A Single Roll Of The Dice

Author : Trita Parsi
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300183771

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A Single Roll of the Dice by Trita Parsi Pdf

Have the diplomatic efforts of the Obama administration toward Iran failed? Was the Bush administration's emphasis on military intervention, refusal to negotiate, and pursuit of regime change a better approach? How can the United States best address the ongoing turmoil in Tehran? This book provides a definitive and comprehensive analysis of the Obama administration's early diplomatic outreach to Iran and discusses the best way to move toward more positive relations between the two discordant states. Trita Parsi, a Middle East foreign policy expert with extensive Capitol Hill and United Nations experience, interviewed 70 high-ranking officials from the U.S., Iran, Europe, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Brazil—including the top American and Iranian negotiators—for this book. Parsi uncovers the previously unknown story of American and Iranian negotiations during Obama's early years as president, the calculations behind the two nations' dealings, and the real reasons for their current stalemate. Contrary to prevailing opinion, Parsi contends that diplomacy has not been fully tried. For various reasons, Obama's diplomacy ended up being a single roll of the dice. It had to work either immediately—or not at all. Persistence and perseverance are keys to any negotiation. Neither Iran nor the U.S. had them in 2009.

Author : Stéphane Mallarmé
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-16
Category : Design
ISBN : 1950268942

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A Roll of the Dice by Stéphane Mallarmé Pdf

A contemporary and authentically designed translation of one of Stéphane Mallarmé's most famous poems.

Author : Daniel H. Joyner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190633257

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Iran's Nuclear Program and International Law by Daniel H. Joyner Pdf

This book provides an international legal analysis of the most important questions regarding Iran's nuclear program since 2002. Setting these legal questions in their historical and diplomatic context, this book aims to clarify how the relevant sources of international law - including primarily the 1968 Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty and IAEA treaty law - should be properly applied in the context of the Iran case. It provides an instructional case study of the application of these sources of international law, the lessons which can be applied to inform both the on-going legal and diplomatic dynamics surrounding the Iran nuclear dispute itself, as well as similar future cases. Some questions raised regard the watershed diplomatic accord reached between Iran and Western states in July, 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Program of Action. The answers will be of interests to diplomats and academics, as well as to anyone who is interested in understanding international law's application to this sensitive dispute in international relations.

Author : United States. Patent and Trademark Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1474 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Patents
ISBN : WISC:89077821429

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office by United States. Patent and Trademark Office Pdf

Author : P. J. Crowley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442255715

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Red Line by P. J. Crowley Pdf

Over the past quarter century, four consecutive American presidents—two Democrat, two Republican—have spent more time, diplomatic capital, and military resources on Iraq than any other country in the world. Much as the Vietnam syndrome cast a long shadow over American security policy in the decades after the end of the Vietnam War, Iraq provides the commanding narrative for this generation of American leaders. In this book, former Deputy Secretary of State P. J. Crowley, one of America’s most insightful national security commentators, unpacks the legacy of American triumphs and failures in Iraq . He argues that presidents have fallen victim to the Iraq Syndrome—the disconnect between politics, policy, strategy, and narrative—that has hampered America’s foreign policy in the Middle East and hotspots throughout the world. In order to maintain America’s global leadership role, Crowley argues that the next president must realign American’s national security politics, policies, strategies, and narrative for the long term.

Author : Ileen Haws
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781435736542

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Nothin' 2 Do by Ileen Haws Pdf

Games and activities that children enjoyed before there were electronic games, computers, televisions or radios. Games and activities from the 50's, 40's, 30's and even before. Games that were healthy, fun and enriching. Games that our children should enjoy today, but don't know how. Let's give them a chance to love the good things we loved! Teach them these games!

Author : Matt Shaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 138777235X

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Extreme Horror by Matt Shaw Pdf

They said I could not become a filmmaker. They said my screenplays were dull and clumsy with thin characterisation. My plots were predictable and endings lame. They said my directing was uninspired and ideas translated poorly to screen. They said my acting was laughable; scenes that were supposed to be tragic caused ripples of laughter. They said I would never make it and that - even if I did - no one wants horror anymore. They want fantasy. They want drama. Comedy, even has its place in the market. Not horror. It's stale. It is stagnant and done to death. Well, whatever they say, I am bringing horror back to the mainstream. It will be shown on every television station and shared across millions of social networking profiles. I am bringing horror back whether the audience wants it or not and it's going to be extreme...

Author : Jason Brown
Publisher : Emblem Editions
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-27
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780771016738

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Our Days Are Numbered by Jason Brown Pdf

A revealing and entertaining look at the world, as viewed through mathematical eyeglasses. From the moment our feet touch the floor in the morning until our head hits the pillow, numbers are everywhere. And yet most of us go through each day unaware of the mathematics that shapes our lives. In fact, many people go through life fearing and avoiding mathematics, making choices that keep it at arm’s length or further. Even basic math — like arithmetic — can seem baffling. In Our Days Are Numbered, Jason Brown leads the reader through a typical day, on a fascinating journey. He shows us the world through a mathematician's eyes and reveals the huge role that mathematics plays in our lives. It lies hidden within the electronics we use, the banking we do, and even the leisure activities we enjoy. Whether we’re putting a down payment on a new car, reading the financial pages, or listening to our favourite songs, math is behind it all. At once entertaining and informative, Our Days Are Numbered covers an array of mathematic concepts and explores the hidden links between mathematics and everyday life. Brown reveals that a basic understanding of math can make us more creative in the way we approach the world.

