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Weirdest World Borders

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Author : Jasper Holt
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-03-31

Weirdest World Borders written by Jasper Holt and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-31 with History categories.

Weirdest World Borders explores the fascinating and often bizarre world of international boundaries, revealing how history, politics, and even geographical quirks have shaped the lines on our maps. It's more than just geography; it's a journey through the stories that explain how unusual frontiers came to be. For instance, many borders were drawn without considering existing ethnic or tribal distributions, a direct consequence of colonialism. Also, treaties and wars have significantly impacted border creation, leading to many odd situations we see today. The book examines key aspects of border creation and maintenance, such as the legacy of colonialism, the impact of treaties and wars, and the everyday lives of people living in these regions. Understanding these topics is crucial for grasping the complexities of international relations and the human consequences of boundary-making. It progresses by first presenting peculiar examples, then delving into case studies grouped thematically, like colonial partitions in Africa and Asia, or European borders shaped by conflict. It offers a unique perspective by combining rigorous historical research with accessible storytelling, making it valuable to anyone interested in world history, travel, and the forces that shape our world.

Weird Ir

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Author : David Bell Mislan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-05-19

Weird Ir written by David Bell Mislan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-19 with Political Science categories.

​The scholarly study of international relations tends to go over the same cases, issues, and themes. This book addresses this by challenging readers to think creatively about international politics. It highlights some of the strangest and rarest phenomena in diplomacy and world politics. Comprised of a series of vignettes and organized by common themes like nonsensical borders, quasi-countries, and diplomatic taboos, Weird IR encourages readers to think critically about the discipline without losing one's sense of humor completely.

Uncle John S Weird Weird World Epic

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Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-11-01

Uncle John S Weird Weird World Epic written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-01 with Humor categories.

A collection of some of the wildest and weirdest trivia packed with incredible facts, obscure history, interesting origins, bizarre quotes, and more. The second fully illustrated entry in Uncle John’s popular new Weird, Weird World series opens a portal to the bizarre. It’s page after page of unbelievable history, odd origins, tales of amazing luck, kooky conspiracy theories, epic fails, astounding facts, and some things that are so weird that they defy description. That’s where the pictures come in: Hundreds of eye-popping photographs and illustrations take the humor and the fun to a whole new dimension . . . to the EPIC zone! Read about . . . • How to Hypnotize a Chicken • The Origin of the Lie Detector • Weirdest Ways to Die at National Parks • Feral Cat Day and Other Strange-But-Real Holidays • Here Comes the Spammobile! • Keith Urban Legends • The Power of Poo • Winners of “Ugly Dog” Contests • Weird World Records • TV Shows That Were All a Dream • Kalshnikov Pat & the Helicopter Jailbreakers • Odd-phrodisiacs • Japan’s Most Surreal Video Games • News Pundits Gone Wild • The Pacific Garbage Patch • Calamity Jane and the Old West’s Toughest Gals • What Your Nose Says About Your Love Life • Scams That Could Only Be Pulled Off by Identical Twins • Anarchy in the E.R. And much, much more

Weird World War Iii

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Author : Sean Patrick Hazlett
language : en
Publisher: Baen Books
Release Date : 2020-10-06

Weird World War Iii written by Sean Patrick Hazlett and has been published by Baen Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Fiction categories.

TALES OF THE WAR THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN What if the United States had gone to war with the Soviet Union? What if these rival superpowers had fought on land, sea, air, and the astral plane? What if the Soviets and Americans had struggled for dominion across parallel dimensions or on the surface of the moon? How would the world have changed? What wonders would have been unveiled? What terrors would have haunted mankind from those dark and dismal dimensions? Come closer, peer through a glass darkly, and discover the horrifying alternative visions of World War III from some of today’s greatest minds in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Includes new stories by David Drake, Brad R. Torgersen, Mike Resnick, Sarah A. Hoyt, and many more! About the Contributors: “Drake couldn’t write a bad action scene at gunpoint.”—Booklist on David Drake "He's one of the most talented authors I've ever read."—Larry Correia on Brad R. Torgersen “[A] tour de force: logical, built from assumptions with no contradictions . . . gripping.”—Jerry Pournelle on Sarah A. Hoyt "Lostetter remains at the forefront of innovation in hard science fiction.”—Publishers Weekly on Marina J. Lostetter Contributors: David Drake Brian Trent Mike Resnick Erica Satifka Brad R. Torgersen Kevin Andrew Murphy Dr. Xander Lostetter and Marina J. Lostetter Martin L. Shoemaker Sarah A. Hoyt Deborah A. Wolf Stephen Lawson Ville Meriläinen Peter J. Wacks and Bryan Thomas Schmidt Alex Shvartsman C.L. Kagmi Nick Mamatas T.C. McCarthy Eric James Stone John Langan

