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 report identifies the problems and challenges associated with sharing unclassified information within the U.S. Department of Defense and investigates the role of policies and practices associated
The scientific evidence on suicide postvention, guidance for other organizations, and the perspectives of military suicide loss survivors provide potential insights for U.S. Department of Defense poli
This report describes energy-sector innovation that affects skill demand, describes postsecondary training programs that adapt to evolving demand, and makes recommendations for energy-sector training
Glamour, Gidgets, and the Girl Next Door is the latest creation from biographer and pop culture expert Herbie J Pilato. Based on exclusive celebrity interviews, this book runs the gamut of female char
A handbook of quick-and-easy adaptations of classic recipes explains how to prepare authentic curries in a minimum of time and includes options ranging from mild kormas to fiery chili-spiced keemas.
This book is written in a way that is clear and easy to understand and is suitable for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike, who are interested in the great healing potential of yoga therap
This report presents the results of a series of surveys and semistructured interviews intended to identify and characterize determinants of physician professional satisfaction.
Finding ways to safely store and ultimately dispose of nuclear waste remains a matter of considerable debate. This volume describes the steps needed to design a new, single-purpose organization to man
Most of the 75 million Americans who have high blood pressure need medication to control it, but many are prescribed medication that is wrong for them. Dr. Mann reveals how readers, with the oversight
Analyzes the widening gap between politicians, including lobbyists and consultants, and the American mainstream, and discusses the rise in populist movements that threatens to drive the two-party syst
This exciting and comprehensive guide captures the enthralling world of reptiles and insects from all over the globe. From poisonous snakes and fearsome alligators to delicate butterflies and industri
Intended for more mature travelers with money in their pocket, this travel and shopping guide recommends markets and stores that sell the best quality art, antiques, jewelry, folk art, home decorative
Transform your home with thirty-five fabulous tailormade projects ranging from removable loose chair covers to a fabulous selection of scatter cushions.
Pioneering black athlete and film actor Woodrow Wilson Strode recalls his friendship with Jackie Robinson, his stint as professional wrestling's first black star, and his movie career
This report addresses questions concerning the U.S. Department of Defense’s ability to measure and track the language, regional expertise, and culture (LREC) training and capabilities of general purpo
Pedal power has never been more popular and this book covers everything a practical cyclist needs to know, as well as offering a fascinating guide to the world of cycling, the history and the famous r
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
This report reviews approaches used in the private sector and government organizations to determine workforce supply and demand and describes data sources available to Department of Defense managers t
This report describes a project to develop a comprehensive evaluation framework for the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program and recommends metrics for assessing and communicating progress toward
Just as a relationship needs love and sex to nurture it, so there are times when lies and secrets are necessary too. Some people seem to be able to get the balance just right without really trying ver
Presents a narrative history of the United States from 1890 to 1910, exploring such major themes as nationalism, racism, industrialization, and imperialism as reflected in the actions and writings of
In image and word, this primer on Kabbalah, Tarot and conscious evolution offers a daily spiritual practice of developing trust in our intuitive wisdom.
This report documents RAND’s assessment of a program designed to facilitate care coordination for service members and veterans recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
This comprehensive practical course on gilding with gold, silver and metals presents a contemporary and imaginative approach to a traditional craft, with dazzling ideas for using leaf, liquid, powders
Many factors contribute to imbalances between needed agile combat support (ACS) resources and those available at any given time to simultaneously meet all requirements for contingency and trainingoper
Head massage is an ancient therapy from India widely used as a therapeutic means of relief; this easy-to-use practical guide describes the massage strokes to relieve insomnia, anxiety, sinus problems
An insightful exploration of how and why we dream and the changing perception of dreams from ancient Babylonia to Freud and Jung. The second part of the book is a lexicon of dreams and symbols for int
The Whole Elephant Revealed offers clear insights into the existence and operation of universal laws and the golden ratio. It is a synthesis based on common insights found in all wisdom traditions int
The pharmaceutical industry in the United States is wrought with corruption; medications are astronomically overpriced and with an ever increasing sick population, these costs are bankrupting the Amer
Police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers face exceptionally high rates of injury and fatality relative to the general workforce. This document provides an analysis of the risk fa
Based upon archaeological evidence, Hallote (Jewish studies, Purchase College, SUNY) examines cultural practices and beliefs relating to the dead in ancient Israel. She contends that despite the Mosai
This listing of several thousand nonbelievers include ancients such as Euripides; French revolutionaries; and statements by or about countless individuals including Sir Arthur C.Clarke, Hugh Hefner, J
Being British: Our Once & Future Selves is a journey into British culture and identity today, outlining a welcome new story for ourselves in these times of lack of belonging. It's a book for the l
