Best Selling Books by David Michaels

"Doubt is our product," a cigarette executive once observed, "since it is the best means of competing with the ''body of fact'' that exists in the minds of the general public. It is also the means of establishing a controversy." In this eye-opening expose, David Michaels reveals how the tobacco industry''s duplicitous tactics spawned a multimillion dollar industry that is dismantling public health safeguards. Product defense consultants, he argues, have increasingly skewed the scientific literature, manufactured and magnified scientific uncertainty, and influenced policy decisions to the advantage of polluters and the manufacturers of dangerous products. To keep the public confused about the hazards posed by global warming, second-hand smoke, asbestos, lead, plastics, and many other toxic materials, industry executives have hired unscrupulous scientists and lobbyists to dispute scientific evidence about health risks. In doing so, they have not only delayed action on specific hazards, but they have constructed barriers to make it harder for lawmakers, government agencies, and courts to respond to future threats. The Orwellian strategy of dismissing research conducted by the scientific community as "junk science" and elevating science conducted by product defense specialists to "sound science" status also creates confusion about the very nature of scientific inquiry and undermines the public''s confidence in science''s ability to address public health and environmental concerns Such reckless practices have long existed, but Michaels argues that the Bush administration deepened the dysfunction by virtually handing over regulatory agencies to the very corporate powers whose products and behavior they are charged with overseeing. In Doubt Is Their Product Michaels proves, beyond a doubt, that our regulatory system has been broken. He offers concrete, workable suggestions for how it can be restored by taking the politics out of science and ensuring that concern for public safety, rather than private profits, guides our regulatory policy. Named one of the best Sci-Tech books of 2008 by Library Journal!

Well-heeled American corporations have long had a financial stake in undermining scientific consensus and manufacturing uncertainty. In The Triumph of Doubt, former Obama and Clinton official David Michaels details how corrupt science becomes public policy -- and where it''s happening today. Opioids. Concussions. Obesity. Climate Change. America is a country of everyday crises -- big, long-spanning problems that persist despite their toll on the country''s health. And for every case of government inaction on one of these issues, there is a set of familiar, doubtful refrains: The science is unclear. The data are inconclusive. Regulation is unjustified. It''s a slippery slope. Is it? The Triumph of Doubt traces the ascendance of science-for-hire in American life and government, from its origins in the tobacco industry in the 1950s to its current manifestations across government, public policy, and even professional sports. Amid fraught conversations of "alternative facts" and "truth decay," The Triumph of Doubt wields its unprecedented access to shine a light on the machinations and scope of manipulated science in American society. It is an urgent, revelatory work, one that promises to reorient conversations around science and the public good for the foreseeable future.

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH A lone operative steps into the shadowy world of espionage to protect American freedom in a time when it is needed most In response to the growing use of sophisticated digital encryption to conceal potential threats to the United States, the National Security Agency has ushered forth the new dawn of intelligence-gathering techniques. The top-secret initiative is dubbed Third Echelon. Its existence denied by the U.S. government, Third Echelon deploys a lone field operative. He is sharp, nearly invisible, and deadly. And he has the right to spy, steal, destroy, and assassinate to protect American freedoms. His name is Sam Fisher. He is a Splinter Cell®.

The U.S. Army''s Special Forces are known for their highly specialized training and courage behind enemy lines. But there''s a group that''s even more stealthy and deadly. It''s composed of the most feared operators on the face of the earth-the soldiers of Ghost Recon.

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH Sam Fisher is faced with ever-challenging odds in this gripping addition to the bestselling Splinter Cell series A radical Islamic leader who will do anything in his power to ensure that the future is destroyed, including targeting the technological world where it hurts: oil. A post-apocalyptic world plagued by disease. Information that could change the course of history. Splinter Cell operative Sam Fisher faces all this and more as he embarks on a high-stakes mission to recover lost cargo, unearth long-held secrets, and confront dangerous adversaries all in the name of national security.

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH Sam Fisher''s skills and determination are put to the ultimate test in this pulse-pounding addition to Tom Clancy''s bestselling series Third Echelon special operative Sam Fisher finds himself facing a race against time as a cargo freighter loaded with radioactive material hurtles towards the United States coast. With only minutes to spare, Fisher must disable the ship. Will he succeed in preventing a catastrophic disaster, or will he become a casualty of his own bravery?

