New Releases by David Michaels

David Michaels tem uma expertise que não existe nas graduações e pós-graduações, nem nos governos, nem entre as organizações da sociedade: ele se define como "algo próximo de um especialista em irregularidades corporativas". Uma carreira que nem sequer inventou. Foram décadas de atuação no serviço público e na pesquisa científica que o levaram a lidar com o inevitável: a realidade. Ou melhor, a surrealidade. Os casos relatados por Michaels são tão absurdos que chegam a parecer mentira. É um acontecimento comum para especialistas em irregularidades corporativas: as fraudes criadas por grandes empresas são tamanhas que chegam a constranger quem está obrigado a investigá-las e relatá-las — um embaraço que não parece afetar os altos diretores e os pesquisadores de aluguel contratados por eles. No entanto, cada linha deste livro está fundamentada em farta documentação que expõe como essas forças econômicas manipulam evidências científicas para semear dúvidas e ocultar problemas graves. O autor parte de uma história que poderia parecer banal — concussões em jogadores de futebol americano — para provar que semear a dúvida não é obra isolada de um setor particularmente nocivo nem um acidente de percurso, mas o cerne do negócio. Michaels não tem problema em colocar no centro da roda a palavra proibida: capitalismo. "Muitos dos financiadores ultrarricos do movimento antirregulador já nascem ricos, mas consideram que seu ''sucesso'' é fruto do próprio trabalho. A riqueza de um número substancial deles vem de contratos governamentais e de centenas de milhões de dólares em subsídios públicos. A hipocrisia é gritante. E o dinheiro gasto para promover seus objetivos é ainda mais alarmante." O triunfo da dúvida traz a experiência de Michaels à frente da Agência de Administração de Segurança e Saúde Ocupacional do governo de Barack Obama. À diferença dos antecessores, e para nossa sorte, o autor não quis seguir o caminho tradicional de se tornar um consultor altamente bem remunerado da iniciativa privada. Ele escolheu uma trajetória mais complicada: expor as corporações que tentaram forjar a dúvida para frear, enfraquecer ou moldar políticas públicas de proteção da saúde humana e ambiental. De alimentos a opioides, de automóveis a telhas de construção, Michaels apresenta casos irrefutáveis de fraude corporativa usando a ciência. Em tempos de negacionismo climático e bombardeio informativo, este livro é um convite a respirar um pouco de ar puro e tomar uma vacina definitiva contra a manipulação da realidade. — João Peres, na orelha

On March 1, 2022, the United States have not yet reached the next normal. To rapidly reach and sustain the next normal, the country must implement a comprehensive and coordinated roadmap to both address this pandemic and develop the capacity to confront future biosecurity threats.

The virus scare has shaken the world and has brought us to a point where we can no longer engage in activities that used to make up our daily routines. Our lifestyles have been completely turned upside down, and we have found ourselves stuck at home for an unexpected amount of time. Whether we are working, studying, or just lazing around, somehow the days just seem longer. So, what do we do now with all this time we have with, alone or with our families, unable to go out except for essentials? Surely we can use this time better. Let''s take it as a break from the world! We get to be at home all the time, and isn''t that what we thought we wanted up till a month ago? We get to be around our family as much as we want, which, as many of us are discovering is not all it''s cracked up to be! But hey, we can make the most of it, can''t we?So how about something to help you get through this time and not go insane? This might be the perfect book for you! We have here listed 101 ways to keep you and your loved ones entertained whilst you try to get through this lock down...and just maybe reading this book could be the start of something great!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Apprenez à parler anglais en pratiquant des thèmes qui vous importent. Améliorez grandement votre vocabulaire anglais et vos compétences en expression orale en lisant ces 32 thèmes de la vie quotidienne. À qui s’adresse ce livre ? Si vous êtes un faux-débutant possédant déjà une bonne connaissance de la grammaire et du vocabulaire de base, ce livre devrait vous aider à progresser jusqu’au niveau supérieur. Comment ça fonctionne ? Chaque article traite d’un sujet dont vous pourriez habituellement parler dans votre propre langue. Alors, au lieu d’apprendre des listes de vocabulaire ennuyeuses, vous pourrez lire des articles intéressants et apprendre les mots spécifiques dont vous aurez besoin afin d’avoir de vraies conversations avec d’autres locuteurs anglophones. Nous avons également ajouté de l’intérêt en approchant chaque thème selon un angle précis. Par exemple, l’article sur ‘l’amour’ parle des ‘rencontres en ligne’ et celui sur ‘l’alimentation’ aborde les ‘émissions culinaires’, etc. De cette manière, vous serez plus motivé(e) et apprendrez plus facilement. À la fin de ce livre vous pourrez : Connaître le vocabulaire anglais essentiel pour pouvoir parler de 32 sujets de la vie quotidienne. Gagner en confiance pour avoir de vraies conversations sur des sujets concrets avec des locuteurs anglophones. Connaître des centaines de nouveaux mots en anglais et aborder sereinement le niveau intermédiaire. Commencez dès aujourd’hui ! Cliquez sur le bouton ‘acheter’ et commencez à parler avec confiance de 32 thèmes de la vie quotidienne.

