Nation-Building: A Key Concept for Peaceful Conflict Transformation?

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The term 'nation-building' has experienced a remarkable renaissance since the early 1990s. It has been used to describe and to justify the military interventions in Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Linked to the idea of 'failed' or 'failing' states, the concept is used to hide and legitimise a whole range of diverse policies, allowing foreign powers to control and reshape countries in areas of conflict.

Currently the international debate on nation building is heavily dominated by US actors and authors, especially by writers connected to the Bush administration or its policies. This book presents academic and political alternatives, presenting a critical view from 'Old Europe'.

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Title: Nation-Building: A Key Concept for Peaceful Conflict Transformation?(Book review)
Author: Rene Wadlow
Publication: International Journal on World Peace (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 23 Issue: 1 Page: 93(3)

Article Type: Book review

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Consulting Today

Excellent book for those who plan to start a consulting

Consulting Today by: Letty Japzon

Awsome Book!!!

Excellent Reference

Consulting Today: Fundamentals, Practices, Trends
Leticia Gallares Japzon
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1413453554

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Consulting Today is a practical book filled with samples, examples, checklists, practice exercises, mini case studies, personal anecdotes, war stories, common issues, suggested solutions, and key points. This book offers practical tips and step-by-step guidelines to help new consultants start a successful and profitable consulting career. Bite-sized, easy-to-read chapters cover setting your original idea, generating income, and much, much more to take you well on your way to success.

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Consulting Today.......2005-04-16

Japzon's Consulting Book provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to get started as a consultant. The checklists and examples are useful and the anecdotes provide a realistic view of what really happens when you are a beginner.

Excellent book for those who plan to start a consulting.......2005-04-16

Although I am not a consultant, I find the information contained in this book as a good guide to follow if and when I embark into this business. Hope others who will read and buy this book will share my same view.

Consulting Today by: Letty Japzon.......2005-04-14

This book is a perfect book for new consultants or consulting services. This book offers tips and Guidlines for any starting consulting business or services. This book is highly recommended for new consultants.

Awsome Book!!!.......2004-08-08

Cunsulting today by Letty Japzon I feel is an awsome book. It's really great book for anyone opening there own consulting bussiness. This author is very well educated in this topic matter. I highly recomend this book.

Excellent Reference.......2004-08-04

I would highly recommend this book to those who want to begin their own consulting organization or business. It's well written, clear and full of helpful tips and suggestions. The author has surely succeeded in making the topic interesting to her readers.

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Yoram Kaniuk has been hailed as “one of the most innovative, brilliant novelists in the Western World” (The New York Times), and The Last Jew is his exhilarating masterwork. Like Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Last Jew is a sweeping saga that captures the troubled history and culture of an entire people through the prism of one family. From the chilling opening scene of a soldier returning home in a fog of battle trauma, the novel moves backward through time and across continents until Kaniuk has succeeded in bringing to life the twentieth century’s most unsettling legacy: the anxieties of modern Europe, which begat the Holocaust, and in turn the birth of Israel and the swirling cauldron that is the Middle East. With the unforgettable character of Ebenezer Schneerson—the eponymous last Jew—at its center, Kaniuk weaves an ingenious tapestry of Jewish identity that is alternately tragic, absurd, enigmatic, and heartbreaking.

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Another Flight To Deception.
Good read in this political season
Knuckle-Twisting Suspense
Pure Boredom
I liked it

Last Rights: A Novel
Philip Shelby
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Binding: Hardcover

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Philip Shelby's first novel, Days of Drums, was a crackerjack political thriller. It earned him big sales and good reviews for his ability to turn the nightly news into compelling fiction. His latest pulls off the same magic. A highly decorated African American war hero, General Griffin North, is killed in a plane crash just as his political career is about to take off. Ironically in light of modern military sex scandals, the only people who think the crash might have been more than an accident are two very interesting women--Major Mollie Smith of the Army and her protégé, Warrant Officer Rachel Collins.

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From the author of the stunning bestseller Days of Drums comes a novel of Washington intrigue that thrusts the reader into a whirlwind of murder spawned by elaborately masked scandals in the corridors of power.

When General Griffin North, a highly decorated African American icon, is killed in a suspicious plane crash, the special commission, led by renowned federal judge Simon Esterhaus, deems it a tragic accident caused by pilot error.

