Nexis

Author : A.L. Davroe
Publisher : Entangled: Teen
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781633751224

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Nexis by A.L. Davroe Pdf

In the domed city of Evanescence, appearance is everything. A Natural Born among genetically altered Aristocrats, all Ella ever wanted was to be like everyone else. Augmented, sparkling, and perfect. Then...the crash. Devastated by her father's death and struggling with her new physical limitations, Ella is terrified to learn she is not just alone, but little more than a prisoner. Her only escape is to lose herself in Nexis, the hugely popular virtual reality game her father created. In Nexis she meets Guster, a senior player who guides Ella through the strange and compelling new world she now inhabits. He offers Ella guidance, friendship...and something more. Something that allows her to forget about the "real" world and makes her feel whole again. But when their separate worlds collide, Ella will have to choose between love and survival. Because Nexis isn’t quite the game everyone thinks it is. And it’s been waiting for Ella.

Author : Paul Emanuelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1552 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Government purchasing
ISBN : 043347453X

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Government Procurement by Paul Emanuelli Pdf

Author : Steven Emanuel
Publisher : Emanuel Publishing Corporation
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Information storage and retrieval systems
ISBN : MINN:31951D01368508M

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Lexis-Nexis for Law Students by Steven Emanuel Pdf

Author : Peter S. Henne
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501770524

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Religious Appeals in Power Politics by Peter S. Henne Pdf

Religious Appeals in Power Politics examines how states use, or attempt to use, confessional appeals to religious belief and conscience to advance political strategies and objectives. Through case studies of the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, Peter S. Henne demonstrates that religion, although not as high profile or well-funded a tool as economic sanctions or threats of military force, remains a potent weapon in international relations. Public policy analysis often minimizes the role of religion, favoring military or economic matters as the "important" arenas of policy debate. As Henne shows, however, at transformative moments in political history, states turn to faith-based appeals to integrate or fragment international coalitions. Henne highlights Saudi Arabia's 1960s rivalry with Egypt, the United States's post-9/11 leadership in the global war on terrorism, and the Russian Federation's contemporary expansionism both to reveal the presence and power of calls for religious unity and to emphasize the uncertainty and anxiety such appeals can create. Religious Appeals in Power Politics offers a bold corrective to those who consider religion as tangential to military or economic might.

Author : David M. Cottrell
Publisher : Irwin Professional Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Accounting
ISBN : CORNELL:31924085811846

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Business and Accounting Research Using Lexis-Nexis by David M. Cottrell Pdf

Author : Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP,Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09
Category : Discrimination in employment
ISBN : 1554967635

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Accommodation Issues in the Workplace by Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP,Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP Staff Pdf

Author : Colin H. Kahl
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691188379

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States, Scarcity, and Civil Strife in the Developing World by Colin H. Kahl Pdf

Over the past several decades, civil and ethnic wars have undermined prospects for economic and political development, destabilized entire regions of the globe, and left millions dead. States, Scarcity, and Civil Strife in the Developing World argues that demographic and environmental stress--the interactions among rapid population growth, environmental degradation, inequality, and emerging scarcities of vital natural resources--represents one important source of turmoil in today's world. Kahl contends that this type of stress places enormous strains on both societies and governments in poor countries, increasing their vulnerability to armed conflict. He identifies two pathways whereby this process unfolds: state failure and state exploitation. State failure conflicts occur when population growth, environmental degradation, and resource inequality weaken the capacity, legitimacy, and cohesion of governments, thereby expanding the opportunities and incentives for rebellion and intergroup violence. State exploitation conflicts, in contrast, occur when political leaders themselves capitalize on the opportunities arising from population pressures, natural resource scarcities, and related social grievances to instigate violence that serves their parochial interests. Drawing on a wide array of social science theory, this book argues that demographically and environmentally induced conflicts are most likely to occur in countries that are deeply split along ethnic, religious, regional, or class lines, and which have highly exclusive and discriminatory political systems. The empirical portion of the book evaluates the theoretical argument through in-depth case studies of civil strife in the Philippines, Kenya, and numerous other countries. The book concludes with an analysis of the challenges demographic and environmental change will pose to international security in the decades ahead.

Author : Seung-Ho Joo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351914321

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North Korea's Foreign Policy under Kim Jong Il by Seung-Ho Joo Pdf

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) joined the rank of nuclear powers in October 2006 after exploding its first nuclear device. The test was not fully successful yet it unequivocally demonstrated North Korea's nuclear weapons capability. North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong-il remains as unpredictable and mysterious as ever. This comprehensive study brings together leading scholars in the field to examine the country's current foreign policy under Kim Jong-il as well as its bilateral relations with the USA, China, Russia, Japan and South Korea.

Author : Michael G. Lacy,Kent A. Ono
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780814765296

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Critical Rhetorics of Race by Michael G. Lacy,Kent A. Ono Pdf

In this collection scholars seek to examine the complicated and contradictory terrain of the rhetorics of race while moving the field of communication in a more intellectually productive direction.

