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    • Trusted Partner
      Humanities & Social Sciences
      May 2016

      A matter of intelligence

      by Charmian Brinson, Richard Dove

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      December 2014

      East German intelligence and Ireland, 1949–90

      Espionage, terrorism and diplomacy

      by Jerome de Wiel

      This book is an in-depth examination of the relations between Ireland and the former East Germany between the end of the Second World War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. It explores political, diplomatic, economic, media and cultural issues. The long and tortuous process of establishing diplomatic relations is unique in the annals of diplomatic history. Central in this study are the activities of the Stasi. They show how and where East German intelligence obtained information on Ireland and Northern Ireland and also what kind of information was gathered. A particularly interesting aspect of the book is the monitoring of the activities of the Irish Republican Army and the Irish National Liberation Army and their campaigns against the British army in West Germany. The Stasi had infiltrated West German security services and knew about Irish suspects and their contacts with West German terrorist groups. East German Intelligence and Ireland, 1949-90 makes an original contribution to diplomatic, intelligence, terrorist and Cold War studies. ;

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      February 2017

      East German intelligence and Ireland, 1949–90

      Espionage, terrorism and diplomacy

      by Jérôme de Wiel

      This book is an in-depth examination of the relations between Ireland and the former East Germany between the end of the Second World War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. It explores political, diplomatic, economic, media and cultural issues. The long and tortuous process of establishing diplomatic relations is unique in the annals of diplomatic history. Central in this study are the activities of the Stasi. They show how and where East German intelligence obtained information on Ireland and Northern Ireland and also what kind of information was gathered. A particularly interesting aspect of the book is the monitoring of the activities of the Irish Republican Army and the Irish National Liberation Army and their campaigns against the British army in West Germany. The Stasi had infiltrated West German security services and knew about Irish suspects and their contacts with West German terrorist groups. East German Intelligence and Ireland, 1949-90 makes an original contribution to diplomatic, intelligence, terrorist and Cold War studies.

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      January 2020

      Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

      by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.

      This eBook describes search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) programs both past and present, as well as theories regarding the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth. Also discussed are the social consequences of interstellar contact and the potential risks inherent in SETI.

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      Politics & government
      December 2016

      Intelligence, security and the Attlee governments, 1945–51

      An uneasy relationship?

      by Daniel W. B. Lomas

      Drawing on recently released documents and private papers, this is the first book-length study to examine the intimate relationship between the Attlee government and Britain's intelligence and security services at the start of the Cold War. Often praised for the formation of the modern-day 'welfare state', Attlee's government also played a significant, if little understood, role in combating communism at home and overseas, often in the face of vocal, sustained opposition from its own backbenches. This book tells the story of Attlee's Cold War. From Whitehall vetting to secret operations in Eastern Europe and the fallout of Soviet atomic espionage on both sides of the Atlantic, it provides a fresh interpretation of the Attlee government, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the Labour Party, intelligence, security and Britain's foreign and defence policy at the start of the Cold War.

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      March 2025

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Social Research

      by Prokopis A Christou

      The field of social research is characterized by its broad scope and interdisciplinary nature, encompassing the examination of human behaviour, societies, and various facets of social existence; however, it is influenced by numerous factors, including technological advancements. It is therefore no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a driving force, bringing about substantial transformations within the field. The use of AI-assisted tools and programmes for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative data is increasing at a remarkable pace. The implications of utilizing these applications are significant and noteworthy. While these technologies present numerous opportunities, it is important to acknowledge the accompanying dilemmas and risks associated with this form of technological advancement. With a focus on AI's research implications, this book explores various considerations and examples across different disciplines of social research. It highlights the considerable promise AI holds for revolutionizing the discipline while also guiding readers in contemplating the potential drawbacks and various concerns. By doing so, researchers can optimize the capabilities of AI and promote its responsible, reliable, and beneficial application in enhancing and advancing social research.