But Mollie Smith of the Criminal Investigation Division vows to keep the investigation alive -- single-handedly and on her own terms, if necessary. Certain the general was assassinated, and keenly aware that certain officials in high places would have stopped at nothing to keep a black man from a possible vice-presidential nomination, Mollie intensifies the pitch of her inquiry.

Then Mollie -- her investigation nearly complete -- is found murdered. Rachel Collins, Mollie's protégé and close friend, is left to follow the scent of conspiracy enveloping the dead. With the help of Mollie's brother, Logan, the head of the hermetically-sealed FBI team tracking domestic terrorists, Rachel comes head to head with the Engineer, an ingenious and ruthless killer whose sole goal is to cut short her inquiry -- and her life. For Rachel, this assassin becomes her only link to a conspiracy that is much more deadly and far-reaching than she thought possible. It becomes clear to Rachel that she is marked by a man whose mysterious resources and top-secret information continually help him to thwart her.

From its harrowing first scene to its conclusion, Last Rights is a masterfully crafted thriller spinning around an unforgettable heroine. Phillip Shelby once again demonstrates that he is among the great thriller writers in america today.

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Another Flight To Deception........2006-06-22

This thriller has all the features of its genre, plus some. A crooked judge, assassins galore, terrorists before the ones we are aware of, and secret agents (all using false names). No one is who he or she claims to be. This is right down Eddy Roy's alley, but I can't for the life of me remember the author he is devoted to and buys all his books.

Sarah Martindale, Wink's sister (not her real name), Rachel used to book a flight from Baltimore to Atlanta. I hope she had proper ID. On my first solo flight, I ran in panic to the nearest phone when ID was required. I had my own, but not for the name on the ticket. It was a last minute gift. Since Lee wasn't at home to verify he had given me the round trip to Chicago, I was finally allowed to use it for the last empty seat. She is a secret agent, a strong woman with military training.

Little did she know that the assignation was closely monitored and thwarted. The Engineer was determined to get her out of the way any way he could. Steven Copeland should never have gone into the hotel sauna alone. The depraved Engineer got to him first. "We don't believe in virtues, that some things are good and others evil. Consequences. That's what we knw for sure, the only thing we hold true." His soul "was utterly rotted away." He was the very essence, the presence of evil. That's how Philip uses dialogue, choppy and to the point. Not much elaboration or explanation. It gets old after awhile. So much blood and gore, you'd think you were in Baghdad. There was much evasion of the truth and delusion -- too much, in fact. The Engineer turned out to be David McFadden of Hong Kong. What business of his would it be if a black man were elected V. P. of the United States in the first place. He was just doing what he was paid to do, as was she in trying to protect the rights of U. S. citizens.

Good read in this political season.......2004-08-22

This political / action thriller revolves around the murder of a Colin Powell-type successful black general that was staged to look like a plane crash. Army Warrant Officer Rachel Collins discovers a clue to the actual cause of the general's death while investigatig another crime and a nation-wide chase ensues while victims fall all over the place at the hand of the professional assassin "The Engineer."

It started out slow but the middle part of the book is really quite good. Shelby creates good tension and the main characters get banged up most thoroughly and realistically.

Knuckle-Twisting Suspense.......2002-08-16

Robert Ludlum's mantel has rightfully fallen to Philip Shelby, but unlike Ludlum his protagonist, Rachel, is a credible physically-fit smart woman--not larger than life as Ludlum was prone to make his heroic characters, who could be half dead but they could still run across roof tops for five pages afterwards without a murmur of pain. He keeps a taut pace, and the story races forward without the constant circling back to redundant information that plagues many authors' works. An explosive page turner with a fascinating psychopathic villian, the Engineer. A must read worth five-stars.

Pure Boredom.......2001-08-17

This is the second Philip Shelby book I have attempted to read, the first being "Days of Drums." These books were so dull and poorly written, I found my attention wandering. I was unable to complete "Last Rights" because it was so boring and returned it to a bookstore. I didn't even ask for my money back. I just dropped it off and "donated" it to them. I can never throw a book out...no matter how bad it is. Dull, dull, dull.

I liked it.......2000-10-10

Plain and simple, I liked this book. Another, at least for me, page turner. I haven't read anything else written by P. Shelby, but I just might, because he impressed me.

