NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISM

Peace, War, or Stalemate?

Dr. Juan R. Céspedes, Ph.D.

SINE LABORE NIHIL
 6th of September, 2019

Published 27th of November, 2019

United States of America

Mundus Novus Publishers

All Rights Reserved Worldwide

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In memory of Father Jacques Hamel.

On July 26, 2016, the 86 year-old priest was held hostage in the Church of St. Stephen in Saint Étienne du
Rouvray, near Rouen, France, by Adel Kermiche and Abdel Malik Petitjean, two Muslim jihadis. The
terrorists, who pledged their allegiance to ISIS, forced the elderly priest to kneel before the altar and slit
his throat. Before being murdered, Father Hamel famously said, “Satan, Va!” (“Begone, Satan!”). The
murder of the French priest occurred as France was recovering from the Bastille Day celebrations in Nice,
where more than 80 people were killed by another Muslim terrorist, Mohamed Bouhlel, who ran a truck
he was driving over the crowd. The phrase “Begone, Satan” sent waves of both admiration and shock
across France and Europe, and even led Pope Francis to waive the five-year waiting period necessary for
beginning the process of sainthood for the French priest. Apparently, Kermiche and Petitjean never read
or thought important the words, “There is no compulsion in religion” (Koran: 2/256).

Father Jacques Hamel, center, holding up the eucharist during Mass.

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Table des matières

Negotiating in Good Faith 5

A Closer Look at History 5

The Terrorist Mindset 6

The Importance of Decisiveness 7

What is Needed 8

A Cautionary Lesson 9

Sources 10

Appendix I: “The Mind of Osama bin Laden” 13

About the Author 15

Books Available at Amazon and Other Fine Book Emporiums 16

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Negotiating in Good Faith

There are those that speculate that in time, the West will have no choice but to negotiate with Islamic
terrorist organizations the likes of ISIS, the Taliban, Al Shabaab, Boko Haram, and others. 1 Of the 18,814
deaths caused by terrorists around the world in 2017, well over half were due to the actions of these four
Islamic groups.2 In the current business environment practiced in the U.S., to negotiate in “good faith”
means that each party will deal fairly and honestly with the another, so that each party will receive a
reasonable share of benefits from the contract negotiated. American corporations and labor unions do so
all the time. When party “A” sues party “B” for breach of contract, they may argue that the other party
failed to negotiate in “good faith”. Certainly, a terrorist organization, is just like other armed groups
throughout history, wants its grievances heard, and can be reasoned with in order to achieve its goals, yes?
We, in the West, may find it somewhat distasteful to negotiate with the international Islamic terrorists, but
wouldn’t they find it equally distasteful to negotiate with us? Like us, they must understand that they are
in a conflict that cannot last forever, don’t they? The possibility of negotiating in good faith with Islamic
terrorist organizations provides a certain degree of psychological alleviation and assurance. Naturally, the
central argument given presupposes that terrorist organizations, (1) can be reasoned with, (2) want to
negotiate, (3) will negotiate reasonably (i.e., in “good faith”), and most important (4) they can be trusted.

Good Natured Nate3 says, “Haven’t we faced similar situations before throughout history?” Nate goes on,
“Once, not long ago, we thought that negotiating with the IRA, ETA, the FARC, and the PLO was
impossible. Yet, the Nates of the world will argue, we eventually negotiated with each of them and
reached an agreement. 4

A Closer Look at History

There is a counter-argument. It is that the current situation we face with the international Islamic terrorist
organizations is unlike anything that we have faced before.

If the historical analogies mentioned were applicable, the struggle against terrorism would be simpler.
However, the aforementioned analogies are severely misapplied to the situation we currently face. The
armed insurrectionists previously mentioned were essentially organizations seeking nationhood, even
though their sense of identity was sometimes based on religion. All the groups had pragmatic political
agendas. For example, after the IRAs political wing, Sinn Féin, was re-admitted into the Northern Ireland
Peace Talks, it put into effect a final ceasefire in July 1997. The IRA supported the 1998 Good Friday
Agreement and disarmed in 2005 under international supervision. The Basque separatists in ETA declared
four separate ceasefires from 1989 to 2006, which they broke. Many questioned whether ETA’s leaders
could be trusted to keep their word. However, on September 5, 2010, ETA declared a new ceasefire that

1ISIS (i.e., the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), the Taliban (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan), Al Shabaab (the Mujahideen Youth
Movement or Movement of Striving Youth), Boko Haram (The Islamic State in West Africa).

2 Dudley (2018).

3 Obviously a fictional character, but one that accurately represents many well-meaning and logical people, and their opinions
regarding negotiating with terrorists.

4IRA (Irish Republican Army, also known as the Provisional Irish Republican Army. Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann), ETA (“Basque
homeland and freedom”. Basque: Euskadi Ta Askatasuna), The FARC (The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Spanish:
Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia), PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization. Arabic: ‫منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية‬‎).

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remained in force, and on October 20, 2011, it announced a “definitive cessation of its armed activity”.
On May 2, 2018, ETA publicized a letter stating it had “completely dissolved all its structures and ended
its political initiative”. FARC was involved in a continuing Marxist guerrilla insurrection in Colombia
starting in 1964. In 2012 alone, the FARC made 239 attacks on Colombian infrastructure. In June 2016,
the FARC signed a ceasefire accord with Juan Manuel Santos, the President of Colombia. In November,
the Colombian government and FARC signed a peace deal. On June 27, 2017, FARC disarmed itself and
handed over its weapons to the United Nations. The PLO was an organization founded in 1964 with the
sole purpose of the “liberation of Palestine” through armed struggle. The PLO was considered by Israel
and the United States to be a terrorist organization until the 1991 Madrid Conference. However, by 1993
the PLO recognized Israel's right to exist in peace, accepted resolutions 242 and 338 by the United
Nations Security Council, and rejected “violence and terrorism”. In response, the PLO was officially
recognized by Israel as the representative of the Palestinian people.

Negotiation with all of these organization was once thought to be impossible. When serious negotiations
eventually took place, both sides found that there were legitimate subjects they needed to parley, power-
sharing midpoints be reached, and guarantees to be made.

