Enemies Of The System

Author : Brian W. Aldiss
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504010344

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In the far future, a group of evolved utopians stranded on an inhospitable planet are unable to resist the reemergence of the human animal One million years in the future, the universe has become a utopia for the humans inhabiting it. Having evolved into the race homo uniformis—“man alike throughout”—they share a centralized nervous system and know nothing of war, disease, violence, emotion, or any of the ancient ills that plagued their ancestors. But while en route to a vacation that is light years from Earth, a small group of elite travelers find themselves marooned in the wilderness of the planet Lysenka. And they are not alone. Many millennia ago, during Earth’s darker days, human colonists came to this regenerate world, and the creatures their descendants became out of necessity bear little resemblance to the uniquely civilized beings now stranded in their midst. Here, in this place far removed from the protection of uniformity, there is only one rule: Adapt—or die. One of the twentieth century’s premier practitioners of the art of science fiction, Grand Master Brian W. Aldiss offers readers a startling look into the far future with a remarkable work of speculation that explores what it means to be human.

Author : Brian Wilson Aldiss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : English fiction
ISBN : 0586049967

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Author : Brian Aldiss
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007482474

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In the future, mankind’s physiology has been improved. Utopia prevails throughout the solar system, in a communistic system of government. When six of its members are lost on an unregenerate planet, the stresses begin to show.

Author : C West Churchman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1979-06-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : UCAL:B3981818

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Systems Approach & Enemies by C West Churchman Pdf

Churchman critically assesses the systems approach to social sciences in the light of recent criticisms. He is particularly concerned with the contentions that the systems approach with its rational models is at odds with reality in the human world of politics, morality, religion and aesthetics.

Author : Mark Jervis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402017346

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Insects as Natural Enemies by Mark Jervis Pdf

Over the past three decades there has been a dramatic increase in theoretical and practical studies on insect natural enemies. The appeal of insect predators, and parasitoids in particular, as research animals derives from the relative ease with which many species may be cultured and experimented with in the laboratory, the simple life cycles of most parasitoids, and the increasing demand for biological pest control. There is now a massive literature on insect natural enemies, so there is a great need for a general text that the enquiring student or research worker can use in deciding on approaches and techniques that are appropriate to the study and evaluation of such insects. This book fulfils that demand. A considerably updated and expanded version of a previous best-seller, it is an account of major aspects of the biology of predators and parasitoids, punctuated with information and advice on which experiments or observations to conduct, and how to carry them out. Guidance is provided, where necessary, on the literature that may need to be consulted on particular topics. While researchers can now refer to several books on parasitoids and predators, Insects as Natural Enemies is unique in emphasising practicalities. It is aimed at students and professional working in universities and both government and commercial institutes in the fields of pest management, agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

Author : C West Churchman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1979-06-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035460018

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Systems Approach & Enemies by C West Churchman Pdf

Churchman critically assesses the systems approach to social sciences in the light of recent criticisms. He is particularly concerned with the contentions that the systems approach with its rational models is at odds with reality in the human world of politics, morality, religion and aesthetics.

Author : Tim Weiner
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400067480

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Enemies by Tim Weiner Pdf

Presents the history of the FBI's secret intelligence operations, detailing how the bureau has been used to conduct political warfare, and how it became the most powerful intelligence service in the United States.

Author : Andy Stanley
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601421814

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Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley Pdf

CBA BESTSELLER • Break free from the destructive power of guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. Includes a six-week discussion guide. “Andy Stanley touches the right nerve at the right time.”—Shaunti Feldhahn, bestselling author of For Women Only and For Men Only Divorce. Job loss. Estrangement from family members. Broken friendships. The difficult circumstances you are dealing with today are likely being fed by one of four emotional forces that compels you to act in undesirable ways, sometimes even against your will. Andy Stanley explores each of these destructive forces—guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy—and how they infiltrate your life and damage your relationships. He says that, left unchallenged they have the power to destroy your home, your career, and your friendships. In Enemies of the Heart, Andy offers practical, biblical direction to help you fight back, to take charge of those feelings that mysteriously control you, and to restore your broken relationships. Previously released as It Came from Within

Author : Perry Link,Wu Dazhi
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780231556446

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I Have No Enemies by Perry Link,Wu Dazhi Pdf

Late one night in December 2008, police arrived at the home of Liu Xiaobo—China’s leading dissident, a key figure in the prodemocracy manifesto Charter 08—and took him away. When Liu won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize as a political prisoner, the award was bestowed on an empty chair. Inside China, the regime sought to erase every trace of his existence. Liu died of liver cancer in 2017 without ever having been allowed to return home. I Have No Enemies is the definitive biography of Liu Xiaobo, offering a meticulously researched account of the twists and turns of a remarkable life. Perry Link and Wu Dazhi explore Liu’s upbringing, immersion in classical Chinese poetry and philosophy, bold challenges to literary conformity, and involvement in democratic movements. They trace the lifelong evolution of his thinking and chronicle his persecution, incarceration, and death. I Have No Enemies emphasizes Liu’s principled commitment to dissent and the significance of the example he set in China and around the world. Liu was a farsighted strategist whose ultimate goal was “to change a regime by changing a society.” In Tiananmen Square, he showed others how to face down armed soldiers; in daily life, he looked for ways to build a more democratic culture. A powerful record of Liu’s life and times, this book also tells the story of a generation of Chinese intellectuals who sought a better way forward.

