The British Cheer

The British Cheer

Author: Paul Thompson

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2023-12-30

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1399048473

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This is a bold, painstakingly researched and wide-ranging assessment of the British Cheer in the Napoleonic era. Reference to the Cheer in accounts of the time is virtually ubiquitous and repeatedly the claim was made for cheering as an integral part of British offensive operations. However, more recent historians have tended to overlook this evidence. Based upon a vast range of contemporary sources, this book suggests that the Cheer wielded genuine power as a true 'weapon of war'. This book first surveys the history of acclamations in battle worldwide and British battle-cries from all periods, before addressing the question of what the British Cheer actually sounded like. Issues of acoustics, physics and the psychology of battlefield morale are considered, along with commentaries from significant military scholars throughout history. Examination of the Napoleonic-era Cheer then reveals the practically invincible 'recipe' of volley-cheer-charge that propelled the British Army to victory upon victory. Comparison is drawn with French and other national patterns of vocalizing, along with analysis of those occasions when the Cheer might be suppressed. Finally, the attitude of the Duke of Wellington towards cheering is reconsidered, with surprising results. This study encompasses a vast canvas of place and time in pursuit of the elusive yet galvanizing Cheer: from the Mahratta wars in India, through campaigns in Egypt, the Mediterranean, Flanders, the Caribbean and South America, as well as the war of 1812. The Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns feature prominently as the Cheer is heard thrillingly from Vimeiro to Talavera, Salamanca to Vitoria, Orthez to Toulouse and the shocking siege of Badajoz to the charge of the Scots Greys on the ridge of Mont Saint Jean. Anyone interested in the wars of Revolutionary France and Napoleon, the British army, the career of the Duke of Wellington, or indeed the wider questions of the psychological motivations of combat will find this book illuminating and thought-provoking.


Power of Your Words Devotional

Power of Your Words Devotional

Author: E. W. Kenyon

Publisher: Whitaker House

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1641236752

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Our words carry weight, and we must be careful of what we confess. The salvation, healing, and deliverance of the Christian rests upon the confession that we make of Jesus’s lordship and our affirmation of the truths in His Word. The Power of Your Words Devotional is a sixty-day journey into the insightful teachings of E. W. Kenyon and Don Gossett. A corresponding confession is part of each day’s entry along with an opportunity for prayer, personal reflection, application, and daily readings from Scripture. If you have lacked anything in your life experience, are constantly your own worst enemy, or fail to accomplish what you say you will do then this book is for you. The pages of this text will show you how to strengthen your faith, live your life in the positive, and learn to possess what you confess. The devotional’s main themes focus on the infallibility of God’s Word, confessing God’s Word, aligning your words with God’s Word, and living with bold faith. Rely on the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Word of God as you engage with this book. Begin today living a life powered by words of truth.


The Art of the Interesting

The Art of the Interesting

Author: Lorraine Besser

Publisher: Balance

Published: 2024-09-10

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1538743221

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Philosopher and popular Middlebury professor Dr. Lorraine Besser reveals the missing third piece in our search for the Good Life—what she calls The Interesting—and teaches us how to cultivate it in our lives. Do you know anyone who's truly living The Good Life? Traditionally, philosophers and psychologists have thought of the Good Life in terms of happiness or meaning, or some combination of both. But, if it’s really that simple, if all you need is more happiness or meaning to get to the Good Life, why aren’t more of us achieving that truly “good” life? You’ve hit all the traditional markers, jumped on the happiness train, committed to a gratitude practice, sought purpose in your work, and yet The Good Life you’re seeking, is still out of reach. Emerging research is revealing that there is, in fact, more to the good life than the current —and even ancient—conversation suggests. This has been identified as psychological richness. Dr. Lorraine Besser, a founding investigator in these studies, shows how psychological richness helps to make our Good Lives more interesting. Interesting experiences captivate our minds, engage our thoughts and emotions, and often change our perspective. What’s interesting is different for everyone, and everyone can obtain and strengthen the skills necessary to access the interesting. In this illuminating book, you’ll take a deeper dive into the ways that you can cultivate the interesting in your everyday life, including: How to develop an interesting mindset How to harness the power of novelty How to turn obstacles into adventures Through delightful stories, powerful tools, and new mindsets, you’ll learn how to “keep it interesting.” Whether you feel like something is missing from your life, or you’re yearning for more, Besser's groundbreaking manifesto will guide you toward a fuller, more satisfying life.


