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Outpost

Author : Christopher R. Hill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451685939
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Outpost written by Christopher R. Hill and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An "inside the room" memoir from one of our most distinguished ambassadors who--in a career of service to the country--was sent to some of the most dangerous outposts of American diplomacy. From the wars in the Balkans to the brutality of North Korea to the endless war in Iraq, this is the real life of an American diplomat. Hill was on the front lines in the Balkans at the breakup of Yugoslavia. He takes us from one-on-one meetings with the dictator Milosevic, to Bosnia and Kosovo, to the Dayton conference, where a truce was brokered. Hill draws upon lessons learned as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon early on in his career and details his prodigious experience as a US ambassador. He was the first American Ambassador to Macedonia; Ambassador to Poland, where he also served in the depth of the cold war; Ambassador to South Korea and chief disarmament negotiator in North Korea; and Hillary Clinton's hand-picked Ambassador to Iraq. Hill's account is an adventure story of danger, loss of comrades, high stakes negotiations, and imperfect options. There are fascinating portraits of war criminals (Mladic, Karadzic), of presidents and vice presidents (Clinton, Bush and Cheney, and Obama), of Secretaries of State (Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Hillary Clinton), of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and of Ambassadors Richard Holbrooke and Lawrence Eagleburger. Hill writes bluntly about the bureaucratic warfare in DC and expresses strong criticism of America's aggressive interventions and wars of choice."--

The Emu

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 888 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Emu written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Outposts

Author : Simon Winchester
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141011890
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Outposts written by Simon Winchester and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-06-05 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: in 1985 Simon Winchester, struck by a sudden need to discover exactly what was left of the British Empire, set out across the globe to visit the far-flung islands that are all that remain of what once made Britain great. He travelled 100,000 miles back and forth from Antarctica to the Caribbean, from Mediterranean to the Far East, to capture a last glint of imperial glory. His adventures in these distant and forgotten ends of the earth make compelling and often funny reading and tell a story most of us had thought was over: a tale of the last outposts in Britain's imperial career and of those who keep the flag flying. With a new introduction and additional material in many of the chapters, this revised edition tells us what happened to these extraordinary places while the author's been away.

Author : Gary Corsair
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1414072430
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book written by Gary Corsair and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Outpost of Empire

Author : Charles J. Esdaile
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806187999
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Outpost of Empire written by Charles J. Esdaile and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2012-03-18 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Napoleon’s forces invaded Spain in 1808, but two years went by before they overran the southern region of Andalucía. Situated at the farthest frontier of Napoleon’s “outer empire,” Andalucía remained under French control only briefly—for two-and-a-half years—and never experienced the normal functions of French rule. In this groundbreaking examination of the Peninsular War, Charles J. Esdaile moves beyond traditional military history to examine the French occupation of Andalucía and the origins and results of the region’s complex and chaotic response. Disillusioned by the Spanish provisional government and largely unprotected, Andalucía scarcely fired a shot in its defense when Joseph Bonaparte’s army invaded the region in 1810. The subsequent French occupation, however, broke down in the face of multiple difficulties, the most important of which were geography and the continued presence in the region of substantial forces of regular troops. Drawing on British, French, and Spanish sources that are all but unknown, Esdaile describes the social, cultural, geographical, political, and military conditions that combined to make Andalucía particularly resistant to French rule. Esdaile’s study is a significant contribution to the new field sometimes known as occupation studies, which focuses on the ways a victorious army attempts to reconcile a conquered populace to the new political order. Combining military history with political and social history, Outpost of Empire delineates what we now call the cultural terrain of war. This is history that moves from battles between armies to battles for hearts and minds.

The New Russians

Author : Hedrick Smith
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0307829383
Total Pages : 925 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The New Russians written by Hedrick Smith and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 925 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Russians, a “lively and provocative”* analysis of the Soviet Union in its twilight years. *The New York Times Book Review Even from afar, the transformation in the Soviet Union held a special fascination for all of us, and not only because it affected our destiny, our survival, even the changing nature of our own society. What happened there riveted our interest for a deeper reason: It was a modern enactment of one of the archetypal stories of human existence, that of the struggle from darkness to light, from poverty toward prosperity, from dictatorship toward democracy. It represented an affirmation of the relentless human struggle to break free from the bonds of hierarchy and dogma, to strive for a better life, for stronger, richer values. It was an affirmation of the human capacity for change, growth, renewal. The New Russians is about how that story of change began and what this change meant for the Russian people—and for the rest of the world.

