Verlag: ibidem
This book delves into the complex and often contradictory relations between the South Caucasus and European Union (EU).
Many myths have grown up around President Harry S. Truman's decision to use nuclear weapons against Imperial Japan. In destroying these myths, Truman and the Bomb will discomfort both Truman's critics and his supporters, and force historians to reexamine what they think they know about the end of the Pacific War. Using previously unpublished material, D. M. Giangreco busts myths and more. An award-winning historian and expert on Truman, Giangreco is perfectly situated to debunk the many deep-rooted falsehoods about the roles played by American, Soviet, and Japanese leaders during the end of the World War II in the Pacific. Truman and the Bomb, a concise yet comprehensive study of Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb, will prove to be a classic for studying presidential politics and influence on atomic warfare and its military and diplomatic components. Making this book particularly valuable for professors and students as well as for military, diplomatic, and presidential historians and history buffs are extensive primary source materials, including the planned United States naval and air operations in support of the Soviet invasion of Manchuria. These documents support Giangreco's arguments while enabling the listener to enter the mindsets of Truman and his administration as well as the war's key Allied participants.Zum Buch
Few women of the American Revolution have come through 250 years of US history with such clarity and color as Angelica Schuyler Church. She was Alexander Hamilton's "saucy" sister-in-law, and the heart of Thomas Jefferson's "charming coterie" of artists and salonnières in Paris. Her transatlantic network of important friends spanned the political spectrum of her time and place, and her astute eye and brilliant letters kept them well informed. A woman of great influence in a time of influential women (Catherine the Great and Marie-Antoinette were contemporaries), Angelica was at the red-hot center of American history at its birth: in Boston, when General Burgoyne surrendered to the revolutionaries; in Newport, receiving French troops under the command of her soon-to-be dear friend Marquis de Lafayette; in Yorktown, just after the decisive battle; in Paris and London, helping to determine the standing of the new nation on the world stage. In this enthralling and revealing woman's-eye view of a revolutionary era, Molly Beer breathes vibrant new life into a period usually dominated by masculine themes and often dulled by familiarity. In telling Angelica's story, she illuminates how American women have always plied influence and networks for political ends, including the making of a new nation.Zum Buch
Family caregivers struggle with keeping their heads above water while caring for an impaired loved one. Most caregivers feel their well-being is sacrificed for the well-being of their loved ones. Hanging on until their loved one passes away is simply not acceptable for a caregiver to live a healthy life. Caregivers can live a life of meaning—and not just simply survive. A Minute for Caregivers offers families with special needs children, aging parents, wounded warriors, trauma victims, mental illness, addiction, and any other chronic impairment "just in time" practical, emotional, and spiritual help in dealing with the (often) traumatic challenges of caring for an impaired loved one.Zum Buch
The first book to examine the iconic depiction of evolution, the "march of progress," and its role in shaping our understanding of how humans evolved We are all familiar with the "march of progress," the representation of evolution that depicts a series of apelike creatures becoming progressively taller and more erect before finally reaching the upright human form. Its emphasis on linear progress has had a decisive impact on public understanding of evolution, yet the image contradicts modern scientific conceptions of evolution as complex and branching. This book is the first to examine the origins and history of this ubiquitous and hugely consequential illustration. In a story spanning more than a century, from Victorian Britain to America in the Space Age, Gowan Dawson traces the interconnected histories of the two most important versions of the image: the frontispiece to Thomas Henry Huxley's Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature (1863) and "The Road to Homo Sapiens," a fold-out illustration in the bestselling book Early Man (1965). Dawson explores how the recurring appearances of this image pointed to shifting scientific and public perspectives on human evolution, as well as indicated novel artistic approaches, and advancements in technology.Zum Buch
Do you want to try a relaxation strategy that incorporates awareness and in-depth knowledge of yourself? Or maybe you just want to get rid of the stress before going into the world of dreams, but don't know how to do it? If you answered yes to any one of these questions, this book is for you! Welcome to this collection of Bedtime Poems for Adults, created specifically to help you relax your body and above all your mind. You will be able to quickly and easily enter the world of dreams, thanks to the new state of relaxation and light-heartedness acquired through this collection of poems. By reading to this collection of goodnight poems, you will be able to:Find peace and bring back deep, positive feelings hidden within;Free yourself from daily stressors and relax your mind, thus being able to fall asleep faster;Look inside yourself with a fresh perspective, and facilitate your own self-reflection and self-improvement;Transport yourself in a parallel world, thanks to the relaxing music & nature sounds.Help you eliminate the background noise of your days and help you focus on your "I" The poems in this collection describe the pleasant elements of nature such as the sea, the moon, the sun, and the four seasons, without neglecting the undisputed central drivers of our lives: emotions and feelings such as love, friendship and passion. So, let go of your anxieties, and let yourself be pampered by the ideals of these 93 poems. Be transported between old and new worlds, which will accompany you towards your sweetest dreams. Click on the "Buy Now" button to change everything about your nightly slumber for the better!Zum Buch
Avoid the speed trap! Discover how changemakers can find lasting solutions to urgent social problems through a proven 5-step process for listening thoughtfully, building broad support, and exploring unconventional options. Society celebrates leaders who promise fast, easy solutions to the world's problems-but quick fixes are just mirages that fade, leaving us with the same broken systems. The truth is, effective social change happens through slow, intentional actions. The author, a globally acclaimed social entrepreneur, offers a 5-step process for taking the slow lane to change-the lane that gets you to the right place faster: - Listening-Listen to build trust, which can change hearts and minds and allow for something new to emerge. - Holding the urgency-Accept that even in moments of crisis you can move only at the speed of trust instead of rushing into action. - Sharing the agency-Create an inclusive environment where everyone can lead. - Healing democracy-Build bridges that allow marginalized people to participate. - Maintaining curiosity-Be inspired by nontraditional sources. Using dozens of examples-prison reform in England, urban development in Venezuela, healthcare in the Navajo Nation, early childhood education in New York, and many more-The Slow Lane shows how, by following the principles taught in this book, readers can create lasting change.Zum Buch
