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Security force assistance is central to the counterinsurgency campaign of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan. The outcome will hinge on the effectiveness of the assistance provided to the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police, and other security forces. This report provides an overview of Soviet efforts to improve and facilitate the training and development of Afghan security forces.

Set in the mythical Polish village of Primeval, a microcosm of the world populated by eccentric, archetypal characters and guarded by four archangels, the novel chronicles the lives of the inhabitants over the course of the feral 20th century in prose that is forceful, direct, and the stylistic cousin...

Contemporary research on the lives and experiences of women of color tends to neglect the influence of women’s perceived access to voice as they manage tensions related to race, class, and gender. Underserved Women of Color, Voice, and Resistance: Claiming a Seat at the Table contributes to current...

The crisis of borders and prisons can be seen starkly in statistics. In 2011 some 1,500 migrants died trying to enter Europe, and the United States deported nearly 400,000 and imprisoned some 2.3 million people—more than at any other time in history. International borders are increasingly militarized...

Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,7, Dresden Technical University (Institut für Anglistische Sprachwissenschaft), course: Proseminar 'Varieties of English', 11 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Long...

"Quotes" are viewed as the concentration of wisdom and have played an important role in our lives. This book offers "Quotes of Philosophy of Life" about the way people perceive life by "unforgettable thoughts" through reflections on love, friendship, truth, attitude,...

The authentic taste of Spain is revealed in this classic ebook about the Spanish tradition of serving drinks with small snacks called Tapas. Enjoy the varied and exquisite delights of this traditional way of presenting small culinary treats. Cooking Spanish recipes is a way to know more about Spanish...

Nabokov’s Women: The Silent Sisterhood of Textual Nomads is the first book-length study to focus on Nabokov’s relationship with his heroines. Essays by distinguished Nabokov scholars explore the multilayered and nomadic nature of Nabokov’s women: their voice and voicelessness, their absentness,...

Unknown yet highly strategic, Central Asia attracts the interest of major global powers due to its vast energy resources and crucial geographic position. Russia, China, and the European Union view this region as an indispensable springboard to enhance their political and economic influence on the...

For a century following the end of the Lamian War in 322 B.C., Athens' harbour at Pireus was almost constantly occupied by a Macedonian garrison. The Macedonian presence dealt a crucial blow to Athenian independence and Athenian democracy, initiating the first in a long and intermittent series of...

First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Sunday Ladle is a love story and family history filled with recipes from around the world. Follow the author’s parents on their journey from Hungary to Havana to America - finding family, faith, and very good food!

The authentic taste of sweet Spain by its traditional confectionery. These Spanish recipes will reveal the delights of traditional Spanish sweet dishes, many of which have been handed down through generations. Easy to follow recipes allow you to create wonderful cakes, tarts, biscuits and cream delights....

The exceptional mechanical, optical, surface and biocompatibility properties of nanodiamond have gained it much interest. Exhibiting the outstanding bulk properties of diamond at the nanoscale in the form of a film or small particle makes it an inexpensive alternative for many applications. Nanodiamond...