Admiral James Stavridis

From the acclaimed authors of the runaway New York Times bestseller 2034 comes another explosive work of speculative fiction set twenty years further in the future, at a moment when a radical leap forward in artificial intelligence combines with America's violent partisan divide to create an existential threat to the country - and the worldIt is twenty years after the catastrophic war between the US and China that brought down the old American political order. A new party has emerged in the US, one that's held power for over a decade. Efforts to tighten its grip have resulted in mounting violent resistance. The American president has control of the media, but he is beginning to lose control of the streets. Many fear he'll stop at nothing to remain in the White House. Suddenly, he collapses in the middle of an address to the nation. After an initial flurry of misinformation, the administration reluctantly announces his death. A cover-up ensues, conspiracy theories abound, and the country descends into a new type of civil war.A handful of elite actors from the worlds of computer science, intelligence and business have a fairly good idea what happened. All signs point to a profound breakthrough in AI, of which the remote assassination of an American president is hardly the most game-changing ramification. The trail leads to an outpost in the Amazon rainforest, the last known whereabouts of the tech visionary who predicted this breakthrough. As some of the world's great powers, old and new, state and non-state alike, struggle to outmanoeuvre one another in this new Great Game of scientific discovery, the outcome becomes entangled with the fate of democracy.Combining a deep understanding of AI, biotech and the possibility of a coming Singularity, along with their signature geopolitical sophistication, Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis have once again written a visionary work. 2054 is a novel that reads like a thriller even as it demands that we consider the trajectory of our society and its potentially calamitous destination

This reference compiles the most historically significant events in Latin America and the Caribbean from 1800-2020, containing vignettes of more than 700 significant historical events organized per month and specific calendar day and featuring a foreword from Admiral James Stavridis. It focuses on the most historically important political and security incidents starting from the period of independence—including armed conflicts, famous battles, births and deaths of important figures, military coups, significant presidential elections, and independence dates.The culmination of 20 years of research, this reference boasts of detailed appendices addressing important economic, political, and social conditions as well as an index of over 2,000 keywords. Even the most seasoned Latin American historian will find something new in this reference. Written by a historian and former naval diplomat to the region who brings a wealth of experience to the table, the almanac has particular value to policymakers, military personnel, and diplomatic officers interested in Latin America.

This reference compiles the most historically significant events in Latin America and the Caribbean from 1800-2020, containing vignettes of more than 700 significant historical events organized per month and specific calendar day and featuring a foreword from Admiral James Stavridis. It focuses on the most historically important political and security incidents starting from the period of independence—including armed conflicts, famous battles, births and deaths of important figures, military coups, significant presidential elections, and independence dates.The culmination of 20 years of research, this reference boasts of detailed appendices addressing important economic, political, and social conditions as well as an index of over 2,000 keywords. Even the most seasoned Latin American historian will find something new in this reference. Written by a historian and former naval diplomat to the region who brings a wealth of experience to the table, the almanac has particular value to policymakers, military personnel, and diplomatic officers interested in Latin America.

Have you ever worked someplace where you love the work, but the environment was terrible?The Consummate Communicator: Character Traits of True Professionals is a business fable designed to share fundamental behaviors that improve working environments. These character traits provide a guide for how to interact in the workplace whether in the military, private sector, or non-profit. The traits were developed by Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), the inspiration behind the main character, Jay Admiral.Newly appointed CEO of Regional Bank, Jay Admiral is faced with the challenge of changing the culture of a struggling company that is using outdated methods and not keeping up with customer demands. Jay brings his unique style of communications and professionalism to the organization, creating change by challenging the status quo. On this journey with Jay you will learn how to apply the character traits of true professionals and hold true to core values.