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Robert McNamara's Other War

The World Bank and International Development

By: Patrick Allan Sharma

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Robert McNamara's Other War

The World Bank and International Development

By: Patrick Allan Sharma

Robert McNamara is best known for his key role in the escalation of the Vietnam War as U.S. secretary of defense under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. The familiar story begins with the brilliant young executive transforming Ford Motor Company, followed by his rise to political power under Kennedy, and culminating in his downfall after eight years of failed military policies. Many believe McNamara's fall from grace after Vietnam marked the end of his career. They were wrong. In Robert McNamara's Other War, Patrick Allan Sharma reveals the previously untold story of what happened next. As president of the World Bank from 1968 to 1981, McNamara changed the way many people thought about international development by shifting the World Bank's focus to poverty alleviation. Though his efforts to redeem himself after his failures in Vietnam were well-intentioned, Sharma argues, his expansion of the World Bank's agenda contributed to a decline in the quality of its activities. McNamara's policies at the Bank also helped lay the groundwork for the economic crises that have plagued the developing world during the past three decades. Not only has Sharma crafted an engaging chronicle of one of the most enigmatic figures in modern American history; he has also produced one of the first detailed histories of the World Bank. He mines previously unstudied Bank documents that have only recently become available to researchers as well as material from archives on three continents. Sharma's extensive research shows that McNamara's influence extended well beyond Vietnam and that his World Bank years may be his most enduring legacy.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812293932

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9780812293937

The Neuroscience of Religious Experience

By: Patrick McNamara

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The Neuroscience of Religious Experience

By: Patrick McNamara

Technical advances in the life and medical sciences have revolutionised our understanding of the brain, while the emerging disciplines of social, cognitive, and affective neuroscience continue to reveal the connections of the higher cognitive functions and emotional states associated with religious experience to underlying brain states. At the same time, a host of developing theories in psychology and anthropology posit evolutionary explanations for the ubiquity and persistence of religious beliefs and the reports of religious experiences across human cultures, while gesturing toward physical bases for these behaviours. What is missing from this literature is a strong voice speaking to these behavioural and social scientists - as well as to the intellectually curious in the religious studies community - from the perspective of a brain scientist.

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319

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Cambridge University Press

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1139483560

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9781139483568

Conan Doyle's Wallet

The Secrets Within

By: Patrick McNamara

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Conan Doyle's Wallet

The Secrets Within

By: Patrick McNamara

The inspiration for this book came to the author after he purchased Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's wallet, untouched since the day he died in 1930, at a Christie's auction in London. This true story is based upon the unique contents, which led the author to begin spiritually communicating with Doyle. Sir Arthur's wish was to enlighten those who have lost their loved ones or feel they are lacking direction in their lives. Through Patrick McNamara, Doyle explains that how we live our lives here on earth affects how we live in the afterlife. Sir Arthur was a great proponent of spiritualism and his consistent goal was to find 'evidence' of the afterlife, which could alleviate anxiety of people as they journeyed through life on earth to the afterlife. By communicating with the author, Conan Doyle provides his knowledge of the afterlife and the new world in which he lives. This is a fascinating and comforting insight for all readers that provides a spiritual philosophy for living.

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Garev Pub International

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0970755899

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9780970755896

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience

By: Patrick McNamara

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The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience

By: Patrick McNamara

An account of the neuroscience of religious experiences for those interested in scientific approaches to religion.

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291

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Cambridge University Press

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1108833179

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9781108833172

Religion, Neuroscience and the Self

A New Personalism

By: Patrick McNamara

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Religion, Neuroscience and the Self

A New Personalism

By: Patrick McNamara

The purpose of this book is to use neuroscience discoveries concerning religious experiences, the Self and personhood to deepen, enhance and interrogate the theological and philosophical set of ideas known as Personalism. McNamara proposes a new eschatological form of personalism that is consistent with current neuroscience models of relevant brain functions concerning the self and personhood and that can meet the catastrophic challenges of the 21st century. Eschatological Personalism, rooted in the philosophical tradition of "Boston Personalism", takes as its starting point the personalist claim that the significance of a self and personality is not fully revealed until it has reached its endpoint, but theologically that end point can only occur within the eschatological realm. That realm is explored in the book along with implications for personalist theory and ethics. Topics covered include the agent intellect, dreams and the imagination, future-orientation and eschatology, phenomenology of Time, social ethics, Love, the challenge of AI, privacy and solitude and the individual ethic of autarchy. This book is an innovative combination of the neuroscientific and theological insights provided by a Personalist viewpoint. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of Cognitive Science, Theology, Religious Studies and the philosophy of the mind.

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Routledge

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0429671431

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9780429671432

T a P S Tactical Application of Practical Shooting

Recognize the Void in Your Tactical Training

By: Patrick McNamara

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T a P S Tactical Application of Practical Shooting

Recognize the Void in Your Tactical Training

By: Patrick McNamara

Recognize the void in your tactical training Train like you fight Maintain safety at all times Choose targets that force accountability Develop a series of standards Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier special missions unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, U.S. Secret Service agents and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger. His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards. TAPS: Tactical Application of Practical Shooting: Recognize the void in your tactical training will increase the confidence and efficiency in your shooting by providing training tips and courses of fire to help you significantly improve your marksmanship. Utilize his tips and techniques and reap the benefits as you shoot.

