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The Power of Campaign Money in Judicial Elections

by Michael Kang, Joanna Shepherd ...

The idea that wealthy people use their money to influence things, including politics, law, and media will surprise very few people. However, as Michael S. Kang and Joanna Shepherd argue in this readable and rich study of the state judiciary, the effect of money on judicial outcomes should disturb and anger everyone. In the current system that elects state judges, the rich and powerful can spend ... Read more

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The idea that wealthy people use their money to influence things, including politics, law, and media will surprise very few people. However, as Michael S. Kang and Joanna Shepherd argue in this readable and rich study of the state judiciary, the effect of money on judicial outcomes should disturb and anger everyone. In the current system that elects state judges, the rich and powerful can spend
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CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide (Exam 640-721)

by Henry Chou, Michael Kang ...

Series series Certification Press
The Best Fully Integrated Study System AvailableWith hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.100% complete coverage of all objectives for CCNA Wireless Exam 640-721Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on ... Read more

$32.39 USD

The Best Fully Integrated Study System AvailableWith hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.100% complete coverage of all objectives for CCNA Wireless Exam 640-721Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on
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Sea Rovers, Silver, and Samurai

Maritime East Asia in Global History, 1550–1700

by Tonio Andrade, Xing Hang, Anand A. Yang, Kieko Matteson, Professor Robert J. Antony, Dr. Robert K. Batchelor, Dr. Leonard Blusse, Professor Anna Busquets, Dr. Patrizia Carioti0, Dr. Weichung Cheng1, Dr. Adam Clulow2, Dr. Dahpon D. Ho3, Dr. Peter Kang4, Michael Laver5, Cheng-Heng Lu6, Dr. Mark Ravina7, Dr. Peter D. Shapinsky8, Birgit Tremml-Werner9, John E. Wills, , Jr.0 ...

Series series Perspectives on the Global Past
Sea Rovers, Silver, and Samurai traces the roots of modern global East Asia by focusing on the fascinating history of its seaways. The East Asian maritime realm, from the Straits of Malacca to the Sea of Japan, has been a core region of international trade for millennia, but during the long seventeenth century (1550 to 1700), the velocity and scale of commerce increased dramatically. Chinese, ... Read more

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Sea Rovers, Silver, and Samurai traces the roots of modern global East Asia by focusing on the fascinating history of its seaways. The East Asian maritime realm, from the Straits of Malacca to the Sea of Japan, has been a core region of international trade for millennia, but during the long seventeenth century (1550 to 1700), the velocity and scale of commerce increased dramatically. Chinese,
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Raising the Consumption Tax in Japan: Why, When, How?

by Kenneth Mr. Kang, Michael Mr. Keen, Mahmood Pradhan, Ruud A. Mooij ...

Series Book 11 - IMF Staff Discussion Notes
The note will make the case for a substantial increase in the VAT in Japan as a core measure of fiscal consolidation, assess its macroeconomic impact (on real activity and inflationary expectations), consider key elements in its design and implementation (dealing with the distributional consequences; ‘big-bang’ versus preannounced step increases); the importance of retaining a single rate and ... Read more

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The note will make the case for a substantial increase in the VAT in Japan as a core measure of fiscal consolidation, assess its macroeconomic impact (on real activity and inflationary expectations), consider key elements in its design and implementation (dealing with the distributional consequences; ‘big-bang’ versus preannounced step increases); the importance of retaining a single rate and
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Black Belt Fitness for Life

A 7-Week Plan to Achieve Lifelong Wellness

by Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang ...

Develop and maintain a healthy body using advanced Taekwondo training principles.In Black Belt Fitness for Life, Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang applies his four decades of experience to guide you through an innovative method of fitness using Taekwondo principles. Whether you're a beginner or veteran to stretching and exercise, you can easily follow Grandmaster Kang's 7-week routine based on the belt ... Read more

$7.19 USD

Develop and maintain a healthy body using advanced Taekwondo training principles.In Black Belt Fitness for Life, Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang applies his four decades of experience to guide you through an innovative method of fitness using Taekwondo principles. Whether you're a beginner or veteran to stretching and exercise, you can easily follow Grandmaster Kang's 7-week routine based on the belt
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Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics

Fundamentals, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things

Edited by Michael G. Pecht, Myeongsu Kang ...