However, the political goals of these organizations were much more limited than those of the present
Islamic terrorists. The IRA, ETA, FARC, and the PLO were not trying to establish a worldwide caliphate
and hasten the return of a religious messiah. They strove to exert their influence in a limited geographical
area. The Islamic terrorist organizations are supra-national, they exceed present borders and have
decidedly maximalist goals.

The Terrorist Mindset

Additionally, the terrorists appeal to an anti-western Muslim mindset, whether their recruits reside in the
Greater Middle East, Europe, the United States or elsewhere (see Appendix I: “The Mind of Osama bin
Laden”). Unquestionably, the radical Islamists have some valid grievances, and while the individual paths
to joining their organizations varies tremendously, the leadership of all the groups has been crystal clear
about their invariable goals. These goals include the complete destruction of Israel, the domination of the
Greater Middle East, and the emergence of Islam as a world military and political power.

With the passage of time insurgencies usually reach a predictable final phase of conflict and enter into
negotiations, with the intent of both parties to formulate rational and achievable political aims; such as
one or both parties withdrawing behind certain geographical lines, the removal or repositioning of
military installations or troops, the granting of specific political rights, or economic renumeration. But the
present-day terrorist organizations do not call for any of these things. They seek to export a totalitarian
Islamistic ideology and end religious freedom and western laws and cultural norms. 5 The intent to enact
negotiation is laudable, but it requires a relationship involving mutual or reciprocal actions and sense of

5 Islamism, or political Islam, has been criticized by western democratic governments as well as Muslim moderates
for its restrictions on freedom of expression, persecuting non-Muslims, universally imposing Sharia law, and its
attempts to define an “Islamic state” or Islamic world order. Among its Muslim critics are Kuwaiti-born Khaled
Abou el Fadl, Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Distinguished Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law; Muhammad
Sa'id al-'Ashmawi, former Egyptian Supreme Court justice and specialist in comparative and Islamic law at Cairo
University; Reza Aslan, Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, writer, and television host.

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obligation. Some Islamic terrorist organizations would even like to enable a thermonuclear apocalypse,
believing that a Muslim messiah would emerge which would unite the world under Islam.

Good Natured Nate may also argue that when under military pressure, some members of the terrorist
organization may be separated from the main body and be more amenable to negotiation. Negotiations
with these former stalwarts would strengthen the hand of the moderates within the terrorist organization.
Didn’t this happen many times during the Cold War when Russian or East European operatives,
disaffected by life under communism, defected to the West? The problem is that the disaffected former
terrorists are an inconsequential minority. They are not going to assume leadership positions in their
former organizations or convince them to adopt policy reversals while operating from the outside. In fact,
the repeated mantra of terrorist organizations is for the West to accept their complete demands.

There is no reason to settle for anything less that total victory if the terrorists remain solidly committed to
their goals.

In the 21st century, there exists no religious or political justification among the civilized for committing
atrocities, mass murders, publishing hateful Internet narratives, or similar despicable acts. The problem is
that radical Islamists are operating from a mindset of the Middle Ages. The United States has taken on a
leadership role in overcoming this scourge, but the role of other countries has been unequal.

The Importance of Decisiveness

The United States must take a much more decisive leadership role in eliminating the scourge of terrorism,
using all of its assets and political international clout to develop a comprehensive, long-term campaign.
The rest of the world has to join in this commitment to preserving civilization.

As of this writing Belgium has around 550 troops stationed in Afghanistan, spread throughout Kabul,
Kunduz and Kandahar airport. At their peak Australian troops in Afghanistan numbered 1,550. In 2002,
Canada had 2,100 personnel in the CENTCOM 6 region. Since 2002 the number of ground forces
committed by the Danish army has been steadily increased from 50 to 750. France 3,200 ground troops.
Spain about 2,500 combat troops. The UK has 4,500. Other countries have made similar diminutive
commitments. In 2011 approximately 40,000 non-US foreign troops operated in Afghanistan.

A different mindset concerning victory over evil existed in the middle of the last century. In August 1950,
President Harry Truman and Secretary of State Dean Acheson obtained the consent of Congress to
appropriate $12 billion for military action in Korea (in todays dollars, it would be a commitment of
approximately $395 billion). Conscription was instituted. Twenty-one other countries from the non-
communist world contributed to the United Nations force, eventually totaling almost three million men.7
A modern-day multinational alliance like this, which would naturally require the participation of Muslim
countries, would be an irresistible force.

However, the United States today is not the United States of the 1950s. The possibility and viability of
such a multinational force comes into question. The Democrats then were headed by Truman, a leader

6 CENTCOM's central headquarters is located at MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Florida, USA. Camp As Sayliyah was the
forward base established in 2002 in Doha, Qatar, which transitioned in 2009 to a forward headquarters at Al Udeid Air Base in
Qatar.

7 Even Ethiopia, the third-poorest country in the world, contributed 3,518 men.

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who gained national prominence by reducing waste and inefficiency, who authorized the use of nuclear
weapons against Japan, who renounced isolationism, and who proved his anticommunist credentials by
driving back the North Korean invaders. By the standards of the present Democrats, Harry Truman was a
rabid right-winger. Today the Democrat platform envisioned by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete
Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, and others officially favors creating a borderless Marxist-styled nanny state that
punishes the successful, incentivizes law breakers, and disparages American cultural icons (even favors
their elimination from society). Vermont Senator and twice presidential candidate Bernie Sanders praised
Cuba and the Soviet Union in the late 1980s after visiting each, dismissing the “horrors” in Cuba as
merely right-wing propaganda. 8 In the 1950s the United States was a largely homogeneous society. As of
the 2010 census, white Americans constituted 72.4 percent of the population, and that number is
decreasing. Today, there are an estimated half million illegal entries into the United States each year.
There are 3.45 million Muslims in the United States and 19 million in Europe. How they would react to
the multinational force described herein is to be ascertained. In the 1950s the American educational
system touted patriotism and American achievements. Today the educational system and the media serves
the mouthpiece of the socialistic Democrats and their policies. Finally, military conscription existed in the
1950s, but there has been no “draft” in the United States since the 23rd of January, 1973.

