The European Convention on Human Rights is being applied to military operations of every kind from internal operations in Russia and Turkey, to international armed conflicts in Iraq, Ukraine and elsewhere. This book exposes the challenge that this development presents to the integrity and universality of Convention rights. Can states realistically investigate all instances where life is lost during military operations? Can the Convention offer the same level of protection to soldiers in combat as it does to its citizens at home? How can we reconcile the application of the Convention with other international law applicable to military operations? This book offers detailed analysis of how the Convention applies to military operations of all kinds. It highlights the creeping relativism of the standards applied by the European Court of Human Rights to military operations and offers guidance on how to interpret and apply the Convention to military operations.
John Stuart Blackie was one of the most impressive and influential figures of nineteenth-century Scotland, as well as one of the most striking and flamboyant. As an intellectual he translated Goethe's Faust and brought first-hand knowledge of German philosophy to Scotland as a means of keeping the Enlightenment tradition alive. As first Professor of Humanity at Aberdeen from 1839 to 1852 and then as Professor of Greek at Edinburgh until 1882, he played a, perhaps the, central role in modernising the Scottish university curriculum, removing the dead hand of theological orthodoxy, raising standards (and the entry age), introducing tutorial teaching and establishing new chairs (including the Edinburgh chair of Celtic). His role in the reform of secondary school teaching was equally central. But Blackie was also a great 'public man', corresponding with great and famous throughout Great Britain and Europe, from Goethe and Carlyle to Ruskin and Gladstone, and filling the pages of newspapers and journals with writings on the major issues of the day. For the last thirty years of his life he became closely involved in issues of Scottish nationalism and home rule, and as champion of the crofters is largely responsible for their contemporary survival and unique status. Despite the existence of a rich archive of his papers and letters, there has been only one book devoted to his life: The Life of Professor John Stuart Blackie, the most distinguished Scotsman of the day, edited by J. G. Duncan and published in 1895.
As the first decade of the 21st century winds down we have seen a sea change in society's attitudes toward finance. The 1990s can best be described as the decade of shareholder supremacy, with each firm trying to outdo the other in their allegiance to shareholder value creation, or as it came to be known, Value-Based Management (VBM). No one seemed to question this culture as the rising firm valuations translated into vast wealth creation for so many.Three significant economic events have reshaped how the public feels about an unbridled devotion to VBM and have defined the last decade: the dot.com bubble in 2000, the infamous accounting scandals of 2001, and the collapse of the credit markets in 2007-2008. In all three of these events the CEOs were portrayed as reckless and greedy and Wall Street went from an object of admiration to an object of scorn.The first edition of this book, Value Based Management: The Corporate Response to the Shareholder Revolution was written to help explain the underpinnings of Value-Based Management. At the time of its publication, few questioned whether the concept was the proper thing to do. Instead, the debate was focused on how to implement a VBM program. With this new second edition, the authors look at VBM after having seen it through good times and bad. It is not their intent to play the blame game or point fingers. Nor is it their intent to provide an impassioned defense of VBM. Instead they provide an academic appraisal of VBM, where is has been, where it is now, and where they see it going.
Are you struggling with low self-esteem? Are you unconsciously bringing negativity to your relationships with your spouse, family, coworkers, and friends? Or is there one area of your life you want to change? If so, you are not alone and you are closer than you think to changing your life. Self-talk and how to use it is a popular topic in today's culture, but this guide goes beyond definitions and motivational phrases. It explores the "how" and "why" of negative self-talk to help you master positive self-talk. With positive self-talk, you can find the self-motivation to change your life and ultimately lead you to greater success. Have you heard the phrase "you are what you believe?" Did you realize this applies to all aspects of life from work, to family, and even your love life? Maybe you've always believed you weren't great at sports. Or that no one could love you. Research tells us that positive self-talk can change those beliefs and help you becom Ethan Kross' 2014 study on self-talk as a "regulatory mechanism" in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology breaks down what happens in your brain with self-talk, from basic to complex decisions. Benjamin Gardner's 2012 research on the habits of the brain ("Making Health Habitual") in the British Journal of General Practice then reveals the power of habit in the brain, especially when it comes to talking to yourself. Using their research, among others', provides scientific evidence to better explain and give you the tools to change your life. In this guide you'll discover: How to truly love yourself and your body - without committing to a crazy diet or workout program Where your negative self-talk came from (hint: it's not your fault ) Why the phrase "you are what you believe" may be seriously hindering you - but also how it can make you incredibly successful Why athletes, world leaders, and celebrities use visualization every day - and why you should too The 10 little-known (and most efficient ) ways to improve your marriage and family life, all with self-talk The magic of psychology that will get you the promotion you've been waiting for How to overcome your shyness, enjoy work more, and eliminate your insecurities, even if you've been working on this your whole life The two most important things you are doing right now that are stopping you from finding love ...and much, much more All of us have areas of our life we want to improve, and whether negative self-talk is affecting many aspects of your life, or just one, you can learn to harness the power of self-talk to find success and greater happiness. Understanding through research how the brain and positive self-talk work together will give you the practical tools to make positive self-talk a powerful force in your life. If you are ready to find your self-motivation to take the leap towards achieving your dreams with positive self-talk, click "Add to Cart" now
