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Puppy training is a wonderful time for you and your pet. If you want them to be more obedient but are uncertain about the training process, look no further!With this book, you'll learn:The use of collars, leashes, treats, and clickersBasic and elaborate tricksHow to keep your puppy from bitingHow to housetrain your puppy like a proAnd much more!Presenting life-changing instructions, this book is a ... Read more

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by Christian Davenport, George Aditjondro, Ronald Francisco, John C. King, David Kowalewski, Drew Noble Lanier, Chris Lee, Kathleen A. Mahoney-Norris, Sandra Maline, Susan McMillan0, Will Moore1, Steven Peterson2, Steven C. Poe3, Karen Rasler4, James Scarritt5, C Neal Tate6, Linda Camp Keith7 ...

In the last ten years, there has been a resurgence of interest in repression and violence within states. Paths to State Repression improves our understanding of why states use political repression, highlighting its relationship to dissent and mass protest. The authors draw upon a wide variety of political-economic contexts, methodological approaches, and geographic locales, including Cuba, ... Read more

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