From Foot Soldier To Elite
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From Foot Soldier To Elite
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Author : Lord Priest
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2011-07-15
From Foot Soldier To Elite written by Lord Priest and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-15 with Fiction categories.
From Foot Solider To Elite is a story about a young man's struggle to survive the mean streets of Chicago,after the death of both his parents which spirals him into a world of drugs, gangs, and violence
Warriors Of Medieval Japan
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Author : Stephen Turnbull
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-09-20
Warriors Of Medieval Japan written by Stephen Turnbull and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-20 with History categories.
Driven by strict codes of honour and bound by deep allegiances of rank, family or religion, the elite warriors of medieval Japan were bold fighters, loyal comrades and deadly enemies. With rare material from Japanese sources and lavish artwork and photography, this book examines the military lives, beliefs and battle experience of four formidable warrior types – samurai, ninja, warrior monk and ashigaru foot soldier – resulting in a highly authoritative account of Japan's warrior elite. Warriors of Medieval Japan combines material previously published as Warrior 29: Ashigaru 1467-1649, Warrior 64: Ninja AD 1460-1650, and Warrior 70: Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949-1603, with an added section on Samurai, additional images, and an updated introduction and conclusion.
Flying General
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Author : Lei Da Yang
language : en
Publisher: Devneybooks
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Flying General written by Lei Da Yang and has been published by Devneybooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Art categories.
First, the protagonist in the book, Lu Bu, was born in poverty, which doomed him to be out of touch with most intellectuals from the gentry. Because the discrimination against commoners by the gentry and the gate valve is very serious. For example, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the relatives of Emperor Wu of Song Wudi visited the cremation's house, and were met with cold reception and even insulted by the cremation, and Emperor Wu of could only submit to humiliation. This shows that the contradiction between the two sides is sharp.
The Way Of The Three Kingdoms
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Author : Zhang Wei
language : en
Publisher: Devneybooks
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The Way Of The Three Kingdoms written by Zhang Wei and has been published by Devneybooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Art categories.
Listening to colleagues Wang Yuliang and Li Rucai sitting beside him, Zhang Xiaobai stopped tapping on the keyboard, leaned back and turned to look at them. "It's not that I won't go, it's just .." Zhang Xiaobai seemed awkward
The Medieval Crossbow
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Author : Stuart Ellis-Gorman
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2022-07-20
The Medieval Crossbow written by Stuart Ellis-Gorman and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-20 with History categories.
An in-depth, illustrated history and technical study of this iconic weapon of the Middle Ages. The crossbow is an iconic weapon of the Middle Ages and, alongside the longbow, one of the most effective ranged weapons of the pre-gunpowder era. Unfortunately, despite its general fame it has been decades since an in-depth history of the medieval crossbow has been published, which is why Stuart Ellis-Gorman’s detailed, accessible, and highly illustrated study is so valuable. The Medieval Crossbow approaches the history of the crossbow from two directions. The first is a technical study of the design and construction of the medieval crossbow, the many different kinds of crossbows used during the Middle Ages, and finally a consideration of the relationship between crossbows and art. The second half of the book explores the history of the crossbow, from its origins in ancient China to its decline in sixteenth-century Europe. Along the way it explores the challenges in deciphering the crossbow’s early medieval history as well as its prominence in warfare and sport shooting in the High and Later Middle Ages. This fascinating book brings together the work of a wide range of accomplished crossbow scholars and incorporates the author’s own original research to create an account of the medieval crossbow that will appeal to anyone looking to gain an insight into one of the most important weapons of the Middle Ages.
Blood Rites
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Author : Barbara Ehrenreich
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-01-07
Blood Rites written by Barbara Ehrenreich and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-07 with Social Science categories.
A New York Times Notable BookAn ALA Notable Book "Original and illuminating." --The Washington Post What draws our species to war? What makes us see violence as a kind of sacred duty, or a ritual that boys must undergo to "become" men? Newly reissued in paperback, Blood Rites takes readers on an original journey from the elaborate human sacrifices of the ancient world to the carnage and holocaust of twentieth-century "total war." Ehrenreich sifts deftly through the fragile records of prehistory and discovers the wellspring of war in an unexpected place -- not in a "killer instinct" unique to the males of our species, but in the blood rites early humans performed to reenact their terrifying experiences of predation by stronger carnivores. Brilliant in conception and rich in scope, Blood Rites is a monumental work that continues to transform our understanding of the greatest single threat to human life.
Wages Of Rebellion
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Author : Chris Hedges
language : en
Publisher: Bold Type Books
Release Date : 2015-05-12
Wages Of Rebellion written by Chris Hedges and has been published by Bold Type Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-12 with Political Science categories.
