System States

The 1950s were a transformative, even revolutionary decade in the history of brain science. Using new techniques for probing brain activity and function, researchers in neurosurgery, psychiatry, and psychology achieved dramatic breakthroughs in the treatment of illnesses like epilepsy and schizophrenia, as well as the understanding of such faculties as memory and perception. Memory was the site of particularly startling discoveries.

Although the separate history of the commonwealths is, for the most part, merged into that of the nation, the national history grows steadily more complex … The special function of this volume in the American Nation series is to describe the foundations of the present American party system and its application to the extremely difficult problems of that time …

Volume 12 of 27 in The American Nation: A History published by Harper Brothers (1904-1918). Edited by Albert Bushnell Hart, Professor of History at Harvard University

Nach Jahren der Annäherung ist das Verhältnis zwischen Deutschland und Russland so angespannt wie seit mehr als 25 Jahren nicht mehr. Was Putin antreibt, warum er die Konfrontation mit dem Westen sucht und den Rückfall in den Kalten Krieg in Kauf nimmt, ist vielen ein Rätsel. Nicht Michail Gorbatschow. Mit einzigartiger Kennerschaft beschreibt er die Entstehung des "Systems Putin" und die Absichten dieses Mannes.

Explore the heartfelt connection between Mr. Buffington and Mrs. W.A. Payton through this enchanting collection of postcards exchanged between 1946 and 1959. Nestled within the walls of Paine College, Mr. Buffington penned these messages as tokens of gratitude for Mrs. Payton's unwavering support of the Faith Cabin Library System. Now, meticulously transcribed by the author from the cherished originals, these postcards offer a window into a remarkable chapter of Black History, making this book an absolute must-listen.

Ronald Reagan’s daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. The simplicity with which she reveals the intensity, the rush, the flow of her feelings encompasses all the surprises and complexities that ambush us when death gradually, unstoppably invades life.

More than any other institution in the country, Georgia State has overturned the assumption that poorer students are doomed to fail. Won't Lose This Dream describes how the architects of Georgia State's success harnessed the power of evolving data technologies, a "moneyball" strategy that helped them recognize and remove the obstacles that have held poor students back. Veteran journalist Andrew Gumbel uncovers the human stories behind these innovations, tracing real students as they realize lifelong dreams of graduating from college.

This book was written to wake a sleeping America in addition to gaining a new perspective and respect for the Mothers of the Universe. In order to fully understand the hidden agendas of the dominant power structure we must backtrack and find where the initial seeds were planted in America. After my research concluded, I discovered a systematic plan that was set in full motion in the 1950s. Systematic Female Ratchet addresses the root of the behavioral concerns of targeted young and older women of color in America.

The United States Constitution includes checks and balances, veto power, and the ability to amend. In this book, you will listen about these safeguards, including why they were put into place and in what circumstances they can be tapped into. Learn more about how the Constitution shapes the government and protects your rights as a citizen. Grab a copy, and start listening today.