National Days

Since 9/11, why have we won smashing battlefield victories only to botch nearly everything that comes next? In the opening phases of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, we mopped the floor with our enemies. But in short order, things went horribly wrong. We soon discovered we had no coherent plan to manage the "day after". The ensuing debacles had truly staggering consequences - many thousands of lives lost, trillions of dollars squandered, and the apparent discrediting of our foreign policy establishment.

On 17 April 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London, two gunmen lay in wait inside. At 10.18 a.m. automatic gunfire rained down on the protestors and WPC Yvonne Fletcher fell, mortally wounded. As his friend lay dying, PC John Murray made her a promise that he would not rest until those responsible had been brought to justice. Thirty-seven years would pass before he was able to fulfil that undertaking.

Born in Battle, Blood, and Fire. Israel has reveled in terrorising its neighbours. 75 years of conflict and bloodshed and it has never in all that time forsaken its kin:-War and Terror. Within hours of the launch of the Al Aqsa Flood, the Israeli propaganda machine -the Hasbara - sprung into action. Its purpose; churn out lies to justify the unjustifiable - the bombing of hospitals, homes, and schools. The wholesale slaughter of civilians, women, and children by indiscriminate bombing is not enough, so lay siege to Gazam so those Palestinians they can not kill will starve, parch to death, ...

Stressors are everywhere. Each and every day, we run into situations that constantly test us, rob us of our patience, strip us of our sanity, impact our focus, and cause us to lose control of our days. Although stress can be challenging, it can also be easy to handle if you have a system to deal with it. This system would knock out these stressors, shut down your anxiety, and curb fear so you can take back control of your life.

"From Hardwood to History: A Look at the Best Basketball Players Ever" is a comprehensive look at the evolution of professional basketball and the players who have left an indelible mark on the sport. This book covers the pioneers of the game, the early stars who paved the way for future generations, and the impact these players had on the sport. It also covers the great players of recent past and how they are contributing to the popularity of professional basketball. The book also looks at the most effective and dominant coaches of each era. Finally, the book looks at the rise of the ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in this heartwarming children's story that celebrates friendship, kindness, and the joy of poetry! Perfect for early readers ages 6-9, this delightful adventure combines the celebration of Poetry & The Creative Mind Day with National Cat Lady Day in a story that will captivate young imaginations while teaching valuable lessons. What's Inside This Special Story: 🐱 Follow three diverse, relatable characters as they rescue a neighbor's cat and discover the world of poetry through a real-life adventure 🐱 Enjoy playful sound effects woven throughout the ...

The Grand Canyon rightly defies description. Most who see it for the first time say it reminds them of a majestic painting, appropriately suggesting it’s a place that only can be visualized by actually gazing upon it. “Hittin’ the Trail: Grand Canyon National Park” is the only complete guide to the parks’ great day hiking trails. With one tap of the screen, you can: • Plan days of fun family-friendly activities • Reserve a campsite or lodging • Receive a list of the parks’ current programs • Learn about special kid programs • Find directions, entrance fees, parking ...

Since 1998, the Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Group has celebrated National Poetry Month by e-mailing a poem a day throughout the month of April to over 25,000 devoted poetry fans. In April 2006, Knopf introduced the Poem-a-Day podcast, which featured poets including Kevin Young and James Merrill reading their own poems, as well as Knopf authors, such as Joan Didion and Toni Morrison, reading work by their favorite poets.

America's power is in decline, its foreign policy adrift, its allies alienated, its soldiers trapped in a war that even generals regard as unwinnable. What has happened these past eight years is well known. Why it happened continues to puzzle. Daydream Believers combines in-depth reporting and analysis to explain how George W. Bush and his aides got so far off track - and why much of the nation followed.

The Fragile Foundations of Civilization: Why Cultures Crumble and God’s Truth Endures Forever Why do the greatest nations in history rise to glory—and then collapse into ruin? What causes empires to fall, and can our generation avoid the same fate? In this timely and sobering work, Marvin McKenzie examines the undeniable pattern seen throughout human history: civilizations crumble when they abandon God’s truth and embrace moral decay. From ancient Israel to the mighty Roman Empire, the story is the same—strength and prosperity give way to complacency, corruption, and collapse. But ...

