Unisciti a noi in un viaggio nel mondo dei libri!
Aggiungi questo libro allo scaffale
Grey
Scrivi un nuovo commento Default profile 50px
Grey
Iscriviti per leggere l'intero libro o leggi le prime pagine gratuitamente!
All characters reduced
Baden-Powell of Mafeking - cover

Baden-Powell of Mafeking

J. S. Fletcher

Casa editrice: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinossi

In "Baden-Powell of Mafeking," J. S. Fletcher deftly chronicles the life and exploits of Robert Baden-Powell, the enigmatic military leader famed for his role in the Siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer War. With a narrative style that marries engaging storytelling with rigorous historical detail, Fletcher provides readers with vivid depictions of military tactics and the social dynamics of late Victorian England. Set against the backdrop of burgeoning imperialism, the book reveals not only the military strategies employed during the siege but also the cultural implications that accompanied Britain's colonial pursuits. J. S. Fletcher, a prolific British author and journalist, drew upon his deep interest in history and biography to write this insightful work. His background in journalism shaped his meticulous research methods and narrative clarity, enabling him to analyze the complexities of character and conflict within the context of national pride and military heroism. Fletcher's insightful portrayal of Baden-Powell illuminates not just a soldier's legacy, but also the foundational ethos of the Boy Scouts movement, which Baden-Powell later established. Recommended for history enthusiasts and those interested in military biography, "Baden-Powell of Mafeking" offers a nuanced examination of a pivotal figure in British history. Fletcher's compelling account invites readers to explore the intersection of war, leadership, and societal change, making it a valuable addition to any historical library.
Disponibile da: 02/06/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 107 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

  • Change Starts with You - Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World - cover

    Change Starts with You -...

    Sam Acho

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Read by the author. 
    Injustice, division, and suffering may loom large in this broken world, but you have the power to stand up for truth, unity, and healing. Join writer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, and NFL veteran Sam Acho as he gives you the courage you need to be a changemaker. 
    When gold is put into a crucible over a fire, the impurities (known as "dross") rise to the top. When faced with extreme heat, these precious metals are purified. Nothing about the metal’s essential makeup changes, but the impurities in them are brought to the surface, leaving behind precious gold. 
    America is in a crucible right now--and maybe you are, too. The pandemic has strained an already struggling economy, longstanding cultural and political divisions have reached a boiling point, and injustices have been brought into the spotlight in ways that we can no longer ignore. But the thing about crucibles is that they bring out both the worst and the best of us. 
    As you read Change Starts with You, you'll be:Inspired to discover and follow your fire--the unique passions that God has put in each of our heartsEquipped to dream big, channeling your passions into creating positive change wherever God has called youEncouraged by Acho's firsthand accounts of communities transformed by people with the courage and tenacity to follow their own fireMotivated to be a leader who empowers others to become changemakers too 
    Praise for Change Starts with You: 
    "Sam is a refreshing voice that the world so needs right now. This book is not a 'how to,' but a 'to do.' Sam is the spark to refire and refuel you like only Sam can, to become a force for good and live the unlimited life we've imagined in both a relatable and aspirational way. I can't wait for him to inspire you to take action in the same way he's inspired me." 
    --Molly Qerim, philanthropist and host of First Take on ESPN
    Mostra libro
  • The Three Bears Los Tres Osos - cover

    The Three Bears Los Tres Osos

    Charles Fromme

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Rediscover the enchanting world of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this beloved fairy tale that has captivated generations of readers. Find out what happens when a curious girl decides to explore the charming home of Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear, nestled deep in the heart of the forest. What will happen when the Three Bears return home from their walk in the woods? Presented in both English and Spanish, this dual language story is sure to engage children and encourage a lifelong love for reading.
    Mostra libro
  • Moving Forwards Working Backwards: A strengths based approach to neurodivergence - cover

    Moving Forwards Working...

