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Book Synopsis The Matador's Cape by : Stephen Holmes
Download or read book The Matador's Cape written by Stephen Holmes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-23 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Matador's Cape delves into the causes of the catastrophic turn in American policy at home and abroad since 9/11. In a collection of searing essays, the author explores Washington's inability to bring 'the enemy' into focus, detailing the ideological, bureaucratic, electoral and (not least) emotional forces that severely distorted the American understanding of, and response to, the terrorist threat. He also shows how the gratuitous and disastrous shift of attention from al Qaeda to Iraq was shaped by a series of misleading theoretical perspectives on the end of deterrence, the clash of civilizations, humanitarian intervention, unilateralism, democratization, torture, intelligence gathering and wartime expansions of presidential power. The author's breadth of knowledge about the War on Terror leads to conclusions about present-day America that are at once sobering in their depth of reference and inspiring in their global perspective.
Book Synopsis The Matador's Crown by : Alex Archer
Download or read book The Matador's Crown written by Alex Archer and published by Gold Eagle. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As something of an expert on the medieval period, archaeologist Annja Creed jumps at the invitation from the Museum of Cadiz to assess its acquisition of Egyptian coins. She soon finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation that takes her through the colorful world of flamenco and bullfighting. Original.
Book Synopsis The Matador's Cape by : Stephen Holmes
Download or read book The Matador's Cape written by Stephen Holmes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-23 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Matador's Cape delves into the causes of the catastrophic turn in American policy at home and abroad since 9/11. In a collection of searing essays, the author explores Washington's inability to bring 'the enemy' into focus, detailing the ideological, bureaucratic, electoral and (not least) emotional forces that severely distorted the American understanding of, and response to, the terrorist threat. The author's breadth of knowledge about the War on Terror leads to conclusions about present-day America that are at once sobering in their depth of reference and inspiring in their global perspective.
Book Synopsis Death and the Sun by : Edward Lewine
Download or read book Death and the Sun written by Edward Lewine and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part sports writing, part travelogue, this is a portrait of Spain, its people, and their passion for a beautiful yet deadly spectacle. A brilliant observer in the tradition of Adam Gopnik and Paul Theroux, Edward Lewine reveals a Spain few outsiders have seen. There's nothing more Spanish than bullfighting, and nothing less like its stereotype. For matadors and aficionados, it is not a blood sport but an art, an ancient subculture steeped in ritual, machismo, and the feverish attentions of fans and the press. Lewine explains Spain and the art of the bulls by spending a bullfighting season traveling Spanish highways with the celebrated matador Francisco Rivera Ordónez, following Fran, as he’s known, through every region and social stratum. Fran’s great-grandfather was a famous bullfighter and the inspiration for Hemingway’s matador in The Sun Also Rises. Fran’s father was also a star matador, until a bull took his life shortly before Fran’s eleventh birthday. Fran is blessed and haunted by his family history. Formerly a top performer himself, Fran’s reputation has slipped, and as the season opens he feels intense pressure to live up to his legacy amid tabloid scrutiny in the wake of his separation from his wife, a duchess. But Fran perseveres through an eventful season of early triumph, serious injury, and an unlikely return to glory. A New York Times Editor’s Choice Praise for Death and the Sun “May be the most in-depth, incisively written guide to bullfighting available in English. Every drunken sophomore riding the rails to Pamplona this summer ought to keep a volume in his backpack.” —New York Times Book Review “Lewine demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the matador’s dangerous profession. E also explores the history of Spaine and the charms and contradictions evident within the country’s exceptionally varied cultures and people.” —Boston Globe
Book Synopsis The Lady Matador's Hotel by : Cristina Garcia
Download or read book The Lady Matador's Hotel written by Cristina Garcia and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel about the intertwining lives of the denizens of a hotel in an unnamed Latin American country in the midst of political turmoil.
