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This new edition of this textbook brings together general political theory and the comparative method to interpret socio-political phenomena and issues that have occupied the Indian state and society
This new edition of this textbook brings together general political theory and the comparative method to interpret socio-political phenomena and issues that have occupied the Indian state and society
At the turn of the millennium, the world experienced a dramatic increase in funding for global health programs. Competing demands for these resources meant that policymakers needed access to valid, ev
Focusing on practical approaches for the experienced investigator, Michael R. Napier, a 27-year veteran of the FBI, presents Behavior, Truth, and Deception: Applying Profiling and Analysis to the Inte
This book details calculations to evaluate the performance of mineral and coal processing operations in terms of the efficiency of the operation and recovery of the required constituents, including
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Do you know the signs of emotional abuse in a relationship? Do you wonder if your partner's behavior is acceptable or normal?You may not have a black eye. You haven't been pushed or slapped. You haven
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The public concern for the environmental impact of MSW incineration has increased significantly over the last 20 years, forcing the manufacturers to develop, and the plants to install and operate high
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In his new book, #1 bestselling author and radio host Glenn Beck provides readers the truth about the brutal history of progressivism and its dangers for our future.
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