Afghanistan
Author: Abid Ullah Jan
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 0973368721
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Legend of the Rainbow Warriors
Author: Steven McFadden
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2005-07-13
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 1469785854
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLegend of the Rainbow Warriors is a journalist's account of one of the core myths of America, and an electrifying exploration of how that myth is playing out in real time. One dominant myth is formed by advertising images of vast, luxurious wealth-the myth of materialism. Another myth is conjured in the bloody, sorrowful images that pervade movies, music and computer games-the myth that the world is hate-filled and chaotic beyond redemption. The Legend of the Rainbow Warriors offers a spiritual alternative of hope and real possibility based upon respect, freedom and responsibility. As drawn from dozens of historical accounts, the Legend of the Rainbow Warriors relates that "when the Earth becomes desperately sick, people of all colors and faiths will unite, and rise to face the overwhelming challenges with insight, honesty, caring, sharing, and respect." Veteran writer Steven McFadden weaves the myths and the headlines together seamlessly in a rich work of literary journalism that is adroitly crafted, eye-opening, and soul-inspiring.
Reading the New Global Order
Author: Kirrily Freeman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2022-10-06
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 1350264946
DOWNLOAD EBOOK1989 bore witness to a number of seismic events; The fall of the Berlin Wall, protests at Tiananmen Square, the US invasion of Panama, and many more. These notable moments inspired an array of visual, sonic and literary texts that can tell us much about this watershed moment. This edited collection examines these products of 1989 to explore the sense of transformative immediacy, which defined this memorable year, and show how the events of 1989 set the path for the 21st century. Gathering together scholars across a range of disciplines, Reading the New Global Order examines specific texts to reveal key transnational issues of that year, and to highlight fundamental questions about the nature and significance of 1989 as a global moment. From speeches, manifestos and novellas, to a pop album, this book raises questions about what constitutes a 'text' in the study of history and what they can reveal about their point in time. Taken together, these chapters highlight 1989 as a cultural, intellectual and political landmark of the 20th century through the global events it saw and the texts it produced.
Suicide Mission
Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 0786031344
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFormer CIA agent and soldier 'Wild Bill' Elliott thought he was done with impossible missions. But that was before a group of Islamic fanatics teamed up with a Mexican drug cartel to establish a terrorist training camp on America's southern border.
Geocache of the Rainbow Bull
Author: Ozmioz Mak
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2006-09
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 0595391664
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Rainbow Bull reminds me of the management scoundrels of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company. I love how Eve matures and finally confronts him. --- Mother Jones Eve is a new age hero in the tradition of the old west. ---Shane When I started this geocache, I never expected to get a college degree. Listening to faculty argue amongst themselves sure beats getting an online degree with the University of Phoenix. ---Eve Tillman Eve is a new age feminist, who is respectful, and just gets things done. However, what was with all of H.L. Mencken's adolescent rantings? Any man who lives his entire life in his parent's house has no right spouting off like that. ---Susan B. Anthony It's about time someone reinvented fascism for the 21st century. Move over Mussolini, move over Archie Bunker, the Rainbow Bull is a character we can all relate to. ---Tokyo Rose When is someone going to write a story where I'm the main character? And Susan B, you know you love me. --- H.L. Mencken It's refreshing to find a young lady succeed by listening to the advice of her elders, although I found the part about end of the world cults a bit disturbing. --- Reverend John Nelson Darby Oh grow-up, most people are losers. All great leaders know nothing would get accomplished without a little bull sprinkled in here and there. --- Rainbow Bull What's more American than rebelling against bull? Just like the Wizard of Oz was the master of humbug of the 20th century, the Rainbow Bull is the master of bull in the 21st, and strangely enough, both characters were outwitted by a young lady. ----Mark Twain
Van Gogh and Money
Author: Liesbeth Heenk
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2014-07-21
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781500504441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVan Gogh: a poor Artist? Van Gogh and Money focuses on Vincent's financial situation. Known as the ultimate embodiment of the notion of the "poor artist", Vincent was largely unable to sell his work during his lifetime. The letters between Vincent and his brother Theo tell of an eternal lack of money, and the difficulties this created when it came to practising his art. Paint, canvases and models were, as he discovered, not cheap. He was, however, more than happy to sacrifice his physical wellbeing in the interest of producing his masterpieces. Van Gogh and Money follows Vincent during two critical periods of his artistic career, his time spent in The Hague and Arles. At both stages, he was supported by his brother Theo, who sent him a monthly allowance that never seemed sufficient. This dependency on his brother caused Vincent immense guilt. From his letters we get a good insight into Vincent's financial affairs, since the brothers' correspondence often touched on the subject of money. This book presents a more nuanced view of Vincent as the impoverished artist, as Van Gogh was in fact in a rather fortunate position compared to many of his peers. Regardless of the actual amount of money he received from his brother, it becomes clear that Vincent was poor in the light of his ambition. By reading this publication, we hope that you will be able to better appreciate and understand Vincent's work by shedding light on the man behind the iconic paintings. Van Gogh and Money combines enlightening quotations from archival material with an entertaining and easy-to-read format, staying clear of jargon. Van Gogh and Money is part of the series Secrets of Van Gogh (www.secretsofvangogh.com) Secrets of Van Gogh 1: The 1-Hour Van Gogh Book Secrets of Van Gogh 2: Van Gogh's Inner Struggle: Life, Work and Mental Illness Secrets of Van Gogh 3: Van Gogh Today - Short Stories Secrets of Van Gogh 4: Van Gogh and Love Secrets of Van Gogh 5: Van Gogh and Money
Over the Rainbow
Author: Paul Nathanson
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 1991-01-01
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 9780791407097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the Rainbow shows how Dorothy's passage from Kansas to Oz and back again recapitulates paradigmatic stories of both America and Christianity. Defining human identity on three symbolic levels (individual, collective, and cosmic), Nathanson shows that The Wizard of Oz has come to be a "secular myth."
Sophie's World
Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published: 2007-03-20
Total Pages: 735
ISBN-13: 1466804270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Soccer on Sunday
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 2016-05-24
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 0307980561
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Goal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever—the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pelé will tell them a “secret of greatness.” The game is nonstop action and the stands are packed. But how will they find Pelé in a crowd of 100,000 soccer fans? Have they failed their mission? Or will the answer come when they least expect it? Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #52, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #24: Soccer on Sunday. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