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH Stakes are high in the dangerous world of international espionage. Follow seasoned Splinter Cell operative Sam Fisher as he embarks on a relentless mission to uncover the truth behind a government betrayal. Several disastrous missions have depleted the ranks of the Splinter Cells. Third Echelon is training new recruits when a stunning piece of evidence is uncovered. Evidence that points to the mole who sold out his government... Told through his own point of view, join Sam Fisher as he navigates a deadly game of cat and mouse in order to clear his name.

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH Follow seasoned Splinter Cell operative Sam Fisher as he embarks on a relentless mission to uncover the truth behind a government betrayal The National Security Agency''s top-secret initiative to protect the United States from potential threats has been dubbed the Third Echelon. It deploys a lone field operative. He is sharp, nearly invisible, and deadly. And he has the right to spy, steal, destroy, and assassinate to protect American freedoms. His name is Sam Fisher. He is a Splinter Cell®Third Echelon. Operative Fisher knows that several disastrous missions have depleted the ranks of the Splinter Cells. What he doesn’t know is that a stunning piece of evidence has been uncovered that points to the mole who sold out his government…

The skies will never be the same after this pulse-pounding thriller based on Ubisoft’s bestselling game, Tom Clancy’s H•A•W•X®. Just as former football player Troy Loensch comes into his own as a United States Air Force pilot, the world of warfare changes. A private military contractor called Firehawk takes over more and more operational Air Force programs. It turns out that Troy’s uneasiness flying for the contractor isn’t unfounded. And when the CIA asks Troy for help investigating Firehawk, he accepts—with explosive consequences...

After Saudi Arabia and Iran destroy each other, Russia is determined to rise to global power, forcing America to send an elite strike force to the heart of Moscow to capture an eccentric warrior who holds the key to Russia''s next major invasion plan.

What could be more lucrative than a documentary about James Joyce featureing a dying man readin "Ulysses"? Stephen, David, Richard, and Liz are four friends who believe that art can deliver them from the disappointments of their lives. As they face turning thirty, they must grapple with the fact that their collective crowning a coomplishment was a high school video production of Hamlet - in drag, of course. Will their documentary save their friendship? Will it make them famous? Will it at least get them to turn off their computers and get out of the house on Saturday night? This satiric novel is a caustic, melancholy, and sometimes-hopeful examination of human relationships in a technological age.

An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the world''s most popular foods - the humble hamburger Celebrate the classic hamburger with this unprecedented collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera - a colourful look at the burger''s origins and impact, assembled by a true burgerphile whose passion has taken him around the globe. Perfect for home cooks and pop-culture addicts alike, the book is chock-full of original research, exclusive interviews with culinary icons, never-before-seen archival photographs from brands such as McDonald''s and White Castle, and twelve delicious recipes.

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH From the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the gritty underworld of Los Angeles, National Security Agency operative Sam Fisher''s survival skills and determination are put to the ultimate test in Operation Barracuda Sam Fisher is given unparalleled authority by the elite Third Echelon to protect America by any means necessary: he can spy, steal, destroy, and even assassinate. When tasked with investigating the destruction of a stealth plane, operative Fisher discovers a mysterious old spyglass near the crime scene. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Sam uncovers a web of betrayal, assassinations, and gang activity that spans continents.

