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Contains three articles examining various aspects of military aid to civilians. Addresses the categorization of conflict, lessons in command and control learned from the Los Angeles riots, and military involvement in the drug war. Charts and tables.

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger is well known as the partner of CEO Warren Buffett and also for his advocacy of “multi-disciplinary thinking” -- the application of fundamental concepts from across various academic disciplines to solve complex real-world problems. One problem that Munger has addressed over the years is the optimal system of corporate governance. Munger advocates that corporate governance systems become more simple, rather than more complex, and rely on trust rather than compliance to instill ethical behavior in employees and executives. He advocates giving more power to a highly capable and ethical CEO, and taking several steps to improve the culture of the organization to reduce the risk of self-interested behavior.We examine Munger's solution in detail. We ask:• Would the trust-based system that Munger advocates work in the average corporation?• What governance practices today are “necessary” and which are “excessive”?• How can a company ensure that its culture will continue following a CEO succession?Topics, Issues and Controversies in Corporate Governance. The Closer Look series is a collection of short case studies through which we explore topics, issues, and controversies in corporate governance. In each study, we take a targeted look at a specific issue that is relevant to the current debate on governance and explain why it is so important. Larcker and Tayan are co-authors of the books Corporate Governance Matters and A Real Look at Real World Corporate Governance.

Explore the treacherous and awe-inspiring landscape of America's first national park in this new anthology, "Deadly Yellowstone." With scalding geysers, stampeding buffalo, and ravenous grizzlies, danger lurks at every turn. As a global tourist magnet, Yellowstone National Park attracts not only nature enthusiasts but also those with sinister intentions. Unravel the mysteries within the park's boundaries as thirteen gripping short stories delve into baffling events amidst the beauty and danger of Yellowstone. Thirteen chilling tales of wildlife, mayhem, and murder in America's first national park

Solomon Munger enlisted in the Union Army in 1862. A Michigander, Munger served in the 2nd Missouri Cavalry, also known as Merrill's Horse. The separation from his family was particularly difficult on Munger and he regularly wrote letters home, detailing his experiences as he and his unit fought in both Missouri and Arkansas. These letters are an intimate look at the struggle of one soldier and his family as he tried to balance his military duties with the economic needs of his family at home.