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What are the causes of war? To answer this question Professor Waltz examines the ideas of major thinkers throughout the history of Western civilization He explores works both by classic political philosophers such as St Augustine Hobbes Kant & Rousseau & by modern psychologists & anthropologists to discover ideas intended to explain war among states & related prescriptions for peace ...

Twelve-year-old Maude has a case of puberty-induced pantherism a missing friend a detective dad who thinks she may be a killer a mom with a big secret a unicorn hiding in her bedroom & a plan to overthrow the patriarchy From the creative team that brought you the groundbreaking & Eisner-nominated series Mockingbird this trade paperback collects the second arc of the unconventional coming-of-age tale—including the mental hygiene guide for girls “WHAT’S HAPPENING TO ME & HOW CAN IT BESTOPPED?” Collects MAN-EATERS 5-8 About the Author Chelsea Cain is the New York Times bestselling author of Evil at Heart Sweetheart & Heartsick Both Heartsick & Sweetheart were listed in Stephen King’s Top Ten Books of the Year in Entertainment Weekly Chelsea lived the first few years of her life on an Iowa commune then grew up in Bellingham WA where the infamous Green River killer was “the boogieman” of her youth The true story of the Green River killer’s capture was the inspiration for the story of Gretchen & Archie ...

Larry Niven bestselling Man-Kzin series begins! The kzin formerly invincible conquerors of all they encountered had a hard time dealing with their ignominious defeat by the leaf-eating humans Some secretly hatched schemes for a rematch others concentrated on gathering power within the kzin hierarchy & some shamefully cooperated with the contemptible humans though often for hidden motives In war & in uneasy peace here is the first masterful volume in the Man-Kzin Wars shared universe anthology created by multiple New York Times best-seller incomparable tale-spinner & Nebula- & five-time Hugo-Award-winner Larry Niven This 25th Anniversary Edition of the original volume of the long-running science fiction anthology that started it all

Includes:: an all-new introduction by Larry Niven & art by Stephen Hickman

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The perennially best-selling series set in Larry Niven's Man-Kzin universe continues featuring hard-hitting & thought-inducing tales from a host of talented contributors including Hal Colebatch Matthew Joseph Harrington Alex Hernandez Jessica Q Fox & more The catlike alien Kzin formerly invincible conquerors of all they encountered must learn to compromise with humans if they wish to survive & prosper once again as a species ...

Tracklist Risk Taking Myopia For The Future Talking Choking A Note To The Limits Swordsmanship Leverage For Survival Symphony Of Regulation Solo No Body Instinction Soaking In Water Seven Steps Behind ...

Enjoy a hot cuppa in your favourite mana-tea mug complete with matching spoon Securely packaged in decorative acetate gift box High-quality stoneware material is dishwasher & microwave safe 16 oz capacity ...

Manage Your Mind is a book for building resilience overcoming emotional difficulties & enabling self-development With well over 200000 copies sold Manage Your Mind remains the definitive self-help guide for anyone seeking to lead a more enjoyable & productive life ...

Jennifer Aniston & Steve Zahn make for an adorable would-be couple in this romantic comedy Aniston (THE BREAK-UP) stars as Sue a saleswoman who stops into Mike's (Zahn SAHARA) motel on a sales trip Business soon turns to pleasure & the pair has a quick affair before she leaves But after Sue's departure Mike realizes that his heart might have walked out the door with her & he's soon in quick pursuit Playwright-turned-director Stephen Belber (writer of Richard Linklater's TAPE & THE LARAMIE PROJECT) helms this romantic comedy that also stars Woody Harrelson (THE PEOPLE VS LARRY FLYNT NATURAL BORN KILLERS) co-stars as Aniston's wealthy boyfriend ...

This is an accessible & academically rigorous guide to the themes & functions of management It contains in depth case studies that examine key management issues in a broad range of organisations from Apple & Virgin to the British Heart Foundation & Management in Practice features full of insights into contemporary management activities Entrepreneurship sustainability governance & internationalization are integrated throughout giving clear guidance on how students can further their understanding of these key topics ...