Best Social Security Country - April 2024

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Packed with engrossing examples and the most cutting-edge coverage available, best-selling TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY provides a theoretical and conceptual framework that enables you to understand how terrorism arises and how it functions. Acclaimed national terrorism expert Jonathan R. White discusses the theories of the world's best terrorist analysts, while focusing on the domestic and international threat of terrorism and basic security issues. You'll learn about the essential historical background on the phenomenon of terrorism and the roots of contemporary conflicts, current conflic... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1305633776
• ASIN: 1305633776
• ISBN: 9781305633773
• Manufacturer: Cengage Learning

LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media

• ASIN: 1328695743
• ASIN: 1328695743
• ISBN: 1328695743
• Brand: Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Manufacturer: Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Best Care Anywhere: Why VA Health Care Is Better Than Yours (Bk Currents Book)

Phillip Longman tells the amazing story of the turnaround of the Department of Veterans Affairs health-care system from a dysfunctional, scandal-prone bureaucracy into the benchmark for high-quality medicine in the United States. Best Care Anywhere shows that vast swaths of what we think we know about health, health care, and medical economics are just plain wrong. And the book demonstrates how this extraordinarily cost-effective model, which has proven to be highly popular with veterans, can be made available to everyone. New to this edition is an analysis of how the shortcomings of both so-c... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1609945174
• ASIN: 1609945174
• ISBN: 1609945174
• Manufacturer: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Pakistan: A Hard Country

In the past decade Pakistan has become a country of immense importance to its region, the United States, and the world. With almost 200 million people, a 500,000-man army, nuclear weapons, and a large diaspora in Britain and North America, Pakistan is central to the hopes of jihadis and the fears of their enemies. Yet the greatest short-term threat to Pakistan is not Islamist insurgency as such, but the actions of the United States, and the greatest longterm threat is ecological change.Anatol Lieven's book is a magisterial investigation of this highly complex and often poorly understood countr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1610391454
• ASIN: 1610391454
• ISBN: 1610391454
• Brand: PublicAffairs
• Manufacturer: PublicAffairs

The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate: The Best Marketing, Sales, and Industry Secrets Shared by the Top Millennial Real Estate Agents in the Country

As a 23-year-old kid, Jimmy Rex wanted to be the top-producing real estate agent in his market within two years. After selling ninety-eight homes his second year, it looked like Jimmy was on his way to achieving that goal. Just a few years later, he was broke and burned out. Seeking a better way forward, Jimmy connected with amazing mentors like Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and Dean Graziosi. With their guidance, Jimmy built up one of the top-producing real estate teams in the country. Still, he was hungry to learn more, so two years ago, he set about interviewing 100 of the top millennial agent... [Read More]

• ASIN: 154450473X
• ASIN: 154450473X
• ISBN: 154450473X
• Manufacturer: The Social Realtor

Potato and Sweetpotato in Africa: Transforming the Value Chains for Food and Nutrition Security

Sweetpotato and potato are expanding faster than any other food crops in sub-Saharan Africa. There is growing investment in research to address bottlenecks in value chains concerning these two crops, and growing interest from the private sector in investing in them. This book addresses five major themes on sweetpotato and potato: policies for germplasm exchange, food security and trade in Africa; seed systems; breeding and disease management; post-harvest management, processing technologies and marketing systems; nutritional value and changing behaviors.

• ASIN: 1780644205
• ASIN: 1780644205
• ISBN: 1780644205
• Brand: CABI Publishing
• Manufacturer: CABI

Dear Sons, Daughters, and Friends of Africa: An Open Letter to Those Who Share a Desire to Realize Africa's Unity, Liberty, Security and Prosperity

Political stability, sustainable physical health, economic prosperity, and social cohesion are not words that describe the Africa of today, but that does not have to be the case for tomorrow. In our lifetime, thousands of Africans have died in the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea as they flee Africa to seek freedom and prosperity in other countries. Consider instead, a steady stream of skilled Africans returning to help their homelands to reach their full potential, helping Africa to take her rightful place of dignity in the world community. This book is an open letter to the 1.28 billion p... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1986986233
• ASIN: 1986986233
• ISBN: 1986986233
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data

Be online without leaving a trace.Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity literally stolen. Big companies and big governments want to know and exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand.In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick uses true-life stories to show exactly what is happening without your knowledge, teaching you "the art of invisibility"--online and real-world tactics to protect you and your family, using easy step-by-step instructions. Reading this book, you will learn everything from password protection and smart ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316380504
• ASIN: 0316380504
• ISBN: 0316380504
• Brand: Little Brown and Company
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

