Download or read book The Shadow on the Threshold of Victory written by Grace Whitney Hoff and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blood of Victory written by Alan Furst and published by Random House. This book was released on 2002-08-27 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “[Furst] glides gracefully into an urbane pre–World War II Europe and describes that milieu with superb precision.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times In the autumn of 1940, Russian émigré journalist I. A. Serebin is recruited in Istanbul by an agent of the British secret services for a clandestine operation to stop German importation of Romanian oil—a last desperate attempt to block Hitler’s conquest of Europe. Serebin’s race against time begins in Bucharest and leads him to Paris, the Black Sea, Beirut, and, finally, Belgrade; his task is to attack the oil barges that fuel German tanks and airplanes. Blood of Victory is a novel with the heart-pounding suspense, extraordinary historical accuracy, and narrative immediacy we have come to expect from Alan Furst. Praise for Blood of Victory “Densely atmospheric and genuinely romantic, the novel is most reminiscent of the Hollywood films of the forties, when moral choices were rendered not in black-and-white but in smoky shades of gray.”—The New Yorker “Furst’s achievement is a moral one, producing a powerful testament to fiction’s ability to re-create the experience of others, and why it is so deeply important to do so.” —Neil Gordon, The New York Times Book Review “Richly atmospheric and satisfying.” —Deirdre Donahue, USA Today
Download or read book The Sphere written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grace Whitney Hoff written by Carolyn Patch and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace Whitney Hoff was a philanthropist in Detroit, Michigan and in France, managing projects for women, students, orphans, war widows, etc., before and after the First World War.
Download or read book 1941 Fighting the Shadow War written by Marc Wortman and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A wide-ranging examination of America’s entry into World War II.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review In 1941: Fighting the Shadow War, A Divided America in a World at War, historian Marc Wortman thrillingly explores the little-known history of America’s clandestine involvement in World War II before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Prior to that infamous day, America had long been involved in a shadow war. Winston Churchill, England’s beleaguered new prime minister, pleaded with Franklin D. Roosevelt for help. FDR concocted ingenious ways to come to his aid, without breaking the Neutrality Acts. Launching Lend-Lease, conducting espionage at home and in South America to root out Nazi sympathizers, and waging undeclared war in the Atlantic, were just some of the tactics with which FDR battled Hitler in the shadows. FDR also had to contend with growing isolationism and anti-Semitism as he tried to influence public opinion. While Americans were sympathetic to those being crushed under Axis power, they were unwilling to enter a foreign war. Wortman tells the story through the eyes of the powerful as well as ordinary citizens. Their stories weave throughout the intricate tapestry of events that unfold during the crucial year of 1941. Combining military and political history, Wortman’s “brisk narrative takes us across nations and oceans with a propulsive vigor that speeds the book along like a good thriller” (The Wall Street Journal). “A fascinating narrative of a domestic conflict presaging America’s plunge into global war.” —Booklist, starred review
Download or read book Passages written by Sam Okoth Opondo and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passages: On geo-analysis and the aesthetics of precarity is a multi-genre and transdisciplinary text addressing themes such as colonialism, nuclear zones of abandonment, migration control regimes, transnational domestic work, the biocolonial hostilities of the hospitality industry, legal precarities behind the international criminal justice regime, the shadow-worlds of the African soccerscape, and immunity regimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This book invites inquiry into today’s apocalyptic narratives, humanitarian reason, and international criminal justice regimes, as well as the precarity generated by citizen time and 'consulate time'. The aesthetic breaks emerging from the book’s image-text montage draw attention to the ethics of encounter and passage that challenges colonial, domestic, and nation-statist sovereignty regimes of inattention.
Download or read book On Theories of Victory Red and Blue written by Brad Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the United States and its allies put their military focus on the post-9/11 challenges of counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, Russia and China put their military focus onto the United States and the risks of regional wars that they came to believe they might have to fight against the United States. Their first priority was to put their intellectual houses in order-that is, to adapt military thought and strategic planning to the new problem. The result is a set of ideas about how to bring the United States and its allies to a "culminating point" where they choose to no longer run the costs and risks of continued war. This is the "red theory of victory." Beginning in the second presidential term of Obama administration, the U.S. military focus began to shift, driven by rising Russian and Chinese military assertiveness and outspoken opposition to the regional security orders on their peripheries. But U.S. military thought has been slow to catch up. As a recent bipartisan congressional commission concluded, the U.S. intellectual house is dangerously out of order for this new strategic problem. There is no Blue theory of victory. Such a theory should explain how the United States and its allies can strip away the confidence of leaders in Moscow and Beijing (and Pyongyang) in their "escalation calculus"-that is, that they will judge the costs too high, the benefits to low, and the risks incalculable. To develop, improve, and implement the needed new concepts requires a broad campaign of activities by the United States and full partnership with its allies.
