War Conflicts

If the Knights Magica want a war, I'm willing to give them one. I damned my soul long ago. What I do from this point forward is about redemption. If I burn in Hell because of fighting for others, for shouldering their sins, so be it. The Knights are powerful, and they have taken control of the Universal Church. All across the world, the Knights find themselves in conflict with other paranormals and supernaturals. Human governments scramble to cope with the new reality of magic.

A historical fiction book set in England and the Middle East during World War I. In "Secret Plot of WWI," the stakes of war are heightened as Major Richard Hannay embarks on a perilous mission that could change the course of history. Battling his own demons and the scars of recent combat, Hannay must navigate the treacherous waters of espionage and military strategy to thwart a potential uprising led by a charismatic figure threatening to ignite Islamic jihad against the Allied forces. With influences from the past haunting him, Hannay's journey takes him beyond the battlefield, revealing ...

Become a Specialist with iMinds Specialist Series. Have a particular interest? Recognize gaps in your knowledge? iMinds Specialist works across each of our 12 categories bringing you targeted information to broaden your mind. Crime, War & Conflict, Volume 1 looks at the history of the D-Day Invasion, the story and context of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Battle of Waterloo, the importance of Armistice Day, the history of the Spanish Inquisition, and the role of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

The 15th century was a pivotal era for Europe, during which it transitioned from a social and religious union under Christendom into a disparate collection of nation-states, and it was during this period that the Middle Ages came to an end and the Modern Period began. Less than a century earlier, in the mid-14th century, the Vatican called upon England and sought financial aid in the hopes of boosting papal defenses against French forces

Power lies in the shadows, and some secrets are too dangerous to uncover. Some are drawn to the mystery and allure of the forbidden dark thicket; Laurel is one such soul. When an ornate pendant left by her absent parents beckons her into the depths of an enchanted forest, she cannot resist the call. Her journey is fraught with peril and wonder, for this forest is no ordinary woodland; it is alive with ancient magic and concealed truths. The mystical tree elves, guardians of the forest, hold secrets that could change Laurel’s life forever. Their wisdom and enigmatic presence guide her ...

This book explores how interconnected our world has become and how quickly one event can ripple across continents. The story begins with a single spark on distant shores, setting off a chain reaction through international markets. As tariff wars escalate, industries and consumers everywhere feel the strain, revealing the fragile ties binding global economies. Geopolitical tensions add fuel to the fire, turning economic skirmishes into full-blown crises. The roots of inflation are traced back to these conflicts, exposing how hidden forces quietly erode purchasing power. Recession emerges not...

“You never know when you’re going to say the wrong thing that will make someone hate you forever. It’s like a rip tide. You can’t even see it from the surface. Then you step into it, and the next thing you know, you’re drowning.” – Liz Stolz A small town in Maine has begun to recover from a school shooting when another mass shooting and divisive politics threaten to divide friends and end relationships. Town doctor Liz Stolz and Episcopal rector Lucy Bartlett, used to bringing people together, find their own alliances threatened. Can these two healers find ways to bind up ...

War is coming. The Galactic Federation and the ruthless Grovlic Empire are standing on the brink of conflict. As a new secret weapon threatens to shift the balance of power, legendary Striker Scout Joel Stinson is sent deep behind enemy lines to uncover the truth. For his daughter Riley, every day is a lesson in survival. As a trainee in the elite mounted search-and-rescue division, she is facing the ultimate test—the brutal MOSAR Trial, where failure would mean the end of her life-long dream. Haunted by loss, rejected by her peers, and fighting to prove her worth, she must endure ...

"The Dawn of Civilization" is a captivating and immersive journey into the prehistoric world. The story is set in a vast and rugged wilderness, where towering mountains and deep valleys are home to an array of dangerous creatures. The tribe is governed by a leader who takes guidance from a council of elders and is based on a clan system, with a culture rich and diverse, with a complex system of beliefs and customs passed down for centuries. The characters are larger-than-life, and readers will follow their journey as they navigate life's challenges in the prehistoric world. The struggles ...

