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Pelosi
by Molly BallNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A riveting inside account of the unprecedented rise to power and unmatched political legacy of the first woman Speaker of the House, by award-winning journalist Molly Ball Nancy Pelosi’s opposition to Donald Trump has made her an icon of the Resistance, featured in viral memes clapping sardonically at the president or ripping up his State of the Union address. But the real Nancy Pelosi is neither the shrill partisan featured in thousands of attack ads nor the cautious corporatist reviled by the far left. She’s the rare politician who still knows how to get big things done—a master of legislative power whose policy accomplishments have touched millions of American lives, from providing universal access to health care to reforming Wall Street to allowing gay people to serve openly in the military. She’s done it all at a time of historic polarization and gridlock, despite being routinely underestimated by allies and opponents alike.Ball’s nuanced, page-turning portrait takes readers inside Pelosi’s life and times, from her roots in urban Baltimore to her formative years as a party activist and fundraiser, from the fractious politics of San Francisco to high-stakes congressional negotiations with multiple presidents. The result is a compelling portrait of a barrier-breaking woman that sheds new light on American political history. Based on exclusive interviews with the Speaker and deep background reporting, Ball shows Pelosi through a thoroughly modern lens to explain how this extraordinary woman has met her moment.
Pemba: Spontaneous Living Spaces (Built Environment City Studies)
by Corinna Del BiancoPemba: Spontaneous Living Spaces looks at self-built dwellings and settlements in the case study city of Pemba in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique. Self-built houses born from need, in haste and with limited economical resources are often considered to be temporary structures but frequently become an integral part of the urban fabric, representative of a local culture of living. The study is part of the Spontaneous Living Spaces research project, and through a variety of documentation tools, it investigates the evolution of the architectural and urban elements that characterize self-built dwellings in Pemba. The evolution of the spontaneous living culture creates new forms of living in the city connected to local cultural expressions and the environment. These are placed in relation to the traditional and contemporary living cultures, settlement trends and the natural environment. Covering a history of housing in Mozambique and unpacking four settlement types in Pemba, this book is written for academics, professionals and researchers in architecture and planning with a particular interest in African architecture and urbanism.
PEMEX en la encrucijada
by Muñoz Leos RaúlRecuento de una gestión. En este libro, Raúl Muñoz Leos narra su experiencia al frente de PEMEX, describe las intrincadas relaciones de la empresa con el sindicato petrolero y el gobierno federal, revela la verdad sobre los escándalos que marcaron su renuncia y, sobre todo, ofrece su análisis de la situación en la que dejó Petróleos Mexicanos, señalando la ruta a seguir para que, lejos de sucumbir, PEMX pueda convertirse en la columna vertebral del desarrollo nacional.
PEMEX RIP: Vida y asesinato de la principal empresa mexicana
by Ana Lilia PérezCon un estilo eficaz y fuentes de gran calado, este libro responde a una falta en el periodismo nacional sobre la industria que marcó la mayor parte del siglo XX en México y que actualmente toma un rumbo indefinido pero bastante negativo. A partir de la nacionalización de la industria petrolera, por ochenta años Pemex fue el principal sostén de la economía mexicana, una maquinaria generadora de billones y billones de dólares por la producción y venta del oro negro y sus derivados, sólo que, a pesar de ser un bien público, sus ganancias y beneficios se repartieron entre pocas manos. Al cabo de esas ocho décadas, la reforma energética, que acabó con el modelo nacionalista, hizo escombros el Pemex de Cárdenas: deliberadamente, la producción se derrumbó para dar paso a la desnacionalización y privatización. Pero ¿quiénes se enriquecieron de la gallina de los huevos de oro?, ¿dónde quedó la ganancia de la renta petrolera? A estas y otras interrogantes da respuesta este libro, que explica el entramado que llevó al declive y desmantelamiento de la industria petrolera mexicana. Pemex RIP cierra una trilogía sobre Pemex iniciada con Camisas Azules, Manos Negras. El saqueo de Pemex desde Los Pinos (2010) y El Cártel Negro. Cómo el crimen organizado se ha apoderado de Pemex (2011), en la que revela fraudes, peculado, abuso de poder, tráfico de influencias, enriquecimiento ilícito, sobornos y muchos otros abusos de funcionarios y empleados que tuvieron en sus manos la encomienda de dirigir y operar una de las petroleras más importantes del mundo, y que en sus manos la convirtieron en epicentro de corrupción del país.
