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Haunting Legacy

Author : Marvin Kalb
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 0815724403
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Haunting Legacy written by Marvin Kalb and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States had never lost a war—that is, until 1975, when it was forced to flee Saigon in humiliation after losing to what Lyndon Johnson called a "raggedy-ass little fourth-rate country." The legacy of this first defeat has haunted every president since, especially on the decision of whether to put "boots on the ground" and commit troops to war. In Haunting Legacy, the father-daughter journalist team of Marvin Kalb and Deborah Kalb presents a compelling, accessible, and hugely important history of presidential decisionmaking on one crucial issue: in light of the Vietnam debacle, under what circumstances should the United States go to war? The sobering lesson of Vietnam is that the United States is not invincible—it can lose a war—and thus it must be more discriminating about the use of American power. Every president has faced the ghosts of Vietnam in his own way, though each has been wary of being sucked into another unpopular war. Ford (during the Mayaguez crisis) and both Bushes (Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan) deployed massive force, as if to say, "Vietnam, be damned." On the other hand, Carter, Clinton, and Reagan (to the surprise of many) acted with extreme caution, mindful of the Vietnam experience. Obama has also wrestled with the Vietnam legacy, using doses of American firepower in Libya while still engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan. The authors spent five years interviewing hundreds of officials from every post war administration and conducting extensive research in presidential libraries and archives, and they've produced insight and information never before published. Equal parts taut history, revealing biography, and cautionary tale, Haunting Legacy is must reading for anyone trying to understand the power of the past to influence war-and-peace decisions of the present, and of the future.

Haunting Legacies

Author : Gabriele Schwab
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231526350
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Haunting Legacies written by Gabriele Schwab and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From mass murder to genocide, slavery to colonial suppression, acts of atrocity have lives that extend far beyond the horrific moment. They engender trauma that echoes for generations, in the experiences of those on both sides of the act. Gabriele Schwab reads these legacies in a number of narratives, primarily through the writing of postwar Germans and the descendents of Holocaust survivors. She connects their work to earlier histories of slavery and colonialism and to more recent events, such as South African Apartheid, the practice of torture after 9/11, and the "disappearances" that occurred during South American dictatorships. Schwab's texts include memoirs, such as Ruth Kluger's Still Alive and Marguerite Duras's La Douleur; second-generation accounts by the children of Holocaust survivors, such as Georges Perec's W, Art Spiegelman's Maus, and Philippe Grimbert's Secret; and second-generation recollections by Germans, such as W. G. Sebald's Austerlitz, Sabine Reichel's What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, and Ursula Duba's Tales from a Child of the Enemy. She also incorporates her own reminiscences of growing up in postwar Germany, mapping interlaced memories and histories as they interact in psychic life and cultural memory. Schwab concludes with a bracing look at issues of responsibility, reparation, and forgiveness across the victim/perpetrator divide.

Haunted

Author : Lynn Carthage
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 1617736295
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Haunted written by Lynn Carthage and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving to my stepfather's English country mansion sounded so promising. But the Arnaud Manor is neglected and unwelcoming, and I get the feeling it isn't exactly uninhabited. Something wants to hurt us--especially my little sister, Tabby. Okay, so I might be a little sensitive lately. My parents act oblivious to me, my old life is far away in San Francisco, and the gorgeous guy I just met tells me terrible stories about the infamous Madame Arnaud who lived here long ago, and about missing children and vengeful spirits. The kind of stories that are impossible to believe--until you're living in one of them, fighting to protect everyone you love...

Haunting Memories - Matthew's Legacy

Author : Norma Sutton
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359274595
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (592 download)

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Download or read book Haunting Memories - Matthew's Legacy written by Norma Sutton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ghosts of Mississippi

Author : Allen Notfol
Publisher : Elemental Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of Mississippi written by Allen Notfol and published by Elemental Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-03 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a spine-tingling expedition through Mississippi's ghostly past in "Ghosts of Mississippi: Haunting Tales and Paranormal Encounters From the South." This enthralling collection pulls back the veil to reveal the eerie legends, restless spirits, and chilling encounters that hide within the shadows of the Magnolia State. Explore the haunted halls of McRaven House, tread carefully over Stuckey's Bridge, and uncover the dark secrets of Devil Worshiper Road. Each chapter unveils a new realm of spectral mysteries and supernatural encounters that have shaped Mississippi's folklore. From witch curses and phantom riders to haunted hotels and abandoned asylums, this book is perfect for paranormal enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone with a taste for the macabre. Dive into the haunting beauty of the South's most ghost-ridden state and discover why Mississippi's spirits refuse to be silenced. Are you ready to face the ghosts of Mississippi? Grab your copy today and join the ranks of those who have dared to explore these chilling tales.

