From the torture of detainees at Abu Ghraib to unnecessary military attacks on civilians, this book is an account of the violations of international criminal law committed during the United States invasion of Iraq. Taking stock of the entire war, it uniquely documents the overestimation of the successes and underestimation of the failings of the Surge and Awakening policies. The authors show how an initial cynical framing of the American war led to the creation of a new Shia-dominated Iraq...

In "May Brooke," Anna Hanson Dorsey weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships, moral dilemmas, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. The novel, characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, reflects the sentiments of 19th-century America, addressing themes of love, ambition, and social responsibility. Dorsey's keen observations of character and society reveal the delicate interplay between personal desires and soc...

Anna Hanson Dorsey was an American novelist and writer. A convert to Catholicism in 1840, she was a pioneer of Catholic literature in the United States.

This 2nd edition of Databook of Curatives and Crosslinkers provides expanded coverage of the latest curative and crosslinker product data, including detailed reviews and evaluations of these product categories with key considerations, benefits, and applications highlighted. Forty groups of curatives and crosslinkers are included in the book. They include the following chemical groups of additives: acids, acrylamides, aldehydes, amides, amidoamines, amines, anhydrides, aziridines, borates, ...

SummaryGWT in Action, Second Edition is a completely revised edition of the best-selling GWT book. It covers the new features introduced in GWT 2.4 and 2.5, as well as the best development practices that have emerged in the GWT community. It begins with a rapid-fire introduction to GWT and Ajax to get you up to speed with GWT concepts and tools. Then, you'll explore key concepts like managing events, interacting with the server, creating UI components, bui...

Databook of Curatives and Crosslinkers contains extensive data on the most important curatives and crosslinkers in use today. Forty groups of curatives/crosslinkers are included in the book. They include the following chemical groups of additives: acids, acrylamides, aldehydes, amides, amidoamines, amines, anhydrides, aziridines, borates, epoxy-functionalized polymers, carbamides, carbodiimides, chitosan derivatives, cyanamides, diols, glutarates, glycols, graphene oxide derivatives, hydan...

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Professor Brankel, professor of Chemistry in Germany, comes across a possible chemical solution to turn base metals into gold (alchemy). Chasing a book from Germany to England he finds Sir Gilbert Harkness, a man consumed with his love of books. Professor Brankel begins the slow slide into madness when he discovers the final ingredient is "Maiden's Blood." His philosophical struggle of whether he could murder for the knowledge brings him to the edge of rationality.He just needs to ...

Augusta Jane Wilson, or Augusta Evans Wilson, ( 1835 – May 9, 1909) was an American Southern author and one of the pillars of Southern literature. Given her support for the Confederate States of America from the perspective of a Southern patriot, and her literary activities during the American Civil War, she can be deemed as having contributed decisively to the literary and cultural development of the Confederacy in particular, and of the South in general, as a civilizatio...

In "Fashion and Famine," Ann S. Stephens crafts a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the social upheaval and economic disparities of the mid-19th century. This richly woven tale examines the intersection of fashion, class, and morality, exploring how societal expectations influence individual choices. Through her evocative prose and vivid characterizations, Stephens adeptly critiques the era's obsession with appearance while simultaneously showcasing the struggles of those af...

“Thomas Wingfold, Curate Vol I” by George MacDonald is a profound exploration of the spiritual journey and personal struggles of Thomas Wingfold, a young curate in the Victorian era. The novel delves into Wingfold’s faith and the challenges he faces within the context of church life and morality. As the protagonist navigates his role as a clergyman, he confronts various personal and moral dilemmas that test his beliefs and character. The story focuses on Wingfold’s internal conflicts and h...