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  Blackhorse Tales - Stories of...

  Don Snedeker

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  The war stories and combat narratives of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment during five-and-a-half years of combat in Vietnam. 
   
   
   
  When the US Army went to war in South Vietnam in 1965, the general consensus was that counterinsurgency was an infantryman's war; if there were any role at all for armored forces, it would be strictly to support the infantry. However, from the time the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment arrived in country in September 1966, troopers of the Blackhorse Regiment demonstrated the fallacy of this assumption. By the time of Tet '68, the Army's leadership began to understand that the Regiment's mobility, firepower, flexibility, and leadership made a difference on the battlefield well beyond its numbers. 
   
   
   
  Over the course of the 11th Cavalry's five-and-a-half years in combat in South Vietnam and Cambodia, over 25,000 young men served in the Regiment. Their stories—and those of their families—represent the Vietnam generation in graphic, sometimes humorous, often heart-wrenching detail. Collected by the author through hundreds of in-person, telephone, and electronic interviews over a period of twenty-five-plus years, these "war stories" provide context for the companion volume, The Blackhorse in Vietnam.

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  Both Not Half - 'Few people...

  Jassa Ahluwalia

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  GOLD WINNER OF 'BEST NARRATOR' AT THE AUDIO PRODUCTION AWARDS. 'This guy has better Punjabi than both of us and he's only half Punjabi.' Only. Half. I stared at those words. The intent behind the comment was in no way malicious, but it hurt. I felt diminished. I felt like I was being robbed of something essential to me. And as I stared at my screen, realisation dawned. '#bothnothalf' I replied. For over twenty-five years, actor Jassa Ahluwalia described himself as 'half Indian, half English'. His fluent Punjabi always prompted bewilderment, medical staff questioned the legitimacy of his name, and the world of casting taught him he wasn't 'the right kind of mixed-race'. Feeling caught between two worlds, it wasn't long before Jassa embarked on a call to action: we need to change how we think and talk about mixed identity. By delving into the media we grew up consuming and the legacies of empire we have been taught, Ahluwalia asks: is there anything to be learnt from Rudyard Kipling? Why were movie stars urged to hide their mixed identities? To what extent did colonialism encourage or hinder mixed marriages? Is nationalism outdated? How can the politics of class and queer liberation inform our understanding of mixed identity? Both Not Half is a rallying cry for a new and inclusive future. It's a journey of self-discovery that unearths the historical roots of modern mixed identity as we know it, braving to deconstruct the binaries we have inherited and the narratives we passively accept. Part-memoir, part-manifesto: this is a campaign for belonging in a divided world.This immersive audiobook includes exclusive audio clips from Jassa 's Ted Talk, original audio from self-tapes, a bonus conversation with his sister Ramanique Ahluwalia, and much more.

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  Lost Airmen - The Epic Rescue of...

  Charles E. Stanley Jr.

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  Late in 1944, thirteen U.S. B-24 bomber crews bailed from their cabins over the Yugoslavian wilderness. Bloodied and disoriented after a harrowing strike against the Third Reich, the pilots took refuge with the Partisan underground. But the Americans were far from safe. Holed up in a village barely able to feed its citizens, encircled by Nazis, and left abandoned after a team of British secret agents failed to secure their escape, the airmen were left with little choice. It was either flee or be killed.

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  The Individualization of War -...

  Dapo Akande, Jennifer Welsh,...

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  The rights and responsibilities of the individual are at the center of today's armed conflicts in a way that they have never been before. This process of "individualization," which challenges the primacy of the sovereign state, is driven by normative developments related to human rights that have elevated human-centric conceptions of security and created a new class of international crimes, as well as by technological and strategic developments that can both empower individuals as military actors and enable either the targeting or protection of particular individuals. 
   
   
   
  The Individualization of War examines the status of individuals in contemporary armed conflict in three main capacities: as subject to violence but deserving of protection; as liable to harm because of their responsibility for attacks on others; and as agents who can be held accountable for the perpetration of crimes. This book presents a novel conceptualization of the phenomenon of individualization, including how it is both practiced and contested. It then convenes a set of leading thinkers from the fields of moral philosophy, international law, and international relations to further our understanding of not only how individualization is manifest in armed conflict—in theory and in practice—but also how it generates tensions and challenges for today's scholars and practitioners.

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  Done - A rich portrait of visual...

  Alex Kashevaroff, Bethany Dalton

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  "Done." is a self help tool, led by a psychologist to complete something in your life like a divorce, a project, or making decisions and moving forward to completion. 
  Alex Kash is a healing musician, vocalist, songwriter, performer, music publisher and member of the consciousness movement. 
  Bethany Dalton is a leader in the consciousness movement, who was educated at the California Institute of Integral studies, the Hakomi Institute, Portland State University and more.

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  Hamas Insider The: A Thrilling...

  Eamon Hartsfield

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  The Hamas Insider: A Thrilling Tale of Betrayal and Survival 
  Are you intrigued by stories of espionage and the complexities within notorious organizations? 
  Looking for an in-depth exploration that unveils the intricate workings of Hamas' inner circle? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for immersing yourself in thrilling narratives, understanding the profound intricacies, and engaging with captivating storytelling. With this, you're set for a gripping experience. 
  Updated to include the latest insights from within Hamas' inner circle. 
  Key features of this engaging audiobook: 
  - Insightful perspectives about the dynamics within Hamas' inner network 
  - Detailed depictions of the intricate relationships and power struggles 
  - Effective storytelling strategies for keeping you on the edge of your seat 
  Our audiobook distinguishes itself through comprehensive storytelling, which is essential for a captivating listening experience. Events aren't merely touched upon; they are explored with depth and precision. 
  Please note that this audiobook is not affiliated with any official entities and is purely an independent narrative for your enrichment. 
  Designed with a clear structure and engaging narrative, our audiobook ensures smooth transitions between stories. Say goodbye to convoluted plots and welcome clear, precise, and gripping content. 
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