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Preempting Dissent: The Politics of an Inevitable Future

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elmer, Greg / Opel, Andy, PUBLISHER: Arbeiter Ring, The Bush administrationas aWar on Terrora ushered in a new logic of surveillance, suppressing public dissent and mobilizing both afaitha and afear.a Elmer and Opel reveal the underlying logic of preemption whereby threats must be eliminated before they materialize, drawing on social theories and media analyses to assess the wider impact of this new era of security and political order. They track three emerging strategies: zoning or incarceration of protesters, expansion of human surveillance techniques by police and law enforcement agencies, and deployment of astealtha forms of crowd control. Addressing the logic of preemption, Elmer and Opel lay the groundwork for more effective resistance.

Yalta : Europe and America at the Crossroads

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harbutt, Fraser J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This revisionist study of Allied diplomacy from to challenges Americocentric views of the period and highlights Europe's neglected role. Fraser J. Harbutt, drawing on international sources, shows that in planning for the future Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and others self-consciously operated into , not on "East/West" lines but within a "Europe/America" political framework characterized by the plausible prospect of Anglo-Russian collaboration and persisting American detachment. Harbutt then explains the destabilizing transformation around the time of the pivotal Yalta conference of February , when a sudden series of provocative initiatives, manipulations, and miscues interacted with events to produce the breakdown of European solidarity and the Anglo-Soviet nexus, an evolving Anglo-American alignment, and new tensions that led finally to the Cold War. This fresh perspective, stressing structural, geopolitical, and traditional impulses and constraints, raises important new questions about the enduringly controversial transition from World War II to a cold war that no statesman wanted.

The Lifetime Career Manager: New Strategies for a New Era

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cabrera, James C. / Albrecht, Charles F. / Albretch, Charles F., PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, The Lifetime Career Manager is an easy-to-read, pragmatic, and practical guide to taking charge of your own career. Offering proven advice and strategies based on the authors' 25 years of experience with the world's premier career consulting firm, it can help readers recognize danger signals, avoid career crises, and make the right decisions -- including how to identify and attain their own career goals.

Entrepreneurial Marketing: Lessons from Wharton's Pioneering

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lodish, Leonard M. / Morgan, Howard / Kallianpur, Amy, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, The first and only guide to a subject of vital interest to every entrepreneur Written by an author team that brings together the expertise of two leading Wharton academics and an entrepreneurial superstar, Entrepreneurial Marketing arms entrepreneurs with cutting-edge marketing approaches-including the latest Web-based segmentation and positioning techniques-that will provide their new ventures with solid foundations on which to build, grow, and thrive. o The first book devoted exclusively to marketing strategies for new entrepreneurial ventures o Covers cutting-edge strategies for finding, exploiting, and even creating powerful niche marketing opportunities for new ventures on the Internet

The Leaps Stategist: 108 Proven Strategies for Increasing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomsett, Michael C., PUBLISHER: Marketplace Books, Unleash the power of Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS) for increasing gains, limiting losses, and protecting your trading and investing profits. The 108 powerful strategies lined out in this comprehensible guide by author Michael C. Thomsett help you both to advance your investing and trading techniques and to achieve your financial goals. Real-world examples and graphic illustrations point out the main keys of this book. Not only are LEAPS a low-risk alternative to buying stock, they are also a great way to maximize your capital.

Co-Creating a Public Philosophy for Future Generations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kim, Tae-Chang / Dator, James / Dator, James A., PUBLISHER: Praeger, When making decisions, governments can and should strive consciously to balance the demands of the present with the needs of future generations. Various advocates for greater governmental foresight have created new processes or institutions within existing systems of democratic government. These include long-range planning departments, futures commissions, requirements for future-impact statements on proposed legislation, environmental protection agencies, and offices of technology assessment. But, as the contributors to this volume demonstrate, much more remains to be done. Some of the provocative questions posed by this book include: What is a public philosophy oriented to the needs of future generations necessary, and why is it necessary? What are the major examples of actual experiments in future-oriented governance? What were their successes and failures, and the reasons for each? And finally, what are the obstacles to future-oriented governance, and how might they be overcome? The authors of the essays in this volume suggest answers based on their extensive experience in working with governments, trying to help them incorporate techniques of foresight into their institutions and practices.

Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rubenstein, Jeff / Robinson, Adam, PUBLISHER: Princeton Review, The PSAT is a critical test for high school students warming up for the SAT and hoping to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. The experts at The Princeton Review bring you their proven techniques for improving your PSAT score in "Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT, Edition." This guide includes all the math, critical reading and grammar skills you need to ace the PSAT, as well as 2 full-length practice tests, numerous drills, and explanations for answers to all drill and practice test questions. In "Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT "you'll learn how to think like the test writers and -Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you -Learn the most important PSAT vocabulary words with our "Hit Parade"" -Master strategies that will help you ace the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections Plus you'll get a study guide that maps out how to make the most of your study sessions and strategies to avoid common errors.