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      Children's & YA
      October 2021

      The Lost Smile

      by Nadia L. King / Nelli Aghekyan

      When Zaytoon wakes up feeling sad, she goes on a search to find her smile. From the kitchen to the garden, Zaytoon searches high and low,and eventually discovers her smile — it’s smiling at her from her reflection in the window! The Lost Smile is beautifully illustrated colourful picture book that demonstrates the importance of accepting our emotions. Zaytoon’s journey shows children it’s okay to be sad and reassures young readers that sadness can be temporary. Themes include cultural diversity, emotional intelligence, family life and the importance of connecting with nature and animals.

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      May 2021

      Disciplined agency

      Neoliberal precarity, generational dispossession and call centre labour in Portugal

      by Patrícia Alves de Matos

      Since the mid-2000s, the harsh reality of call centre employment for a generation of young workers in Portugal has been impossible to ignore. With its endless rows of small cubicles, where human agents endure repetitive telephone conversations with abusive clients under invasive modes of technological surveillance, discipline and control, call centre work remains a striking symbol of labour precarity, a condition particularly associated with the neoliberal generational disenchantment that 'each generation does better than its predecessor'. This book describes the emergence of a regime of disciplined agency in the Portuguese call centre sector. Examining the ascendancy of call centres as icons of precarity in contemporary Portugal, this book argues that call centre labour constitutes a new form of commodification of the labouring subject. De Matos argues that call centres represent an advanced system of non-manual labour power exploitation, due to the underestimation of human creativity that lies at the centre of the regimented structures of call centre labour. Call centres can only guarantee profit maintenance, de Matos argues, through the commodification of the human agency arising from the operators' moral, relational and social embedded agentive linguistic interventions of creative improvisation, decision-making, problem-solving and ethical evaluation.

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      Business, Economics & Law
      May 2023

      Cyber-espionage in international law

      Silence speaks

      by Thibault Moulin

      While espionage between states is a practice dating back centuries, the emergence of the internet revolutionised the types and scale of intelligence activities, creating drastic new challenges for the traditional legal frameworks governing them. This book argues that cyber-espionage has come to have an uneasy status in law: it is not prohibited, because spying does not result in an internationally wrongful act, but neither is it authorised or permitted, because states are free to resist foreign cyber-espionage activities. Rather than seeking further regulation, however, governments have remained purposefully silent, leaving them free to pursue cyber-espionage themselves at the same time as they adopt measures to prevent falling victim to it. Drawing on detailed analysis of state practice and examples from sovereignty, diplomacy, human rights and economic law, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the current legal status of cyber-espionage, as well as future directions for research and policy. It is an essential resource for scholars and practitioners in international law, as well as anyone interested in the future of cyber-security.

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      January 2021

      A primer on financial intelligence for children

      by SAI Mei

      This book is comprehensive, systematic, detailed, introduces the basic issues and method strategies of wealth of enlightenment education, including "how to understand money" - understand the content of liabilities and understanding of charity. Combined with its own profound financial knowledge and rich practical experience, the author will vividly use the way to understand the way, and appear in the way. sex.

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      AKASHA: Spiritual Experiences of Accessing the Infinite Intelligence of Our Souls

      by Lisa Barnett

      kasha is the recording of all that exists. Lisa Barnett shares who the Akashic Record Keepers are and how they can assist you on your soul’s journey.

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      February 2005

      Kunterbuntes Origami der Tiere

      Pfiffig,lustig,verspielt mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen

      by Bui, Nga; Bui, Hung

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      February 2013

      Business Intelligence

      Komplexe SQL-Abfragen am Beispiel eines Online-Shops. Inkl. Testdatenbank mit über zwei Millionen Datensätzen

      by Werther, Iron

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      July 2004

      Origami-Geldgeschenke

      Geld zum Verschenken fantasievoll falten

      by Bui, Hung; Bui, Nga

    • Trusted Partner
      April 2009

      Cultural Exchange

      by Hu Taichun

      This volume introduces the Chinese cultural exchange with other cultures during its development, which is informative, readable and interesting. It is well-illustrated and suitable for all readers interested in Chinese culture.

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      July 2020

      Disciplined Agency

      by Patrícia Matos, Alexander Smith

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