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The National Covenant of 1638 bound the Scots to oppose moves initiated by Charles I to bring the Scottish Church and Legal system into line, and by extension to oppose the King himself. As Charles discovered he had to deal not with a rebel faction but with a state which had become the Scots Republic.

The history, uniforms, weaponry and military practices of the Scottish divisions that fought in the World Wars are described and analyzed in this book. It focuses on the role they played in decisive battles such as the Somme, Gallipolli, El Alamein and the Normandy Breakout.

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Details the armies of what is known as 'the Rough Wooing'. This work covers a transition period, from medieval to Renaissance armies, the spread of firearms, the involvement of foreign mercenaries, and revolutionary tactics that included early instances of the classic Highland Clan charge.

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Scout loves camping and he's going to show you how to be safe while having tons of fun in the great outdoors.

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An engaging examination of current research into how exposure to television, iPads, and other "screen time" affects the development of babies and toddlers

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The Scud has become a symbol of the nature of warfare in the aftermath of the Cold War, as its original development was part of a Soviet plan to fight a nuclear war in the heart of Europe. This book covers the transformation of the Scud into a weapon able to deliver destruction where no other weapons are effective.

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This book integrates a number of multinational, multiregional, and historical cases of piracy, maritime crime, and seaborne terrorism.

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Now in its third edition, this widely acclaimed resource provides an honest and detailed guide for adoptees and their birthparents. Drawing from personal experience as well as from extensive research, author Jayne Askin presents creative ways to overcome obstacles and attack problems that occur during the search process.

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An inherent tension resides in the Fourth Amendment's strictures on unreasonable searches and seizures. Greater controls on the power of the police provide more privacy protections to citizens. Reduced controls on police actions provide less privacy protection to citizens.

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A broad survey of secondary schools, their historical origins, and present-day goals, intentions, and practices in educating adolescents.

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Harbin in north China was once a vibrant Russian community. But by the mid-1930s, the Japanese occupation of Manchuria drove many Russians to seek refuge elsewhere. Those who fled back to Russia became victims of the Stalinist purges, accused of being Japanese spies. The author was determined to trace the scattered community.

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One of the world's leading sleep researchers provides the latest word on sleep, dreams, and sleep disorders.

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Covering the extraordinary story unfolding in the courtroom, to the equally amazing account of how events unfolded in the jury room during the trial, to interviews with barristers, solicitors and other players in the criminal justice system, this book is suitable for those interested in justice and how it works in Australia.

An expose of one of the world's most secretive and feared organisations: Yale University's almost 200-year old secret society Skull and Bones.

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Fully updated, innovative textbook on the relationship between popular culture and religion, exploring secularization in America and the way religion functions in postmodern society.

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Examines the history of US national security strategy, and he analyses the results and conclusions of several key documents, including the 9/11 Commission Report. This book coordinates all aspects of US national security legislation and looks at both hard power and soft power.

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Examines what drives the different regional security strategies of four middle powers in the Asia Pacific: Australia, Indonesia, South Korea and Malaysia. Drawing on the extant middle power literature, the authors argue that the regional security strategies of middle powers could take two forms: functional or normative.

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