Download or read book Operation REBIRTH AMERICA Second Edition written by America Publications and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism Second Edition written by Gus Martin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated edition with expanded coverage explores the impact of terrorism on economics, public health, religion and pop culture, and also includes details of ethical issues and debates relating to terrorism.

Download or read book Big Whiskey The Revised Second Edition written by Carlo DeVito and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of Big Whiskey, the definitive guide to the American Whiskey Trail. Discover the storied history and renaissance of America’s premier whiskey region with this fully updated and revised definitive field guide. Devoted entirely to the quintessential American whiskeys of Kentucky and Tennessee, Big Whiskey takes you behind the scenes at distilleries throughout both states. Inside this book, you will find: Fascinating interviews with master distillers Profiles of over 100 distilleries, and tasting notes for hundreds of expressions Incredible histories and facts about North America’s most influential whiskey region Stunning original behind-the-scenes photography Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or are simply looking to discover the difference between bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, this expanded edition of Big Whiskey is your essential guide to America’s whiskey trails.

Download or read book Rebirth of a Nation written by Jackson Lears and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating and authoritative history of America in the years between the Civil War and World War I, Jackson Lears’s Rebirth of a Nation was named one of the best books of 2009 by The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Fascinating.... A major work by a leading historian at the top of his game—at once engaging and tightly argued." —The New York Times Book Review “Dazzling cultural history: smart, provocative, and gripping. It is also a book for our times, historically grounded, hopeful, and filled with humane, just, and peaceful possibilities.” —The Washington Post In the half-century between the Civil War and World War I, widespread yearning for a new beginning permeated American public life. Dreams of spiritual, moral, and physical rebirth formed the foundation for the modern United States, inspiring its leaders with imperial ambition. Theodore Roosevelt's desire to recapture frontier vigor led him to promote U.S. interests throughout Latin America. Woodrow Wilson's vision of a reborn international order drew him into a war to end war. Andrew Carnegie's embrace of philanthropy coincided with his creation of the world's first billion-dollar corporation, United States Steel. Presidents and entrepreneurs helped usher the nation into the modern era, but sometimes the consequences of their actions failed to match the grandeur of their hopes. Award-winning historian Jackson Lears richly chronicles this momentous period when America reunited and began to form the world power of the twentieth century. Lears vividly captures imperialists, Gilded Age mavericks, and vaudeville entertainers, and illuminates the roles played by a variety of seekers, male and female, from populist farmers to avant-garde artists and writers to progressive reformers. Some were motivated by their own visions of Christianity; all were swept up in longings for revitalization. In these years marked by wrenching social conflict and vigorous political debate, a modern America emerged and came to dominance on a world stage. Illuminating and authoritative, Rebirth of a Nation brilliantly weaves the remarkable story of this crucial epoch into a masterful work of history.

Download or read book America Reborn written by James Boyland and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2009-07-05 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternative history is fiction based on the assumption one or more historical events happened differently. For example, what if President Lincoln had not been assassinated, how would Lincoln's survival have affected America?America Reborn is the third novel in the alternate history saga, The Clash-of-Civilizations trilogy. The series is based upon the following alternate historical events: (1) the Soviet Union attempted to copy both of the Atomic Bombs developed by the Manhattan Project; (2) al-Qaeda obtained several atomic devices: and (3) President Bush was not reelected in 2004.President Alexander begins the process of electing a new U.S. Government. But first he must take the nation back to its Constitutional roots. He recommends forming new political parties and establishing term limits while political opponents plot to thwart his plans. The story begins by retelling last chapter of Behold, an Ashen Horse from a different point of view-the destruction of the heart of the Islamic Empire, Operation Brimstone. World leaders and Muslims react to President Alexander's destruction of the heart of the Islamic Empire in various ways. America and its allies launch an invasion to conquer the nations of the Islamic Empire, the Caliphate. A Ranger company commanded by a fierce female captain and first sergeant rescue an American girl from being stoned, and a British Royal becomes a hero. Drug cartels are destabilizing Mexico and expand across the border. Political intrigue, treason, military battles, patriotism, love of God and country-the final novel of the trilogy describes America's rebirth into a world forever changed by events following the terrorists' sneak nuclear attack.

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Download or read book Captain America and the American Journey 1940 2022 written by Richard A. Hall and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain America made his debut in 1940, just two years behind the first comic book superheroes and five years before the United States' emergence as the world's primary superpower at the end of World War II. His journey has been intertwined with America's progress throughout the decades. Known as the "Sentinel of Liberty," he has frequently provided socio-political commentary on current events as well as inspiration and warnings concerning the future. This work explores the interconnected histories of the United States and Captain America, decade-by-decade, from the character's origins to Chris Evans' portrayal of him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It examines how Captain America's story provides a guide through America's tenure as a global superpower, holds a mirror up to American society, and acts as a constant reminder of what America can and should be.

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Download or read book Improbable Scholars written by David L. Kirp and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Improbable Scholars, David L. Kirp challenges the conventional wisdom about public schools and education reform in America through an in-depth look at Union City, New Jersey's high-performing urban school district. In this compelling study, Kirp reveals Union's city's revolutionary secret: running an exemplary school system doesn't demand heroics, just hard and steady work.

