Decisions about defence and security are becoming increasingly open to public influence. This book therefore aims to give both the voter and the decision maker a new vision of how to manage crises and avert hostilities with non-traditional means.

Includes illustrations from the original 1843 edition by "The Man Who Invented Christmas" - Charles Dickens! This paperback edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol recaptures the charm of the first edition - a perfect stocking stuffer. A lovely gift book for anyone who doesn't yet own the timeless classic. Who can resist the story of the bad-tempered Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation into a kinder and more loving version of himself? The visiting ghosts of past, present, and future? The deeply good Bob Cratchit and his son Tiny Tim? Create or revive a tradition and gather to read this classic tale each and every year. The original engravings by John Leech make this a gift that all will treasure!