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MJ: The Genius Of Michael Jackson
by Steve KnopperThe ultimate critical biography of the King of Pop: a panoramic, vivid, and incisive portrait of Michael Jackson that explores and celebrates his influence in music, dance, and popular culture, drawing on 400 interviews.From the moment in 1965 when he first stepped on stage with his brothers at a local talent show in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson was destined to become the undisputed King of Pop. In a career spanning four decades, Jackson became a global icon, selling over 400 million albums, earning thirteen Grammy awards, and spinning dance moves that captivated the world. Songs like "Billie Jean" and "Black and White" altered our national discussion of race and equality, and Jackson's signature aesthetic, from the single white glove to the moonwalk, defined a generation. Despite years of scandal and controversy, Jackson's ultimate legacy will always be his music. Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper delves deeply into Michael Jackson's music and talent. From the artist's early days with the Jackson 5, to his stratospheric success as a solo artist, to "Beat It" and "Thriller," "Bad" and "The Man in the Mirror," to his volatile final years, his attempted comeback, and untimely death, Knopper explores the beguiling and often contradictory forces that fueled Michael Jackson's genius. Drawing on an amazing 400 interviews--ranging from Jackson's relatives, friends, and key record executives to celebrities like will.i.am and Weird Al Yankovic--this critical biography puts all the elements of his career into perspective, and celebrates his triumph in art and music. This is a rare and panoramic view into the genius and influence of an incomparable talent.
MLK on "The Other America" and "Black Power"
by Martin Luther King<p>Two of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most radical works examining economic inequality, police brutality, and black power, which speak to our most pressing social issues of today. <p>Though we're familiar with the celebrated King who shared his dream of racial equality on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and who reassured those engaged in the struggle that "if you stand up for justice you can never fail," it is rare that we remember his declarations that "a riot is the language of the unheard," or that "Black power is a cry of disappointment." <p>Captured here, in this brief ebook volume, are excerpts of two of King's most radical works--"The Other America" and "Black Power"--which powerfully speak across time to our most pressing social issues today."Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'white backlash' speech, 'The Other America,' is a classic. It reveals King, the intellectual, coolly analyzing the racist basis of the neoconservative policies that would influence government policies on the right and left and the bought media opinion of the 1980s. <p>He forsees the rise of Reaganism and the mainstreaming of the Klan, neo-Nazism, and Yuppie solipsism."--Ishmael Reed, author of Mumbo Jumbo
MOUNTAIN GEOMORPHOLOGY
by Olav Slaymaker Phil OwensMountains represent one of the most inspiring and attractive natural features on the surface of the earth. Visually, they dominate the landscape. However, the increasing realization of the fragility of mountain areas because of changes in land use, management and climate, combined with an understanding of their importance for water and other natural resources, has resulted in a growing interest in mountain environments in recent years. Hence, Mountain Geomorphology represents a timely and unique contribution to the literature. Written by a team of international experts, this book is divided into three sections, which consider historical, functional and applied mountain geomorphology from both global and local perspectives. Historical mountain geomorphology focuses on the evolution of landforms. Functional mountain geomorphology emphasises the interaction between processes and landforms, while applied mountain geomorphology concerns the interrelationships between geomorphological processes and society. Mountain Geomorphology is a valuable source of information for students studying mountain geomorphology, and also for academics and research scientists interested in mountain environments.
MPS001 Rajneeti Siddhant-Pustika (1) - IGNOU
by IgnouPoltical Science Text Book for students of IGNOU
MPS001 Rajneeti Siddhant-Pustika (2) - IGNOU
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MPS002 Antarrashtriya Sambandh Siddhanta evam samasyaye-Pustika - IGNOU
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MPS002 Antarrashtriya Sambandh-Pustaka - IGNOU
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MPS003 Bharat-Loktantra aur Vikas-Pustika - IGNOU
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MPS004 Tulanaatmak Raajaneeti Mudde aur Pravrittiyan pustika - IGNOU
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MPS004 Tulnatmak Rajneeti-Pustaka - IGNOU
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MPSE003 Pashchimi Rajneetik Chintan - IGNOU
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MPSE006 Shanti aur Sangharsh Adhyayan - IGNOU
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MPSE007 Bharart Mein Samajik Aandolan aur Rajneeti - IGNOU
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MPSE008 Bharat Mein Rajyiya Rajneeti - IGNOU
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MPSE009 Canada-Rajneeti aur Samaj - IGNOU
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MPSE011 Europiya Sangh Evm Vishwa Rajneeti - IGNOU
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MPSE012 Australia me Rajya aur Samaj - IGNOU
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MPSE013 Australia ki Videsh Neeti - IGNOU
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MS-13: The Making of America's Most Notorious Gang
by Steven Dudley“One of the year’s most important books, a gripping meticulously reported account of the rise of one of the world’s most notorious street gangs.” —Mitch Weiss, Pulitzer Prize winnerWinner of the Lukas PrizeAn NPR Best Book of the YearThe MS-13 was born from war.In the 1980s, Alex and his brother fled El Salvador for the US and formed the Mara Salvatrucha Stoners. Initially bound by a love of heavy metal music, the group soon took on a harder edge, selling drugs, stealing cars and killing rivals. Gang members like Alex were incarcerated and deported. But in the prison system, the group only grew stronger.Today, MS-13 is one of the most infamous street gangs on earth—and also largely misunderstood. Longtime organized crime investigator Steven Dudley brings readers inside the nefarious group to tell a broader story of flawed US and Central American policies and the exploitative, unequal systems that shape them.“A remarkable feat of reporting; the ways in which the United States is complicit in the creation and preservation of MS-13 might well keep you awake deep into the night, as it did me.” —Rachel Louise Snyder, author of No Visible Bruises“By detailing the experiences of gang members and victims alike, he anatomizes the complex, fluid dynamics of this elusive transnational network. A startling book.” —Patrick Radden Keefe, New York Times–bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks“The definitive account of MS-13 . . . An outstanding book for true crime readers.” —Library Journal (starred review)
MSO001 Samajshastriya Siddhant avam Sankalpanayen - IGNOU
by IgnouThis block tells us about the interrelation of state and the society. The concepts of sovereignty of the state has also been discussed in this block. Marx and weber are discussed and the powers of state has been elaborated for the students. The relation of a man with society and democracy has also been discussed.
MSO002 Shodh Paddhatiyan avam Vidhiyan - IGNOU
by IgnouThis block of the book studies the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study. For better understanding of students it comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge. It encompasses concepts such as philosophical or theoretical frameworks, theoretical model, phases and quantitative or qualitative techniques.
MSO003 Vikash ka Samajshastra (1) - IGNOU
by IgnouThe goal of this block is to introduce students to various concepts and approaches of sociology of development. Traditionally the concept of development and the process is usually defined in economic terms. There is a change in the approach to the last few decades. Sociology of development has its focus on the critical vision and perspective of the concept of developments.
MSO003 Vikash ka Samajshastra (2) - IGNOU
by IgnouThis block examines the characteristics of the current process of growth and development of India and referes the experience with other countries of the world. Countries like canada,zimbabwe and Brasil are selected for study. They have been Selected for the students to experience similar development in thinking. This block will help the students to understand the concepts like globalisation and liberalisation and its impact on india.
MSO004 Bharat mein Samajshastra (2) - IGNOU
by IgnouThis block introduces the student with the matters related to tribals living in India. Divided into sections this block deals with the natural resources, their interrelation and their differentiations. Perspectives of Alvin and G S ghurrey has also been foucsed in this block.