Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The substantially revised, updated and extended new edition includes more substantial coverage of game theory, collective action, 'revisionist' public choice, and the use of rational choice in International Relations.

The gripping new thriller by New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor. Pike Logan investigates a threat to a key European ally… and discovers a secret that could lead to world annihilation. To finally end the war between their nations, a band of Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves team up with members of Russia’s military intelligence to try to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst. Loyal head of the National Guard, Victor Petrov, is expected to neutralise the threat — after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO by assassinating a key Swedish politician. After receiving intelligence about a threat to Sweden, the U.S. sends Pike Logan to identify Victor’s target— only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Russian agents and the Wolves. Pike must follow a trail across Europe to find the answers he needs. Though Pike believes the Wolves' mission justified, he discovers their operation has unimaginable consequences. The Dead Man's Hand nuclear response, a relic of the Cold War, is still operational — and Russia's missiles will be launched in the event of the president's death... The latest explosive thriller former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci. 'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero.' Steve Berry 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer.' John Lescroart

Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. THE WORLD’S SECRETS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WRONG HANDS . . . Afghanistan has fallen. Taskforce operative Pike Logan’s mission is to extract a man who has done more for the US in Afghanistan than perhaps anyone else. But Logan's goal is jeopardised when a ransomware attack hits every entity in the Taskforce. And when a connection is discovered between the hack and the Taliban, Logan is tasked with hunting the perpetrators down. He has no idea that this was just a test run, and the real attack is coming soon, engendered by a former NSA specialist in the US Government, who wants to return to the bipolar world of the Cold War. The turncoat has cloaked his schemes behind hackers from Serbia and Russia, and if successful, he will alter the balance of power on the global stage. So far, he has remained one step ahead of the Taskforce, but he has just made one massive mistake: hitting Pike Logan… The latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci. 'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero.' Steve Berry 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer.' John Lescroart

The Taskforce and Mossad join forces against a fanatical organisation in this action-fuelled thriller from New York Times bestseller and former special forces officer, Brad Taylor. When the former head of Israeli intelligence is killed on a paragliding trip, it's the latest in a series of 'accidental' deaths befalling key members of the American and Israeli governments. Mossad bring in terrorist hunters Aaron and Shoshana to investigate - and they know just who to call. Taskforce operator Pike Logan has been out of action for too long, so he jumps at the chance to take on the mission. An Iranian-funded militia group has claimed responsibility for the deaths. But something doesn't add up. Logan will have to wade deep into the complex religious and political currents of the region - and his findings could have disastrous consequences for the entire world... Reviews for End of Days: 'End of Days is a stunning triumph' Providence Journal 'A whirlwind of high adventure, and edge-of-your-seat plot twists' Mystery & Suspense Magazine 'Taylor [is] one of today's finest storytellers' TheRealBookSpy

THEY'RE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S SECRET WEAPON. They call them the Taskforce. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, their existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from top operators in the intelligence spheres and led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan, they are apex predators. An unrivalled hunting machine, until now. On a counter-terrorist mission in the triple frontier - the lawless border region where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay join - the Taskforce meets its match. And then the unthinkable happens, Logan's unit goes missing. As he heads to Brazil to investigate, Logan runs headlong into a crew of Russian assassins. Forged in combat, the Russians are the Taskforce's equal... but Logan's on the warpath. He'll do whatever it takes to save his team. Praise for Brad Taylor: 'It's an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it' Nelson DeMille 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer' John Lescroart 'Logan is a tough, appealing hero you're sure to root for Joseph Finder 'Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about' Vince Flynn

A New York Times Bestseller! In the latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor, Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. Conducting a routine cover development trip to Tajikistan, Pike and Jennifer learn that Afghanistan has fallen, and there's a man on the run. One that has done more for the United States in Afghanistan than anyone else. Pulled in to extract him, Pike collides headlong into a broader mystery: His covert company, along with every other entity in the Taskforce, has been hit with a ransomware attack, and there's some connection between the Taliban and the hack. Given the order to track down the perpetrators, he has no idea that the problem set is much, much larger and more dangerous than a simple attack on his organization. That hack was just a test-run, and the real one is coming soon, engendered by a former NSA specialist in the U.S. government. A man who wants to return to the bipolar world of the Cold War, the turncoat has cloaked his attack behind hackers from Serbia and Russia, and if successful, his target will alter the balance of power on the global stage. So far, the specialist has remained one step ahead of the Taskforce, but he has just made one massive mistake: hitting Pike Logan.

