The Influence of Sub-State Actors on National Security: Using Military Bases to Forge Autonomy (Takahashi Minori)(Pevná vazba)

The Influence of Sub-State Actors on National Security: Using Military Bases to Forge Autonomy (Takahashi Minori)(Pevná vazba)

Freeing Speech: The Constitutional War Over National Security (Denvir John)(Pevná vazba)

The United States is in the midst of a heated conversation over how the Constitution impacts national security. In a traditional reading of the document, America uses military force only after a full and informed national debate. However, modern presidents have had unparalleled access to the media

Vision or Mirage: Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads (Rundell David)(Pevná vazba)

'Clear-eyed and illuminating.' Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor 'A rich, superbly researched, balanced history of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.'General David Petraeus, former Commander U.S. Central Command and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Lessons for a Long War: How America Can Win on New Battlefields (Donnelly Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

In this volume, a group of the foremost U.S. military officials and national security experts analyze the American experience in Iraq and Afghanistan thus far in order to map a way forward_not only for the military, but for diplomats, elected officials, and the American

Sovereignty Sharing in Fragile States (Ciorciari John D.)(Pevná vazba)

In fragile states, domestic and international actors sometimes take the momentous step of sharing sovereign authority to provide basic public services and build the rule of law. While sovereignty sharing can help address gaps in governance, it is inherently difficult, risking redundancy, confusion

Military Style Invades Fashion (Godbold Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

A virtual pageantry of the many ways in which military styles inspire and influence contemporary fashionThe transformation of military clothing into popular retail fashion has a long history. In fact, the designs of some of today's most popular styles, worn for the most peaceful purposes, actually

Containment in the Middle East (Eilam Ehud)(Pevná vazba)

National security affairs analystEhud Eilam examines the strategy of containment in the Middle East as it is currently pursued. For the United States, containment is a way to avoid war with Iran and thwart its nuclear weapons program. For Israel it has been a way to prevent a confrontation with the

Technology and Security: Governing Threats in the New Millennium (Rappert Brian)(Pevná vazba)

This book takes forward the existing state of academic understanding where security and technology intersect. It assesses the challenges posed by emerging scientific and technological developments for security while understanding how perceptions of security threats are themselves formed in relation

The Future of U.S.-India Security Cooperation (Ganguly Sumit)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides an analytical overview of the state of the US-India strategic partnership from the U.S. and Indian

Security, Strategy, and Military Dynamics in the South China Sea: Cross-National Perspectives (Houlden Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

This collection brings together international experts to provide fresh perspectives on geopolitical concerns in the South China Sea. The book considers the interests and security strategies of each of the nations with a claim to ownership and jurisdiction in the Sea. Examining contexts including

Lectionary for Masses with Children (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine)(Pevná vazba)

Approved for use in the Dioceses of the United States of America by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirmed by the Apostolic See, and prepared by the Committee on the Liturgy, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Lectionary for Masses with Children is a liturgical book

Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States (Kurian George Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United States--from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles

Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War (Donati Jessica)(Pevná vazba)

A Wall Street Journal national security reporter takes readers into the lives of U.S. Special Forces on the front lines against the Taliban and Islamic State, where a new and covert war is keeping Afghanistan from collapse. 'Powerful, important, and searing.' --General David Petraeus, U.S. Army

Textbook of Energy Balance, Neuropeptide Hormones, and Neuroendocrine Function (Nillni Eduardo A.)(Pevná vazba)

1. The Evolution from Lean to Obese State and the Influence of Modern Human Society.- 2. Neuropeptides Controlling Our Behavior.- 3. Transcriptional Regulation of Hypothalamic Energy Balance Genes.- 4. Brain Inflammation and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.- 5. The Cell Biology of Neuropeptide

Soviet & Russian Military A/C Asia (Gordon Yefim)(Pevná vazba)

After the end of World War II, the Soviet Union tried to exert its political influence on the Asian continent. A major pillar of this cold-war policy was the widespread supply of arms to the Continent including many combat, transport, training and utility aircraft. Soviet and Russian Military

Terrorizing Gender: Transgender Visibility and the Surveillance Practices of the U.S. Security State (Fischer Mia)(Pevná vazba)

The increased visibility of transgender people in mainstream media, exemplified by Time magazine's declaration that 2014 marked a 'transgender tipping point,' was widely believed to signal a civil rights breakthrough for trans communities in the United States. In Terrorizing Gender Mia Fischer

Ansel Adams: The National Parks Service Photographs (Adams Ansel)(Pevná vazba)

In 1941 Ansel Adams was hired by the United States Department of the Interior to photograph America's national parks for a series of murals that would celebrate the country's natural heritage. Because of the escalation of World War II, the project was suspended after less than a year, but not

The Power of Deterrence (Lupovici Amir)(Pevná vazba)

Why do states persist in using force to enhance their deterrent posture, even though it is not clear that it is effective? This book develops an innovative framework to answer this question, viewing deterrence as an idea. This allows the author to explain how countries institutionalize deterrence

Historical Atlas of the United States: With Original Maps (Hayes Derek)(Pevná vazba)

Using more than five hundred historical maps from collections around the world, this stunning book is the first to tell the story of America's past from a unique geographical perspective. Covering more than half a millennium in U.S. history--from conception to colonization to Hurricane

How Do Leaders Make Decisions?: Evidence from the East and West, Part a (Mintz Alex)(Pevná vazba)

Understanding how leaders make foreign policy and national security decisions is of paramount importance for the policy community and academia. This book explores how leaders such as Trump, Obama, Netanyahu and others make decisions using the Applied Decision Analysis (ADA) method. The chapters

Nsca's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning (Nsca -National Strength &. Conditioning)(Pevná vazba)

The physical demands of tactical professions such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue require those workers to be in top physical condition to perform their jobs well and decrease the risk of injury. NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning contains scientific

Governance and Politics in Post-Military Nigeria: Changes and Challenges (Adejumobi S.)(Pevná vazba)

This edited collection is the product of a National Research Working Group (NRWG) established by Said Adejumobi and supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). It analyzes the progress made in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999 and the prospects of democratic

Treating Ptsd in Military Personnel, Second Edition: A Clinical Handbook (Moore Bret A.)(Pevná vazba)

This state-of-the-science guide to assessing and treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty service members and veterans has now been extensively revised with 65% new material. Leading authorities review available evidence-based treatments, including individual, group, and couple