Master Spanish Through Reading. Fast, Fun and Effective Method for Massively Improving Your Spanish Vocabulary and Comprehension. Do you want to move up from the elementary to the intermediate level? One of the most effective ways to learn new vocabulary and grammar is by reading. When learning a new language it’s difficult to find real reading material of the right level. Essentially it needs to be easy enough so you can get started, but challenging enough to ensure that you keep learning new and useful vocabulary at a manageable pace. Also, the only way to really progress with a language is to immerse yourself in it. This book is 100% in Spanish, but is written in a way that is accessible from the start. By the end you’ll not only be a lot more confident with your language skills but you’ll literally be thinking in Spanish. The benefits of using this book include: 12 Engaging articles written in a simple style to help you learn naturally. Over 290 new words and phrases introduced in context. See how the language is used in real life. All articles are written by a native Spanish speaker. Every new word is explained in simple Spanish. By learning Spanish in Spanish you will learn a lot quicker. You will effectively begin to think in Spanish, and this is a huge step towards your goal of fluency. Hundreds of example sentences so you can learn how to actually use the vocabulary. Comprehension questions. Make sure that you fully ‘own’ what you have learned by testing yourself at the end of each article. If you are out of the beginner stage and trying to move from elementary to intermediate then this book is perfect for you. Each article is short enough to be manageable but challenging enough that you will actually feel your Spanish improve as you progress through the book. If you are up for the challenge and are serious about improving then please click the buy button at the top of this page and get started today.

Son nom est Sam Fisher. Profession : Splinter Cell, agent du Troisième Echelon, une branche secrète de la NSA. Sa mission : protéger l''Amérique et les démocraties occidentales des menaces terroristes. Pour cela, Sam Fisher a tous les droits : infiltrer, espionner, détruire et éliminer. Dans cette aventure inédite, Sam Fisher découvre l’un de ses plus vieux amis assassiné. Il a été empoisonné et a des traces de radiations sur le corps. Cela conduit Fisher à découvrir un poison tellement mortel que très peu de pays peuvent le produire. En suivant la piste, Sam se retrouve au Kirghizstan. Il va devoir mettre fin aux activités d’un terroriste islamiste qui rêve de détruire le monde tel qu’on le connaît en s’attaquant à l’un de ses points les plus sensibles : le pétrole. Le quatrième épisode de la série best-seller de Tom Clancy : espionnage, action et aventures aux frontières du réel et du virtuel.

Sam Fisher, l''agent spécial de Troisième Echelon est l''un des hommes les plus dangereux du monde. Même le FBI et la CIA ne connaissent ni son existence, ni les opérations spéciales qu''on lui demande de mener à bien. Ce Splinter Cell est souvent le seul homme à pouvoir sauver son pays. Mais, désormais, Sam Fisher est considéré comme un traître. Depuis que plusieurs missions désastreuses ont décimé les rangs des Splinter Cells, sa hiérarchie l’a condamné sans procès. Ses anciens équipiers le traquent sans relâche dans le monde entier. Sam est obligé d’employer toutes ses stratégies et ses moyens pour découvrir la vérité. Le véritable traître, tapi dans l’ombre, n’attend qu’un faux pas pour le mettre hors-jeu... Il opère en dehors des lois, il agit par devoir : espionnage et action pour Sam Fisher.

She''s known as the Snow Maiden-an operative of a secret group dedicated to world domination. To get their hands on her, U.S. Special Forces Captain Alexander Brent and his team will have to outmaneuver a terrorist faction bent on wiping her off the face of the earth.

This book collects the whole ''Test My English'' series (Beginner to Advanced).Most people get 67%......How About You?Discover your English strengths and weaknesses through: Grammar tests: We check your grammar level from beginner to intermediate.General English articles: We check your general English comprehension through interesting articles.Phrasal verb tests: We check your understanding of phrasal verbs.Idiom tests. We check your understanding of phrasal verbs.Real unscripted English: In the advanced book we recorded normal people speaking and then just transcribed it. If you can understand it then you are advanced...and if you can''t then you are not. It''s as simple as that If you complete all three levels and get above 75% then you are an advanced English speaker This book is perfect for English learners who want to check their level. It''s also great for learners who need to review or identify any gaps in their knowledge.Get started today and find out....How Good is Your English