Author : Joseph H. Berke,Stella Pierides,Andrea Sabbadini,Stanley Schneider
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134731534

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Even Paranoids Have Enemies by Joseph H. Berke,Stella Pierides,Andrea Sabbadini,Stanley Schneider Pdf

'Even paranoids have enemies' is the reply Golda Meir is said to have made to Henry Kissinger who, during the 1973 Sinai talks, accused her of being paranoid for hesitating to grant further concessions to the Arabs. It is used as part of the title of this book to highlight the complex relationship between paranoia and persecution.The politics of the Middle East, the pressures within Japanese society, the dynamics of the drug scene, racism, and the effects of mechanical thinking in institutions and cultures all serve to illustrate in this book the intimate connections between paranoia and persecution. Contributors examine the ways in which paranoia and persecution are experienced at the individual, institutional and macrosocial level. They draw on theoretical perspectives from a range of disciplines in an exploration of both the psychological impact of paranoid processes and the extent to which these processes are rooted in political and cultural exigency.

Author : Roy van Driesche,Mark Hoddle,Ted Center
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444300413

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Control of Pests and Weeds by Natural Enemies by Roy van Driesche,Mark Hoddle,Ted Center Pdf

Biological control – utilizing a population of natural enemies to seasonally or permanently suppress pests – is not a new concept. The cottony cushion scale, which nearly destroyed the citrus industry of California, was controlled by an introduced predatory insect in the 1880s. Accelerated invasions by insects and spread of weedy non-native plants in the last century have increased the need for the use of biological control. Use of carefully chosen natural enemies has become a major tool for the protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity and agricultural and urban environments. This book offers a multifaceted yet integrated discussion on two major applications of biological control: permanent control of invasive insects and plants at the landscape level and temporary suppression of both native and exotic pests in farms, tree plantations, and greenhouses. Written by leading international experts in the field, the text discusses control of invasive species and the role of natural enemies in pest management. This book is essential reading for courses on Invasive Species, Pest Management, and Crop Protection. It is an invaluable reference book for biocontrol professionals, restorationists, agriculturalists, and wildlife biologists. Further information and resources can be found on the Editor’s own website at: www.invasiveforestinsectandweedbiocontrol.info/index.htm

Author : Lydia M. Brown,Peter C. Ellsworth,Scott Bundy,David Kerns,Ayman Mostafa,Garrett B. Hughes,Patrick Porter,Steven E. Naranjo,Alfred Fournier
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Field crops
ISBN : 9781304664075

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Natural Enemies of the Southwest : A field guide to the arthropod natural enemies of southwestern field crops by Lydia M. Brown,Peter C. Ellsworth,Scott Bundy,David Kerns,Ayman Mostafa,Garrett B. Hughes,Patrick Porter,Steven E. Naranjo,Alfred Fournier Pdf

Author : Mark A. Jervis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402026256

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Insects as Natural Enemies by Mark A. Jervis Pdf

Over the past three decades there has been a dramatic increase in theoretical and practical studies on insect natural enemies. This considerably updated and expanded version of a previous best-seller is an account of major aspects of the biology of predators and parasitoids, punctuated with information and advice on which experiments or observations to conduct, and how to carry them out. It emphasizes practicalities and also provides guidance on further literature.

Author : Robert K. Ulmstead
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : UCLA:L0106951635

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Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer by Robert K. Ulmstead Pdf

The Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) has pursued a nuclear program since 1985. In February 2006, with the last round of international negotiations having failed and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) having reported the dossier to the United Nations Security Council, Tehran is on the precipice of being able to field a nuclear weapon at a time convenient to the IRI. A nuclear-armed Iran will change the strategic calculus in the Middle East and Central Asia and present new risks to US interests in the region. This monograph will address the issue of a nuclear-armed Iran from four perspectives; historical patterns of Iranian behavior with respect to foreign influence, a western perspective of these patterns, a technical review of Iran's nuclear program, and a methodology called systemic operational design (SOD). SOD is an application of systems theory to operational art that focuses on the relationships between the entities within a system to translate strategic direction and policy into an operational design. This systemic approach, synthesizes the Iranian historical pattern of balancing one foreign power with another while simultaneously seeking to limit foreign influence with the Western perspectives of international politics and the technical realities of Iran's nuclear program. A design that seeks to "keep our friends close and our enemies closer" by simultaneously pursuing economic growth and regional stability through reopening of the US embassy in Iran while disrupting the foreign networks that support the proliferation of nuclear technology along with those that finance and support the foreign activities of Iran's IRGC and Hezbollah provides an initial frame and direction for action to manage the risks posed by a nuclear-armed Iran.

Author : Richard K. Betts
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231138895

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Enemies of Intelligence by Richard K. Betts Pdf

Combining study with experience, Richard K. Betts draws on three decades of work within the U.S. intelligence community to illuminate the paradoxes and problems that frustrate the intelligence process. Unlike America's efforts to improve its defenses against natural disasters, strengthening its strategic assessment capabilities means outwitting crafty enemies who operate beyond U.S. borders. It also requires looking within to the organizational and political dynamics of collecting information and determining its implications for policy. Betts outlines key strategies for better intelligence gathering and assessment. He describes how fixing one malfunction can create another; in what ways expertise can be both a vital tool and a source of error and misjudgment; the pitfalls of always striving for accuracy in intelligence, which in some cases can render it worthless; the danger, though unavoidable, of "politicizing" intelligence; and the issue of secrecy--when it is excessive, when it is insufficient, and how limiting privacy can in fact protect civil liberties. Grounding his arguments in extensive theory and policy analysis, Betts takes a comprehensive and realistic look at the convergence of knowledge and power in facing the intelligence challenges of the twenty-first century.