What is Needed

On the plus side, the United States today has developed an impressive mix of intelligence and special
operations capacities, and is continuously hunting for terrorist leaders. On the 27th of October, Abū Bakr
al-Baghdadi al-Qurayshi9 , the leader of ISIS, was killed by American special forces. The United States
has detected and killed many terrorists using drones and raids by special forces in Pakistan, Syria, Yemen,
and other countries. Such deaths do not by themselves destroy the terrorist groups, but they do make them
less effective, creating leadership vacuums and confusion. These operations force the jihadists to be on
the defensive, hide, and denies them safe havens. An enemy on the defensive is an enemy not on the
attack.

President Trump earned the right to triumphantly announce the terrorists death from the White House
podium. But it would be naiveté to claim victory over terrorism. Allies are indispensable. In his speech
concerning the al-Baghdadi al-Qurayshi raid, President Trump thanked Russia, Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and
the Kurds. For the elimination of terrorism, we will need a wide range of allies. Some will be our
traditional and powerful friends, like Britain and France. They have military muscle, their own
counterterrorism assets, and are able to operate worldwide. Others are regional militias and tribes, whose
forces have been at war with the Islamic militants in the Greater Middle East, and other areas of the world
where the jihadists have been active, for quite some time. These are also valuable allies that add greatly to
the cause of counterterrorism, and the Western democracies should be grateful for their important
assistance.

Because our efforts have been less than overwhelming, the jihadists are still standing, and attempt to
spread their ideas to far more people than they did before the 11th of September. We would do well to
learn this lesson.

8 Ironically, in the 1950s Senator Joe McCarthy of West Virginia blamed failures in American foreign policy on former members
of the American Communist Party, or on leftist sympathizers secretly working to undermine the U.S. government. Now the
leftists are operating proudly in the open. Joe must be grinding his teeth in the afterlife.

9 Arabic: ‫أبو بكر البغدادي‬‎

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There is no substitute for a total commitment to total victory. The objectives of the United Nations forces
during the Korean conflict, the conduct of the war, and the leadership role played by the United States,
has been used by this writer a a historical example of international cooperation to defeat an aggressive
and militarily powerful ideological enemy. The conclusion of that war is also a significant lesson in many
ways. The vision and subsequent goals of the United States and its allies changed from the pursuit of total
victory and the liberation of North Korea, to the acceptance of an inconclusive stalemate. It was at a
heavy cost. Almost 40,000 Americans were killed in combat, and more than 100,000 were wounded.
Close to five million people perished. The lessons to be learned from the Korean War are as relevant as
the decisions that we face today about the War on Terror. Without a shared and total international
commitment to total victory, we should not send our young to risk injury or death on the battlefield.

There are those that will argue that we are at war with an ideology, and that ideologies cannot be defeated
militarily. This is not only intellectual, political, and ultimately moral 10 defeatism, but also historically
gravely inaccurate. They should be reminded that German Nazism and Japanese fascism was ultimately
defeated when their territories were occupied, their militaries crushed, their governments dismantled and
replaced, and the crimes of their leaders made public and their leaders publicly tired and punished.

A Cautionary Lesson

The about-face in defining what constituted “victory” in Korea established a teeter-totter pattern that has
been followed disastrously in American military conflicts from Vietnam to the War on Terror. These have
been wars without a congressional declaration, and without both the political and national resolve to
achieve total victory.

These wars have been accentuated by: (a) restricted rules of engagement for our troops, who fight an
enemy that practices no restrictions, (b) lacking the objective of seizing and holding territory, (c)
constraints on the use of a full array of available weaponry, imposed arbitrarily by politicians (many who
have never experienced combat), (d) permitting the enemy the use of areas of sanctuary, (e) in-country
allies who are not fully trained, are undependable, or not fully committed to our objectives, (f) without
conscription, and thus fought by increasingly smaller representative sectors of society, (g) a press and
media which is ambivalent, or even hostile to the objectives of national security.

Because of this, most Americans are unfamiliar with, or pay little attention to the War on Terror, unless
they have a family member serving in the military, or encounter a situation like that of the hostages in the
Church of St. Stephen in Saint Étienne du Rouvray, France. Satan, Va!

In addition to remembering the sacrifices made in the war against terrorism, and in all the previous wars
against a despicable enemy, we need to dwell upon the lessons learned from the Korean War. It is also
time to stop repeating the military and political mistakes we have previously made.

10The "Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg unanimously calls on States to prosecute and punish ISIS
crimes and genocide". This resolution recommends European States to initiate legal proceedings before the national and
international jurisdictions against the persons having taken part in the crimes committed by “Daesh” on religious minorities in
Syria and Iraq. It reminded them of their obligation under the 1948 Genocide Convention to “take prompt and effective action
[…] to prevent and punish acts of genocide, as well as their general responsibility to act against crimes under international
law” (European Center for Law and Justice, 2017).

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Appendix I: “The Mind of Osama bin Laden”

Not since the 11th century Nizari Ismaili11 has anyone been seen as the icon for Islamic terrorism more so
than Osama bin Laden. He inspired the modern day movement which eventually produced the attacks on
the Pentagon and the Twin Towers in New York City. Additionally and most disturbing, while the West
sees bin Laden as a terrorist, many Muslims see him as someone who fought against the the Soviets in
their invasion of Afghanistan, and opposed Western “decadence” and intrusion on Muslim territory. A
more accurate understanding of the current situation with Islamic terrorist organizations would best be
leavened with the exact thoughts and words revealing who Osama bin Laden was and the seeds that he
planted in the mind of his followers:

The ruling to kill the Americans and their allies — civilians and military — is an individual duty for every
Muslim who can do it in any country in which it is possible to do it.... 12

It is far better for anyone to kill a single American soldier than to squander his efforts on other
activities. 13

I am one of the servants of Allah. We do our duty of fighting for the sake of the religion of Allah. It is also
our duty to send a call to all the people of the world to enjoy this great light and to embrace Islam and
experience the happiness in Islam. Our primary mission is nothing but the furthering of this religion. 14

The United States has been occupying the lands of Islam in the holiest of places, the Arabian Peninsula,
plundering its riches, dictating to its rulers, humiliating its people, terrorizing its neighbors, and turning
its bases in the Peninsula into a spearhead through which to fight the neighboring Muslim peoples. 15

