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  • Masters of War

    Classical Strategic Thought

    by Michael I. Handel ...
    This is the first comprehensive study based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung, and to a lesser extent, Jomini and Machiavelli. Brushing stereotypes aside, the author takes a fresh look at what these strategic thinkers actually said—not what they are widely believed to have said. He finds that despite their apparent differences in ... Read more

    $126.41 CAD

  • Weak States in the International System

    by Michael I. Handel ...
    This work defines weak states and their strengths and weaknesses. It examines why they are weak and their position in different international systems as well as their economic positions. ... Read more

    $114.04 CAD

  • Clausewitz and Modern Strategy

    by Michael I. Handel ...
    Published in 1996, Clausewitz and Modern Strategy is a valuable contribution to the field of Military Strategic Studies. The magnum opus of Carl von Clausewitz, On War, is a work frequently quoted (usually the one famous quotation) but often superficially read. The essays in this book were presented at an international conference 'On Clausewitz' held at the US Army War College in Carlisle Barracks ... Read more

    Was $94.99 CAD Now $85.19 CAD

  • War, Strategy and Intelligence

    by Michael I. Handel ...
    Series series Studies in Intelligence
    Investigating the logic, conduct and nature of war on the highest political and strategic levels, these essays put less emphasis on operational and tactical aspects. They look at the impact of technology on warfare, the political nature of war and the limits of rational analysis in studying war. ... Read more

    Was $101.99 CAD Now $90.68 CAD

  • Accounting for Mismatch in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

    Measurement, Magnitudes, and Explanations

    by Michael J. Handel, Alexandria Valerio, Maria Laura Sánchez Puerta ...
    Series series Directions in Development - Human Development
    To stimulate economic advancement, low- and middle-income countries need well-educated and trained workforces to fill the types of skilled jobs that drive economic growth. Improving educational quality and attainment and providing better training are all rightly put forth as policy recommendations to leverage economic growth and job creation. However, new findings based on large scale surveys of ... Read more

    $38.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Intelligence and Military Operations

    Edited by Michael Handel ...
    Series series Studies in Intelligence
    Traditionally the military community held the intelligence profession in low esteem, spying was seen as dirty work and information was all to often ignored if it conflicted with a commander's own view. Handel examines the ways in which this situation has improved and argues that co-operation between the intelligence adviser and the military decision maker is vital. ... Read more

    $116.79 CAD

  • Leaders and Intelligence

    Edited by Michael I. Handel ...
    Series series Studies in Intelligence
    From a systematic point of view, all intelligence work can be studied on three levels: Acquisition, analysis, and acceptance. The author focuses on the third of these levels, studying the attitudes and behavioural patterns developed by leaders during their political careers, their willingness to consider information and ideas contrary to their own, their ability to admit mistakes and change course ... Read more

    $116.79 CAD

  • Strategic and Operational Deception in the Second World War

    Edited by Michael I. Handel ...
    Series series Studies in Intelligence
    First Published in 1987. New information obtained from the declassification of Ultra intercepts and other Second World War documents as well as from recent scholarly research has credited Allied deception operations with an even more important contribution to winning the war than was previously supposed. Yet deception is only one factor in the achievement of victory; it cannot guarantee success. ... Read more

    $94.81 CAD

  • Two Minutes Over Baghdad

    by Uri Bar-Joseph, Michael Handel, Amos Perlmutter ...
    A detailed account of the way Israel dealt with the Iraqi nuclear buildup between its launch in 1974 and the destruction of the Tamuz I reactor on 7 June 1981. This updated account includes formerly classified information and photographs taken during the mission and from US spy satellites. ... Read more

    $101.68 CAD

  • Intelligence and the National Security Strategist

    Enduring Issues and Challenges

    by Matthew M. Aid, Christopher M. Andrew, Michael R. Bromwich, James B. Bruce, Charles G. Cogan, Jack Davis, Yahya A. Dehqanzada, Michael B. Donley, Ann M. Florini, Randall M. Fort, Richard S. Friedman, John C. Gannon, Michael I. Handel, James W. Harris, Norman B. Imler, Loch K. Johnson, Garrett Jones, Larry C. Kindsvater, Andrew Koch, Mark M. Lowenthal, John D. Macartney, Carmen A. Medina, John Montgomery, Cornelius O'Leary, James M. Olson, Martin Petersen, Reed R. Probst, Harvey Rishikof, Victor M. Rosello, Richard L. Russell, Thomas W. Shreeve, L Brit Snider, Michael Warner, Anthony R. Williams, Amy B. Zegart, Marvin C.Ott, Glenn W. Goodman Jr., James J. Wirtz ...
    Intelligence and the National Security Strategist: Enduring Issues and Challenges presents students with a useful anthology of published articles from diverse sources as well as original contributions to the study of intelligence. The collection includes classic perspectives from the history of warfare, views on the evolution of U.S. intelligence, and studies on the delicate balance between the ... Read more

    $94.69 CAD

  • Handel's Bestiary

    In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas

    by Donna Leon, George Frederic Handel ...
    When acclaimed novelist Donna Leon is not conjuring up tales of crime and corruption in Venice, or reveling in delicious cuisine, she is listening to music. For Leon, patron of conductor Alan Curtis and his celebrated orchestra Il Complesso Barocco, that usually means the work of her favorite composer, George Frideric Handel.Over the years, Leon has noticed that the great musician filled his ... Read more

    $20.79 CAD

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  • Brunetti's Cookbook

    by Roberta Pianaro, Donna Leon ...
    "Fans of Donna Leon's mysteries set in Venice and starring her cosmopolitan detective, Commissario Guido Brunetti, will be delighted to have this cookbook" ( Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).Aside from their puzzling mysteries, Donna Leon's novels featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti have long been celebrated for their mouth-watering descriptions of food: multicourse lunches at home with Paola and the ... Read more

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