security and the military between reality and perception

Per Barclay

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bonnet, Frederick / Barclay, Per, PUBLISHER: Hopeful Monster, Scandinavian artist Per Barclay's work deals in daily tensions, in those anxieties that we experience due to the discrepancies and contrasts between beauty and comfort, between the great possibilities of our time and the extreme precariousness of the contemporary political situation. A retrospective monograph, this book features selections of the artist's work since alongside critical essays and a bibliography.

America Matters: Why We Should Care!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Buthman, James Douglas, PUBLISHER: Booklocker.com, America Matters blends history with current political reality to re-awaken our civic spirit and revitalize a broad and inclusive patriotism. It clearly stresses the significance of dialogue and examines the vitality and impact of the United States.

Researching the People's Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, G. / Popay, Jennie / Williams, Gareth, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Researching the People's Health" examines two related issues: the role of social research in the rapidly changing world of health services, and the relationship between lay and expert knowledge in public health and health care. The book examines these issues against the background of long-term transformations in patterns of health and illness and rapid changes in the strategic management and commissioning of health services. In doing so the book makes a contribution to the continuing and urgent debates on the assessment of health needs, the organization and delivery of health care, and the politics of health service organization and funding.

Ride of Their Lives: The Triumphs and Turmoil of Today's Top

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shulman, Lenny / Hammond, Tom, PUBLISHER: Eclipse Press, Pat Day, Jerry Bailey, Corey Nakatani, and other jockeys reveal how they deal with the pressure of riding horses at top speeds day in and day out, the reality of injury, and the issue of weight.

The Doors of Perception & Heaven and Hell

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Huxley, Aldous, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, Half an hour after swallowing the drug I became aware of a slow dance of golden lights... Among the most profound explorations of the effects of mind-expanding drugs ever written, here are two complete classic books--"The Doors of Perception" and "Heaven and Hell"--in which Aldous Huxley, author of the bestselling "Brave New World," reveals the mind's remote frontiers and the unmapped areas of human consciousness. This new edition also features an additional essay, "Drugs That Shape Men's Minds," which is now included for the first time.

Understanding Contemporary Strategy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kane Thomas, M. / Kane, Thomas M. / Lonsdale, David J., PUBLISHER: Routledge, This new co-authored textbook explains and describes the key intellectual debates around military strategy in the early twenty-first century. The book emphasizes the connections between military operations and broader issues of national policy, and focuses on how current issues such as terrorism, insurgency, nuclear proliferation, information technology and American superiority in conventional military power challenge a " and reaffirm a " assumptions about modern warfare established during the global conflicts of the twentieth century. Although the book recounts numerous historical developments, the book as a whole will follow a thematic system of organisation. Each topic is introduced simply enough for newcomers to the field, and the book will provide a survey of other recent works in the field for further study. This booka (TM)s treatment of fundamental strategic concepts will also make it useful for students of military history, and for those interested in the more theoretical side of strategic studies. It will also include pedagogical features such as boxed summaries, summary points and further reading, to help students orient themselves without oversimplifying the main body of the text.

Life Events and Psychological Functioning: Theoretical and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, Lawrence H., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This volume focuses on recent theoretical and methodological advances in empirical research and examines the relationship between life events and psychological functioning. It considers life events in child, adolescent and geriatric populations. It also discusses the contributions of small events to stress, the effects of positive events and adjustments to stressful life events. The volume makes a substantive contribution to the social and behavioural sciences.

Advice and Support: The Early Years,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spector, Ronald H., PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, The present volume describes the activities of the U.S. Army in Vietnam during World War II, military advice and assistance to the French government during the immediate postwar years, and the advisory program that developed after the Geneva Agreements of . Its scope ranges from high-level policy decisions to low-echelon advisory operations in the field, presented against a background of relevant military and political developments. The author enjoyed access to the official records of the period and examined personal papers, interviews, other documentary sources, and miscellaneous published materials. Useful not only as a study of military assistance but as a view of the Army as an agent of national policy, this volume is a fitting introduction to the overall study of the conflict in Vietnam.

Brief History of the Middle East

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Catherwood, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Robinson Publishing, For over a millennium, the Islamic empires were ahead of the West in learning, technology, and medicine, and were militarily far more powerful. It took another three hundred years for the West to catch up and overtake the Middle East. In this fully updated and revised edition, historian Christopher Catherwood brings the account up to the present day and places in context the continuing friction between Israel and Palestine, the aftermath of the Iraq conflict, and the rising threat of Iran.