THEY'RE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S SECRET WEAPON. They call them the Taskforce. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, their existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from top operators in the intelligence spheres and led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan, they are apex predators. An unrivalled hunting machine, until now. On a counter-terrorist mission in the triple frontier – the lawless border region where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay join – the Taskforce meets its match. And then the unthinkable happens, Logan's unit goes missing. As he heads to Brazil to investigate, Logan runs headlong into a crew of Russian assassins. Forged in combat, the Russians are the Taskforce's equal... but Logan's on the warpath. He'll do whatever it takes to save his team. Praise for Brad Taylor: 'It's an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it' Nelson DeMille 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer' John Lescroart 'Logan is a tough, appealing hero you're sure to root for Joseph Finder 'Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about' Vince Flynn

In the latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor, Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. Conducting a routine cover development trip to Tajikistan, Pike and Jennifer learn that Afghanistan has fallen, and there's a man on the run. One that has done more for the United States in Afghanistan than anyone else. Pulled in to extract him, Pike collides headlong into a broader mystery: His covert company, along with every other entity in the Taskforce, has been hit with a ransomware attack, and there's some connection between the Taliban and the hack. Given the order to track down the perpetrators, he has no idea that the problem set is much, much larger and more dangerous than a simple attack on his organization. That hack was just a test-run, and the real one is coming soon, engendered by a former NSA specialist in the U.S. government. A man who wants to return to the bipolar world of the Cold War, the turncoat has cloaked his attack behind hackers from Serbia and Russia, and if successful, his target will alter the balance of power on the global stage. So far, the specialist has remained one step ahead of the Taskforce, but he has just made one massive mistake: hitting Pike Logan.

Invented by nature and genetically manipulated by man, a highly lethal virus has just fallen into the wrong hands. Angered by sanctions placed against its nuclear program, a rogue state is determined to release the virus. The only thing standing in its way is the extralegal counterterrorist unit known as the Taskforce.
Racing against time to stop a global pandemic, Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill follow the trail across Southeast Asia to the United States. But they soon learn that the enemy they face may not be the enemy they should fear....

The Taskforce and Mossad join forces against a fanatical organisation in this action-fuelled thriller from New York Times bestseller and former special forces officer, Brad Taylor. When the former head of Israeli intelligence is killed on a paragliding trip, it's the latest in a series of 'accidental' deaths befalling key members of the American and Israeli governments. Mossad bring in terrorist hunters Aaron and Shoshana to investigate - and they know just who to call. Taskforce operator Pike Logan has been out of action for too long, so he jumps at the chance to take on the mission. An Iranian-funded militia group has claimed responsibility for the deaths. But something doesn't add up. Logan will have to wade deep into the complex religious and political currents of the region - and his findings could have disastrous consequences for the entire world... Reviews for End of Days: 'End of Days is a stunning triumph' Providence Journal 'A whirlwind of high adventure, and edge-of-your-seat plot twists' Mystery & Suspense Magazine 'Taylor [is] one of today's finest storytellers' TheRealBookSpy

Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are used to putting their lives at risk, but this time it's Jennifer's brother who is in danger. As an investigative reporter working on the Mexican drug cartels, Jack Cahill has unknowingly gotten caught between two rival groups. His desperate call to his sister is his last before he's kidnapped.
In their efforts to rescue Jack, Pike and Jennifer uncover a plot much more insidious than illegal drug trafficking--the cartel that put a target on Jack's back has discovered a GPS hack with the power to effectively debilitate the United States.
With the GPS hack about to be exploited and Jack's life at stake, Jennifer and Pike must find a way to eliminate the impending threat. The price of failure, for both the Taskforce and the country, is higher than ever.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The substantially revised, updated and extended new edition includes more substantial coverage of game theory, collective action, 'revisionist' public choice, and the use of rational choice in International Relations.

A tentative peace between Israel and Palestine has been brokered by the United States. But the Taskforce--a clandestine team operating outside of US law to protect the country from terrorism--hears of an assassination attempt on the American envoy sent to solidify the treaty. The Taskforce must devote every resource to saving his life--and preventing another bloody outbreak of violence.
Taskforce operator Pike Logan and his partner, Jennifer Cahill, must hunt down the assassin through the Middle East, following a trail that becomes more perilous at every turn. And they must deal with terrorist organizations, independent killers, and shaky allies to uncover the biggest threat of all: an American citizen hiding a secret that just may destroy everything, including the Taskforce.