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From Islamic extremism in Algeria to civil war in Iraq, this volume provides in-depth coverage of political and cultural conflict in the Middle East.

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Introduction; Defining the Middle East Military Balance; The Changing Face of the Middle East Military Balance; "The Most Militarized Area in the World": Regional Military Expenditures, Arms Transfers, and Manpower Resources; North Africa and the Maghreb; The Arab-Israel States; The Gulf Military Balance and Force Developments in the.

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Dr. Krims, a psychoanalyst for more than three decades, takes readers into the sonnets and characters of Shakespeare and unveils the Bard's talent for illustrating psychoanalytical issues.

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Integrating personal stories of his own working-class family with interviews, vivid snapshots of people on the job, and current research in social science and cognitive psychology, Rose draws a brilliantly original portrait of America at work.

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This unique history of the last 100 years of criminal psychology shares insights about infamous murderers from the psychiatrists and other trained psychological professionals who analyzed and treated them.

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This thoughtful and practical guide to mentoring is based on the program implemented by the 100 Black Men of America organization. They give advice on the most effective ways volunteers can affect young lives including starting programs in schools, neighborhoods and workplaces.

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Educators examine the ways in which media and schools have shaped Western views of Islam forming a perspective which gave easy justification for the colonial conquest of the Muslim world. Economic colonization, the oil business and interference with various governments are central dimensions of this work.

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To what extent has feminism benefited women To what extent have women really been liberated James Tooley argues that the implication of many women's testimony is that feminism so far has failed to deliver the promised benefits and has even in some ways proved harmful.

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A definitive look at learning disabilities and teh brain, from two neuropsychologists who specialise in breaking down simplistic labels - i.e. dyslexia - into more specific diagnoses based on behaviour and symptom.

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Snubbed by other Manhattan elites, he died lonely and miserable, his body interred in a vault at St. Mark's churchyard in Manhattan, awaiting relocation to the Long Island suburb he had dreamed of planning.

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Offers the first in-depth look at the most interesting men to have held the office of Treasurer of Australia. Former Treasurer Chris Bowen brings his unique insider perspective to reveal the lessons learned from the successes and failures of twelve treasurers.

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A revealing, comprehensive, and detailed account focusing on the people and personalities behind the Montgomery, Alabama, Bus Boycott in 1955-1956, which became the catalyst for a national civil rights movement.

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A study of the moral state of the nation the acid test of this being how we treat the weakest among us. Rabbi Julia Neuberger assesses the situation in the UK from her own unique viewpoint and draws some challenging and thought-provoking conclusions.

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An analysis of two decades of America's efforts to help achieve peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Written by the author, who worked as advisor to six secretaries of state and intimate of the power-brokers on all sides of the negotiating table, this book recounts his personal experiences - enhanced by having undertaken more than 160 interviews.

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The multicultural Midlands is a unique, interdisciplinary study of the literature, music and food that shape the regions irrepressible, though often overlooked, cultural identity. It is the first of its kind to give serious critical attention to a part of the world which is frequently ignored by readers, critics and the culture industries.

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This title combines solid research, humour and real life examples into 21 informative and and entertaining essays about people who experience the world with mulitple languages.

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Throughout history, from the Ancient Egyptians to medieval saints and the remains of figures like Eva Peron and Lenin, mummies have held a place in our collective imagination. THE MUMMY CONGRESS is a survey of the history, science and popular culture of mummies and of man's ancient quest for immortality.

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A fascinating expose explaining why the government we have bears so little relation to the government we want-and why the recent expansion of government programs will only exacerbate the problem.

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From time to time, into the news burst accounts of regular people who commit crimes that seem totally out of character according to those who know them well.

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Provides a study of the mythology of the world's high civilizations. This book explores the relation of dreams to myth, and demonstrates the important differences between oriental and occidental interpretations of dreams and life.