High Technology, Space, and Society

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Castells, Manuel / Castells, Manuel, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The relationship between the technological revolution and the simultaneous process of worldwide urban-regional restructuring is examined in this book. Two overview chapters by Manuel Castells and Peter Hall summarize current research in the United States and Great Britain. Additional chapters examine locational patterns and regional effects of high-tech manufacturing; the impact of technological change on service industries and metropolitan economies; and the social, spatial, and political effects of new communications technologies.

Kabul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Medley, Dominic / Barrand, Jude, PUBLISHER: Bradt Travel Guides, As usual, Bradt guides lead the way in exploring areas in the news. This new, mini guide format features: Background information to Kabul and the surrounding area Comprehensive advice on safety, security and health People and culture in depth Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, plus restaurants and bars Up-to-date telephone numbers, websites and other communications information Beyond Kabul - towns and cities within easy reach of the capital Maps and town plans Words, phrases and Afghan proverbs

European Review of Philosophy, 5: Emotion and Action

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pacherie, Elizabeth / CSLI Publications, PUBLISHER: Center for the Study of Language and Informat, Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in the study of emotion and cognition, and an increasing rejection of the traditional philosophical prejudice against emotions as irrational or disruptive. The essays in this collection explore various facets of the relationships among emotion, action, rationality, and self-knowledge, with particular attention to three main sets of issues: the relationships between emotions and action, the roles emotion and action play in the development of self-awareness, and the rationality of emotions and emotional action.

The Defense of Western Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Unknown / Gann, L. H., PUBLISHER: Auburn House Pub. Co., After World War II, Western Europe became closely linked to the United States--economically through a variety of associations within the Atlantic Community, and militarily through NATO. This volume stresses the strategic importance of Western Europe for the United States. It provides detailed surveys of the background and preparedness of the NATO defense forces and the forces of Austria, Switzerland, and other countries of strategic importance. Each chapter provides a general outline of military developments since , including such topics as: the relationship between armed forces and society; recruitment practices; armaments; organization; relations with NATO; and future projections. The authoritative series of descriptive, historical, and analytical essays in this volume makes it an essential resource for defense specialists, policymakers, and scholars of Western Europe.

Forging a Nation: Perspectives on the Canadian Military

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Horn (Lieutenant-Colonel), Bernd, PUBLISHER: Vanwell Publishing, Forging A Nation offers a collection of essays on the development of the Canadian military experience. For more than two centuries, Canadians have taken up arms to defend the nation and our national ideals, to support our allies and to bring peace in other parts of the world. This book offers an important commentary on these actions, and the way our military experience has shaped our country's national and international identity.The essays are organized into four distinct eras: Part I covers the colonial period, from early contact with the First Nations to Canada's participation in the American Civil War and the Boer War. Part II studies the impact of the two world wars on Canada in terms of mobilization, industrial development and operational strategies. The third section examines the notion of national security from a Canadian context, identifies the distinctly Canadian style of warfare and national defence issues. Part IV explores Canada's role in international spheres-alliance relationships, Cold War participation, involvement in other areas of the globe, and includes a penetrating appraisal of our peacekeeping heritage.

The Changing Role of Social Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hudson, Bob, PUBLISHER: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Focusing on the enormous organizational and cultural changes that local authority social services have undergone since the NHS and Community Care Act, this volume provides an overview of the structure and function of social care at practice, management and policy levels. It contains contributions from leading academics, researchers and practitioners in the UK, and also includes chapters on the experiences of the rest of Europe and the US. The contributors examine the impact and effectiveness of key shifts in the weighting of responsibility of central and local government; who the purchasers and providers of social care are; the interaction between social services and other agencies; the relationship between voluntary and statutory sectors; and the involvement of users and carers in service design and provision. They assess the significance of the breakdown of the traditional distinctions and roles underlying social care, and lay the foundations for effective and coordinated future policy, practice and research. With the publication of the Labor Government's White Paper Modernizing Social Services, the future of social care is set for yet more upheaval. This volume will provide an indispensable overview of the evolution and destiny of local authority social services for students, practitioners and managers.

The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vaillant, John, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books Canada, It's December and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia's Far East. To the horrified astonishment of a team of hunters, it emerges that the attacks are not random: the tiger is engaged in a vendetta. Injured and starving, it must be found before it strikes again, and the story becomes a battle for survival between two main characters: Yuri Trush, the lead tracker, and the tiger itself. Culminating in a showdown deep in the Siberian forest, "The Tiger "is a haunting, spellbinding tale of a hunt to the death; of man and nature in collision; of the ancient relationship between predators and prey; and an intimate portrait of a remarkable animal and its increasingly threatened world.

