As shocking as the attacks of 9/11 were, we have been too quick to view the post-9/11 struggle against terrorism as entirely new and unprecedented. Without denying certain novel aspects of Al Qaeda and its affiliates, the "newness" of its purpose and methods has been overemphasized. Many aspects of contemporary terrorism bear a striking resemblance to past movements. Others represent the culmination of trends evolving over decades. Even seemingly novel characteristics of terrorist methods may be more the outcome of earlier developments than a truly new phenomenon. The increased lethality of terrorist attacks is a case in point. Usually attributed to lack of restraint brought on by religious extremism, the emphasis on body count may owe as much to a kind of threshold phenomenon. Numbed by decades of violence, people do not shock as easily as they once did. It now takes thousands of deaths to produce the same effect once caused by a relative handful. This book examines the nature of the contemporary threat within a historical context to discern continuities and change in terrorist behavior. It challenges the idea of a global war on terrorism and suggests that the United States, or any threatened country, would be better served by a policy aimed at reducing the risk of terrorist attack to an acceptable level at a reasonable cost. The book concludes by proposing a workable strategy for achieving this reasonable level of security.

Part of the Training Games series, this collection of activities is designed to promote structured workplace learning. Aimed at both the new and the experienced trainer, it presents a range of learning exercises that can be used in individual or team-training programs. It is suitable for trainers, facilitators, supervisors, and consultants.

Peter Church OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia) holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sydney and a Master’s of Law degree from the University of London. He has spent almost all his career working and living in the Asian region as an international lawyer and corporate adviser. He is the founder and chairman of AFG Venture Group (www.afgventuregroup.com), a corporate advisory firm with operations in Australia, South-East Asia and India and is Special Counsel to Blake Dawson (www. blakedawson. com), a leading Australian law firm with activities in a number of Asian jurisdictions. He was awarded the OAM in 1994 for his services towards the promotion of Australian business in South-East Asia.

William Weir, author of 50 Battles That Changed the World, takes another look at the history of warfare by focusing on the hardware that served those famous battles. In this text, you’ll uncover: · Crew-served weapons—from battering rams to Big Bertha. · Weapons carriers, such as tanks and bombers. · Unmanned weapons—punji stakes, Bouncing Betty landmines, trap guns, and more. 50 Weapons That Changed Warfare analyzes the most memorable tools known to man, many of which have had enormous effects on the conduct of war. This book describes the impact of these weapons and how they transformed warfare—from the bloody carnage produced by hand weapons throughout history, to the never used (but universally feared) fusion bomb. Each weapon is not only described, but also illustrated to give a clearer picture of its usage and effects. These weapons have changed not only how we fight…but also why and when.

Following on from his two best-selling training titles 100 Training Games and 101 More Training Games, Gary Kroehnert has produced another set of fun, lively, educational games to enhance performance at work. 102 More Training Games introduces a whole new set of simulations, role-plays and exercises for trainers and educators to apply to all different work situations and types of organisations. Gary has used his familiar tried and tested game categories which have proven to be successful and effective: Icebreaker * Team building * Communication * Facilitator/presentation skills * Mid-course energiser * Problem solving * Learning * Perception * Evaluation * Self-management. The games focus on developing skills in communication, team work and perception in a fun, easy way, applicable to one-on-one or groups. This book is an essential tool for training managers, facilitators, supervisors, human resource managers and consultants in all fields of business and education.

This book gives out short biographies of 100 of the most famous people known in the history of mankind.

This collection of one hundred of O. Henry's finest stories is a showcase for the sheer variety of one of America's best and best-loved short story writers.