A Specter is Haunting Europe

Author : José B. Monleón
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400861349
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book A Specter is Haunting Europe written by José B. Monleón and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Departing from established structuralist or psychological approaches to the fantastic, Jos Monlecn offers an ideological reading of this literary product of mass culture. In an exploration of the origins and development of the fantastic, Monlecn traces the relation of reason to unreason in light of three distinct events that influenced capitalist thinking: the French Revolution, the uprisings of 1848, and the Bolshevik Revolution. The fantastic, Monlecn argues, reflected social tensions and produced a cultural space in which to appropriate fears brought on by the revolutions--to tame the "specter" mentioned by Marx and Engels in The Communist Manifesto. At the same time the fantastic helped carve in Europe a defense of order through the introduction of unreason as a viable discourse. Monlecn pays particular attention to the development of the fantastic in Spain, whose unique economic and cultural conditions form a distinct background against which to test his paradigm for the development of the genre in the rest of Europe. This study touches upon a wide range of works, including those by Bcquer, BazNBn, Galdcs, Alarccn, Maupassant, Shelley, Poe, and James, as well as etchings by Goya. Originally published in 1990. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Whispers in the Shadows

Author : Thakur Rudra Pratap Singh
Publisher : Pencil
ISBN 13 : 9356678162
Total Pages : 75 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Whispers in the Shadows written by Thakur Rudra Pratap Singh and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whispers in the Shadows" is a chilling novel exploring the darkness within the human psyche. The protagonist witnesses eerie occurrences in the house next door after the tragic loss of their neighbours' son. As the sense of fear and uncertainty intensifies, something sinister is at play. The climax is shocking, leaving the protagonist questioning his beliefs. The author's skill at building tension and creating an atmosphere of fear is evident throughout. The novel delves into loss and grief, portraying the lengths people will go to cope with the loss of a loved one. It is a testament to the author's talent for storytelling and will leave readers questioning their understanding of the world around them. It is a haunting and unforgettable tale that will chill readers to the bone.

The Haunted Mustache

Author : Joe McGee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1534480897
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book The Haunted Mustache written by Joe McGee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifth-graders Parker and Lucas get more than they bargained for when they seek to debunk one of Wolver Hollow's greatest legends about a haunted mustache that, every year on the anniversary of its owner's death, seeks a lip to claim as its own.

Haunting History

Author : Ethan Kleinberg
Publisher : Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics
ISBN 13 : 9781503602373
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Haunting History written by Ethan Kleinberg and published by Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues for a deconstructive approach to the past by looking at deconstruction's impact on American historians and then presenting an alternative hauntological theory and method of history influenced by, but not beholden to, the work of Jacques Derrida.

Haunting Experiences

Author : Diane Goldstein
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
ISBN 13 : 0874216818
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Haunting Experiences written by Diane Goldstein and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2007-09-15 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commodified representations of ghosts can be quite different from the beliefs people hold about them, based on tradition or direct experience. Personal belief and cultural tradition on the one hand, and popular and commercial representation on the other, nevertheless continually feed each other. They frequently share space in how people think about the supernatural. In Haunting Experiences, three well-known folklorists seek to broaden the discussion of ghost lore by examining it from a variety of angles in various modern contexts. Diane E. Goldstein, Sylvia Ann Grider, and Jeannie Banks Thomas take ghosts seriously, as they draw on contemporary scholarship that emphasizes both the basis of belief in experience (rather than mere fantasy) and the usefulness of ghost stories. They look closely at the narrative role of such lore in matters such as socialization and gender. And they unravel the complex mix of mass media, commodification, and popular culture that today puts old spirits into new contexts.

Haunting of Hill House

Author : Shirley Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Haunting of Hill House written by Shirley Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Legacy's Price

Author : Matthew Sprange
Publisher : Abaddon Books
ISBN 13 : 1849974306
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Legacy's Price written by Matthew Sprange and published by Abaddon Books. This book was released on 2012-05-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucius Kane, thief and Shadowmage, now rules over the thieves’ guild in the city of Turnitia. The new ruling lord has proven willing to work with the thieves, and relations with the beggars and Shadowmages guilds are relaxed and friendly. Now, however, an ancient artefact calls to Lucius, one that will unlock the secrets of his own heritage. But such power inevitably attracts others, determined to harness its mystical energies for their own ends; and a game of brinksmanship erupts between the two great empires, Vos and Pontaine.Will Lucius be prepared to pay his legacy’s price and find out who he truly is?