Sensory Evaluation Practices: Food and Science Technology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stone, Herbert / Sidel, Joel L., PUBLISHER: Academic Press, This Second Edition of Sensory Evaluation Practices provides the background and understanding necessary to make informed decisions about managing a sensory evaluation program, designing tests, and interpreting and reporting results. The authors have been in the sensory management consulting business for more than 20 years and bring their expertise to the enthusiastic and comprehensive revision of this invaluable book. Sensory evaluation of a product is the measurement of what is perceived about that product" not only in terms of its efficacy, but also by the more subtle influences of sight, smell, taste, touch, and where applicable, sound. A key benefit from this exciting and quantitative science is cost reduction in product reformulation due to the ability to evaluate a product's consumer acceptance in the marketplace. Key Features * Reveals changes in the field, particularly in the business view of sensory evaluation as a product information source * Clarifies the relationships between product specialists/experts and sensory panels, between sensory and market research, and between study of perception and sensory evaluation of products * Includes discussion of test requests and their "hidden agenda" product selection, and the relative merits of testing products from different (laboratory, pilot plant, production) sources * Introduces two new methods of quantitative descriptive analysis and an investigation of the merits of product specific versus global panels * Discusses affective testing and the advantages of various methods including testing with children, the interaction between sensory and market research, the use of employees versus non-employees, and theeffect of the number of judgments on product decisions

Written in Stone

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: OLYNYK, MARK, PUBLISHER: FriesenPress, Written in Stone is a history of poetry; spanning thirty-five years. A collection of poems about reality and the human condition. What is and what seems to be. Truth and the transience of life. The meaning of death. Myth as a state of mind. Decoding dreams and visions. The writing process. Our relationship with Nature. Super science and the reign of the machine. These are the themes of this book.

Atlas of Industrializing Britain,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, R. J. / Langton, John, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This atlas draws together crucial social and economic data on England, Scotland and Wales between and , and gives a clear guide to the industrial development of Great Britain during the modern period.

35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West: A Town Called

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jeffers, James / Evans, Don / Bratcher, Isaac, PUBLISHER: Trafford Publishing, A "must read" for anyone interested in the regional history of eastern Arkansas and especially the area between the White and St. Francis Rivers including the watersheds of Bayou Deview and the Spice Swamps, Brushy Lake, and L'Anguille River.

Identifying Military Insignia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fowler, Will, PUBLISHER: Booksales, The new compact guide to military insignia from around the world, concentrating especially on the U.S. and Europe. Organized by location on a uniform, enabling speedy access to a desired identification. Insignia variations and historical background are also discussed. Full color.

Jakarta: A History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abeyasekere, Susan, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This first general history of the magnificent city of Jakarta covers four centuries to show that Jakarta's existence has been a constant clash between dream and reality. It traces the rise of this city from its early origins as a company town, through the Japanese occupation to Sukarno's rule and the era of the New Order goverment, showing how political efforts to create the "jewel of the Indonesian archipelago" have recently torn apart the rich and complex web of ethnic immigrant groups.

L'impero perduto

Clive Cussler, Grant Blackwood Through Tanzania and Zanzibar, into the rainforests of Madagascar, and across the Indian Ocean to Indonesia and the legendary site of the Krakatoa explosion, husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo and (cod. I_)

European Multinationals in Core Technologies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tulder, Rob Van / Junne, Gerd / Van Tulder, Rob, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Evaluates the position of European companies compared to American and Japanese companies, and looks at the social and regional impact of the application of "core technologies" by multinational companies. Analyzes the shift in power between multinational firms and national governments that has resulted from the firms' position in new technologies, and from the international cooperation agreements between European firms. Shows how core technologies are used more in Europe than in the U.S. by multinational corporations, and looks at the future of multinationals and their relationships with smaller companies.

Between Two Streams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Herzberg, Abel J. / Santcross, Jack, PUBLISHER: I. B. Tauris & Company, At the height of the Holocaust it was Nazi policy to preserve small groups of "privileged" Jews for possible use in exchanges with Allied-held German civilians. Held in the special "Sternlager" at Bergen-Belsen their "privilege" amounted to being kept alive rather than gassed - although 70 per cent of the internees perished before the camp's liberation, victims of disease, starvation, beatings or sheer despair. One such privileged internee - Abel Herzberg, a Dutch lawyer and writer - managed in the hell of Bergen-Belsen to keep a diary which chronicles the reality of daily existence in the camp, with its grotesquely dehumanizing conditions and the magnanimity and pettiness which they engendered. He describes the relations between inmates and the civic code of the internees.

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