Book Synopsis Of Death and Beauty: A Novel by : Barbara Grenfell Fairhead
Download or read book Of Death and Beauty: A Novel written by Barbara Grenfell Fairhead and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the beautiful Magdalena Chavez and her troubled, passionate son move into the small town of Las Madres, New Mexico, it doesn't take long for the discerning among the townspeople to discover that they are "other." Magdalena is a teller of stories that delight many, but also challenge the assumptions of one and all. Soon the reader is seduced into an enchanted world in which the boundary between reality and fantasy is always on the point of collapsing. The main characters must maintain a difficult balance between opposing polarities-sacred and profane, forbidden desire and ruthless power-a balance that seems to come instinctively to the simple but knowing inhabitants of Las Madres. Fairhead is utterly at home in this environment, evoking it with a mixture of precision and lyrical intensity. Whether she is describing the tumult of a bullfight, the stillness of a work of art or the vast, cinematic splendour of the New Mexico landscape, her voice is always pitch perfect. As the title suggests, it is a world of great beauty, but that same title also warns us that we cannot speak of beauty without also speaking of death. The Duende, that dark wind that blows through the world and touches the back of the neck whenever death is possible, is never far away.
Book Synopsis The Hemingway Collection by : Ernest Hemingway
Download or read book The Hemingway Collection written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 6291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon & Schuster presents a beautifully packaged bind-up of the Hemingway collection, available for the first time in ebook. Featuring the novels, short stories, and articles that brought Hemingway to fame, all together in one place with a fantastic new jacket to brighten up your ebookshelf. Inside you will discover The Sun Also Rises with a fresh new introduction from Philipp Meyer (author of American Rust and The Son), For Whom the Bell Tolls introduced by renowned war journalist Jeremy Bowen, and A Moveable Feast introduced by acclaimed Irish author, Colm Toíbín.
Book Synopsis Death in the Afternoon by : Ernest Hemingway
Download or read book Death in the Afternoon written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is an impassioned look at the sport by one of its true aficionados. It reflects Hemingway's conviction that bullfighting was more than mere sport and reveals a rich source of inspiration for his art. The unrivaled drama of bullfighting, with its rigorous combination of athleticism and artistry, and its requisite display of grace under pressure, ignited Hemingway's imagination. Here he describes and explains the technical aspects of this dangerous ritual and “the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick.” Seen through his eyes, bullfighting becomes a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs to masters of great elegance and cunning. A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is also a deeper contemplation of the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's sharp commentary on life and literature.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War Series by : Tricia Goyer
Download or read book Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War Series written by Tricia Goyer and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set includes all three books of the Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War series: A Valley of Betrayal, A Shadow of Treason, and A Whisper of Freedom. In A Valley of Betrayal, Sophie finds herself alone in the war-torn Spanish countryside for reasons beyond her control. What was once a thriving paradise has become a battleground for fascist soldiers and Spanish patriots. It doesn't take long for Sophie to realize just how far from home she really is. Caught in the middle of what is quickly becoming a bloody battleground, she receives tragic news, but remaining in Spain is her only option. The route to safety is blocked and fighting surrounds her. On her darkest night, Sophie takes refuge with a brigade of international compatriots. It is among these volunteers, through the use of her fiance's camera and her art, that she pledges to make the plight of the Spanish people known around the world. In A Shadow of Treason, Sophie discovers that nothing is as she first imagined. When Walt, the reporter who helped her over the border, shows up again after Guernica is bombed, Sophie is given an impossible mission. She must leave behind the man she's fallen in love with and return to the person who betrayed her. Another layer of the war in Spain is revealed as Sophie is drawn into the international espionage schemes that could turn the tide of the war and help protect the soldiers from the International Brigade...she must find a way to get a critical peice of information to Walt in time. In A Whisper of Freedom, battles heat up... not only those being waged by the soldiers on both sides fighting for Spain, but in the hearts and minds of the men and women who must sacrifice more than their dreams in order to save the lives of their loved ones. In this meticulously researched novel, brave and idealistic Sophie, Philip, Jose, and Deion realize their only hope for freedom is escaping Spain's borders. By continuing the story of this band of volunteers during the Spanish Civil War, A Whisper of Freedom proves that courage and commitment don't always result in outward victory. But there are whispers of hope and freedom that resonate through even the darkest night.
Book Synopsis Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke? by : Andrew Thompson
Download or read book Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke? written by Andrew Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and fascinating trivia book with a wide range of intriguing questions and entertainingly written answers from a bestselling author. Perfect for trivia junkies everywhere, this new collection will surprise readers with fascinating answers to age-old curiosities, such as: • Does a goldfish’s memory really only last a few seconds? • Do plants feel pain? • Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark? • Why do people seem more attractive when we’re drunk? • Why didn’t people smile in old photos? Each page offers another witty response to the questions of our time. From men’s fashion to the meaning of life, from the educational to the entertaining, this book has something for everyone.
