According to conventional wisdom, Iraq has suffered because the Bush administration had no plan for reconstruction. That's not the case; the State Department's Future of Iraq group planned out the situation carefully and extensively, and Middle East expert David Phillips was part of this group. White House ideologues and imprudent Pentagon officials decided simply to ignore those plans. The administration only listened to what it wanted to hear. Losing Iraq doesn't't just criticize the policies of unilateralism, preemption, and possible deception that launched the war; it documents the process of returning sovereignty to an occupied Iraq. Unique, as well, are Phillips's personal accounts of dissension within the administration. The problems encountered in Iraq are troubling not only in themselves but also because they bode ill for other nation-building efforts in which the U.S. may become mired through this administration's doctrine of unilateral, preemptive war. Losing Iraq looks into the future of America's foreign policy with a clear-eyed critique of the problems that loom ahead.

The Real Estate Agent's Field Guide provides vital information for new and experienced real estate agents alike. Packed with real-life examples, the book gives you in-depth strategies for: Competing with cut-rate brokers, Working with buyers and sellers who want more for less, Using technology to become more efficient, Helping customers identify their needs, Defending yourself against litigation. Instantly accessible for quick and easy reference -- and featuring a helpful appendix of industry resources -- this is a lively how-to-manual you won't want to be without. Book jacket.

Presents exam and licensing information, a subject review, study tips, content review questions, and two sample exams.

Presents a guide to preparing for the real estate licensing exam designed specifically for Washington, featuring practice questions with answers and explanations.

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