A major history of Afghanistan and its changing political culture Afghanistan traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth century to the Taliban resurgence today. Thomas Barfield introduces readers to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in Afghanistan, explaining what unites them as Afghans despite the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them. He shows how governing these peoples was relatively easy when power was concentrated in a small dynastic elite, but how this delicate political order broke down in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when Afghanistan's rulers mobilized rural militias to expel first the British and later the Soviets. Armed insurgency proved remarkably successful against the foreign occupiers, but it also undermined the Afghan government's authority and rendered the country ever more difficult to govern as time passed. B

This new edition is a comprehensive manual of the rules ofprocedure for the conduct of business at the UN General Assembly,at international conferences and at assemblies ofinter-governmental organisations such as the IAEA, ICAO, ILO, IMOand WHO. It examines the legal basis of these rules, the history oftheir development and the attempts at their codification. At theheart of the book is an examination of the practical applicationsof rules of procedure. Sabel also considers whether certainprocedural rules and applications have become so well establishedthat they have now attained the status of customary internationallaw. The book is of interest to those involved in internationallaw, international relations and international organisations. Italso serves as a practical manual for delegates to the UN GeneralAssembly and to international conferences.

A gripping chronicle of courage in captivity, of sacrifice andsurvival, Conduct Under Fire recounts the fierce, bloodybattles of Bataan and Corregidor through the eyes of the author’sfather and three fellow navy doctors taken prisoner by the Japanesein 1942. During their three and a half years of imprisonment, thedoctors struggled daily against disease and starvation, fightingfor their own lives as well as the lives of their fellow prisoners.Based on extensive interviews with American, British, Australian,and Japanese veterans, as well as diaries, letters, and war crimestestimony, Conduct Under Fire is an unforgettable account ofbravery and ingenuity, one that reveals the long shadow the warcast on the lives of those who fought it.

《追求卓越》是作者对第二语言（英语）教学中的专家知能所作的开创性研究成果，书中通过对四位第二语言教师进行的案例研究，看到了教学新手和专家型教师在行为方式和拥有知识方面的诸多不同。

《芬兰》将向读者讲述芬兰奇迹和荣誉背后那一个个鲜活的故事，引导读者徜徉在如诗如画的美丽国度中。芬兰，一个人口只有530万的北欧小国，却拥有“森林王国”、“欧洲绿色之肺”、“千岛之国”和“圣诞老人故乡”等诸多的美称。2000-2004提。芬兰连续四年被评为世界上腐败程度、廉洁程度高的国家。在世界经济论坛公布的全球竞争力报告中，芬兰三度蝉联榜首。芬兰还是全球移动电话产品市场的头号，2003年诺基亚公司手机的发货量达1.8亿部，占全球市场份额的35％。是什么造就了芬兰的奇迹？是什么使得“小国寡民”的芬兰拥有如此之多的世界桂冠？

How do our feelings for others shape our attitudes and conducttowards them? Is morality primarily a matter of rational choice, orinstinctual feeling? Joseph Duke Filonowicz takes the reader on anengaging, informative tour of some of the main issues inphilosophical ethics, explaining and defending the ideas of theearly-modern British sentimentalists. These philosophers -Shaftesbury, Hutcheson, Hume, and Smith - argued that it is ourfeelings, and not our 'reason', which ultimately determine how wejudge what is good or bad, right or wrong, and how we choose to acttowards our fellow human beings. Filonowicz draws on contemporarysociology and evolutionary biology as well as present-day moraltheory to examine and defend the sentimentalist view and tochallenge the rationalistic character of contemporary ethics. Hisbook will appeal to readers interested in both history ofphilosophy and current ethical debates.

In June, 1944, American and Japanese carrier fleets made theirway through the Philippine Sea, both hoping to take control of thevital Marianas Islands. When they met, they embarked upon a navalengagement that escalated into the most spectacular aircraftcarrier battle in history. Here is the true account of the battle,told from both sides-by those who were there. Drawing upon numerousinterviews as well as official sources, Clash of theCarriers is an unforgettable testimonial to the bravery ofthose who fought and those who died in a battle that will never beforgotten.

First published in 1945 and never out of print, this is the second volume of one of the most famous and influential works of the twentieth century.

The true, bewildering story of a young woman’sdisappearance, the nightmare of a small town obsessed withdelivering justice, and the bizarre dream of a poor, uneducated manaccused of murder—a case that chillingly parallels the one,occurring in the very same town, chronicled by John Grisham in The Innocent Man. On April 28, 1984, Denice Haraway disappeared from her job at aconvenience store on the outskirts of Ada, Oklahoma, and the sleepytown erupted. Tales spread of rape, mutilation, and murder, and thepolice set out on a relentless mission to bring someone to justice.Six months later, two local men—Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot—werearrested and brought to trial, even though they repudiated their“confessions,” no body had been found, no weapon had been produced,and no eyewitnesses had come forward. The Dreams of Ada is astory of politics and morality, of fear and obsession. It is also amoving, compelling portrait of one small town living through anightmare.

