Private military and security companies (PMSCs) have been used in every peace operation since 1990, and reliance on them is increasing at a time when peace operations themselves are becoming ever more complex. This book provides an essential foundation for the emerging debate on the use of PMSCs in this context. It clarifies key issues such as whether their use complies with the principles of peacekeeping, outlines the implications of the status of private contractors as non-combatants und...

There's no better way to celebrate summer with friends and family than a backyard barbeque. The 130 recipes in this comprehensive guidebook, each accompanied by a succulent color photograph, provide everything you need for a successful feast, from mouthwatering starters to a tempting selection of main courses helpfully divided into meat, fish, veggies, and salads. Special topics include barbequing traditions around the world, griddle-pan techniques, and the grillmaster's essential tool kit...

Give in to temptation with 130 indulgent recipes for cakes, cookies, ice cream, and more�includes mouthwatering photographs!What sweet tooth could resist Chocolate Truffle Cookies or Pistachio Cupcakes? Whether you're an experienced baker craving new ideas or a casual cook in search of the perfect treat for family and friends, The Big Book of Sweet Treats will help you create the delicious dessert of your dreams.This delightful assortment contains ...

A growing number of states use private military and security companies (PMSCs) for a variety of tasks, which were traditionally fulfilled by soldiers. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the law that applies to PMSCs active in situations of armed conflict, focusing on international humanitarian law. It examines the limits in international law on how states may use private actors, taking the debate beyond the question of whether PMSCs are mercenaries. The authors delve into issue...

Exploitation and Criminalization at the Margins: The Hidden Toll on Unvalued Lives explores the causes and consequences of discrimination experienced by vulnerable populations in the areas of policing, criminal justice, sex trafficking, intimate partner violence, immigration, (dis)ability, politics, substance abuse, and food insecurity. The contributors—many with firsthand experience—argue that children, women, people of color, immigrants, and numerous “others” are systemically de...

For nearly two decades, the Nanzan Guide to Japanese Religions has served as a valuable resource for students and scholars of religion in Japan. This exciting update expands the audience to include non-specialists of Japan while also complicating the notions of “Japan” and “religion.” Asking the provocative question “why study Japanese religions?” the editors argue that studying Japan is vital for the academic study of religion writ large and make a case for the continued importan...