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- The vicious conflict (1964-79) that brought Robert Mugabe to power in Zimbabwe - Expert coverage of the war, its historical context, and its aftermath - Descriptions of guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency operations, and actions by units like Grey's Scouts Amid the colonial upheaval of the 1960s, Britain urged its colony in Southern Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe) to grant its black residents a greater role in governing the territory. The white-minority government refused and soon declared its independence, a move bitterly opposed by the black majority. The result was the Rhodesian Bush War, which pitted the government against black nationalist groups, one of which was led by Robert Mugabe. Marked by unspeakable atrocities, the war ended in favor of the nationalists. Product details Format

A reassuring and sensitive book - the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. 'If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it' Parents In Touch Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children's bookshelves. From Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be. Product details

As parents, it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools, we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead? The authors of Repairing the Ruins, a group of experienced teachers and schools administrators, faced this same question when they first embarked on the journey of education. They found a tried and true answer in classical Christian education. Here they explain what makes classical Christian education different from modern methods and why it offers a distinctly Christian alternative. Building upon this foundation, the authors provide parents with the "Whys and Hows" of the Trivium, tips on planning curriculum, wisdom in designing education to serve the heart as well as the mind, and advice on starting up schools. For all who have ever wondered where to begin with their children's education, Repairing the Ruins

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2021 BY THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES Until just a few years ago, gender dysphoria--severe discomfort in one's biological sex--was vanishingly rare. It was typically found in less than .01 percent of the population, emerged in early childhood, and afflicted males almost exclusively. But today whole groups of female friends in colleges, high schools, and even middle schools across the country are coming out as "transgender." These are girls who had never experienced any discomfort in their biological sex until they heard a coming-out story from a speaker at a school assembly or discovered the internet community of trans "influencers." Unsuspecting parents are awakening to find their daughters in thrall to hip trans YouTube stars and "gender-affirming" educators and therapists who push life-changing interventions on young girls--including medically unnecessary double mastectomies and puberty blockers that can cause permane

From ancient times to the present day, the world's finest warriors have been marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics and equipment. This splendid collection of artwork and commentaries illustrates 100 of the most famous combatants from all the ages of military history, bringing them to life in incredible colour and detail. From the gleaming plate armour of the Roman Legionaries to the sleek gear of modern special ops forces, from the magnificent attire of Seminole warriors to the special equipment of the US Navy SEALs, this is an unmissable tour of history's most impressive fighting men. Product details Format Hardback | 320 pages

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Neuere Deutsche Literatur, Note: 2,0, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Hans Magnus Enzensberger wurde 1929 in Kaufbeuren geboren und zählt neben Günther Grass zu den renomiertesten deutschsprachigen Autoren der Gegenwart. Besonders bekannt ist er für seine Lyrik in polemischer Manier. Als bedeutender Essayist hat er auch diese vierte Gattung aufgewertet. Die hier zu behandelnde Polemik "Bescheidener Vorschlag zum Schutz der Jugend vor den Erzeugnissen der Poesie" wurde erstmals in der Presse und damit am zentralen Ort des Bürgertums veröffentlicht. In dieser Arbeit wird zunächst die Frage behandelt, wie man eine Polemik definieren könnte und welche Merkmale sie außerdem aufweisen sollte, um als literarische Kontroverse ernst genommen zu werden. Diesbezüglich betrachten wir die Texte "Grandeur und Elend literarischer Gewalt. Die Regeln der Polemik" von Peter

In The Devil and Philosophy, 34 philosophers explore questions about one of the most recognizable and influential characters (villains?) of all time. From Roman Polanski's The Ninth Gate to J. R. R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion to Bram Stoker's Dracula to Darth Vader to Al Pacino's iconic performance in The Devil's Advocate, this book demonstrates that a little devil goes a long way. From humorous appearances, as in Kevin Smith's film Dogma and Chuck Palahniuk's novels Damned and Doomed, to more villainous appearances, such as Gabriel Byrne's cold outing as Satan in End of Days, The Devil in Philosophy proves that the Devil comes in many forms. Are there any good arguments for the actual existence of the Devil? Does demonic evil thrive in Gotham City? Can humans really be accountable for all evil? Which truths about the Devil are actual facts? Is Milton correct, in that the Devil believes he is doing good? Through the lenses of Jung, Kant, Kundera, Balkan,

In The Dominance Playbook, kink educator and lifelong power exchange fanatic Anton Fulmen builds on the fundamentals he established in The Heart of Dominance to explore beyond the basics of dominance and submission in both scenes and relationships. The Playbook includes inspiration and practical advice for a wide range of power exchange practices: administering effective punishments, providing useful service, navigating the delicate territory of sexual objectification, and other fulfilling but sometimes tricky areas of kink. You'll find invaluable guidance for creating an intense evening of power exchange play, and also for weaving power exchange into the fabric of a long term relationship - in ways that are exciting, fulfilling and sustainable for everyone. Product details Format

