If you’re struggling to understand today’s modern world, maybe it’s time to change how you’re living.The Enneagram could be the solution you’ve been seeking to guide you toward a happier and healthier lifestyle.People frequently wonder what the Enneagram is and how it works.The Enneagram is an arrangement of characters and writing that defines specific designs for how individuals conceptualize the world and deal with their everyday feelings.The Enneagram mod...

Macbeth is arguably the world's most famous monarch. Both the historical king and the literary character have fascinated writers and audiences for centuries, beginning with the poets who recited their verses at the medieval monarch's court. Macbeth's legend began almost immediately after his death as medieval and Renaissance writers gradually replaced the king with a semi-literary character developed and embroidered to suit their own political and cultural agenda. The process of transforma...

Okinawa, Japan. The People, History, World War II, Culture and Tradition. Travel and Tourism. Before Okinawa, there was Ryukyu, an independent kingdom ruled by its kings, its people seafarers prospering through trade with China and other neighboring countries. In 1609, Ryukyu was invaded by Satsuma Han forces and incorporated into mainland Japan's Tokugawa Era "bakuhan" feudal regime. Okinawa prefecture was created in 1879 when Japan's new Meiji government abolished hans (feudal domains).D...

Following the new format of the First FRCR Anatomy Examination and based on the syllabus of the Royal College of Radiology, this unique revision tool is more complete and detailed than any other guide on the market. The comprehensive, structured approach promotes a working understanding of anatomy by guiding the reader through over 200 practice ima

The go-to text for understanding both the historical development and contemporary contours of foreign policy analysis.This comprehensive introduction to Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) is geared toward advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Cogently written, clearly organized, and filled with illuminating examples, the fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Beginning with an overview of this broad field of study, Hudson and Day consi...

This succinct yet comprehensive introduction to Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) is geared toward advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Cogently written, clearly organized, and filled with illuminating examples, the third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Beginning with an overview of this broad field of study, Hudson and Day consider theory and research at multiple levels of analysis, including personality and psychology of foreign policy decision makers, sma...

Understanding Foreign Policy Decision Making presents a psychological approach to foreign policy decision making. This approach focuses on the decision process, dynamics, and outcome. The book includes a wealth of extended real-world case studies and examples that are woven into the text. The cases and examples, which are written in an accessible style, include decisions made by leaders of the United States, Israel, New Zealand, Cuba, Iceland, United Kingdom, and others. In addition to cov...

John Birmingham, a worldwide bestselling author, with a fabulous story in the 'Without Warning' trilogy.A 'What if' story of the Cold War ... a small piece of alternate history of the period told via a biography of one of its players, Lieutenant Branch McKinnon, an adventurer in a different post-WWII world of American isolationism. this alternate history from a very popular and bestselling Australian writer gives the reader a different perspective on history and where we are now!

The true story of a Japanese American family that found itself on opposing sides during World War II—an epic tale of family, separation, divided loyalties, love, reconciliation, loss, and redemption."This deeply researched and elegantly written history is a rare human drama that spans the Japanese American experience as few, if any, books have done." — USA TodayAfter their father's death, Harry, Frank, and Pierce F...

Why do people become divided?What steps can we all take to reduce hostility and bring about understanding?Poles Apart has the answers*.*In Poles Apart, an expert on polarisation, a behavioural scientist and a professional communicator explain why we are so prone to be drawn into rival, often deeply antagonistic factions. They explore the shaping force of our genetic make-up on our f...

The discovered diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the warAges: 8-12the diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the war1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had seen their cities destroyed by US bombers. Food, fuel and materials were in short supply. Yet spirits remained high. In April 1945, Yoko Moriwaki started high school in Hiroshima, excited to be a prestigious 'Kenjo' girl, a...

This book presents a series of essays by I. William Zartman outlining the evolution of the key concepts required for the study of negotiation and conflict management, such as formula, ripeness, pre-negotiation, mediation, power, process, intractability, escalation, and order.Responding to a lack of useful conceptualization for the analysis of international negotiation, Zartman has developed an analytical framework and specific concepts that can serve as a basis for both study and p...