Harsh Lessons

Harsh Lessons
Author: L. J. Kendall
Publisher: L. J. Kendall
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2016-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1925430065

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Raised at the Institute for Paranormal Dysfunction to test Dr Alex Harmon's theories, Leeth's magic took everyone by surprise. And now, she and her abusive guardian have been taken by a covert government agency where Leeth is training to become their assassin. But Leeth is both more dangerous than they know, and too innocent for her own good. Sent "back" to school to learn some much-needed social skills – under strict instructions not to kill – Leeth is singularly ill-equipped to deal with the challenges of a normal life. She wants to belong, but has little idea how to fit in – let alone how mean girls can be. Nor does she know that an uncanny and ruthless killer, the product of a madman's insane magic, hunts her. Leeth has some harsh lessons to learn. She'd better learn fast.

Harsh Lessons

Harsh Lessons
Author: Ben Barry
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 042962672X

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The recent Afghanistan and Iraq wars were very controversial. The conflicts’ casualties, intractability and the apparent failure of the US and its allies to achieve their objectives mean that many see the wars as failures. This resulted in a loss of confidence in the West of the utility of force as an instrument of state power. Both wars have been well described by journalists. There is no shortage of memoirs. But there is little discussion of how the conduct of these wars and capabilities of the forces involved changed and evolved, and of the implications of these developments for future warfare. This book gives readers a clear understanding of the military character dynamics of both wars and how these changed between 2001 and 2014. This includes the strategy, operations, tactics and technology of the forces of the US and its allies, Afghan and Iraqi government forces as well as insurgents and militias, showing how they evolved over time. Many of these developments have wider relevance to future conflicts. The book identifies those that are of potential wider application to US, NATO and other western forces, to insurgents, as well as to forces of states that might choose to confront the west militarily.

Harsh Lessons

Harsh Lessons
Author: Ben Barry
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 0429628366

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The recent Afghanistan and Iraq wars were very controversial. The conflicts’ casualties, intractability and the apparent failure of the US and its allies to achieve their objectives mean that many see the wars as failures. This resulted in a loss of confidence in the West of the utility of force as an instrument of state power. Both wars have been well described by journalists. There is no shortage of memoirs. But there is little discussion of how the conduct of these wars and capabilities of the forces involved changed and evolved, and of the implications of these developments for future warfare. This book gives readers a clear understanding of the military character dynamics of both wars and how these changed between 2001 and 2014. This includes the strategy, operations, tactics and technology of the forces of the US and its allies, Afghan and Iraqi government forces as well as insurgents and militias, showing how they evolved over time. Many of these developments have wider relevance to future conflicts. The book identifies those that are of potential wider application to US, NATO and other western forces, to insurgents, as well as to forces of states that might choose to confront the west militarily.

The Magicians Trilogy Books 1-3

The Magicians Trilogy Books 1-3
Author: Lev Grossman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1415
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101664908

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The entire #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy, including The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land, now available in one ebook bundle The Magicians Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory, and real life is disappointing by comparison. When Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to an elite, secret college of magic, it looks like his wildest dreams may have come true. But his newfound powers lead him down a rabbit hole of hedonism and disillusionment, and ultimately to the dark secret behind the story of Fillory. The land of his childhood fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he ever could have imagined . . . The Magicians is one of the most daring and inventive works of literary fantasy in years. No one who has escaped into the worlds of Narnia and Harry Potter should miss this breathtaking return to the landscape of the imagination. The Magician King Quentin Coldwater should be happy. He escaped a miserable Brooklyn childhood, matriculated at a secret college for magic, and graduated to discover that Fillory—a fictional utopia—was actually real. But even as a Fillorian king, Quentin finds little peace. His old restlessness returns, and he longs for the thrills a heroic quest can bring. Accompanied by his oldest friend, Julia, Quentin sets off—only to somehow wind up back in the real-world and not in Fillory, as they’d hoped. As the pair struggle to find their way back to their lost kingdom, Quentin is forced to rely on Julia’s illicitly learned sorcery as they face a sinister threat in a world very far from the beloved fantasy novels of their youth. The Magician's Land Quentin Coldwater has lost everything. He has been cast out of Fillory, the secret magical world of his childhood dreams that he once ruled. With nothing left to lose he returns to where his story began, the Brakebills Preparatory College of Magic. But he can’t hide from his past, and it’s not long before it comes looking for him. Meanwhile, the magical barriers that keep Fillory safe are failing, and barbarians from the north have invaded. Eliot and Janet, the rulers of Fillory, embark on a final quest to save their beloved world, only to discover a situation far more complex—and far more dire—than anyone had envisioned. Along with Plum, a brilliant young magician with a dark secret of her own, Quentin sets out on a crooked path through a magical demimonde of gray magic and desperate characters. His new life takes him back to old haunts, like Antarctica and the Neitherlands, and old friends he thought were lost forever. The Magician’s Land is an intricate and fantastical thriller, and an epic of love and redemption that brings the Magicians trilogy to a magnificent conclusion, confirming it as one of the great achievements in modern fantasy.

Decoding Al-Qaeda's Strategy

Decoding Al-Qaeda's Strategy
Author: Michael Ryan
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-07-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0231163843

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The first book to draw a blueprint for defeating al-Qaeda on ideological rather than military grounds.