Spin Sisters

Spin Sisters

Author: Myrna Blyth

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1429970952

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Myrna Blyth, former editor-in-chief of Ladies' Home Journal, was part of the Spin Sisters media elite for over twenty years. In Spin Sisters, she tells the truth about the business she knows so well---its power and influence, its manipulations, and frequently misguided politics. Spin Sisters is an eye-opener that will change the way you think about a major influence on your life---and about yourself.


Candidate Contracts: Taking Back Our Democracy

Candidate Contracts: Taking Back Our Democracy

Author: John Rachel

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-06-06

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1329196295

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Prepare to understand contemporary politics as never before! Prepare to see the future of American democracy! A recent study at Princeton University came to a shocking conclusion. Our system has been so corrupted by money and influence peddling, America is no longer a democracy. This manifesto offers a detailed, step-by-step plan for cleaning up the corruption in Washington DC, replacing the current crop of pay-for-play politicians with progressive, independent, minor-party candidates, who will be bound by legal contract when elected, to faithfully serve the interests of the voting public. This is electoral reform so radical that in one master stroke, it puts America on the path to a healthy economy and directly addresses its #1 and #2 challenges: the suicidal march to war and the destructive impact of a historically high level of wealth inequality. Brace yourself for a real game-changer which will redefine politics for the foreseeable future.


Each One Believing

Each One Believing

Author: Paul McCartney

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2004-10-14

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780811845076

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The musician's personal reflections, accompanied by 350 color images, provide a glimpse of McCartney's most celebrated tour, capturing moments from North America, Europe, and Japan, to his historic appearance in Moscow's Red Square.


Project Management and Leadership Challenges, Volume II

Project Management and Leadership Challenges, Volume II

Author: M. Aslam Mirza

Publisher: Business Expert Press

Published: 2018-04-04

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1947441752

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Project management endeavor is a change management process requiring all stakeholders to engage and satisfy human aspects about their experience of workplace change. The goal is to help all concerned more quickly and happily adjust to new approaches and new ways of working. Good change management lets people get back to work faster and feel more satisfied with their change experience and the demands of new approach. This second volume provides team members the necessary support before, during, and after the move to establishing project management approach. It includes dealing with human factors, human psychology, human behavior, managing peak performance, work-enabling environment, transformational management, and preparing for challenges of disruption. Managing workplace change takes time and focus. The communication has to go both ways. It is critical to ask professionals for input, to address concerns as they arise, to identify the influencers within teams, and to engage them in efforts.


Full Out

Full Out

Author: Monica Aldama

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-01-17

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1982165928

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From the breakout star of Netflix’s Cheer, this motivational guide “will inspire you to aim high and succeed no matter what ‘getting on mat’ means in your life” (Gabi Butler, two-time national cheerleading champion and star of Cheer). In Full Out, “the Bill Belichick of cheerleading” (The Cut) Coach Monica Aldama shares how she built one of the most successful and beloved cheerleading programs in the country. Her uncompromising brand of discipline and consistency goes far beyond the mat—showing how the principles of building a winning team apply to personal goals, the corporate world, parenting, and all aspects of life. There’s a lot of talk these days about shortcuts and life hacks, but what really counts is commitment and integrity, helping your friends, and improving with your teammates. Coach Monica shares deeply personal stories of triumph and tragedy—from divorce and remarriage to her husband, her challenges as a young mother working more than full time, and her strenuous weeks on Dancing with the Stars. She shares surprising behind-the-scenes moments from the Cheer docuseries, and insights gleaned from more than two decades of pushing students to succeed. A true force and inspiration who has captured hearts around the world, Coach Monica “delivers the kind of down-to-earth advice we need to be fearless, make excellence a habit, and to bet on ourselves” (Whitney Cummings, comedian and author of I’m Fine… And Other Lies).


I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

Author: Sarah J. Robinson

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0593193539

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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.