PEMEX RIP: Vida y asesinato de la principal empresa mexicana
by Ana Lilia PérezCon un estilo eficaz y fuentes de gran calado, este libro responde a una falta en el periodismo nacional sobre la industria que marcó la mayor parte del siglo XX en México y que actualmente toma un rumbo indefinido pero bastante negativo. A partir de la nacionalización de la industria petrolera, por ochenta años Pemex fue el principal sostén de la economía mexicana, una maquinaria generadora de billones y billones de dólares por la producción y venta del oro negro y sus derivados, sólo que, a pesar de ser un bien público, sus ganancias y beneficios se repartieron entre pocas manos. Al cabo de esas ocho décadas, la reforma energética, que acabó con el modelo nacionalista, hizo escombros el Pemex de Cárdenas: deliberadamente, la producción se derrumbó para dar paso a la desnacionalización y privatización. Pero ¿quiénes se enriquecieron de la gallina de los huevos de oro?, ¿dónde quedó la ganancia de la renta petrolera? A estas y otras interrogantes da respuesta este libro, que explica el entramado que llevó al declive y desmantelamiento de la industria petrolera mexicana. Pemex RIP cierra una trilogía sobre Pemex iniciada con Camisas Azules, Manos Negras. El saqueo de Pemex desde Los Pinos (2010) y El Cártel Negro. Cómo el crimen organizado se ha apoderado de Pemex (2011), en la que revela fraudes, peculado, abuso de poder, tráfico de influencias, enriquecimiento ilícito, sobornos y muchos otros abusos de funcionarios y empleados que tuvieron en sus manos la encomienda de dirigir y operar una de las petroleras más importantes del mundo, y que en sus manos la convirtieron en epicentro de corrupción del país.
The Pen and Ink Sailor: Charles Middleton and the King's Navy, 1778-1813 (Cass Series: Naval Policy and History)
by John E. TalbottExaminer of the Navy and the First Lord of the Admiralty during the Trafalgar Campaign, Sir Charles Middleton was responsible for creating vital links between the naval shore establishment, policy makers in Whitehall and commanders at sea.
The Pen And The Sword: Israeli Intellectuals And The Making Of The Nation-state
by Michael KerenThis book details on the important segment of Jewish society, focusing on the role of intellectuals in the formation and growth of the state of Israel. It examines the relationship between Israeli intellectuals and their state as a case study.
The Pen and the Sword: Conversations with David Barsamian
by Edward W. SaidEdward W. Said, raised in Jerusalem, is interviewed here on a range of subjects: from V.S. Naipaul's and Joseph Conrad's depictions of colonialism and empire in their novels; to the links between the Palestinian and South African struggles.
