Modern War

At age 25, Michael Hastings arrived in Baghdad to cover the war in Iraq for Newsweek. He had at his disposal a little Hemingway romanticism and all the apparatus of a 21st-century reporter: cell phones, high-speed Internet access, digital video cameras, fixers, drivers, guards, and translators.

Pivoting from studies that emphasize the dominance of progressivism on American college campuses during the late sixties and early seventies, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd positions conservative critiques of, and agendas in, American colleges and universities as an essential dimension of a broader conversation of conservative backlash against liberal education. This book explores the story of how stakeholders in American higher education organized and reacted to challenges to their power from the New Left and Black Power student resistance movements of the late 1960s.

This document details the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, a remarkable six-month semi-starvation study conducted in 1945 involving 34 conscientious objectors from World War II. Nearly 80 years later, its findings offer invaluable insights into the physiological and psychological effects of severe caloric restriction, providing a unique perspective before the influence of modern dieting trends and technology. The study meticulously documented the subjects' physical and mental responses to a drastically reduced caloric intake (approximately 1500 calories daily), revealing unexpected ...

Unlock the Secrets of Strategic Leadership That Built Asia's Greatest Companies Did you know that 67% of businesses fail within their first 10 years? What separates the survivors from the casualties on the business battlefield? "The Art of Business Warfare" isn't just another business strategy book—it's a profound journey through the timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's "Art of War," reimagined for today's corporate battlegrounds. Featuring 13 in-depth case studies of Asia's most successful business leaders—one for each of Sun Tzu's strategic principles—this book reveals how ancient military ...

From a master of popular history, the lively, immersive story of the race to seize Berlin in the aftermath of World War II as it’s never been told before.

Economic sanctions dominate the landscape of world politics today. First developed in the early twentieth century as a way of exploiting the flows of globalization to defend liberal internationalism, their appeal is that they function as an alternative to war. This view, however, ignores the dark paradox at their core: designed to prevent war, economic sanctions are modeled on devastating techniques of warfare.

This is a cookbook, but it is more than that. It is also a volume on history. Along with each recipe, I add a few details concerning how the food in question related to the events of the time. Where possible, I quote leaders and others who from their comments on the foods of that time give us insights into the Revolutionary Period of American history. One thing to remember: These are recipes, not formulas. A little extra of this or a little less that here or there is fine as long as the result is a dish that tastes good.

Where are we? Where are we going? What's in store? In John Fraser’s latest novel, the answer to the question 'how might we prepare for catastrophe?' comes in the last section of four thematically linked examples. In The Colours of Air: many characters live in an apartment, a mocrocosm – intellectuals from Sartre to de Beauvoir, security experts, émigrés and refugees, traditionalse from the country, all involved in strategies of survival. In the end, the question becomes to survive, what must be jettisoned, what has irrevocably been lost? Peace and War chronicles couples joining up and...

For many people, military service isn’t simply a job. It’s a ticket out of a lonely society and into a family of enduring bonds. In over a decade of working with veterans, Johnny Joey Jones has discovered the power of battle-forged friendships. Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, he faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harder without the support of his brothers and sisters in arms. In Unbroken Bonds of Battle, Joey tells the stories of those very warriors, who for years have supported and inspired him on the battlefield and off.

The Great War of Our Time offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and during the most remarkable period in the history of the agency. Called the "Bob Gates of his generation", Michael Morell is a top CIA officer who saw it all - the only person with President Bush on 9/11/01 and with President Obama on 5/1/11, when Usama Bin Laden was brought to justice.

“Silenced No More: Voices of Comfort Women” weaves the unforgettable stories of the suffering voiceless with themes of forgiveness, conciliation, and unflagging hope, together with the author’s own investigative journey into a tapestry that will open your eyes to one of the largest human rights tragedies in the 20th century: hundreds of thousands of girls and women were trafficked into Imperial Japanese military sex slavery before and during World War II. History infects the present and determines our future. It is this untold history that the author explores. The author, S.J. (Sylvia...

She saved lives in war. Now she hides from the world. He’s a single dad with a backpack full of books, a daughter who believes in magic, and no idea what’s waiting for him at the top of the mountain. Elle Monroe lives in self-imposed exile, tucked away in a crumbling mansion with only her loyal staff for company. Once a celebrated war hero, she now avoids mirrors, cameras, and curious strangers who see only her scars—not the woman beneath them. Nate Cartwright needs a summer job and a safe place for his seven-year-old daughter. Cataloging a massive private library seems like the ...

This novel by Osamu Dazai, published in 1947, is about the life of a poet whose personality has collapsed, as told by his wife. It features an optimistic and strong-willed wife who is unhappy with her husband's unwillingness to settle down at home but still harbors dreams of a new family. The story is set in gloomy Tokyo in the aftermath of the war, but it still contains a sense of humor. After reading it, the reader will probably be left with a wry smile and something that stings in their heart. Annotations [1] Rice Balls [2] Sensei [3] Zabuton [4] Nakano [5] Gunma Prefecture [6] Nineteen ...

Dazzling in its originality, Rites of Spring probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet "The Rite of Spring" in 1913 to the death of Hitler in 1945. "The Great War", as Modris Eksteins writes, "was the psychological turning point...for modernism as a whole. The urge to create and the urge to destroy had changed places."

The Art of Trial Warfare: Winning at Trial Using Sun Tzu’s The Art of War by Michael Waddington masterfully blends ancient military strategy with modern legal tactics. In this expanded second edition, seasoned trial lawyer Waddington provides a detailed guide that reshapes how trial lawyers approach litigation. Inspired by Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, the book offers innovative strategies that give lawyers a decisive edge in the courtroom. Waddington distills centuries-old battlefield tactics into practical advice for today’s trial lawyer, covering everything from pre-trial preparation ...

Have you ever thought that maybe things aren’t as good as you thought they were? Take a look inside and explore the War on the West, the new and explosive guide from Neville Patrick Carter that takes a look at some of the key issues in the political and societal downfall that we are currently facing in countries like America, Australia and England. Carter takes a refreshing and new aged approach to analyze some of the big issues facing your ordinary citizen in the 21st century including free speech, social media and most importantly, the Emu War. Prepare yourself for memes and a guide ...

On June 14, 1863, US Major General John Adams Dix received the following directive from General-in-Chief Henry Halleck: "All your available force should be concentrated to threaten Richmond, by seizing and destroying their railroad bridges over the South and North Anna Rivers, and do them all the damage possible." With General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia marching toward Gettysburg and only a limited Confederate force guarding Richmond, Halleck sensed a rare opportunity for the Union cause.

In the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. So Britain's wartime leader called for the lightning development of a completely new kind of warfare, recruiting a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives to strike behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death.

Step into a world of shadow diplomacy, double agents, and nuclear tension in this riveting exploration of the Cold War era. In The Cold War Files, acclaimed historian and bestselling author Isabella Hayes delivers a powerful narrative of one of the most dangerous and defining periods in modern history. From the chilling silence of spy tunnels beneath Berlin to the nerve-wracking hours of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this audiobook brings to life the hidden battles, betrayals, and global maneuverings that shaped the post-war world.

"The Art of War for Soccer" is a groundbreaking book that seamlessly adapts the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu to the modern soccer pitch, offering readers a unique lens through which to understand the strategy, tactics, and psychology of one of the world’s most beloved sports. This compelling read draws direct parallels between the battlefields of yesteryears and today's soccer arenas, illustrating how principles of warfare can inform and enhance approaches to soccer coaching, team management, and individual player development. At the heart of the book is the notion that success in soccer, ...