This report describes the development of the Resilience Dividend Valuation Model, a complementary framework designed to help communities estimate the resilience dividend from resilience projects or in
This study examined the workings of U.S. Department of Defense permanent change of station programs to determine the potential for savings that could accrue by increasing the amount of time between mo
This report presents findings on the economic activity supported by national-level Army spending in each of the 435 congressional districts for fiscal years 2012–2014.
This appendix to The Army’s Local Economic Effects provides descriptions of the overall economic effects for each state, details by fiscal year from 2012–2014, and a parsing of the data by congression
This appendix to The Army’s Local Economic Effects provides descriptions of the overall economic effects for each state, details by fiscal year from 2012–2014, and a parsing of the data by congression
Identifies drivers of opium poppy cultivation in southern Afghanistan and assesses effects of programs to promote rural development, eradicate opium poppies, or otherwise create incentives for farmers
This book estimates the net costs and benefits if the long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians follows its current trajectory over the next ten years, relative to five other possible t
Through analysis of alternative courses of action and their effects on probability distributions estimated for performance, schedule, and cost, acquisition decisionmakers can understand the implicatio
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, approximately one-third of military service members experience a permanent change of station (PCS) move every year. The authors researched programs that ad
A fascinating story about the power of networking, connection, and mentorship Written as an engaging parable, Swim! How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and
Forbes wrote in 1975, "They come and they go--with torrents of publicity and a moment or two on the Lipper sheets. But few money managers, very few, stand the test of time. One of the handful that has
Are you thinking about applying to teacher training in England? Not sure where to start or what to expect?This is your comprehensive go-to guide with helpful information and
Are you thinking about applying to teacher training in England? Not sure where to start or what to expect?This is your comprehensive go-to guide with helpful information and
A pioneering work in British military history, originally published in 1972, this book is both scholarly and entertaining. Although the book concentrates on a single institution, it illuminates a much
Among the leading specialists on Japan, the authors--both Japanese and Western--represent a range of disciplines from economics, history, and political science, to sociology, anthropology, psychiatry,
Riots, insurrections, guerrilla movements, civil wars--all forms of internal conflict are increasing throughout the world. The conditions that breed domestic violence in the Third World persist, and e
A Geological Miscellany is an entertainment: a book of anecdotes, epigrams, documents, and cartoons, all illustrating (although not all intentionally) the humorous side of the profession.Originally pu
For successful political leaders, public speaking is only half the battle. A good politician must also be a competent performer. Whether facing critical questions in an interview, posturing in a leade
For successful political leaders, public speaking is only half the battle. A good politician must also be a competent performer. Whether facing critical questions in an interview, posturing in a leade
This new edition examines management of built heritage through the use of values-led decision making, based on an understanding of the significance of the cultural asset. It considers how significance
Inland fisheries are vital for the livelihoods and food resources of humans worldwide but their importance is underestimated, probably because large numbers of small, local operators are involved.Fres
This new edition of the bestselling series on movable genetic elements highlights the many exciting advances in the field over the last decade, including conservative site-specific recombination, prog
Riots, insurrections, guerrilla movements, civil wars--all forms of internal conflict are increasing throughout the world. The conditions that breed domestic violence in the Third World persist, and e
Among the leading specialists on Japan, the authors--both Japanese and Western--represent a range of disciplines from economics, history, and political science, to sociology, anthropology, psychiatry,
A Geological Miscellany is an entertainment: a book of anecdotes, epigrams, documents, and cartoons, all illustrating (although not all intentionally) the humorous side of the profession.Originally pu