Peña Nieto: el gran montaje
by Jenaro VillamilUna radiografía crítica sobre Enrique Peña Nieto que incluye un análisis pormenorizado de la construcción mediática de la "carrera política" del priista, las turbias alianzas detrás de su candidatura, y una amplia reflexión en torno a los posibles escenarios postelectorales de 2012. Con Peña Nieto llegó a la presidencia toda una red de intereses. Autor de Si yo fuera presidente (2009) y El sexenio de Televisa (2010), Jenaro Villamil, reportero, periodista de investigación y experto en medios, ahora hace frente a la consumación del proceso mediático que ha seguido puntualmente desde 2005: el triunfo de Enrique Peña Nieto en las pasadas elecciones presidenciales. A pesar de ser el político con mayor nivel de exposición en los medios de comunicación, Peña Nieto sigue siendo un desconocido para la mayoría de los observadores y de sus propios votantes. En este sentido el presente libro formúlala radiografía crítica más completa del hombre que gobernará el país de diciembre de 2012 a diciembre de 2018. Nos explica cómo fue proyectado políticamente por Arturo Montiel, cómo lo fue desde su campaña para gobernador, y cómo, ejerciendo el poder, respondió a la red de intereses que, finalmente, lo ha llevado a la presidencia. La historia de esta red, sus alcances, ambiciones y expedientes negros están descritos aquí al calor de una de las campañas más polémicas de las últimas décadas. Igualmente se da cuenta de la forma en que la maquinaria electoral del PRI se echó a andar en 2012 siguiendo el modelo ya probado en las elecciones del Estado de México, un modelo que bordea la ilegalidad y que ha motivado denuncias y protestas de un importante segmento de la sociedad mexicana. Además de exponer el papel jugado por las encuestas en la pasada elección-papel que forma parte de la operación encubierta que hizo ganar a Peña Nieto, afirma Villamil-, se analiza la influencia de los ex presidentes Zedillo y Salinas al mismo tiempo que se plantean los futuros escenarios de la restauración priista. El gran montaje ha empezado, sostiene el autor; falta saber si su polémica victoria en las urnas, considerada como una imposición por buena parte del electorado, superará el desencanto mexicano ante una transición a la democracia que sigue sin realizarse.
Penaid Nonproliferation: Hindering the Spread of Countermeasures Against Ballistic Missile Defenses
by Richard H. Speier K. Scott Mcmahon George NacouziAn attacker's missile-borne countermeasures to ballistic missile defenses are known as penetration aids, or penaids. To support efforts to prevent the proliferation of penaid-related items, this research recommends controls on potential exports according to the structure of the international Missile Technology Control Regime.
Penal Populism (Key Ideas in Criminology)
by John PrattExpertly drawing on international examples and existing literature, Penal Populism closes a gap in the field of criminology. In this fascinating expose of current crime policy John Pratt examines the role played by penal populism on trends in contemporary penal policy. Penal populism is associated with the public's decline of deference to the criminal justice establishment amidst alarm that crime is out of control. Pratt argues that new media technology is helping to spread national insecurities and politicians are not only encouraging such sentiments but are also being led on by them. Pratt explains it is having most influence in the development of policy on sex offenders, youth crime, persistent criminals and anti-social behaviour. This topical resource also covers new dimensions of the phenomenon, including: the changing nature and structure of the mass media less reliance on the more orthodox expertise of civil servants and academics limitations to the impact of populism, bureaucratic resistance from judges, lawyers and academics and the restorative justice movement. This is essential reading for students, researchers and professionals working in criminology and crime policy.
Pence: The Path to Power
by Andrea NealWhat does it take to become the second-in-command of one of the most powerful countries in the world? Mike Pence's rise to the vice presidency of the United States wasn't always easy. To some, he is the personification of American conservative values, but to others, his ideals are the epitome of prejudice and bigotry. In Pence: The Path to Power, journalist Andrea Neal showcases how the vice president arrived at this position of influence. Neal interviews friends, family, staff, former teachers, and politicians on both sides of the aisle to reveal a multifaceted view of the self-described Christian, Conservative, and Republican–in that order–from his beginnings in a large Irish Catholic family in Columbus, Indiana, through the scandals of his first election, to his time beside Donald Trump. This candid look at Mike Pence's life exposes his unexpected path to power and the individuals who influenced him along the way.
The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution
by Richard BeemanA unique and handy guide to the law of land from one of America's most esteemed constitutional scholars. Known across the country for his appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Professor Richard Beeman is one of the nation's foremost experts on the United States Constitution. In this book, he has produced what every American should have: a compact, fully annotated copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and amendments, all in their entirety. A marvel of accessibility and erudition, the guide also features a history of the making of the Consittution with excerpts from The Federalist Papers and a look at crucial Supreme Court cases that reminds us that the meaning of many of the specific provisions of the Constitution has changed over time.
