This edited volume explores the various and unique motivations driving the rapidly-growing esports industry, which attracts attention and financial investment from major sponsors, athletic organizations, and entertainment values. Contributors draw on a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points to examine the multitude of traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that different stakeholders factor into their motivation to play and watch esports. Scholars of media studies,...

Alexander is a stunning work of historical reimagining from a troubled and unjestly neglected writer. Written in 1929 by the son of Thomas Mann, Alexander shows why Klaus Mann is regarded in Germany as one of the foremost writers of the twentieth century.

Annice Carter (1902-1988) was born on a farm in Indiana, yet her life came to encompass the breadth of the United States as well as service in Palestine and Africa. She was a direct witness to conflict in the Middle East, dodged German U-boats during World War II, and encountered the anti-colonial movement in Kenya. Although spiritually rooted in Christian revivalism of the early 1900s, she grew to have an expansive, non-doctrinal understanding of her faith. Born in horse and buggy days, s...

What if war wasn't just a story of destruction-but a powerful force for transformation? This riveting exploration of war psychology and post-conflict transformation reveals how humanity's darkest hours can ignite its most profound insights. From the trenches of moral injury to the frontlines of innovation under fire, this book uncovers the unexpected ways warfare reshapes minds, societies, and entire civilizations.Blending deep historical analysis with cultural insight and psycholo...

Originally published in 1990, this volume looks at the Carter administration and the policy decisions his national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and the Secretary of Defense Harold Brown during the presidency. Referring to case studies of Carter administration decision making which in the author's view demonstrate Brzezinski's transformation from brokerage to an advocate role- SALT II in early 1977, Ogaden War in 1977-78, the normalisation of US relat...

"Histoires Courtes Bilingues : Contes en Anglais et en Français " est un recueil conçu spécialement pour les francophones souhaitant progresser en anglais grâce à une approche immersive et ludique.· Chaque histoire est disponible en anglais et en français· Un moyen naturel d'améliorer votre compréhension et votre vocabulaire· Une lecture bilingue pour renforcer votre apprentissage

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Peter and Zainab slowly stood up, desperately trying to catch their breath. He took out the small flashlight that he had hooked on his utility belt and shone it around where he saw torches on the wall everywhere. Peter took out his lighter, took down a torch, and tried to light it. After a few attempts, the torch ignited into a large flame. The entire room lit up. Zainab scurried to get a torch for herself as Peter approached the wall. ...

Advocates a cybersecurity “social contract” between government and business in seven key economic sectorsCybersecurity vulnerabilities in the United States are extensive, affecting everything from national security and democratic elections to critical infrastructure and economy. In the past decade, the number of cyberattacks against American targets has increased exponentially, and their impact has been more costly than ever before. A successful cyber-defense can only be mounted wi...

In "Steady Sails," embark on an enlightening voyage through the tumultuous seas of financial markets with the guidance of Ray Dalio's legendary All-Weather Portfolio approach.Narrated with clarity and insight, this audiobook delves deep into the core concepts of Dalio's investment philosophy, distilling complex strategies into accessible knowledge for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. Drawing from decades of experience and success, Dalio's methodology emphasizes resilien...

Written by a team of business and fi nance experts, Starting & Running a Business All-In-One For Dummies is a complete guide to every aspect of setting up and growing a successful business. Featuring straight-talking advice on everything from business planning and marketing, managing staff and dealing with legal issues, to bookkeeping and taking care of tax obligations, this book is your one-stop guide to turning your business plans into profit.

This book frames several historical incidents of violent movement-countermovement conflicts within the concept of ‘cumulative extremism’— the mutually reinforcing dynamic of radicalisation that can develop between two or more antagonistic groups.Drawing on several in-depth case studies, including the contests between British fascist and anti-fascist groups in the interwar period and from 1967 to 1979 and 1980 to 2000; the Troubles in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to mid-1970...

In the annals of radical history, Alexander Berkman's "Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist" stands as a searing indictment of the American penal system and a testament to the indomitable spirit of resistance. Berkman, a prominent anarchist and labor activist, was imprisoned for 14 years for his role in an assassination attempt on industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Within the grim confines of Western Penitentiary, he endured unimaginable hardships, including solitary confinement, brutal beatings, a...