July 13, 1969. Three days before Apollo 11 lifts off from Cape Canaveral, the Soviet Union launches Luna 15, a rocket carrying the lunar lander, Firebird. They later claim it was a failed robotic probe, concealing a final attempt at beating America in the moon race and sealing the fate of its lone occupant, Grigor Belinsky, a cosmonaut blackmailed into flying the one-way mission. July, 2019. A multinational mission lands on the moon''s Sea of Crises. American astronaut Janet Luckman leads a team in search of the Mother Lode: lunar ice, laced with Helium-3-a desperately needed energy source. The future of humanity rides on Luckman''s success. Luckman discovers the Firebird and recovers its flight log, but the body of its mystery cosmonaut (Belinsky) is missing. Facing a 51 hour deadline, the dangerous lunar environment and a traitorous crew member bent on murder, she struggles to find the Mother Lode and uncover Belinsky''s fate. A firestorm erupts on Earth as both American and Russian authorities attempt to hide the truth about Firebird. As renowned scientist, Milo Jefferson, investigates the Firebird mystery in Moscow, he finds himself in a hall of mirrors created by the sinister genius leading Russia''s new Tsarist government: Mikhail Rabikoff. Rabikoff knows that the revelation of Belinsky''s fate could topple his regime and will risk the fate of humanity in his attempt to elude Jefferson''s inquiries and destroy the truth.

Real Spanish Reading. Engaging and Effective Method. Lots of intermediate Spanish speakers tend to get trapped using the same vocabulary over and over again. They often only speak about subjects they know the words for and avoid anything outside of their ‘comfort zone’. The problem with this is that even though they sound ok, they never really get any better. If you really want to improve, you need to be able to speak about a wide range of topics. For this, you will need to learn the special vocabulary connected to these topics. What are the benefits of using this book? You will learn over 220 very useful Spanish words and phrases. You will be able to speak about 12 new topics with confidence. This will greatly improve your Spanish conversational ability. All new words and phrases are introduced in fun and interesting articles and stories. So you will learn naturally. Everything is explained in easy to understand Spanish, so you can get used to ‘thinking in Spanish’. There are well over 200 example sentences to help you understand how these words and phrases are used in everyday language. For each topic we have listed useful television shows and YouTube channels to help you practice your new vocabulary. What topics will I be able to speak about after I read this book?: Friendship Money Job search Health Parenthood Family Personality Alcohol Movies Fashion Gossip Social Networks Remember these are all topics that native Spanish speakers often talk about. They also tend to use specialised language so it’s important that you know it too. If you are in the intermediate level and are looking to really improve then this a great place to start. Get started on your journey to Spanish fluency today by clicking the buy button.

Learn to speak in Spanish about the things that matter to you. Massively improve your Spanish vocabulary and speaking skills through reading about these 32 everyday topics. By the end of this book you will: Know the essential Spanish vocabulary for speaking about 32 everyday topics. Feel confident having real conversations about real topics with other Spanish speakers. Know 100’s of new Spanish words and feel comfortable about moving up to the intermediate level. Who is it for? If you are a high beginner with a good understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary then this is the book to help you to take your Spanish to the next level. How does it work? Each article covers a topic that you would commonly talk about in your own language. So instead of learning boring vocabulary lists, you will be reading interesting articles and learning the specific language you will need for having real conversations with other Spanish speakers. We’ve kept it interesting by giving each topic an ‘angle’. So, for example the ‘romance’ article is about ‘online dating’ and the ‘food’ article is about ‘cooking shows’ etc. This way, you will be much more engaged and learn more smoothly. By the end of this book you will: Know the essential Spanish vocabulary for speaking about 32 everyday topics. Feel confident having real conversations about real topics with other Spanish speakers. Know 100’s of new Spanish words and feel comfortable about moving up to the intermediate level. Get started today and click the buy button, and start speaking with confidence about 32 everyday topics.

36 Real Topics for Intermediate Spanish Mastery. This book is a collection of the 3 `Mater Spanish` books. What our Amazon readers felt about these books: “Great book for increasing your Spanish fluency.” “The entire book is written in Spanish which I found nice because it kept me focused on my target language.” “This was a great book to gain confidence in your comprehension abilities. It really helped me start thinking in the language.” This collection includes: Master Spanish Through Reading: Here you will start to build up your reading skills with 12 short but interesting articles on a variety of different subjects from Spanish Life to Popular Music. Perfect for high elementary learners wishing to enter the intermediate level. Master Spanish in 12 Topics, Vol 1&2: Here you will really start to drill down and learn topic specific vocabulary. We cover a huge range of topics from `romance` to `crime` and everything in-between. This will help you speak at a solid intermediate level on a variety of topics that you will come across in your everyday life. Benefits of using this book: Discover over 680 new essential words through reading engaging but accessible articles on everyday topics. Start thinking in Spanish. This book is 100% in Spanish but is written in a way that will help you build up your language skills in a structured way. Move past basic `textbook` vocabulary. Master the vocabulary essential for speaking about real life topics and situations. If you are ready to move out of the elementary level and build your intermediate Spanish comprehension, then this collection is the perfect stepping stone. Click the buy button up top to get started today.

