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Battle diaries are essential for understanding what generals are thinking as they work their way through the fog of battle. Nicholas Evan Sarantakes juxtaposes the diaries of two very different generals who both fought at Okinawa: Lieutenant General Buckner, a by-the-numbers man who favored the use of artillery and tanks to reduce entrenched positions, and General Stilwell, a prickly outsider who preferred maneuver to set--piece battles, Saran...

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A definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors--the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashi

This guide details nearly 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state.

In an ancient Mediterranean city, a tradition is maintained: every ten years an archaic game of human chess is staged, the players (visitors versus locals) bearing weapons. This archaic game, the central event of The Garden of the Departed Cats, may prove as fatal as the deadly attraction our narrator feels for the local man who is the Vizier, or Captain, of the home team. Their "romance" (which, though inconclusive, magnetizes our protagonist...

The Pilgrim Press is pleased to re-introduce the Looking Up series of 24-page, 5.5" by 5.5" booklets. The four best-selling titles are ideal for times that call for contemplation or prayer, whether for times of difficulty and worry or for times of joy and happiness. More in-depth than a greeting card, each booklet will help you find the right words...a caring thought...a comforting reflection to communicate compassion in extraordinary ways.

A concise critique of the view that the institutional church, guilty of apostasy, should disband, ceasing its clerical ministries and its administration of the sacraments.

Say Goodbye to Shame and the 77 other devotionals will be just like a divine smile for your overcharged life. Jackie Kendall, co-author of the best selling book, Lady in Waiting, shares her unique perspective on walking with God in the midst of life's most chaotic situations. God is waiting to reveal His love and power in every area of your life from your greatest tragedies to your smallest concerns. Her biblical insights will charge you with ...

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The city of Las Cruces, situated under blue skies in the Chihuahuan desert, boasts a wealth of Native American and Wild West history. As New Mexico's second largest city, it is a modern metropolis that has held fast to its picturesque past. Spanish explorers arrived in the 1500s in search of the Seven Cities of Gold, and after the United States conquered the territory, the area became a transportation hub, blossoming from its adobe beginnings ...

For the first time in its history, the Republic of Ireland faces serious regional problems. The urban economic might of the big cities is leaving the rural areas behind. At the same time rising house prices and traffic congestion are hurting the cities. All of this may undermine future national prosperity. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive analysis of the problems currently facing Irish regions and to analyze, from an economics...

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Las elecciones generales constituyen el núcleo de la democracia representativa. De ahí que la comprensión de las leyes y prácticas que rigen estas elecciones resulte esencial para entender la democracia moderna.En este libro, Gary W. Cox muestra que las leyes electorales plantean una serie de problemas de coordinación que los actores políticos deben resolver. Por ejemplo, bajo la norma del pluralismo, no todos los candidatos izquierdistas a la...

This collection gathers poems from throughout Joy Harjo's twenty-eight-year career, beginning in 1973 in the age marked by the takeover at Wounded Knee and the rejuvenation of indigenous cultures in the world through poetry and music. How We Became Human explores its title question in poems of sustaining grace.

Of more than a million pages of Hitler's military conferences that were recorded, about 1, 000 survived destruction. This book contains newly discovered documents never before published.

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- Charts & Diagrams Additional Facts - Photo Glossary - Index

Ellwood's compelling autobiography offers a unique look on the early development of the Quaker movement in 17th century in England and its battles over religious freedom. Now back in print with a new introduction, this book will be of interest to many Quakers, plus many social and religious historians.

Is your child a "picky" eater or a full-fledged resistant eater? Does he or she eat only 3-20 foods, refusing all others? Eat from only one food group? Gag, tantrum, or become anxious if you introduce new foods? If so, you have a resistant eater. Learn the possible causes, when you need professional help, and how to deal with the behavior at home. Learn why "Don't play with your food!" and "Clean your plate!" - along with many other old saws -...

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