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Society & social sciences
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612347738
- ISBN
- 9781612347738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.24
€ 40.99
€ 35.24
Paperback. Originally published in hardcover in 2010 by Praeger. Num Pages: 127 pages, 12 B&W photos. BIC Classification: JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612346298
- ISBN
- 9781612346298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.61
€ 20.99
€ 20.61
Hardback. American foreign policy since World War II has actively sought to reshape both domestic and international orders, hoping to hasten the coming of the "end of history" in a peaceful democratic utopia. While the end of the Cold War heightened optimism that this goal was near, American foreign policymakers still face dramatic challenges. Num Pages: 240 pages, notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBLX; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612345390
- ISBN
- 9781612345390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.11
€ 33.11
Hardback. One out of three Americans is now living at or below the poverty line, according to recent studies. How did this happen? Woody Klein explores the anti-poverty programs - or lack thereof - during each successive administration, explaining how and why no president thus far has been able to end poverty. Num Pages: 248 pages, appendixes; notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612341941
- ISBN
- 9781612341941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.11
€ 33.11
hardcover. Straightening the Bell Curve offers a new way of looking at the distressingly persistent subject of intelligence research as it relates to race and gender. Num Pages: 178 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ; JFSL3; JHBC; JMRN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612341910
- ISBN
- 9781612341910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.11
€ 28.11
hardcover. Two of the most prominent trends in world affairs over the past decade-the projection of American power abroad and high energy prices-have made for some strange bedfellows. Flush with oil revenues, autocratic governments in Venezuela, Iran, and Russia have tried to counter U.S. influence not only in Latin America but around the world. Num Pages: 234 pages, figures; notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1KBB; 1KLSV; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612340159
- ISBN
- 9781612340159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.11
€ 33.11
hardcover. "A Free Man of Color and His Hotel" weaves the story of a uniquely successful black businessman into the burgeoning post-Civil War political struggle that pitted the federal government against the states' desire to remain autonomous. Born in Washington, D.C. Num Pages: 184 pages, 8 b notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597978330
- ISBN
- 9781597978330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.61
€ 30.61
paperback. Regardless of time, place, and blood type, Laura Enright cordially invites you into the dark underworld of the vampire. She sheds light (but not too much) on this captivating, age-defying creature by exploring topics ranging from the powers it can possess to what will kill it - for good. Series: Most Wanted. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; WDKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597976787
- ISBN
- 9781597976787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.25
€ 16.99
€ 16.25
hardcover. New York City has long been a breeding ground for spies, saboteurs, terrorists, and other threats to the nation and its greatest city. Battleground New York City examines the history of domestic security operations and the people and agencies involved in safeguarding "the city that never sleeps". Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 b notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BTC; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597976770
- ISBN
- 9781597976770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.67
€ 30.99
€ 28.67
hardcover. Every ten years political representation in the U.S.House of Representatives is redistributed (reapportioned) among the fifty states.The process began anew with the 2010 census, which is counting the nation's population as the basis for reapportionment.The decennial census has a history wrought with failures and inaccurate counts. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597976718
- ISBN
- 9781597976718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.85
€ 31.85
Hardback. In March 2004, Capt. Jason Whiteley was appointed the governance officer for Al Dora, one of Baghdad's most violent districts. His job was to establish and oversee a council structure for Iraqis that would allow them to begin governing themselves. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16 b&w photos, 1 map, index. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBWS5; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597975445
- ISBN
- 9781597975445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.09
€ 48.09
Hardback. Since the United Nations adopted the principle of self-determination in 1945, great powers have found that military strength is no guarantee of success in small wars fought against insurgents who use guerrilla and terrorist tactics. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBWS4; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597975377
- ISBN
- 9781597975377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.85
€ 31.99
€ 31.85
Hardback. The most visible face of terrorism-which is embedded in the conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the border region between the two countries-could mask an even bigger danger. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597975285
- ISBN
- 9781597975285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 32.74
€ 35.99
€ 32.74
Hardback. Spans a century of American foreign policymaking, from the Spanish- American War of 1898 to the attacks of September 11, 2001. Michael J. Nojeim and David P. Kilroy carefully examine twelve foreign-policy landmarks, each of which played a crucial role in shaping world history and led to profound changes in US foreign policy. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597975261
- ISBN
- 9781597975261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.59
€ 40.59
hardcover. On November 4, 2008, the election of Barack Hussein Obama as the forty-fourth president of the United States showed that the country had finally overcome its most hurtful, shameful, and enduring legacy-slavery. Though Obama's election showed progress, the John McCain-Sarah Palin campaign and the Republican Party used age-old smear campaign tactics. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JPFM; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597975124
- ISBN
- 9781597975124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.11
€ 28.11
The Three Circles of War. Understanding the Dynamics of Conflict in Ir...
Gregg, Heather Selma; Rothstein, Hy S.; Arqui...
hardcover. The most effective strategies in a war as complicated as the three-level conflict in Iraq are intertwined and complementary, according to the editors of this volume. This book has broad implications for future decisions about war and peace in the twenty-first century. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597974998
- ISBN
- 9781597974998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.79€ 50.14
€ 53.79
€ 50.14
paperback. Compiled to meet the challenges of a security environment, this book is based on an innovative Department of Defense (DOD) workshop. It examines strategic trends, their defense relevance, how they may overlap to produce strategic 'shocks' and how the United States might prepare for such events to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. Num Pages: 340 pages, 7 tables, 20 figures. BIC Classification: JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597974950
- ISBN
- 9781597974950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.91
€ 37.99
€ 35.91
hardcover. Rarely has a foreign policy event spawned such interest in international public opinion as has the Iraq War. Editor(s): Sobel, Richard; Furia, Peter; Barrett, Bethany. Num Pages: 322 pages, tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBWS5; JPS; JPVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597974929
- ISBN
- 9781597974929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.57
€ 70.57
paperback. Both U.S. and Japanese policymakers understand that leveraging military resources during a disaster is an opportunity to save lives and property, to help maintain stability and prosperity in affected nations, and to promote the allies' diplomatic interests. Num Pages: 132 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597974066
- ISBN
- 9781597974066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.17
€ 27.17
hardcover. That American forces should torture prisoners in their "war" on terror is disturbing, but more shocking still is that the highest officials of the Bush-Cheney administration planned, authorized, encouraged, and concealed these war crimes. Num Pages: 370 pages, 12 b+w photographs. BIC Classification: JPVH; JPWL; JWXK; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597973878
- ISBN
- 9781597973878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.60
€ 35.60