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African Security

An Introduction

By: John Siko,Jonah Victor

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African Security

An Introduction

By: John Siko,Jonah Victor

The world's fastest growing continent demographically, Africa displays nearly all the features of today's global security challenges: armed conflict, terrorism, irregular migration, organized crime, great power competition, public discontent, and economic turbulence. John Siko and Jonah Victor present their lessons from professional practice and pedagogical approach from the classroom in a concise guidebook that leads students and professionals through the most important issues, dynamics, challenges, and considerations for analysing and planning responses to security developments in Africa. This book provides issue-by-issue primers on the causes and consequences of Africa's security challenges that include: -how to anticipate security problems across current political and economic events -how to analyse African security institutions and military capabilities -how to understand historical trends across the African continent and appreciate unique variations among countries. -how to identify key drivers of future trends -how to connect security analysis to policy planning Learning is supported through the following features: - Thematic chapters which are optimized to help the reader quickly connect to the key concepts and analytic frameworks within the field. - The most relevant historical case studies, enabling students to engage in sophisticated analysis and discussion. - Connections and contrasts between the situations in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, which are traditionally studied separately. - Special sections on understanding race and ethnicity, and advice on traveling in Africa. - Chapter-end checklists of key questions to enable practical engagement with the topics covered.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1786726378

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The Authenticity of Sendai Kuji Hongi

A New Examination of Texts, with a Translation and Commentary

By: John Bentley

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The Authenticity of Sendai Kuji Hongi

A New Examination of Texts, with a Translation and Commentary

By: John Bentley

This reexamination of the much-maligned text of Sendai kuji hongi provides a new look into early Japanese historiography, as well as a window to a variant view of the Japanese imperial lineage, and information on important families such as the Mononobe and Owari.

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438

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BRILL

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9047418190

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9789047418191

ABC Dictionary of Ancient Japanese Phonograms

By: John R. Bentley

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ABC Dictionary of Ancient Japanese Phonograms

By: John R. Bentley

Making one's way through the dense jungle of Old Japanese poetry and prose can be a daunting and discouraging task because of the complex writing systems used during the Asuka (550–710 CE) and Nara (710–789 CE) eras. The intricate script is a bewildering mix of Chinese characters employed for their semantic or phonetic value or as hints to other words—or even for word games. For the first time in English, this dictionary lists all 1,215 Chinese characters used as phonograms (ongana) or vernacular characters (kungana) in Old Japanese texts. It brings together a vast amount of data in relation to Chinese phonology: Old Chinese, Later Han Chinese, Middle Chinese, Sino-Japanese (both Go-on and Kan-on), Sino-Korean, Sino-Vietnamese, and Chu Nom. The entries contain examples from more than twenty Old Japanese texts showing how each character was used and in what context. Data from excavated wooden tablets, or slips (mokkan), is included as well as a chart of all the graphs and where they appear in the cited material. Students and scholars of Old Japanese writing and language and those more widely interested in the culture and history of pre-Heian Japan now have important linguistic and textual data at their fingertips arranged by character to help them decipher material from the ancient past.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824856139

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9780824856137

13 Cent Killers

The 5th Marine Snipers in Vietnam

By: John Culbertson

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13 Cent Killers

The 5th Marine Snipers in Vietnam

By: John Culbertson

“It’s not easy to stay alive with a $1,000 bounty on your head.” In 1967, a bullet cost thirteen cents, and no one gave Uncle Sam a bigger bang for his buck than the 5th Marine Regiment Sniper Platoon. So feared were these lethal marksmen that the Viet Cong offered huge rewards for killing them. Now noted Vietnam author John J. Culbertson, a former 5th Marine sniper himself, presents the riveting true stories of young Americans who fought with bolt rifles and bounties on their heads during the fiercest combat of the war, from 1967 through the desperate Tet battle for Hue in early ’68. In spotter/shooter pairs, sniper teams accompanied battle-hardened Marine rifle companies like the 2/5 on patrols and combat missions. Whether fighting their way out of a Viet Cong “kill zone” or battling superior numbers of NVA crack troops, the sniper teams were at the cutting edge in the art of jungle warfare, showing the patience, stealth, combat marksmanship, and raw courage that made the unit the most decorated regimental sniper platoon in the Vietnam War. Harrowing and unforgettable, these accounts pay tribute to the heroes who made the greatest sacrifice of all–and leave no doubt that among 5th Marine snipers uncommon valor was truly a common virtue.

