Why do states persist in using force to enhance their deterrent posture, even though it is not clear that it is effective? This book develops an innovative framework to answer this question, viewing deterrence as an idea. This allows the author to explain how countries institutionalize deterrence strategy, and how this internalization affects policy. He argues that the US and Israel have both internalized

How to use the insights of neuroscience and the techniques of mindfulness to get a good night\'s sleep. Everyone\'s familiar with the consequences of lost sleep: you\'re groggy and irritable, your focus is off, you don\'t perform at your best, and you\'re likely to dump sugary foods and caffeine into your system for an energy boost. But the effects of poor sleep go way beyond these concerns. Indeed,

An inviting exploration of architecture across cultures and centuries by one of the field\'s eminent authors \"Rybczynski\'s expansive account traces the influence of social, technological, and economic shifts on architecture across centuries.\"--New York Times Book Review \"The finest architectural writer in our language.\"--Mark Alan Hewitt, New Criterion In this sweeping history, from the Stone

An easy read with clear examples and engaging stories, this book is a treat for leaders who are interested in totally transforming the way they work. Luckman and Flory help leaders and organizations shift from a solutions mindset to a problem-solving culture that results in flow and growth where everyone in the organization can become a winner. Anand V. Tanikella, Vice President R&D, Abrasives Worldwide,

You Spend It. You Save It. You Never Have Enough of It. But how does it actually work? Understanding cash, currencies and the financial system is vital for making sense of what is going on in our world, especially now. Since the 2008 financial crisis, money has rarely been out of the headlines. Central banks have launched extraordinary policies, like quantitative easing or negative interest rates.

This easy-to-follow textbook introduces the mathematical language, knowledge and problem-solving skills that undergraduate students need to enter the world of computer and information sciences. The language is in part qualitative, with concepts such as set, relation, function and recursion/induction; but it is also partly quantitative, with principles of counting and finite probability. Entwined with

In seventh century Wales, a young man must fight to prove himself. As the kingdoms of post-Roman Britain struggle for a new order, his chieftain father is called away to war and Rhun is left to care for his people. But soon he is tasked with a dangerous mission of his own. Gathering a small band of friends, he sets out into the unknown to face a deadly enemy, battle, and

Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson takes a look at the social transformation of inner city ghettos, offering a sharp evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty. Rejecting both conservative and liberal interpretations of life in the inner city, Wilson offers essential information and a number of solutions to policymakers. The Truly Disadvantaged is a wide-ranging examination,

Safer Gardens has information about the flammability of over 500 plants based on scientific research. Most \'fire retardant\' plant lists aren\'t based on research and include plants that research indicates are flammable. The book advises people how to design safer gardens in an increasingly flammable

This guide integrates theory and practice to offer practical solutions for architects to improve their design management skills. This unique guide helps architects improve their management skills by addressing the relationship between the management of the design project and the design office. The author demonstrates how a professionally managed project, conceived and delivered within a professionally

Certain to grab the attention of teen fans of Sherlock and other crime dramas, Running Girl is an impressive murder mystery that will keep readers guessing right to its stunning

The Great Bear will descend from the skies, and with his paw, lash at the ocean.\'When it comes to heroic fantasy, nobody does it better than David Gemmell\' The Dark Side\'Gemmell is several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous\' Anne McCaffrey\'The best fantasy inspires genuine

A collection of photographs that reflects the surreal vision of the New York collector W M Hunt. It presents a catalogue of anti-portraiture, characterized at first glance by what its subject conceal, not by what the camera