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.
This book is a companion to the PBS documentary Caring for Mom and Dad (May 2015) and Sally Hurme's ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers: A Guide to Making It Manageable.
Amphibians are among the most globally endangered groups of vertebrates with more than one-third of species being assessed as declining or threatened. Often, amphibian declines can be attributed to a
Amphibians are among the most globally endangered groups of vertebrates with more than one-third of species being assessed as declining or threatened. Often, amphibian declines can be attributed to a
How different would your life be if your priority were love? In this groundbreaking book, Antonella Gambotto-Burke encourages a complete re-evaluation of motherhood, showing that our lack of respect f
A collection of over thirty famous and familiar stories from some of the greatest writers in the English language including Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Hardy, James Joyce and many more! St
This book providesdetails of the environmental destruction wreaked during international andnon-international armed conflicts and argues that the existing legal regime forthe protection of the environm
This report summarizes key special operations forces (SOF) partnering practices and presents findings from case studies in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Colombia. It also identifies best practices to benefit
The human aura. Science has verified its existence. Kirlian photography has captured the color, intensity and motion of its mysterious luminescence. But there are still no answers to many of the unsol
A comprehensive examination of national security laws and the tensions between the public's right to know, and the government's right to protect its interests.
The book explores the myriad questions on the military experience of South Asia, hoping to construct a picture of how men, animals, and equipment were used on South Asian battlefields from the end of
This report provides a reference on air-base attack and defense, describes the post–Cold War American way of war, identifies defensive options, and offers recommendations on how best to win the battle
Discusses the implications of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and attempt to destabilize eastern Ukraine for European security and the United States, particularly the U.S. Army.
The practice of law is the business of persuasion, and storytelling is the most effective means of persuading. A credible lawyer capable of telling a well-reasoned story that moves the listener will a
The U.S. Department of Defense has struggled to assess the progress and effectiveness of its information operations. Best practices across sectors can guide the assessment of these activities and ensu
Group Homes fills a critical gap in the literature by analyzing and applying federal antidiscrimination law to the practical problems of planning for and regulating group homes for people with disabil
This book is the only one of its kind that covers the federal statutes and the laws of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It identifies common principles and then translates those into unders
Be captivated by the beauty of an amazing variety of lotus flowers in this elegant book by Dr Teoh Eng Soon, that combines photography and Chinese classical poetry. The book features a Foreword writte
An exploration of authentic Chilean cooking with its fusion of indigenous foods such as potatoes, corn and quinoa with the cuisine of the Spanish conquistadores.
Mohammad Nor Khalid, far better known as Lat, is Malaysia’s top cartoonist. In Lat: My Life and Cartoons he tells for the first time the story of his life. From his childhood in the idyllic village at
Cecil Kuhnes new book, Adventure and the Law, is of interest to both thrill-seekers and those who like their adventure from an easy chair. Take a risk and delve into these fascinating adventures on la
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
Everyone has experienced some suffering in their life, often through illness, and, of course, everyone wants to heal. This is a book about healing based on Louis Heyse-Moore's forty years of experienc
Compares aspects of the Joint Tactical Radio System network domain program with similar elements for the commercial long-term evolution waveform and analyzes acquisition programs that have repeatedly
Policy analysts, academics, journalists, and even politicians lament the influence of money on politics. But in the political economy, politicians often carefully design regulations so that two very d
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.
People who make, sell, or enjoy wine have increasing awareness that climate change will affect how and where wine is produced. This is the first general-audience trade book to look at this growing iss
What makes a modern city worth living in? What keeps its inhabitants healthy and creates quality of life? What role do design and culture play in the design of these cities? These were some of the que
