From the rising significance of non-state actors to the increasing influence of regional powers, the nature and conduct of international politics has arguably changed dramatically since the height of the Cold War. Yet much of the literature on deterrence and compellence continues to draw (whether implicitly or explicitly) upon assumptions and precepts formulated in-and predicated upon-politics in a state-centric, bipolar world. Coercion moves beyond these somewhat hidebound premis...

Mark Waid's (Daredevil) superhero epic asks the question, "What if the world's greatest superhero decided to become the world's greatest supervillain?" Collects issues #24-31.

Don't miss the Eisner Award-nominated series that has taken the comic book industry by storm! Volume 5 of BOOM!'s original ongoing superhero series from comics legend Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? What happens to a world when a savior betrays it...and who can stop it? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines the nature of good and evil from the writer of KINGDOM COME and ...

A comic book industry event continues: Volume 3 of the new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!

The Plutonian's savage reign on Earth has begun, and no one, not even the Paradigm, has the power to stop him this time. Just when all hope seems lost, an unlikely savior emerges from the wreckage...and the world ofIrredeemable will never be the same. Join Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Empire) for this latest volume of the critically acclaimed superhero epic!

Expert clinicians and basic scientists with a special interest in Parkinson's disease review the current state of science and clinical therapeutics of the disease. Therefore these articles represent an authorative review of the current state of knowledge regarding preclinical course and symptomatology, subtypes with their impact on the pathology, genetic alterations, novel mechanisms of neuronal cell death, diagnostic tools and old and novel therapeutic approaches with respect to neuroprot...

Bad people doing bad things in a graphic novel of fire and murder in Southern California.A disgraced ex-cop, Conrad, seeks redemption by unraveling an unsolved murder during Southern California's fire season. Conrad follows a lone clue—a discarded crucifix—to unravel the death of Karen Littleton, whose body was found amid a blaze that scorched 10,000 acres. The search leads him to clash with the victim's father and prime suspect, Robert Littleton, as well as hostil...

This textbook focuses on the nascent field of Immunoepidemiology that addresses how differences in immune responses among individuals affect the epidemiology of infectious diseases, cancer, hypersensitivity, and autoimmunity. The idea for the book originated from a course entitled “Immunology for Epidemiologists“ at the Yale School of Public Health. While many fine textbooks are available that address the immunological responses of individuals to pathogens, these provided very little infor...

This English-language handbook is a comprehensive guide to German corporate criminal liability. Tailored for both German legal professionals seeking precise English terminology and assistance in explaining German legal concepts, as well as foreign lawyers requiring a useful overview, it delivers practical insights into criminal and administrative offences affecting businesses in Germany.This book helps you understand German criminal procedure, potential sanctions, and effective cor...

Dr Peter Kraus is a retired obstetrician-gynaecologist. He is a child survivor of the Holocaust who migrated to Australia with his parents and brother in 1948.Slow Train to Auschwitz (Revised Edition) traces his family history, giving a glimpse of Jewish life in Central Europe leading up to WorldWar II, his family's experiences underNazi oppression during the war, life in post-war Europe and the adventure of migrating to a new country.Peter relates his expe...

What do you do if you get stuck in an elevator in Mogadishu? How worried should you be about being followed after an interview with a ring of human traffickers in Lebanon? What happens to your research if you get placed on a government watchlist? And what if you find yourself feeling like you just aren’t cut out for fieldwork?Stories from the Field is a relatable, thoughtful, and unorthodox guide to field research in political science. It features personal stories from wor...

Collects issues #16-23 of Mark Waid's (Kingdom Come) superhero epic that asks the question, "What if the world's greatest superhero decided to become the world's greatest supervillain?"