Managed Care Answer Book, Fourth Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dacso, Sheryl Tatar / Dacso, Clifford C., PUBLISHER: Aspen Publishers, This is an indispensable reference for all professionals involved in the design, implementation, financing, or operation of a managed care program, written in the classic Answer Book format. You'll find extensive coverage of managed care, cost containment strategies, and advice on organization and implementation of programs with important issues covered from both the purchaser's and the producer's perspectives. The topic is covered from the ground up, with crucial questions and authoritative, up-to-date answers on every facet of managed care, including such valuable features as: Contract negotiation strategies and dispute resolution techniques -- Maximizing utilization review and outcomes assessment -- Techniques for managed care implementation and administration -- payer and provider contracting -- Advice on legal and regulatory considerations -- and information technology and telemedicine.

Bamum

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geary, Christraud M., PUBLISHER: 5 Continents, In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists working for the royal court of Bamum, in Cameroon, created elaborate bead-covered thrones and stools, wooden sculptures, masks in human and animal form, architectural carvings, and fine objects in bronze, ivory, and clay. This book focuses on the history, iconography, and meaning of these royal arts and looks at Western collectors who were fascinated by King Ibrahim Njoya (ruled to ) and the splendor of the royal court. Visual and written sources--including testimony by King Njoya and his courtiers, and extensive archival records--cast light on the strategies of a monarch who allowed visitors to acquire these arts to enhance the kingdom's reputation in distant Europe. The history of Bamum arts thus offers unique perspectives on African creativity and ingenuity, and European ways of collecting. Acquista Ora

All about Futures: The Easy Way to Get Started

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wasendorf, Russell R., Sr. / Wasendorf Russell, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill, Since 's first edition of this bestselling book, the futures market has changed incredibly--Internet access and electronic trading dominate the market, options have grown in importance, and a greater number of futures markets exist worldwide. All About Futures, Second Edition, covers all the updated basics of futures trading for the beginner, and illustrates trading strategies from the simple to the complex for experienced traders who need to brush up on their skills. An integral element in McGraw-Hill's All About series, this completely revised and updated book discusses: *Detailed Internet strategies for effective electronic trading *Basic approaches to technical analysis and anticipating price direction *Insights on working with a broker and developing a trading strategy

Ecoagriculture: Strategies to Feed the World and Save Wild

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McNeely, Jeffrey A. / Future Harvest / Scherr, Sara J., PUBLISHER: Island Press, Although food-production systems for the world's rural poor typically have had devastating effects on the planet's wealth of genes, species, and ecosystems, that need not be the case in the future. In "Ecoagriculture," two of the world's leading experts on conservation and development examine the idea that agricultural landscapes can be designed more creatively to take the needs of human populations into account while also protecting, or even enhancing, biodiversity. They present a thorough overview of the innovative concept of "ecoagriculture" - the management of landscapes for both the production of food and the conservation of wild biodiversity. The book: examines the global impact of agriculture on wild biodiversitydescribes the challenge of reconciling biodiversity conservation and agricultural goalsoutlines and discusses the ecoagriculture approachpresents diverse case studies that illustrate key strategiesexplores how policies, markets, and institutions can be re-shaped to support ecoagricultureWhile focusing on tropical regions of the developing world -- where increased agricultural productivity is most vital for food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable development, and where so much of the world's wild biodiversity is threatened -- it also draws on lessons learned in developed countries. Dozens of examples from around the world present proven strategies for small-scale, low-income farmers involved in commercial production."Ecoagriculture" explores new approaches to agricultural production that complement natural environments, enhance ecosystem function, and improve rural livelihoods. It features a wealth of real-world case studies that demonstrate the applicability ofthe ideas discussed and how the principles can be applied, and is an important new work for policymakers, students, researchers, and anyone concerned with conserving biodiversity while sustaining human populations.

Nation Building and Develoment Assistance in Africa:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ishikawa, Kaoru, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, Sub-Saharan Africa seems to be forgotten in the post-cold war era. But Kaoru Ishikawa's analysis of Africa's history and its political and economic development suggests that a brighter future is in prospect for the nations of Africa. The African nations hosted dynamic societies prior to the slave trade era, and many of the obstacles to their future prosperity and dynamism have been removed. The focus of the book is on how African countries and the international community beyond Africa can work together to realize this potential and build on recent improvements, notably in health and the position of women in society. The ability of South Africa--no longer an international pariah--to be a locomotive for growth is assessed.

Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration Into the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaku, Michio, PUBLISHER: Anchor Books, Teleportation, time machines, force fields, and interstellar space ships--the stuff of science fiction or potentially attainable future technologies? Inspired by the fantastic worlds of "Star Trek, Star Wars, "and" Back to the Future," renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Michio Kaku takes an informed, serious, and often surprising look at what our current understanding of the universe's physical laws may permit in the near and distant future. Entertaining, informative, and imaginative, Physics of the Impossible" "probes the very limits of human ingenuity and scientific possibility.

What It Takes: Writing in College

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Behrens, Laurence / Rosen, Leonard J., PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, "What It Takes: Writing in College "covers the types of college writing assignments for which "Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum" is best known: the summary, the critique, and the synthesis, as well as analysis. This brief, handy guide introduces each of the strategies required for writing successful college papers, and takes students step by step through the process of writing based on source material.

Will the United Nations Fail in Its Role as Protector of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heffelfinger, Ed, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, The League of Nations failed because member states were unable to set aside their own self- interests. Following World War II, the victorious allies were determined to build an organization that would serve as a protector of world peace. The United Nations was born in San Francisco in , and for fifty years successfully faced the threat of nuclear devastation, the Cold War, the end of colonialism and the emerging power of the developing countries. The end of the Cold War brought about renewed optimism for the future of the United Nations. However, with the dawn of the new century the future of the United Nations remained uncertain. The future of the UN appeared to rest in the organizationas ability to address the threat of terrorism, world hunger and the need to restructure the United Nations to overcome the image of an organization that can accomplish little but talk.

European Imperialism in the Nineteenth and Twentieth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Woodruff D., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This book presents an overview of Europe's imperialist career from the end of the Napoleonic wars in to the present; in other words, from the establishment of Britain's ascendency as the major power in the world and the head of Europe's largest empire to the era of decolonization and the eclipse of Western Europe in world affairs. Examined is the nature and extent of Europe's relations with the world overseas, the economic and political factors present in Europe during the era of industrialization that determined the direction of those relations, the effects of increased European penetration upon non-European societies in the nineteenth century, and the explosion of European imperialism in the last quarter of the century. The author discusses the effects of modern European colonization in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East; the changes that occurred in Europe's economic relationship with the rest of the world in the twentieth century; and the current process of decolonization. In the final chapter, the overall importance of Euorpean imperialism in the workd history is assessed.

Strategic Reward: Making It Happen

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Armstrong, Michael / Brown, Duncan, PUBLISHER: Kogan Page, "Organizations have been taking on more reward practitioners over the past two years and demand for their expertise is expected to keep growing." -- People Management. Strategic reward is the process of determining how to develop appropriate reward arrangements and dealing with the issues which arise in making that decision. The focus of this new title, aimed at directors and senior-level HR consultants, is on the formulation and implementation of reward strategies. It provides comparative information regarding the concerns of aligning compensation with business and HR strategies. Case studies are based on findings from CIPD and e-reward research and include detailed examples from Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline and Tesco.

Problems in Neolithic Archaeology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whittle, Alasdair, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Problems in Neolithic Archaeology is a notable contribution to the debate about how we can write prehistory. Drawing on both processual and post-processual approaches, it reaffirms the central role of theory and interpretation while accepting as permanent the uncertainty which makes the testing of archaeological hypotheses difficult or even impossible. Dr Whittle asserts in particular the need for greater self-confidence and for the formulation of new theory and questions more appropriate to the archaeological record. The book's specific strength lies, however, in a close contextual study of the Neolithic period in western and central Europe. In this respect it provides an admirable complement to his textbook Neolithic Europe.

The Future of the Holocaust: Between History and Memory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lang, Berel, PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, In The Future of the Holocaust, Berel Lang continues his inquiry into the causal mechanisms of decision-making and conduct in Nazi Germany and into responses to the genocide by individuals and nations -- an inquiry that he began in Act and Idea in the Nazi Genocide and pursued in Heidegger's Silence. Raising the question now of what the future of the Holocaust is, he addresses among other topics how history and memory together shape views of the Holocaust; how the concept of "intention" -- which played a crucial part in the events of haft a century ago -- shapes history and memory themselves; and how future views of this genocide may alter those of today. In addition, Lang explores cultural representations of the "Final Solution" -- from monuments to public school curricula -- within the Jewish and German communities. He analyzes ethical issues concerning such concepts as intention, responsibility, forgiveness, and revenge, and puts forward a theory of the history, of evil which provides a context for the Holocaust both historically and morally. Addressing the claims that the Nazi genocide was unique, Lang argues that the Holocaust is at once an actual series of events and a still future possibility. If the Holocaust occurred once, he argues, it can occur twice -- and this view of the future remains an unavoidable premise for anyone now writing or thinking about that event in the past.