Borders And Border Crossings In The Contemporary British Short Story

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Author : Barbara Korte
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-01-02

Borders And Border Crossings In The Contemporary British Short Story written by Barbara Korte and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-02 with Literary Criticism categories.

This book represents a contribution to both border studies and short story studies. In today’s world, there is ample evidence of the return of borders worldwide: as material reality, as a concept, and as a way of thinking. This collection of critical essays focuses on the ways in which the contemporary British short story mirrors, questions and engages with border issues in national and individual life. At the same time, the concept of the border, as well as neighbouring notions of liminality and intersectionality, is used to illuminate the short story’s unique aesthetic potential. The first section, “Geopolitics and Grievable Lives”, includes chapters that address the various ways in which contemporary stories engage with our newly bordered world and borders within contemporary Britain. The second section examines how British short stories engage with “Ethnicity and Liminal Identities”, while the third, “Animal Encounters and Metamorphic Bodies”, focuses on stories concerned with epistemological borders and borderlands of existence and identity. Taken together, the chapters in this volume demonstrate the varied and complex ways in which British short stories in the twenty-first century engage with the concept of the border.

Earthly Order

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Author : Saleem H. Ali
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2022

Earthly Order written by Saleem H. Ali 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 2022 with Business & Economics categories.

As global leaders worry about a "new world order" following the pandemic, Earthly Order: How Natural Laws Define Human Life considers how such pronouncements are ultimately dependent on natural laws, which need to be understood by the public, to foster sustainable economic and political systems.

Weird World War Iv

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Author : Sean Patrick Hazlett
language : en
Publisher: Baen Books
Release Date : 2022-03-01

Weird World War Iv written by Sean Patrick Hazlett and has been published by Baen Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-01 with Fiction categories.

NEW STORIES OF FUTURE WARFARE FROM THE HOTTEST NAMES IN SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND HORROR TALES OF THE WAR BEYOND THE NEXT What if there were a war after Armageddon? How would the survivors emerging from World War III’s radioactive slag heaps fight in this conflict? Would they wage it with sticks and stones…and sorcery? Or would they use more refined weapons, elevating lawfare to an art and unleashing bureaucratic nightmares worse than death? Would they struggle against themselves or inter-dimensional invaders? What horrors from the desolate darkness might slither into the light? Wipe away the ashes of civilization and peer into a pit of atomic glass to witness the haunting visions of World War IV from today’s greatest minds in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Contributors include: Jonathan Maberry Steven Barnes D.J. Butler Brad R. Torgersen Martin L. Shoemaker T.C. McCarthy Eric James Stone Stephen Lawson Freddy Costello and Michael Z. Williamson Laird Barron Nick Mamatas Brian Trent Erica L. Satifka Kevin Andrew Murphy Maurice Broaddus and Rodney Carlstrom David VonAllmen Deborah A. Wolf Nina Kiriki Hoffman Julie Frost Weston Ochse John Langan Will they find answers there, or is this only the first stage in their search? At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Weird World War IV: "Editor Hazlett follows Weird World War III by looking even further into the future at the war after the next big one. As such, these 21 skirmishes are not straight extrapolations of present-day politics but veer into alternate timelines in which dinosaurs invade to escape their own troubles (“Reflections in Lizard-Time” by Brian Trent) or artificial intelligences reshape humans into new species suitable for the poisoned Earth (“Mea Kaua” by Stephen Lawson). Cosmic horrors are summoned by combatants in “Deep Trouble” by Jonathan Mayberry and beaten back by “elder beasts” from African myths in “The Door of Return” by Maurice Broaddus and Rodney Carlstrom. Not every story quite fits the theme of a war to follow the next war, but all feature postapocalyptic settings where conflict brews. The best, like “Wave Forms” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman and John Langan’s Arthurian “Future and Once,” keep the battle to come a tantalizing tease. The broad ideological range here—“The Eureka Alternative” by Brad Torgersen blames the apocalypse on wokeness, while Weston Ochse’s “A Day in the Life of a Suicide Geomancer” critiques the MAGA crowd—means not every story will be for every military SF reader, but the sheer weirdness of many of these pieces is a testament to the genre’s creativity and verve." —Publishers Weekly "Although this might seem to be a limited theme, the various authors have risen to the challenge, and produced a wide variety of fiction incorporating science fiction and fantasy concepts into tales of struggles that do not always take place on battlefields." —Tangent

