Global Englishes

What does the world really think about America? For decades, the United States has been admired, criticized, imitated, and debated. It’s the birthplace of Hollywood, fast food, and global pop culture. But beyond the stereotypes, how do people across the globe actually see America—and Americans? Award-winning journalist René Zografos spent seven years interviewing thousands of people from all seven continentsto uncover the truth about America’s global reputation. In this fascinating book, you’ll hear perspectives from everyday citizens, world travelers, and even celebrities like ...

In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse’s ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king’s long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good?

As the world becomes ever more unequal, people become ever more 'disposable'. Today, governments systematically exclude sections of their populations from society through heavy-handed policing. But it doesn't always go to plan. William I. Robinson exposes the nature and dynamics of this system, arguing for the urgency of creating a movement capable of overthrowing it. The global police state uses a variety of methods of control, including mass incarceration, police violence, US-led wars, the persecution of immigrants and refugees, and the repression of environmental activists.

For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet over the years, IBM has gone through both failure and success. The company almost went out of business in the early 1990s, then came back strong with new business strategies and an emphasis on artificial intelligence. In this authoritative history, James Cortada tells the story of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.

When I was watching The West Wing during its original run, I was appreciative of how Aaron Sorkin and his team didn’t just serve up good drama, but built stories out of what was going on in the real world. And as time passed after the series ended, and I re-watched it over and over, I was struck by how prescient it turned out to be: many things that seemed pure fiction on the show ended up happening on the news, from the nuclear tensions of India/Pakistan and North Korea to government shutdowns to US senators holding up military promotions to get their own way. The first volume of this ...

A travelogue with a twist, this mix of wry observations and personal reflections from an international economist spans fifty years and forty countries, by way of dictators, disappearing currencies, dubious hitchhikers, and perilous roads.

Bitcoin isn’t random—it’s rigged by structure. Mainstream finance says Bitcoin is chaos. Crypto influencers offer astrology disguised as insight. Neither is true. Signal Over Noise: The Cheat Code for Bitcoin’s Price reveals the hidden system driving Bitcoin's market cycles—and shows you how to track it in real time. This isn’t about hype or prediction. It’s about positioning. With ruthless clarity and zero fluff, this book demolishes the myth of unpredictability and replaces it with a hard-edged framework built around three pillars: global liquidity, derivatives risk, and ...

On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine comrade whose company is being launched onto the market, eagerly awaiting the opening bell. But before the bell rings, a bullet rips through the air and finds its mark.In the aftermath of the murder, the victim's wife hires Jack to find the killer. As the head of Private, Jack has at his disposal the world's largest investigation agency. What he discovers shakes him to his core. Jack identifies another murder in Moscow that appears to be linked.

Embark on the thrilling quest of global entrepreneurship, your heart aflame with daring ambition and your vision reaching beyond borders. Imagine having a compass—an instrument that turns the intricate labyrinths of this journey into a navigable path. Conquering the Globe: Navigating Success Through Strategic Global Entrepreneurship, the second volume in the ten-book Be A Unicorn series by Patrick H. Perrine, is exactly that compass—a guiding beacon radiating wisdom and inspiration for your voyage. This riveting guidebook is more than just a repository of insights—it’s a formidable ...

Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church aren't called to go overseas. But what does this engagement actually look like? How can local churches train, send, and support missionaries well? Unpacking principles from the Bible and applying them in the context of real life in a local church, this short guide is filled with practical steps and advice for supporting missionaries, forming international partnerships, sending short-term teams, and engaging with the nations here at home.

Covering more than 30 years of history, from the 1980s through Obama's presidency, The Threat Matrix explores the transformation of the FBI from a domestic law enforcement agency, handling bank robberies and local crimes, into an international intelligence agency - with more than 500 agents operating in more than 60 countries overseas - fighting extremist terrorism, cyber crimes, and, for the first time, American suicide bombers.

A historical account set in Europe during the early 20th century. Discover the gripping tale of a world irrevocably changed in "WWI Transforms the World." This comprehensive narrative invites readers into the tumult of World War I, revealing the intricate web of alliances, ambitions, and battles that plunged nations into a cataclysmic conflict. Step back into history and witness how the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand sparked a war that would reshape the very fabric of global politics and society. Beginning with the complex causes of the war, the book intricately details the ...

In this entertaining book, Donald R. Prothero explores the astonishing connections between climate and life through the ages, telling the remarkable stories of the scientists who made crucial discoveries. Journeying through the intertwined evolution of climate and life, he tackles questions such as: Why do we have phytoplankton to thank for the air we breathe? What kind of climate was necessary for the rise of the dinosaurs-or the mammals, their successors? When and how have climatic changes caused mass extinctions?

Review 1: “Superbly captures the decadence & power of Rome that Antinous steers through armed with his wit, charm and enduring values. Enthralling roller-coaster read.” The novel narrates the trials and tribulations of a boy plucked out of obscurity into the stratospheric heights of Roman power and glory. Antinous must deal with adolescent angst while steering through the intrigue and powerplay of the imperial court. His destiny reaches its singularity moment when he is subsumed into the sacred waters of the Nile. Sensitive readers may find portions of the narrative unsettling. ++++++++...

Are you curious about the quantum world but overwhelmed by tough words and complex equations? Make this your first book on quantum—your guide to understanding the universe’s most mysterious topics, from waves and light to space, nature, and even consciousness!

Global trade is of vital interest to citizens as well as policymakers, yet it is widely misunderstood. This compact exposition of the market forces underlying international commerce addresses both of these concerned groups, as well as the needs of students and scholars. Although it contains no equations, it is almost mathematical in its elegance, precision, and power of expression. Understanding Global Trade provides a thorough explanation of what shapes the international organization of production and distribution and the resulting trade flows.

Step into the journey of a lifetime—a transformative exploration that unites the personal, collective, and global dimensions of awakening. The Codex of Awakening is a visionary guide to individual, collective, and global transformation, seamlessly blending ancient wisdom with modern insights to illuminate the path toward evolutionary awakening. This extraordinary book offers practical mindfulness tools, rituals, and meditative practices to help you unlock your infinite potential and navigate life’s complexities with clarity and purpose. Dive into a profound understanding of who you ...

John Perkins has seen the signs of today's economic meltdown before. The subprime mortgage fiascos, the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of small businesses across the landscape are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease.

In this extraordinary follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Lucifer Principle, Howard Bloom - one of today's preeminent thinkers - offers us a bold rewrite of the evolutionary saga. Global Brain is more than just a brilliantly original contribution to the ongoing debate on the inner workings of evolution; it is a "grand vision," says the eminent evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson, a work that transforms our very view of who we are and why.

Migration, terrorism, the tensions between global capitalism and nationalism, and a communications revolution: These forces shaped Joseph Conrad's destiny at the dawn of the 20th century. In this brilliant new interpretation of one of the great voices in modern literature, Maya Jasanoff reveals Conrad as a prophet of globalization. As an immigrant from Poland to England, and in travels from Malaya to Congo to the Caribbean, Conrad navigated an interconnected world and captured it in a literary oeuvre of extraordinary depth.