Castles, battles, and bombs : how economics explains military history by Jurgen Brauer

"In Castles, Battles, and Bombs, Jurgen Brauer and Hubert van Tuyll reconsider key episodes of military history from the point of view of economics—with dramatically insightful results. For example, when looked at as a question of sheer cost, the building of castles in the Middle Ages seems almost inevitable: though stunningly expensive, a strong castle was far cheaper to maintain than a standing army. " - Editorial Reviews

The three trillion dollar war : the true cost of the Iraq conflict by Joseph E Stiglitz

"Stiglitz and Bilmes have clearly demonstrated the need for Congress and the administration to ensure that those making sacrifices today will see those sacrifices honored in the future."—Dave W. Gorman, executive director, Disabled American Veterans

In the jaws of the dragon : America's fate in the coming era of Chinese hegemony by Eamonn Fingleton

“Eamonn Fingleton demonstrates once again why his analyses of moderncapitalism deserve serious attention. As he has done before with Japan, heidentifies the elements of China’s business model that depart sharply from easy Western assumptions---and he lays out the consequences of seeing Chinathe way outsiders would like it to be, rather than the way it is.” - James Fallows, Atlantic Monthly.

Funding extended conflicts : Korea, Vietnam, and the War on Terror by Richard M Miller

“This is a major contribution to the study of US war expenditures. Miller examines US funding of three wars: Korea, Vietnam, and the global war on terror. For each he covers cost estimates and appropriation, allocation, and spending. He tries to place the material in context by preceding each introduction with a caption from a prominent source. Miller clearly explains the funding process in each case study and raises many questions, which he answers with healthy cynicism...." - Editorial Reviews

Bankrupting the enemy : the U.S. financial siege of Japan before Pearl Harbor by Edward S Miller

"Miller's lucid writing and thorough understanding of the complexities of international finance enable readers unfamiliar with financial concepts and terminology to grasp his explanation of the impact of U.S. economic policies on Japan. His review of thirty-seven studies of Japan's resource deficiencies begs the question of why no U.S. agency calculated the impact of the freeze on Japan's overall economy. His analysis of a massive OSS-State Department study of prewar Japan clearly demonstrates that the deprivations facing the Japanese people were the country to remain in financial limbo buttressed its choice of war at Pearl Harbor." - Editorial Reviews

Economic sanctions against a nuclear North Korea : an analysis of United States and United Nations actions since 1950 by Suk H Kim

"This book first provides a thorough historical overview of U.S. and U.N. sanctions against North Korea since 1950. Then, several essays propose ways to make such sanctions more politically effective while limiting their harmful humanitarian consequences. Finally, the book discusses the impact of the newest, six-nation agreement signed in February 2007 which would shut down North Korea's nuclear facility in return for economic aid and a security guarantee. Several appendices provide brief guides to the history of North Korea and the country's nuclear weapons program." - Editorial Reviews

Where have all the soldiers gone? : the transformation of modern Europe by James J Sheehan

"James Sheehan, the distinguished historian of modern Germany, now focuses on a momentous European-wide story." —Charles S. Maier, Harvard University

The Art of the Impossible (Vols. 1-3) by by Boris Berezovsky - HC340.12 .B46313 2006

"The collection is a brilliant reflection of the current political struggle between the past and the present Russia, between new wave reformist Boris Berezovsky and the authoritarian Russian president Vladimir Putin. Each volume comes with an index, and should be very useful to anyone who is interested in contemporary Russia." - Editorial Reviews

Million dollar directory 2008 by Dun & Bradstreet - HC102 .D89

"This directory of America's leading corporations provides the name, address and phone number for headquarters and single locations; public/private ownership designations; D-U-N-S number; SIC Codes; founding/ownership dates; and, where available, information on annual sales volume, total number of employees; names, titles and functions of officers; names of directors; import/export designations; principal banking and accounting relationships; sticker symbol and stock exchange; state of incorporation; and parent company." - Dun & Bradstreet

ASEAN and Its Security Offspring: Facing New Challenges by Dr. Sheldon W. Simon - HC441.S566 2007

"Southeast Asian states within ASEAN agree that security relations with the great powers are best achieved by enmeshing the latter in ASEAN procedures. The primary goal of ASEAN is that China, Japan, the United States, and India commit to maintaining Southeast Asia's autonomy, integrity, and prosperity. ASEAN is less successful in resolving conflicts internal to the region including human rights in Burma, transnational terrorism, environmental concerns, human trafficking, and illegal arms trade. Sovereignty protection frequently trumps cooperation on these issues." - Strategic Studies Institute

State of the World 2008 : Innovations for a Sustainable Economy - HC59.S734 2008

"State of the World 2008 makes it clear that our planet and every individual on it face substantial environmental challenges. From the buildup of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere to significant water shortages and a wide range of pollution and natural resource management issues, the road to a sustainable economy is full of potholes. But there are signs of hope. As documented throughout this volume, the pace and scale of environmental innovation is extraordinary." - World Watch Institute

2008 Economic Report of the President - HC106.5 .A34

"..is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices. The Economic Report of the President is transmitted to Congress no later than ten days after the submission of the Budget of the United States Government. Supplementary reports can be issued to the Congress which contain additional and/or revised recommendations..." - GPO