International security is an ambiguous concept – it has many meanings to many people. Without an idea of how the world works, or how security is defined and achieved, it is impossible to create effective policies to provide security. This textbook clarifies the concept of security, the debates around it, how it is defined, and how it is pursued. Tracking scholarly approaches within security studies against empirical developments in international affairs, historical and contemporary securit...

Thai cuisine is known for its balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours, as well as its use of fresh herbs and fragrant spices. In this book, you'll find a variety of dishes ranging from classic stir-fries and curries to refreshing salads and drinks. Each recipe includes easy-to-follow instructions and a list of ingredients, so you can recreate these dishes at home and experience the flavours of Thailand in your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, thes...

From Spiritual Uncertainty to Joyful Divine AttachmentWhat do you do when the gap between what you believe and what you experience feels insurmountable? Where do you turn when trauma leaves you feeling lost, ashamed, and exhausted, spinning in spiritual uncertainty but still longing for relationship with God?Michael John Cusick, a psychotherapist and spiritual director, voices the questions and contradictions that are inherently part of living an a...

They called Dover "Hellfire Corner." For Michael Ayling, it was just home.Born in the shadow of wartime shelling and raised on paraffin fumes, working-class grit, and his father's relentless optimism, Michael's childhood was anything but ordinary. From dodging runaway carts and surviving stomach-pumping mishaps to navigating the chaotic world of a family-run off-licence and his first battered motor, this memoir is a rollicking ride through 1950s and 60s Britain.Recollec...

Been a photographer is like trying to meet certain expectations in your life, you'll always try to make sure everything is in place, and create a perfect image of someone else, People's fantasy is like a photo, they want their life to be as perfect as a photo but like all fantasy, it doesn't come true.My name is Benjamin but you can call me Ben, I'm a photographer and a painter, I started my career after my grad, there was no work available so I did what I was good at which was ...

The Hurt, The OdysseyTHE ANGER, THE VIOLENCETHE WAR, THE MYSTERYTHE CALENDARHe goes by the names mysterious, unknown, and silent but disastrous. He acts inhumanely and brutally. But he must fulfill his destiny.The formerly vicious boy will stand up for the supernatural and vanquish the terrible BEELZEBUB. The one who is dishonest will free the realm. All the downtrodden will be set free when the cursed one rises.He will win against evil with the...

Yemen: A Nation in Turmoil" offers a comprehensive exploration of Yemen's modern history, delving into the intricate dynamics of internal conflict, external intervention, and socio-economic challenges that have shaped the country's trajectory. From the emergence of Houthi rebels to the Saudi-led coalition intervention, from the Arab Spring protests to the ensuing humanitarian crisis, this book provides an insightful analysis of Yemen's contemporary struggles and their global ramifications....

“Every man who knocks on the door of a brothel is knocking for God.” – G. K. ChestertonWhat if lust for porn is really a search for true passion?In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. Common wisdo...

From the hell of Berlin at the end of World War 2, follow the trail of a Treasure of Nazi SS Gold to Indochina. Smuggled out of Berlin as it fell to the Russian Red Army in 1945, the SS Treasure is lost in the wild jungle of South Vietnam.In 1968 Corporal Mike Bennett returns to South Vietnam to search for his lost love, and the lost SS Treasure.To succeed in this mission, Bennett must fight off the enemy and the demons of the pasr to find the SS Treasure.

"Have you ever dreamed of being what youve imagined, by doing what you want to do, how you want, when you want, and overall being who you wanted to be. You can, simply by knowing yourself." With a combined gallery of Self made quotes. This book allow you to think about all the negative things in your life, and hopes to make you know that everything negative, can be turned into positive things.

Soon enough, nobody will remember life before the Internet. What does this unavoidable fact mean? Those of us who have lived both with and without the crowded connectivity of online life have a rare opportunity. We can still recognize the difference between Before and After. We catch ourselves idly reaching for our phones at the bus stop. Or we notice how, midconversation, a fumbling friend dives into the perfect recall of Google. In this eloquent and thought-provoking book, Michael Harris...

Follow the life of Jack Jeffery from his birth under a Kurrajong tree in country Victoria, to the hell of fighting the Japanese on the deadly Kokoda Track.On his life journey Jack finds love, becomes a shearer and a promising tent boxer.Through the ups and downs of life Jack learns quickly there is nothing more important than sticking up for a mate when he is in a jam.In the hell that was the Kokoda Track in WW 2, all his life’s lessons will be tested when he is faced ...