Revolutions come in waves and cycles. We are again riding the crest of a revolutionary epic, much like 1848 or 1917, from the Arab Spring to movements against austerity in Greece to the Occupy movement. In Wages of Rebellion, Chris Hedges -- who has chronicled the malaise and sickness of a society in terminal moral decline in his books Empire of Illusion and Death of the Liberal Class -- investigates what social and psychological factors cause revolution, rebellion, and resistance. Drawing on an ambitious overview of prominent philosophers, historians, and literary figures he shows not only the harbingers of a coming crisis but also the nascent seeds of rebellion. Hedges' message is clear: popular uprisings in the United States and around the world are inevitable in the face of environmental destruction and wealth polarization. Focusing on the stories of rebels from around the world and throughout history, Hedges investigates what it takes to be a rebel in modern times. Utilizing the work of Reinhold Niebuhr, Hedges describes the motivation that guides the actions of rebels as "sublime madness" -- the state of passion that causes the rebel to engage in an unavailing fight against overwhelmingly powerful and oppressive forces. For Hedges, resistance is carried out not for its success, but as a moral imperative that affirms life. Those who rise up against the odds will be those endowed with this "sublime madness." From South African activists who dedicated their lives to ending apartheid, to contemporary anti-fracking protests in Alberta, Canada, to whistleblowers in pursuit of transparency, Wages of Rebellion shows the cost of a life committed to speaking the truth and demanding justice. Hedges has penned an indispensable guide to rebellion.
The Sins Of Silas
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Author : D.M. Cain
language : en
Publisher: Next Chapter
Release Date : 2023-06-27
The Sins Of Silas written by D.M. Cain and has been published by Next Chapter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-27 with Fiction categories.
Poverty is rife on the streets of Belkeep. An ancient conflict with the Children of Light saps the country’s resources. Silas Wilder may have been born into the royal family, but he has no interest in their eternal war. Silas is more concerned with the issues at home: homelessness, disease and poverty ravage the city while those in charge spend their time planning battles in faraway lands. A rising star on the streets, Silas is known as the ‘Champion of the Slums’, striving to provide a decent life, and a purpose, for those who have none. As with all those born into the eternal war, he cannot escape his destiny for long. After a chance encounter with a mysterious figure points him towards an ancient text, Silas finds himself dragged into a role he is tragically underprepared for. Now, it's up to him to rise to the occasion and claim his true position in life - or perish.
The Light And Shadow Chronicles Books 1 3
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Author : D.M. Cain
language : en
Publisher: Next Chapter
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Light And Shadow Chronicles Books 1 3 written by D.M. Cain and has been published by Next Chapter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with Fiction categories.
Books 1-3 in 'The Light And Shadow Chronicles', a series of fantasy novels by D.M. Cain, now available in one volume! A Chronicle Of Chaos: In a realm ravaged by war, two warriors of opposing factions strike up an intense rivalry, but their obsession to defeat one another only leads them closer together. When the forces of Light and Darkness collide, where will their loyalties lie? The Shield of Soren: Soren Nitaya is the youngest soldier ever to become an apprentice to the legendary warrior, Raven Lennox, but the young prince seems to be more interested in causing mischief than in mastering weapons. After unwittingly unleashing a deadly threat, Soren must take a perilous journey deep into the enemy's land. But does he have what it takes to save his country before the Brotherhood destroys everyone and everything he loves? The Sins of Silas: Silas Wilder may have been born into the royal family, but he has no interest in their eternal war. A rising star on the streets, Silas is known as the ‘Champion of the Slums’, striving to provide a decent life, and a purpose, for those who have none. But he cannot escape his destiny for long, and soon he finds himself dragged into a role he is tragically underprepared for. Now, it's up to him to rise to the occasion and claim his true position in life - or perish.
The Role Of Elites In Economic Development
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Author : the late Alice H. Amsden
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-09-27
The Role Of Elites In Economic Development written by the late Alice H. Amsden and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Elites have a disproportionate impact on development outcomes. While a country's endowments constitute the deep determinates of growth, the trajectory they follow is shaped by the actions of elites. But what factors affect whether elites use their influence for individual gain or national welfare? To what extent do they see poverty as a problem? And are their actions today constrained by institutions and norms established in the past? This volume looks at case studies from South Africa to China to seek a better understanding of the dynamics behind how elites decide to engage with economic development. Approaches include economic modelling, social surveys, theoretical analysis, and program evaluation. These different methods explore the relationship between elites and development outcomes from five angles: the participation and reaction of elites to institutional creation and change, how economic changes affect elite formation and circulation, elite perceptions of national welfare, the extent to which state capacity is part of elite self-identity, and how elites interact with non-elites.