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Presidio Press

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0307414337

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9780307414335

The Voiage and Travaile of Sir John Maundevile, Kt. Which Treateth of the Way to Hierusalem, and of Marvayles of Indie, with Other Ilands and Countryes

By: John Mandeville,James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps

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The Voiage and Travaile of Sir John Maundevile, Kt. Which Treateth of the Way to Hierusalem, and of Marvayles of Indie, with Other Ilands and Countryes

By: John Mandeville,James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385355524

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9783385355521

Thirteen Soldiers

A Personal History of Americans at War

By: John McCain,Mark Salter

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Thirteen Soldiers

A Personal History of Americans at War

By: John McCain,Mark Salter

John McCain's ... history of Americans at war, told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan"--Amazon.com.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476759669

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9781476759661

Media and Nation Building

How the Iban Became Malaysian

By: John Postill

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Media and Nation Building

How the Iban Became Malaysian

By: John Postill

With the end of the Cold War and the proliferation of civil wars and "regime changes," the question of nation building has acquired great practical and theoretical urgency. From Eastern Europe to East Timor, Afghanistan and recently Iraq, the United States and its allies have often been accused of shirking their nation-building responsibilities as their attention - and that of the media -- turned to yet another regional crisis. While much has been written about the growing influence of television and the Internet on modern warfare, little is known about the relationship between media and nation building. This book explores, for the first time, this relationship by means of a paradigmatic case of successful nation building: Malaysia. Based on extended fieldwork and historical research, the author follows the diffusion, adoption, and social uses of media among the Iban of Sarawak, in Malaysian Borneo and demonstrates the wide-ranging process of nation building that has accompanied the Iban adoption of radio, clocks, print media, and television. In less than four decades, Iban longhouses ('villages under one roof') have become media organizations shaped by the official ideology of Malaysia, a country hastily formed in 1963 by conjoining four disparate territories.

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Berghahn Books

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1845451325

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9781845451325

Meteoric Programming for the ORIC-1

By: John Reyden

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Meteoric Programming for the ORIC-1

By: John Reyden

This is the collector's hardback edition of Meteoric Programming for the Oric-1 The Oric-1 8-bit home computer was released in 1982 and would go on to sell more than 150,000 units in the UK alone. It was considered a rival to the popular ZX Spectrum, with its advantage being a much better keyboard than Sir Clive's rubber monster. Despite official production ceasing just two years after its launch, clones of the machine were produced in Eastern Europe well into the 1990s. This popular guide to the Oric-1 was first published in 1983 by Melbourne House. It helped many owners of the much-loved machine not only take their first steps in programming, but also introduced them to the more advanced features of the machine. To this day it remains a highly useful guide for those interested in retro games programming on the classic machine. * * * As the original publisher Melbourne House wrote: WARNING Your Oric-1 is about to become Meteoric. Now you can achieve Meteoric software performance from your micro with this collection of 30 dynamic programs, designed specifically for the Oric-1 home computer. You can test your skill with arcade action games such as Luna Landa, Eliminator, and North Sea Copter, or attempt to solve the mind stretching mathematical and educational exercises. These programs fully extend the excellent colour resolution of the Oric-1 to its maximum! The book includes many practical utilities that will enable you to really improve your own programs. These useful routines include Renumber, Machine Code Monitor, Block Line Deletion and Graphics Aid. Even if you are a beginner, you can enter all the programs yourself due to Meteoric programming's easy to understand format. Your overall knowledge of computer operation will be expanded too. Each program features an in-depth explanation of how and why it runs and illustrations of screen display back up the text to ensure you understand exactly what will be achieved. Experienced programmers who want to develop their own Meteoric programs will really appreciate all the expert hints and tips that have been included in the book. Whether you're a first timer or an old hand, you can't afford to miss the only book that will make your Oric-1 Meteoric. * * * Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer programmer would be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1789829518

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9781789829518

Morning in South Africa

By: John Campbell

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Morning in South Africa

By: John Campbell

This incisive, deeply informed book introduces post-apartheid South Africa to an international audience. South Africa has a history of racism and white supremacy. This crushing historical burden continues to resonate today. Under President Jacob Zuma, South Africa is treading water. Nevertheless, despite calls to undermine the 1994 political settlement characterized by human rights guarantees and the rule of law, distinguished diplomat John Campbell argues that the country’s future is bright and that its democratic institutions will weather its current lackluster governance. The book opens with an overview to orient readers to South Africa’s historical inheritance. A look back at the presidential inaugurations of Nelson Mandela and Jacob Zuma and Mandela’s funeral illustrates some of the ways South Africa has indeed changed since 1994. Reviewing current demographic trends, Campbell highlights the persistent consequences of apartheid. He goes on to consider education, health, and current political developments, including land reform, with an eye on how South Africa’s democracy is responding to associated thorny challenges. The book ends with an assessment of why prospects are currently poor for closer South African ties with the West. Campbell concludes, though, that South Africa’s democracy has been surprisingly adaptable, and that despite intractable problems, the black majority are no longer strangers in their own country.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442265906

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9781442265905

The Ama-Xosa

By: John Henderson Soga

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The Ama-Xosa

By: John Henderson Soga

One of the first studies of the Xhosa as distinct from other tribal communities in South Africa, published in 1932.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108066844