Series series IEEE Press
An indispensable guide for engineers and data scientists in design, testing, operation, manufacturing, and maintenanceA road map to the current challenges and available opportunities for the research and development of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), this important work covers all areas of electronics and explains how to:assess methods for damage estimation of components and systems due ... Read more

$145.00 USD

An indispensable guide for engineers and data scientists in design, testing, operation, manufacturing, and maintenanceA road map to the current challenges and available opportunities for the research and development of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), this important work covers all areas of electronics and explains how to:assess methods for damage estimation of components and systems due
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Race, Reform, and Regulation of the Electoral Process

Recurring Puzzles in American Democracy

Edited by Guy-Uriel E. Charles, Heather K. Gerken, Michael S. Kang ...

Series series Cambridge Studies in Election Law and Democracy
This book offers a critical re-evaluation of three fundamental and interlocking themes in American democracy: the relationship between race and politics, the performance and reform of election systems and the role of courts in regulating the political process. This edited volume features contributions from some of the leading voices in election law and social science. The authors address the ... Read more

$39.39 USD

This book offers a critical re-evaluation of three fundamental and interlocking themes in American democracy: the relationship between race and politics, the performance and reform of election systems and the role of courts in regulating the political process. This edited volume features contributions from some of the leading voices in election law and social science. The authors address the
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Photonic Materials for Sensing, Biosensing and Display Devices

Edited by Michael J. Serpe, Youngjong Kang, Qiang Matthew Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the basics and applications of photonic materials. It focuses on the utility of these devices for sensing, biosensing, and displays.The book includes fundamental aspects with a particular focus on the application of photonic materials.The field of photonic materials is both a burgeoning, and mature field. There are new advances being made on a daily basis, all based on the ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents the basics and applications of photonic materials. It focuses on the utility of these devices for sensing, biosensing, and displays.The book includes fundamental aspects with a particular focus on the application of photonic materials.The field of photonic materials is both a burgeoning, and mature field. There are new advances being made on a daily basis, all based on the
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Our Time Is Now

Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America

by Stacey Abrams ...

From New York Times bestselling author of Lead From The Outside and political leader Stacey Abrams, a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country."With each page, she inspires and empowers us to create systems that reflect a world in which all voices are heard and all people believe and feel that they matter." **—**Kerry WashingtonA recognized expert on fair ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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From New York Times bestselling author of Lead From The Outside and political leader Stacey Abrams, a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country."With each page, she inspires and empowers us to create systems that reflect a world in which all voices are heard and all people believe and feel that they matter." **—**Kerry WashingtonA recognized expert on fair
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New York Politics: A Tale of Two States

by Edward V. Schneier, John Brian Murtaugh, Antoinette Pole ...

Completely revised and updated with extensive new material, this acclaimed book offers an inside look at how influence is wielded in Albany. The authors--an Albany-based political scientist and a former State Assembly member, now joined by an expert on both state politics and political blogging and networking--infuse their discussion of institutions and processes with the drama and significance of ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Completely revised and updated with extensive new material, this acclaimed book offers an inside look at how influence is wielded in Albany. The authors--an Albany-based political scientist and a former State Assembly member, now joined by an expert on both state politics and political blogging and networking--infuse their discussion of institutions and processes with the drama and significance of
... Read more
Uncounted

The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America

by Gilda R Daniels ...

Series Book 2 - Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies
A history of the methods used to assault voting rights in America from the 1960s to 2020.The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is considered one of the most effective pieces of legislation the United States has ever passed. It enfranchised hundreds of thousands of voters, particularly in the American South, and drew attention to the problem of voter suppression. Yet in recent years there has been a ... Read more

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A history of the methods used to assault voting rights in America from the 1960s to 2020.The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is considered one of the most effective pieces of legislation the United States has ever passed. It enfranchised hundreds of thousands of voters, particularly in the American South, and drew attention to the problem of voter suppression. Yet in recent years there has been a
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When Money Talks

The High Price of "Free" Speech and the Selling of Democracy

by Derek Cressman ...

"When money talks, democracy walks. Read this book to learn how We the People can take back our elections from the billionaires." —Robert B. Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and author of The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix ItSpecial-interest money is destroying our democratic process. And ever since the Citizens United decision threw out campaign spending limits abridgments of free speech, ... Read more

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"When money talks, democracy walks. Read this book to learn how We the People can take back our elections from the billionaires." —Robert B. Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and author of The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix ItSpecial-interest money is destroying our democratic process. And ever since the Citizens United decision threw out campaign spending limits abridgments of free speech,
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