One of the most influental political science works written in the post World War II era, the original edition of Essence of Decision is a unique and fascinating examination of the pivotal event of the cold Cold War. Not simply revised, but completely re-written, the Second Edition of this classic text is a fresh reinterpretation of the theories and events surrounding the Cuban Missle Crisis, incorporating all new information from the Kennedy tapes and recently declassified Soviet files. Essence of Decision Second Edition, is a vivid look at decision-making under pressure and is the only single volume work that attempts to answer the enduring question: how should citizens understand the actions of their government?

Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis

History

Philip Zelikow

Graham, Allison

Americas

Pearson P T R

What patterns emerge in media coverage and character depiction of Southern men and women, blacks and whites, in the years between 1954 and 1976? How do portrayals of the region and the equal rights movement illuminate the spirit and experience of the South―and of the nation as a whole? In Framing the South, Allison Graham examines the ways in which the media, particularly television and film, presented Southerners during the period of the civil rights revolution.
Graham analyzes depictions of southern race and social class in a wide range of Hollywood films―including A Streetcar Named Desire, The Three Faces of Eve, and A Face in the Crowd from the 1950s; later films like Cool Hand Luke, In the Heat of the Night, and Mississippi Burning; and MGM's Elvis Presley vehicles. She traces how films have confronted―or avoided―issues of racism over the years, paralleling Hollywood depictions with the tamer characterization of the likeable "hillbilly" popularized in television's The Real McCoys and The Andy Griffith Show. Graham reinforces the political impact of these fictional representations by examining media coverage of civil rights demonstrations, including the documentary Crisis: Behind the Presidential Commitment, which reported the clash between Robert Kennedy and Governor George Wallace over the integration of the University of Alabama. She concludes with a provocative analysis of Forrest Gump, identifying the popular film as a retelling of post-World War II Southern history.

Framing the South: Hollywood, Television, and Race during the Civil Rights Struggle

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Johns Hopkins University Press

History & Criticism

Lindsay Anderson (Twayne's filmmakers series)

Twayne Publishers

“Learn how to fight back and win, no matter what. When you get bucked off the horse, get back up! Allison Graham shows you how to saddle up and ride in the game of life!”–Jeffrey Hayzlett, Founder C-Suite NetworkDon’t let the book title throw you – I didn’t literally marry my mom and I did not give birth to my dog, Winston C. It’s a joke that will make sense once you read the book.What matters most is the subtitle: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks.Guaranteed you face challenges; that’s life. Unfortunately, without the right tools, those punches will limit your success. I believe you can be extraordinarily, joyful and triumphant, no matter what happens.The Resiliency Ninja formula is your answer.For me, I had to learn to succeed and find joy amidst grief, chronic nerve pain, injuries, self-doubt and a bunch of other issues.When my doctor told me to reevaluate my expectations for my life and business, my answer was “Screw defeat!”I hope you’ll claim the same.This book unveils the secrets to avoid being a victim, and instead, to rise stronger and better than ever imagined, like a Resiliency Ninja!“I LOVED this book. It was engaging, funny, and authentically Allison from cover to cover. Allison is honest, real, and courageous and she puts to paper all those things we secretly think in our head.”–Gillian Mandich, The Happiness Expert, TV Personality“A thought provoking account of one woman’s path from stuck to success. Allison clearly spells out how the reader can too become a resiliency ninja. Actionable and insightful, a delightful book for every person who is seeking.”–Kelsey Ramsden, Entrepreneur, Named Canada's Top Female Entrepreneur

Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Elevate Press

Working for the weekend? Don't remember what a restful weekend feels like? When plugging away 24/7 is your reality and burnout looms - it's time to Take Back Your Weekends! Can you relate to my clients' stories? <ul> <li>"I'm scared that I'm missing my kids' childhood. I work every Saturday and Sunday. It's still not enough."</li> <li>"I feel guilty when I work because I'm not spending time with my family and vice versa. The work doesn't stop."</li> <li>"I didn't enjoy my holidays because I worried about the office, the team and an upcoming project."</li> </ul> If these stories resonate, then this book is for you! Typical productivity hacks will not free days each month. The solution is found much deeper. In this short, power-packed book, I share... <ul> <li>how to find a feeling of control during uncertain times</li> <li>how to leverage good stress for optimal performance</li> <li>how to problem-solve effectively to amplify your capacity</li> <li>how to recognize and troubleshoot barriers to performance</li> <li>how to emotionally detach from the to-do list</li> </ul> &#10003; You deserve time to recharge and relax &#10003; Your family deserves more of your attention &#10003; Your work life deserves focus Take Back Your Weekends. Take Back Your Power. Take Back Your Life.