Weird Driving

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Author : Marcus Blackwell
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2024-10-16

Weird Driving written by Marcus Blackwell and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-16 with Travel categories.

""Weird Driving"" takes readers on a fascinating journey through the world's most unusual traffic laws and driving customs. This unique travel reference explores the quirky, often humorous, and sometimes baffling regulations that govern our roads across the globe. From the prohibition of driving blindfolded in Alabama to the ban on eating while driving in Cyprus, the book uncovers a wealth of strange vehicular traditions that reflect the diverse cultural, historical, and environmental factors shaping our driving experiences. The book is structured into four main sections, progressing from an introduction to weird driving laws and customs to specific examples grouped by themes, followed by an analysis of the reasons behind these rules, and concluding with their implications for international travelers. By examining the evolution of driving laws since the advent of automobiles, ""Weird Driving"" argues that traffic regulations are not merely practical safety measures but windows into the unique values and beliefs of different societies. This perspective encourages readers to view driving as a cultural phenomenon, offering insights into the complex interplay between law, culture, and technology on our roads. What sets this book apart is its blend of serious analysis and entertaining anecdotes, making it an invaluable resource for travel enthusiasts, legal professionals, and cultural studies scholars alike. With its accessible language and engaging style, ""Weird Driving"" challenges readers to think critically about the rules they follow on the road, providing a newfound appreciation for the complexities and curiosities of global driving practices.

Weird World War China

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Author : Sean Patrick Hazlett
language : en
Publisher: Baen Books
Release Date : 2024-01-02

Weird World War China written by Sean Patrick Hazlett and has been published by Baen Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-02 with Fiction categories.

When the United States and China clash, the world will never be the same, especially when forces beyond reality threaten to intervene. What if the United States went to war with the People’s Republic of China? How would these rivals fight for supremacy on land, sea, air, and across the stochastic streams of time? What wonder weapons would be unleashed? What horrors would emerge from the eradiated sludge of the South China Sea? What heroes would rise and forever change the course of history? Tread into the deepest and darkest dimensions of the multiverse, gaze through a kaleidoscope of fractured realities, and bear witness to the disturbing visions of World War III from today’s greatest minds in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Stories by: Larry Correia, Steve Diamond, David Drake, Nick Mamatas, Brian Trent, Martin L. Shoemaker, Blaine L. Pardoe, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Julian Michael Carver, D.J. Butler, David J. West, Sean Patrick Hazlett, Deborah A. Wolf, Stephen Lawson, Erica L. Satifka, Rob McMonigal, Brenda Clough, Kevin Ikenberry, Brad R. Torgersen, T.C. McCarthy, Nadia Bulkin, Freddy Costello, and Michael Z. Williamson.

X99

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Author : John C. Robles
language : en
Publisher: Palibrio
Release Date : 2012-07

X99 written by John C. Robles and has been published by Palibrio this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07 with Fiction categories.

Read X99 and the biblical change. You can read some of the biggest stories of the world. Through reading antique manuscripts, you would know how people from the past expected economy to be nowadays, from the Dead Sea Rolls, to the Philadelphia experiments. Find out about the economy of the future and be prepared for it, since, there will be credit to everything to 30 years in low interests. Find out, what the geopolitics of the future is and how it will be. Be prepared for the world of tomorrow... reading this book which exhibits how it will be and how super spies and advisers saved route, satellite this world.