The Penguin History Of Latin America: New Edition
by Edwin WilliamsonNow fully updated to 2009, this acclaimed history of Latin America tells its turbulent story from Columbus to Chavez. Beginning with the Spanish and Portugese conquests of the New World, it takes in centuries of upheaval, revolution and modernization up to the present day, looking in detail at Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Cuba, and gives an overview of the cultural developments that have made Latin America a source of fascination for the world. 'A first-rate work of history ... His cool, scholarly gaze and synthesizing intelligence demystify a part of the world peculiarly prone to myth-making ... This book covers an enormous amount of ground, geographically and culturally' Tony Gould, Independent on Sunday
Penguin History of the Church: The Early Church (Volume #1)
by Henry ChadwickExamines the beginning of the Christian movement during the first centuries AD, and the explosive force of its expansion throughout the Roman world.
The Penguin History of the World: 6th edition
by J M Roberts Odd Arne WestadThis is a completely new and updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad's widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the World.For generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain in a single authoritative book. Now, for the first time, it has been completely overhauled for its 6th edition - not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research and discoveries, such as the revolution in our understanding of many civilizations in the Ancient World. The closing sections of the book reflect what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situation in the West.About the authors:J.M. Roberts, CBE, published The Penguin History of the World in 1976 to immediate acclaim. His other major books include The Paris Commune from the Right, The Triumph of the West (which was also a successful television series), The Penguin History of Europe and The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century. He died in 2003.Odd Arne Westad, FBA, is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics. He has published fifteen books on modern and contemporary international history, among them The Global Cold War, which won the Bancroft Prize, and Decisive Encounters, a standard history of the Chinese civil war. He also served as general co-editor of the Cambridge History of the Cold War.Reviews'A work of outstanding breadth of scholarship and penetrating judgements. There is nothing better of its kind' Jonathan Sumption, Sunday Telegraph 'A stupendous achievement' A.J.P. Taylor'A brilliant book ... the most outstanding history of the world yet written' J.H. Plumb
The Penguin State Of The Middle East Atlas: Completely Revised And Updated Third Edition
by Dan SmithThe Middle East is in a constant state of change, and understanding it has never been more important. In this essential guide to the region and its politics, Dan Smith unravels the history of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. With the acute and fair-minded analysis readers have come to expect from him, Smith highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point of foreign policy. There can be no one-line summary of the Middle East, but in The Penguin State of the Middle East Atlas, Smith gives readers the primer they need to understand the ongoing conflicts in the region.
Penile Imperialism: The Male Sex Right and Women's Subordination
by Sheila Joy JeffreysIn this blisteringly persuasive and piercingly intelligent book, Sheila Jeffreys argues that women live under penile imperialism, a regime in which men are assumed to have a ‘ sex right' of access to the bodies of women and girls. She reasons that the ‘ sexual revolution' that began in the 1960s unleashed an explicit male sexual liberation and that even now, under current laws and cultural mores, women do not have the right to self-determination in relation to their bodies.Sheila Jeffreys argues that the exercise of the male sex right has mainstreamed misogynist attitudes and so-called sexual freedom has meant the freedom of men to use women and children with impunity. The power dynamics of sex, rather than being eliminated, has been eroticised, supported by state regulations and structures that have further entrenched male domination. And while men' s sexual fetishisms such as BDSM and transvestism have been normalised, women now have to fight as their spaces are being erased and their voices silenced in a faux inclusivity that has ‘ naturalised' sexual harassment. Sheila Jeffreys contends that women' s human rights are profoundly harmed and sexual violence is used more than ever to enforce social control of women.This is a sobering and brilliant analysis of the modern predicament of women that is impossible to ignore.