Spanning over 2,000 years, this study looks at the complex relationship between Jewish and Catholic thought from a social and historical perspective. Examining different significant moments for both religions throughout the centuries, this book analyzes and explains the conflicts that have arisen between the two religions since their beginnings. Product details Format Hardback | 1200 pages Dimensions 155 x 231 x 58mm

El 31 de mayo de 1906, la monarquía española echó la casa por la ventana para celebrar la boda del rey Alfonso XIII con la princesa Victoria Eugenia de Battenberg, conocida por todos como Ena. Los dos jóvenes se habían enamorado la primera vez que se vieron en la corte inglesa y nada pudo interponerse a su flechazo: ni la fuerte oposición de los miembros más convencionales de la casa real británica y de los miembros más tradicionales de la Iglesia y la política españoles, ni el problema que suponía el escaso rango dinástico de la novia, considerado a todas luces insuficiente para el rey de España. El corto noviazgo de menos de un año, entre cartas y algunos breves encuentros en Inglaterra o Biarritz, no sirvió para que ambos se conocieran mejor pero sí para aumentar su pasión. Durante las magníficas y coloristas celebraciones, el pueblo salió a las calles con un fervor inusitado, y los representantes de la nobleza española, la realeza extranjera y las legaciones diplomáticas llegados

A popular collection of wry and whimsical pieces about the long history of happiness. Come sit down beside me I said to myself, And although it doesn't makes sense, I held my own hand As a small sign of trust And together I sat on the fence. Product details Format Paperback | 104 pages Dimensions 150 x 210 x 10mm | 190g

This self-contained research monograph focuses on semilinear Dirichlet problems and similar equations involving the p-Laplacian. The author explains new techniques in detail, and derives several numerical methods approximating the concentration point and the free boundary. The corresponding plots are highlights of this book. Product details Format Paperback | 163 pages Dimensions 155 x 235 x 9.65mm

At present, roughly half of the world's population lives in urban centers. There are now more than 20 cities with a population of over 10 million inhabitants, compared to less than 5 about 50 years ago. This tendency toward urbanization is expected to continue, particularly in the developing world. A consequence of this growing trend is that millions of people are being exposed to harmful levels of urban air pollutants caused mainly by emissions from motor vehicles and from industrial and domestic activities involving the combustion of fossil fuels. The driving force for the design and implementation of emission control strate gies aimed at improving air quality has been the protection of the health of the population in urban centers. There are, however, other consequences of the pres ence of air pollutants besides the direct effect on human health. Reduced visibil ity, damage to monuments and buildings, and many other such consequences indirectly affect our quality of life. Anothe

For those cast adrift in the lonely sea of grief, this collection offers solace for when the water gets rough. Donna Ashworth's poetry reminds us that love and grief are intertwined, and life's true treasure lies in those we hold most dear. Intended to rejuvenate weary souls; these poems are a must for anyone who has lost someone. Product details Format Hardback | 160 pages Dimensions 138 x 204 x 20mm

Culture is increasingly important to American social science, but in what way? This book addresses the core issues of the sociology of culture-questions about the social role of meaning, along with those about the methods sociologists use to study culture and society-in a manner that makes clear their relevance to sociology as a whole. Part I consists of essays by leading cultural sociologists on how the turn to culture has changed the sociological study of organizations, economic action, and television, and concludes with Georgina Born's methodological statement on the sociology of art and cultural production. Part II contains a highly original, and at times heated, debate between Richard Biernacki and John H. Evans on the appropriateness of abstract and quantifiable coding schemes for the sociological study of culture. Ranging from the philosophy of science to the concrete, practical problems of interpreting masses of cultural data, the debate raises the controversy over the inte

South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior. The personal tale of Musk's life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school, and abused by his father. In the midst of these rough conditions, and the violence of apartheid South Africa, Musk still thrived academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he paid his own way through school by turning his house into a club and throwing massive parties. He started a pair of huge dot-com successes, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. Musk was forced out as

Esta obra de León Darío Zurbano Gutiérrez es una minuciosa y singular celebración del constante desarrollo del Nacional-Anarquismo entre finales del siglo XX y el siglo XXI. Por supuesto, esta obra es mucho más que una celebración, pues es tanto instructiva como informativa. El autor no solo documenta los comienzos del movimiento, si no que presenta una serie de textos nacional-anarquistas esenciales que proporcionan al lector una amplia visión general de nuestra ideología. La teoría es una cosa, sin embargo, la práctica es otra muy distinta. A la hora de aplicar nuestros principios de una forma más realista y tangible, nuestros camaradas nacional-anarquistas en Iberia probablemente hayan hecho más que ninguno de nosotros. Desde ideas hasta huertos, mediante lucha política y sacrificio personal, este libro cuenta la historia de aquellos que dedican sus vidas a la lucha por la descentralización y las comunidades-aldea autónomas. Pro

