A Scrap of Paper
A Scrap of Paper

Author: Isabel V. Hull

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2014-04-16

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 0801470641

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In A Scrap of Paper, Isabel V. Hull compares wartime decision making in Germany, Great Britain, and France, weighing the impact of legal considerations in each. She demonstrates how differences in state structures and legal traditions shaped the way the three belligerents fought the war. Hull focuses on seven cases: Belgian neutrality, the land war in the west, the occupation of enemy territory, the blockade, unrestricted submarine warfare, the introduction of new weaponry, and reprisals. A Scrap of Paper reconstructs the debates over military decision-making and clarifies the role law played—where it constrained action, where it was manipulated, where it was ignored, and how it developed in combat—in each case. A Scrap of Paper is a passionate defense of the role that the law must play to govern interstate relations in both peace and war.

Scraps of Paper
Scraps of Paper

Author: Kathryn Meyer Griffith

Publisher: Kathryn Meyer Griffith

Published:

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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Abigail Sutton’s beloved husband walks out one night, doesn’t return, and two years later is found dead, a victim of a long ago crime. It’s made her sympathetic to the missing and their families. Starting her new life, Abigail moves to small town and buys a fixer-upper house left empty when old Edna Summers died. Once it was also home to Edna’s younger sister, Emily, and her two children, Jenny and Christopher, who, people believe, drove away one night, thirty years ago, and just never came back. But in renovating the house Abigail finds scraps of paper hidden behind baseboards and tucked beneath the porch that hint the three could have been victims of foul play. Then she finds their graves hidden in the woods behind the house and with the help of eccentric townspeople and ex-homicide detective, Frank Lester, she discovers the three were murdered. Then she and Frank try to uncover who killed them and why…but in the process awaken the ire of the murderer. *** murder, murder mystery, thriller, suspense, ghosts, romance, homicide, Kathryn Meyer Griffith, investigation,small town, cozy mystery, mystery

All For a Scrap of Paper
All For a Scrap of Paper

Author: Joseph Hocking

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2020-07-30

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 3752372982

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Reproduction of the original: All For a Scrap of Paper by Joseph Hocking

Scrap! The Book
Scrap! The Book

Author: Adela Silvestre

Publisher: Monsa Publications

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788417557102

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My name is Adela Silvestre, but as soon as the Instagram homepage welcomes me I'm magically transformed into The Mint Feather, a crafter who loves scrapbooking, Home Decor, and product photography. There, I explore all kinds of handicrafts or fields of art. I absolutely go crazy for wood and cardboard techniques. The noise of my electric screwdriver is my white noise. Collage making is my favorite art expression and decorating my house is my personal therapy. Without a doubt, what I most enjoy is looking at random objects and thinking how I can transform them into something completely different and creative. Are you joining the party?

The One-Cent Magenta
The One-Cent Magenta

Author: James Barron

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1616207175

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An inside look at the obsessive, secretive, and often bizarre world of high-profile stamp collecting, told through the journey of the world’s most sought-after stamp. When it was issued in 1856, it cost a penny. In 2014, this tiny square of faded red paper sold at Sotheby’s for nearly $9.5 million, the largest amount ever paid for a postage stamp at auction. Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect. One-cent magentas were provisional stamps, printed quickly in what was then British Guiana when a shipment of official stamps from London did not arrive. They were intended for periodicals, and most were thrown out with the newspapers. But one stamp survived. The singular one-cent magenta has had only nine owners since a twelve-year-old boy discovered it in 1873 as he sorted through papers in his uncle’s house. He soon sold it for what would be $17 today. (That’s been called the worst stamp deal in history.) Among later owners was a fabulously wealthy Frenchman who hid the stamp from almost everyone (even King George V of England couldn’t get a peek); a businessman who traveled with the stamp in a briefcase he handcuffed to his wrist; and John E. du Pont, an heir to the chemical fortune, who died while serving a thirty-year sentence for the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz. Recommended for fans of Nicholas A. Basbanes, Susan Orlean, and Simon Winchester, The One-Cent Magenta explores the intersection of obsessive pursuits and great affluence and asks why we want most what is most rare.

The People of Paper
The People of Paper

Author: Salvador Plascencia

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780156032117

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Part memoir, part lies, this imaginative tale is a story about loving a woman made of paper, about the wounds made by first love and sharp objects.

A scrap of paper : The inner history of German diplomacy and her scheme of world-wide conquest
A scrap of paper : The inner history of German diplomacy and her scheme of world-wide conquest

Author: Emile Joseph Dillon

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-05-17

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13:

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Uncover the clandestine machinations of German diplomacy and the grand scheme of world domination with Emile Joseph Dillon's revealing exposé, "A Scrap of Paper: The Inner History of German Diplomacy and Her Scheme of World-Wide Conquest." Delve into the secret corridors of power and intrigue as Dillon pulls back the curtain on the hidden agendas and covert maneuvers that shaped the course of history. But amidst the cloak-and-dagger politics of international affairs, a question looms large: What dark secrets and nefarious plots lie buried within the annals of German diplomacy, and how have they shaped the destiny of nations? As Dillon's meticulously researched narrative unfolds, immerse yourself in the gripping tale of deception, betrayal, and ambition that spans continents and centuries. Experience the tension of diplomatic negotiations, the drama of covert operations, and the high-stakes game of geopolitical chess played out on the world stage. What revelations will come to light as Dillon exposes the inner workings of German diplomacy and unveils the true extent of its ambitions for global domination? Will the world heed the warnings contained within these pages, or will the echoes of history continue to reverberate in the halls of power? Join Dillon on a journey through the corridors of power and the battlefields of diplomacy, where every scrap of paper holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the past and shaping the future of nations. Witness the courage of whistleblowers, the cunning of spies, and the resilience of those who dare to stand against tyranny and oppression. Are you prepared to confront the truth hidden within the pages of "A Scrap of Paper: The Inner History of German Diplomacy and Her Scheme of World-Wide Conquest"? Prepare to be enlightened, outraged, and inspired by Dillon's gripping account of one of the most pivotal periods in modern history. Don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets of the past and illuminate the path forward. Purchase your copy of "A Scrap of Paper: The Inner History of German Diplomacy and Her Scheme of World-Wide Conquest" today and discover the untold story behind the headlines.

Reading and the First World War
Reading and the First World War

Author: Shafquat Towheed

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-08-17

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1137302712

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Ranging from soldiers reading newspapers at the front to authors' responses to the war, this book sheds new light on the reading habits and preferences of men and women, combatants and civilians, during the First World War. This is the first study of the conflict from the perspective of readers.