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"Drawing from original interviews with black Rhodesian veterans and extensive archival research, M.T. Howard tackles the question of why so many black soldiers fought steadfastly and effectively for the Rhodesian Army during the war of liberation (1965-1980). It enriches scholarly understandings of the motivations and loyalties of colonial troops"--

'Illuminating' TIM MARSHALL 'Refreshing' THOMAS HALLIDAY A mind-expanding, revolutionary journey across time that shows how our biology has determined human history for the first time. This book will change how you see the world. We're a wonder of evolution, capable of incredible feats. But we're also deeply flawed. Our bodies and minds often break, fail, and hinder us. To be human is to live with this extraordinary contradiction. So, to understand the course humanity has taken - from prehistoric times through the age of empire and into the modern era - we must understand who, and what, we are. Being Human is history made flesh. From the epidemic that brought Europe's peasants freedom, to the health deficiency which gave rise to the world's largest criminal organisation, to the cognitive biases that led to military catastrophes in Crimea and Iraq, we see how our unique nature shaped our relationships, economies and societies - and, importantly, how it continues to impact human progress today. 'This book is quite literally wonderful' ED CONWAY 'A wild ride' TIM HARFORD 'A gripping, red-blooded narrative from a master storyteller' JO MARCHANT

"The book will review how new and old privacy-preserving techniques can provide practical protection for data in transit, use, and rest. We will position techniques like Data Integrity, and Ledger. This book will use practical lessons in Data Integrity, and Trust, and data's business utility. This book is based on a good understanding and experience of new and old technologies, emerging trends, and a broad experience from many projects in this domain. This book will provide unique context about the WHY (requirements and drivers), WHAT (what to do), and HOW (how to implement), and review current state and major forces representing challenges or driving change, what you should be trying to achieve, how do you do it, including discussions of different options. We will also discuss WHERE (in systems) and WHEN (roadmap). Unlike other general or academic texts, this book is being written to offer practical general advice, outline actionable strategies, and include templates for immediate use. The book contains diagrams needed to describe the topics and Use Cases. The book presents current real-world issues and technological mitigation strategies. The inclusion of the risks to both owners and custodians provide a strong case for why people should care. The book reflects the perspective of a CTO and Chief Security Strategist. I worked in and with startups and some of the largest organizations in the world. The book is for board members, senior decision-makers, and global government policy officials - CISOs, CSOs, CPOs, CTOs, auditors, consultants, investors, and other people interested in data privacy and security. I will also embed a business perspective. Why is this an important topic for the board, audit committee, and senior management regarding achieving business objectives, strategies, and goals and applying the risk appetite and tolerance? The focus is on Technical Visionary Leaders, including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, EVP/SVP/VP of Technology, Analytics, Data Architect, Chief Information Officer, EVP/SVP/VP of I.T., Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Security Officer (CSO), EVP/SVP/VP of Security, Risk Compliance, Governance. It can also be interesting reading for privacy regulators, especially those in developed nations with specialist privacy oversight agencies (government departments) across their jurisdictions (e.g., federal and state levels)"--

Leistung ist eine der zentralen Kategorien in der Selbstbeschreibung moderner Gesellschaften, deren individuelle und gesellschaftliche Dimensionen immer wieder diskutiert, hinterfragt und verteidigt werden. Was aber wird unter Leistung in historischer Perspektive und angesichts aktueller Transformationen verstanden? Und wie wurde und wird die Kategorie in Schule und Bildungsmedien wirkmächtig? Hierzu versammelt der Band Antworten, die auf eine Vielfalt von Theorien, Geschichten und Methoden zurückgreifen, um so die Komplexität, Ambivalenzen und Spannungen des Themas abzubilden. Dabei wird deutlich, dass die Kategorie Leistung zwar dekonstruiert, jedoch nicht ohne Weiteres abgeschafft und überwunden werden kann.

"This book will redefine the standards of self-care as self-actualization for founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders based on the 4 pillars of BrainTrust Founders Studio--Community, Education, Mentorship, Capital. Kendra shares her own story, along with the stories of other Founders and Executives in the beauty and wellness industries, adding chapters on Spirituality, Daily Rituals and Purpose among others. In the context of these stories, self-actualization acts are revolutionary in that they often dismantle constructs, question boundaries, and intentionally change or re-create new narratives that counter oppression and marginalization while growing and succeeding as a leader"--

"A growing number of animal ethicists defend new omnivorism-the view that it's permissible, if not obligatory, to consume certain kinds of animal flesh and products. This book puts defenders of new omnivorism and advocates of strict veganism into conversation with one another to further debates in food ethics in novel and meaningful ways. The book includes six chapters that defend distinct versions of new omnivorism and six critical responses from scholars who are sympathetic to strict veganism. The contributors debate whether it's ethically permissible to eat the following: "freegan" meat, roadkill, cultured meat, genetically disenhanced animals, possibly insentient animals such as insects, and fish. The volume concludes with two chapters that examine strict vegan and new omnivore policy. Presenting readers with clear defenses and criticisms of the various dietary proposals, this book draws attention to the most important ethical challenges facing traditional animal agriculture and alternative systems of food production. New Omnivorism and Strict Veganism will appeal to scholars and students interested in food ethics, animal ethics, and agricultural ethics"--

