By shifting American security policy away from maximizing military power for the United States and toward maximizing human security for all, policymakers and citizens can also maximize national security for the United States and sustainable peace for the world. Why do war and political violence persist? Political realists argue that violent conflict and the struggle for power are inherent in the international system, and there is little we can do but manage it. However, as...

Comparative political theory is at best an embryonic and marginalized endeavor. As practiced in most Western universities, the study of political theory generally involves a rehearsal of the canon of Western political thought from Plato to Marx. Only rarely are practitioners of political thought willing (and professionally encouraged) to transgress the canon and thereby the cultural boundaries of North America and Europe in the direction of genuine comparative investigation.Bord...

This heartwarming fairy tale tells the story of an extraordinary journey of children and their loyal bunny friend into a land where thoughts and words possess incredible magic. There, they meet king ralph — a lazy and capricious little mouse, enchanted by an evil sorcerer. Together, the heroes embark on a challenging journey, find seven magical treasures, and help king ralph break free from the sorcerer’s power. In this book, you will learn the answers to the following questions: •How many...

Some field sites have hosted anthropologists for as long as half a century. Chronicling Cultures collects articles from principals of many of the longest and best-known anthropology projects from four continents-the Kung, Harvard Chiapas Project, Gwembe Valley, Tzintzuntzan, and Navajo among others. These projects have brought a new understanding of change and persistence in communities over time. They have forced researchers to develop methods of involving local communities in research, o...

Taking a disease-based approach, Fish Viruses and Bacteria: Pathobiology and Protection focuses on the pathobiology of and protective strategies against the most common, major microbial pathogens of economically important marine and freshwater fish. The book covers well-studied, notifiable piscine viruses and bacteria, including new and emerging diseases which can become huge threats to local fish populations in new geographical regions if transported there via infected fish or eggs. A con...

Divorce, separation, and couple breakups are on the rise in the United States of America, with about 48 percent of couples breaking up within nine years of starting a committed relationship.Only a minority of distressed couples ever seek couple counseling—and those that stay together do not necessarily enjoy healthy relationships. Just as sadly, marriage counselors divorce at or about the national average.The Need Management Therapy model asserts that positive change is pos...

Nick Baker und Robert T. Johansen sind zwei Agenten, die von der Regierung nach Afrika geschickt wurden, um der Wilderei ein Ende zu setzen. Eigentlich ein ganz normaler Auftrag. Aber es kam alles anders. Afrika hat seine eigenen Gesetze. Sie machten Jagd auf Verbrecher und wurden selbst gejagt. Sie gingen durch die Hölle und entdeckten per Zufall den eigentlichen Grund ihrer Reise durch den schwarzen Kontinent. Eine monatelange Odyssee begann, die sie durch halb Afrika trieb.

Dine mange liv handler om reinkarnation, og hvordan man kan arbejde med regression til tidligere liv for at opnå healing og hjælp til at løse problemer i dette liv.Forfatteren og regressionsterapeuten Mira Kelley fortæller om livsforvandlende læreprocesser, hun selv og hendes klienter har gennemgået, og instruerer samtidig i, hvordan læseren selv kan få kontakt til sine andre liv og sit højere selv for at modtage spirituel vejledning.Gennem øvelser og meditationer vil læseren...