Joker One
Joker One

Author: Donovan Campbell

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2009-03-10

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1588367789

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After graduating from Princeton, Donovan Campbell wanted to give back to his country, engage in the world, and learn to lead. So he joined the service, becoming a commander of a forty-man infantry platoon called Joker One. Campbell had just months to train and transform a ragtag group of brand-new Marines into a first-rate cohesive fighting unit, men who would become his family. They were assigned to Ramadi, the capital of the Sunni-dominated Anbar province that was an explosion just waiting to happen. And when it did happen—with the chilling cries of "Jihad, Jihad, Jihad!" echoing from minaret to minaret—Campbell and company were there to protect the innocent, battle the insurgents, and pick up the pieces. Thrillingly told by the man who led the unit of hard-pressed Marines, Joker One is a gripping tale of a leadership and loyalty.

Soldier Talk
Soldier Talk

Author: Paul Vincent Budra

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780253344335

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Soldier Talk is a collection of essays about the Vietnam combat veteran and his representation of his experience. The Vietnam War created a vast archive of recorded accounts of the war, permitting an unprecedented opportunity to confront its brutal secrets. This book is about how to read and how to hear the historical, psychological, and narrative truths of soldiers' talk. The ten chapters explore the phenomenon of soldier talk; the oral narrative form of so much of the Vietnam War literature; the collection of veteran interviews published under the title Nam; Vietnam War poetry; the strange tale of Bobby Garwood, the private who disappeared 10 days before he was to return home and surfaced 13 years later in Hanoi; Vietnam oral history and revolutionary socialism; the historiography of the Vietnam War; "queering Vietnam"; the African American experience of Vietnam; and women and the war. Along the way the authors touch on most of the best-known and most important writing to come out of the war.

The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain
The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-27

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13:

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Mark Twain's 'The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain' offers readers a comprehensive collection of his thought-provoking essays and witty satires. Twain's literary style is characterized by humor, sharp wit, and keen observations on society and human nature. This collection provides a valuable insight into the social issues of his time, satirizing the hypocrisies and absurdities present in American society. Twain's use of satire and humor is as relevant today as it was during his time, making this collection a timeless classic in American literature. Mark Twain, known for his iconic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' was a prolific writer with a unique perspective on American life. His experiences as a riverboat pilot and his travels inspired his writing, giving him a deep understanding of the human condition. 'The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain' is a testament to Twain's talent as a writer and his ability to engage readers with his sharp wit and social commentary. I highly recommend 'The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature and enjoy satire that challenges societal norms. Twain's timeless insights and humorous observations make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and culture.

Nightwing: The Joker War
Nightwing: The Joker War

Author: Dan Jurgens

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 177951252X

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“The Joker War” hits Nightwing, and Dick Grayson is back! But reclaiming his memories won’t be easy, as Ric falls under the control of The Joker’s new henchperson, Punchline, and must battle the people he once loved most: Batgirl, the Robins, and...himself. And when KGBeast discovers Nightwing is still alive, his street credibility is on the line if he doesn’t go to finish the job he started when he tried to kill Nightwing...and missed! Nightwing better watch his back if he wants to be back for good. Collects Nightwing #70-77 and Nightwing Annual #3.

Essays on the Stage
Essays on the Stage

Author: Thomas D'Urfey

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13:

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"Essays on the Stage: Preface to the Campaigners (1689) and Preface to the Translation of Bossuet's Maxims and Reflections on Plays (1699)" by Thomas D'Urfey D'Urfey was an English writer and wit. He wrote plays, songs, jokes, and poems. He was an important innovator and contributor in the evolution of the ballad opera. The Campaigners; Or, The Pleasant Adventures At Brussels was a comedy play by this famed writer. Considered a work of smut at the time, D'Urfey felt compelled to write a preface to this work to help his audiences better understand the story and his intentions with writing it.

Critical Essays on Mikhail Bakhtin
Critical Essays on Mikhail Bakhtin

Author: Caryl Emerson

Publisher: Twayne Publishers

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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Essays represent the best-known works of this Russian philosopher and literary theorist. Includes distinctions between Bakhtin as social critic and philosopher.