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170

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iUniverse

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1440109591

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9781440109591

An Evolutionary Psychology of Leader-follower Relations

By: Patrick McNamara

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An Evolutionary Psychology of Leader-follower Relations

By: Patrick McNamara

Summarises advances in our understanding of leader-follower interactions and to illustrate these principles with the lives of ancient political and military leaders from Greece and Rome. This book reviews psychologic, cognitive neuroscientific and evolutionary approaches to leader-follower dynamics.

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146

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Nova Publishers

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1600215629

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9781600215629

Sentinel

Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail

By: Patrick McNamara

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Sentinel

Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail

By: Patrick McNamara

In Sentinel, author Patrick McNamara provides an instructional guide filled with survival techniques for the family. Drawing from his background as a special-operations agent for twenty-two years, McNamara discusses the importance of being the protector of the family and provides a host of techniques, strategies, and procedures to ensure safety. He offers simple steps for being better prepared for power blackouts, home invasions, and attacks on the street and more. From your home to your vehicle and beyond, McNamara discusses how to plan for contingencies." -- From back cover.

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AuthorHouse

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1475960492

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9781475960495

A Catholic Cold War

Edmund A. Walsh, S.J., and the Politics of American Anticommunism

By: Patrick H. McNamara

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A Catholic Cold War

Edmund A. Walsh, S.J., and the Politics of American Anticommunism

By: Patrick H. McNamara

This book is the first biography in 42 years of the priest and educator who became one of the most important political forces in America's Cold War against communism.

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310

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Fordham Univ Press

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0823224597

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9780823224593

An Ocean of Time

Alzheimer's: Tales of Hope and Forgetting

By: Patrick Mathiasen

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An Ocean of Time

Alzheimer's: Tales of Hope and Forgetting

By: Patrick Mathiasen

Writing in a poetic and meditative style, a psychiatrist who specializes in Alzheimer's brings the disease out of the shadows of despair and doom--and offers new hope for millions of American families. Along with the human element, Dr. Mathiasen provides information about diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's, as well as the promising research being done in the field.

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Scribner Book Company

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0684822520

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9780684822525

Private Equity Investments in the European Football Industry. Analysis and Evaluation of a Significant Development

By: Patrick M. Kühne

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Private Equity Investments in the European Football Industry. Analysis and Evaluation of a Significant Development

By: Patrick M. Kühne

Master's Thesis from the year 2023 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,3, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Finance), language: English, abstract: The landscape of European football has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by a surge in interest from high-net-worth individuals and private equity firms. This interest stems from the unique blend of competitiveness, community loyalty, and lucrative revenue streams that characterize football clubs across Europe's top leagues, including the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and Ligue 1. Private equity investments in European football clubs have become increasingly prevalent, driven by a variety of factors. One key driver is the escalating costs associated with acquiring top-tier players, which has led clubs to seek external investment to remain competitive. Additionally, football clubs represent an attractive asset class for private equity firms due to their low correlation with traditional economic sectors, offering diversification benefits to investment portfolios. Despite the inherent risks and challenges associated with investing in European football, such as resistance to change from passionate fan bases and regulatory oversight from governing bodies like UEFA, interest from private equity firms continues to grow. This research aims to delve into the motivations behind this trend and assess the potential for financial returns in the European football industry. The case study of Associazione Calcio (AC) Milan's acquisition by RedBird Capital Partners serves as a focal point for analyzing the dynamics of private equity investments in European football. By examining the historical financial performance of AC Milan, evaluating the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, and conducting a thorough valuation analysis, this study seeks to provide insights into the profitability and viability of investing in football clubs. Through a combination of literature review, empirical analysis, and real-world case studies, this research aims to address the following questions: What are the driving forces behind the increasing interest of private equity firms in European football clubs? Can investing in football clubs yield profitable returns, considering the inherent risks and regulatory constraints? What strategies and tactics do private equity firms employ to generate value from their investments in the football industry?

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GRIN Verlag

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3389020969

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9783389020968

The Colonel

By: Patrick A. Davis

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The Colonel

By: Patrick A. Davis

When Colonel Margaret Wildman and her two young children are brutally slain, retired Air Force investigator Martin Collins is called in on the case. Finding evidence that links the colonel to the highest levels of the military, the government, and the commercial airline industry, Collins discovers a full-blown conspiracy which leads to a shocking confrontation on the floors of Congress. (July)

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Berkley

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0425185605

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9780425185605

Book's by Patrick McNamara

Robert McNamara's Other War

Robert McNamara's Other War

The Neuroscience of Religious Experience

The Neuroscience of Religious Experience

Conan Doyle's Wallet

Conan Doyle's Wallet

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience

Religion, Neuroscience and the Self

Religion, Neuroscience and the Self

T a P S Tactical Application of Practical Shooting

T a P S Tactical Application of Practical Shooting

An Evolutionary Psychology of Leader-follower Relations

An Evolutionary Psychology of Leader-follower Relations

Sentinel

Sentinel

A Catholic Cold War

A Catholic Cold War

An Ocean of Time

An Ocean of Time

Private Equity Investments in the European Football Industry. Analysis and Evaluation of a Significant Development

Private Equity Investments in the European Football Industry. Analysis and Evaluation of a Significant Development

The Colonel

The Colonel

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