Author : Heather Urbanski
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786429165

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Plagues, Apocalypses and Bug-Eyed Monsters by Heather Urbanski Pdf

Speculative fiction--both science fiction and fantasy--reflects, among other things, the fears of the culture that created it, contributing (perhaps unconsciously) to our efforts to prevent our fears from coming true. While the names and media change over time, the themes of speculative fiction have a long history. Nineteenth century works such as Frankenstein and The Invisible Man contain many of the same messages as the more modern tales of Terminator, Jurassic Park and even Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, although almost a century separates their creation. This critical study discusses the ways in which speculative fiction reflects societal fears and analyzes how such cautionary tales contribute to society's efforts to avoid the realization of these fears. Beginning with a discussion of the nature of speculative fiction, it takes a look at the characteristics of the cautionary tale. The core of the book, however, is the concept of the "Nightmares Model," which examines and categorizes the repetition of specific themes within the genre. The dangers of science and technology, the perils of power, and the threat of the unknown are discussed as recurrent themes within a variety of works in prose, film and television. Works analyzed range from Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea to 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Blair Witch Project. Sources include the author's own observations as a member of the genre's fandom, a variety of published commentaries and the perspectives of contemporary professionals gained through personal interviews and panel discussions.

Author : Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471039815

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Proven Strategies in Competitive Intelligence by Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals Pdf

Tested-in-the-trenches competitive intelligence techniques used at today's top companies This book brings together the best thinking and practices in competitive intelligence (CI) currently being used at many of today's most successful companies. Featuring contributions from leading industry executives, it covers CI strategies across a wide range of business functions, including marketing and sales, market research and forecasting, product development, and teams. The only book on the subject offering a comprehensive view of CI, from the CEO down to the tactical CI team Numerous case studies vividly illustrating cutting-edge CI techniques in action

Author : Amanda Giguere
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786461875

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The Plays of Yasmina Reza on the English and American Stage by Amanda Giguere Pdf

The seven plays to date of Yasmina Reza, one of France’s most prominent female playwrights, are popular both in France and abroad. Despite her commercial success, her plays have often been ignored in academic circles, and few scholars have attempted to explore the mechanics of her playwriting. This text seeks to unpack the essentials of Reza’s style and to explore each play as a component of Reza’s theatrical oeuvre. The result is a fuller understanding of her theatrical poetics and her development as an artist.

Author : Scott Dworkin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781510750395

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Meet the Candidates 2020: Joe Biden by Scott Dworkin Pdf

Is Joe Biden the right Democrat to face Trump in 2020? Decide by reading this guide to his policies, accomplishments as vice president to Barack Obama, and complicated past as a Congressman. Even before he decided to run, Joe Biden was the most popular Democratic candidate for president in 2020. On the heels of serving as vice president, and close friend, to Barack Obama, Biden’s resume and likability position the former Congressman from Delaware as the favorite for the nomination. He holds s strong lead in the polls. But Joe Biden’s legacy is much more complicated. He chaired the Foreign Relations and Senate Judiciary Committees, but his treatment of Anita Hill in the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court hearings will be a black mark on his candidacy. He oversaw successful Great Recession relief and the Violence Against Women Act and ultimately received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but the racial statements from his past will reflect poorly when promoted by Republicans and fellow Democratic candidates. And Biden has faced allegations of inappropriate touching by several women. Meet the Candidates 2020: Joe Biden: A Voter’s Guide will explore these contradictions and help you decide if Biden is your choice for 2020. The Meet the Candidates 2020 series is the informed voter’s guide to making a decision in the 2020 Democratic primary and presidential election. Each book gives an unbiased, political insider’s analysis of each contender, featuring: candidate interviews; an introduction by campaign advisor, Democratic Coalition co-founder, and Dworkin Report host Scott Dworkin; and compilation and writing by Occupy Democrats Editor at Large Grant Stern. In two hours of reading, you’ll understand their defining characteristics, credentials, campaign issues, challenges, presidential chances, and everything else you need to know to decide who should challenge Donald Trump. Whether it’s for Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Cory Booker, or another, Meet the Candidates is what you need to make an informed vote for president in 2020.

Author : Karen Sparck Jones,Peter Willett
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1558604545

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Readings in Information Retrieval by Karen Sparck Jones,Peter Willett Pdf

This compilation of original papers on information retrieval presents an overview, covering both general theory and specific methods, of the development and current status of information retrieval systems. Each chapter contains several papers carefully chosen to represent substantive research work that has been carried out in that area, each is preceded by an introductory overview and followed by supported references for further reading.

Author : Scott F. Abernathy
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 1456 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483323862

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American Government by Scott F. Abernathy Pdf

Real People. Real Stories. Real Politics. Politics involves people, from many backgrounds, struggling to make their voices heard. Real people, telling their stories, reflect our ideals, choices, and collective experiences as a nation. In American Government: Stories of a Nation, author Scott Abernathy tunes in to these voices, showing how our diverse ideas shape the way we participate and behave, the laws we live by, and the challenges we face. Each chapter features real stories illustrating how the American political system is the product of strategies, calculations, and miscalculations of countless individuals. Students learn the nuts and bolts of political science through these compelling stories. Learning concepts in context is a tested learning technique that works to help ideas stick. The key concepts are memorable because they are tied to real politics, where students see political action and political choices shaping how institutions advance or impede the fulfillment of fundamental ideas. Not only will all students see themselves reflected in the pages, but they will come to understand that they, too, are strategic players in American politics, with voices that matter. Just like the Full version, The Essentials edition is perfect for instructors who don’t wish to cover the last three chapters on policy.