Are you worried you will never be happy again? Do you wish you could quiet the voice in your head that makes you feel like you are a failure and there is no hope? Or do you want to strengthen the positive voice in your head, that helps you find happiness and achieve your greatest potential? If you answered yes to at least one of the questions above, this guide is specifically written for you. While there are several books written about self-talk, this guide provides tangible strategies based on psychological research that you can use immediately to both change negative self-talk to positive self-talk and turn it into action. Did you know that negative self-talk is a habit that can be changed? Just like getting into the habit of brushing your teeth as a child, negative self-talk is a habit that can be changed and you can make the change now! In 2014, Ethan Kross wrote about the power of self-talk as a regulatory mechanism in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology - it affects what we do, whether we realize it or not - and the way we use self-talk matters. As a regulatory mechanism, self-talk guides you in times of need, and it also acts as your inner critic. But sometimes your inner critic can guide you into unnecessary negative thoughts. His work, among others' shared in this guide, provides strategies and facts based on scientific evidence that help you to affect and improve the way you use self- talk. In this guide you'll discover: The reasons why negative self-talk is stopping you from finding happiness and how positive self-talk can save you! Why you feel drained of energy and helpless (and how you can fix this in no time at all!) What the absolute key is to quieting the voice of negative self- talk A complete picture of how self-talk affects you - finding long term solutions and not just a "band-aid" to fix the problem The best secret - and simple - tricks you can use to strengthen the positive self-talk voice How to improve both your life and your relationships, without spending a fortune on therapy The 14 key suggestions for how to take self-talk to the next level by turning positive self-talk into action! ...and much, much more! By relying on the most up-to-date psychological studies and findings, this guide provides the background information and tangible tools to understand the power of self-talk. You will learn how to eliminate negative self-talk and welcome positive self-talk, freeing you to do the things you've always wanted to do. If you finally want to understand how self-talk is hurting you, and, how you can change it to improve your life, click "Add to Cart" now! Why wait another day?
Are you worried you will never be happy again? Are you unconsciously bringing negativity to your relationships with your spouse, family, coworkers, and friends? Or is there one area of your life where you feel like a failure and you're ready to change? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide is specifically written for you. While there are several books written about self-talk, this guide provides tangible strategies based on psychological research that you can use immediately to both change negative self-talk to positive self-talk and turn it into action. It explores the "how" and "why" of negative self-talk to help you master positive self-talk - going beyond just definitions and motivational phrases that didn't work for you before. Have you heard the phrase "you are what you believe?" Did you realize this applies to all aspects of life from work, to family, and even your love life? Research tells us that positive self-talk can change those beliefs and the negative self-talk habits that inhibit us from finding success. In 2014, Ethan Kross wrote in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology about the power of self-talk as a regulatory mechanism - it affects what we do, whether we realize it or not - and the way we use self- talk matters. Benjamin Gardner shared "Making Health Habitual" in 2012 in the British Journal of General Practice, explaining self-talk as a habit - a powerful force in the brain. Their work, among others' shared in this guide, provides strategies and facts based on scientific evidence, that help us to affect and improve the way we use self- talk. This book includes: The Self-Talk Solution: The Proven Concept Of Breaking Free From Intense Negative Thoughts To Never Feel Weak Again The Power Of Self-Talk: How To Stop Beating Yourself Up, Take Action And Achieve Success In Your Life In this guide you'll discover: How to truly love yourself and your body - without committing to a crazy diet or workout program! Why you feel drained of energy and helpless (and how you can fix this in no time at all!) A complete picture of how self-talk affects you - finding long term solutions and not just a "band-aid" to fix the problem Why the phrase "you are what you believe" may be seriously hindering you - but also how it can make you incredibly successful Why athletes, world leaders, and celebrities use visualization every day - and why you should too! The 10 little-known (and most efficient!) ways to improve your marriage and family life, all with self-talk! The best secret - and simple - tricks you can use to strengthen the positive self-talk voice The 14 key suggestions (that actually work!) for how to take self-talk to the next level by turning positive self-talk into action! ...and much, much more! All of us have areas of our life we want to improve, and whether negative self-talk is affecting many aspects of your life, or just one, you can learn to harness the power of self-talk to find success and greater happiness. By relying on the most up-to-date psychological studies and findings, this guide provides the background information and tangible tools to understand the power of self-talk, so it can become a powerful force in your life. If you've had enough of the negative voice in your head controlling your life and are ready for positive self-talk to take over, click "Add to Cart" now!
One䓷oThree䒡ssafras! (LEVEL 1: Number Order) It′s the Lumpkin family reunion, and Uncle Howie is ready with his camera. All the cousins have to line up by age for their picture. But just as they are ready to say, ⒡ssafras!⟳omething goes wrong every time! This picture-perfect tale of family fun illustrates the important math concept of number order. Ages 3+
When Heather Wallace lost her father, all she really wanted was a book that could make her laugh, feel less alone in her grief, and would help her feel a little less crazy. She couldn't find that book. So she decided to write Faith, Grief & Pass the Chocolate Pudding, an honest yet refreshing and hilarious approach to dealing with grief.
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