It should not be hidden from you that the people of Islam had suffered from aggression, iniquity and
injustice imposed on them by the Zionist-Crusaders alliance and their collaborators; to the extent that the
Muslim’s blood became the cheapest and their wealth as loot in the hands of the enemies. 16

11The Nizari Ismaili State, also referred to as the Alamut State, was founded by the Order of the Assassins (Hashishin: assassins)
under Hasan-i Sabbah in 1090. To maintain and expand their power, they employed unconventional tactics, psychological
warfare, and the assassination of important political figures. Even the most carefully guarded rulers of both the Muslim and
Crusader states dreaded the Nizari Ismaili assassins. Known as a fida’i (one who risks his life voluntarily, from the Arabic word
for “sacrifice”; the plural in Arabic is fidaiyn, or the present-day fedayeen), the terrorists would plunge a dagger into the victim’s
chest, often in public, refusing afterward to flee welcoming their own death. Several assassinations are attributed to these
throughout the Middle East, including the murder of Conrad of Montferrat (one of the major participants in the Third Crusade
and destined to be the next King of Jerusalem), who was killed on on April 28, 1192.

12English translation of a statement in al-Quds al-Arabi (23 February 1998) "Summary/Review of Reports Concerning Threats
by Osama Bin Laden to Conduct Terrorist Operations Against the United States and/or her Allies - 23 February 1998 to 16 June
1998"

13 Interview with ABC reporter John Miller (May 1998)

14 Interview with ABC reporter John Miller (May 1998)

15English translation of a statement in al-Quds al-Arabi (23 February 1998) "Summary/Review of Reports Concerning Threats
by Osama Bin Laden to Conduct Terrorist Operations Against the United States and/or her Allies - 23 February 1998 to 16 June
1998"

16Osama Bin Laden's Jihad and text of Fatwahs and Declaration of War, Text of the August 1996 Fatwa at PBS
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Osama_bin_Laden

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For the American forces to expect anything from me personally reflects a very narrow perception.17

We should fully understand our religion. Fighting is a part of our religion and our Shari'a. Those who
love God and his Prophet and this religion cannot deny that.

Hostility toward America is a religious duty, and we hope to be rewarded for it by God....I am confident
that Muslims will be able to end the legend of the so-called superpower that is America.

In today's wars, there are no morals. We believe the worst thieves in the world today and the worst
terrorists are the Americans. We do not have to differentiate between military or civilian. As far as we are
concerned, they are all targets.

The first thing that we are calling you to is Islam. The religion of the Unification of God; of freedom from
associating partners with Him, and rejection of this; of complete love of Him, the Exalted; of complete
submission to His Laws; and of the discarding of all the opinions, orders, theories and religions which
contradict with the religion He sent down to His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).18

Every Muslim, from the moment they realize the distinction in their hearts, hates Americans, hates Jews
and hates Christians. For as long as I can remember, I have felt tormented and at war, and have felt
hatred and animosity for Americans.19

17 Time magazine interview (23 December 1998)

18 "Letter to the American people" (November 2002)

19 English translation by MEMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute) of statement by bin Laden (15 April 2004).

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About the Author

Dr. Juan R. Céspedes is a veteran educator, lecturer, and author. For over three decades he has shared his
thoughts and extensive research about history, politics, economics, and international relations with a wide
audience. Dr. Céspedes is a prolific writer, an advocate of maximizing individual freedom, human dignity
and democratic government. He has traveled widely and has become a persuasive figure on major topics
such as the nature of totalitarian regimes, the Cold War, the causes of wars, geopolitics, terrorism, and the
course of global events. Dr. Céspedes’ many accolades include being an Examiner and Content
Contributor for the International Baccalaureate Organization, a Social Studies test bank writer for
Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Florida Department of Education, an American College
Board Advanced Placement Fellows, a member of the Advisory Board of Florida International
University's School of International and Public Affairs in the Gordon Institute for Public Policy and
Citizenship Studies, and Adjunct Professor at the same.

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Books Available at Amazon and Other Fine Book Emporiums

IB Exam Prep Textbooks. High-powered, user-friendly and reasonably priced books to help you
pass your IB Examinations, and get the full benefits of your diploma! Available at Amazon and
other fine book emporiums world-wide!

The Complete IB History Curriculum Reference Text: Everything You Need in One Book! https://
www.amazon.com/Complete-History-Curriculum-Reference-Text/dp/1081216786/ref=sr_1_1?
keywords=dr+cespedes+The+Complete+IB+History+Curriculum+Reference+Text&qid=1574866847&sr
=8-1

The Complete IB History Curriculum Reference Text: Everything You Need in One Book! If you
want to excel in the IB History HL or SL exam, you will absolutely need a thorough platform to study
from. This book covers 101% of the required IB history topics, and covers them in great depth. The
material in this book, put together by highly credentialed historians with 30+ years of teaching
experience, gives you the best IB History study guide available today. You will get an in-depth
explanation and analysis of these important key prescribed subjects: "The Move to Global War",
“Authoritarian states (20th century)”, “Causes and effects of 20th-century wars”, “The Cold War:
superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)”, and the “History of the Americas”. You will LOVE this
resource. The IB History exam can seem daunting. That’s why we’ve created a user-friendly and detailed
overview which lists the most important key concepts you absolutely can't do without.

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IB History Exam https://www.amazon.com/History-Exam-Study-Guide-International/dp/1475055633/
ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

IB History Exam Study Guide: International Contemporary History 1848-2008 by Dr. Juan R.
Céspedes, Ph.D. A comprehensive study guide for students preparing for the IB examination, extensively
covering material on papers 1, 2, & 3. Also an excellent review source for any student of contemporary
history (years 1848-2008). Examines the root causes of events leading to the history of the 20th century,
as well as thought provoking material necessary for the critical thinking aspects found in IB examinations.
Dr. Juan R. Céspedes’ scholarly perspective is concise and covers the following topics: "Communism in
Crisis: 1976-1991", "Causes, Practices and Effects of Wars", "Origins and Development of Authoritarian
and Single Party States", "The Cold War", and "History of the Americas".

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THE IB SPANISH EXAM: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-
alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=dr+cespedes+ib+spanish

THE IB SPANISH EXAM: SL, HL and AB INITIO: ¡Mira, Que Fácil!

