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  Chasing Bandits in the Badlands

  Bob Breen

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  In January 1993, the Australian government sent just under one thousand young men and women to serve under American command in a violent, impoverished, starving society. Most males over the age of twelve either carried or had access to a gun, and most Somali men had been fighting a vicious civil war for years. 
  Australian soldiers and their teams had to gain control of the streets of Baidoa and surrounding towns. This contest was not ‘find, fight and kill’ warfare. There was no decisive victory or defeat. The aim was to detect ‘the bad boys’ and deter and de-escalate their violence rather than escalate hostilities to success through ‘body count’. This mode of operation was not community policing by soldiers either. It involved adjusting attitudes forcefully and assuring uncomfortable consequences for bad behaviour and ultimately lethal responses to armed challenges. 
   
  The world looked over their shoulders. Corporals and diggers had to make split-second decisions to open or hold fire. Holding fire when provoked by punks constituted disciplined professional performance. Opening fire before understanding the situation, especially against unarmed provocateurs, constituted unprofessional conduct and possible condemnation, even criminal charges. These young Australians carried the international reputation of Australia and its army on their shoulders. Their actions would either enhance that reputation or create controversy, negative publicity and, potentially, international embarrassment and condemnation. 
   
  After adjusting their own attitudes to balance aggression and compassion, fight leaders and their diggers forcefully adjusted Somali attitudes, secured a stalemate, and then took control for the time they were in Somalia Australian soldiers individually and collectively helped a traumatised society needing a ‘fair go’ and gave ordinary Somali men, women and children trying to survive a little bit of hope.

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  A God-Sized Vision - Revival...

  Collin Hansen, John D. Woodbridge

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  Can God stir revival by his Holy Spirit, even in our culture today? Do we really believe he can? In a day of diminished expectations, A God-Sized Vision: Revival Accounts That Stretch and Stir recounts global examples of prior revivals, beginning with the Reformation and the Great Awakenings. It continues with the Welsh and Azusa Street revivals and those that occurred simultaneously in Asia, followed by the East Africa Revival of the 1930s. More recent revivals in North America that instigated parachurch or evangelistic ministries like those of Billy Graham and the revivals in China, particularly in Henan Province over the last forty years, give further evidence of church renewal. These stories enlarge our hearts, expand our minds, and empower our witness to the power of God at work in human history. Christians with a deep evangelistic commitment who realize that there is more to church growth than field-tested techniques will expand their vision by remembering God’s vision, as it has been revealed throughout history. Hansen and Woodbridge mine these stories of renewal to suggest how to get ready for revival today.

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  Soldier to Civilian: A Guide for...

  Robert Reed

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  When you first entered the military, you had and endless supply of books, online videos, and web sites telling you everything you needed to know about the enlistment process. Now that you have served honorably, how do you transition out of the military and begin a successful civilian career? Where are the books telling you how to complete the transition process and prepare yourself for civilian life? This book describes how I successfully transitioned from the military back to civilian life. It discusses some of the common pitfalls that transitioning service members make, and it offers some pointers and suggestions to make your transition as smooth as possible.

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  The Life of Jesus Critically...

  David Friedrich Strauss

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  Strauss was an early pioneer in the ongoing 'Quest of the Historical Jesus' movement, and his Life of Jesus is one of the few landmarks in the field. The first edition of Strauss' book was published in Germany in 1835, when he was only 27 years old. He focused his attention on battling two theological fronts which were current at the time - the biblical Literalists who believed the miracles in the Gospels were to be taken as literal history, and the Rationalists, who believed that the Gospel miracles were true but could be explained by natural and rational causes. Strauss rejected both camps and, in a historical analysis of the Gospels that was scrupulous and exhaustive, concluded that our knowledge of the Historical Jesus is hopelessly buried under layers of legend and myth. 
  The price that Strauss paid for publication was high – his book scandalized Europe, and cost him his job as Chair of Theology at the University of Zurich, and ultimately his career. Dozens of books, mostly from Germany, were written in rebuttal. The school of Rationalism died in the 19th century, due in no small part to Strauss' criticism. The school of Literalism that Strauss criticized evolved into Fundamentalism in the early 20th century, which was in large part a reaction to the groundbreaking path started by Strauss and his revolutionary book. 
  Medical missionary Albert Schweitzer described Strauss' Life of Jesus as, "one of the most perfect things in the whole range of learned literature. In over fourteen hundred pages he has not a superfluous phrase; his analysis descends to the minutest details, but he does not lose his way among them; his style is simple and picturesque, sometimes ironical, but always dignified and distinguished". (Introduction by JoeD)

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  Borderline Personality Disorder...

  Lois Frost

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  Are you constantly grappling with intense emotional turmoil? 
  Does the fear of abandonment often consume your thoughts, causing you to push away those you love the most? 
  Do you struggle to understand why your mood can shift so rapidly from euphoria to deep despair? 
  Does the storm of rage inside you often lead to impulsive and self-damaging actions? 
  I understand the whirlwind of emotions and the constant struggle. I've been there. 
  It's hard, it's confusing, it's often lonely, but remember, you are not alone. Your battle with BPD is not in vain. This book is your beacon of hope. 
  Imagine for a second, what if you could ... 
  - Gain control over your emotions, rather than letting them control you. 
  - Learn to navigate relationships healthily, fostering deep, meaningful connections. 
  - Overcome the fear of abandonment and build resilience within yourself. 
  - Develop a strong and stable sense of self, firmly rooted in self-acceptance and self-love. 
  - Find healthier outlets for your impulsivity, channeling it into productive endeavors. 
  - Learn to manage stress and paranoia, fostering a more peaceful and serene mindset. 
  Here's a little sneak preview of what you’ll get: 
  - Practical strategies to manage emotional instability and cultivate emotional intelligence. 
  - Insights into the origins and symptoms of BPD, helping you better understand your condition. 
  - Effective coping mechanisms to handle stress and paranoia, fostering a sense of peace and tranquility. 
  - Techniques to help you develop a healthier and more positive self-image. 
  - Methods to regulate anger and express your emotions effectively.Make the first move towards a better tomorrow. Your healthier, happier self awaits.

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  German History - Significant...

  Kelly Mass

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  This book consists of 5 topics related to German history, which are the following: 
  Clausewitz - Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist, remains one of the most influential figures in the study of warfare. Born in 1780 in Prussia, Clausewitz entered the military at a young age, where he quickly distinguished himself as a talented strategist and thinker. 
  Kaiser Wilhelm II - Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia, ruled from June 15, 1888, until his abdication on November 9, 1918, marking the end of the German Empire. His reign was tumultuous, characterized by grand ambitions and disastrous decisions that not only reshaped Germany but also contributed to the broader context of global conflict. 
  Prussia - Prussia, once a powerful and influential German state, traces its origins back to 1525, when it began as a duchy focused on the region near the southeast coast of the Baltic Sea. Over the centuries, it would grow to play a pivotal role in European history, especially through its military and political influence. 
  The Berlin Wall - From 1961 until 1989, the Berlin Wall stood as a stark symbol of division, not only physically separating the city of Berlin but also representing the broader ideological rift between the East and the West during the Cold War. On August 13, 1961, the German Democratic Republic (GDR), or East Germany, began constructing this formidable barrier. 
  Visigoths - The Visigoths were a significant Germanic people whose influence shaped the course of European history during late antiquity, a period commonly known as the Migration Period. Along with their eastern counterparts, the Ostrogoths, they were among the most powerful and notable Gothic factions within the Roman Empire during its decline.

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