Authors:Brian Gill, P. Mike Timpane, Karen E. Ross, Domin
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: charter, schools, vouchers, need, versus, reality, rhetoric
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2007
ISBN-10: 0833027654
ISBN-13: 9780833027658

Education vouchers and charter schools are two of the most prominent and far-reaching forms of family-choice policies currently in evidence in the nation

Author: Henry Leo Bolduc
Publisher: EIH Publishing
Keywords: experience, teaching, reaching, voice, creative
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2004-01-31
ISBN-10: 192966110X
ISBN-13: 9781929661107

This book provides new strategies for beginning writers and speakers. Readers will gain personal insights for effectively working within groups. Affirmation and self-hypnosis are utilized in order to increase effectiveness and therefore attendance. Explore everything from creating booklets and making them into books to finances and life on the road.

Author: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: Fawcett Crest Book M-1458
Keywords: rich, think
Number of Pages: 254
Published: 1960
eBookDB-ID: B00086R5MM

Think and Grow Rich is the number one Inspirational classic for individuals who are interested in learning from important figures in history. The text in this book is the original 1937 edition written by Napoleon Hill, which has often been reproduced, but no updated version has ever been able to compete with the original text. Think and Grow Rich is a timeless classic and should be read by students of business, people with entrepreneurial spirit, and anybody who is interested in furthering their lives and reaching their goals. This book will guided many to success, and has sold millions of cop

Author: Ron Paul
Publisher: Mises Institute
Keywords: prosperity, peace, gold
Number of Pages: 57
Published: 2010-07-24
eBookDB-ID: B000XG6SAM

Ron Paul has been the leading champion of sound money in the Congress. Here he explains why sound money means a new gold standard. The monograph is written in the clearest possible terms with the goal of explaining the basics of paper money and its effects of inflation, business cycles, and government growth. He maps out a plan to bring about a dollar that is as good as gold, one that would be protected against manipulation by government and central bankers. Part of that strategy is the minting of a new gold one but the more far-reaching plan involves a redefinition of the dollar and complete

Authors:Frederic Wehrey, David E. Thaler, Nora Bensahel,
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: power, middle, east, iranian, limitations, omnipotent, exploring, dangerous
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2009
ISBN-10: 0833045547
ISBN-13: 9780833045546

Following the U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, the Iranian threat to U.S. interests has taken on seemingly unprecedented qualities of aggressiveness and urgency. Added to its provocative positions on the nuclear program, support for non-state militants, and development of threatening military capabilities is the sense that Iran is trying to effect far-reaching changes on the regional and even global stage. Within this context, this report aims to provide policy planners with a new framework for anticipating and preparing for the strategic challenges Iran will present over the next ten t

Authors:Tom LaTourrette, David R. Howell, David E. Mosher
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: potential, security, options, analysis, centers, terrorism, risk, shopping, reducing
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2006
ISBN-10: 0833040405
ISBN-13: 9780833040404

Terrorist threat at shopping centers is a prominent concern, with over 60 terrorist attacks against shopping centers in 21 countries since 1998. Shopping center operators are beginning to explore and implement increased security efforts specifically designed to combat terrorism. This report offers qualitative and quantitative modeling approaches to help shopping center operators evaluate candidate security options in terms of their effectiveness at reducing terrorism risk, reaching the following conclusions. First, a strategy to reduce terrorism risk will be similar for most shopping centers.

Authors:David E. Mosher, Beth E. Lachman, Michael D. Gree
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: planning, post, conflict, operations, contingency, army, environmental, considerations, warriors
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2008
ISBN-10: 0833043188
ISBN-13: 9780833043184

Recent experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans have highlighted the importance of environmental considerations. These range from protecting soldier health and disposing of hazardous waste to building water supply systems and other activities that help achieve national goals in the post-conflict phase of contingency operations. The Army has become increasingly involved with environmental issues in every contingency operation and must be better prepared to deal with them. This study assesses whether existing policy, doctrine, and guidance adequately address environmental activities in