To preserve the memory of their service during the tumultuous decade since their commissioning as Army officers, members of the West Point class of 2004 have written The Strong Gray Line. This class suffered the highest casualty rate since those that graduated during the Vietnam War. In this book, thirteen of their classmates who lost their lives fighting the Global War on Terror are profiled to help the reader gain an understanding of the bond forged between classmates during time at West...

An historical survey of jazz. This ebook is a static version of an article from Grove Music Online, a continuously updated online resource, offering comprehensive coverage of the world’s music written by leading scholars. For more information, visit www.oxfordmusiconline.com.

Two generations of students inspired by Harvey Mansfield come together here to demonstrate how their diverse approaches illuminate the topic of the arts of rule and speak to the wide scope of Mansfield's contributions. The essays collected here cover both ancient and modern ground. The first section covers topics such as Xenophon's question of what it is to be a gentleman, Aristotle's view of friendship, Montaigne's account of the highest good, and Montesquieu's elevation of modesty. The s...

How do you keep going when your world is falling apart? Discover the powerful story of stand-up comic Anthony Griffith and how to navigate grief through persistence, faith, humor and love. Now available in trade paper.Just as Anthony's career in stand-up comedy launched him onto the stage of The Tonight Show, he and his wife Brigitte faced an unimaginable personal nightmare: their two-year-old daughter, Brittany Nicole, was dying from cancer. While Anthony...

Chi è il terrificante essere conosciuto come Nezha? Sull’Uomo d’Acciaio e il Cavaliere Oscuro incombe l’ombra sinistra di un’entità millenaria, talmente spaventosa da poter affrontare alla pari persino Superman… che è peraltro stato infettato con la kryptonite! Riuscirà Batman a salvare il suo amico e a capire come sconfiggere una volta per tutte l’autentico diavolo che li ha presi di mira? Il duo di superstar formato da Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Flash) e Dan Mora (Detective Comics, Shazam!...

The Creative Collaborarion Between Director, Writers, and Actors

Eberhard Jüngel (1934-2021) belongs to the most creative, wide-ranging, rigorous, and demanding voices in twentieth-century Protestant theology. Over a long and distinguished career, Jüngel grappled with topics such as revelation, responsible talk about God, God's triunity, Christology, the nature of theological language, analogy, divine and human freedom, love, atheism, and theological approaches to the state. In all this, he had followed, perceptively yet critically, in the footsteps not...

In this 2024 conversation with Travis Glen Sebera, Coleman suggests that we take our meditation practice outdoors. This can move us from an interior-focused self-referential world to one of connecting with the living web that is our ecosystem. After traveling to India and spending many years experiencing the contemplative tradition*,* Coleman discovered that meditation in nature reconnects us with the world around us*,* enhancing the spaciousness of our awareness. He often asked his studen...

**Millarworld and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present the bestselling superhero thriller in a deluxe, oversized hardcover format.You've cracked the superhuman mystery and can give superpowers to six different people around the world. Who do you choose?**When the superhuman genome is cracked, the billionaire scientist responsible announces she will turn six ordinary people into superheroes. This launches a worldwide competition to determine who will join this team of supe...

Celebrate Halloween with these spooky, creepy tales. On that darkest night of the year, when the veil between the ordinary world and the world of scares and imagination fades away, treat yourself to stories that thrill and chill you. Some tales are sweet as candy, some chill to the bone. Are the monsters real? Or just people in rubber masks?If you're up for a trick and a treat, curl up with these scary stories. Just remember to read with the light on!Table of Contents

The Illuminating the Mysteries of Light is a captivating and enlightening book that delves into the fascinating world of light, authored by a brilliant quartet of scientists and scholars: Lucky Singh, Kevin Major, William Anderson Travis, and Adam Mark Jordan. In this groundbreaking work, the authors take readers on an extraordinary journey through the intricate wonders and profound secrets of light.

Sharp wit, timeless wisdom, and unforgettable humor from Mark Twain—perfect for readers who love classic literature and clever insight.Step into the brilliant and irreverent mind of Mark Twain, one of America’s most beloved writers and humorists, with this engaging collection of his most memorable quotes, observations, and reflections.Renowned for his razor-sharp wit, satire, and keen understanding of human nature, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) had a rare abi...