SynopsisInternational law can create great expectations in those seeking to rebuild societies that have been torn apart by conflict. For outsiders, international law can mandate or militate against intervention, bolstering or undermining the legitimacy of intervention. International legal principles promise equality, justice and human rights. Yet international law's promises are difficult to fulfil. This volume of essays, first published in 2009, investigates the phenomenon of post-conflict state-building and the engagement of international law in this enterprise. It draws together original essays by scholars and practitioners who consider the many roles international law can play in rehabilitating societies after conflict. The essays explore troubled zones across the world, from Afghanistan to Africa's Great Lakes region, and from Timor-Leste to the Balkans. They identify a range of possibilities for international law in tempering, regulating, legitimating or undermining efforts to rebuild post-conflict societies., In this delightful retelling of the Christmas story, young children can follow along as they trace Mary and Joseph's steps from their hometown to the little stable where Jesus was born. Along the way, little ones can interact with the story by pressing the button to make the star shine and illuminate the action on each spread. With its beautiful artwork, interactivity, and child-friendly text, ""The Christmas Star"" will be a favorite that young readers can return to every holiday season.Interactive! kids press the button at the bottom of the book to make the star light up on the cover and all page spreads. Replaceable battery., In this delightful retelling of the Christmas story, young children can follow along as they trace Mary and Joseph's steps from their hometown to the little stable where Jesus was born. Along the way, little ones can interact with the story by pressing the button to make the star shine and illuminate the action on each spread. With its beautiful artwork, interactivity, and child-friendly text, "The Christmas Star" will be a favorite that young readers can return to every holiday season.Interactive! kids press the button at the bottom of the book to make the star light up on the cover and all page spreads. Replaceable battery., In this delightful retelling of the Christmas story, young children can follow along as they trace Mary and Joseph's steps from their hometown to the little stable where Jesus was born. Along the way, little ones can interact with the story by pressing the button to make the star shine and illuminate the action on each spread. Full color.