Modern War

The Great War of 1914-1918 burst on the European scene with a brutality to mankind not yet witnessed by the civilized world. Modern warfare was no longer the stuff of chivalry and honor; it was a mutilative, deadly, and humbling exercise to wipe out the very presence of humanity. Suddenly, thousands upon thousands of maimed, beaten, and bleeding men surged into aid stations and hospitals with injuries unimaginable in their scope and destruction. Doctors scrambled to find some way to salvage not only life but limb.

In a world where cultures clash and traditions evolve, can love and faith guide the modern marriage? Journey into the heart of this crucial question with "Modern Marriage and God," the 7th book in this gripping autobiography series. This isn't just a personal story; it's a thought-provoking exploration of marriage in our ever-changing world. From age-old ceremonies to groundbreaking trends, the author delves deep into the intricacies of love, commitment, and faith in the face of a transforming institution. Why does this matter? Unlock the complexities of modern marriage: As cultures ...

An astonishing retelling of 20th-century history from the Ottoman perspective, delivering profound new insights into World War I and the contemporary Middle East. Between 1911 and 1922, a series of wars would engulf the Ottoman Empire and its successor states, in which the central conflict, of course, was World War I - a story we think we know well. As Sean McMeekin shows us in this revelatory new history of what he calls the "wars of the Ottoman succession", we know far less than we think.

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.

Penelope Callas has crossed three gates. Only two remain. But as she draws closer to her sister’s soul, the god who stole it is no longer hiding in the shadows. Ares is done playing games. The god of war wants something from Pen, something he believes only she can give. And now that she has survived the third gate, he is ready to make his move. As Pen prepares to enter the fourth gate, she must face not only its brutal trials but also the growing power within herself. Her connection to the gods is deepening. Her past is unraveling. And the line between her mission and her destiny is ...

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 ...

“In the rugged terrains of Afghanistan, a unique battle brews—one not just of bullets and strategies but of beliefs and soul-stirring revelations. Major Arjuna, a skilled combatant with the coalition forces, faces an inner turmoil as he prepares to engage with insurgents in a remote village. The stakes are personal—leading the insurgents is his very own mentor, a man who once taught him the profound verses of the Bhagavad-Gita. Amid the chaos, Arjuna grapples with haunting questions of duty, righteousness, and morality. When the divine intervenes, taking the form of an unexpected ...

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...

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.

In January 1939, Pablo Picasso was renowned in Europe but disdained by many in the United States. One year later, Americans across the country were clamoring to see his art. How did the controversial leader of the Paris avant-garde break through to the heart of American culture? The answer begins a generation earlier, when a renegade Irish American lawyer named John Quinn set out to build the greatest collection of Picassos in existence. His dream of a museum to house them died with him, until it was rediscovered by Alfred H. Barr, Jr.

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.

What if the political divide you’ve been told about is a distraction? What if the left–right spectrum is a smokescreen, concealing a deeper, shared architecture of control? In this groundbreaking and provocative book, M. Abdelwahid unravels the two dominant ideologies that have shaped the modern world: neoliberalism, with its gospel of markets, deregulation, and privatized life, and neoconservatism, with its obsession with moral order, national identity, and cultural discipline. Rather than treating them as opposites, this book exposes how these ideologies work in tandem to govern ...

"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, ...

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.

The twentieth century is usually seen as "the century of total war." But as the historian David A. Bell argues in this landmark work, the phenomenon actually began much earlier, in the era of muskets, cannons, and sailing ships—in the age of Napoleon. In a sweeping, evocative narrative, Bell takes us from campaigns of "extermination" in the blood-soaked fields of western France to savage street fighting in ruined Spanish cities to central European battlefields where tens of thousands died in a single day. Between 1792 and 1815, Europe plunged into an abyss of destruction.

The rich are different, but George Fabyan was unique among millionaires. This Gilded Age tycoon sponsored and inspired a "community of thinkers" who changed how we wage wars and keep secrets, how we transmit sound and design buildings, and how we stimulate scientific advances. Fabyan created perhaps the first independent research center, laid the foundation for the top-secret National Security Agency, and even helped end World War I by breaking German codes, capturing foreign terrorists, and developing more effective trench mortars.

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.

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 ...

A daring rescue. A family betrayal. A spy in the making. In the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan, elite operative Afsar Ramos is sent to do a difficult task: infiltrate hostile territory, locate a hidden compound, and rescue three UN hostages before time runs out. Armed with only a small team, a suppressed Sig Sauer, and an iron will, Afsar races against enemy eyes and the ghosts of his past. However, a single sniper's bullet exposes a devastating truth — Afsar’s enemy is not a stranger. It’s his own blood. Afsar must confront the twisted legacy of a family torn apart by ...

The ONLY business strategy book that includes Sun Tzu's complete original translation. 67% of businesses fail within 10 years. What separates the survivors from the casualties? Get the authentic Art of War text PLUS 13 analytical case studies revealing how Asia's most successful leaders unknowingly applied these ancient principles to build modern empires. Unique Framework: 13 Strategic Principles + 13 Proven Leaders + Strategic Implementation Insights Each chapter delivers exactly what you need: One Strategic Principle from Sun Tzu's original text One Proven Leader who applied it (Jack Ma, ...