This comprehensive text provides a thorough analysis of the values and beliefs that have shaped American foreign policy, exploring how they have evolved over time. Through exploration of presidential administrations from the end of World War II to the present day, American Foreign Policy and Process provides an extensive comparison of policymaking processes during the Cold War, after Vietnam, and after 9/11. This new edition provides an up-to-date evaluation of the Trump and Biden administ...

The presidency of Barack Obama seeks a major transformation of American politics and policy. This new collection, edited by Steven E. Schier, examines the unusual combination of risk and ambition in Obama's presidency concerning popular politics, Washington politics, and economic and foreign policy. It also places the Obama presidency in historical perspective, noting the unusual circumstances of his election and the similarities and differences between presidential politics today and thos...

How has 9/11 and George W. Bush's self-declared "war" on terror changed American government and US foreign policy? This is the central question addressed in the nine original essays in this book. Following an introduction by the editors, in which they survey issues and debates raised by America's "War" on Terrorism and its consequences for US government and politics, foreign policy, and for American foreign relations, the contributions to this volume-from British and American scholars-expl...

Make your journey to the holy land a richer experience. This book introduces the reader to the area,it's history and its people, while providing invaluable information on traditional pilgrimage sites.Knowing what to expect in the Holy Land will help you get the most out of your journey.Jerusalem and the Holy Land, written from a broadly Christian perspective is a must for anyone planning atrip to the Holy Land. It covers everything a pilgrim should know befo...

A tale of leadership in a class of its own, House on Fire!, winner of the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award, moves past tips and techniques to uncover the heart of leadership transformation that occurs when people see differently and serve differently.House on Fire! follows Sophie, a young investigative journalist searching for answers whose sources for a story on leadership principles in a high-purpose organization get mixed up in a series of...

An anthology of chilling ghost stories and death lore collected from central Kentucky.In Ghosts of the Bluegrass, James McCormick and Macy Wyatt present stories of Kentucky ghosts, past and present. Some of the tales are set in rural areas, but many take place in urban areas such as the haunted house on Broadway in downtown Lexington and in buildings on the University of Kentucky campus, where Adolph Rupp is said to have conversed with the deceased biology ...

**Vampire warriors in black leather and tattoos.Passionate love stories that pierce the heart.Dark nights filled with drama, chaos, and epic battles in the shadows of Caldwell, NY…And then there are the unicorn pajamas. And the Tootsie Pops.Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefine...

Make your journey to the holy land a richer experience. This book introduces the reader to the area,it's history and its people, while providing invaluable information on traditional pilgrimage sites.Knowing what to expect in the Holy Land will help you get the most out of your journey.Jerusalem and the Holy Land, written from a broadly Christian perspective is a must for anyone planning atrip to the Holy Land. It covers everything a pilgrim should know befo...

Rising costs and increasing global competition press institutions to do more with less. At the same time, deep budget cuts and a general social and political impatience have revived calls for reform in educational affordability, curriculum, and outcome measurement. Yet within this environment, a myriad of success stories are being forged among educational institutions, supporting industries, and educational consortia that are embracing innovative approaches to all aspects of the higher edu...

The seventh edition of this leading reader for courses in American foreign policy offers students an up-to-date, highly accessible introduction to the broad array of domestic factors influencing U.S. policymakers. James McCormick offers twenty-two carefully selected essays, more than half of which are new or revised. These current, insightful, and sometimes controversial essays are contributed by a distinguished group of scholars, journalists and public officials. The only reader to focus ...

Originally published in 1983 and as a second edition in 1988. An attempt is made in this book to disentangle some of the professional, ethical, political, theoretical and practical issues involved in curriculum evaluation. This book present evidence concerning a number of evaluation strategies and techniques, drawing on experience in several countries, including the UK, Australia and the US, to debate the potential of insider and outsider approaches to evaluation, and combinations of the t...

Soar Higher Than Ever BeforeTell Them is a deeply personal Christian memoir that weaves together testimony, faith-centered storytelling, and life lessons. With unflinching honesty, Jerry McCormick invites others into a journey marked by divine encounters, spiritual growth, and the relentless grace of God. His story resonates with both believers and those still seeking purpose.Through powerful reflections on divine providence, adversity, and the strength found in pr...