A Dance with Darkness: Unmasking Jack the Ripper

Author : Rick Anthony
Publisher : Rick Anthony
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dance with Darkness: Unmasking Jack the Ripper written by Rick Anthony and published by Rick Anthony. This book was released on with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of London, a chapter of darkness unfolded, leaving an indelible mark upon the city's history. It is a tale of fear and resilience, of shadows that danced through the narrow streets of Whitechapel, and of a mysterious figure whose name became synonymous with terror—Jack the Ripper. Within the pages of this narrative, we delve into a fictionalized account of Jack the Ripper's activities, exploring the depths of his twisted mind and the chilling trail of his murderous rampage. From the cobblestone alleys to the dimly lit corners of the city, we bear witness to the macabre dance that unfolded, forever haunting the collective psyche of London. But this is not merely a story of horror. It is a reflection on the human spirit, the resilience of a city scarred by the Ripper's reign, and the enduring pursuit of justice and redemption. As we navigate the labyrinthine streets of Whitechapel, we glimpse the tireless efforts of the detectives who sought to unmask the Ripper and bring an end to the terror that had gripped the city. Through these pages, we are invited to contemplate the choices made in the face of darkness, the legacy left behind, and the echoes that continue to reverberate through time. It is a tale of the enduring power of hope, the fragility of the human condition, and the bonds that unite us in the face of adversity. Join us as we embark on a chilling journey, unraveling the secrets that lie within the shadows and exploring the legacy that remains. Through the eyes of the city, the detectives, and even the enigmatic figure of Jack the Ripper himself, we come face to face with the complexities of good and evil, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Welcome to the haunting world of "A Dance with Darkness: Unmasking Jack the Ripper." Brace yourself for a tale that will test the limits of your imagination and delve into the depths of the human psyche. Step into the shadows and discover the legacy that lingers, forever etched in the annals of history.

Mary Jane's Ghost

Author : Ted Gregory
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1609385233
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Mary Jane's Ghost written by Ted Gregory and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer 1948. In the scenic, remote river town of Oregon, Illinois, a young couple visiting the local lovers’ lane is murdered. The shocking crime garners headlines from Portland, Maine, to Long Beach, California. But after a sweeping manhunt, no one is arrested and the violent deaths of Mary Jane Reed and Stanley Skridla fade into time’s indifference. Fast forward fifty years. Eccentric entrepreneur Michael Arians moves to Oregon, opens a roadhouse, gets elected mayor, and becomes obsessed with the crime. He comes up with a scandalous conspiracy theory and starts to believe that Mary Jane’s ghost is haunting his establishment. He also reaches out to the Chicago Tribune for help. Arians’s letter falls on the desk of general assignment reporter Ted Gregory. For the next thirteen years, while he ricochets from story to story and his newspaper is deconstructed around him, Gregory remains beguiled by the case of the teenaged telephone operator Mary Jane and twenty-eight-year-old Navy vet Stanley—and equally fascinated by Arians’s seemingly hopeless pursuit of whoever murdered them. Mary Jane’s Ghost is the story of these two odysseys.

Ghosts of Lincoln

Author : Adam Selzer
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738745146
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of Lincoln written by Adam Selzer and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abraham Lincoln is one of the most haunted—and haunting—presidents in US history. Sightings of Lincoln’s ghost, as well as the ghost of his assassin, have been reported for more than 150 years. Visited by eerie premonitions, morbid dreams, and unusual events that seem too bizarre to be coincidence, Lincoln has become the source of dozens of myths and paranormal mysteries. Investigating everything from obscure séance transcripts and nearly forgotten newspaper articles to the most peculiar paranormal claims, Ghosts of Lincoln digs deep into the annals of history and reveals the fascinating true stories behind the tales, rumors, and lore. Praise: "A fascinating read."—NEXUS Magazine

The Venetian Legacy

Author : Philip Gwynne Jones
Publisher : Constable
ISBN 13 : 1472134281
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book The Venetian Legacy written by Philip Gwynne Jones and published by Constable. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling 'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail 'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review _______________ No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica? Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio. The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss. As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta - the Venetian Mafia. Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon... _______________ Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones 'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover 'Clever and great fun' The Times 'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra 'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review 'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5***** 'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine

Anatomy of a Haunting

Author : Lee Strong
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738736031
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Anatomy of a Haunting written by Lee Strong and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine that you’ve inherited a house of spirits. Now imagine that the house wants you dead. For Jon and Carlie Summers, the nightmare begins when they move into an inherited home in rural Iowa. Leaving behind their busy lives in Chicago, Jon and Carlie are dragged into a horrifying spiral of violent dreams, illnesses, and possessions. Uncovering a vast evil hidden for decades in crates of buried journals, Jon and Carlie are forced to relive the sinister history of the house and its legacy of abuse, denial, and obsession. Anatomy of a Haunting is a terrifying true story about one house and its inhabitants who have been pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Through interviews and exhaustive research into the 150-year-old McPherson house, author Lee Strong delves into the history of the haunting and paints a nightmarish picture of one couple’s descent into supernatural madness. Praise: "Light a white candle before reading this book—and after you've finished. Anatomy of a Haunting is truly terrifying." —Annie Wilder, author of House of Spirits and Whispers and Trucker Ghost Stories