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Reports of sexual violence in armed conflict frequently appear in political discussions and news media, presenting a stark contrast to a long history of silence and nonrecognition. Conflict-related sexual violence has transitioned rapidly from a neglected human rights issue to an unambiguous security concern on the agendas of powerful states and the United Nations Security Council. Through interviews and primary-source evidence, Kerry F. Crawford investigates the reasons for this dramatic change and the implications of the securitization of sexual violence.

I'm shy. I make excuses - even lie - to avoid certain social situations. I've been called anti-social, awkward, and odd. The way I behave doesn't feel unnatural, but I'm constantly being told it is. I'm afraid of confrontation and disagreement. I lack confidence in my abilities, I'm reluctant to defend myself, and I get taken advantage of by others...a lot. And worst of all, I don't know why. That was me, before writing this book.

Drawing on scholarship in the rhetoric of health and medicine, the health and medical humanities, and related fields, Derkatch offers a nuanced account of how language, belief, behavior, experience, and persuasion collide to produce and promote wellness, one of the most compelling and harmful concepts that govern contemporary Western life.

In this book, Lamdan contends that privatization and tech exceptionalism have prevented us from creating effective legal regulation. This, in turn, has allowed oversized information oligopolies to coalesce. In addition to specific legal and market-based solutions, Lamdan calls for treating information like a public good and creating digital infrastructure that supports our democratic ideals.

An African-American mother tries her best to explain to her son what racism is and where it all started, after he experiences some confusing events while at school.

Every relationship has its ups and downs, but they don’t always have to be a roller-coaster ride. This guide will help you understand what the men in your life won’t tell you. Discover what goes on in a man’s mind and learn to use that information to help you keep your relationship alive. In this audiobook, you’ll find all the basic skills it takes to determine if your relationship is just in a rut or out of order for good.

If you're looking to retire wealthy one day, and you'd like "that day" to be sooner than later but don't know how to get there, then here's the deal. Retirement has always seemed so far in the future you've felt you don't need to worry about planning for it yet. Or, you have started to think about it, but you simply don't know where to begin with all the different pension and saving options. How much do you even need for retirement anyway?! In this audiobook you will find all the expert tips and advice you'll need to make sure that your retirement runs smoothly.

What is it? Is it something you can tangibly touch, is it intangible, or a beautiful mixture of both? This audiobook 'cuts to the chase' and details the definitive aspects of obtaining a true love with your mental health directly in mind. After years of diagnostics and analyzing human relationships, Devin Blue takes this powerful emotion to a whole new level and reveals the integral keys to manifesting what seems to be the most mysterious of bonds. After following the words within, listeners will yield themselves the overall best chance of landing that beautiful mate.

The emotional and poignant true story of a middle-aged couple that married after meeting Online, and the designer puppy that became their "together child", showing them that her role of filling their empty nest, though filled with trials, would be worth it in the end. Gary and Bobbi were building a life together, rebounding from past failed marriages. They had learned a lot. With excess baggage set aside, they vowed that this marriage would last forever. Just days after moving into their new home, Bobbi's early Christmas present arrived in the form of a Cockapoo puppy, Gracie.

Move over Erma Bombeck, Dave Barry, and Hendrik Groen - Bettye Strickland has the senior living beat now! Her candid commentary on life in the slow lane is sure to bring smiles, chuckles, and outright laughter to listeners of all ages....

Understand the afterlife through mindfulness. You're reading this right now because, at some level, you want to feel the inner peace and knowledge that others have told you was impossible in the physical world. You're tired of asking questions that have no answers. Find a deeper reason for your existence. Cross the pivotal boundary between mere curiosity and active self-advancement. This book is your guide. Begin your adventure now.

Getting involved in a murder investigation had never been part of Ray Rosenthorpe's retirement plans. But here he was, on a Saturday morning in a garden center, looking at a dead body in a shed. A woman Ray knows is standing over the dead body with blood on her hands. She claims she had nothing to do with the murder, and asks Ray to help clear her name. Being the kind-hearted soul that he is, Ray agrees to help her.

Retirement doesn't have to be dull or boring! Uncover a world of exciting new hobbies, keep fit and agile, make a real difference in the world, declutter your house, earn extra income, and add a sparkle to your retired life with this friendly and helpful guide.

A story about a star who gets lost trying to find her best friend, the Moon. She travels all over the galaxy while meeting new friends along the way. Will she ever find her friend? Only time will tell.

Madeline was rich and arrogant. She fired all her human servants and purchased robotic "ServBots". Everything is great until she realizes all is not as perfect as it seemed. Find out why some jobs are better left to humans.

Run for Your Life: From Victim to Victor, is an intriguing cat and mouse tale of how Denair Marie, an aspiring attorney, fled her dream job and her amazing new home. She ran for her life after her ex-boyfriend, who was charged with attempting to murder her, jumped bond and led Federal Marshals on a harrowing chase. This monster was bent on silencing the only witness standing between him and a 10-year prison sentence.

Join the Ugly Mermaid on her amazing undersea quest to discover why she's so hideous, and find out why Veronica the Velociraptor has such very bad teeth! Discover Aubrey's Smelly Adventure in the Land of Bernards, and learn that it can be cool to be different in Shipwreck'd Sarah and the Silly-Looking Pirates!Are you brave enough to meet the hideous, toad-fearing Grandma Grunt? And what dreadful fate awaits Horrid Horatia, the fearsome lady-slug?

A heartwarming story about an unwanted puppy who is rescued from a busy highway ditch. She plays her way into her rescuer's heart and home. But just as the puppy is feeling safe and secure with her new mom and dad, a call comes from someone claiming to be her owner.

A story with a happy ending about a puppy who wanted to find a home and someone to love her. The puppy tells a heartwarming story about how she was an unwanted puppy and then rescued from a busy highway ditch. She plays her way into her rescuer's heart and home. The puppy fills the home with love and happiness. Just as the puppy feels safe and secure with her new mom and dad, a call comes from someone claiming to be her owner.

Do you want to know how to take good care of your black hair? Black hair can be prone to dryness, which makes it frizzy and rough. You end up with hair that is difficult to detangle and style. Most people with black afro-type ethnic hair find it difficult to manage their hair, and they don't know how to take proper care of it. It may be tough, but it is not impossible. There is no need to spend thousands of dollars on salons trying to make sure that your black hair is healthy, clean, and stylish.