Pennsylvania Avenue: Profiles in Backroom Power
by John Harwood Gerald F. SeibThrough stories about Washington's key players and through inside analysis, Seib and Harwood take us behind the scenes to show what really happens on the first street in America and how that affects politics, players, and the country.
Pennsylvania Government and Politics: Understanding Public Policy in the Keystone State (Keystone Books)
by Thomas J. Baldino Paula A. Duda HoloviakThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State’s formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of• the commonwealth’s political history, culture, and geography;• interactions between office holders, civil servants, special interest groups, and the media;• policy development and implementation;• how laws are created, enacted, and enforced;• hierarchy and interaction among state, county, local, and special district government bodies and officials;• tax collection and disbursement; and• the political upheaval in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 presidential election.Featuring practical appendixes and interviews with current and past office holders, bureaucrats, party leaders, and political journalists, this astute and informative book is an indispensable tool for understanding politics in the Keystone State.
Pennsylvania Politics and Policy, Volume 2: A Commonwealth Reader
by Michelle J. Atherton J. Wesley LeckroneDesigned to showcase current issues of interest, Pennsylvania Politics and Policy, Volume 2 isthe second reader consisting of updated chapters from recent issues of Commonwealth: A Journal of Pennsylvania Politics and Policy. The editors and contributors to this volume focus on government institutions, election laws, the judiciary, government finance and budgeting, the opioid crisis, childcare, property taxes, environmental policy, demographics, and more. Each chapter is supplemented by discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and forums with arguments in support of or opposed to contested elements of state policy. In addition, Pennsylvania Politics and Policy, Volume 2 includes a detailed guide to researching state government and policy online, as well as a comprehensive chapter on the structure of Pennsylvania government. It is designed as a text or supplement for college or advanced high school classes in American government, state and local politics, public policy, and public administration. Contributors include: John Arway, Jenna Becker Kane, Jeffrey Carroll, Bob Dick, Ashley Harden, Stefanie I. Kasparek, Vera Krekanova, Maureen W. McClure, John F. McDonald, Josh Shapiro, Marc Stier, Jennie Sweet-Cushman, James Vike, and the editors.
Pennsylvania's Coal and Iron Police (Images of America)
by Spencer J. SadlerPennsylvania's Coal and Iron Police ruled small patch towns and industrial cities for their coal and iron company bosses from 1865 to 1931. Armed with a gun and badge and backed by state legislation, the members of the private police force were granted power in a practically unspecified jurisdiction. Set in Pennsylvania's anthracite and bituminous regions, including Luzerne, Schuylkill, Westmoreland, Beaver, Somerset, and Indiana Counties, at a time when labor disputes were deadly, the officers are the story behind American labor history's high-profile events and attention-grabbing headlines. Paid to protect company property, their duties varied but unfortunately often resulted in strikebreaking, intimidation, and violence.
Penny (Breyer Stablemates)
by Jane E. GerverTo prove her worth as a potential queen, Princess Isabella and her beloved pony Penny embark on a quest for twelve precious jewels.
Pensadores temerarios: Los intelectuales en la política
by Mark LillaMark Lilla aborda en Pensadores temerarios el intrigante tema de los diversos intelectuales del siglo XX que sucumbieron, en distinto grado, a la fascinación del poder totalitario, sus líderes carismáticos o sus mesiánicas ideologías. Mediante los sugerentes perfiles de seis figuras indiscutibles del pensamiento europeo, Lilla propone una explicación a esa misteriosa y, por lo general, desafortunada atracción que denomina filotiranía. Así, los dos primeros ensayos se refieren a la filiación nazi de Heidegger y Schmitt. El resto narra la influencia casi irresistible de la otra corriente totalitaria, el marxismo, y la huella profunda que en las últimas décadas del siglo pasado dejaron Hegel, Nietzsche y el estructuralismo. Este libro, necesario y esclarecedor, es una reflexión profunda sobre la psicología del compromiso político, un recordatorio de los torcidos caminos que pueden tomar las ideas que moldean nuestra sociedad y una grave profecía sobre los peligros que acechan al siglo XXI si los intelectuales -esa especie en extinción- renuncian a pensar con honestidad y a actuar con responsabilidad en el tortuoso pero necesario ámbito de la política.
