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Kidnap

Inside the Ransom Business

By: Anja Shortland

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Kidnap

Inside the Ransom Business

By: Anja Shortland

Kidnap for ransom is a lucrative but tricky business. Millions of people live, travel, and work in areas with significant kidnap risks, yet kidnaps of foreign workers, local VIPs, and tourists are surprisingly rare and the vast majority of abductions are peacefully resolved - often for remarkably low ransoms. In fact, the market for hostages is so well ordered that the crime is insurable. This is a puzzle: ransoming a hostage is the world's most precarious trade. What would be the "right" price for your loved one - and can you avoid putting others at risk by paying it? What prevents criminals from maltreating hostages? How do you (safely) pay a ransom? And why would kidnappers release a potential future witness after receiving their money? Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business uncovers how a group of insurers at Lloyd's of London have solved these thorny problems for their customers. Based on interviews with industry insiders (from both sides), as well as hostage stakeholders, it uncovers an intricate and powerful private governance system ordering transactions between the legal and the criminal economies.

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Oxford University Press

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019254750X

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The Nervous System

Systems of the Body Series

By: Adina T. Michael-Titus,Patricia Revest,Peter Shortland

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The Nervous System

Systems of the Body Series

By: Adina T. Michael-Titus,Patricia Revest,Peter Shortland

This is an integrated textbook on the nervous system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course. - One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series. - Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses. - The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course. - There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702049271

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9780702049279

Science in the Study of Ancient Egypt

By: Sonia Zakrzewski,Andrew Shortland,Joanne Rowland

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Science in the Study of Ancient Egypt

By: Sonia Zakrzewski,Andrew Shortland,Joanne Rowland

Science in the Study of Ancient Egypt demonstrates how to integrate scientific methodologies into Egyptology broadly, and in Egyptian archaeology in particular, in order to maximise the amount of information that might be obtained within a study of ancient Egypt, be it field, museum, or laboratory-based. The authors illustrate the inclusive but varied nature of the scientific archaeology being undertaken, revealing that it all falls under the aegis of Egyptology, and demonstrating its potential for the elucidation of problems within traditional Egyptology.

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Routledge

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1317391950

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9781317391951

Close Encounters?

Science and Science Fiction

By: R.J Lambourne,M.J Shallis,M Shortland

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Close Encounters?

Science and Science Fiction

By: R.J Lambourne,M.J Shallis,M Shortland

Currently, science fiction in all its forms is enjoying enormous popular interest. There can be no doubt that science fiction books and films have great influence on the public view of science and scientists. Close Encounters? examines the historical development of science fiction as a genre in books and films, tracing its roots, examining its most common ideas, exploring its relationship to "real" science, and attempting to assess its cultural impact. Discussion focuses on major themes such as time travel, politics, religion, ecology, and disasters. The authors consider the science in science fiction, the images of scientists that science fiction conveys, and some of the political, religious, and social motifs prominent in science fiction. They also discuss pseudo-science and its growing influence on the public perception of science. This fascinating, thought-provoking study should be read by all those interested in how the nature of science and its role in our society is portrayed in science fiction.

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CRC Press

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0852741413

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9780852741412

The Nervous System, E-Book

By: Adina T. Michael-Titus,Peter Shortland

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The Nervous System, E-Book

By: Adina T. Michael-Titus,Peter Shortland

The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today's systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Nervous System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. - Organization of the Nervous System - Elements of Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience - Clinical Assessment - The Spinal Cord - Pain and Analgesia - Cranial Nerves and the Brainstem - The Visual System - Hearing and Balance: The Auditory and Vestibular Systems - Motor Systems I: Descending Pathways and Cerebellum - Motor Systems II: The Basal Ganglia - Stroke and Head Injury - Infection in the Central Nervous System - Epilepsy - Dementia - Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Depression and Anxiety - Addiction Systems of the Body Series: - The Renal System - The Musculoskeletal System - The Nervous System - The Digestive System - The Endocrine System - The Respiratory System - The Cardiovascular System

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0702083410

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Orbit

The Science of Rapport-Based Interviewing for Law Enforcement, Security, and Military

By: Laurence J. Alison,Emily Alison,Director for the Centre for Terrorism and Security Studies (Ctss) Neil Shortland,Neil Shortland,Frances Surmon-Bohr

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The Science of Rapport-Based Interviewing for Law Enforcement, Security, and Military

