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America is in decline, and the rise of the East suggests a bleak future for the world’s only superpower - so goes the conventional wisdom. But what if the traditional measures of national status are no longer as important as they once were? What if America’s well-being was assessed according to entirely different factors? In The Upside of Down, Charles Kenny argues that America’s so-called decline is only relative to the newfound success of other countries.

Learn how to make money with forex trading! Within the investment world today are many options where people can or should invest their hard-earned money. Most of these investment options do their best to guarantee growth and profitability. From binary to forex to shares to property to retirement annuities, the list is endless.

Hypnotic Writing Lab: Mastering the Art of Building Trust and Connection Through Overt and Covert Hypnotic Narratives Unlock the true power of your words. Hypnotic Writing Lab: Mastering the Art of Building Trust and Connection Through Overt and Covert Hypnotic Narratives reveals how to craft stories that don’t just captivate—but connect on a deep, transformative level. This is more than a book of writing exercises. It’s an invitation to master the art of influence, persuasion, and emotional resonance through the subtle power of hypnotic storytelling. In this lab, you’ll learn how ...

¿Deseas VIVIR DEL TRADING? Hoy es posible y altamente lucrativo. Yo te enseñaré CÓMO a través de la completísima serie " FOREX AL ALCANCE DE TODOS" volumenesI, II y III . La serie "FOREX AL ALCANCE DE TODOS" te guiará, paso a paso, en el emocionante desarrollo en tu capacitación en FOREX y te permitirá pasar del estado de PRINCIPIANTE A PROFESIONAL DE LOS MERCADOS FINANCIEROS. “FOREX al alcance de Todos”- Volumen III es un libro de concepción eminentemente práctica en el cual aprenderás a desarrollar tu habilidad y destreza como TRADER. Desarrollarás la práctica guiada en ...

An exposé on how the rise of China will affect the American way of life, The End of Cheap China is a fun, riveting, must-listen audiobook not only for people doing business in China but for anyone interested in understanding the forces that are changing the world.

Transform Your Data Into Decisions—One Slide at a Time Tired of building slides that confuse more than they clarify? Storytelling Charts is your ultimate guide to creating impactful PowerPoint presentations using the power of vertical logic and clear data storytelling. Whether you're a consultant, executive, analyst, or student, this hands-on playbook teaches you to create presentations that do more than look good—they tell a story, support decisions, and drive action with every slide. Inside You'll Discover: ✓ The 5-Step Universal Framework (5SUF) to structure any slide in your ...

In light of the intertwining logics of military competition and economic interdependence at play in US-China relations, Trading with the Enemy examines how the United States has balanced its potentially conflicting national security and economic interests in its relationship with the People's Republic of China (PRC). To do so, Hugo Meijer investigates a strategically sensitive yet under-explored facet of US-China relations: the making of American export control policy on military-related technology transfers to China since 1979.

Taking a leap and making the choice to start a business can be hard, but all that comes after - the planning, loans, marketing - can be even harder. Every new business owner needs an easy, clear, and useful guide to follow when embarking on this venture, and Minding My Business will make the process as simple as possible.

Western political discourse on cybersecurity is dominated by news of Chinese military development of cyberwarfare capabilities and cyber exploitation against foreign governments, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. Western accounts, however, tell only one side of the story. Chinese leaders are also concerned with cyber insecurity, and Chinese authors frequently note that China is also a victim of foreign cyber attacks—predominantly from the United States. China and Cybersecurity is a comprehensive analysis of China's cyberspace threats and policies.

In this third edition of Border Games, Peter Andreas charts the rise and transformation in policing the flow of drugs and migrants across the US-Mexico border. Recent border crackdowns and wall-building campaigns, he argues, are not unprecedented. Rather, they are the outcome of an escalatory dynamic already in motion—but now played out on a far bigger stage, with higher stakes, and in new security and political contexts. Focusing on the power of symbolic politics and policy feedback effects, Andreas traces the logic behind such buildup.

Making Futures brings together 18 young entrepreneurs from 14 countries doing incredible work across the continent. Their stories are both inspirational and aspirational, providing a template for listeners who might be interested in embarking on their own entrepreneurial journey, and allowing others to see the incredible energy and work that is happening across the continent.

Conquer the NFA Futures Exams is a concise study guide created to help candidates prepare for the Series 3, 30, 31, 32, and 34 certification exams from the National Futures Association. This book provides a clear and focused overview of key principles in futures, commodities, and Forex trading, including hedging, speculation, margin requirements, trading practices, and regulatory compliance. Designed specifically for exam takers, this guide does not offer exhaustive detail on every possible test topic. Instead, it serves as a supplemental resource to help readers quickly grasp core concepts...

In this David-and-Goliath story about Ireland’s role as prime real estate for the world’s largest tech multinationals, and the considerable impact it has had on us as individuals, investigative journalist Aoife Barry does a deep-dive into the butterfly effect the presence of tech companies has had on the nation and exposes the real-life consequences it has had on us as individuals.

Strategies for International Trade Success is a comprehensive guide authored by Commissioner Dr. George Mentz, a seasoned International Legal Consultant with a wealth of experience in global trade law and business strategies. This book offers invaluable insights into the complexities of international trade, equipping businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to thrive in today’s interconnected global economy. The book takes readers on an in-depth journey through the evolution of international trade, breaking down critical concepts, regulations, and emerging trends...

In The Age of Intoxication, Benjamin Breen offers a window into a time when drugs were not yet separated into categories - illicit and licit, recreational and medicinal, modern and traditional - and there was no barrier between the drug dealer and the pharmacist.

What if the way we understand our world is wrong? What if it isn't politicians and events that shape our lives but secret deals made by people you've never heard of? This book tells the story of the secret deals that are changing the world and revolutionising everything we do, including money, the food we eat, what we buy and the drugs we take to stay well. These deals never make the news: they are made high up in boardrooms, on golf courses and in luxury cars, each sealed by world-changing handshakes.

Journalist Nick Romeo has spent years covering the world's most innovative economic and policy ideas for the New Yorker. Romeo takes us on an extraordinary journey through the unforgettable stories and successes of people working to build economies that are more equal, just, and liveable....

In an eminently clear-sighted reckoning, The Fractured Age lays out the threats and opportunities confronting the world economy over the next decade and maps the uneven blocs that are set to emerge from a world in flux. The geopolitical tectonic plates of the planet have shifted back into action and the increased pressures their movements are bringing to bear will stress all our existing financial and commercial structures, habits and orthodoxies.

Less than a decade ago, China did not have a single high-speed train in service. Today, it owns a network of 14,000 miles of high-speed rail, far more than the rest of the world combined. Now, China is pushing its tracks into Southeast Asia, reviving a century-old colonial fantasy of an imperial railroad stretching to Singapore, and kicking off a key piece of the One Belt One Road initiative, which has a price tag of $1 trillion, and reaches inside the borders of more than 60 countries.

In 2006, world oil consumption will exceed 1,000 barrels per second. The news marks an important change that will have a far-reaching impact on world economies, investments, and business profitability. In A Thousand Barrels a Second, chief energy economist of ARC Financial Peter Tertzakian examines the future of oil and offers insights into what it will take to rebalance our energy needs and seize new opportunities. He answers the top questions asked by business leaders, policy makers, investors, and concerned citizens as we approach the coming break point.