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This unique book, based on full access to official records, exposes for the very first time the mysterious life and career of Desmond Morton, intelligence officer and personal adviser to Winston Churchill during the Second World War. more...

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There is an extraordinary range of material in this anthology, from Lincoln’s Gettysburg address to a contemporary account of a visit from the Ku Klux Klan. The primary sources reproduced are both visual and written, and the secondary materials present a remarkable breadth and quality of relevant scholarship.; Contains an extensive selection of writings and illustrations on the American Civil War.; Reflects society and culture as well as the politics and key battles of the Civil War.; Reproduces and links primary and secondary sources to encourage exploration of the material.; Includes editorial introductions and study questions to aid understanding more...

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This book examines how civil-military relations have been transformed in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Ukraine since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact in 1991. more...

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Clinician's Guide to Treating Stress After War: Education and Coping Interventions for Veterans outlines clear strategies that mental health professionals can use to help war returnees become better able to negotiate common problems that diminish the quality of their day-to-day life, such as sleep issues, irritability, and getting along with family, friends, and colleagues. This powerful and practical resource helps mental health professionals promote better health and better outcomes in veterans using tools such as:.:.; Individualized self-assessments of symptoms and concerns.; Effective suggestions, tips, and questions to enable veterans to work at their own pace on their unique problems.; Proven techniques for stress management and guidance on developing coping skills.; Useful handouts, worksheets, and quizzes. Based upon empirically validated treatment methods and best practice guidelines for acute and traumatic stress, this clinician's manual and its accompanying workbook emphasize a wellness model. They were developed and refined through the authors' twenty years of combined clinical experience working with veterans. Clinician's Guide to Treating Stress After War assists professionals to instill hope and enthusiasm in their clients, with the ultimate goal of increasing each individual's sense of control over his or her life. more...

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Examining Western media and government activity relating to Kosovo, it provides a novel interpretation of the factors that drove Western policy towards military intervention in this region. more...

Price: $69.95