These days, it's rare to pick up a newspaper and not see a story related to intelligence. From the investigations of the 9/11 commission, to accusations of illegal wiretapping, to debates on whether it's acceptable to torture prisoners for information, intelligence—both accurate and not—is driving domestic and foreign policy. And yet, in part because of its inherently secretive nature, intelligence has received very little scholarly study. Into this void comes Reforming Intelligence, a timely collection of case studies written by intelligence experts, and sponsored by the Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR) at the Naval Postgraduate School, that collectively outline the best practices for intelligence services in the United States and other democratic states.
Reforming Intelligence suggests that intelligence is best conceptualized as a subfield of civil-military relations, and is best compared through institutions. The authors examine intelligence practices in the United States, United Kingdom, and France, as well as such developing democracies as Brazil, Taiwan, Argentina, and Russia. While there is much more data related to established democracies, there are lessons to be learned from states that have created (or re-created) intelligence institutions in the contemporary political climate. In the end, reading about the successes of Brazil and Taiwan, the failures of Argentina and Russia, and the ongoing reforms in the United States yields a handful of hard truths. In the murky world of intelligence, that's an unqualified achievement.
Автор: George Bernard, Bruneau Michaлl Название: Pathology and Surgery Around the Vertebral Artery ISBN: 2287897860 ISBN-13(EAN): 9782287897863 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 41925.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The first comprehensive book about surgery on and around the vertebral artery all along its cervical and intracranial course, this heavily-illustrated text covers all surgical aspects from anatomy and imaging to techniques and pathologies.
Brighten The Corner Where You Are has been Longlisted for 2022 Dublin Literary Awards, and was the winner of the 2021 Miramichi Reader's The Very Best! Book Awards.
A brilliant novel reimagining the life of internationally renowned folk artist Maud Lewis by an award-winning author.
But I had known since forever that it's colours that keep the world turning, that keep a person going.
One glimpse of the tiny painted house that folk art legend Maud Lewis shared with her husband, Everett, in Marshalltown, Nova Scotia, during the mid-twentieth century and the startling contrast between her joyful artwork and her life's deprivations is evident. One glimpse at her photo and you realize, for all her smile's shyness, she must've been one tough cookie. But, beneath her iconic resilience, who was Maud, really? How did she manage, holed up in that one-room house with no running water, married to a miserly man known for his drinking? Was she happy, or was she miserable? Did painting save or make her Everett's meal ticket? And then there are the darker secrets that haunt her story: the loss of her parents, her child, her first love.
Against all odds, Maud Lewis rose above these constraints--and this is where you'll find the Maud of Brighten the Corner Where You Are speaking her mind from beyond the grave, freed of the stigmas of gender, poverty, and disability that marked her life and shaped her art. Unfettered and feisty as can be, she tells her story her way, illuminating the darkest corners of her life. In possession of a voice all her own, Maud demonstrates the agency that hovers within us all.
Автор: Bruneau Denise Janette Название: Heart Chimes ISBN: 1643901354 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781643901350 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2206.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Dr. Marla Devereaux tries to balance her career as a doctor with her duties as a wife until she discovers that her husband has been having an affair. Devastated with the loss of her marriage, Marla`s life suddenly changes when she receives a letter in the mail, informing her of an inheritance from her grandmother in Guntersville, Alabama.
Автор: Bruneau Denise Janette Название: Finding Home ISBN: 1643900390 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781643900391 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2344.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Bruneau Denise Janette Название: Finding Home ISBN: 1643900382 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781643900384 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4137.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Laura Bruneau, Beverly Timmons Название: Moose! The Reading Dog ISBN: 1557538131 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781557538130 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 2218.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Inspired by the true story of a therapy dog. Moose shares his story about finding his forever home and learning how to become a registered therapy dog. In the final chapter, Moose reflects on his journey and describes his love for helping children become better readers. Along the way, readers learn about hard work and the importance of finding and pursuing one`s dream.
Автор: Bruneau Edmond Andrae Название: The Totem: And Other Poetic Musings ISBN: 1936769018 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781936769018 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2068.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Bruneau Denise Janette Название: Lavender Sky ISBN: 1643492926 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781643492926 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2062.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Dr. Delaney Bartlett holds onto a painful secret from her past. As an obstetrician, she experiences the joy of bringing life into the world, and she loves her career. As a woman, her secret holds her happiness in bondage, and she wonders if she will ever have her own family. After her fianc of four years breaks off their engagement, Delaney moves away to the small town of Guntersville, Alabama, to make a fresh start. Ben Montgomery, the handsome operating room manager, is haunted by memories that leave his heart aching every day. He thought his move to Guntersville, Alabama, might help him escape his painful memories and feelings of loss. But even a few years after his move, he finds himself spiraling downward emotionally. Savannah Carter is a young woman who faces a difficult choice. She needs help and has no resources. She is scared and unsure of what she should do, and she is quickly losing hope. When God crosses the paths of these three people, miracles happen. The pain doesn't disappear, but each one finds unexpected kindness, love, and support. Through these new relationships, each one comes to understand God's love, His redemptive power, and the hope He offers.
Автор: Bruneau Sandra Название: Hail to the Snail ISBN: 1773706667 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781773706665 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3276.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Do you yearn for a life that is slower--one that allows you to do your own thing--to work and play at your own pace? Snails have so much to teach us They work hard, and are active in their communities, but on their own time. We can all take a page from the snail's playbook: just enjoy who we are and what we do. We can find new peace in our own spaces.
Автор: Bruneau Thomas C., Tollefson Scott D. Название: Who Guards the Guardians and How: Democratic Civil-Military Relations ISBN: 0292719248 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780292719248 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 4288.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The continued spread of democracy into the twenty-first century has seen two-thirds of the almost two hundred independent countries of the world adopting this model. In these newer democracies, one of the biggest challenges has been to establish the proper balance between the civilian and military sectors. A fundamental question of power must be addressed—who guards the guardians and how?
In this volume of essays, contributors associated with the Center for Civil-Military Relations in Monterey, California, offer firsthand observations about civil-military relations in a broad range of regions including Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Despite diversity among the consolidating democracies of the world, their civil-military problems and solutions are similar—soldiers and statesmen must achieve a deeper understanding of one another, and be motivated to interact in a mutually beneficial way. The unifying theme of this collection is the creation and development of the institutions whereby democratically elected civilians achieve and exercise power over those who hold a monopoly on the use of force within a society, while ensuring that the state has sufficient and qualified armed forces to defend itself against internal and external aggressors. Although these essays address a wide variety of institutions and situations, they each stress a necessity for balance between democratic civilian control and military effectiveness.
Автор: Bruneau Thomas Название: Science and Conscience: The Life of James Franck ISBN: 0804775486 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780804775489 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 13042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book develops a new approach to the analysis of civil-military relations by focusing on the effectiveness of the armed forces in fulfilling roles & missions, and on their efficiency in terms of cost. The approach is applied to the United States using official documents and interviews with policy-makers. In addition to analyzing the impact of defense reform initiatives over the past thirty years, the book includes the recent phenomenon of "contracting-out" security that has resulted in greater numbers of contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan than uniformed military personnel. While the book demonstrates that democratic civilian control of the military in the U.S. is not at issue, it reveals that there is little public control over Private Security Contractors due to a combination of the current restricted interpretation of what is an "inherently governmental function" and limited legal authority. This is despite the fact that PSCs have taken on roles and missions that were previously the responsibility of the uniformed military. Further, despite numerous efforts to redress the problem, current political and institutional barriers to reform are not likely to be overcome soon.
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