February 21, 2011

Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon: Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace

The 21st century world has already experienced significant upheaval due to unemployment, environmental degradation and social tension. The authors show that high tech weapons and vast military might is not enough to maintain order because they provide an opportunity for warlords, militias, pirates and similar operations to expand. This book suggests a thorough overhaul of military priorities and tactics, and the strengthening of NGOs, charities and others to increase security in this century.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:
Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon: Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace
Shannon D. Beebe and Mary Kaldor
JZ5588 .B44 2010

February 17, 2011

Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Describing Employee Performance

The ability to write a performance review that is meaningful and change-driven is what separates average supervisors from great managers. But, often it is difficult to find the most appropriate words. This volume provides hundreds of ready-made phrases for crafting accurate assessments, documenting behaviors and accomplishments, developing promising workers, and conducting face-to-face reviews.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:
Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Describing Employee Performance
Douglas Max and Robert Bacal
HF 5549.5 .R3 M258 2011

February 14, 2011

The Great Explorers

Humans have always been driven to explore the world they know; and to see what is beyond the known boundaries. This collection of 40 biographical sketches reveals the desire of men and women to see what is beyond their boundaries through first-hand accounts, drawings, photos and other narratives.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

The Great Explorers
Robin Hanbury-Tenison
G 200 .G74 2010