The IB Spanish Exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success.
This is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the IB Spanish Exam. When it comes to
value for money and overall effectiveness, it's hard to do better than this study guide. A huge amount of
learning material is packed into each level for a very reasonable price. The lessons go into greater depth
and enables you to develop your retention, pronunciation, writing and listening skills. You will be
surprised at how much you will learn in each short section.Put together by credentialed and authoritative
professors who are Spanish speakers, this study guide contains easy-to-read essential summaries that
highlight the key areas of the test. The study guide reviews the most important components of the exam.
You get: ***A breakdown of linguistic-cultural knowledge***An examination of spelling, pronunciation,
punctuation, and grammar.***Comprehensive practice questions***Critical information you'll need in
order to do well on the test ***Concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the examiners
expect you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.***Knowledge beforehand of the structure of the
testComprehension questionsThe guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section
naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and
accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.

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IB History Paper 2: War Interminable: The Origins, Causes, Practices and Effects of International
Conflict: https://www.amazon.com/War-Interminable-Practices-International-Conflict/dp/1463767293

IB Paper 2: War Interminable: The Origins, Causes, Practices and Effects of International
Conflict!

A definitive and comprehensive examination on the origins, causes, practices and effects of warfare. An
excellent review source for the IB history examination or for those interested in historical research. A
sampling of the subject matter covered is “The Origins of War”; the “Anthropological Roots of War”;
“The Nation-State and War”; the “School of Realism in International Relations”; “Zero-sum”
gamesmanship; “National Interest and the Rule of Law”; “Waging War”; “Military Strategy & Planning”;
war from the perspective of Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Napoleon, Machiavelli, and other great thinkers; “The
Causes of War”; “The Nature of War”; the role of women; “The Practice of War”; “Different types of 20th
century warfare”; “The Effects and Results of War”; “Post-war economic problems”...“Possible IB Exam-
Related Questions” and much more. Each chapter ends with a synopsis of the material covered for easy
review.

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IB HISTORY INTERNAL ASSESSMENT https://www.amazon.com/IB-History-Internal-Assessment-
Steps/dp/149100598X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

The IB History Internal Assessment: An "A+" in 6 Easy Steps!

The Internal Assessment is one of the core requirements of the IB Diploma Programme. Written on a
topic chosen by the student, it culminates in a 2,000 word essay with specific requirements. These
requirements often makes the Internal Assessment a difficult task for many students, but Dr. Céspedes
breaks this into 6 simple steps. Dr. Céspedes has helped thousands of students with their writing,
including doctoral candidates at the university level! Inside are tips for selecting a top-scoring topic,
researching quickly and effectively, structuring your essay for maximum impact, and concluding
impressively. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide and you will maximize your final score.

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IB EXTENDED ESSAY https://www.amazon.com/IB-Extended-Essay-Easy-Steps/ dp/1467989169/
ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8IB

The IB Extended Essay: An "A+" in 6 Easy Steps!

The Extended Essay is one of the core requirements of the IB Diploma Programme. Written on a topic
chosen by the student, it culminates in a 4,000 word essay. This seems to be a daunting task for many
students, but Dr. Céspedes breaks this seemingly difficult task into 6 simple steps. Dr. Céspedes has
helped thousands of students with their writing, including doctoral candidates! Inside are tips for selecting
a top-scoring topic, researching quickly and effectively, structuring your essay for maximum impact, and
concluding impressively. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide and you will maximize your
final score!

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IB HISTORY QUESTIONS https://www.amazon.com/101-IB-History-Exam-related-Questions/dp/
1482344823/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

101 IB History Exam-related Questions... and their answers!

101 IB History Exam-related Questions! This book is a terrific resource for helping both students and
teachers prepare for the demanding IB history examinations SL and HL. With this book you will learn
from an experienced IB instructor and college professor, with 30 years in the educational field. You will
improve your understanding of how questions should be answered in order to receive the highest possible
scores. This book will help you build confidence by answering the questions provided, then checking
your answers with those in the book. The book is great at covering the historical material for each
question. Finally, it will help you understand the IB history syllabus and learn the proper way to approach
your exams!

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IB HISTORY PAPER 1 - SOVIET UNION https://www.amazon.com/Collapse-Soviet-Empire-
C%C3%A9spedes-Ph-D-ebook/dp/B00DFLFOMU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8IB

IB Paper 1-2: Collapse of the Soviet Empire - A Preparation for the International Baccalaureate
History Examination!

An in-depth examination of the causes of the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern
Europe. An excellent review source for the IB history examination or for the historical researcher.
Comprehensive and packed with IB-related thought provoking questions and material. Dr. Juan R.
Céspedes’ scholarly perspective engages the reader with details of the cultural, economic, social, and
political life under communism. A sampling of the subject matter covered is "The Decline and
Disintegration of the Soviet Union", "Achievements at Home and Abroad", "Outlook for Brezhnev",
"Incursion into Afghanistan", "Enter Gorbachev", "Glasnost", "Perestroika", "Attempts at
Democratization", "A Chronology of Key Events", "Possible Exam-Related Questions and Outline of
Answers" and much more. Each chapter ends with a synopsis of the material covered for easy review.!

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AMERICAS PAPER 3 - CUBA https://www.amazon.com/Cuban-Communism-Impact-World-Affairs-
ebook/dp/B01HWSMPGO/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Cuban Communism and its Impact on World Affairs: 1959 - 2015 (for IB the Americas - Paper 3)

Cuba is a relatively small country, but with the foreign policy of a major league international player. It has
carried out such a policy since the start of Castro’s 1959 revolution. Because of its close alliance with the
Soviet Union, by the early to mid 1960’s it had the external resources, internal conditions, and lack of
significant US opposition to begin to visibly impact conditions throughout the world; from Latin America,
to Africa and Asia. In this book, Dr. Céspedes sees a Cuban foreign policy that has been both aggressive
ideologically, militaristic, yet highly pragmatic. The Castro brothers saturated the media with altruistic
images of themselves in a campaign to justify and encourage, or directly spread, radical change. Using
previously unexplored sources, Dr. Céspedes constructs a compelling and detailed exposé which focuses
on Cuban political subversion throughout the world, either through direct military intervention, or
disguised as development aid for health, economic, and civic programs. This is a must read for history
students written by a prominent historian.