Book Synopsis Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? by : Andrew Thompson
Download or read book Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? written by Andrew Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the answers to the world’s most intriguing, entertaining, and funny questions with this best-ever trivia book from best-selling author Andrew Thompson. Shock and astound at your next dinner party with this “Best Of” trivia collection from the author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? This collection was created for all the curious adults who desire to have the answer to some of life’s strangest questions, including: Why can’t you tickle yourself? Why does coffee make you poop? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Does bigfoot exist? Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound? And more crazy questions for any curious mind out there. Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? is perfect for white elephant gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or lovers of strange, obscure, and sometimes hilarious trivia.
Book Synopsis The Greatest Works of Ernest Hemingway by : Ernest Hemingway
Download or read book The Greatest Works of Ernest Hemingway written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 2067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors of the "Lost Generation," as Gertrude Stein coined it, had seen the ravages of the two World Wars, coming at close heels, as both witnesses and participants. Amongst these authors, Hemingway has a special place in American literature. His works were dipped in his experiences and disillusionment with the Great War and ushered in a new sentiment on the literary scene. Indulge in the simple but powerful prose of Hemingway with these hand-picked selections and relive those momentous decades. Contents: Novels & Novellas: The Torrents of Spring The Sun Also Rises A Farewell to Arms For Whom the Bell Tolls Across the River and into the Trees The Old Man and the Sea Short Stories Collection: Three Stories and Ten Poems In Our Time (1924 edition) In Our Time (1930 edition) Men Without Women Winner Take Nothing Non-Fiction: Death in the Afternoon Green Hills of Africa
Book Synopsis The Collected Works of Ernest Hemingway by : Ernest Hemingway
Download or read book The Collected Works of Ernest Hemingway written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 2067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors of the "Lost Generation," as Gertrude Stein coined it, had seen the ravages of the two World Wars, coming at close heels, as both witnesses and participants. Amongst these authors, Hemingway has a special place in American literature. His works were dipped in his experiences and disillusionment with the Great War and ushered in a new sentiment on the literary scene. Indulge in the simple but powerful prose of Hemingway with these hand-picked selections and relive those momentous decades. Contents: Novels & Novellas: The Torrents of Spring The Sun Also Rises A Farewell to Arms For Whom the Bell Tolls Across the River and into the Trees The Old Man and the Sea Short Stories Collection: Three Stories and Ten Poems In Our Time (1924 edition) In Our Time (1930 edition) Men Without Women Winner Take Nothing Non-Fiction: Death in the Afternoon Green Hills of Africa
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Download or read book Nothing to Declare written by Mary Morris and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-11-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling from the highland desert of northern Mexico to the steaming jungles of Honduras to the seashore of the Caribbean, Mary Morris confronts the realities of place, of poverty, of machismo, and of self. "One gutsy woman and one fantastic writer".--"Cosmopolitan".
Download or read book Mexico written by James Albert Michener and published by Fawcett. This book was released on 1994 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Astounding...Fast-moving, Intriguing...James Michener is back in huge, familiar form with MEXICO." LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS Here is the story of an American journalist who travels to Mexico to report on the upcoming duel between two great matadors, but who is ultimately swept up in the dramatic story of his Mexican ancestors. From the brutality and brilliance of the ancients, to the iron fist of the invading Spaniards, to the modern-day Mexicans battling through dust and bloodshed to build a nation upon the ashes of revolution, James Michener weaves it all into an epic human story that ranks with the best of his beloved, bestselling novels. A MAIN SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
Download or read book Dying Hard written by Stevenson Mukoro and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A high-class impossible theft and a death in a dark alley prompts Susan Dax into the un-seemingly seedy realm of Frances gangland world. While seeking answers vis--vis why a stranger died in her arms and where she could find a stolen ornament of unparalleled beauty, the lovely billionaire freelance trouble-shooter and her unmatched talented partner Seymour Krakauer must unravel the mystery with the aid of a new colleague. Their undertaking plunges them into strange currents of criminal dealings and sets them on a startling conflict against very lethal opponents. In a quest to find out the mastermind behind the theft of the famous jewel, they find themselves bumping heads with the mob heads of Pariss organized criminal underworld. Shadowing a trail of danger that eventually involves those they care about, Susan and Seymour fight against a pair of horrifying villains who hold a lever which compels her obedience. A hold that cannot be broken or won without battling and overcoming terrible ordeals. Ordeals that carries the story to a sustained and seething climax.
