, science, and (optional) writing tests, 400+ online flashcards to ensure you’re mastering key concepts A customizable online test bank Wiley Efficient Learning’s personalized exam planner feature, where you can build the study schedule that meets your unique needs. Expert advice on how to mentally and physically prepare for your test. Through the Official Guide, you’ll learn what to expect on test day, understand the types of questions you will encounter when taking the ACT, and adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you. By using this guide and its accompanying expansive resources, you can feel confident you’ll be ready to do your best!.

"Laozi, Marx, the Buddha, Ibsen, Machiavelli-these are just a few of the world's great thinkers who have weighed in on the subject of leadership over the centuries. Yet, the contemporary student of leadership often overlooks many of these names in favor of more recent theorists hailing from the social sciences. Understanding Leadership: An arts and humanities perspective takes a different angle, employing the works of the great philosophers, authors, and artists found in world civilization and presenting an arts and humanities perspective on the study of leadership. The authors build their conceptual framework using their Five Components of Leadership Model, which recognizes the leader, the followers, the goal, the context, and the cultural values and norms that make up the leadership process. Supporting the text are a wealth of case studies that reflect on works such as Ayn Rand's novella Anthem, Eug¿e Delacroix's painting Liberty Leading the People, Charlie Chaplin's film Modern Times, Athol Fugard's play "Master Harold" . . . and the Boys, Laozi's poetic work Dao De Jing, and Anton¿ Dvo¿ak's New World Symphony. The authors also introduce studies from various world cultures to emphasize the role that cultural values and norms play in leadership. This illuminating framework promotes the multidimensional thinking that is necessary for understanding and problem solving in a complex world. Understanding Leadership: An arts and humanities perspective will be a valuable textbook for both undergraduate and postgraduate leadership students, while leadership professionals will also appreciate the book's unique liberal arts and cultural approach"--

Is peace-building in Somalia possible? Devastated by a US-backed Ethiopian invasion and years of civil war, Somalia has long been without a central government, against this background of violence and instability, Somali academic Afyare Abdi Elmi, explains the multiple dimensions of the conflict, seeking a peace-building consensus. Somalia is a failed state and a Muslim state, a combination the West assumes means it's a breeding ground for extremism. Coupled with the country's reputation as a piracy hotspot, this combination of internal division and outside interference makes for an intensely hostile landscape. Elmi shows that only by addressing the problem of the statelessness in the country can the long process of peace begin. He highlights clan identities, Islam and other countries in the region as the key elements in any peace-building effort; setting out a path for the international community to follow.