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IB ECONOMICS EXAM https://www.amazon.com/IB-Economics-Complete-Essential-Preparation/dp/
1981954961

IB Economics: The Complete and Essential Exam Preparation for SL and HL

The IB Economics exam can be a challenge. However, it is your to conquer with this outstanding
preparation guide. No pressure—this exam prep contains to-the-point clear analysis, summaries, and
explicit charts and diagrams galore. The authors have gone through the curriculum very carefully to
ensure a depth of coverage that is perfect for what is covered by the IB. This guide is prepared by Drs.
Juan R. Céspedes and Charles E. W. Wadesworth, credentialed instructors with decades of experience
helping students successfully pass the IB examination. Each chapter contains an introductory paragraph,
illustrations further clarifying the points being made, and an outline and explanation of important terms.
The guide concludes with an amazing 264 IB economics related questions.

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IB MATH EXAM https://www.amazon.com/IB-MATH-EXAM-PREP-SL/dp/ 1522993657/ref=sr_1_9?
s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522286201&sr=1-9&keywords=ib+math

IB MATH EXAM PREP for SL and HL

How you prepare for the IB math exam is more important than how many hours you spend preparing!
This study guide provides everything you need to master the challenging concepts from basic Algebra to
Calculus, and will help you focus your studies on the most important math topics to maximize your score!

This comprehensive study guide contains many essential and unique features to help improve exam
scores, including:

* Detailed explanations for solving each formula presented

* Methods and strategies to improve your math score

* Review of important Math Concepts

This study guide provides you with everything you need to improve your Math score—unquestionably.
These test-taking techniques, methods, and strategies work. This study guide is the must-have preparation
tool for every student looking to score higher on the IB Math Exams and get into their top-choice college!

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IB TOK EXAM https://www.amazon.com/TOK-Essential-Compendium-John-Garden-ebook/dp/
B00LY7HXOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522286411&sr=8-1&keywords=tok+john+garden

The TOK Essential Compendium!

An indispensable guide that provides an inside understanding of the TOK program from John R. Garden,
an instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience! Centered around the “How We Know” and
“Ways of Knowing” of 33 essential philosophers from Laozi to Albert Camus. Provides 350 TOK-
oriented thinking questions, a blueprint for a top scoring essay, and blueprint for a top scoring
presentation. A practical, easy to understand, and thorough examination of the Theory of Knowledge
program.

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IB BIOLOGY EXAM https://www.amazon.com/Complete-IB-Biology-Exam-Preparation/dp/
1539598152

THE COMPLETE IB BIOLOGY EXAM PREPARATION FOR SL & HL

IB Biology is challenging, college-level course, so there will be times when you will need more help than
your class notes give you in preparing for the final exam. In this comprehensive and easy to understand
exam preparation, Dr. Goulds compiles both SL and HL information into one user-friendly resource, and
provides you with many IB Biology related practice questions. Written by, Dr. Goulds, an American
professor, biologist, and one of the most widely read writers of her generation, this exam preparation is a
must for students wishing to maximize their score. If you are looking for material that closely parallels the
questions in the whole IB Biology Exam, you can skip to the end of the book to the reviews/questions
section for great overall study resources. We highly recommend that you use this guide throughout the
year as a refresher before tests and quizzes, as well as for additional support if you did not entirely
understand a specific lesson in your IB Biology class.

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IB PSYCHOLOGY EXAM https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Psychology-Guide-Empowering-
Examination/dp/1976271312/ref=sr_1_1?
s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522287153&sr=1-1&keywords=Felix+Dr.+Felix+Albrecht-Erikson

The Essential IB Psychology Guide SL & HL

The IB Psychology Exam Guide (SL & HL) is UNIQUE. Beat the “test taking game” with the most
important exam preparation book you will find. This comprehensive study guide is written by a
psychology and test-taking expert, Dr. Felix Albrecht-Erikson, who has painstakingly researched every
topic and concept you need to know to pass your IB psychology exam. He has utilized his many years of
expertise to guarantee your success in the SL or HL IB psychology exam.

The standards set by Dr. Albrecht-Erikson are very strict. Along with his staff, he has years of combined
research experience in mastering the content and skills necessary to succeed on the toughest exams.

Some academic studies have revealed that test takers do not really benefit from most traditional test
preparation process. Dr. Albrecht-Erikson has developed a set of secret keys to the exam that will open
the door of success for you.

This is a thorough, concise study guide that we believe allows any test taker, at any skill level, to improve
his or her results dramatically with a minimum of effort.

Dr. Albrecht-Erikson has made the critical connection between the material to be learned and how to use
the material to succeed on the IB test.

You're going to save time, money, and aggravation with this guide.

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IB CHEMISTRY EXAM https://www.amazon.com/IB-Chemistry-SL-Ivan-Reshtenkov-ebook/dp/
B06XSNHBYC/ref=sr_1_1?
s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522287247&sr=1-1&keywords=Ivan+Reshtenkov

IB Chemistry SL & HL: A Complete Exam Review Course

This IB Chemistry book may be your best bet for a comprehensive and effective review of the SL or HL
course material.

The book has friendly and understandable explanations of complex concepts, with 250 practice questions
for the test, as well as a complete listing of all related terms and their explanation.

Important equations are listed throughout each content chapter, covering what you need to know in order
to excel in the SL or HL test. Questions with answers include an overview section, and an additional in-
depth section if you need further clarification. The user-friendly format makes it one of the best IB
Chemistry review book available. It provides a means for developing study plans that you can customize
to fit your needs. It isn’t too skimpy or too overwhelming with information. It also provides a great way
for structuring your studying, which is helpful if you consider yourself somewhat less than a totally
organized student.