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Second best Covington is better than most writer's best.......1997-04-08

Vicki Covington has written a very good novel about the civil rights struggle in Alabama, that is not nearly as good as two of her previous novels, Gathering Home and Night Ride Home.The family characters,as well as a freedom rider,and especailly, the character of the journalist are all compelling. The problem is that Bull Conner, a well researched historical figure reads more like a well researched historical figure than like a believable character. Still, this is a quibble, because Vicki Covington is our greatest living Southern novelist,so we come to expect more from her than from others. I recommend that you buy this book, but also buy the two previously mentioned superior novels, especially Night Ride Home, which is as good as a contemporary novel gets

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Highly recommended...tightly written, literate and suspensef

Last Rights: A Novel
Tim Sebastian
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0688114482

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Highly recommended...tightly written, literate and suspensef.......2001-06-28

Financial consultant Edward Bell follows a treacherous trail of deception through the capitals of Eastern Europe when he learns that his mother, an exiled dissident, possesses secret KGB files that she may have killed to acquire.

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Last rights: A novel
H. H Dooley
Manufacturer: DoubleDay
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006DWKKE

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Lady Death (Last Rights, #1)
Chaos! Comics
Manufacturer: Chaos! Comics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Comic

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ASIN: B000MRVPJ6

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It is impossible to read Turning to One Another in the wake of the devastating attack on New York City's World Trade Center and not marvel at the book's eerie and moving prescience. Of course Margaret Wheatley has already earned herself a (deserved and legit) reputation as the Oprah of "sensitive" organizational books with such titles as A Simpler Way. But this book--devoted entirely to centrality of conversation in healing everything from personal relationships to organizational dysfunction to world discord--flows so broadly and easily across the borders of genre or topic it's almost as though Wheatley intuited when writing it how the need for its message would soon skyrocket. "The intent of this book is to encourage and support you to begin conversations about things that are important to you and those near you," Wheatley writes right up front in the clean, straightforward voice that always saves her work, unlike that of so many other "New Age" gurus, from cheesiness. "It has no other purpose." She then delivers on that promise, making her points in short, succinct, finely written essays on various aspects of human understanding and connection, invoking the thinking of great humanists like Paolo Friere and Nelson Mandela, peppering her thoughts with encounters with people around the world, and then expanding on 10 "conversation starters" like "Do I feel a 'vocation to be truly human'?" "When have I experienced good listening?" and "When have I experienced working for the common good?"

Suffice to say, those looking for some worksheet-packed, three-step plan for organizational harmony won't find it here. Those willing to take a slower, harder, more thoughtful and likely more rewarding path to better relations on any level--or even those looking for the book equivalent of a cool, tall drink of water (perhaps where all change begins)--will be truly moved and genuinely inspired by Wheatley's practical, timely wisdom. --Timothy Murphy

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"I believe we can change the world if we start talking to one another again." With this simple declaration, Margaret Wheatley proposes that citizens band together with their colleagues and friends to create the solutions for social change, both locally and globally, that are so badly needed. Such change will not come from governments or corporations but from the ageless process of thinking together in conversation. Turning to One Another encourages this process. Part One explores the power of conversation and the conditions -- simplicity, personal courage, real listening, and diversity -- that support it. Part Two provides ten "conversation starters" -- questions that in Wheatley's experience have led people to share their deepest beliefs, fears, and hopes.

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Turning to One Another - Review.......2007-09-10

I enjoyed reading Margaret Wheatley's book, "Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future". This book is easy to read, applicable and possibly life-changing.

Read it and talk about it with a group of friends........2007-06-13

Read this book with a group of your friends, or neighbors, or with a group of the willing. The opening premise simply states: "I believe we can change the world, if we start listening to one another again. Simple, truthful conversation where we each have a chance to speak, we each feel heard and we each listen well." The book encourages us to actually listen to each other, to different perspectives, to our own perspective, with the aim that we are better off when we have genuine connections with others. One of the best parts of the book is "A Prayer for Children" by Ina. J. Hughes; the poem is poignant, humorous and intriguing.

Heart blowing!.......2007-03-08

So simple, and yet such a fresh way of looking at life, leadership, community and conversation. I learned a ton from this book, very helpful in specific situations I am involved in. It teaches me how to become an ever better listener.

If there is one book on changing relationships you must read, this is it!.......2006-10-26

Margaret has created such a powerful book on conversation, learning, and change. I can not imagine a more powerful book telling stories that can transform how we work, play, and learn together. This is a life changing read and one that I highly recommend. And even more importantly, in such a turbulent time, keeping in conversation with others may be the only thing that helps us hold this world together. Therefore, do not only read the book, but put into action conversations that can change the world.

One of the most important books I've read.......2006-06-23

Margaret Wheatley's Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future is one of the most important books I've read.