An absolutely wonderful book. --Russell Baker "Rick Bragg writes like a man on fire. And All Over but theShoutin' is a work of art. While reading this book, I fell in lovewith Rick Bragg's mother, Margaret Bragg, a hundred times. I feltlike I was reading one of the prophets in the Old Testament whenreading parts of this book. I thought of Melville, I thought ofFaulkner. Because I love the English language, I knew I was readingone of the best books I've ever read. By explaining his life to theworld, Rick Bragg explained part of my life to me. You feel thingsin every line this man writes. His sentences bleed on you. I weptwhen the book ended. I never met Rick Bragg in my life, but Icalled him up and told him he'd written a masterpiece, and I sentflowers to his mother." --Pat Conroy "Searingly honest, beautifully written, All Over but the Shoutin'is perhaps the most courageous thing Pulitzer Prize-winningjournalist Rick Bragg has ever written. Making his reputation on

Burn Fat Faster with your favorite foods Author, fitness expert, and Body-for-Life champion Joel Marionoften found himself doing exactly what we all do when a diet simplyisn’t working: quitting. But through a series of diet “screwups,”Joel discovered a startling truth: cheating on your diet canactually accelerate fat loss. Here, finally, is a diet that workswith your body to help you lose fat faster than restrictive dietingever could. The Cheat to Lose Diet includes a simple weekly plan inwhich more carbohydrates are deliberately added with each passingday, leading up to the “Cheat Day,” when you’ll cheat BIG with allyour favorite foods. Never again will you feel guilty for indulgingin the foods you love, because you’ll learn that dietary cheatingis absolutely vital to your success. This innovative new diet plan has already helped dieters around theworld lose weight and keep it off–so start cheating and losingtoday! “Based on cutting-edge medical research, The Cheat to Los

Is Candida Yeast Ruining Your Good Health? Have you been told your health problems are all in your head? Doyou suffer from low energy, depression, digestive problems, and/orexcessive skin irritation? If so, you may have an overgrowth of acommon yeast, Candida albicans. Fueled by everything from diet tomedication to environmental factors, this hidden epidemic affectsas many as 90 percent of Americans and Canadians—men, women, andchildren alike. Now there are effective alternatives to your suffering. Thiseye-opening guide will help you conquer Candida and achieve optimalmental, physical, and emotional health. Inside, you willdiscover: ·Holistic, natural, herbal, and vitamin supplements that combatCandida Yeast ·Innovative tips for improving your lifestyle and maintaining ahealthy mind and body ·Wholesome diet and menu options that taste delicious ·New medical and nutritional guidelines for asthma, cancer,diabetes, and more

What you need to know to have the best birth experience foryou. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin,the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys ofnatural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancientwisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthingexperience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care,Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant motherscomprehensive information on everything from the all-importantmind-body connection to how to give birth without technologicalintervention. Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, thisinvaluable resource includes:? Reducing the pain of labor withoutdrugs--and the miraculous roles touch and massage play ? What really happens during labor ? Orgasmic birth--making birth pleasurable ? Episiotomy--is it really necessary? ? Common methods of inducing labor--and which to avoid at allcosts ? Tips for maximizing your c

Stylish, convincing, wise, funny–and just in time: theultimate non-diet book, which could radically change the way youthink and live. French women don’t get fat, but they do eat bread and pastry,drink wine, and regularly enjoy three-course meals. In herdelightful tale, Mireille Guiliano unlocks the simple secrets ofthis “French paradox”–how to enjoy food and stay slim and healthy.Hers is a charming, sensible, and powerfully life-affirming view ofhealth and eating for our times. As a typically slender French girl, Mireille (Meer-ray) went toAmerica as an exchange student and came back fat. That shock senther into an adolescent tailspin, until her kindly family physician,“Dr. Miracle,” came to the rescue. Reintroducing her to classicprinciples of French gastronomy plus time-honored secrets of thelocal women, he helped her restore her shape and gave her a wholenew understanding of food, drink, and life. The key? Not guilt ordeprivation but learning to get the most f