Download or read book Captain America Epic Collection written by Mark Waid and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operation: Rebirth! Captain America, thought dead by the nation he loves, returns to the land of the living with a vengeance...but his unlikely savior is one of his deadliest enemies! Now, reunited with his long-lost love Sharon Carter, Steve Rogers must face a foe he hoped he'd never see again. But Cap's return is good news for the Avengers. COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA #444-454, THOR #496, IRON MAN #326, AVENGERS #396, CAPTAIN AMERICA ASHCAN EDITION, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE LEGEND, MATERIAL FROM CAPTAIN AMERICA COLLECTORS' PREVIEW (CAPTAIN AMERICA EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 22).

Download or read book Living with No Excuses written by Noah Galloway and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military hero and beloved Dancing with the Stars alum Noah Galloway shares his life story, and how losing his arm and leg in combat forced him to relearn how to live--and live to the fullest. Inspirational, humorous, and thought provoking, Noah Galloway's LIVING WITH NO EXCUSES sheds light on his upbringing in rural Alabama, his military experience, and the battle he faced to overcome losing two limbs during Operation Iraqi Freedom. From reliving the early days of life to his acceptance of his "new normal" after losing his arm and leg in combat, Noah reveals his ambition to succeed against all odds. Noah's gripping story is a shining example that with laughter, and the right amount of perspective, you can tackle anything. Whether it be overcoming injury, conquering the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, or taking the next steps forward in life with his young family - Noah demonstrates how to live life to the fullest, with no excuses.

Download or read book The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe written by Nicholas Carnes and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Marvel Cinematic ​Universe (MCU) is the most expansive and widely viewed fictional narrative in the history of cinema. In 2009, Disney purchased Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion, including its subsidiary film production company, Marvel Studios. Since then, the MCU—the collection of multimedia Marvel Studios products that share a single fictional storyline—has grown from two feature films to thirty interconnected movies, nine streaming Disney+ series, a half dozen short films, and more than thirty print titles. By 2022, eight of the twenty-five highest grossing films of all time are MCU movies. The MCU is a deeply political universe. Intentionally or not, the MCU sends fans scores of messages about a wide range of subjects related to government, public policy, and society. Some are overt, like the contentious debate about government and accountability at the heart of Captain America: Civil War. More often, however, the politics of the MCU are subtle, like the changing role of women from supporting characters (like Black Widow in Iron Man 2) to leading heroes (like Black Widow in Black Widow). The MCU is not only a product of contemporary politics, but many of its stories seem to be direct responses to the problems of the day. Racial injustice, environmental catastrophe, and political misinformation are not just contemporary social ills, they are also key thematic elements of recent MCU blockbusters. In The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, more than twenty-five leading scholars examine these complex themes. Part one explores how political issues are depicted in the origin stories; part two examines how the MCU depicts classic political themes like government and power; and part three explores questions of diversity and representation in the MCU. The volume’s various chapters examine a wide range of topics: Black Panther and the “racial contract,” Captain America and the political philosophy of James Madison, Dr. Strange and colonial imperialism, S.H.I.E.L.D. and civil-military relations, Spider-Man and environmentalism, and Captain Marvel and second-wave feminism. The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the first book to look expansively at politics in the MCU and ask the question, “What lessons are this entertainment juggernaut teaching audiences about politics, society, power, gender, and inequality?”

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Download or read book Captain America Masterworks Vol 5 written by Marvel Comics and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Captain America (1968) #125-136. It's a twelve-pack of Captain America classics as only the Marvel Masterworks can bring them to you! Draped in the red, white and blue, there's no character in all of comics who represents America like Cap, and within these pages two of Marvel's greatest creators set him on a path through the tumultuous '70s that bears a character's, and a nation's, soul. In story after story Stan Lee and Gene Colan push the envelope for adventure as Cap goes behind enemy lines in Vietnam; teams with the Falcon to oppose the radical Diamondheads; and then sets out on a coast-to-coast road trip full of motorcycle gangs, rock festivals and the Red Skull! The excitement reaches fever pitch when the long, lost Bucky Barnes returns! Free from the guilt of his partner's death, Cap's slate is wiped clean, however, anything but a normal life is ahead-because Baron Strucker, Dr. Doom and M.O.D.O.K. are tied up in Bucky's return. Before the story's done you'll witness Cap vs. Bucky, the origin of M.O.D.O.K. and the beginning of the Captain America/Falcon team! Featuring guest appearances by Nick Fury, the Incredible Hulk and Peter Parker, and villains from Batroc to the Mole Man and the Monster Ape, they're classics one and all.

Download or read book Captain America Epic Collection written by Mark Gruenwald and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain America joins the war on drugs! When Cap targets the gang that's selling the new designer narcotic, Ice, he receives an accidental overdose that combines with the Super Soldier Serum in his blood. Left permanently enraged, a volatile shield-slinger finds himself in the middle of a street war between the Red Skull and the Kingpin. With deadly villains Crossbones and Bullseye on each side, Cap will need to rely on his friends - but the Ice-induced rage is alienating him from allies like Daredevil and the Black Widow. Collecting: Captain America (1968) #372-386.

Download or read book Captain America Epic Collection written by Michael Carlin and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Captain America (1968) #302-317, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #18 (Captain America Epic Collection Vol. 12).