Island Turmoil

Island Turmoil
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Publisher : Harlequin Books
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 0373112831
ISBN-13 : 9780373112838
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Island Turmoil by : Annabel Murray

Download or read book Island Turmoil written by Annabel Murray and published by Harlequin Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Island Turmoil by Annabel Murray released on May 25, 1990 is available now for purchase.

A World of Turmoil

A World of Turmoil
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Publisher : MSU Press
Total Pages : 291
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ISBN-10 : 9781611863925
ISBN-13 : 1611863929
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A World of Turmoil by : Stephen J. Hartnett

Download or read book A World of Turmoil written by Stephen J. Hartnett and published by MSU Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States, the People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan have danced on the knife’s edge of war for more than seventy years. A work of sweeping historical vision, A World of Turmoil offers case studies of five critical moments: the end of World War II and the start of the Long Cold War; the almost-nuclear war over the Quemoy Islands in 1954–1955; the détente, deceptions, and denials surrounding the 1972 Shanghai Communiqué; the Taiwan Strait Crisis of 1995–1996; and the rise of postcolonial nationalism in contemporary Taiwan. Diagnosing the communication dispositions that structured these events reveals that leaders in all three nations have fallen back on crippling stereotypes and self-serving denials in their diplomacy. The first communication-based study of its kind, this book merges history, rhetorical criticism, and advocacy in a tour de force of international scholarship. By mapping the history of miscommunication between the United States, China, and Taiwan, this provocative study shows where and how our entwined relationships have gone wrong, clearing the way for renewed dialogue, enhanced trust, and new understandings.

U2

U2
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 414
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ISBN-10 : 9781250027900
ISBN-13 : 125002790X
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Book Synopsis U2 by : John Jobling

Download or read book U2 written by John Jobling and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Jobling takes readers beyond the myth in this unauthorized biography of U2 to present the first comprehensive account of the illustrious Irish rockers in 25 years. Drawing on extensive interviews with insiders including record label scouts, studio presidents, politicians, music critics, and childhood friends, Jobling investigates the U2's most personal relationships and controversial business practices, delivering a vivid portrait that traces the rock phenomenon from its conception to post-punk champions to political crusaders. Filled with captivating revelations, reader will learn: - How Bono, the Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr. worshiped with a Charismatic Christian church that practiced speaking in tongues during the band's early days - Insider stories of the genesis and recording of classic albums such as The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby - Creative tensions within the band and power struggles among management - How the disappointments of the Rattle and Hum film and PopMart Tour spurred the band to greater creative heights - Both the successes and controversies of Bono's wide-sweeping philanthropic and political ventures - The disconnect between the band's personal lives and public personas Sure to inspire debate with every music lover, U2: The Definitive Biography humanizes the band and paints an honest picture of a band's rise to the top, plunging into the heart and underlying soul of this iconic rock and roll band.

Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica

Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 568
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822016246993
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

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Download or read book Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Island at the Center of the World

The Island at the Center of the World
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 418
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ISBN-10 : 9781400096336
ISBN-13 : 1400096332
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Island at the Center of the World by : Russell Shorto

Download or read book The Island at the Center of the World written by Russell Shorto and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2005-04-12 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a riveting, groundbreaking narrative, Russell Shorto tells the story of New Netherland, the Dutch colony which pre-dated the Pilgrims and established ideals of tolerance and individual rights that shaped American history. "Astonishing . . . A book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past." --The New York Times When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to disappear into myths about an island purchased for 24 dollars and a cartoonish peg-legged governor. But the story of the Dutch colony of New Netherland was merely lost, not destroyed: 12,000 pages of its records–recently declared a national treasure–are now being translated. Russell Shorto draws on this remarkable archive in The Island at the Center of the World, which has been hailed by The New York Times as “a book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past.” The Dutch colony pre-dated the “original” thirteen colonies, yet it seems strikingly familiar. Its capital was cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic, and its citizens valued free trade, individual rights, and religious freedom. Their champion was a progressive, young lawyer named Adriaen van der Donck, who emerges in these pages as a forgotten American patriot and whose political vision brought him into conflict with Peter Stuyvesant, the autocratic director of the Dutch colony. The struggle between these two strong-willed men laid the foundation for New York City and helped shape American culture. The Island at the Center of the World uncovers a lost world and offers a surprising new perspective on our own.

Sailing Directions (planning Guide & Enroute).

Sailing Directions (planning Guide & Enroute).
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015054024230
ISBN-13 :
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Download or read book Sailing Directions (planning Guide & Enroute). written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The U.S. Marine Corps in Crisis

The U.S. Marine Corps in Crisis
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Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 087249635X
ISBN-13 : 9780872496354
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Book Synopsis The U.S. Marine Corps in Crisis by : Keith Fleming

Download or read book The U.S. Marine Corps in Crisis written by Keith Fleming and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The most recent full-scale study of the Ribbon Creek incident... The book has a longer perspective on the incident than earlier studies, & it includes aids to further research for serious students.'--Booklist.