Take Back Your Weekends: Stress Less. Do More. Be Happier.

Business & Money

Business Culture

Want to supercharge your life? Effective networking is the answer and this book will teach you how. Professionals of all stripes and ages are told to 'get out there' and network so they can build their careers, grow their businesses and elevate their influence in the community, but they are rarely taught the skills to do that. Most people are lost, intimidated by the idea of presenting their own personal brand, and frustrated when it comes to networking. Despite long hours at events and attempts to make the right connections, they aren’t seeing their desired results. From Business Cards to Business Relationships is a start-to-finish guide that demystifies the networking process and teaches readers how to truly benefit from getting connected. Allison Graham provides an easy to follow road map that is adaptable to your personality, circumstances and growth goals. You will learn how to strategically decide where to go, what to do when you get there and what to do afterwards to turn those casual business card contacts into meaningful relationships. Allison's approach is based on the Four Pillars of Profitable Networking: Perspective, Personal Brand, Procedures, and a Strategic Plan. This is a prescriptive, practical system based on the author's real-life experience of going from unconnected to connected in a short period of time. No cheesy gimmicks or high-pressure nonsense, just the skills and knowledge that will create success for anyone willing to do the work and follow this advice. Regardless of your past experience or current level of connectivity, your industry or profession, whether you're an entrepreneur or climbing the corporate ladder: you can accomplish whatever you want by meeting and connecting with the right people. From Business Cards to Business Relationships gives you the tools you need to cement a positive personal brand and build your own profitable network. Praise for From Business Cards to Business Relationships "Allison Graham can help you turn an introduction into a business, a dinner into a relationship, and an average practice into world class. I've long preached that we're in a relationship business, and this book provides the handshakes, codes, actions, and routes to master those relationships." ―Alan Weiss, PhD, Author of Million Dollar Consulting and The Consulting Bible "At last―a networking book that actually makes sense! Allison Graham's four pillars of networking are as simple as they are powerful. If you are willing to follow her lead with consistent and persistent effort, you will make your mark and expand your horizons both personally and professionally." ―Lou Heckler, Humorous Business Keynote Speaker and Speech Coach "This book is an excellent and much-needed resource to share with the business community." ―PJ Hartson, Business Editor, Sun Media

From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy

wiley

Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

Recorded Books, Inc. and Blackstone Publishing

“Superb . . . One of the most insightful and thought-provoking books I have ever read on the most important relationship in the world.”—General (Ret.) David Petraeus “Allison is one of the keenest observers of international affairs around.”—Joe Biden  China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants. The reason is Thucydides’s Trap: when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling one, violence is the likeliest result. Over the past 500 years, these conditions have occurred sixteen times; war broke out in twelve. Today, as an unstoppable China approaches an immovable America and both Xi Jinping and Donald Trump promise to make their countries “great again,” the seventeenth case looks grim. A trade conflict, cyberattack, Korean crisis, or accident at sea could easily spark a major war.  In Destined for War, eminent Harvard scholar Graham Allison masterfully blends history and current events to explain the timeless machinery of Thucydides’s Trap—and to explore the painful steps that might prevent disaster today.   

Destined for War: can America and China escape Thucydides's Trap?

Scribe Publications

A Sunday Times and FT Book of the Year\nWhen a rising power threatens to displace a ruling one, the most likely outcome is war.\nIn this razor-sharp analysis, Harvard scholar Graham Allison examines the phenomenon known as Thucydides’s Trap, which is currently playing out between the world’s two biggest superpowers: the US and China.\nThrough uncanny historical parallels, Destined for War shows how close we are to the unthinkable. Yet, stressing that war is not inevitable, Allison also reveals how clashing powers have kept the peace in the past — and what painful steps international leaders can and must take to avoid disaster.

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