Jeff Dean

The core of John Forester's concept of Effective Cycling is thatbicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers ofvehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities that motorists have.In this newedition of his classic introductory work, Forester reasserts this idea in terms ofpractice and education as well as theory whil...

Трейси Киддер, американский журналист и писатель, лауреат Пулитцеровской премии, рассказывает историю Пола Фармера, врача, который неутомимо борется за право беднейших жителей Земли на квалифицированную медицинскую помощь. Путешествуя из Гарварда в Гаити и Перу, на Кубу и в Россию, Фармер меняет мир вокруг себя. Его девиз: "Единственная национальность - человек". Его путь описывает гаитянская пословица "за горами - горы", означающая, что за решенной проблемой встают сотни новых. Но доктор Фармер никогда не сдается - и горы расступаются перед ним.

Discover top science and nature writing of 2013 with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee. Articles from a diverse range of fields showcase journalists who explore their passions with curiosity and expertise. A must-read for anyone interested in science and nature.

"The Box" is a fascinating account of how a simple idea - container shipping - revolutionized global trade. The book traces the creation of the container, the struggles it faced before gaining widespread adoption, and the massive economic consequences of its success. Readers will discover the story behind containerization and the visionary entrepreneur, Malcom McLean, who made it possible. From private investors to port negotiations, author Marc Levinson delves deep into the history of the shipping container and how it transformed economic geography across the world. This comprehensive history is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of trade, transportation, and logistics.