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

Describes the language of video. This title shows how to think like a director, regardless of equipment (amateurs think about the camera, and pros think about communication). It explains the rules developed over a century of movie-making - which work just as well when shooting a two-year-old\'s birthday

Through a quest to thank everyone involved in producing his beloved morning cup of coffee, AJ Jacobs reveals inspiring truths about how gratitude can make our lives happier, richer, and more

Norfolk has many places of interest connected with its diverse and sometimes bloody past. This book explores locations around the county linked with historical figures and major events. Houses, monuments and statues are associated with the likes of Lord Nelson, Nurse Edith Cavell, Anna Sewell, Howard Carter, Pocahontas, Julian of Norwich and many others. And there are many places connected with major

The Stoker Award-winning, taut and propulsive twist on home invasion horror, packed psychological suspense. Soon to be a major film, Knock At the Cabin, directed by M. Night

Western culture has a long and fraught history of cultural appropriation, a history that has particular resonance within performance practice. Patrice Pavis asks what is at stake politically and aesthetically when cultures meet at the crossroads of theatre.? A series of major recent productions are analysed, including Peter Brook\'s Mahabharata, Cixous/Mnouchkine\'s Indiande, and Barba\'s Faust. These

But Why? aims to help you tackle those awkward questions that can floor the best of us. Imagine the scene: you\'re trying to put the kids to bed, your brain has checked out for the day and suddenly, from nowhere, all manner of unrelated, but potentially important, questions are flung into the night-time routine as you\'re trying to get them to brush their teeth properly: * But why are humans ruining

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

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in Spanish class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-Spanish phrasebook. You already know enough Spanish to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From \"What\'s up?\" to \"Wanna go home with me?\"

A treasure of practical, playful and engaging activities for kids on the spectrum The Autism Activities Handbook offers strategies and ideas to enrich the lives of children through meaningful activity. More than 30 games and activities help the child on the spectrum: follow directions, stay focused, and strengthen motor skills; interact with peers and develop social skills needed for playdates; build

A guide to living with oral allergy syndrome, the leading cause of food allergies. 50-90% of people with hay fever suffer from related food allergies, known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-food allergies. Birch, grass, ragweed and latex allergies can cause cross-reactions with foods, making it difficult and dangerous for some people to eat a wide variety of healthy foods such as fresh fruit

On the basis of over 25 years\' clinical experience and psychological research, Linda Blair reveals how your birth order position, as well as the spacing between you and your siblings and the sex of your siblings, impact your childhood, your adult life and your relationships. Packed with new research and written in a lively, personal style, Birth Order will inform and intrigue. By reading this unique

The only way to feel fully prepared for your English Literature exam is to practise, practise, practise. This York Notes Practice Tests with Answers book makes it easy and will give you the vital experience you need to properly test your skills, build your confidence and feel

Based on extraordinary research: a major reassessment of Ronald Reagan\'s lifelong crusade to dismantle the Soviet Empire-including shocking revelations about the liberal American politician who tried to collude with USSR to counter Reagan\'s efforts Paul Kengor\'s God and Ronald Reagan made presidential historian Paul Kengor\'s name as one of the premier chroniclers of the life and career of the

Welcome to best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock\'s Hello board book series for children. In Hello, Airplane readers will experience first hand what it is like to travel by airplane. For ages 2-5. Made in the

Stop dreaming of great returns and start achieving them.Deep down, you know that sticking your money in a bank account or mutual fund won\'t get you in the fast lane to prosperity, but you\'re not sure where to turn.If you\'re serious about growing your wealth quickly, you need a book that teaches time-tested strategies that will help to greatly accelerate your wealth creation.The Tao of Trading is

Japan\'s avifauna is uniquely varied, owing to the remarkable mix of ecosystems and altitudes in this East Asian nation that stretches from the subarctic to the subtropics. Astounding migration spectacles throughout the year make for some of the most memorable experiences, as do encounters with iconic specialties like white-eyes, cranes, storks, needletails, and honeyeaters. Because birds are often

Written by an experienced tutor, Savoir-Faire Plus is specifically designed to meet the requirements of today\'s generation of language undergraduates. Focusing on the life of an Anglophone first year undergraduate studying French in the UK and sharing a house with four francophone students, this engaging textbook provides: a clear, logical structure a blend of communicative, research-based and

In her lifetime, African American composer Margaret Bonds was classical music\'s most intrepid social-justice activist. Furthermore, her Montgomery Variations (1964) and setting of W.E.B. Du Bois\'s iconic Civil Rights Credo (1965-67) were the musical summits of her activism. These works fell into obscurity after Bonds\'s death, but were recovered and published in 2020. Since widely performed, they