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Ramblings of an Untamed Mind

A Man's Journey Through Poetry

by Robert Parr ...

Series Book 1 - Untamed Mind Project
"I cut myself with words, so it is ink that leaks and not my life."Within this short collection of poetry, Robert takes you on a journey—his journey with a unique world perspective. Be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster of emotions exploring themes of depression, death, birth and gratitude. Each poem offers insight into Robert's psyche and how he has approached his life's obstacles and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

"I cut myself with words, so it is ink that leaks and not my life."Within this short collection of poetry, Robert takes you on a journey—his journey with a unique world perspective. Be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster of emotions exploring themes of depression, death, birth and gratitude. Each poem offers insight into Robert's psyche and how he has approached his life's obstacles and
... Read more
Density-Functional Theory of Atoms and Molecules

by Robert G. Parr, Yang Weitao ...

Series series International Series of Monographs on Chemistry
This book is a rigorous, unified account of the fundamental principles of the density-functional theory of the electronic structure of matter and its applications to atoms and molecules. Containing a detailed discussion of the chemical potential and its derivatives, it provides an understanding of the concepts of electronegativity, hardness and softness, and chemical reactivity. Both the Hohenberg ... Read more

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This book is a rigorous, unified account of the fundamental principles of the density-functional theory of the electronic structure of matter and its applications to atoms and molecules. Containing a detailed discussion of the chemical potential and its derivatives, it provides an understanding of the concepts of electronegativity, hardness and softness, and chemical reactivity. Both the Hohenberg
... Read more
Mercenaries and Security Contractors in the 21st Century

The Past and Future of Private Force

Edited by Eugenio Cusumano, Christopher Kinsey, Robert Parr ...

Series series Routledge Private Security Studies
This book examines the debate over private security contractors, using historical and contemporary cases, including several non-Western examples.Since the end of the Cold War, security privatization has grown in its geographical outreach, breadth, and scope. This pervasive expansion of the private military and security market warrants a systematic investigation of commercial actors’ involvement in ... Read more

$89.99 CAD

This book examines the debate over private security contractors, using historical and contemporary cases, including several non-Western examples.Since the end of the Cold War, security privatization has grown in its geographical outreach, breadth, and scope. This pervasive expansion of the private military and security market warrants a systematic investigation of commercial actors’ involvement in
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Louisiana Women

Their Lives and Times, Volume 2

by Shannon Frystak, Mary Farmer-Kaiser, Janet Allured, Court Carney, Emily Clark, Mark Duvall, Emily Epstein Landau, Hellen Lee, Leslie Gale Parr0, Giselle Roberts1, Lee Sartain2, Sara Brooks Sundberg3, Tania Tetlow4, Susan Tucker5, Michael Wade6, Carolyn E. Ware7, Beth Willinger8, Mary Wilson9, Brittney Cooper0, Lucy Gutman1 ...

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Louisiana Women: Their Lives and Times, volume 2, highlights the significant historical contributions of some of Louisiana’s most noteworthy and also overlooked women from the eighteenth century to the present. This volume underscores the cultural, social, and political distinctiveness of the state as well as showcases the actions and activities of women who greatly affected the history of ... Read more

$142.99 CAD

Louisiana Women: Their Lives and Times, volume 2, highlights the significant historical contributions of some of Louisiana’s most noteworthy and also overlooked women from the eighteenth century to the present. This volume underscores the cultural, social, and political distinctiveness of the state as well as showcases the actions and activities of women who greatly affected the history of
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The Square and the Tower

Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook

by Niall Ferguson ...

**The instant New York Times bestseller.A brilliant recasting of the turning points in world history, including the one we're living through, as a collision between old power hierarchies and new social networks.“Captivating and compelling.” —The New York Times"Niall Ferguson has again written a brilliant book...In 400 pages you will have restocked your mind. Do it." —The Wall Street Journal“The ... Read more

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**The instant New York Times bestseller.A brilliant recasting of the turning points in world history, including the one we're living through, as a collision between old power hierarchies and new social networks.“Captivating and compelling.” —The New York Times"Niall Ferguson has again written a brilliant book...In 400 pages you will have restocked your mind. Do it." —The Wall Street Journal“The
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From Silk to Silicon

The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives

by Jeffrey E. Garten ...

