Прочая образовательная литература
Различные книги в жанре Прочая образовательная литератураThe Gallic War (Translated by W. A. MacDevitte with an Introduction by Thomas De Quincey)
First published just before the end of the Roman Republic by that legendary country’s most immortalized leader, “The Gallic War”, also called “Commentarii de Bello Gallico”, is an account of Julius Caesar’s capture of Gaul in the first century. Beginning with the Helvetian War in 58 B.C., Caesar uses his exemplary Latin prose to explain how his forces were protecting Provence, and how they were later drawn out in campaigns against the Veneti, the Aquitani, numerous Germanic peoples, the Belgae, the Gauls, and the Bretons. Caesar, perhaps in defense of his expensive and geographically vast wars, explains the methods of his campaigns, from the timing of the seasons to provisioning and defense. This autobiographical work is both a concise reckoning of forces and an informative wartime narrative, consistently revealing the author as a brilliant military commander and a leader politically unrivaled by his contemporaries. This edition follows the translation of W. A. MacDevitte, includes an introduction by Thomas De Quincey, and a biographical afterword.
On War (Complete edition translated by J. J. Graham)
Carl von Clausewitz entered the Prussian military at the age of twelve as a Lance-Corporal and would go on to obtain the rank of Major-General. In “On War”, Clausewitz draws upon his experiences fighting in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, as well as his military studies at the “Kriegsakademie”, or Prussian War Academy, which he would eventually become director of. Clausewitz employs a dialectical approach to military analysis, which leads to frequent modern misinterpretation. Described as both a realist and a romantic, Clausewitz argued that war could not simply be reduced to the logistics on the ground but rather called for rapid decision making by alert commanders responding to unexpected developments unfolding under the “fog of war”. First published in 1832, “On War” is a mainstay of modern military colleges, a monumental work of military analysis and philosophy, which continues to be studied and interpreted to this day. This edition follows the classic translation of Colonel J. J. Graham.
American Spies
American Spies presents the stunning histories of more than forty Americans who spied against their country during the past six decades, offering insight into America's vulnerability to espionage along the way. Now available in paperback, with a new preface that brings the conversation up to the present, American Spies is as relevant as ever.
Deeper Competency-Based Learning
The roadmap for your school’s CBE journey! Employ the WHAT (deeper academic and personalized learning), the WHY (equity), and the HOW (learner-centered approaches) of Competency-Based Education, maximizing the time, place, and pace of student learning. Make the shift to CBE using best practices from the authors’ CBE implementation experiences across states, districts, and schools. Build the foundation with organizational shifts – policy, leadership, culture, and professional learning Shift teaching-learning structures—rigorous learning, performance assessment, and evidence-based grading and reporting Dive into student-centered classrooms—personalized instruction and shifting mindsets for teacher-student roles, responsibilities, and classroom culture
Homeland and Philosophy
In Homeland and Philosophy, 23 philosophers tackle the issues that Showtime's award winning show, Homeland, asks us to consider. The show, which centers on Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody's release from an al-Qaeda prison, and CIA Agent Carrie Mathison's distrust of his intentions, asks questions of identity, what it means to be a terrorist, the conditions and effects of brainwashing, lying for the greater good, and whether or not courage is a virtue.But these questions are only a few among many that are explored in the shadowy spy-filled world of Homeland. Through the lenses of Rawls, Kant, Arendt, Foucault, Heidegger, Sartre, and Kierkegaard, among others, Homeland and Philosophy considers the ethics of drone warfare; whether or not Carrie Mathison's personality changes and psychological disorder make her an interesting character study in the metaphysics of personhood; at what point is privacy only an illusion; and concepts of torture, punishment, and discipline.Nicholas Brody is a Marine, a terrorist, a double agent, a congressman, a father, a husband, a lover, and a friend…but who is Nicholas Brody?
Policies for High Quality, Safe, and Sustainable Food Supply in the Greater Mekong Subregion
This book presents research into the production of safe, high-quality, and environmentally friendly agriculture products in the Greater Mekong Subregion. It also explores the actions and policy options that could be pursued. Three themes are examined: Improving Food Safety and Quality; Inclusive and Sustainable, Safe and Environment-Friendly Agriculture Products; and Value Chains for Safe and Environment-Friendly Agriculture Products. This aligns with the ASEAN Economic Community blueprint, which calls for the creation of a single market and production base for food, agriculture, forestry; and integration of the region into the global economy.
Deep Violence
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War, and with it comes a deluge of books, documentaries, feature films and radio programs. We will hear a great deal about the horror of the battlefield. Bourke acknowledges wider truths: war is unending and violence is deeply entrenched in our society. But it doesn't have to be this way. This book equips readers with an understanding of the history, culture and politics of warfare in order to interrogate and resist an increasingly violent world.Wounding the World investigates the ways that violence and war have become internalized in contemporary human consciousness in everything from the way we speak, to the way our children play with one another, to the way that we ascribe social characteristics to our guns and other weapons. With a remarkable depth of insight, Bourke argues for a radical overhaul of our collective stance towards militarism from one that simply aims to reduce violence against people to one that would eradicate all violence. Her message is judicious and vital: knowledge about weapons and the violence they bring has simply become too important to cast aside or leave to the experts.
