I build a haven away from the pain I live in silence away from the hurt Dark forms reach for me I lie I cry for safe prayers away from my sickness Positivity falls from me I wonder I die for desire of love away from being alone But I live - J.S.
A history of winning intelligence practices from the Spanish Armada to Cyberwar that offers timeless, practical lessons we ignore at our peril. According to conventional wisdom, strategic surprise and other intelligence failures are both inevitable and ultimately irrelevant because, at least in international politics and war, military muscle matters more than brains. In Decision Advantage, Jennifer E. Sims counters this argument by investigating the history of intelligence through centuries of international conflict, including the 16th Century's Spanish Armada, two US Civil War battles, the hunt for President Lincoln's assassin, and key diplomatic crises before the two World Wars. Sims dives deep into these events to show that the competitive pursuit of intelligence advantage has been a measurable, buildable, and consequential form of power that can help competitors win against otherwise stronger opponents. From these observations, the author develops a general guide to building intelligence readiness, whether for war, diplomacy, or international manhunts. Refuting arguments that intelligence is a sideshow because intentions are unknowable and predictions risky, she redefines success as gaining information advantages over an adversary, prescribes four practical pathways for gaining them, and confirms what seems to be simple common sense: smart competitors know how to learn, and the ones who learn best tend to win. Thinking of intelligence in this way, Sims argues, adds a moral character to an enterprise that is too often mired in excessive secrecy and tyrannical agendas. By "lifting the veil" on international politics, Decision Advantage shows how good intelligence can lessen the likelihood of wars of misperception and folly.
Everyone has an opinion on racism. The vast majority of people would vehemently deny that they or those close to them are “racist,” yet many of the most common understandings of racism are highly problematic. “If you mean no harm, then it can’t be racist.” Yes, it can. “There are anti-discrimination laws now, so racism no longer occurs.” Incorrect. “Some of my best friends are Black, so I can’t be racist.” Not true. In this sharp, open-minded, and witty book, sociologist Jennifer Patrice Sims succinctly addresses these problematic perceptions of racism as fallacies. Building on existing academic theories and drawing on her own cross-national research, two decades of teaching, and analyses of contemporary issues, she delves into the most common and insidious fallacies about racism. In revealing them to be rooted in what scholars call an “epistemology of ignorance,” she shows how these perceptions justify and uphold white supremacy (inadvertently or otherwise). Accessibly written and full of concrete examples, this book will be of great value to anyone who wants to understand the common misunderstandings about racism that frustrate contemporary politics, classrooms, workplaces, and dinner tables.
The author cites that this is a study of the nature and origins of the dominant post-war approach to strategic nuclear arms control in an attempt to clarify it, distinguish it from others, and begin to explain the qualities which made it so attractive and eventually so widely accepted. The study ends with the early 1960s by which time the central t
Spider-Man- Friend or Foe allows players to choose a sidekick from Spider-Man's allies or fight against movie Super Villains and then convert them to join Spidey's list of sidekicks.
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: The Maverick's Sweetest Choice (A Montana Mavericks: Lassoing Love novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Stella Bagwell Rancher Dale Dalton only planned to buy cupcakes from the local bakery. Yet one look at single mom Kendra Humphrey and it’s love at first sight. Or at least lust. Kendra wants more than a footloose playboy for her and her young daughter. But Dale’s full-charm offensive may be too tempting and delicious to ignore! Home for the Challah Days By Jennifer Wilck Sarah Abrams is home for Rosh Hashanah…but can’t be in the same room as her ex-boyfriend. She broke Aaron Isaacson’s heart years ago and he’s still deeply hurt. Until targeted acts of vandalism bring the reluctant duo together. And unearth buried—and undeniable—attraction just in time for the holiday. Her Outback Rancher (A The Brands of Montana novel) By Joanna Sims Hawk Bowhill’s heart is on his family’s cattle ranch in Australia. But falling for fiery Montana cowgirl Jessie Brand leads to a bevy of challenges, and geography is the least of them. From two continents to her unexpected pregnancy to her family’s vow to keep them apart, will the price of happily-ever-after be too high to pay? For more relatable stories of love and family, look for Harlequin Special Edition September 2023 – Box Set 2 of 2
BradyGames' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Official Strategy Guide includes the following: A complete walkthrough of the entire game. Extensive listing of all available items and equipment. Expert boss strategies to defeat even the toughest boss. Tactics for each mode of gameplay. Platform: PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Genre: Action/Adventure This product is available for sale worldwide.
Age of Conan- Hyborian Adventures allows players to explore Conan's Universe, join his army, battle demons and foes and build cities known from 70 years of Conan history.
Contributing to the emerging literature on mixed-race people in the United States and United Kingdom, this book draws on racial formation theory and the performativity (i.e., "doing") of race to explore the social construction of mixedness on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Intelligence failures prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the "missing" weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Iraq have reminded Americans that good intelligence is crucial for national security. Indeed, the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States led quickly to the enactment of legislation restructuring the intelligence community, underscoring both the capacity of American citizens to change their most secretive governmental institutions and their appreciation of the importance of the intelligence mission. The families of the victims of September 11 recognized their opportunity to reform the U.S. government's intelligence service and, remarkably, they did so. At the end of 2004 President George W. Bush signed into law the first strategically significant changes in the American intelligence system since it was created at the end of World War II.
Blizzard Entertainment's latest expansion to World of Warcraft - Wrath of the Lich King - adds a host of epic content to the existing game world. This strategy guide features comprehensive coverage of each race. Extensive data on weapons and equipment Northrend explored. Detailed coverage of all new dungeons. In-depth crafting coverage. The Lich King Arthas has set in motion events that could lead to the extinction of all life on Azeroth. With the armies of the undead and the necromantic power of the plague threatening to sweep across the land, only the mightiest heroes can oppose the Lich King's will and end his reign of terror for all time. Blizzard Entertainment's latest expansion to World of Warcraft - Wrath of the Lich- adds a host of epic content to the existing game world. Players will King achieve soaring levels of power, explore a vast new continent, and battle other high-level heroes to determine the fate of Azeroth.
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion for the massively popular Age of Empires III, leading and innovating the RTS genre through exciting gameplay features.
Decision makers matching wits with an adversary want intelligence -- good, relevant information to help them win. Intelligence can gain these advantages through directed research and analysis, agile collection, and the timely use of guile and theft. Counterintelligence is the art and practice of defeating these endeavors ... In one indispensable volume, top practitioners and scholars in the field explain the importance of counterintelligence today and explore the causes of -- and practical solutions for -- U.S. counterintelligence weaknesses. These experts stress the importance of developing a sound strategic vision in order to improve U.S. counterintelligence and emphasize the challenges posed by technological change, confused purposes, political culture, and bureaucratic rigidity."--Page 4 of cover.
Professional military education is a complex system that accommodates thousands of Air Force officers yearly. The Air Force needs to rebalance the assignment of students to Air University and to other PME or fellowship programs outside the Air Force.
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