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Shaky Ground

Author : Bethany McLean
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780990976301
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Bethany McLean and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a way, the situation is ironic: housing was at the root of the financial crisis, and six years after the meltdown, housing finance is still the greatest unsolved issue. The U.S. housing market is roughly $10 trillion, making it one of the largest segments of the bond market. Roughly 70 percent of the American population has a mortgage, and for most people, the mortgage is the most important financial instrument in their lives. But until the financial crisis, few people knew the essential role that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play in their mortgages. Given the $188 billion government bailout of the two firms the most expensive bailout in history the politics surrounding housing are worse than they've ever been, and the two gigantic firms sit in limbo. Best-selling investigative journalist Bethany McLean, the coauthor of The Smartest Guys in the Room andAll the Devils Are Here, explains why the situation is dangerous and unsustainable, and proposes a few solutions from the perfect, but politically unfeasible to the doable, but ugly.

Shaky Ground

Author : Alice Echols
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231106702
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Alice Echols and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book review (H-Net)

Shaky Ground

Author : Elizabeth Marlowe
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472502094
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (725 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Elizabeth Marlowe and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent crisis in the world of antiquities collecting has prompted scholars and the general public to pay more attention than ever before to the archaeological findspots and collecting histories of ancient artworks. This new scrutiny is applied to works currently on the market as well as to those acquired since (and despite) the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which aimed to prevent the trafficking in cultural property. When it comes to famous works that have been in major museums for many generations, however, the matter of their origins is rarely considered. Canonical pieces like the Barberini Togatus or the Fonseca bust of a Flavian lady appear in many scholarly studies and virtually every textbook on Roman art. But we have no more certainty about these works' archaeological contexts than we do about those that surface on the market today. This book argues that the current legal and ethical debates over looting, ownership and cultural property have distracted us from the epistemological problems inherent in all (ostensibly) ancient artworks lacking a known findspot, problems that should be of great concern to those who seek to understand the past through its material remains.

On Shaky Ground

Author : John J. Nance
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504028007
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book On Shaky Ground written by John J. Nance and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “gripping” look at the massive disasters that could strike at any moment, from a New York Times–bestselling author (San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle). Far beneath the earth’s surface, great tectonic plates grind against one another with incredible pressure that must—inevitably—be released. Earthquakes manifest with little warning, upending buildings, shattering infrastructure, and unleashing devastating tsunamis. In this remarkable survey of the history of seismology and the extraordinary seismic events that have occurred in the United States, Mexico, China, and other locales, author John J. Nance traces the discoveries of the scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding and predicting one of the deadliest threats known to mankind. From the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest and the East Coast, most of the United States—not just California—is in danger of a massive quake, and few citizens are adequately prepared. Through riveting firsthand interviews with earthquake survivors, and with the same command of technical detail and gripping style that he brings to his New York Times–bestselling thrillers, Nance demonstrates the need for readiness—because the next big quake could happen tomorrow.

Shaky Ground

Author : Alice Echols
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231502559
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Alice Echols and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice Echols has never shied away from controversy. Long before it was fashionable, she wrote searing critiques of antiporn feminism. Her subsequent books about the 1960s are trenchant and provocative, and written with unflinching honesty. Now she maps an alternative history of contemporary American culture, taking on such subjects as hippies, gay/lesbian and women's liberation, disco and the racial politics of music, and artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell and Lenny Kravitz. Echols upends many of our bedrock assumptions about American culture since the 1950s, challenging in particular the notions that the '60s represented a total rupture with the past and that the '70s marked the end of meaningful change.

Shaky Ground

Author : Mary Colson
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
ISBN 13 : 9781410919120
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Mary Colson and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2005-04-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the causes of earthquakes and what happens when they occur.

Shaky Ground

Author : Traci Rhoades
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1640655603
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Traci Rhoades and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New ways to heal the spirit during the most challenging times. Traci Rhoades, author of Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost, continues to find profound beauty and endless insights in her spiritual wanderings among church traditions. In this new book, Rhoades encourages readers to explore practices – some ancient and others unconventional – that offer solace for those times when ‘the bottom drops out.’ Sharing what she’s learned about God, Rhoades shakes off the limits of denominational boundaries, making this book particularly valuable for younger Christians or those who are longing to take a deeper dive into their faith.

Shaky Ground

Author : Elizabeth Marlowe
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472502108
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (725 download)

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Shaky Ground

Author : Hadley Hoover
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1430322039
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Ground written by Hadley Hoover and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They met when they were both in diapers. Cory Whipple was the "boy next door" who became the love of Bibs Johnson's life. Cory proposed when they were 6 years old, Bibs accepted, and they never changed their minds. Then came The Sixties. Cory, raised by two maiden aunts to think independently, balked when his country demanded actions and attitudes of him that he could not give. Bibs supported his radical decision and that's when things got shaky. Bibs' father was part of The Greatest Generation-proud to do his Duty. Ed Johnson saw Cory in an entirely different light than Bibs did. A fault line formed between father and daughter-a fissure so deep, Bibs wondered if it could ever be bridged, even by a engineer like Cory who specializes in building bridges.

