This nationally-acclaimed book shows how popular movements used nonviolent action to overthrow dictators, obstruct military invaders and secure human rights in country after country, over the past century. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall depict how nonviolent sanctions--such as protests, strikes and boycotts--separate brutal regimes from their means of control. They tell inside stories--how Danes outmaneuvered the Nazis, Solidarity defeated Polish communism, and mass action removed a Chilea...

Technology and the Internet has become a necessity for all students, some as young as kindergarten age. However, going online and connecting with other people also means risk for students. Based on their research and actual experience, the authors of this book, themselves students from a nationally-renown high school as well as national team finalist of 2016 National CyberPatriot Competition, explained what are the most important safety issues that face students while working and playing o...