James Morrison Bücher

The first detailed look at the CIA's clandestine operations in Laos during the Cold War.

More than forty years ago the Central Intelligence Agency began a top-secret covert action campaign designed to hold Indonesia's left-leaning President Sukarno's feet to the fire and prevent a strategic crossroad from falling into the communist camp. In a fast-paced, engrossing narrative evoking the novels of John LeCarré and Graham Greene, the authors provide the first unclassified, detailed case study of an operation that has escaped public scrutiny for decades.

Focusing on the inner workings of central and local governments, this guide provides essential insights for journalism students and professionals. It explores the operation of public services and the relationship between political events and news generation, making it a vital resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of public affairs and improve their reporting skills.

A foundational grasp of Western philosophy is essential for comprehending global ideas and influences. The book explores key philosophers and their contributions, highlighting how their thoughts have shaped contemporary understanding and societal frameworks. By examining these influential figures, readers gain insights into the philosophical underpinnings that inform various aspects of modern life and thought.

The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected short stories centered on an Australian family, exploring themes of loss and absurdity. It features a range of quirky elements such as glass eyes, false mermaids, and the unintended consequences of actions, including a tragic death and the catastrophic impact of nuclear weapons. The tales also touch on the accidental destruction of the Sydney Opera House, weaving a unique tapestry of familial experiences marked by humor and poignancy.

Designed to boost confidence and preparedness for the SQA Higher Business Management exam, this comprehensive resource features practice questions covering all types and topics. Additionally, it includes two complete practice papers crafted by experienced examiners, ensuring thorough preparation for students.

The guide offers a comprehensive overview of DSM diagnoses, enhanced for the DSM-5 Text Revision. It features over 130 case vignettes that clarify typical patient presentations, making complex diagnostic criteria more accessible. Each disorder is succinctly described, supplemented by practical tips, sidebars, and tables to aid in understanding psychiatric symptoms. Notable updates include the introduction of prolonged grief disorder, revisions to over 70 criteria sets, and new ICD-10-CM codes, ensuring a thorough and current resource for clinicians.

The newest volume in the Film Theory in Practice Series, Auteur Theory and My Son John offers a concise introduction to authorship and auteur theory in jargon-free language. The book goes on to show this theory can be deployed to interpret Leo McCarey's notorious but undervalued film My Son John, which critics deemed a clear-cut failure, and the auteurists declared a masterpiece. James Morrison traces the development of auteur theory through its emergence in the pages of the French film journal Cahiers du cinema and the complex permutations it undergoes subsequently. This history will help students and scholars who are eager to learn more about this important area of film theory. The analysis of My Son John shows how auteur theory enables modes of interpretation and discovers levels of meaning otherwise unavailable.