The twentieth century for Palestine and the Palestinians has been a century of denial: denial of statehood, denial of nationhood and denial of history. The Hundred Years War on Palestine is Rashid Khalidi's powerful response. Drawing on his family archives, he reclaims the fundamental right of any people: to narrate their history on their own terms. Beginning in the final days of the Ottoman Empire, Khalidi reveals nascent Palestinian nationalism and the broad recognition by the early Zionists of the colonial nature of their project.

War is a complex phenomenon that has shaped human history and civilization since its inception. Understanding war requires an exploration of its foundations, which encompass political, economic, and social dimensions. The political foundations of war are rooted in the quest for power and control. Economic factors also play a pivotal role in the foundations of war.The scope of this book, "The Power of War’’: delves into the multifaceted relationship between warfare, political authority, and economic development throughout history. It aims to provide an in-depth analysis of how conflicts ...

The Liberian Civil Wars examines the incredibly deadly conflicts in the West African region, and how they changed the nation. You will learn about the the wars and Liberia's transition like never before....

‘Spacefed is the most believable and enjoyable sci-fi saga around.’ sfbookreviewers.com. This book has been updated and has more color inserts that enhance the reader’s reading. 24 We thought we were alone. Oblivious to the fact that we weren’t, and we were easy pickings. Unprepared mentally and technically to survive. The Earth Federation came into being in 2146. By 2235, however, the E.F. had founded the present Space Federation. There had been an attempt to turn it into a Galactic Space Navy and eventually create a Galactic Empire. But this was rejected, with all military ...

Sunset, 8 June 1982, East Falkland. Eight specially trained Royal Marines infiltrate Goat Ridge, a long rocky hilltop between Mount Harriet and Two Sisters which are occupied by a battalion of 600 Argentine infantry. Their daring mission was to hide out in hostile territory, reconnoiter the Argentine position and then report back. From their hiding place just metres away from the enemy, they note and sketch the Argentine positions, then withdraw as stealthily as they had come.

Russia's brutal February 2022 invasion of Ukraine has attracted widespread condemnation across the West. Government and media circles present the conflict as a simple dichotomy between an evil empire and an innocent victim. In this concise, accessible and highly informative primer, Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies insist the picture is more complicated.

Shadows Under the Waves A powerful journey through the history, evolution, and legacy of submarine warfare. Dive beneath the surface in this visually compelling and thought-provoking exploration of submarine warfare—where silence, strategy, and steel have shaped the course of history. From ancient underwater concepts to cutting-edge nuclear submarines, this book uncovers the hidden world beneath the waves.What’s inside: A sweeping historical narrative Discover the evolution of submarines from early Renaissance sketches to Cold War-era nuclear leviathans and today’s stealth machines. ...

On the night of September 11, 2012, the American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, came under ferocious attack by a heavily armed group of Islamic terrorists. The prolonged firefight, and the attack hours later on a nearby CIA outpost, resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including the American ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, the Information Officer, Sean Smith, and two former Navy SEALs, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, working for the Central Intelligence Agency.

Learn about Armistice Day with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Armistice Day is a day put aside to commemorate the ceasefire which effectively ended the "Great War", as World War One was previously known.

The Greco-Persian Wars are often portrayed as a battle between good and evil. This is simultaneously an exaggeration and an oversimplification, but there is no doubt that this war, or series of wars, fought between some of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient era helped to plot the course of human history that we have been following up until this very day.

Nicknamed "Mini-Man" for his diminutive stature, a mere five-foot-three and 125 pounds in his flight boots, chopper pilot Ron Alexander proved to be a giant in the eyes of the men he rescued from the jungles and paddies of Vietnam. With an unswerving concern for every American soldier trapped by enemy fire, and a fearlessness that became legendary, Ron Alexander earned enough official praise to become the second most decorated helicopter pilot of the Vietnam era. Yet, for Ron, the real reward came from plucking his fellow soldiers from harm's way, giving them another chance to get home alive.