Friedman: 806 books

Drawing on more than a quarter century of field and documentary research in rural North China, this book explores the contested relationship between village and state from the 1960s to the start of the twenty-first century. The authors provide a vivid portrait of how resilient villagers struggle to...

In a panoramic history of our criminal justice system from Colonial times to today, one of our foremost legal thinkers shows how America fashioned a system of crime and punishment in its own image.

As a tribute to George Orwell, this little story looks at how different things could have been if only the animals had believed in the seven noble ideals Fighting the just war Democracy, equality & fraternity Progress and enlightenment Justice always triumphs Nothing but the truth Viva free enterprise Never lose faith

Humor has had a profound effect on the way the Jewish people see the world, and has sustained them through millennia of hardships and suffering. God Laughed reviews, organizes, and categorizes the humor of the ancient Jewish texts-the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, and Midrash-in a clear, readable, and...

Includes never-before-published gems that can't be found at overheardintheoffice.com!  The office is no place for dirty, personal, inappropriate talk-but that doesn't stop most people. From the loading dock to the ladies' room, this compelling collection presents some of the most bizarre, shocking, and hilarious real life conversations overheard in workplaces around the world.

For the first time ever, bestselling author Eckhart Tolle brings the core of his teachings to children, ages 7 to 100. Beautifully illustrated and artfully expressed, this charming story will bring joy to children and their parents for decades to come. Milton, who is about eight years old,...

A curated collection of HBR experts' tips, tricks, and strategies for juggling all of your most important personal and professional commitments. Compiles the best advice from our Harvard Business Review community of experts to help readers achieve a greater balance among the many facets of their...

Small in size but packed with detailed information, Barron's Business Dictionaries are extremely useful and economical reference sources for business students, business managers, and general readers seeking advice and information on specific business subjects. Each pocket-size book defines thousands...

Une reprise économique dont l’ampleur et la durée ont déjoué les prévisions, un dollar plus fort que jamais, un vigoureux rétablissement psychologique : America is back, l’Amérique est de retour. Elle a pansé ses plaies, liquidé sa mauvaise conscience, retrouvé avec avidité les valeurs...

Digital media offer many of the same characteristics – immediacy, transparency and interactivity – that make one-to-one the most effective form of communication. And yet many organizations do not fully embrace them. They simultaneously underestimate and fear the power of digital communications....

What tools are available for setting and analyzing monetary policy? World-renowned contributors examine recent evidence on subjects as varied as price-setting, inflation persistence, the private sector's formation of inflation expectations, and the monetary policy transmission mechanism. Stopping...

Two leading economists discuss a range of issues relating to the "offshoring" of American jobs, from free trade to unemployment levels.

This book provides an introduction to the American legal system for a broad readership. Its focus is on law in practice, on the role of the law in American society; and how the social context affects the living law of the United States. It covers the institutions of law creation and application, law...

Thrive in a changing industry by putting your people first Advisory Leadership is a practical and highly executable guide for financial advisors and finance professionals looking to thrive in today's changing financial services industry. Written by a leading financial advisor with practice...