Options Demystified

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCafferty, Thomas, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, "Options Demystified is easy-to-understand introduction to the pros and cons of options usage in a wide variety of circumstances. After covering options types, uses, and terminology, it explores specific strategies for using puts and calls, how to enter orders, popular option products such as LEAPs, strategies for trading options on futures, and more. In addition, readers learn about the fast-growing area of real estate options, including how options can lessen risk or increase profits when one is buying or selling a house, and techniques to lock in a price or keep competition out.

Mix Smart: Pro Audio Tips for Your Multitrack Mix

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Case, Alex, PUBLISHER: Focal Press, After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most illusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and fast-forwards your progress Breaking the mix down by different effects - EQ, distortion, compression, expansion, pitch shift, delay, reverb, and more - and applying them to some of the most important instruments in pop music, "Mix Smart" will arm you with the skills and techniques you need to tap into your musicality and express it through multitrack mixing, putting true professional quality mixing within your reach. *Future proof, ear-opening strategies will empower your inner-musician, giving you the knowledge you need to develop your mixing skills - from basic to advanced *Breaking the mix down by different effects, with detailed strategies for the most important pop instruments showing you how to create the perfect combination *Bonus Website packed with samples and example tracks, so you can practice as you learn *"Mix Smart" Quick Start summaries at the end of each chapter get you to work faster *Demystifies the technical, making the tools of the mix rig accessible - analog and digital, outboard and in the box, stereo and surround *For everyone who mixes - studio, live, music, film, games, and broadcast The recording studio is your musical instrument, and it's time you really learned how to play. Alex Case shows you not just how to mix well, but how to "Mix Smart" *Future proof, ear-opening strategies to empower your inner-musician, not a list of cookbook recipes. *The Mix is broken down effect by effect (EQ, compression, expansion, delay, pitch shift, reverb), with strategies detailed for the most important pop instruments (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, keys) *Website includes samples and example tracks, illustrating mixing concepts Acquista Ora

Affluent for Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ridlehuber, Ted, PUBLISHER: Charter Financial Publishing Network, From one of America's most respected authorities on wealth management, a refreshingly straight-forward book that explains the 12 issues essential for expanding and protecting a person's net worth. Affluent for Life informs readers how to increase wealth without taking on uncomfortable risk; how to preserve wealth for children; how to give wealth wisely to charity; and the estate at death. This book explains the concepts and strategies essential for any discussion with financial professionals.

Special Edition Using TCP/IP

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Niit, Inc / Shanmugam, Ramadas / Padmini, R., PUBLISHER: Que, "Special Edition Using TCP/IP, 2E is the practical guide to applications of TCP/IP, including utilities for operation, troubleshooting, and management, with insight into future applications such as Voice over IP and VPNs. It includes current TCP/IP draft standards and future work planned. Clear illustrations of practical utilities enable the reader to understand both the technology and applications together from a single source. It includes current scaling problems in the Internet like addressing and routing. Both short-term solutions and long-term solutions for these problems are discussed.

Business Ethics: Through Time and Across Contexts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Svensson, Goran / Wood, Greg, PUBLISHER: Studentlitteratur AB, The objective of this book is to provide a wider perspective on business ethics, particularly at a time when it is gaining in importance in marketplaces and societies across the globe. A worldwide team of authors from North and South America, Asia, Australasia, Africa and Europe contribute their expertise, providing a comprehensive overview of business ethics as influenced by the rich tapestry of their life experiences. The chapters showcase a wide range of views from past business ethics issues, to contemporary, to an examination of future issues including: ethics and the environment, ethics and strategy, codes of ethics, stakeholders and the marketplace, ethics conventions and globalization. This book is designed for scholars, students and practitioners.

Leading Your Business Into the Future with the Internet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vallee, Danielle, PUBLISHER: St. Lucie Press, It is estimated that over 61 million adults in the US and over 100 million worldwide are using the Internet. That is an incredible market for the business person savvy enough to tap into it. This new media has its own rules, requirements, and specifications. It offers possibilities no other media offers, interactivity being one of them. Implementing the Internet in business has its own administrative demands. It must be integrated to existing company policies and marketing strategies and must be managed efficiently for it to be profitable. Finding your way through the numerous services, software offers, hardware options and so on is not always easy since much of the information is found in numerous places and is very technical. Added to that, there are several myths that make the Internet appear intimidating. In addition, the security aspect is crucial, both for businesses and customers. All these dimensions bring new challenges to integrating the Internet into regular business operations and taking full advantage of what it has to offer. Leading Your Company Into the Future With Internet is a comprehensive guide that provides a step-by-step method to managers who want to implement and use this new medium to bring their companies into the future. It is geared towards managers of all levels who want to take full advantage of the potential the Internet has to offer.

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