"I heard you paint houses" are the first words Jimmy Hoffaever spoke to Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran. To paint a house is tokill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the walls andfloors. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviewsFrank Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more thantwenty-five hits for the mob, and for his friend Hoffa. Sheeranlearned to kill in the U.S. Army, where he saw an astonishing 411days of active combat duty in Italy during World War II. Afterreturning home he became a hustler and hit man, working forlegendary crime boss Russell Bufalino. Eventually he would rise toa position of such prominence that in a RICO suit then-U.S.Attorney Rudy Giuliani would name him as one of only twonon-Italians on a list of 26 top mob figures. When Bufalino orderedSheeran to kill Hoffa, he did the deed, knowing that if he hadrefused he would have been killed himself. Sheeran's important andfascinating story includes new information on other famous murders,and

"The fandom driving the magazine is infectious, and the bestpieces are simply essential.... A large part of Anthology's draw,as with Wax Poetics the magazine, is how gorgeous it looks: Manypieces come with lovingly reproduced album covers and 45 labels,arrayed neatly like so much record-collector porn." (The Onion A.V. Club) Wax Poetics Anthology, Volume 1, the first book from the esteemedmusic journal showcasing everyone from jazz and hip-hopheavyweights to soul and funk musicians, gathers articles fromtheir first five issues into an attractive hardbound edition filledwith vintage photos and album art. Including profiles of theWu-Tang Clan's RZA, funk drummers Clyde Stubblefield and John"Jab'O" Starks, Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn, the late jazzbassist and composer Charles Mingus, and many more, this firstinstallment of the Wax Poetics Anthology is a must-have for recordcollectors and music connoisseurs alike.

John Maynard Keynes (1883–1946) was the most important economistof the twentieth century. He was also a philosopher who wrote onethics and the theory of probability and was a central figure inthe Bloomsbury Group of writers and artists. In this volumecontributors from a wide range of disciplines offer newinterpretations of Keynes's thought, explain the links betweenKeynes's philosophy and his economics, and place his work andKeynesianism - the economic theory, the principles of economicpolicy, and the political philosophy - in their historical context.Chapter topics include Keynes's philosophical engagement with G. E.Moore and Franz Brentano, his correspondence, the role of hisGeneral Theory in the creation of modern macroeconomics, and themany meanings of Keynesianism. New readers will find this the mostconvenient, accessible guide to Keynes currently available.Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of recentdevelopments in the interpretation of Keynes.

The effective and fun–filled way to teach spelling to elementary studentsThe Spelling Teacher′s Lesson–a–Day gives teachers 180 engaging and ready–to–use lessons–one for each day of the school year–that boost spelling skills in students grades 3–6. These lessons may be used as "sponge" or "hook" activities (five–minute lessons to start off each school day) or teachers may simply pick and choose activities from within the book for the occasional spelling lesson. Fry teaches spelling patterns by contrasting homophones (like–sounding words) to help students recognize these spelling patterns in more complex words. He also boosts students′ spelling skills by demystifying contractions, abbreviations, capitalization, silent letters, suffixes and prefixes, and more.Offers an easy–to–use method for teaching spelling that has been proven to be effectiveIncludes 180 ready–to–use, reproducible lessons–one for each day of the school yearA new volume in the new series 5–Minute FUN

"The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature" offers penetrating insights into the lives and opinions of some of the most significant players in the cultural life of the 20th century. Carl Gustav Jung was at the heart of that cultural life, pioneering, along with Freud, a new interpretation of what it meant to be human in the modern age. This volume reveals the full range of Jung's involvement in this process, from his famous analysis of "Psychology and Literature" to his landmark texts on Joyce's "Ulysses" and Picasso's paintings. Jung writes of Freud from the perspective of one who was "permitted a deep glimpse into the mind of this remarkable man," and through the memories and opinions recorded in "The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature", the reader is offered a similar privilege.

In Black Feminist Thought, originally published in 1990, Patricia Hill Collins explores the words and ideas of black feminist intellectuals and writers. She provides an interpretive framework for the work of a range of prominent thinkers and draws from fiction, poetry, music and oral history, to provide a superbly crafted and revolutionary book that gave the first synthetic overview of black feminist thought and its canon.

This book reformulates thesociological subdiscipline known as the sociology ofknowledge. Knowledge is presented as more than ideology,including as well false consciousness, propaganda,science and art.

The New York Times bestselling memoir of pilgrimage and metamorphosis by the author of The Secret Life of Bees and her daughter. Sue Monk Kidd has touched the hearts of millions of readers with her beloved novels and acclaimed nonfiction. Now, in this wise and engrossing dual memoir, she and her daughter, Ann, chronicle their travels together through Greece and France at a time when each was on a quest to redefine herself and rediscover each other. As Sue struggles to enlarge a vision of swarming bees into a novel, and Ann ponders the classic question of what to do with her life, this modern-day Demeter and Persephone explore an array of inspiring figures and sacred sites. They also give voice to that most protean of human connections: the bond of mothers and daughters.