Stories of ten historical figures who helped build the long road to globalization, from Genghis Khan to an Intel CEO: "Filled with brilliant vignettes." — The Washington PostThis is the story of globalization, the most powerful force in history, as told through the lives and times of ten people who established new connections between people and nations—whether that was their primary goal or not. ... Read more

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Stories of ten historical figures who helped build the long road to globalization, from Genghis Khan to an Intel CEO: "Filled with brilliant vignettes." — The Washington PostThis is the story of globalization, the most powerful force in history, as told through the lives and times of ten people who established new connections between people and nations—whether that was their primary goal or not.
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The Weaponisation of Everything

A Field Guide to the New Way of War

by Mark Galeotti ...

An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged—and how to adapt to this new reality“This brisk everyman’s guide—straight-talking and free of jargon—is a useful tasting menu to a fast moving, constantly evolving set of problems. . . . A lively reminder that war adapts to technology, that civilians are part of modern conflict whether they like it or not.”—Roger Boyes, The Times ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged—and how to adapt to this new reality“This brisk everyman’s guide—straight-talking and free of jargon—is a useful tasting menu to a fast moving, constantly evolving set of problems. . . . A lively reminder that war adapts to technology, that civilians are part of modern conflict whether they like it or not.”—Roger Boyes, The Times
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Westlessness

A fascinating exploration of world politics and the shifting balance of global power

by Samir Puri ...

The authoritative book to help you make sense of the world - as written by a former British diplomat.'A must-read to understand the often bewildering world we now live in, written as a scholarly book in an accessible tone' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Iran. Greenland. Ukraine. Global politics as we know it has been challenged beyond measure in recent times.Westlessness by former UK diplomat Dr Samir Puri ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

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The authoritative book to help you make sense of the world - as written by a former British diplomat.'A must-read to understand the often bewildering world we now live in, written as a scholarly book in an accessible tone' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Iran. Greenland. Ukraine. Global politics as we know it has been challenged beyond measure in recent times.Westlessness by former UK diplomat Dr Samir Puri
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Myths of Geography

Eight Ways We Get the World Wrong

by Paul Richardson ...

Is geography really destiny?Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the center of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbors.In his punchy and authoritative new book, Paul Richardson challenges recent popular ... Read more

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Is geography really destiny?Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the center of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbors.In his punchy and authoritative new book, Paul Richardson challenges recent popular
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The Return of Great Power Rivalry

Democracy versus Autocracy from the Ancient World to the U.S. and China

by Matthew Kroenig ...

The United States of America has been the most powerful country in the world for over seventy years, but recently the U.S. National Security Strategy declared that the return of great power competition with Russia and China is the greatest threat to U.S. national security. Further, many analysts predict that America's autocratic rivals will have at least some success in disrupting-and, in the ... Read more

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The United States of America has been the most powerful country in the world for over seventy years, but recently the U.S. National Security Strategy declared that the return of great power competition with Russia and China is the greatest threat to U.S. national security. Further, many analysts predict that America's autocratic rivals will have at least some success in disrupting-and, in the
... Read more

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America and the China Threat

From the End of History to the End of Empire

by Paolo Urio ...

The US has historically disguised – to itself and to others – the true nature of its relations with those nations that stood in the way of its ambitions. Reversing the order of cause and effect, it has projected fear of harm from other nations even as it was expanding its dominion over them. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was so to be feared that the American people could even be ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

The US has historically disguised – to itself and to others – the true nature of its relations with those nations that stood in the way of its ambitions. Reversing the order of cause and effect, it has projected fear of harm from other nations even as it was expanding its dominion over them. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was so to be feared that the American people could even be
... Read more
Global Diplomacy

Theories, Types, and Models

by Alison R. Holmes ...

In a field dominated by the history and practices of Western states, Global Diplomacy expands the mainstream discourse on diplomacy to include non-Western states and states in all stages of development. By presenting a broader view of this crucial institution, this exciting text cultivates a more global understanding of the ways in which diplomacy is conducted in the world today and offers a new ... Read more

$96.99 CAD

In a field dominated by the history and practices of Western states, Global Diplomacy expands the mainstream discourse on diplomacy to include non-Western states and states in all stages of development. By presenting a broader view of this crucial institution, this exciting text cultivates a more global understanding of the ways in which diplomacy is conducted in the world today and offers a new
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