Few figures in modern French history have aroused more controversy than Marshal Philippe PTtain, who rose from obscurity to great fame in the First World War only to fall into infamy during the dark days of Nazi occupation in World War II. PTtainÆs brilliant theories of firepower and flexible defense, as well as his deep empathy for the soldiers of France and the horrific trials they endured on a daily basis, mark him as one of the greatest Allied generals of World War I. Yet today he is best...

Norman B. Tomlinson AwardArmy Historical Foundation Distinguished Book AwardBy the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States had already become an international power and a recognized force at sea, but its army remained little more than a frontier constabulary. In fact, when America finally entered World War I, the U.S. Army was still only a tenth the size of the smallest of the major European forces.While most previous ...

This volume illuminates the relationship of China's radical past to its reformist present as China makes a way forward through very differently conceived and contested visions of the future. In the context of early twenty-first century problems and the failures of global capitalism, is China's history of revolutionary socialism an aberration that is soon to be forgotten, or can it serve as a resource for creating a more fully human and radically democratic China with implications for all o...

Ben Coady is the epitome of what Oldies call a hippy. He is five foot six inches tall, has green eyes and 18 inch long brown hair. He wears a ragged beard and moustache liberally sprinkled with colonies of lice and nits. He loves surfing the big tubes when he is not downing a cold one or blowing a joint with his equally unkempt mates. He has a knack for getting into all sorts of strife and usually comes out of it by the skin of his smoke-stained teeth.He spent eight years in jail fo...

Ben Coady is the epitome of what Oldies call a hippy. He is five foot six inches tall, has green eyes and 18 inch long brown hair. He wears a ragged beard and moustache liberally sprinkled with colonies of lice and nits. He loves surfing the big tubes when he is not downing a cold one or blowing a joint with his equally unkempt mates. He has a knack for getting into all sorts of strife and usually comes out of it by the skin of his smoke-stained teeth.A sequel to The Can: Benny and ...

For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past.American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of over 450 beautiful and historic naviga...

As Jeff Collins approaches his fi fty-third birthday and thirtieth wedding anniversary, he realizes he is rapidly approaching a crisis. With both his job and marriage precariously dangling by a thread, Jeff begins drinking more than usual. Meanwhile, he cannot help but notice that there is one aspect of his life that has not yet begun to deteriorate: his libido is stuck in overdrive.After Jeff is involved in a confrontation at work that results in his termination, he reunites with ...

A Lifelong Call to Learn is aimed at directors of lifelong learning and continuing education that serve both clergy and laity in Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish seminaries and conference and retreat centers. While proposing new approaches in continuing theological education, it also addresses the need for programs that involve both clergy and laity at the congregational level and that support ongoing interreligious dialogue in our increasingly pluralistic society. The contributors to this...

This is the eBook version of THE SECOND EDITION of ASTRAL DYNAMICS.Astral Dynamics: The Complete Book of Out-of-Body Experience - THE SECOND EDITION - is the best-seller in its field. Paperback edition originally published by Hampton Roads, VA, USA, 2009. Astral projection (also called Astral Travel, Soul Travel, or, Out-of-Body Experience) is a phenomenon that frees your astral body to explore the universe and the astral dimension. If you’ve ever wanted to try it, Astral ...

Is everything that goes on in your mind really you? Perhaps not says Australian psychic researcher Robert Bruce. Drawing on more than two decades of firsthand research and experience Bruce reports that our minds are subject to influences from many unseen spiritual sources. Some of these can influence how we think feel act and even how our bodies function. They can make us unhappy irritable confused sick unstable even crazy. This is why we need practical tools and countermeasures for psychi...

This step-by-step approach to physical and emotional health shows how to use the bodys energy centers to speed healing. In Energy Work, Robert Bruce offers a, simple, easy-to-learn, approach to self-healing, based on his breakthrough system of Body Awareness Tactile Imaging energy work. Bruce explains how to use tactile imaging, based on ones sense of touch, rather than visualization, to stimulate the flow of vital energy throughout the body. This is a system that anyone can use, regardles...

Projecting out-of-body requires a delicate balance of mind, body, and spirit. Mastering Astral Projection offers everyone the opportunity to explore nonphysical dimensions and learn more about their spirituality.This practical guide to achieving conscious out-of-body experiences is based upon Robert Bruce's extensive knowledge of astral projection, Brian Mercer's methods for personal success, and valuable feedback from volunteers who have tested this program. Presented in ...