Ethnic conflict is the major form of mass political violence in the world today, and it has been since World War II. Dramatic acts of terrorism and calculated responses to them may distract the attention of policymakers and the public, but ethnic and nationalist conflict continues to pose the greatest challenge to peace and security across the globe. Causes of such conflict and ideas about how to address it are hotly debated in the literature that has emerged over the past fifteen years.

The basic logic of preventive diplomacy is unassailable. Act early to prevent disputes from escalating; reduce tensions that could lead to war; deal with today's conflicts before they become tomorrow's crises. Yet as we look at the record of these first years of the post-Cold War era, it is quite mixed. There have been some preventive diplomacy successes and opportunities that have been seized by major powers and international organizations to help preserve and protect the peace. But there...

A cold case from a decade earlier.The body of a missing teen is found in a submerged car in the cold dark waters of Lake Washington.The reopened cold case becomes personal to amateur sleth and crime reporter Tess McClintock, who went to school with the missing girl. Together with former FBI Special Agent Michael Carter, Tess goes on the trail of the cunning serial killer operating in King County, Washington. The killer is smart enough to vary his M...

The Dark Series brings together the three books in the Dark Series of serial killer thrillers by bestselling serial killer thriller author Susan Lund.Book One: Long Dark NightBook Two: Deep Dark ForestBook Three: Cold Dark WaterAbout Long Dark Night: Book One:Introducing LONG DARK NIGHT, the first book in the Michael Carter Cold Case Thriller Series by Susan Lund.Two teenage boys went missing from a park in King County a decade ago. While one...

Minimalism: A Beginner’s Guide to Simplify Your LifeIf you are interested in learning How To Declutter, De-Stress And Simplify Your Life With Simple Living, this book is your first step to learning how to live more with less.Minimalism: A Beginner’s Guide to Simplify Your Life will teach you the fundamental basics of minimalism, all in simple terms that even the most novice of beginners can understand and implement.In this book you will learn:

Save money. Retire early. The lazy way.So you've heard of lazy investing? But you're not quite sure what it's all about? You want to invest your money wisely, while avoiding crazy high fees and shady brokers? You know you need to save for retirement, but you don't know how? If this sounds like you, then The Lazy Investors’ Guide is exactly what you need!Investing doesn't have to be as difficult as it’s usually made out to be. There's got to...

This book’s primary purpose is to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Montesquieu’s Persian Letters, a seminal book in classical liberal thought. Persian Letters is a delightfully rich, sympathetic satire of commercial society’s promise and discontents, covering a wide range of issues and themes that shaped the direction of liberal modernity. It consists of a series of letters largely written by two Persian travelers to Paris, who allow modern readers to view Parisian life from the perspe...

Introducing DEEP DARK FOREST: the second book The Michael Carter Cold Case Series by crime thriller author Susan Lund.Too many secrets are hidden in the deep dark forest…When the skeletal remains of a missing college student are found deep in the forest on the property of wealthy and prominent family, King County Cold Case Investigator Michael Carter and King County Medical Examiner Dr. Grace Keller are on the case.Wealthy, powerful and influential, the family has b...

This is the first book to explore and evaluate the potential of museum and gallery spaces and partnerships for art therapy.Showcasing approaches by well-known art therapists, the edited collection contains descriptions of, and reflections on, art therapy in museums and galleries around the globe. Case studies encompass a broad range of client groups, including people with dementia, refugees and clients recovering from substance abuse, exploring the therapeutic skills required to wo...

In many African countries, mental health issues, including the burden of serious mental illness and trauma, have not been adequately addressed. These essays shed light on the treatment of common and chronic mental disorders, including mental illness and treatment in the current climate of economic and political instability, access to health care, access to medicines, and the impact of HIV-AIDS and other chronic illness on mental health. While problems are rampant and carry real and devasta...

Leon R. Kass has been helping Americans better understand the human condition for over four decades-as a teacher, writer, scholar, public champion of the humanities, and defender of human dignity. From bioethics to civic education, from interpreting the Bible to weighing the moral implications of modern science, Kass has offered wisdom, guidance, and instruction. In this volume, fifteen of Kass's admirers, including students, colleagues, and friends, honor his work by reflecting on the bro...

Vi går forbi dem dagligt, træder på dem og spiser dem levende eller døde, men er vi i virkeligheden klar over, hvad de er for nogle væsener planterne? Anders Lund Madsen og professor i plantefysiologi Michael Broberg Palmgren slår et slag for det storslåede planteliv på Jorden og introducerer os for ca. 40 af de mest fascinerende og fedeste planter fra nær og fjern. Historisk har de stået i skyggen af dyreriget, men i Planternes manifest får de oprejsning, og vi får fascinerende i...