Night of Confusion…Down the "Slot"—that fabled channel between chains of islands in the Solomon group—steamed the task force of Admiral Gunichi Mikawa, Japanese Imperial Navy.His target: the Allied cruiser group gathered off Savo Island, near Guadalcanal.Three thousand Japanese guns were pointed at the destroyer Blue, on interception duty at the head of the Allied column. But no one aboard Blue noticed the enemy force churning past—so Blue roused no enemy fire.N...

This book begins with the physical and biological characterization of the four North American deserts and a description of the primary adaptations of plants to environmental stress. In the following chapters the authors present case studies of key species representing dominant growth forms of the North American deserts, and provide an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the major patterns of adaptations in desert plants. One chapter is devoted to several important exotic plants that hav...

Learn to think deeply about the relationship between church and state in a way that goes beyond mere policy debates and current campaigns.Few topics can grab headlines and stir passions quite like politics, especially when the church is involved. Considering the attention that many Christian parachurch groups, churches, and individual believers give to politics--and of the varying and sometimes divergent political ideals and aims among them*--Five Views on the Chur...

Baguaquan and xingyiquan are two styles that complement each other as yin does yang. Bagua is known for its circular movements and its practice of “circle walking.” Xingyi embodies characteristic linear movements said to be derived from the logical strategies for using spear and staff. The rich content in this anthology comes from the rare academic and hands-on experience of those presented in chapters here. Readers will no doubt benefit from the practical...

Getting There is a book about how to become financially secure and focus on a few steps for you to start, i.e. investing and preparing now for your future. It is a short read with some secrets and must Do's to help you on your journey to becoming financially secure as you work on getting there. It is intended to be a quick read, a spark if you will, to get you started on the road to a better understanding of some sure fire ways to financial success.

This book focuses on the methodology and analysis of state and local population projections. It describes the most commonly used data sources and application techniques for four types of projection methods: cohort-component, trend extrapolation, structural models, and microsimulation. It covers the components of population growth, sources of data, the formation of assumptions, the development of evaluation criteria, and the determinants of forecast accuracy. It considers the strengths and ...

Would you like to improve your overall fluency in Spanish? This course will improve your listening and conversational skills, expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar.Ideal for anyone who has completed the Michel Thomas Intermediate Spanish course, or anyone with an intermediate level mastery of the language, the course will give you more confidence in conversation and fast track your speaking skills.Through authentic, lively conversations, you will be exposed to Spa...

Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad," is a profound exploration of heroism, honor, and the devastating impact of war, centering on the events of the Trojan War. Written in dactylic hexameter, this ancient work employs vivid imagery and masterful rhetorical devices to convey emotional depth and the complexities of human experience. Through the lens of conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon, the poem navigates themes of fate, mortality, and the interplay between divine influence and human agency,...

"Three Accounts of Peterloo by Eyewitnesses" presents a vivid and compelling narrative of the Peterloo Massacre, an event that marked a significant moment in British history. The book compiles firsthand accounts from three notable eyewitnesses: 1st Baron Sir William George Hylton Jolliffe Hylton, J. B. Smith, and Edward Stanley. Their testimonies provide unique perspectives on the tragic events that unfolded during a peaceful protest for political reform in Manchester, where the crowd was ...

The Parkinson’s Playbook puts the power in your hands, giving you the knowledge you need to proactively defend yourself against the progression of Parkinson’s disease with energy, vitality, and confidence.The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is not an easy one. In The Parkinson’s Playbook, author Robert Smith has prepared an enlightening and engaging “playbook” to help you tackle Parkinson’s head on, including a pro-active offense of lifestyle improvements and def...

A Lambda Literary Award finalist, Captive Genders is a powerful tool against the prison industrial complex and for queer liberation. This expanded edition contains four new essays, including a foreword by CeCe McDonald and a new essay by Chelsea Manning.Eric Stanley is a postdoctoral fellow at UCSD. His writings appear in Social Text, American Quarterly, and Women and Performance, as well as various collections.Nat Smith

Homer's "The Iliad" stands as a monumental epic poem that delves into the tumult of the Trojan War, encapsulating themes of heroism, honor, and the grim realities of conflict. Composed in dactylic hexameter, the narrative intricately weaves the personal and the political, exploring the lives of legendary figures such as Achilles and Hector. Written in the 8th century BCE, it reflects the cultural values and martial ethos of ancient Greek society, while its vivid imagery and rhetorical flou...