    Helen Sheehy

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This book is about understanding how much neurodivergence and masking has unconsciously shaped so many people without them realising. For generations we have not recognised that many people who are highly adapted to a neurotypical world haven't been acknowledged or supported, especially women and girls. It explores the experience of attention divergent and highly sensitive people (often referred to as ADD or ADHD), Autistic people (often referred to as ASD) and people who are both (Dualies), in a non- pathologizing way. It challenges the current use of pathologizing language and explores the intersection of all the other shaping influences on how we make sense of this identity, including trauma, family of origin and overlaps between different types of neurodivergence. It explores the likely evolutionary components of how humans have developed different kinds of brains and attributes and makes suggestions for developing a more inclusive and validating picture of neurodiversity in schools, the workplace, families and friendship groups. Helen draws on her own and her partner's experiences of being neurodivergent, as well as drawing from stories of her friends, family and clients to develop a greater understanding of why it is important to embrace this identity if it applies to you. Helen is a psychologist who has worked with people for forty years. She describes how important it is to realise how masking neurodivergence stops people from realising their full potential, and where embracing it helps personal growth and a positive identity. 
    · 
    Mostra libro
  • The Expanding Circle - Ethics Evolution and Moral Progress - cover

    The Expanding Circle - Ethics...

    Peter Singer

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    What is ethics? Where do moral standards come from? Are they based on emotions, reason, or some innate sense of right and wrong? For many scientists, the key lies entirely in biology—especially in Darwinian theories of evolution and self-preservation. But if evolution is a struggle for survival, why are we still capable of altruism? 
     
     
     
    In his classic study The Expanding Circle, Peter Singer argues that altruism began as a genetically based drive to protect one's kin and community members but has developed into a consciously chosen ethic with an expanding circle of moral concern. Drawing on philosophy and evolutionary psychology, he demonstrates that human ethics cannot be explained by biology alone. Rather, it is our capacity for reasoning that makes moral progress possible. In a new afterword, Singer takes stock of his argument in light of recent research on the evolution of morality.
    Mostra libro
  • The Hoyt-Wallis Murder Mystery in Herkimer County - cover

    The Hoyt-Wallis Murder Mystery...

    James M. Greiner

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Warren township in the southern portion of Herkimer County has been the scene of more than one gruesome event.  In January 1885, locals reeled in horror when disgruntled wife Roxalana Druse shot her husband and dismembered his corpse to incinerate it in a farm house stove. Her trial and hanging was followed up in May of 1901 with two murders in yet another farm house kitchen. John C. Wallis had allowed his ex-wife Arvilla to return home, one year after running off with hired farm hand Ben Hoyt. Wallis then rehired Hoyt and within months both Ben Hoyt and Arvilla Wallis were dead. Did Ben Hoyt murder Arvilla in cold blood or did John C. Wallis kill both of them?  Author James M. Greiner investigates a mysterious case of marriage, infidelity and multiple murders in turn of the century Herkimer County.
    Mostra libro
  • Yet Another Costume Party Debacle - Why Racial Ignorance Persists on Elite College Campuses - cover

    Yet Another Costume Party...

    Ingrid A. Nelson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    How the policies of elite colleges allow racially themed parties to continue by perpetuating the status quo. On a cold February evening, a group of students at Bowdoin College, an elite and historically white liberal arts college in Maine, gathered to drink tequila at a party referred to as “not not a fiesta.” By noon the next day, Instagram videos of students sporting miniature sombreros had spread like wildfire through campus. Over the next few weeks, national media outlets would broadcast the embarrassing fallout. But the frequency with which similar parties recur on campuses across the United States begs the question: what, if anything, do undergraduates learn about race and racism from these encounters?
     
    Drawing on interviews and archival research, Yet Another Costume Party Debacle shows us how colleges both contest and reproduce racialized systems of power. Sociologist Ingrid A. Nelson juxtaposes how students and administrators discuss race with how they behave in the aftermath of racially charged campus controversies. Nelson spoke in-depth with students and other key players in several controversial parties—“Cracksgiving,” a “gangster party,” and the “not not a fiesta” tequila party—at Bowdoin. The college’s administrative response failed to encourage productive dialogue or address larger questions about race on campus. Nelson shows how the underlying campus structures at elite liberal arts colleges foster an environment that is ripe for racially charged incidents; we shouldn’t be surprised when we read about yet another costume party debacle. Nelson advises how we can take charge of diversity on our campuses by changing the systems that bring students together and drive them apart.
    Mostra libro