"The Journey from Prison to Community: Developing Identity, Meaning and Belonging with Men in the UK provides a practical guide for practitioners working with men to successfully make the transition between prison and the community. This is an essential read for professionals working in a range of settings across prison and community environments, while the wide variety of professional experience represented in the book broadens its appeal to forensic and clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, probation officers, prison staff and those working in the third sector. It is also valuable resource for qualified professionals, those in training, support roles, and managers involved in planning strategy and service delivery"--

"Jori Pascal Kalkman discusses the complex dilemmas that emergency responders, soldiers, and humanitarians face during crisis response operations. Based on the latest research, this book offers readers a comprehensive overview of how crisis professionals organize and implement their operational activities amidst the chaos of crisis situations"--

"Exploring the complexities of identity in precolonial West Africa, Makhroufi Ousmane Traoré shows the Soninke community's resistance to the slave trades led to the formation of a united community bound by an awareness of ethnic belonging. Traoré highlights the varied ways in which West Africans crafted and negotiated their identities"--

"This book provides a much-needed focus on the victimization experiences of those within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA) communities. With original research and scholarly work relating to victimization, supplemented by stories and poems detailing first-hand accounts by people in LGBTQIA communities, the volume editors shine a light on the experiences of those who have been harmed or who have suffered because of who they are. Allowing the reader to gain a deeper understanding of queer victimization and LGBTQIA victims, the volume delves into how and why people are victimized, as well as how the criminal justice system and other social services interact with victims and each other. The creative pieces included give a direct voice to those who have most often been silenced in the past. Queer Victimology is essential reading for scholars and students in the areas of criminology, victimology, sociology, gender studies, education, counseling, and/or psychology as well as anyone engaged with queer, critical, and feminist criminologies, gender studies, diversity, and criminal justice"--

For over half a century, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri repeatedly emerged from the shadows as a vengeful ideologue hell-bent on changing history. Dr. Sajjan M. Gohel provides the first definitive account of one of the world's most wanted terrorists. Having grown up in an illustrious Egyptian family of physicians, lawyers, clergy, and politicians, al-Zawahiri was originally destined to become a successful doctor. However, he chose to rebel against his own society which he deemed to have deviated from its religious identity. By forming his own terrorist group, al-Zawahiri dedicated his life to sedition and violent rebellion against the international order. Ayman al-Zawahiri led a life incomparable to anyone else. The Egyptian found himself in many of the places where history was being determined. His journey takes us across Egypt, Sudan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as the United States and Russia. Through his close bond with Osama bin Laden, al-Zawahiri played a critical role in the evolution of al-Qaeda's ideology, recruitment, tactics, and strategy. With the deft touch of a teacher, al-Zawahiri delegated numerous murderous assignments globally. He engaged in the assassination of political leaders, sought to develop chemical and biological weapons, recruited double and triple agents, turned the tables on his enemies, and pioneered the use of new media technology to convey al-Qaeda's zealotry. In 2011, al-Zawahiri succeeded bin Laden, to become the head of al-Qaeda and sought to rebuild and reform his organisation whilst being aided by murky ties in Pakistan and Iran and his Taliban allies. Against the background of the Arab Spring and the West's departure from Afghanistan, al-Zawahiri left a deadly legacy for al-Qaeda's future for years to come.

During the era of French colonial rule in Indochina, as many as two hundred thousand Indochinese sojourned in France. Subjects and Sojourners is a vivid and comprehensive social, cultural, and political history of this diverse group, which ranged from ruling monarchs to the most marginal laborers. Drawing from a range of rich but underused archives, Charles Keith explores how French colonialism extended Indochina's colonial society into France, where Indochinese subjects studied, labored, fought, and lived in imperial spaces and contexts that were profoundly different from those they had left behind. Time in France transformed these sojourners, and when they returned to Indochina, they in turn transformed colonial society. Indochinese, in short, did not simply encounter "France" in the colony: they went and lived it for themselves

"Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, global healthcare services faced the need to reshape healthcare delivery models in order to meet escalating demand, whilst maintaining quality of care and equity of access. What are the key factors that enable these critical changes to be delivered at scale and pace, and within the constraints of limited resources? The authors are academics and practitioners who have extensive expertise in healthcare innovation research and practice. The book explores innovation in the health sector, through discussions on innovative technologies, covering development and manufacturing approaches, as well as innovation management and training. Case studies review the successful application of innovation models and technologies from Brazil, Portugal, Austria, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Europe. A consistent theme is how the lessons learnt during the COVID pandemic can be drawn on to accelerate innovation in healthcare, and shape future models of delivery. This book will be of interest and value to academics, healthcare professionals, innovation practitioners, and businesses, as well as those involved in setting strategy and policy. It highlights the key factors at an individual, organisational, and system level, that need to be in place to enable effective healthcare innovation, as well as the spread and adoption of new practices"--