**“A fascinating look into why people reveal what they do about themselves—and how we can all communicate better with others.” —Arthur C. Brooks, bestselling author of From Strength to StrengthA groundbreaking book on the surprising potential of revealing more of ourselves to others, from a celebrated Harvard Business School professor and expert on the psychology of personal disclosure decisions**We all know the feeling: that gut-wrenching post-conversation replay,...

International law shapes nearly every aspect of our lives. It affects the food we eat, the products we buy, the rights we hold, and the wars we fight. Yet international law is often believed to be the exclusive domain of well-heeled professionals with years of legal training. This text uses clear, accessible writing and contemporary political examples to explain where international law comes from, how actors decide whether to follow international law, and how international law is upheld us...

International law shapes nearly every aspect of our lives. Yet it is often considered the exclusive domain of professionals with years of legal training. This second edition text uses clear, accessible writing and contemporary examples to explain where international law comes from, how actors decide whether to follow it, and how it is upheld using legal and political tools. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, this book is accessible to a wide audience and is written for anyon...

As all manner of commerce becomes increasingly global, states must establish laws to protect property rights, human rights, and national security. In many cases, states delegate authority to resolve disputes regarding these laws to an independent court, whose power depends upon its ability to enforce its rulings.Examining detailed case studies of the International Court of Justice and the transition from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade to the World Trade Organization, Le...

"Caesar Borgia: A Study of the Renaissance" by John Leslie Garner delves into the life and times of one of the most enigmatic figures of the Italian Renaissance. Borgia, a nobleman and military leader, is often remembered for his ruthless ambition and political machinations. Garner explores Borgia's complex character, his relationships with influential figures of the era, and his role in the power struggles of Renaissance Italy. The book provides a detailed analysis of Borgia's strategies ...

Possessing a mild climate and a fertile soil, Italy from the earliest times has attracted the invader, the adventurer. Extending out into the Mediterranean, she has been exposed to attacks on all sides, and when the Roman Empire, disintegrated by its own corruption and wickedness, had passed away, no strong central power was left to repel the marauders who swarmed into the peninsula from all sides. The rich plains of the north attracted the Teutonic tribes who established the Lombard Kingd...

In the year 407 CE the influence of the Roman Empire on the province of Britannia is ebbing away. The imperial administrators and thelegions have left, but the people who remain must continue their everyday lives as best they can. The departing governor of Britannia Primasuddenly appoints Marcus Lucullus Silvanus, the son of a regional landowner, as his delegate while he travels to Rome. When the governordisappears without trace, Marcus, his wife, Hypatia, daughter ...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.Ferdinand Gregorovius was a German historian best known for writing biographies. One of Gregorovius' most notable biographies is on Lucrezia Borgia.

Everybody has a dream. Few people ever get to live it. Richard was one of the few. Try John Leslie Green's latest novel, 'Richard's Band,' the exploits of a bunch of folks that ask, "Who says it's too late to start a rock band?"

Madison was a virgin. She wasn't particularly pretty though she was not un-pretty. She was not tall nor short, dark nor light, heavy nor slight, blonde nor brown. She was mired in middle-class suburban existence, and had attended neither the right nor the wrong school. She was as talented as the next girl. If average was an absolute instead of being right smack in the middle, she would be extravagantly, dizzily, exorbitantly average. Zachary was a married man. That covered it. Not happily ...

The most comprehensive and authoritative review of B-School fundamentals—from top accounting and finance professorsFor years, the Portable MBA series has tracked the core curricula of leading business schools to teach you the fundamentals you need to know about business-without the extreme costs of earning an MBA degree. The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting covers all the core methods and techniques you would learn in business school, using real-life...

This tale of intrigue begins with the kidnapping of the bride, Julia, on the first day of the couple's honeymoon. With the help of various friends and the interference of foes, Alistair Granby, agent of the Crown, rescues his new wife from the kidnappers. In doing so, he enters into a contract with the kidnappers, and through a series of adventures, contrives to save the day with even more help from his friends.