J. A. Hobson was an important liberal writer on international relations, most famous for his theory of imperialism. In the first comprehensive analysis of Hobson's writings on international relations David Long examines the philosophical outlook and political economy that inform Hobson's thinking. Setting out the sources of and contradictions within Hobson's proposals for international government, this book is a contribution not only to the study of international relations, but also to the history of political thought and British liberalism.

John had just returned from his vacation when his boss assigned him to a witness relocation detail. He enlisted the aid of co-worker and friend, Deborah Lake. The next few days were filled with the challanges of keeping a step ahead of two contract killers, a government employee who was leaking information to the killer, and protecting the family to which he had been assigned to protect. He also needed the help of another associate, Robert Chapman. John works through not only the task of dodging a killer and protecting the family, but the death of a close friend.

When I was growing up and learning how to behave, it was completely acceptable for corporal punishment when I did something 'bad.' A good spanking, restriction to the house, banishment to my bedroom or being grounded from sports and social activities. Nowadays, there's a fine line between physical punishment and abuse. We have to use more creative discipline. Timeouts, no cell phone or computer use, and still some amount of restriction. Or a just good 'talking-to.' So what's a parent to do? How do you correct your child's negative behavior or just teach them about rules to live by in today's...

This book reassesses international functionalism as an approach to global politics. Functionalism has been marginalized as simply a pre-scientific precursor to regional integration theory. In fact, functionalism provides a global view of states and international organizations working towards a peaceful and constructive world order through cooperative relationships across borders to satisfy human needs. Chapters examine the early development of functionalism and apply functionalist insights to issues, problems and conflicts in contemporary global governance.

9/11 has produced several stories ... many of which have been about heroes that emerged on that day. In the midwest, two men - one an American and the other an ex-patriot of Saudi Arabia, had no clue that the death of their loved ones as a result of that day's treachery would years later inexorably intertwine both of them at a horse track in southern Kentucky. All Dr. Rob Becker wanted was to fulfill a dream of recreating another 'Secretariat'. His undergrad college posse included a geneticist, a horse trainer and a large animal veterinarian. He had all the ingredients to fulfill his dream....

Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories. Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night.