By: Laurence J. Alison,Emily Alison,Director for the Centre for Terrorism and Security Studies (Ctss) Neil Shortland,Neil Shortland,Frances Surmon-Bohr

ORBIT is an evidence-based approach to the analysis and training for interviewing high-value detainees by law enforcement, security services and the military. Although its origins reside as far back as 2005 it gained considerable traction after 2012 when the High Value Detainee Interrogation Group, formed in the wake of the Obama Administration in the US funded work for Prof Alison to look at its application in the context of interviews with high value targets. Since then Alison and colleagues have collected the largest corpus of data anywhere in the world of real suspect interviews with terrorist detainees. This book shows what they found - that rapport-based methods work and that coercion, persuasion and threats do not. Outlining the development of their own unique stance on rapport and its influences drawn from humanistic psychology, the authors show, through real life examples and careful analysis the reasons why 'harsh methods' must be rejected and why compassion and understanding work"--

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0197545955

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TRADITIONS & SUPERSTITIONS OF

By: Edward 1812-1893 Shortland

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TRADITIONS & SUPERSTITIONS OF

By: Edward 1812-1893 Shortland

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Wentworth Press

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1371761523

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The Persecutions of Annam. A History of Christianity in Cochin China and Tonking

By: John Rutherford Shortland

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The Persecutions of Annam. A History of Christianity in Cochin China and Tonking

By: John Rutherford Shortland

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

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3385395674

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Conflict

How Soldiers Make Impossible Decisions

By: Neil D. Shortland,Laurence J. Alison,Joseph M. Moran

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Conflict

How Soldiers Make Impossible Decisions

By: Neil D. Shortland,Laurence J. Alison,Joseph M. Moran

Conflict: How Soldiers Make Impossible Decisions is about making hard choices--where all outcomes are potentially negative. The authors draw on interviews conducted with soldiers about the situations they faced and the decisions they made at war. These are vivid and sometimes distressing stories. They form the data from which the authors explore the cognitive processes associated with choice, commitment to action and (sometimes) error, as well as goal directed thinking, innovation and courage. By referring to real cases, Conflict invites readers to consider their own responses under extreme circumstances and ask themselves how they would choose between difficult options. In doing so this book will go some way to helping readers understand what it feels like when choosing between least-worst decisions.

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0190623454

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TRADITIONS & SUPERSTITIONS OF

By: Edward 1812-1893 Shortland

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TRADITIONS & SUPERSTITIONS OF

By: Edward 1812-1893 Shortland

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The Persecutions of Annam

By: John R. Shortland

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The Persecutions of Annam

By: John R. Shortland

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

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Decision Time

How to Make the Choices Your Life Depends On

By: Laurence Alison,Neil Shortland

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Decision Time

How to Make the Choices Your Life Depends On

By: Laurence Alison,Neil Shortland

For readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Decision Time is an inspirational problem-solving and decision-making book to identify and fight off the common enemies of making good decisions—inertia, procrastination, and indecision—and empower you to make the choices that matter the most using growth mindset. Should I change careers? Is it time to end my relationship? Can I move halfway across the world? We have to make choices every day, big and small, but it's the life-changing ones that often cause us to freeze or react too quickly, without thinking. What can we do differently? Laurence Alison and Neil Shortland have spent over 20 years helping soldiers, police officers, doctors, and other professionals in high-stakes environments make tough decisions when lives are on the line. In Decision Time, they show us how those same decision-making techniques apply to everyday life, whether that's deciding to take a new job or change careers later in life, end a relationship, move across the world, or declare your undying love for your best friend. Highly accessible and interactive, Decision Time will guide you through each step of the decision-making process so next time you a find yourself at a crossroads, you'll be able to make your way with confidence. Praise for Decision Time: "A highly readable and entertaining book... The authors have managed the trick of applying their work with military and security professionals to the high-consequence choices people face in everyday life. This is a thought-provoking and stimulating contribution."—Gary Klein, author of Seeing What Others Don't and The Power of Intuition

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1728265185

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9781728265186

Lapis Lazuli from the Kiln

Glass and Glassmaking in the Late Bronze Age

By: Andrew J. Shortland

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Lapis Lazuli from the Kiln

Glass and Glassmaking in the Late Bronze Age

By: Andrew J. Shortland

Lapis Lazuli from the Kiln examines the history of the first glass, from its early sporadic occurrence, through the height of its production in the late second millennium BCE, to its disappearance at the end of that millennium. The book draws on an exceptionally wide range of sources including ancient texts detailing recipes and trade in glass, iconographic depictions in tombs and temples, archaeological excavation of the most important sites including Amarna and Qantir, and the description of the glass objects themselves.

