1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910795426403321

Autore

Ellis Robert Evan

Titolo

Transnational organized crime in Latin America and the Caribbean : from evolving threats and responses to integrated, adaptive solutions / / R. Evan Ellis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham : , : Lexington Books, , [2018]

©2018

ISBN

1-4985-6797-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (237 pages)

Collana

Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century

Disciplina

364.135

Soggetti

Transnational crime - Latin America

Transnational crime - Caribbean Area

Organized crime - Latin America

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Contents -- PREFACE -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: The Geography of Transnational Organized Crime -- Chapter Three: Transnational Organized Crime Groups -- Chapter Four: Comparative Solutions -- Chapter Five: The Path Forward -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides an overview of transnational organized crime in Latin America. It explores the geography of illicit activities, analyzes the relationships of specific groups, assesses the approaches of regional governments to combatting transnational organized crime, and recommends future action for regional governments and US policymakers.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910136002003321

Autore

Koch, Kathy

Titolo

Screens and Teens : Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World

Pubbl/distr/stampa

EChristian, Inc

ISBN

1-68366-145-1

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Musica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

If you feel like you're losing your teen to technology, you're not alone.Screen time is rapidly replacing family time, and for teens especially, it is hardwiring the way they connect with their world. In Screens and Teens, Dr. Kathy helps you make sense of all this and empowers you to respond. She: ·Exposes the lies that technology can teach your teen ·Guides you in countering those lies with biblical truths and helpful practices ·Shares success stories of families who have cut back on technology and prioritized each otherKathy's research, experience, and relatability all come together for an inspiring book, sure to help you be closer with your kids. Grab a pen and get ready to underline, circle, and write "That's so us!" in the margins. Be equipped to keep your family connected.