Résultats pour "The Institution" dans Toutes les catégories

Eingesperrt mit den gefährlichsten Männern der Welt. In der geschlossenen Station eines Hochsicherheitsgefängnisses für psychisch kranke Verbrecher erschüttert ein Schrei die Nacht. Am nächsten Morgen wird die Leiche einer Krankenschwester gefunden und ihre Tochter wurde entführt. Die Uhr tickt, denn das kleine Mädchen kann ohne medizinische Versorgung nur wenige Tage überleben. Die forensische Profilerin Dr. Connie Woolwine ist bekannt für ihre Fähigkeit, sich in die Psyche der Mörder hineinversetzen zu können.

Tous les mois sur euradio, Lola Avril, docteure en science politique, discute avec un·e chercheur·se en sciences sociales pour mieux comprendre, à partir de ses travaux, le fonctionnement de la Commission européenne et sa place dans le processus décisionnel européen.

The governance of natural resources used by many individuals in common is an issue of increasing concern to policy analysts. Both state control and privatization of resources have been advocated, but neither the state nor the market have been uniformly successful in solving common pool resource problems.

Après 15 années passées à Harvard, Philippe Aghion est nommé au Collège de France, titulaire de la chaire Économie des institutions, de l'innovation et de la croissance, avec un grand projet : la création d'un centre de recherche, de réflexion et d'échanges autour de l'économie de la croissance et de l'innovation.Les travaux de Philippe Aghion, et notamment sa nouvelle théorie « Schumpetérienne » de la croissance, ont largement participé à renouveler un domaine qui s'est considérablement transformé au cours des 25 dernières années. Faisant fi des segmentations habituelles,...

On a locked ward in the world’s highest-security prison hospital for the criminally insane, a nurse has been murdered and her newborn baby kidnapped. A ransom must be paid, and the clock is ticking. Forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine is renowned for her ability to get inside the mind of a murderer. Now she must go deep undercover among the most deranged and dangerous men on earth, and use her unique skills to find the baby–before it’s too late.

Since the end of World War II, groups such as the World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, European Union, and G-20 have sprung up with a variety of missions, including promoting trade, ensuring financial stability, eradicating poverty, and advancing sustainable economic growth. Behind these worthy goals is the ultimate aim: preventing the kind of global economic instability that can easily lead to war.

In 1087, William the Conqueror's corpse exploded at his own funeral. The monarchy survived. This should not have been possible. But over the next thousand years, the English crown would pass through the hands of kings who spoke no English, rulers who couldn't attend their own weddings, and at least one monarch whose final wish was to have his skeleton lead armies into Scotland. There would be deaths by lamprey, murders filed under "probably fine," and a king who talked continuously for fifty-eight hours during a mental breakdown.

A brilliant investigation into the most powerful institution you’ve never heard of. “An absorbing and thorough examination.” —Reuters The Bank for International Settlements is the bank for central banks. It is one of the world’s most secretive—and most influential—global financial...

One of the most remarkable historical works of the 19th century came from the pen of French historian Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges, a native of Paris. This amazing analysis of family and religious life among the ancient Greeks and Romans is the key to understanding ancient Mediterranean civilizations. The story begins in the misty period of the Bronze Age as the Indo-Europeans began to filter down into the Italian and Greek peninsulas. They brought with them a patriarchy that was based on ancestor worship and the veneration of hearth gods.

Edinburgh in the 1930s. The Lennox family is having trouble with its youngest daughter. Esme is outspoken, unconventional, and repeatedly embarrasses them in polite society. Even Kitty, Esme's beloved sister, is beginning to lose patience. Something will have to be done.

A history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age. “Engaging [and] ambitious” —The Washington Post Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold...

Continuing his groundbreaking analysis of economic structures, Douglass North develops an analytical framework for explaining the ways in which institutions and institutional change affect the performance of economies. Institutions exist due to the uncertainties involved in human interaction; they are the constraints devised to structure that interaction. Yet, institutions vary widely in their consequences for economic performance; some economies develop institutions that produce growth and development, while others develop institutions that produce stagnation.

A powerful story about hope, humanity, and the possibility of change The inspiration for James Graham's OIivier Award winning play PUNCH In 2011 Jacob Dunne threw a single punch that ended another man’s life. Sentenced to prison for manslaughter, he served fourteen months of a custodial...

Master production-ready AI agents to transform legacy banking infrastructure into secure, autonomous financial workflows. Perfect for your daily commute, this pragmatic listen cuts through the hype to help you deploy machine learning systems that survive rigorous internal scrutiny. Gain the...

Uncover the gripping global history of political power and human freedom to make sense of today’s fractured world. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive narrative travels from ancient city-states to the complex digital age. Instead of memorizing dates, you will experience the...

Master European Union law and conquer complex international policy without drowning in dense legal jargon. Perfect for focused study sessions or a daily commute, this structured guide decodes the intricate balance of power across Europe. Navigate the historic shift from postwar economic ruin to...

Uncover the gripping history of global espionage and how secret institutions waged shadow wars to control world affairs. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus learning session, this historical journey traces the dangerous evolution of spycraft. From ancient scouts to modern hackers...

Master the hidden economics of government power and learn why perfectly designed public policies fail in reality. Whether commuting to a civic job or studying global politics, this eye-opening audio reveals the inseparable link between political motives and economic outcomes. Stop treating...

Master the political science of global inequality to understand why some nations prosper while others simply stagnate. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning sessions, this analytical journey goes beyond basic economics. It reveals how power, institutions, and elite interests...

Master comparative politics and decode global power structures without getting bogged down in dense academic jargon. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating morning commute or focused study session, this engaging audio experience transforms abstract concepts into clear, actionable knowledge...