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IB Philosophy: Conversations with a Centurion: about Life, Death, and God https://www.amazon.com/
Conversations-Centurion-about-Life-Death/dp/1535004134

Conversations with a Centurion: about Life, Death, and God

We struggle with work and overcoming the challenges of daily life, only to experience the same
end...death. Rich or poor, educated or not, death is the great equalizer for all of humanity. One measure of
adulthood is the realization that “bad” things happen to “good” people. Why am I here? Is there a God,
what is the meaning of life, is there an afterlife? If there is a God...why does God let these things happen?
These questions are answered in a meeting with a Roman Centurion that appears magically, mystically,
inexplicably, in a museum in modern Rome. The Centurion turns out to be a Roman army officer who
was assigned to Capernaum, a fishing village in Judea, where he met Jesus. Most people in our time,
devout Christians and Jews included, understand little about the world of first-century Palestine, and think
that the Jews were an undifferentiated and united people in their disgruntlement and opposition to the rule
of Rome. This is a gross oversimplification of the historical, political, and cultural reality of the time. The
Centurion helps the reader understand the life of Romans, Jews, their leaders, and others; as well as the
geographical, cultural, and political divisions which existed at the time. The book examines many aspects
of Jesus’ world that are unknown to many. Dr. Céspedes also delves into mathematical and scientific
explanations for the existence of God, near death experiences, the crucifixion, the resurrection of Jesus,
the early Christian church, and the great personal sacrifices made by the apostles. This fascinating and
carefully researched book concludes with suggestions for living a more meaningful life, and how to battle
sadness and loneliness.

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IB History Papers 1 & 2: The Myopic Vision - The Causes of Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, &
Statism https://www.amazon.com/Myopic-Vision-Totalitarianism-Authoritarianism-Statism/dp/
1468091255

I B Paper 1 & 2 - The Myopic Vision: The Causes of Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, and
Statism!

In this benchmark of political and historical analysis, Dr. Juan R. Céspedes provides a fascinating and
comprehensive look at the “Myopic Vision” which has resulted in totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and
statism. The Myopic Vision has inspired many governments and is responsible for the deaths of
approximately 250 million human beings in the 20th century. What are the reasons behind this slaughter?
The advocates of the Myopic Vision believe they are the holders of scientifically demonstrable truths
concerning man, history, and social evolution. Thus, Dr. Céspedes coins a new phrase, as well as issues a
warning for the future. Can the Myopic Vision be corrected or reversed? What does the future hold? This
is a “must read” for all those which cherish and wish to preserve democracy and human dignity.

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More books for the IB/AP student and the advanced thinker. Available at Amazon and other fine
book emporiums!

Footsteps to World War III https://www.amazon.com/Footsteps-World-Juan-C%C3%A9spedes-Ph-D/dp/

1495336476/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?
s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527523297&sr=1-1&keywords=footsteps+to+world+war+IIi+Dr+cespedes

Footsteps to World War III

A riveting, enlightening and often frightening look at the next major war involving the United States and
the world. In his thought-provoking book, Dr. Céspedes draws from a multitude of sources to carefully
analyze the likelihood, and the outcomes, of a major military encounter between the United States and its
major potential adversaries. Asserting that we are at the doorstep of a new epoch, he constructs a lucid
and highly comprehensible forecast of the challenges that the United States can expect from around the
world. As a Europe continues to weaken militarily and chose neutralist policies, or policies contrary to
those of the United States, what new alliances can the United States formulate? With this panorama, will
the United States remain the dominant global superpower, as other nations challenge American
preeminence? Will such a war ultimately end with a victory by the United States and its allies?
Captivating and compelling from the first to the last page, “Footsteps to World War III” is a fascinating
exploration of what the future may hold for the world at large.

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The New Global Threat: Transnational Crime https://www.amazon.com/New-Global-Threat-
Transnational-Crime/dp/1502527561/ref=sr_1_1?
s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527523213&sr=1-1&keywords=The+New+Global+Threat%3A+Transnationa
l+Crime+Dr+Cespedes

The New Global Threat: Transnational Crime

Transnational organized crime is a growing cancer, and a threat to the security of North America . . . as
well as to the entire world! What was once the dominion of countries and regions separated by geography
is increasingly a concern to the Department of State and for the U.S. military. Transgressing the laws of
multiple nations, these criminal activities have a negative impact on society, the global economy, and
greatly impede the progress of developing nations and governments. Unfortunately, many of the nations
affected lack the resources or the political will to provide an adequate level of security and
countermeasures that matches the threat to its security and its borders. The criminal activities, such as
drug, human, and gun trafficking, are often overshadowed by terrorism, even though all are crucial
national security threats. This work reveals the dangers and horrors of modern transnational crime; a
menace which challenges the modern hierarchies and methods of response, and helps to piece together the
construction of pragmatic and workable policies to counter such a menace. This is a must read for anyone
interested in national security issues!

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Victory Over Terrorism: The Unthinkable Solution https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Over-Terrorism-
Unthinkable-Solution/dp/1494895579

Victory Over Terrorism: The Unthinkable Solution!

Extremists have made, and will continue into the future, varied attempts to attack the US and its allies
with varying levels of organization and skill. We shake our heads with a certain degree of disbelief and
say, “When will it end?” After the destruction of the World Trade Center and the accompanying damages
to the Pentagon and the national psyche, government has enacted laws and strategies to prevent terrorist
activities. However, as democratic societies which value individual rights, we are challenged to not
provoke a response which undermines our Constitutional system of government. In a thorough
investigative fashion, "Victory Over Terrorism" takes readers through the strange and often sordid
methods that are routinely utilized by terrorists organizations, the prevailing thoughts and beliefs of
Muslim communities throughout the world, and the anti-terrorist practices that intensified in recent years.

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Cancer Free by Dr. John Hunter https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cancer-Free-Dr-John-Hunter/dp/1508584672

Cancer Free!

Your physician tells you the bad news: "You have cancer." The shock leaves you speechless, but you must
go on. This book will give you hope. It is "must" reading for those that have cancer, or those with family
members who have the disease. Motivated by a family history of cancer that caused the deaths of his
grandfather, father, uncle, and eventually his wife, Dr. John Hunter engages in a personal quest to fully
research and provide answers to dealing with this dreaded disease. Dr. Hunter explains which are the
most advantageous options from the thousands of case-control studies, comprehensive reviews, and
biologic parameters published on the topic, while informing the reader of the reasons for those selections.
Dr. John Hunter sorts through the morass of disinformation that often accompanies the topic and sheds
light on a complex disease, providing the public with interconnected facts and whole truths. Dr. Hunter
accurately describes the current status of scientific and holistic thinking on many topics included in his
book. He describes a multitude of strategies from quitting smoking to learning the warning signs of
cancer.