Learn to speak in Italian about the things that matter to you. Massively improve your Italian vocabulary and speaking skills through reading about these 32 everyday topics. Who is it for? If you are a high beginner with a good understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary then this is the book to help you to take your Italian to the next level. How does it work? Each article covers a topic that you would commonly talk about in your own language. So instead of learning boring vocabulary lists, you will be reading interesting articles and learning the specific language you will need for having real conversations with other Italian speakers. We’ve kept it interesting by giving each topic an ‘angle’. So, for example the ‘romance’ article is about ‘online dating’ and the ‘food’ article is about ‘cooking shows’ etc. This way, you will be much more engaged and learn more smoothly. By the end of this book you will: Know the essential Italian vocabulary for speaking about 32 everyday topics. Feel confident having real conversations about real topics with other Italian speakers. Know 100’s of new Italian words and feel comfortable about moving up to the intermediate level. Get started today and click the buy button, and start speaking with confidence about 32 everyday topics.

Learn to speak in Japanese about the things that matter to you. Massively improve your Japanese vocabulary and speaking skills through reading about these 32 everyday topics. Who is it for? If you are a high beginner with a good understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary then this is the book to help you to take your Japanese to the next level. How does it work? Each article covers a topic that you would commonly talk about in your own language. So instead of learning boring vocabulary lists, you will be reading interesting articles and learning the specific language you will need for having real conversations with other Japanese speakers. We''ve kept it interesting by giving each topic an ''angle''. So, for example the ''romance'' article is about ''online dating'' and the ''food'' article is about ''cooking shows'' etc. This way, you will be much more engaged and learn more smoothly. By the end of this book you will: Know the essential Japanese vocabulary for speaking about 32 everyday topics. Feel confident having real conversations about real topics with other Japanese speakers. Know 100''s of new Japanese words and feel comfortable about moving up to the intermediate level. Get started today and click the buy button, and start speaking with confidence about 32 everyday topics.

National Security Agency special operative Sam Fisher, as part of a top-secret initiative called the Third Echelon, is the latest weapon in a technologically advanced war, armed with the ability to be even more deadly and ruthless as than America''s enemies.

No More Boring English Lessons! Over our many years teaching English, we have identified three points that will help you learn easily. It needs to be interesting. If you want to progress to English fluency you need to be having fun or be interested in what you are doing. All of the articles in this book are based on interesting real life stories. We cover everything from ''news'' to ''business'' and ''lifestyle'', and everything in-between. It needs to all be in English. This will help you begin to think in English. It needs to contain ''real English''. Most books ''dumb down'' the material. We present real English but in a clear way. We don''t treat you like a child or bore you with the same old nonsense. If you are in the intermediate level and want to gain real English fluency then this book is ideal for you.

Les forces spéciales de l''armée américaine sont réputées pour leur entraînement extrême et leur bravoure devant les lignes ennemies. Mais il existe aussi un groupe d''élite que rien n''arrête jamais. Son nom : l''unité Ghost Recon. Dans cette nouvelle aventure, le capitaine Scott Mitchell et son équipe sont envoyés en Afghanistan, dans une zone contrôlée par les Talibans. Objectif : le mollah Zahed, un redoutable chef terroriste. Mais, après des années d''abus et de corruption des autorités, les Afghans font plus confiance aux Talibans qu''aux promesses des Américains. Pour accomplir sa mission, Scott Mitchell va donc devoir manoeuvrer en terrain miné, entre attentats sanglants et intrigues politiques. D''autant qu''une lourde décision pourrait bien coûter à Mitchell et à son équipe leur honneur et leur vie.