Get F*#k!ng Rich
Get F*#k!ng Rich gives you the tools you need to make a lot of money and enjoy your life–all while avoiding a boring desk job. The BEA HEROª technique combines a core set of values with the knowledge they have gathered through their research and experiences. <br><br>Working a 9 to 5 job in an office might give you the security of a steady income, but it's unlikely to get you rich. The BEA HEROª unique technique described in Get F*#k!ng Rich teaches you the basics of online business, how it works, what you can expect when you start, how much money you can expect to make, and proven tips on how to reduce your tax while enhancing your lifestyle. <br><br>Wouldn't you love to have money deposited into your bank month after month without you having to go to an office every day? Read this book and learn how to get f*#k!ng rich for the rest of your life.
Anti-American Terrorism: From Eisenhower to Trump — A Chronicle of the Threat and Response
Volume I examined the policies and actions in the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson administrations that contributed to the creation of anti-American grievances which in turn fueled the rise of anti-American terrorism overseas and domestically during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations. Volume II chronicles the high-water mark of anti-American terrorism overseas that occurred during the Reagan administration. The litany of terrorist attacks on US targets overseas during this period is well known and unmatched in American history: 1983 suicide attack on US Embassy Beirut, 1983 suicide attack on US Marine Barracks Beirut, 1983 suicide attack on US Embassy Kuwait, 1984 suicide attack on US Embassy Beirut, 1985 assault on the TWA counter at Rome airport, 1985 hijacking of TWA 847, 1986 mid-air bombing of TWA 840, 1988 mid-air bombing of Pan Am 103, and the 1982–1988 kidnappings of 18 Americans in Lebanon. This wave of anti-American terrorist attacks demanded an appropriate response. The Reagan administration proceeded to construct the most ambitious and costly counter-terrorism program in the pre-9/11 era. Although the terrorist threat was perceived to be in decline during the George H W Bush administration, it still had to deal with the potential terrorist threat emanating from the first Gulf War in 1990–1991, two assassination attempts on the president, and the ramifications of the Pan Am 103 bombing.<b>Contents:</b> <ul><li>Dedication</li><li>About the Author</li><li>Acknowledgments</li><li>Volume II — Acronyms</li><li>Terms of Reference</li><li>Introduction to Volume II</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Record — The Overseas Threat — Part I</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Record — The Overseas Threat — Part II</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Record — The Overseas Threat — Part III</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Record — The Internal Threat — Part I</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Record — The Internal Threat — Part II</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Response — Part I</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Response — Part II</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Response — Part III</li><li>The Reagan Administration (1981–1988): The Response — Part IV</li><li>The George H W Bush Administration (1989–1992): The Record</li><li>The George H W Bush Administration (1989–1992): The Response</li><li>Summation and Prognosis</li><li><b><i>Appendices:</i></b><ul><li>Statistical Snapshots: Number of International Terrorist Incidents, Anti-American Terrorist Incidents Overseas, Domestic Terrorist Incidents, Americans Killed in Overseas Terrorist Attacks, and Fatalities in Domestic Terrorist Attacks During the Reagan and Bush Administrations</li><li>Statistical Snapshots: Regional Breakdown of International and Anti-American Terrorist Incidents — Top Two Regions Only</li><li>Lethal Terrorist Attacks Against Americans Overseas from 1981 to 1992</li><li>Lethal Terrorist Attacks in the United States from the Reagan to George H W Bush Administrations — 1981–1992</li><li>List of Americans Killed in the 1983 Vehicular Suicide Attack on the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon by Syria, Iran, and Lebanese Hezbollah; and the 1988 Mid-air Bombing of Pan Am 103 by Intelligence Agents of the Libyan Government</li></ul></li><li>Index</li></ul><br><b>Readership:</b> People working in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Policy fields; general public interested in history and terrorism. Terrorism;Counterterrorism;Anti-American Terrorism;Eisenhower Administration;Kennedy Administration;Johnson Administration;Nixon Administration;Ford Administration;Reagan Administration;George H W Bush Administration;Clinton Administration;George W Bush Administration;Obama Administration;Trump Administration;European Terrorism;Latin American Terrorism;Middle Eastern Terrorism;Palestinian Terrorism;State-sponsored Terrorism;Iranian Terrorism;Muammar Khadafi;Islamic Terrorism;Left-Wing Terrorism;Right-Wing Terrorism;Ethno-National Terrorism;Al-Qaeda;Islamic State in Iraq and Syria;Isis;Lone Wolf Terrorism Global Jihadists;Global Jihad Movement;Hezbollah;Ayatollah Khomeini0<b>Key Features:</b><ul><li>The only published work to examine the terrorist threat in the US and against US interests overseas in the post-world war II period</li> <li>It is be a singular reference work on anti-American terrorism</li></ul>
Decisive Warfare: A Study in Military Theory
Bretnor covers «Vulnerability and the Equations of War,» «Destructive Forces and the Equations of War,» «Time and the Equations of War,» «The Critical Imbalance,» and «The Optimum Response.»