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Peter Wilson and photographer John Feder were among the few unembedded journalists during the recent Iraq War.They roamed around southern Iraq during the first part of the war, but after being arrested in Basra, were trucked to Baghdad where they were placed under house arrest.They continued filing ... More

Absolutism in Central Europe is about the form of European monarchy known as absolutism, how it was defined by contemporaries, how it emerged and developed, and how it has been interpreted by historians, political and social scientists. This book investigates how scholars from a variety of discip... More

German armies examines the diversity of German involvement in European conflict from the Peace of Westphalia to the age of Napoleon. Challenging assumptions of the Holy Roman Empire as weak and divided, this study provides a comprehensive account of its survival in a hostile environment of centraliz... More

In Saudi Arabia today a classic confrontation between Islamic fundamentalism and modernism has brought the Saudi banking system virtually to a state of paralysis. The debate is between those upholding the traditional Islamic prohibition against charging interest on loans and those who wish to see a ... More

Many leaders in business, education, politics and sport have relied on a mentor. Many have now become mentors themselves. Make Mentoring Work (2nd Edition) is an invaluable handbook for anybody considering – or already in – a mentoring relationship, whether mentor or mentee. The book sets out what m... More

Provides an introduction to the life and works of Ezra Pound, a major modernist poet, theorist and literary critic. Throughout his life Pound was regarded by many to be a contentious and controversial figure, and since his death in 1972, theoretical, literary, political and biographical comentators ... More

We rarely speak or even write in the complete sentences that are often held to be the ideal form of linguistic communication. Language is, in fact, full of gaps, because speakers and writers operate in contexts which allow bits of language to be understood rather than expressed. This book systematic... More

Poor people in developing countries could make excellent suppliers, employees and customers but are often ignored by major businesses. This omission leads to increased risk, higher costs and lower sales. Meanwhile, businesses are asked by governments and poverty activists to do more for economic dev... More

Describes the purpose, preparation, and uses of the statement of cash flows. Intended as an introduction to the statement. Illustrates and explains the differences and similarities between direct cash flow statements, indirect cash flow statements, and funds flow statements.... More

The societies of the Vaupés region are now among the most documented indigenous cultures of the New World, in part because they are thought to resemble earlier civilizations lost during initial colonial conflict. Here at last is the eagerly awaited publication of a posthumous work by the man widely ... More

Whelan Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. company with $3 billion in sales, must decide where to manufacture its newest product. In considering possible sites, both foreign and U.S., the firm must identify and make trade-offs between tax, marketing, and manufacturing factors.... More

Sierra On-Line, a fast growing software developer, is criticized by a Forbes journalist for excessively capitalizing software development costs. In contrast to most other software developers that typically capitalize about 20% of R&D costs, Sierra capitalizes 80%. Questions investors must address in... More

Sierra On-Line, a fast growing software developer, is criticized by a Forbes journalist for excessively capitalizing software development costs. In contrast to most other software developers that typically capitalize about 20% of R&D costs, Sierra capitalizes 80%. Questions investors must address in... More

Classics of International Relations introduces, contextualises and assesses 24 of the most important works on international relations of the last 100 years. Providing an indispensable guide for all students of IR theory, from advanced undergraduates to academic specialists, it asks why are these wor... More

The second edition of Chronic Pain now covers a vast scientific and clinical arena, with the scientific background and therapeutic options much expanded. In common with the other titles comprising Clinical Pain Management, the volume gathers together the available evidence-based information in a rea... More

What do you do when your dreams are shattered? What do you do when your life isn't turning out the way you thought?What do you do when you have to turn to Plan B? Pete Wilson reaches beyond the typical Christian response to offer frank understanding, honest encouragement, and real hope for your Pla... More

You have a story. So does the guy sitting next to you at Starbucks, the lady in the car next to yours at the stoplight, your best friend, your boss. A story of plans that fizzled, people who let you down, or goals that came to nothing. A story of a time you had to turn to Plan B.So, what do you do w... More

What if you could find everything your soul is longing for?God has a plan to heal the soul's gnawing inner emptiness that is always longing for something more. What drives this futile attempt for fulfillment is the heart's true desire for significance, worth, and value--a desire that can only be met... More

We all long for more of something in our lives. In our endless pursuit to feel worth and acceptance we find ourselves sacrificing everything for the promise to be a little more beautiful, a little richer, a little more powerful and successful, a little more loved.How do we break free from these empt... More

"I just can't ever seem to shut off my brain and rest." It's easy to feel paralyzed by uncertainty. We want our questions answered, our decisions affirmed, and our plans applauded. But life doesn't come with an instruction manual and rarely follows a straight path. How would your life change if yo... More

Hope changes everything.It can disarm guilt, shatter shame, and put your past in its place. All you have to do is make the choice to let it in. It won't be easy. It won't be quick. But it is possible and we serve a God who promises over and over again that anything is possible.Pete Wilson, pastor an... More

Aprende cómo Dios hace su mejor obra en nuestras situaciones más desesperadas.¿Qué haces cuando un sueño desbaratado o una expectativa insatisfecha te hace volverte al Plan B? El pastor Pete Wilson usa historias actuales de tragedias junto con historias bíblicas para ayudar a los lectores a afrontar... More

Dios tiene un plan para sanar ese vacío interno que nos corroe el alma, que está siempre ansioso de un poco más. Todo ser humano experimenta un vacío interior en el alma, un sentimiento que corroe y esa ansiedad inagotable que muchas veces nos lleva a sacrificar todo lo que tenemos y todo lo que so... More

Dios tiene un plan para sanar ese vacío interno que nos corroe el alma, que está siempre ansioso de un poco más. Todo ser humano experimenta un vacío interior en el alma, un sentimiento que corroe y esa ansiedad inagotable que muchas veces nos lleva a sacrificar todo lo que tenemos y todo lo que som... More

This Companion contains 31 essays by leading international scholars to provide an overview of the key debates on eighteenth-century Europe. Examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political changes that took place throughout eighteenth-century Europe Focuses on Europe while p... More