Austria's fate held major ramifications for postwar Europe and the entire free world, yet there is no complete account of the campaign written in English. Given the scale of the fighting and the scope of the consequences, this book fills a major gap in the literature of World War Two. On VE Day Army Group South listed 450,000 men still under arms in four armies. It was this massive force that made General Dwight Eisenhower change the entire focus of American ground operations to cut off Germans from retreating into the National Redoubt.

From a team of leading Ukrainian reporters, 77 Days of February is the bracingly powerful and intimate story of the early days of the Russian invasion of their thriving independent nation. It brings to the world, in a way not seen before, the experiences of everyday Ukrainians whose lives have been forever torn apart by this brutal and illegal war, and celebrates their monumental strength and resilience.

Your voice can change the world! The earth is in a state of turmoil. When all seems hopeless, the people of God have a powerful weapon: prayer. Germaine Copeland, author of the bestselling series, Prayers That Avail Much, presents an essential guidebook for everyday believers, intercessors, and prayer warriors to impact the nations with Heaven’s power. Through these prayer directives, you will learn how to partner with God for breakthrough on regional, national and global levels. Around the globe, your voice can have a resounding impact. When you align your prayers with God’s will, you ...

March is a month of surprises, and this edition of Incredibly Strange & Completely Random Holidays is filled with unique and unexpected ways to celebrate! From honoring our four-legged heroes on National K9 Veterans Day to embracing the quirks of Awkward Moments Day, this month proves that even the most random holidays have fascinating origins. Discover the mathematical magic of National Pi Day, have some fun speaking about yourself in the third person on Talk in Third Person Day, and explore even more offbeat traditions, fun facts, and delicious recipes inspired by the season. Whether ...

For more than a century, no number one and number two high school football team had ever met—until October 6, 2001. This is the story of two teams—Concord De La Salle, a private Catholic school in an upscale Northern California suburb, and Long Beach Poly, a proud public institution from a blue-collar SoCal seaport—striving to achieve the same goal: the all-American dream.

Stressed out? Burnt out? Just plain tired of trying to keep up with the frenzied pace of the world? What would you say if I told you that in just a short 20 minutes a day, you can change that stressed state to one of serenity and peace? Shh! This is a well-guarded secret, and it's absolutely true. You can transform your life from frazzled to fantastic with a little determination and a few basic instructions. It's called mindful meditation, and it's been used for thousands of years by wise individuals worldwide.

Can the tide be turned? As America’s moral foundation continues to collapse, it is our Christian duty to pray continuously for our country. But to shift a nation’s destiny, our prayers must be greater than individual supplication. We must join together in corporate agreement. In the midst of extremist views and divisive rhetoric it is time for the Ekklesia to rise with a united voice on behalf of our nation. This essential prayer manual for national revival includes several strategic prayer outlines that can be used for effective corporate intercession, prophetic perspective on our ...

A woman fleeing her previous existence meets a fellow Singaporean on an overnight train in Norway. A foreign worker is decapitated in an HDB building site accident. A Singaporean wife must negotiate Beijing as her British husband awaits a heart transplant. And in different corners of the world, Singaporeans and exiles mark National Day in their own ways.

"What Shall We Do Today? The Dolphin Seafari Adventure" Dive into an ocean adventure with the beloved characters from the "What Shall We Do Today?" series! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they embark on an exciting dolphin "Seafari" in celebration of National Dolphin Day! When Maya arrives with news of a special boat trip, the three friends set off on an unforgettable journey that combines fun, friendship, and fascinating marine education. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this engaging story: Introduces children to important marine conservation concepts through an exciting adventure ...

The Day the Thunder Fell A Novel Inspired by One Native American Oral History of the Battle of the Little Bighorn This is a work of historical fiction. It is not a historical record. It is not a documentary. It is a story—one rooted in the soil of memory, carried on the wind of oral tradition, and imagined through the eyes of a boy who stood where legends fell. Inspired by one specific oral account passed down among Native families—an account in which General Custer was killed early near Medicine Tail Coulee, not on the hill of the so-called "Last Stand"—this novel offers a ...