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.

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 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.

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.

Ready to start reading real Japanese articles? Reading real Japanese material is incredibly satisfying, but it''s also very difficult to find anything that is accessible to intermediate learners. This book is the perfect stepping stone from textbooks (or children''s books) to real Japanese articles aimed at native speakers. The book, which contains 15 interesting articles (all written by a native Japanese speaker), helps guide the reader through any unknown grammar and vocabulary with translations and in-depth explanations. Essentially you will learn naturally, while having fun. Whether you are already an intermediate learner or are trying to break through to this level, this book is perfect for you. You will learn 100''s of new vocabulary and grammar points and gain the confidence and skill that come from reading real articles. It will also help you improve your kanji knowledge as it contains many of the everyday characters that are essential for your progress. In addition, if you are studying for the N4-3 JLPT test, this will be a huge help for the Kanji, Vocabulary and Reading sections. Take the next step and master intermediate Japanese with this engaging, interesting and useful reading collection.

Learn to speak in French about the things that matter to you. Massively improve your French 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 French 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 French 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 French vocabulary for speaking about 32 everyday topics. Feel confident having real conversations about real topics with other French speakers. Know 100''s of new French 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.

Pablo''s Kitchen brings the authentic flavours of Mexican & Latin cuisine into your home with festive, flavoursome flare. All the Latin classics can be found here with traditional recipes and flavours meeting modern fare. Dishes in less then 20 minutes with a healthy background option. Whether you have basic, intermediate or even advanced cooking skills this book will show you how to turn basic ingredients into great times. You will learn how to create fresh, healthy Latino flavours whilst getting the most out of your local & imported produce and how to find it at a good price.

Discover your English strengths and weaknesses through:14 chapters which test specific grammar points that you should know at the beginner/elementary level.10 chapters which test your general English. These are reading sections that test your general English comprehension. You will need a good beginner/elementary vocabulary level to be able to complete these chapters.If you get above 75% then you are good beginner level and are ready to move onto the intermediate level.This book is perfect for beginner level English learners who want to check their level. It''s also great for higher level learners who need to review or identify any gaps in their knowledge.

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.

Charles M. Schulz, o cartunista mais publicado e amado de todos os tempos, é também uma das figuras menos compreendidas da cultura americana. Agora, o aclamado biógrafo David Michaelis nos dá a primeira biografia completa desse artista complexo, generoso, humilde, mas fervorosamente sério, apresentando um homem tão digno de admiração quanto francamente humano. Baseado em anos de pesquisas, incluindo entrevistas exclusivas com os familiares, amigos e colegas de Schulz, acesso aos arquivos do estúdio do cartunista e cartas pessoais e desenhos até então desconhecidos, Schulz & Peanuts é a biografia épica definitiva de um ícone americano e dos inesquecíveis personagens que criou.

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.

This paper serves as the foreward to a collection of articles published in Law and Contemporary Problems (October 2006) entitled Sequestered Science: The Consequences of Undisclosed Knowledge. Authors explore the pros and cons of keeping scientific evidence secret and describe institutional arrangements authorizing or prohibiting secrecy, such as court-sanctioned settlements, confidentiality agreements, and clinical trial registries. Legislation modeled on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is proposed as a means to improve accountability in producing and submitting scientific data used in public health and environmental protection programs.

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.

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.

Ils sont rares ceux qui connaissent son existence. Mais quand des millions de vies sont en jeu, il intervient : Sam Fisher, l’agent spécial du Troisième Échelon, une unité ultra secrète de la CIA, se charge des missions trop délicates ou trop risquées pour les agents ordinaires. Et il opère seul. Sam Fisher est convoqué d’urgence pour une mission très particulière : un cargo rempli de matériel radioactif fonce vers les côtes américaines. Sam dispose de quelques minutes seulement pour tenter de régler le problème. Mais alors qu’il se lance dans cette course contre-la-montre, un attentat frappe une petite ville et les habitants commencent à mourir, victimes de radiations. Fisher se débat dans un écheveau de pistes contradictoires qu’il devra démêler pour découvrir l’identité du plus grand ennemi du monde libre. Il opère en dehors des lois, il agit par devoir : espionnage et action pour Sam Fisher.

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.

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.