Download or read book The Shadow War written by Jim Sciutto and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are we losing a war few of us realize we’re fighting? Jim Sciutto, CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent, reveals the invisible fronts that make up 21st century warfare, from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weapons. Poisoned dissidents. Election interference. Armed invasions. International treaties thrown into chaos. Secret military buildups. Hackers and viruses. Weapons deployed in space. China and Russia (and Iran and North Korea) spark news stories by carrying out bold acts of aggression and violating international laws and norms. Isn’t this just bad actors acting badly? That kind of thinking is outdated and dangerous. Emboldened by their successes, these countries are, in fact, waging a brazen, global war on the US and the West. This is a new Cold War, which will not be won by those who fail to realize they are fighting it. The enemies of the West understand that while they are unlikely to win a shooting war, they have another path to victory. And what we see as our greatest strengths—open societies, military innovation, dominance of technology on Earth and in space, longstanding leadership in global institutions—these countries are undermining or turning into weaknesses. In The Shadow War,CNN anchor and chief national security correspondent Jim Sciutto provides us with a revealing and at times disturbing guide to this new international conflict. This Shadow War is already the greatest threat to America’s national security, even though most Americans know little or nothing about it. With on-the-ground reporting from Ukraine to the South China Sea, from a sub under the Arctic to unprecedented access to America’s Space Command, Sciutto draws on his deep knowledge, high-level contacts, and personal experience as a journalist and diplomat to paint the most comprehensive and vivid picture of a nation targeted by a new and disturbing brand of warfare. Thankfully, America is adapting and fighting back. In The Shadow War, Sciutto introduces readers to the dizzying array of soldiers, sailors, submariners and their commanders, space engineers, computer scientists, civilians, and senior intelligence officials who are on the front lines of this new kind of forever war. Intensive and disturbing, this invaluable and important work opens our eyes and makes clear that the war of the future is already here.
Download or read book The Shadow of Selma written by Joe Street and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shadow of Selma evaluates the 1965 civil rights campaign in Selma, Alabama, the historical memory of the campaign’s marches, and the continuing relevance of and challenges to the Voting Rights Act. The contributors present Selma not just as a keystone event but, much like Ferguson today, as a transformative place: a supposedly unimportant location that became the focal point of epochal historical events. By shifting the focus from leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. to the thousands of unheralded people who crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge—and the networks that undergirded and opposed them—this innovative volume considers the campaign’s long-term impact and its place in history. The volume recalls the historical currents that surrounded Selma, discussing grassroots activism, the role of President Lyndon B. Johnson during the struggle for the Voting Rights Act, and the political reaction to Selma at home and abroad. Using Ava DuVernay's 2014 Hollywood film as a stepping stone, the editors bring together various essays that address the ways media—from television and newspaper coverage to "race beat" journalism—represented and reconfigured Selma. The contributors underline the power of misrepresentation in shaping popular memory and in fueling a redemptive narrative that glosses over ongoing racial problems. Finally, the volume traces the fifty-year legacy of the Voting Rights Act. It reveals the many subtle and overt methods by which opponents of racial equality attempted to undo the act’s provisions, with a particular focus on the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision that eliminated sections of the act designed to prevent discrimination. Taken together, the essays urge readers not to be blind to forms of discrimination and injustice that continue to shape inequalities in the United States. They remind us that while today's obstacles to racial equality may look different from a literacy test or a grimfaced Alabama state trooper, they are no less real. Contributors: Alma Jean Billingslea Brown | Ben Houston | Peter Ling | Mark McLay | Tony Badger | Clive Webb | Aniko Bodroghkozy | Mark Walmsley | George Lewis | Megan Hunt | Devin Fergus | Barbara Harris Combs | Lynn Mie Itagaki
Download or read book The Shadow Stalker written by Mark Davie and published by ECONO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the chilling depths of darkness, a malevolent presence lurks, weaving a web of terror and despair. "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark" takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through a realm where nightmares come to life and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. Emily, our courageous protagonist, finds herself thrust into a world of haunting encounters and sinister reflections. As she unravels the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic Shadow Stalker, a creature born from the depths of the abyss, she becomes entangled in a battle between light and darkness. From whispering shadows to unearthly footsteps, Emily's quest leads her through forgotten graveyards and into the heart of an ancient curse. As she delves deeper, nightmares are unleashed, threatening her sanity and testing her resolve. The desolate woods hold secrets that challenge her every step, and the malevolent gaze of the vengeful specter follows her every move. Driven by a cryptic diary and guided by echoes of the past, Emily navigates treacherous labyrinths and faces the relentless webs of despair that seek to ensnare her. The curse awakens, and she finds herself trapped in a cavern, surrounded by the suffocating embrace of darkness. Through the demon's pact and the shadows of the past, she must confront her deepest fears and untangle the haunting secrets that lie beneath the surface. As Emily's journey unfolds, she finds herself shrouded in fear, haunted by wailing echoes that reverberate through her very soul. Lost in the labyrinth of her own emotions, she battles against malevolent gazes and whispers in the wind, never ceasing in her quest for truth and redemption. In the midnight ritual that culminates in a cataclysmic confrontation, Emily faces the ultimate challenge—confronting the Shadow Stalker itself. With victory hanging in the balance, she harnesses the power of light, transforming her very being into a force that defies the darkness. "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark" is a spine-tingling tale that immerses readers in a world where the line between horror and reality blurs. Will Emily prevail against the encroaching malevolence or become entangled in the inescapable clutches of the shadows? Only through the pages of this gripping novel will the answers be revealed. Enter a realm of dread and suspense, where the unknown lurks in every corner and nightmares become all too real. Prepare to be captivated by "The Shadow Stalker: A Creature from the Dark," a chilling horror novel that will leave you breathless and questioning the shadows that linger just out of sight.