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Coup d'État USA: The coming overthrow of the U.S. Constitution https://www.amazon.com/Coup-
d%C3%89tat-USA-Overthrow-Constitution/dp/1544919557

Coup d'État USA: The coming overthrow of the U.S. Constitution

Our vigilance is imperative—democracy and our way of life in America is threatened with collapse. There
is a coup d’etat brewing in America, and the warning signals are both abundant and frightening.

Dr. Céspedes, a notable contemporary historian, author, researcher, and geopolitical analyst has spent over
three decades studying the rise and fall of democratic governments throughout history. His exacting
research reveals the many and factual reasons to be alarmed.

The clearest warnings include a failure by the coup plotters to refuse the use of violence unequivocally,
their rejection of the democratic process, and their eagerness to strangle the civil rights of their political
opponents. Political extremism such as this, once considered to be confined to the periphery of American
politics and inconsequential, has now become established and expected behavior.

The legal, ethical, and institutional norms that previously protected the Constitution and the American
democratic process are failing us. Worse yet is the fact that the existence of a coup is unknown to most
Americans. Dr. Céspedes points out that when this has happened in other countries during the 19th and
20th centuries, the invariable result was social and political chaos, the disappearance of democratic rights,
and the reversal of individual opportunity and economic prosperity. With this research Dr. Céspedes coins
two new terms that enter the lexicon of political analysis: the coup d'état typique, and the coup d'état
graduel.

Dr. Céspedes argues that our democratic traditions must be reinforced by strengthening the rules that have
guided American democratic values—fair play, political moderation, and bipartisan consensus. These are
deep-rooted traditions that have existed in the United States since its founding, and disrupted only
momentarily by the Civil War. Prepare to be transfixed by this book, and its factual, useful, and mind-
opening details.

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APUSH Cruncher https://www.amazon.co.uk/APUSH-Cruncher-Passing-American-History-ebook/dp/
B00HOH5CO6

The APUSH Cruncher: A Guide for Passing the AP American History Exam with Ease!

As its name implies, The APUSH CRUNCHER is specifically designed for crunching the information
you need to master the AP US History exam. From Pre-Columbian societies to 20th Century politics, this
AP US History prep is designed for either short-term intense review or lengthier study. You have a choice!
Develop your AP history skills in every test area. The CRUNCHER coaches you on the most important
parts of the test, the weight given to each section, and proven strategies on how to effectively answer the
questions for top scores. The author’s goal is for you become a star-spangled winner in AP US history.
This book is written by Dr. Juan R. Céspedes, a Ph.D. in education with over 30 years of experience!

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Cambridge History Exam Prep https://www.ebay.com/p/Cambridge-History-Exam-Prep-Maximize-Your-
Score-in-5-Days-by-Juan-C%C3%A9spedes-2014-Paperback/234460092

Cambridge History Exam Prep: Maximize your score in 5 days!

Scientifically, the very best way to prepare for the Cambridge History exam! Studying for the Cambridge
history exam can be a stressful time for all students–there is so much information to cover! So, knowing
HOW to properly prepare for the exam is the key to avoiding stress and maximizing your score. This
guide provides a clear and uniform way to focus and make the best use of your study time, while
assessing your performance. Say “no” to cramming blindly. Focus specifically on questions that are likely
to come up in the exam! Maximize your retention; this guide makes clear the sometimes missed
associations between the curriculum covered in Cambridge and the areas of examination. Avoid the “all-
nighter” which wastes time, impairs reasoning and memory. The summations provided in this guide are
the most effective way to study.

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Peace, Conflict, and Security: The Widening Gap https://www.amazon.es/s?
k=peace+conflict+and+security+dr+juan+cespedes&__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3
%95%C3%91&ref=nb_sb_noss

Peace, Conflict, and Security: The Widening Gap

This influential book is destined to be a classic in the discipline of peace studies. Finding the balance
between peace, conflict, and security, the author says, requires a pivotal and decisive paradigm shift in our
understanding of the nation-state and its historical role. Today an assortment of regional or international
organizations are involved in peacekeeping and peacemaking activities in addition to the United Nations.
The research of Dr. Juan R. Céspedes is a core contribution in the development of peace and security as it
relates to international studies and security analysis. A widely published and internationally recognized
expert on history and geopolitics, Dr. Céspedes’ thoughts provide important keys to understanding the
avenues leading to effective mediation, negotiation, and settlement of international disputes. This book
brings together and analyzes a multitude of diverse theories concerning peace, conflict, and security in
one volume. Dr. Céspedes defines, creates valid measures, and finds ways of dealing with current and
future conflicts. Thus, attention is also paid here to conflict prevention, peace agreements, sanctions and
third-party activity for preventing and ending armed conflict, and building a lasting world peace. This
book will be of great interest to all students of peace studies, conflict resolution, war and conflict studies.

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IB Coordinator Guide for a Top-Notch Program: A tried and true comprehensive blueprint for
coordinators, principals, & teachers. https://www.amazon.com/COORDINATOR-GUIDE-TOP-
NOTCH-PROGRAM-Comprehensive/dp/109539360X

IB Coordinator Guide

This book is what happens when a group of highly successful and credentialed IB professionals
collaborate, sharing their experiences and ideas on implementing a top-notch IB program. When IB
Coordinators, teachers, and administrators like these band together, they form important symbiotic
professional relationships, find ways of streaming tasks, increase effectiveness, share information, and
contribute to IB program improvement and student success!

The ultimate goal of that collaboration is increased student performance.

This book enables you to profit from the expertise of others, and create an environment of
accomplishment from demonstrably good ideas and perspectives.

As an IB Coordinator, administrator, or teacher, you may have felt isolated, left-out, or wondering how
others have reached a higher level of success than you. This book dares to share the expertise and
knowledge of successful professionals in the IB program. This book unlocks and opens the “idea and
experience vault” of seasoned IB professionals. It is a professional learning showcase in IB education.

The objective of this book is to make your brain “explode” with an amazing, motivating, useful, and
captivating information overload that you didn’t know was possible. You won’t find this in other IB-
related books. This volcanic compilation may result in a sudden and alarmingly Zen-like realization that
your IB program can be incredibly better in every conceivable way.

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