Pensar el siglo XX
by Tony JudtLa obra póstuma de Tony Judt, un recorrido impecable por la historia intelectual del siglo pasado. El siglo XX se erige como la edad de las ideas, un tiempo en el que, para bien o para mal, el pensamiento de unos pocos se impuso sobre las vidas de muchos. De una claridad y lucidez sin precedentes, el último libro de Tony Judt, uno de los más incisivos historiadores contemporáneos, está destinado a convertirse en un clásico del pensamiento moderno. Pensar el siglo XX es a la vez un libro de historia, una biografía y un tratado de ética. Es una historia de las ideas políticas modernas en Occidente. Pero es también la biografía intelectual de Judt, nacido en Londres justo después del cataclismo que supusieron la Segunda Guerra Mundial y el Holocausto, cuando el comunismo afianzaba su poder en Europa del Este. La excepcional naturaleza de esta obra se revela en su propia estructura: una serie de conversaciones íntimascon su amigo el historiador Timothy Snyder en las que Judt, con asombrosa elocuencia y erudición, rescata a los pensadores que han dado forma al mundo en que vivimos, presentando sus triunfos y fracasos. Es, por último, una reflexión sobre la necesidad de la perspectiva histórica y de las consideraciones morales en la transformación de nuestra sociedad. Al recuperar lo mejor de la vida intelectual del siglo XX, abre el camino a una moral para el siglo XXI. Este es un libro sobre el pasado pero es también un libro sobre la clase de futuro al que deberíamos aspirar. La crítica ha dicho...«El último libro de Tony Judt es una admirable valoración de los intelectuales y de la política del siglo pasado. [...] De una elocuencia brillante, y aparentemente recordando cada uno de los libros que han leído, los dos historiadores encuentran siempre algo destacado y original que decir sobre casi todo.»The Guardian «En parte autobiografía, en parte cascada de ideas, en parte crítica de nuestra actual manera de vivir, aprender y trabajar, Pensar el siglo XX causa un tremendo impacto. Si su inteligencia formidable, su erudición (obtuvo el doctorado en historia social a los 24) y su cosmopolitismo (además de su nativo inglés, sabía francés, hebreo, alemán y checo) son extraordinarios, ¿cómo se puede describir el valor y el ingenio que le permitió, mientras sufría una devastadora esclerosis amiotrófica, componer un libro de memorias (El refugio de la memoria), una apasionada defensa de valores (Algo va mal) y este libro que ahora recomendamos?»The Globe and Mail «Uno obra sin duda interesante, pero además necesaria en estos tiempos en los que si algo necesita el lector, el ciudadano inquieto, es reflexión, interpretación y respuestas. [...]Judt consigue [...] estimular al lector la capacidad de seguir el hilo de la Historia. [...] Resulta estimulante seguir a Just y Snyder en este viaje [...] un esclarecedor mosaico que ofrece distancia, la distancia necesaria para comprender.»El Mundo «Gracias a esta iniciativa, que partió de Snyder, Judt nos deja un libro póstumo que no sólo puede considerarse un magnífico epílogo a su obra, por su lucidez y originalidad, está destinado a convertirse en referente del pensamiento sobre la pasada centuria. [...] El libro aporta una visión amena y original del siglo pasado.»ABC Cultural «Si uno quisiera recomendar un libro que resumiera y analizara críticamente las principales ideas políticas del siglo XX y que fuera al mismo tiempo una apasionante biografía de un intelectual formado a ambos lados del Atlántico, la elección caería sin duda sobre el tituladoPensar el siglo XX, obra póstuma del británico Tony Judt.»Faro de Vigo