Author : Reiner Knizia
Publisher : Blue Terrier Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0973105216

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Dice Games Properly Explained by Reiner Knizia Pdf

World-renowned game designer Reiner Knizia has written the absolute classic on dice games and strategies. Straightforward and easy-to-read, this little gem gives detailed instructions, comprehensive odds, and insightful strategies on nearly 150 dice games and variations-several of which appear only within these pages.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780744037616

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Visual Encyclopedia by DK Pdf

Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources. This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's an expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop knowledge shop for the digital age-clear, simple, accurate, and unbiased. This book is a comprehensive guide to a huge range of human knowledge and includes over 4,000 images to bring information vividly to life. Its format is accessible to a wide range of readers, so it's ideal for a variety of ages, for home study-or simply for browsing for fun. Parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content. Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate easy-to-read family guide to science, nature, space, history, art, technology, leisure, culture, and more. The information is organized thematically for simple navigation, and clear signposting makes it easy to follow connections between subjects. For family, for study, for the simple pleasure of discovery, here is a trustworthy source of knowledge and enjoyment.

Author : Trita Parsi
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300218169

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Losing an Enemy by Trita Parsi Pdf

The definitive book on Obama's historic nuclear deal with Iran from the author of the Foreign Affairs Best Book on the Middle East in 2012 This timely book focuses on President Obama's deeply considered strategy toward Iran's nuclear program and reveals how the historic agreement of 2015 broke the persistent stalemate in negotiations that had blocked earlier efforts. The deal accomplished two major feats in one stroke: it averted the threat of war with Iran and prevented the possibility of an Iranian nuclear bomb. Trita Parsi, a Middle East foreign policy expert who advised the Obama White House throughout the talks and had access to decision-makers and diplomats on the U.S. and Iranian sides alike, examines every facet of a triumph that could become as important and consequential as Nixon's rapprochement with China. Drawing from more than seventy-five in-depth interviews with key decision-makers, including Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, this is the first authoritative account of President Obama's signature foreign policy achievement.

Author : Graham Oppy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139458894

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Arguing about Gods by Graham Oppy Pdf

In this book, Graham Oppy examines arguments for and against the existence of God. He shows that none of these arguments is powerful enough to change the minds of reasonable participants in debates on the question of the existence of God. His conclusion is supported by detailed analyses of the arguments as well as by the development of a theory about the purpose of arguments and the criteria that should be used in judging whether or not arguments are successful. Oppy discusses the work of a wide array of philosophers, including Anselm, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Kant, Hume and, more recently, Plantinga, Dembski, White, Dawkins, Bergman, Gale and Pruss.

Author : William Pender,David Saddler,Julia Shea,Derek Ward
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781107616042

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Cambridge 3 Unit Mathematics Year 12 Enhanced Version by William Pender,David Saddler,Julia Shea,Derek Ward Pdf

Contains features including a large number of fully worked examples which demonstrate mathematical processes and encourage independent learning

Author : David G. Taylor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781482235432

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The Mathematics of Games by David G. Taylor Pdf

The Mathematics of Games: An Introduction to Probability takes an inquiry-based approach to teaching the standard material for an introductory probability course. It also discusses different games and ideas that relate to the law of large numbers, as well as some more mathematical topics not typically found in similar books. Written in an accessible, student-friendly style, the book uses questions about various games (not just casino games) to motivate the mathematics. The author explains the examples in detail and offers ample exercises for students to practice their skills. Both "mini-excursions" appearing at the end of each chapter and the appendices delve further into interesting topics, including the St. Petersburg paradox, binomial and normal distributions, Fibonacci numbers, and the traveling salesman problem. By exploring games of chance, this text gives students a greater understanding of probability. It helps them develop the intuition necessary to make better, more informed decisions in strategic situations involving risk. It also prepares them to study the world of statistics.

Author : James D. Miller
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781936661787

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Singularity Rising by James D. Miller Pdf

In Ray Kurzweil's New York Times bestseller The Singularity is Near, the futurist and entrepreneur describes the Singularity, a likely future utterly different than anything we can imagine. The Singularity is triggered by the tremendous growth of human and computing intelligence that is an almost inevitable outcome of Moore's Law. Since the book's publication, the coming of the Singularity is now eagerly anticipated by many of the leading thinkers in Silicon Valley, from PayPal mastermind Peter Thiel to Google co-founder Larry Page. The formation of the Singularity University, and the huge popularity of the Singularity website kurzweilai.com, speak to the importance of this intellectual movement. But what about the average person? How will the Singularity affect our daily lives—our jobs, our families, and our wealth? Singularity Rising: Surviving and Thriving in a Smarter, Richer, and More Dangerous World focuses on the implications of a future society faced with an abundance of human and artificial intelligence. James D. Miller, an economics professor and popular speaker on the Singularity, reveals how natural selection has been increasing human intelligence over the past few thousand years and speculates on how intelligence enhancements will shape civilization over the next forty years. Miller considers several possible scenarios in this coming singularity: • A merger of man and machine making society fantastically wealthy and nearly immortal • Competition with billions of cheap AIs drive human wages to almost nothing while making investors rich • Businesses rethink investment decisions to take into account an expected future period of intense creative destruction • Inequality drops worldwide as technologies mitigate the cognitive cost of living in impoverished environments • Drugs designed to fight Alzheimer's disease and keep soldiers alert on battlefields have the fortunate side effect of increasing all of their users' IQs, which, in turn, adds a percentage points to worldwide economic growth Singularity Rising offers predictions about the economic implications for a future of widely expanding intelligence and practical career and investment advice on flourishing on the way to the Singularity.