The essence of research design is the ability to articulate your research question. The research question is the precursor to the study, and a well-crafted question encapsulates all of the design elements for that study. Based on more than 20 years of conducting research, collaborating with colleagues to formulate research projects, and experience advising doctoral students, author Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Baker forged a research design heuristic which she introduces in this book. She starts by dissecting the anatomy of a qualitative research question, outlines the role of paradigms in research design, describes strategies to use the anatomy as a design heuristic, and provides sample cases that track the decisions two researchers made while formulating a qualitative question. The book concludes with advice on how to move from the research question to the proposal. Throughout, the author provides handy worksheets that readers can complete as they work on crafting their own research question.

Landpower, defined here as "the ability -- by threat, force, or occupation -- to exploit control over land, resources, and people", offers policy-makers significant utility in peace, crisis, or war. This book provides better understanding of Landpower essential if national leaders are to have a full range of policy options for protecting and promoting the nation's interests in the face of shifting geostrategic conditions.

"The House of Sever" is a light-hearted historical romance about the journey of Rhema de Frees, a tomboy baroness living in fictional 19th century Gallia. Though Rhema would like nothing better than to remain happily obscure, circumstances beyond her control thrust her into the world of society, politics, revolution, and love. Most of all, she must untangle her feelings for the inscrutable Prince Bastion van Sever before time runs out for her country. Told in three parts (The Virgin's Lullaby, The Wakeful Bride, and The Princess Incumbent), we follow Rhema not just into 'happily ever after' but beyond it into the consequences of adulthood. Guided by Rhema's lively imagination, humor, and unique way of looking at the world, "The House of Sever" is appropriate for both young adults and adults who are young at heart.

U.S./Georgia/Russia Relations The United States, since its inception, has collaborated with other countries with similar regional and/or global goals. Although, all may not quite see eye-to-eye on all topics, they ultimately are working towards a common interest. Tension may arises as the U.S. works with multiple countries and those countries themselves may not get along with each other, while these countries may attempt to use their growing relationship with the United States to sway them against another country and the intended goals. Beginning with the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States has worked to build relationships with former Soviet Republics. Originally tasked to bring democracy to that part of the world, today the United States continues its relationship building efforts in order to not only spread democracy, but to also improve security in the region. So, the question is, how U.S./Georgian relations affect U.S./Russian relations, and if the United States can successfully have relations with both countries. Each country has a bilateral relationship, which affects their bilateral relationship with the other country. The key is to work with both in order to accomplish your intended goals. For the United States, their intended goals are to spread democracy and diminish terrorism. In order for the United States to achieve those goals in the Middle East, they have realized they must ensure a clear passage way. The passage is possibly via Georgia. Georgia is a fairly new independent country, although they have a long history of struggle to attain that independence. Their most recent struggle has been with Russia, who was once their ruler and oppressor, as well as provider of essential oil and gas. Since their independence, Georgia has looked for ways to lessen their need for resources from Russia.

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