State failure, ethnopolitical war, genocide, famine, and refugee flows are variants of a type of complex political and humanitarian crisis, exemplified during the 1990s in places like Somalia, Bosnia, Liberia, and Afghanistan. The international consequences of such crises are profound, often threatening regional security and requiring major inputs of humanitarian assistance. They also may pose long-term and costly challenges of rebuilding shattered governments and societies. A vital policy...

Doug is a gentle golden retriever who loves quiet naps and tasty treats. Life changes when Todd, a bouncy puppy full of energy, joins the family! From chasing slippers to sharing snacks, the two dogs learn that being different makes them the best of friends.The Tail of Doug and Todd: A Golden Bond is a heartwarming story about laughter, love, and the joy of having a forever friend with a wagging tail.Will Doug ever get his nap? Or will Todd's silly adventures keep him on h...

"And Squeaky there's somethingYou really need to know.No one likes to play with othersWho tattle on them so.”Said Squeak, "They really bug me.They hurt my feelings too.When someone says something unkind,Whatever shall I do?"Children often tattle on each other and as grown-ups we're tempted to tell them to "just get along". The problem is though that they may not know how to do that. Sometimes it's appropriate to tell an adult and some...

We are all fascinated by them - that enigmatic class of people often referred to as the rich. With all the emphasis on the rich and famous in America, we would think we know everything about them. In reality, very few of us truly understand those who make up the very wealthiest Americans - those with liquid assets of $5 million or more. What is this new class of people and how did they get that way?In The New Elite, the authors reveal what motivates our country’s most powerful and ...