The Outpost

Author : Jake Tapper
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316215856
Total Pages : 789 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book The Outpost written by Jake Tapper and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basis of the film starring Orlando Bloom and Scott Eastwood, The Outpost is the heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of America's deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 Americans there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war for the U.S. that year. Four months after the battle, a Pentagon review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In The Outpost, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families, and to a place and war that has remained profoundly distant to most Americans. A runaway bestseller, it makes a savage war real, and American courage manifest. "The Outpost is a mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice. If you want to understand how the war in Afghanistan went off the rails, you need to read this book." -- Jon Krakauer

Thrushes

Author : Peter Clement
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408135426
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Thrushes written by Peter Clement and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is devoted to the 162 species of thrush, one of the most widespread and well-known families of birds in the world. This is the first book for almost a century solely devoted to thrushes, one of the most widespread and well-known bird families. It is a comprehensive treatment of the world's 162 species of true thrush and includes many of the most familiar garden species, as well as some of the rarest, most elusive and least known of all birds. This family also includes, as may be expected, some of the bird world's most accomplished songsters. Thrushes contains detailed information on identification and distribution, with a full description of each species, including reference to all recognised races, with emphasis given to vocalisations, which are often of key importance in determining speciation. Other sections deal with habitat and range, movements (many species are long-distance migrants), and breeding behaviour. For the first time, all species in the family Turdidae are illustrated in full colour, with a series of supplementary line drawings depicting particular aspects of shape or plumage. The 60 colour plates comprise approximately 540 images, illustrating adults, immatures, and most of the distinctive races. The plates are accompanied by colour maps showing the breeding and wintering range for each species. Thrushes is a wonderful addition to the award-winning Helm Identification Guide series, and will surely become the standard reference work to these birds.

Cromwell

Author : Antonia Fraser
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802195822
Total Pages : 942 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Cromwell written by Antonia Fraser and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national-bestselling author of Mary Queen of Scots delivers a masterful biography of the Puritan rebel Oliver Cromwell: “Rich and extraordinary” (The New York Times). In Cromwell, award-winning biographer Antonia Fraser tells of one of England’s most celebrated and controversial figures, often misunderstood and demonized as a puritanical zealot. Oliver Cromwell rose from humble beginnings to spearhead the rebellion against King Charles I, who was beheaded in 1649, and led his soldiers into the last battle against the Royalists and King Charles II at Worcester, ending the civil war in 1651. Fraser shows how England’s prestige and prosperity grew under Cromwell, reversing the decline it had suffered since Queen Elizabeth I’s death. “A classic above almost all others in its class.” —The Oxford Times

Chivalry

Author : Raphael Sabatini
Publisher : House of Stratus
ISBN 13 : 0755152743
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (551 download)

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Download or read book Chivalry written by Raphael Sabatini and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Columbino, a great mercenary in pre-Renaissance Italy, has developed his own moral code of chivalry to which he ruthlessly and relentlessly adheres. Yet when four women are singularly betrayed as a direct result of this code, he comes to question the very essence of his understanding.

Fodor's New Orleans 2014

Author : Fodor's
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
ISBN 13 : 0770432387
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Fodor's New Orleans 2014 written by Fodor's and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans is an incredible, vibrant, bursting at the seams, melting pot of a city. Whether you're visiting for the music, the food, to get to the know people, or to just party all night long (or all of the above), Fodor's New Orleans 2014 is the ebook guide that makes every trip the trip of a lifetime. Expanded Coverage: New hotel and restaurant recommendations have been added throughout New Orleans, as well as in select destinations in Plantation Country and Cajun country. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's New Orleans offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.

The Maintenance of Headway

Author : Magnus Mills
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1632860376
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book The Maintenance of Headway written by Magnus Mills and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Booker-shortlisted author acclaimed as having "no literary precedent" (Independent) comes a gently absurd examination of the systems that trap and frustrate us daily. Fans of dry humor will enjoy this tale of mishap and folly, told from the point of view of a bus driver who's been charged to maintain a precise distance between himself and other buses--a directive that leads him to ignore the very passengers he's meant to serve. Witty, allegorical, and intelligent, this is a novel for all those who have ever run for a bus, only to have it pull away as they reach its doors. Showcasing all of Mills' strengths, it is the perfect reintroduction for American readers to an incomparable talent.

Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide

Author :
Publisher : James Kaiser
ISBN 13 : 1940754275
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide written by and published by James Kaiser. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located just two hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree is a desert getaway that boasts some of California’s most dramatic scenery. From hiking to Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide features in-depth information on the park’s attractions, plus Fascinating chapters on history, geology, ecology and wildlife bring the park to life. Detailed maps showcase over 20 of the park’s best hikes. An indispensable guide for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers on a budget, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide puts the best of Joshua Tree at your fingertips.

Hong Kong

Author : I.C. Jarvie
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136234268
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book Hong Kong written by I.C. Jarvie and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Volume IV in a series of six on the Sociology of East Asia. Originally published in 1969, the aim was to fill the lack of sociological studies of Hong Kong at the time.

Kale & Caramel

Author : Lily Diamond
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501123416
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Kale & Caramel written by Lily Diamond and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born out of the popular blog Kale & Caramel, this sumptuously photographed and beautifully written cookbook presents eighty recipes for delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring herbs and flowers, as well as luxurious do-it-yourself beauty products. Plant-whisperer, writer, and photographer Lily Diamond believes that herbs and flowers have the power to nourish inside and out. “Lily’s deep connection to nature is beautifully woven throughout this personal collection of recipes,” says award-winning vegetarian chef Amy Chaplin. Each chapter celebrates an aromatic herb or flower, including basil, cilantro, fennel, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom. Mollie Katzen, author of the beloved Moosewood Cookbook, calls the book “a gift, articulated through a poetic voice, original and bold.” The recipes tell a coming-of-age story through Lily’s kinship with plants, from a sun-drenched Maui childhood to healing from heartbreak and her mother’s death. With bright flavors, gorgeous scents, evocative stories, and more than one hundred photographs, Kale & Caramel creates a lush garden of experience open to harvest year round.

Remembering Absence

Author : Nicolas Argenti
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253040671
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Remembering Absence written by Nicolas Argenti and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on research conducted on Chios during the sovereign debt crisis that struck Greece in 2010, Nicolas Argenti follows the lives of individuals who symbolize the transformations affecting this Aegean island. As witnesses to the crisis speak of their lives, however, their current anxieties and frustrations are expressed in terms of past crises that have shaped the dramatic history of Chios, including the German occupation in World War II and the ensuing famine, the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey of 1922–23, and the Massacres of 1822 that decimated the island at the outset of the Greek War of Independence. The complex temporality that emerges in these accounts is ensconced in a cultural context of commemorative ritual, ecstatic visions, an annual rocket war, and other embodied practices that contribute to forms of memory production that question the assumptions of the trauma discourse, revealing the islanders of Chios to be active in forging their place in time in a manner that blurs the boundaries between historiography, memory, religion, and myth. A member of the Chiot diaspora, Argenti makes use of unpublished correspondence from survivors of the Massacres of 1822 and their descendants and reflects on oral family histories and silences in which the island represents an enigmatic but palpable absence. As he explores the ways in which a body of memory and a cultural experience of temporality came to be dislocated and shared between two populations, his return to Chios marks an encounter in which the traditional roles of ethnographer and participant come to be dispersed and intertwined.

Eva Sleeps

Author : Francesca Melandri
Publisher : Europa Editions
ISBN 13 : 1609453239
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Eva Sleeps written by Francesca Melandri and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named Book of the Year by Elle magazine, this “Italian love story [is] destined to become a classic” (The Gazette). Eva, a forty-year-old public relations professional living in Northern Italy, receives an unexpected message from Southern Italy. Vito, a man she briefly knew as a child as a friend of her mother’s, is very ill and would like to see her one last time. He is a retired police officer who was stationed in the north during the late sixties, a period rife with tension, protest, and violence surrounding disputed land near the border with Austria. These troubles, however, did not stop a hapless young policeman from falling in love with the “wrong” woman, a girl named Gerda from Austrian Tyrol, an inventive and accomplished cook, a northerner, the sister of a terrorist—and Eva’s mother. Vito’s affair with Gerda was a passionate one, but what was the nature of their love? And if he loved her so passionately, why did he return to Calabria? What scars did those years leave on Vito, and on Gerda? It’s time for Eva to find out, in this sweeping literary page-turner about family, forgiveness, and conflict, a bestseller in Italy now translated in English.