The Watchdog Still Barks How Accountability Reporting Evolved for the Digital Age


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English | ISBN: 0823279332 | 2018 | 160 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Perhaps no other function of a free press is as important as the watchdog role―its ability to monitor the work of the government. It is easier for politicians to get away with abusing power―wasting public funds and making poor decisions―if the press is not shining its light with what is termed "accountability reporting." This need has become especially clear in recent months, as the American press has come under virulent direct attack for carrying out its watchdog duties. Upending the traditional media narrative that watchdog accountability journalism is in a long, dismaying decline, The Watchdog Still Barks presents a study of how this most important form of journalism came of age in the digital era at American newspapers.
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The Unaffordable Price of Static Decision-making Models


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English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031886372 | 247 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 14 MB
At the 15th Viennese Workshop on Optimal Control and Dynamic Games, held in July 2022, experts in economics and the management sciences identified a concerning trend: static decision-making models, while less effective than dynamic ones, are becoming increasingly prevalent. This book aims to address the economic and social costs associated with reliance on static models and to demonstrate the advantages of applying dynamic approaches.
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The Tough Standard The Hard Truths About Masculinity and Violence


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English | ISBN: 0190075872 | 2020 | 216 pages | MOBI | 2 MB
Men are commonly expected to act "masculine" (e.g., self-sufficient, stoic, strong, dependable, brave, tough, and hard-working) while avoiding stereotypically "feminine" traits (e.g., emotional expressivity, empathy, and nurturance). Few, however, realize that these qualities-when taken to the extreme-can cause emotional constriction, substance abuse, depression, aggression, and violence in many men. Further, even though most men are not violent, decades of research has shown that masculinity is distinctly related to sexual and gun violence and men's poorer health. Considering how girls and women have benefitted from decades of conversations on navigation of their gender in a changing world, similar processes are urgently needed for boys and men. The Tough Standard connects the dots between masculinity and the present moment in American culture (defined by high-profile movements such as Me Too, March for Our Lives, and Black Lives Matter), synthesizes over four decades of research in the psychology of men and masculinities, and proposes solutions to corresponding social problems.
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The Soils of Korea


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English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031854268 | 308 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 104 MB
This book offers an in-depth exploration of Korean soils, emphasizing their unique characteristics, historical significance, and innovative management practices. Soil is the foundation of life on Earth, providing essential resources for food, clothing, and shelter. In Korea, soil management has been pivotal in shaping agriculture, economy, culture, and environmental sustainability.
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The Quiet Seller How Introverts Master Sales and Influence


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English | February 7, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DWKH2XX7 | 75 pages | EPUB | 1.43 Mb
The Quiet Seller: How Introverts Master Sales and Influence is a game-changing guide for introverts who think selling isn't for them. Whether you're pitching an idea, negotiating a raise, or running a business, selling is a skill you can master-without being pushy, loud, or fake.
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The Patient as a Person An Integrated and Systemic Approach to Patient and Disease (New Paradigms in Healthcare)


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English | March 21, 2023 | ISBN: 3031238516 | 261 pages | MOBI | 3.65 Mb
In the current era, evidence-based medicine and various supporting technologies dominate everyday clinical practice, according to a disease-centred, as opposed to patient-centred, approach. They have obviously improved the clinical management of diseases and it is therefore unreasonable to think of a medicine in which they are not considered fundamental. In fact, the strength of the new medicine should be to adapt scientific knowledge to a specific clinical case.
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