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Leuven University Press

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9058676919

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9789058676917

When Art Isn’t Real

The World's Most Controversial Objects under Investigation

By: Andrew Shortland,Patrick Degryse

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When Art Isn’t Real

The World's Most Controversial Objects under Investigation

By: Andrew Shortland,Patrick Degryse

How an initially valueless object becomes worth hundreds of millions. And vice versa. The art world is a multi-billion-dollar industry which captures world headlines on a regular basis, for both good and bad reasons. This book deals with one of the most-discussed areas of controversy: high-profile objects that have experts arguing about their veracity. Some may have been looted, others may be fakes, some may be heavily restored or misattributed. Often, in these cases, analytical science is called on to settle a dispute. The authors of this book have decades of experience in this field, working on a range of objects dating from prehistory to the twentieth century. They present seven of the most famous cases from the Getty Kouros to the Turin Shroud – some of which are still contested, and examine how a few words from a connoisseur or scientist can make a virtually valueless object worth hundreds of millions. And vice versa.

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9462703124

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9789462703124

Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders

With Illustrations and Manners of Their Customs

By: Edward Shortland M a

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Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders

With Illustrations and Manners of Their Customs

By: Edward Shortland M a

This special edition of 'Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders - With Illustrations and Manners of Their Customs' was written by Edward Shortland, M.A., and was first published in 1854, making it more than one-and-a-half centuries old.This antiquarian text features chapters Retributive Justice, Origin of the New Zealanders, Mottos of Tribes, Natives of the Chatham Islands, "Makutu" or Witchcraft, Fable of the Shark and the Lizard, Mode of Treating Diseases, Regarding Marriages, Knowledge of Astronomy to name a few. This old book is an absolute essential addition for all those interested in general anthropological subjects, and those enthusiastic about the history and traditions of the Maori people of New Zealand in particular.IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

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1793036551

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The Psychology of Terrorism

By: Neil Shortland

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The Psychology of Terrorism

By: Neil Shortland

What is terrorism? Can anyone be radicalized? How can we respond to terrorist acts? The Psychology of Terrorism seeks to explain why some acts of violence are considered terrorism and others are not, and why some individuals may be more susceptible to engaging in radical terrorist behavior. Debunking myths and lazy stereotypes, the book delves into some of the most shocking atrocities of our times to discuss the complex and varied psychological characteristics of individual terrorists, organized groups, and their acts. Whilw there is no simple solution, The Psychology of Terrorism shows us that a growing reverse radicalization movement and modern interventionist techniques can give us hope for the future.

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1000196771

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Managing Relocation

By: Susan M Shortland

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Managing Relocation

By: Susan M Shortland

Relocation is a fact of business life today. For many good business reasons organisations move to new areas and ask their employees to relocate with them. Also during staff training and the handling of subsidiary operations companies may require individuals to work in another part of the country, or even abroad. Managing Relocation, the first complete account of employee relocation, provides a practical approach to the questions and problems that arise during any relocation exercise. What financial and other assistance should organisations offer their employees? How can the pitfalls of employment law be avoided? Is special action required when staff are asked to work overseas? What are the tax consequences of relocation in the UK and abroad? Here is a book for all organisations which relocate staff regularly and for newcomers to the subject. Susan Shortland has written an invaluable guide for all those involved in moving people - from personnel and industrial relations managers to professional specialists in relocation and removals.

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Springer

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1349081817

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9781349081813

Strategic International Human Resource Management

Choices and Consequences in Multinational People Management

By: Stephen J. Perkins,Susan M. Shortland

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Strategic International Human Resource Management

Choices and Consequences in Multinational People Management

By: Stephen J. Perkins,Susan M. Shortland

Drawing on practical experiences from around the world, this title shows companies how to design and implement a human resource strategy within the context of an overall business strategy for globalization.

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074944357X

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9780749443573

Shoo, Fly! - St

By: Janine Scott,Shortland

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Shoo, Fly! - St

By: Janine Scott,Shortland

Storyteller has a wealth of titles at every Book Band Level, making it ideal for developing children's reading and writing skills simultaneously.Key Skills:The books are ideal for guided reading and writing. They are also great for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. The writing cards are excellent for shared, interactive and guided writing. The non-fiction titles in particular, are good for children who are high-interest, lower ability.

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