From Police to Security Professional

Former police and military personnel possess attractive skill sets for the private security industry; however, the transition to the corporate arena is not without challenges. Competition for these jobs is fierce. Many candidates possess degrees in security management―some having spent their entire professional careers in private security. From Police to Security Professional: A Guide to a Successful Career Transition provides tips on overcoming the inherent obstacles law enforcement professionals face in making the switch and supplies a practical roadmap for entry into the private security ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1482244314
• ASIN: 1482244314
• ISBN: 1482244314
• Brand: CRC Press
• Manufacturer: Routledge

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

• ASIN: 155643880X
• ASIN: 155643880X
• ISBN: 155643880X
• Brand: North Atlantic Books
• Manufacturer: North Atlantic Books

Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream

A smart and surprising political inventory for how America can reunite and revitalize in a time of crisis.Written by an admired leader of the Republican party, RALLY POINT: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream looks past the 2016 election, past the finger pointing and conventional political thinking, to focus on clear, primary principles that conservatives must debate and defend to protect the future of America.Raised in a working-class family in upstate New York, the first in his family to go to college, paid for in part by his service in the National Guard, Chris... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1538760584
• ASIN: 1538760584
• ISBN: 1538760584
• Manufacturer: Twelve

The Day the Bubble Burst: A Social History of the Wall Street Crash of 1929

• ASIN: B00KQZY1JU
• ASIN: B00KQZY1JU
• Manufacturer: Open Road Media

The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies

NATIONAL BESTSELLERNPR Best Book of 2017 “Not all superheroes wear capes, and Elizebeth Smith Friedman should be the subject of a future Wonder Woman movie.” — The New York TimesJoining the ranks of Hidden Figures and In the Garden of Beasts, the incredible true story of the greatest codebreaking duo that ever lived, an American woman and her husband who invented the modern science of cryptology together and used it to confront the evils of their time, solving puzzles that unmasked Nazi spies and helped win World War II.In 1916, at the height of World War I, brilliant Shakespeare expert... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01M0EOI6I
• ASIN: B01M0EOI6I
• Manufacturer: Dey Street Books

Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is? In the Dark Horse Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, bestselling author and acclaimed thought leader Todd Rose and neuroscientist Ogi Ogas studied women and men who achieved impress... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062683632
• ASIN: 0062683632
• ISBN: 0062683632
• Manufacturer: HarperOne

The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance,

“Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the president’s political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programs that are today considered essential parts of the country’s social safety network.

• ASIN: 1400078563
• ASIN: 1400078563
• ISBN: 1400078563
• Manufacturer: Anchor

Spain: Country Study with Multidisciplinary Analysis of Political, Economic, Social, and National Security Systems and Institutions, Spanish People, Origins, Beliefs and Values - eBook

This volume is one in a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies — Area Handbook Program. The books in the series deal

• UPC: 851945202

Social Security Reform in Advanced Countries - eBook

Increasingly ageing populations and a slowing rate of growth in the macroeconomy are forcing advanced countries to reconsider their social security programmes. The need for detailed examination of the possible reforms and initiatives has never

• UPC: 633975987

Planning and Response to an Active Shooter: An Interagency Security Committee Policy and Best Practices Guide - Law Enforcement and First Responder Coordination; Run, Hide, Fight Response Plan - eBook

This report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction.The primary mission of the ISC Active Shooter Working Group is to streamline existing ISC documents on active shooter into one cohesive policy and

• UPC: 214608808

Ready to Retire? Your Guide to Retirement, Social Security Benefits, Best Places to Retire, and More

Ready to Retire? Your Guide to Retirement, Social Security Benefits, Best Places to Retire, and

• UPC: 288018188

Social Security Policies in Industrial Countries : A Comparative Analysis

The discussion focuses on questions such as the relative merits of earnings-related, income-tested and universal

• UPC: 805171016

Food Security For Developing Countries - eBook

This book describes the nature and magnitude of food insecurity in less-developed countries, stressing the various practical problems at the country level. It presents various national and international approaches to coping with food insecurity in

• UPC: 647465910

House Hearing, 107th Congress : Social Security and Pension Reform: Lessons from Other Countries

House Hearing, 107th Congress: Social Security and Pension Reform: Lessons from Other

• UPC: 300552036

Social Security and Pension Reform : Lessons from Other Countries

Social Security and Pension Reform: Lessons from Other

• UPC: 295471486

Social Security and Pension Reform : Lessons from Other Countries - Scholar's Choice Edition

Social Security and Pension Reform: Lessons from Other Countries - Scholar's Choice Edition Height : 0.23 In Length : 9.69 In Width : 7.44 In Weight : 0.47

• UPC: 541718306

A Savage Order : How the World's Deadliest Countries Can Forge a Path to Security

9781101871997

• UPC: 989436448