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9781108066846

Achieving Lean Changeover

Putting SMED to Work

By: John R. Henry

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Achieving Lean Changeover

Putting SMED to Work

By: John R. Henry

Defined as the total process of converting a line or process from one product to another, changeover will not only help your organization improve quality and flexibility, but it will save thousands and sometimes even tens of thousands of dollars per hour. Achieving Lean Changeover: Putting SMED to Work is about the practical implementation of the single minute exchange of die (SMED) philosophy developed by Shigeo Shingo at Toyota. Although the book is principally about changeover of manufacturing, packaging, and assembly processes, the general concepts and examples are also applicable in lighter industries that require turnover of processes including airlines, hospitals, operating rooms, and food service. Filled with practical examples, the book shares proven methods that can help you convert changeover downtime to productive uptime. It explains why reducing changeover time is important financially and provides a structured methodology to help you identify and implement improvement opportunities. The author addresses both the machinery issues with changeover/ SMED and the associated operational issues such as costs, waiting times, material movement, documentation, and product/component design. He also devotes a chapter to discussing, in detail, how to calculate the cost of changeover downtime, an area that remains a mystery to many. Taking a holistic approach to changeover, the text includes a chapter devoted to organizing changeover improvements, keeping them on track, and developing and implementing a formal changeover reduction program. Presenting time-tested methods and practical examples from a variety of industries, it offers you the opportunity to reduce changeover time and cost and provide your organization with the flexibility needed to better satisfy your customers in three important dimensions: product variety, responsiveness, and price.

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CRC Press

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1466589213

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9781466589216

The Engines of Our Ingenuity

An Engineer Looks at Technology and Culture

By: John H. Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity

An Engineer Looks at Technology and Culture

By: John H. Lienhard

This book explores the nature of creativity in engineering and technology, and how it relates to creativity in art or science. Lienhard has for ten years done a twice-weekly radio show, carried on about 35 NPR stations, consisting of 3-minute essays on technology. He uses the substance of selected segments of his radio program to create a continuous narrative presenting his insights on technological creativity. This book has the same title as his radio program, to further draw the attention of his one million listeners.

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Oxford University Press

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0195167317

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9780195167313

The Oceanic Languages

By: John Lynch,Malcolm Ross,Terry Crowley

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The Oceanic Languages

By: John Lynch,Malcolm Ross,Terry Crowley

The volume contains five background chapters: The Oceanic Languages, Sociolinguistic Background, Typological Overview, Proto-Oceanic and Internal Subgrouping. Part of 2 vol set. Author Ross from ANU.

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Psychology Press

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0700711287

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9780700711284

Principles of Generative Phonology

An introduction

By: John T. Jensen

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Principles of Generative Phonology

An introduction

By: John T. Jensen

Principles of Generative Phonology is a basic, thorough introduction to phonological theory and practice. It aims to provide a firm foundation in the theory of distinctive features, phonological rules and rule ordering, which is essential to be able to appreciate recent developments and discussions in phonological theory. Chapter 1 is a review of phonetics; chapter 2 discusses contrast and distribution, with emphasis on rules as the mechanism for describing distributions; chapter 3 introduces distinctive features, natural classes, and redundancy; chapter 4 builds on the concept of rules and shows how these can account for alternations; chapter 5 demonstrates the use of rule ordering; chapter 6 discusses abstractness and underlying representations; chapter 7 discusses post-SPE developments, serving as a prelude to more advanced texts. Each chapter includes exercises to guide the student in the application of the principles introduced in that chapter and to encourage thinking about theoretical issues. The text has been classroom tested.

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John Benjamins Publishing

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9027275173

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9789027275172

100 Thematic Word Search Puzzles for ESL

By: John F. Chabot

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100 Thematic Word Search Puzzles for ESL

By: John F. Chabot

This is a reproducible book of 100 word search puzzles. Each puzzle is based on a theme. Each puzzle has at least 40 words to be found. After all the words have been found, the puzzle has not been completed entirely. As a bonus, the remaining extra letters on the grid can be arranged, in the order they are found on the grid, to make a sentence relevant to the topic. The puzzles can be used alone or with other thematically linked materials.

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Full Blast Productions

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1895451450

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African Security

African Security

The Authenticity of Sendai Kuji Hongi

The Authenticity of Sendai Kuji Hongi

ABC Dictionary of Ancient Japanese Phonograms

ABC Dictionary of Ancient Japanese Phonograms

13 Cent Killers

13 Cent Killers

The Voiage and Travaile of Sir John Maundevile, Kt. Which Treateth of the Way to Hierusalem, and of Marvayles of Indie, with Other Ilands and Countryes

The Voiage and Travaile of Sir John Maundevile, Kt. Which Treateth of the Way to Hierusalem, and of Marvayles of Indie, with Other Ilands and Countryes

Thirteen Soldiers

Thirteen Soldiers

Media and Nation Building

Media and Nation Building

Meteoric Programming for the ORIC-1

Meteoric Programming for the ORIC-1

Morning in South Africa

Morning in South Africa

The Ama-Xosa

The Ama-Xosa

Achieving Lean Changeover

Achieving Lean Changeover

The Engines of Our Ingenuity

The Engines of Our Ingenuity

The Oceanic Languages

The Oceanic Languages

Principles of Generative Phonology

Principles of Generative Phonology

100 Thematic Word Search Puzzles for ESL

100 Thematic Word Search Puzzles for ESL

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