Download or read book Terra Nostra written by Carlos Fuentes and published by Dalkey Archive Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the great masterpieces of modern Latin American fiction, Terra Nostra is concerned with nothing less than the history of Spain and of South America, with the Indian Gods and with Christianity, with the birth, the passion, and the death of civilizations. Fuentes skillfully blends a wide range of literary forms, stories within stories, Mexican and Spanish myth, and famous literary characters in this novel that is both a historical epic and an apocalyptic vision of modern times. Terra Nostra is that most ambitious and rare of creations--a total work of art.
Download or read book Victory s Woman written by Gretchen Genet and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the fiery backdrop of the American Revolution, this tale by Gretchen Genet tells the stirring story of three men fighting for their heritage--and the extraordinary woman destined to change all their lives forever. From a graceful Virginia plantation to the majestic mountains of Kentucky, they live an unforgettable moment in history.
Download or read book Hearings written by United States. Congress. House and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 2012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadows written by Emery Cole and published by . This book was released on with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alyssa’s a student at one of the most prestigious academies for magical beings. Not that she’s much of a magical being. She’s one of three sisters, descended from a mother who is an expert in magickry, and yet she can’t control her magic. Not a lick. Wait. There’s more. It’s no surprise that Alyssa’s life’s on a roller coaster. She’s being followed by Shadows, spirits called forth from the afterlife to do the bidding of a dark magic wielder. She’s met a cute guy who is possibly more socially awkward than she is. She’s got a new birthmark that her mother seems to know something of and yet won’t tell Alyssa a thing about it. What else could possibly go wrong?
Download or read book In the Shadow of the Black Serpent written by Jimi London and published by PublishDrive. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What choice do you have when allies and enemies become indistinguishable? "In the Shadow of the Black Serpent" is a thrilling adventure that plunges readers into the depths of ancient mysteries and modern dangers. Set in the bustling city of Cairo, the story follows Sarah Miller, a retired detective from England, as her tranquil life is shattered by a series of global incidents marked by the eerie Black Serpent symbol. This symbol, rooted in ancient civilization, leads Sarah from Tokyo to Berlin, and finally to Cairo's enigmatic alleys, where she unravels a conspiracy tied to Egypt's storied past. As she navigates a web of political intrigue and historical riddles, Sarah faces her own fears and the machinations of those who would harness the sinister power of the Black Serpent. With a backdrop rich in Egyptian mythology and pulse-pounding suspense, the novel offers a riveting blend of action and archaeological intrigue. Sarah emerges as a compelling heroine, her sharp intelligence and tenacity propelling her through a journey of personal growth and relentless pursuit of the truth. "In the Shadow of the Black Serpent" captivates fans of mystery and thrillers alike, weaving a tale of the enduring human spirit and a perilous quest that could forever alter history. Join Sarah Miller as she navigates the treacherous waters of a mystery that could change the world as we know it.
Download or read book Nonnus of Panopolis in Context written by Konstantinos Spanoudakis and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonnus of Panopolis (fifth century CE) composed two poems once thought to be incompatible: the Dionysiaca, a mythological long epic with a marked interest in astrology, the occult, the paradox and not least the beauty of the female body, and a pious and sublime Paraphrase of the Gospel of St John. Little is known about the man, to whom sundry identities have been attached. The longer work has been misrepresented as a degenerate poem or as a mythological handbook. The Christian poem has been neglected or undervalued. Yet, Nonnus accomplished an ambitious plan, in two parts, aiming at representing world-history. This volume consists mainly of the Proceedings of the First International Conference on Nonnus held in Rethymno, Crete in May 2011. With twentyfour essays, an international team of specialists place Nonnus firmly in his time's context. After an authoritative Introduction by Pierre Chuvin, chapters on Nonnus and the literary past, the visual arts, Late Antique paideia, Christianity and his immediate and long-range afterlife (to modern times) offer a wide-ranging and innovative insight into the man and his world. The volume moves on beyond stereotypes to inaugurate a new era of research for Nonnus and Late Antique poetics on the whole.
Download or read book Magical Pathworking written by Nick Farrell and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through techniques of pathworking (guided meditation), your imagination can shine a magic mirror on your personality. This inner landscape reveals your world as your unconscious sees it. This work shows the mystical use of pathworking as a method for contacting the divine.
