In this diverse collection of sixteen essays, lectures, and interviews Graham Harman lucidly explains the principles of Speculative Realism, including his own object-oriented philosophy.
Reviews and analyzes how the U.S. Department of Defense and the Federal Emergency Management Agency work together to plan and execute disaster response activities, and recommends areas for improvement
Grab your pens and color pencils and relax as you explore his beautiful and intricate illustrations. Leave your worries behind and color your stress away.
This report documents the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s efforts to align its strategy and operations to better serve its mission and stakeholders, and set its own course, greet change, and commu
This study identifies the current U.S. employment programs and resources available to reserve component members, assesses the gaps and overlaps in those programs and resources, and recommends improvem
AND developed an integrated survey system to help the U.S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command monitor and address abuse and misconduct by military training instructors toward trainees duri
Four Billion Years and Counting unveils the geological history of Canada and makes connections between geology and social issues such as climate change, hazards such as landslides and earthquakes, and
Blinders, Blunders, and Wars analyzes eight historical examples of strategic blunders regarding war and peace and four examples of decisions that turned out well, and then applies those lessons to the
This is a pagan tome of poetry and prose designed for rituals, festivals and celebrations. Working with deities, Romany has chronicled invocations and evocations for many Gods and Goddesses, and creat
135000 words spelled and pronounced, together with valuable hints and illustrations for the use of capitals, italics, numerals, and compound words ... designed for office, school, and library use.
Examines the status and evolution of al Qa’ida and other Salafi-jihadists, and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess whether this movement has strengthened. Analyzes U.S. strategic options
An accessible and fact-filled visual guide to alcoholic drinks, how they are produced, where they come from, choosing and tasting, and a world directory to the best wines, beers and spirits.
The authors explore options for solving the Navy’s “big data” challenge, considering changes across four dimensions: people, tools and technology, data and data architectures, and demand and demand ma
How to plan, design and plant up beautiful and easy-to-maintain enclosed garden spaces, including over 60 construction and planting projects and case studies, a comprehensive directory of plants and o
Documents the planning and execution of the U.S. military’s exit from Iraq, the transition of responsibilities to the Iraqi government and other U.S. departments and agencies, and lessons for future m
Fethullah Gulen'swork and writings have inspired a transnational civic movement that advocates for education, promotes intercultural and interfaith understanding, and delivers humanitarian aid and dis
The Renaissance, a vast cultural and ideological movement, was the period of intense literary, artistic and scientific creativity that involved Europe between the 14th and 16th centuries and marked th
Bikers and hikers. Sex workers and social conservatives. Agencies and activists. The people involved in planning for a community can be like the Hatfields and McCoys. How can planners take conflicted
This book of more than four hundred photographs shows the detailed work of Mexican homes, including adobe; stone; brick and masonry; plaster and stucco; wood; terracotta and tiles; iron, metals, and g
Offers inspiration and ideas for making unique and personal scrapbook albums using simple craft materials. This title features 150 step-by-step techniques and projects and 850 photographs, as well as
Rosemary Gibson and Janardan Prasad Singh weave two hotly-debated issues in American political and economic life: the Medicare program and its future, which is up for grabs, and the growing influence
This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of town, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settl
TRADITIONS, CREATED AND SUBVERTED. Love, nurtured and destroyed. Friendships, marriages, and the wild beauty of Cape Breton Island. And above all, kin, in all its convoluted forms. In Kin, bestselling
A beautiful boxed collection of cookbooks presenting timeless Mediterranean dishes, from simple soups and salads to delectable meat, fish and vegetable dishes, and pastries, cakes and desserts
Fruit is nature's most bountiful and versatile creation. This appetizing volume combines a complete listing of every kind of common and exotic fruit, a guide to preparation and cooking techniques, and
On May 16, 2012, RAND brought together a group of public company directors and executives, chief ethics and compliance officers, and stakeholders from the government, academic, and nonprofit sectors f
Brings Scotland's colourful past to life. Snapshots of life, work and play in Edwardian and Victorian Scotland. An entertaining and valuable historical and social record.
An illustrative and poetic celebration of celestial beings in an angelic themed write-in address book and day book. Illustrated with fine art paintings and with classical quotations from prose and poe
An in-depth study of the history, ideology, culture and traditions of Islam, discussing the core beliefs, practices and sacred texts central to the religion, and an exploration of Islamic artistic and
Presents a history of saints and sainthood, and their role within Christianity and the Catholic Church. This title explores the religious significance of sainthood, the process of canonisation, and th
Partners and associates at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP review the history of lead paint and asbestos litigation, and outline strategies for prosecuting and defending lawsuits alleging phys
Manley, who teaches yachtmaster theory and navigation and has written books on diesel engines, radar, electronics, and boat maintenance, and Holmes, a sailing teacher and writer on boating topics, off
Eurasians - those individuals with a mix of Caucasian and Asian heritage - are ubiquitous in today's media as models and actors, and are uniquely placed to take advantage of the growing commercial and
In March 2009, RAND convened a conference on the role and perspectives of corporate chief ethics and compliance officers (CECOs). The discussions featured input from current and former officers and ot
Summarizes key findings and recommendations from Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery (Tanielian and Jaycox [Eds.], MG-720
