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In the early decades of the American Republic, American soldiers demonstrated and defined their beliefs about the nature of American republicanism and how they, as citizens and soldiers, were participants in the republican experiment through their service. In For Liberty and the Republic, Ricardo A. Herrera examines the relationship between soldier and citizen from the War of Independence through the first year of the Civil War.
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"This is an
extraordinary and ground-breaking book, a wonderfully creative mix of fact and
theory, imagination and drama. Anyone with an interest in law, history, or, for
that matter, great storytelling will fall in love with A Death at Crooked Creek. The startling origin of the complex
'intention exception' to the hearsay evidence rule becomes canvas on which a
grand and marvelously detailed tale is told. This is modern narrative at its
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"Intelligence Agencies' Role in the 1983 U.S. Military Intervention in Grenada" presents a thorough and analytical examination of the often-overlooked intelligence aspect of this significant Cold War-era conflict. Drawing upon declassified documents, government reports, historical archives, and expert analyses, the book offers an in-depth exploration of how intelligence gathered by agencies like the CIA and NSA shaped the United States' decision-making...
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An engaging history of the role that George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin played in the origins of public health in America
Before the advent of modern antibiotics, one's life could be abruptly shattered by contagion and death, and debility from infectious diseases and epidemics was commonplace for early Americans, regardless of social status. Concerns over health affected the founding fathers and their families as it did...
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"Haiti's 1994 Operation Uphold Democracy" provides a critical examination of the United States-led military intervention in Haiti, aimed at restoring the democratically elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power. This in-depth analysis, which forgoes personal interviews in favor of a thorough review of available documentation, military records, governmental archives, NGO reports, and media coverage, offers readers a comprehensive understanding...
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With Americans paying more than $200 billion each year for prescription pills, the pharmaceutical business is the most profitable in the nation. The popularity of prescription drugs in recent decades has remade the doctor/patient relationship, instituting prescription-writing and pill-taking as an integral part of medical practice and everyday life.
Medicating Modern America examines the meanings behind this pharmaceutical revolution through the...
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"Operation Northwoods: The U.S. Military Intervention in Cuba that Never Happened" is a thought-provoking examination of one of the most controversial and astonishing military plans devised during the Cold War that, ultimately, was never executed. This book delves into the depths of Operation Northwoods, a proposed plan by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to create public support for a military intervention in Cuba in the...
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"Operation Anaconda: The 2002 U.S. Military Operation in Eastern Afghanistan" is an in-depth examination of one of the early, critical battles in the U.S. war in Afghanistan. Focused on the intense fighting in the Shahi-Kot Valley in March 2002, this book offers a comprehensive account of the operation, detailing the planning, execution, and aftermath of this pivotal military engagement.The book begins with an overview of the geopolitical context...
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"The Battle for Colombia: U.S. Military Role in Combatting Drug Trafficking and Insurgent Groups" is a comprehensive examination of the United States' military involvement in Colombia's long-standing battle against drug cartels and insurgent groups. This book delves into the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign policy, military strategy, and the challenges of implementing effective counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency operations in a foreign land.The...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Philadelphia is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Take a leisurely stroll through Fairmount Park, bar-hop in the Old City and visit Independence Hall; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Philadelphia and make the most of your trip!
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"The Two NATO-led Military Operations in Libya" is an incisive and comprehensive exploration of NATO's military involvement in Libya, focusing on two critical operations: the 2011 intervention during the Libyan Civil War and a subsequent, lesser-known operation aimed at stabilizing the post-Gaddafi era. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the strategic, political, and humanitarian dimensions of these interventions, set against the backdrop of...
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"Operation Just Cause: The 1989-1990 U.S. Military Intervention in Panama" offers a comprehensive and detailed examination of one of the late 20th century's critical military interventions. This book meticulously explores the strategic, political, and operational dimensions of the United States' decision to intervene in Panama, aiming to depose General Manuel Noriega and establish a democratic government.The narrative begins by setting the historical...
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"Operation Desert Storm: The U.S.-led Coalition to Liberate Kuwait from Iraqi Occupation" is a detailed and comprehensive account of one of the late 20th century's most significant military campaigns. This book offers a deep dive into the strategic, political, and military aspects of the 1991 Gulf War, focusing on the United States-led coalition's efforts to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.The narrative begins by setting the geopolitical stage, explaining...
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"The Battle for Somalia: Evaluating U.S. Military Interventions in the Fight Against Al-Shabaab" is a thorough analysis of the United States' military efforts to counter the extremist group Al-Shabaab in Somalia. This book provides an in-depth look at the complexities and challenges of fighting a resilient and adaptive terrorist organization within the context of Somalia's prolonged conflict and instability.The narrative begins by outlining the rise...
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Die USA sind weltweit das drittbeliebteste Reiseland und das hat natürlich seine Gründe. Für viele Touristen ist die einzigartige Natur speziell im (wilden) Westen der ausschlaggebende Grund für die Reise ins Land der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten. Besonders hier spürt man noch den legendären „Geschmack von Freiheit und Abenteuer" und die unendliche Weite der verschiedenen Landschaftsformen. Die Größe des Landes erfordert aber auch eine akribische...
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"This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show Thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life, gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood"--
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"A deeply validating manifesto on the gender politics of marriage (bad) and divorce (actually pretty good!) in America today, and an argument that the former needs a reboot--from journalist and proud divorcée Lyz Lenz. Studies show that nearly 70 percent of divorces are initiated by women--women who are tired, fed up, exhausted, and unhappy. We've all seen how the media portrays divorcées: sad, lonely, drowning their sorrows in a bottle of wine....
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"On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter. ...[An] account of the chaotic...
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[2024]
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viii, 214 pages ; 23 cm
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"Dubbed a voice of her generation, poet and writer Morgan Parker has spent much of her adulthood in therapy, trying to square the resonance of her writing with the alienation she feels in nearly every aspect of life, from her lifelong singleness to her battle with depression. She traces this loneliness to an inability to feel truly safe with others and a historic hyper-awareness stemming from the effects of slavery. In this collection of sharp, reflective...
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The Great Depression plunged the United States into years of uncertainty that challenged the whole country. Discover the causes of the depression, how the people of the world were impacted, and what took the nation out of the era? Explore the struggle of the 1930s with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make...
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