John Coates Ordre des livres

Exploring the intricate dynamics of an impending economic and political crisis, this book delves into the underlying forces at play. It examines key factors such as global market trends, governmental policies, and social unrest that contribute to instability. Through a detailed analysis, the author sheds light on the interconnectedness of these elements and their potential consequences, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the looming challenges. Insightful and thought-provoking, it serves as a crucial resource for those seeking to grasp the complexities of modern crises.

After ‘Pleasures on the Periphery’ (2022: Cuvillier), ‘It wasn’t a Nightmare’ is the second collection of authentic and at times surreal observations of life and work in the provinces and also some of the capitals of Poland, Hungary, Finland, England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain and the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). Following the snapshot-technique of Jack London, Laurie Lee and Christopher Isherwood, the vignette-like stories aim to reflect on the harshness and then again rare sudden beauty of life to be encountered in every corner of the world where human beings come together in very different contexts. In the background, the narrator keeps asking the question of what is the “truth“ regarding the sociological mechanisms and driving forces in the fabric of these contexts. As in the first volume, this book includes a number of original photographs from the narrator’s own private collections.

Authentic and surreal observations capture life in the provinces of Sicily and Hungary from 1966 to 1970. The narrator navigates financial struggles while encountering diverse societal elements through his work. Two decades later, he aids in Hungary's transition from communism to democracy, reflecting on the theme of socialism with a human face throughout the vignettes. This collection offers a unique perspective on personal and societal challenges during a transformative period in Eastern Europe.

The book explores Kipling's clever use of knowledge to craft deception and humor, situated within the social dynamics of his era. It analyzes his writings to uncover a nuanced set of values, highlighting his critiques of British colonialism and Victorian norms. Through this lens, the text delves into the complexities of Kipling's perspectives, revealing how his literary work reflects broader societal tensions and moral questions of his time.

A new edition of the leading book on this subject that takes a serious account of the most recent developments, with new entries on terrorism and counterterrorism. -- .

From personal recollections from author's surviving family, long-time friends, and industry legends, to rare interviews with himself (where he discusses his career, artistic technique, triumphs, frustrations, and love of drawing), this book features full of insight into - and first-hand anecdotes from - the early days of Marvel Comics.

A Wall Street trader-turned-neuroscientist reveals the biology of boom-and-bust cycles to explain the impact of risk taking on body chemistry, citing the relationship between testosterone, decision making, and emotional health.

A successful Wall Street trader turned neuroscientist reveals how risk taking and stress transform our body chemistry Before he became a world-class scientist, John Coates ran a derivatives trading desk in New York City. He used the expression “the hour between dog and wolf” to refer to the moment of Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation traders passed through when under pressure. They became cocky and irrationally risk-seeking when on a winning streak, tentative and risk-averse when cowering from losses. In a series of groundbreaking experiments, Coates identified a feedback loop between testosterone and success—one that can cloud men’s judgment in high-pressure decision-making. Coates demonstrates how our bodies produce the fabled gut feelings we so often rely on, how stress in the workplace can impair our judgment and even damage our health, and how sports science can help us toughen our bodies against the ravages of stress. Revealing the biology behind bubbles and crashes, The Hour Between Dog and Wolf sheds new and surprising light on issues that affect us all.

The algebraic techniques developed by Kakde will almost certainly lead eventually to major progress in the study of congruences between automorphic forms and the main conjectures of non-commutative Iwasawa theory for many motives.

Prominent international scholars explore significant global trends and issues in indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The volume features insights from experts such as James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi, and John R. Graham, highlighting the interplay between Western practices and indigenous perspectives. Their discussions aim to enhance understanding and collaboration in social work across diverse cultural contexts.