It is based on the incredibly simple premise that growth, real growth begins with two people having a conversation.

Part 1 discusses a range of subjects: Wheatley's views on conversation and listening, including the importance of staying with conversations that sometimes get "messy" to reveal deeper truths and commonalities; her belief in the importance of being surprised and even shocked by the person(s) with whom she converses, versus seeking people who agree with her, affirm her thoughts, or where the conversation follows either a predictable course, or safe outcomes; the belief that differences between people can lead to deeper commonalities and greater closeness.

Quite frankly, there are simply too many gems of wisdom and insight in this book to do more than recall a handful that particularly struck me.

Part 2 is very short, restating some fundamental principles or concepts explained in greater detail in Part 1.

Part 3 is a list and explanation of 10 possible conversation openers.

This is not per se a "how to" book, as if there is "one way" either to converse, listen or relate to another person. Quite the opposite. She talks, for example, of the reality that various people can have a seemingly unlimited number of interpretations and reactions to a given event to stress (implied) that what matters is the process, the act of conversing and relating.

Wheatley's book is about possibilities, the possibilities that everyone possesses in terms of relating to one another, personal growth, healing oneself and restoring hope in the future, compared to the fragmentation, isolation, pressures of day-to-day life, the impersonality of technology, etc.

It is an exciting book to read, a book that virtually anyone can benefit from no matter where they are in their lives. It is, fundamentally, a gift that those of us fortunate to read this book should be grateful Margaret Wheatley wanted to share.

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Practical tips to help today's women become financially savvy

As marketing manager for a personal finance company, Susan Knape discovered that even accomplished women have questions about managing and making money. The Money Rules is an essential and practical collection of tips that addresses the missed opportunities and oversights many women experience --and the profound consequences on their financial situations. Readers will learn to:

Estimate their cost of living and the cost of the lifestyle they want--and develop a plan to get there
Overcome embarrassment surrounding money issues
Understand that whether one is married or single, the key to financial security is creating a financial life that is independent of someone else
Develop confidence, hope, and practical strategies

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Great Information.......2006-12-06

This book is a must read for women and men alike. Very well written, easy to understand, and a ton of information. Also, the rules apply to people of all economic backgrounds. Very useful!

Must Read for all Moms and Children.......2004-01-06

THIS BOOKS IS A MUST READ FOR ALL MOMS AND THEIR CHILDREN!

The Money Rules: 50 Ways Savvy Women Can Make More, Save More, and Have More

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The Money Rules: 50 Ways Savvy Women Can Make More, Save More, and Have More
Susan Jones
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OG2LHA

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In the present era of the post "new economy." scores of successful companies are now tending more than ever to steer away from the old model of extreme reward by extreme-speculation. While innovation thrives today, it is focused on the fundamentals of value and high performance. Technology blueprints are concrete, proven tactical and strategic patterns, critical to directly aligning technology execution with a fundamental business vision. Within these pages, a comprehensive set of technology blueprints covers a broad spectrum of areas, from technical leadership to asset assessment and intellectual property, and from core technologies to key methodologies around risk management. Technology Blueprints stresses fundamental objectives and presents specific pathologies and "anti-patters" to demonstrate for the reader how to avoid the "swirl du jour," and insidious pitfalls that can plague even the best of companies. This book is both a narrative and a blueprint for C-Level Executives as they continue to incorporate vital technologies into their business plans, fine-tune operations and expand their technological bandwidth.

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Outstanding CTO/CIO coaching resource.......2004-04-29

This book is, as far as I know, one of a kind.

It presents an amazingly insightful set of patterns and anti-patterns that span the realm so near and dear to the CTO. These patterns range from organizational roles, to Architecture (with a capital "A", of course...), to development processes that are key to successful outsourcing. Viewed as a CTO/CIO coaching resource, I believe it's unique in this thesis.

More importantly, it's unique in its quality. I can appreciate the breadth and depth of Dr. Butler's abstracted experiences, many (if not all) of which resonate with my own past lives. As a long-time Architect and current CTO, I am convinced that such writing could only emanate from a combination of painfully-learned lessons and a very strong intellect.

Cast in the spirit of the "patterns" literature that so appeals to computer scientists, and written with a clear and subtly humorous style, I see it as must reading for all who aspire to, profess to, or currently do occupy one of the corner offices.

I really wish that this book had been written years earlier, as I've personally experienced more of the pathologies than I'd care to admit.

Well done!!!

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