On Shaky Ground

Author : Norma Hayes Bagnall
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
ISBN 13 : 0826273106
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book On Shaky Ground written by Norma Hayes Bagnall and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although most Americans associate earthquakes with California, the tremors that shook the Mississippi valley in southeast Missouri from December 16, 1811, through February 7, 1812, are among the most violent quakes to hit the North American continent in recorded history. Collectively known as the New Madrid earthquakes, these quakes affected more than 1 million square miles. By comparison, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake affected only 60,000 square miles, less than one-sixteenth the area of the New Madrid earthquakes. Scientists believe that each of the three greatest tremors would have measured more than 8.0 on the Richter scale, had that measuring device been in place in 1811. Vibrations were felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast and from Mexico to Canada. The quake zone was in constant movement during this period. Five towns in three states disappeared, islands vanished in the Mississippi River, lakes formed where there had been none before, and the river flowed backward for a brief period. Providing eyewitness accounts from people both on the land and on the river, Bagnall captures the fears of the residents through their tales about the smells and dark vapors that filled the air, the cries of the people, the bawling of animals, and the constant roar of the river and its collapsing banks. On Shaky Ground also traces the history of the founding of New Madrid and considers the impact of the earthquakes on population and land in southeast Missouri. Predictions for future earthquakes along the New Madrid fault, as well as instructions on preparing for and surviving a quake, are also included. Informative, clearly written, and well illustrated, On Shaky Ground will be of interest to all general readers, especially those interested in earthquakes or Missouri history.

Earthquakes: On Shaky Ground

Author : Lesley McFadzean
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1477761837
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (777 download)

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Download or read book Earthquakes: On Shaky Ground written by Lesley McFadzean and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We often forget that the ground can move, and when it does, all we can do is hang on for dear life. Brimming with engaging facts and detailed illustrations, this book outlines an impressive array of earthquake related topics. Readers will learn about measuring earthquakes, earthquake-proofing in modern buildings, and the details of some of the worst earthquakes in history.

On Shaky Ground

Author : Norma Bagnall
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
ISBN 13 : 0826210546
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book On Shaky Ground written by Norma Bagnall and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the severe earthquake which changed the course of the Mississippi River in several places, destroyed timberlands, drained swamps, and formed lakes.

Thinking and Building on Shaky Ground

Author : Yun Fu
Publisher : Birkhäuser
ISBN 13 : 303562559X
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Thinking and Building on Shaky Ground written by Yun Fu and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building with earthquakes is a familiar yet persistent design problem for resilient construction on all continents. This book elaborates on various factors for earthquake-resilient architecture in six thematic chapters that explore the design strategies of lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, multiplicity and consistency. These factors allow designers to develop contextual solutions that marry technical know-how with social and cultural understanding, ranging in scale from buildings to furniture and urban master plans. 120 case studies from roughly 30 countries, including some highly prestigious buildings, provide a comprehensive overview of the different design strategies.

On Shaky Ground? Income Instability and Economic Insecurity in Europe

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 926480532X
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book On Shaky Ground? Income Instability and Economic Insecurity in Europe written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognising that individuals’ jobs and circumstances can change multiple times in a year, this report uses novel techniques to identify who is most exposed to income instability in European OECD countries and examines the effects it has on their lives, social mobility, and inequality.

Living on Shaky Ground

Author : Matthew Wright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781775536888
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Living on Shaky Ground written by Matthew Wright and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary story of New Zealand's earthquakes, the science and forces that shape them, and the danger of earthquakes yet to hit. This is the story of New Zealand's turbulent tectonics, how earthquakes are measured and described, and how scientists are predicting future shakes across New Zealand. It features some of New Zealand's lesser-known quakes, such as the most powerful quake ever recorded in New Zealand, quakes that have had deadly consequences, and the most recent tremors effecting Wellington and Marlborough. On Shaking Ground has an accessible text with in-depth science. It explains why New Zealand is effected by earthquakes and how damage is caused, with accompanying diagrams and data from GNS Science. It also includes the long history of New Zealand's earthquakes with gripping photographs and personal accounts. The must-have guide for anyone affected by earthquakes in New Zealand, those curious to know what's next in-store, or anyone studying the evolving science behind them.

Shaky Colonialism

Author : Charles F. Walker
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822341895
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (418 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Colonialism written by Charles F. Walker and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2008-05-26 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A social history of the earthquake-tsunami that struck Lima in October 1746, looking at how people in and beyond Lima understood and reacted to the natural disaster.

Shaky Town

Author : Lou Mathews
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1684428238
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book Shaky Town written by Lou Mathews and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Shaky Town, Lou Mathews has written a timeless novel of working-class Los Angeles. A former mechanic and street racer, he tells his story in cool and panoramic style, weaving together the tragedies and glories of one of L.A.’s eastside neighborhoods. From a teenage girl caught in the middle of a gang war to a priest who has lost his faith and hit bottom, the characters in Shaky Town live on a dangerous faultline but remain unshakable in their connections to one another. Like Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio, John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, Katherine Ann Porter’s Ship of Fools, Gloria Naylor’s The Women of Brewster Place, and Pat Barker’s Union Street, Shaky Town is the story of complicated, conflicted, and disparate characters bound together by place.