The twentieth century witnessed an explosion of new nations carved out of existing ramshackle empires and multiethnic states. Many observers contend that the creation of new states will continue indefinitely, with the two hundred of today becoming the four hundred of tomorrow as more groups seek independence. This provocative and compelling book explores the impact of globalization and terrorism on this trend, arguing convincingly that the era of national self-determination has finally com...

Cyber weapons and the possibility of cyber conflict—including interference in foreign political campaigns, industrial sabotage, attacks on infrastructure, and combined military campaigns—require policymakers, scholars, and citizens to rethink twenty-first-century warfare. Yet because cyber capabilities are so new and continually developing, there is little agreement about how they will be deployed, how effective they can be, and how they can be managed.Written by leading scholars, ...

Since it was first published, LIS students and professionals everywhere have relied on Miller’s authoritative manual for clear instruction on the real-world practice of metadata design and creation. Now the author has given his text a top to bottom overhaul to bring it fully up to date, making it even easier for readers to acquire the knowledge and skills they need, whether they use the book on the job or in a classroom. By following this book’s guidance, with its inclusion of numerous pra...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

The Common Man's Confession, A Summary Of Jesus' Gospel Of The Kingdom - A simple Confession of Faith for the Everyday Christian.

Finding a museum job is a highly competitive endeavor today. The unprecedented international growth of museums combined with a similar growth in programs to train staff for these unique institutions has vastly increased the number of qualified applicants for positions of all sorts. Finding work in museums now requires a broad understanding of how employees are sought and hired. This is especially true for those in the early stages of their careers.How to Get a Museum Job provides a...

The thesis is that a Reformed Theology yields a Reformed Theology of Missions and a Reformed Methodology of Missions. What you know and believe directs your decisions and actions on the Mission Field and in the Christian Life.

The Secrets of Snow Hollow is comprised of four books:The Witches of Snow Hollow Book One Jenna's StoryThe Witches of Snow Hollow Book Two Jamie's StoryThe Witches of Snow Hollow Book Three Jackie's StoryMy Vampire Savior: Return To Snow Hollow

Drawing Fashion Accessories is a practical guide to illustrating footwear, millinery, bags and purses, cosmetic products and jewellery, offering a unique resource for students and professional fashion illustrators alike.Beginning with a discussion of the media available for drawing fashion accessories and how best to use them, together with a demonstration of various art styles, Miller then moves on to demonstrate the technicalities of drawing different products, including the spec...

Sociopath and Psychopath: Decoding Deviant Minds: Unraveling the Enigma of Sociopathy and PsychopathyWelcome to the captivating world of Sociopathy and Psychopathy, where the minds of the deviant are shrouded in mystery. In the audiobook "Sociopath and Psychopath: Decoding Deviant Minds: Unraveling the Enigma of Sociopathy and Psychopathy," we embark on a profound journey of understanding, peeling back the layers to reveal the intricate workings of these complex disorders.Wit...

Kelly wasn't like other women. She was locked in a castle. Ghost by day. Human by night. Day after day, the same thing. She was cursed. She could never leave the castle grounds. There was only one way to break the curse, but it had to be done by somebody else and she couldn't tell them how to do it. They had to figure it out on their own and she had to find this person. Would she ever find them? Would they break the curse?A the story of a young woman named Kelly with simple needs a...

The year is 2071. It is a world very recognizable to our own, only now the United States has implemented a wide-scale, government-run cloning program that is tied directly to health insurance. Each US citizen has a “Copy” living separately in a cleared zone in the Midwest. If an “Original” is sick or injured and requires surgery, whatever he or she needs is taken from their clone. In the two decades since the program’s inception, no person outside the government has ever seen their Copy or...