AnKariah

AnKariah
Author: Rebecca Keystone
Publisher: Lightforged Pty Ltd
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2004-11-06
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0975249509

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This is a journey of epic proportions, about AnKariah, the daughter of an Ascended Master. AnKariah is appointed a Royal Commission by the Etheric Council of Heaven to attend a unique Soul Group when she attends Terra (Earth), called the Gemini Creation. For each time she is reincarnated, a little more of the Veil of Forgetfulness is lifted from her Soul. However, by her sixteenth incarnation, AnKariah finds herself balancing precariously on the boarders, between Heaven's realms & Earth. This beautiful & passionate journey of AnKariah, spans from the beginning of Earths existence to today, as she discovers a unique gift to understand the true reason for Mortal life, by drawing the veil and opening the window to Heaven, reuniting with her Angelic Pyrocynian Family on Pontorria, Home of the Ancient One’s. This novel is G-rated and can be read from about 14yrs up. I do highly recommend this book for anyone in need of direction to find your true and precious meaning at the most crucial time in our world in this world.

THE CHINESE-AMERICAN METHOD

THE CHINESE-AMERICAN METHOD
Author: Linda Hu; John X. Wang
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-01-24
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1466968435

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Raising a child is challenging for many parents, especially for a new, immigrant family. For those parents, they not only have to face the challenges of integrating themselves into a new environment, but they also need to handle the conflicts coming from two cultural backgrounds. Like many Chinese Americans, the authors inherited the traditional Chinese culture. Yet they also opened their minds and embraced their new culture. Through the collisions of these two cultures, they developed a unique parenting strategy: a combination of the best of both worlds to educate their children. This approach offered them a cutting edge in developing their children to be among the most competitive. As they raised their children, they • held parties to build their children’s social groups; • used teamwork to create a harmonious family, strengthening the family bonds; • helped their children excel in academic competitions; • taught their children how to be rigorous and strive for perfection; • inspired their children to explore innovative strategies to overcome obstacles; • developed their children’s creativity, leadership, and initiative; • encouraged their children to be involved in the community; and • gave their children freedom to develop their individual personalities and discover their full potentials. The authors believe that their story will be beneficial to other parents and also provide a new perspective of Chinese American families for mainstream Americans.

Astrology for Self Empowerment

Astrology for Self Empowerment
Author: Dovid Strusiner
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2000
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781567186444

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What can you do with your astrological birth chart? If you're an astrologer, you learn amazing information about your personality and make predictions. If you're not an astrologer, you can puzzle over the circles and symbols--until now. Astrology for Self-Empowerment by Dovid Strusiner moves astrology to entirely new realms, making this a must for both the astrological expert and those unfamiliar with the science. It takes the basic information from the chart and shows you how to change your life so you can achieve your spiritual and worldly goals easily. The technique starts with the birth chart. If you are an astrologer, you can draw this yourself. If not, the book includes a coupon to receive a free natal chart. Even the postage is paid. The book describes the basic meanings of the sun signs, planets, and more--but that is just the start--Astrology for Self-Empowerment shows that you are not at the mercy of the planets and stars. Instead, you can use their archetypal power to: ·Create the future you want ·Overcome self-defeating subconscious programming ·Create a life that is richer in every way This book shows you how to do this with techniques of self-exploration, visualization, affirmation, invocation, breath work, and working with the gems and crystals associated with the planets and signs. These are tied together in a powerful and easy-to-use program for self-change and empowerment. Examples show you how to do this easily for yourself. Astrology for Self-Empowerment will empower you to change your universe and become what you want to be. You owe it to yourself to get this book. This is a Print-on-Demand title. Please allow an additional 2-3 days for delivery

What Else Should I Read?

What Else Should I Read?
Author: Matthew L. Berman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1996-08-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313077770

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In answer to the perennial question "What else should I read?", these innovative resources go beyond linear listings of suggestions to help students find books through a variety of directions, including subject, author, and genre. Each guide contains approximately 30 displayable bookwebs that can be used as posters, with reproducible bookmarks that list related titles and fit into pockets on the posters. Each web leads users to 8 to 14 related topics that have lists of relevant books with their authors and brief LC descriptions. Detailed author, title, and subject indexes make further exploration easy. Hundreds of the best fiction books for young readers, titles commonly found in school library collections, are covered in the webs. The visual, nonlinear features of these books make them unique and user-friendly tools for educators and students alike. Perfect for the bulletin board, the bookwebs are a great way to stimulate reading!

The Greatest Game Ever Played

The Greatest Game Ever Played
Author: Mark Frost
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2002-11-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1401381863

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THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED is the story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children, broke down rigid social barriers that made their sport accessible to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond, positioning golf as one of the most widely played games in the world. Ouimet and Vardon were two men from different generations and vastly different corners of the world whose lives, unbeknownst to them at the time, bore remarkable similarities, setting them on parallel paths that led with a kind of fated inevitability to their epic battle at Brookline years in the future. This collision resulted in the big bang' that gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today. For Mark Frost, Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon represent everything that's right about sports in general and sportsmen in particular; gentlemen, champions, teachers, leaders, and each in their own quiet way, heroes. In THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, Frost attempts to create penetrating studies of both of these men, along with over dozens of the game's seminal figures, within the dramatic framework offered by the tournament when they finally met, one of the most thrilling sports events in history, the 1913 U.S. Open.