Her mother is killed in the London Blitz. Her father is lost at sea whilst serving in the Merchant Navy. Approaching her 16th birthday, Angie Bolton faces life without the guidance of her parents.But her father has left her a legacy. A legacy of dreams they shared and it proves to be her driving force as she strives to carve a road for herself against a background of the aftermath of war.She is disillusioned with life in London with Uncle Cyril, whom she detests, and Edwina Ferrie, his housekeeper, whom she distrusts.A chance encounter with Lynn Arnold opens a door to luxury and a world to which Angie doesn't feel she belongs. It is a world that offers fun, love and tragedy in equal measure, but could it also hold the key to her fulfilling her aspirations?ON THE SWING OF ONE STAR is a tale that captures the imagination as it tackles the complexities faced by an adolescent growing up quickly in a changing environment. Inevitably, mistakes are made and lessons learned and many battle

When beloved author Henri Nouwen set out to record this daybook of totally new reflections, he suddenly found himself on a true spiritual adventure. For in these 366 original, interlocking morsels of daily wisdom, Nouwen provides both sustenance and a trail for us to follow, as he unveils, to his own surprise, his personal map of faith. From the delicate interplay of human experience to the surrender to Christ and the embrace of Christian community, that journey of Christian spirituality is explored and celebrated here in each eloquent, thought-provoking passage, The table is one of the most intimate places in our lives. It is there that we give ourselves to one another. When we say, 'Take some more, let me serve you another plate, let me pour you another glass, don't be shy, enjoy it, ' we say a lot more than our words express. We invite our friends to become part of our lives. We want them to be nurtured by the same food and drink that nurture us. We desire communion....

In vielen Lebens- und Berufsbereichen spielt die Achtsamkeit eine grosse Rolle, wenn es um die Reduktion von Stress und die Fokussierung der Aufmerksamkeit geht. Auch im Sport gewinnt das Konzept der Achtsamkeit zur Leistungssteigerung zunehmend an Bedeutung. Gerade in Wettkampfsituationen gilt es, den Kopf frei zu bekommen, wobei Achtsamkeit helfen kann.Dieses Fachbuch stellt zum einen die theoretischen Grundlagen der Achtsamkeit, des Sports und der Leistung dar. Es macht daruber hinaus auf die Vielfaltigkeit des Sportbegriffs und auf die bereits bestehenden achtsamkeitsbasierten Sportprogramme aufmerksam. Der anschliessende Praxisteil greift die unterschiedlichen Facetten des Sportbegriffs auf und bietet somit auf den Kontext des Sports bezogene praktische Achtsamkeitsubungen, die in Training, Wettkampf, Rehabilitation und im Freizeitsport eingesetzt werden koennen. Product details

Even as the New Deal was coping with the Depression, a new menace was developing abroad. Exploiting Germany's own economic burdens, Hitler reached out to the disaffected, turning their aimless discontent into loyal support for his Nazi Party. In Asia, Japan harbored imperial ambitions of its own. The same generation of Americans who battled the Depression eventually had to shoulder arms in another conflict that wreaked worldwide destruction, ushered in the nuclear age, and forever changed their way of life and their country's relationship to the rest of the world. The American People in World War II-the second installment of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Freedom from Fear-explains how the nation agonized over its role in the conflict, how it fought the war, why the United States emerged victorious, and why the consequences of victory were sometimes sweet, sometimes ironic. In a compelling narrative, Kennedy analyzes the determinants of American strategy, the painful ch

Dieses Lehrbuch führt Studierende des Maschinenbaus in ganzheitlicher Betrachtungsweise in die Grundlagen der Konstruktionstechnik ein. Es macht vertraut mit den Analyse- und Syntheseverfahren des methodischen Konstruierens und mit dem Gestalten von Maschinenbauelementen. Praxisorientiert werden technische und wirtschaftliche Kriterien bei der Auswahl von Werkstoffen und der Bauteilfertigung dargestellt. Die vierte Auflage enthält ein völlig neues Kapitel zum formgerechten Gestalten. Product details Format Paperback | 385 pages Dimensions

Alles Paletti! DIY-Möbel aus Paletten und Weinkisten. Supergünstig und einzigartig durch Gebrauchsspuren: Palettenholz und Weinkisten als attraktives Material. Passende Modelle für den Einsatz in Innenräumen und im Außenbereich. 96 Seiten, 22,2 x 23,5 cm, Softcover Product details Format Paperback | 112 pages Dimensions 215 x 231 x 12mm | 515g