In Forgotten Wars: Untold Stories of Conflict and Survival, uncover the hidden narratives of battles and struggles that have shaped nations but faded from mainstream history. This compelling collection brings to life the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and leaders caught in lesser-known conflicts across different eras and regions. Through personal accounts, historical analysis, and vivid storytelling, Forgotten Wars reveals the courage, resilience, and survival of individuals who faced...

Les observatoires hommes-milieux permettent d’éclairer les enjeux actuels liés au changement global et à la mondialisation des activités humaines, particulièrement ceux touchant à la biodiversité, à la vulnérabilité des milieux et des territoires, aux incidences sur les ressources et à la santé des populations. Issus de diverses disciplines scientifiques, cet ouvrage apporte un libre point de vue sur le thème « Penser l'observation et la recherche sur les interactions hommes-milieux ».

Winning from the Heart is about pursuing success in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you, while also considering the impact on others and the world at large. When your success begins from the heart, it externally empowers you to command the ultimate victory in every area of your life, putting every opposition and obstacles under the sole of your feet.

Explore how the roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness todayThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places.A rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups, the BTC provides guidance for reading the Bible u...

"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David i...

In "Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey," Joseph Cottle offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and minds of two of the Romantic era's most influential poets. Cottle'Äôs literary style is characterized by its reflective tone and personal insights, weaving together anecdotes and observations that draw readers into the intimate world of literary companionship and creative rivalry. Set against the backdrop of late 18th-century England, the text serves as both memoi...

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was a young 32-year-old country doctor who lived with his wife and children on a tobacco farm in Charles County, Maryland, about 30 miles south of Washington, D.C. He was one of eight persons convicted of conspiracy in the 1865 Lincoln assassination trial, and served almost four years of a life sentence before receiving a pardon from President Andrew Johnson in 1869.Slavery was the underlying cause of Dr. Mudd's troubles. Like many of his fellow farmers and neigh...

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd and seven others were convicted of conspiracy in the 1865 Lincoln assassination trial. Four of them, David Herold, John Atzerodt, Lewis Powell, and Mary Surratt, were hanged. Dr. Mudd, Samuel Arnold, and Michael O'Laughlen were sentenced to life imprisonment at Fort Jefferson, a U.S. Army military prison located on an island in the Gulf of Mexico.Fort Jefferson housed Civil War deserters, murderers, thieves, and a host of other unsavory characters. It was a rough...

***WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN NON-FICTION**Finalist for the National Book Award for Non-fiction*'His Name Is George Floyd is essential for our times.'** Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist'An intimate, unvarnished and scrupulous account of his life...brilliantly revealing.' NEW YORK TIMESYou know how he died. This is how he lived.Who was George Floyd? What...

This book looks at the political aspects of comedy and how humor is shaped by unconscious social and psychological factors within a particular cultural and historical context. Updating Freud’s work on jokes, Robert Samuels argues that any universal model of comedy must take into account the role played by distinct genres, which are themselves determined by particular political psychopathologies. In looking at contemporary comedy, we encounter a structure that is often seen throughout the w...

If you think most hiring decisions are based on your experience and qualifications, then you better keep reading.Your resume gets you in the door, but how you interview determines whether you’re offered the job. Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interviews. Why, you ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. This Guide will help you understand what you need to do:...

Samuel Johnson is a towering figure of eighteenth-century literature. As well as the celebrated Dictionary of the English Language, Johnson was the leading literary critic of his time, and a celebrated author who contributed to almost every genre from poetry to political pamphleteering. At the same time, an enduring legend developed around him, culminating in James Boswell's classic biography. This book offers a concise introduction to Johnson's many-sided work, and its complex and rich hi...