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  Argentine Perspectives on the...

  Nicholas van der Bijl

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  A new assessment of the Falklands War from the Argentine perspective.
  
  In 1982, the United Kingdom and Argentina fought a war over an historical disagreement over the colonial “ownership” or rights over the Falkland Islands. Within months of the Argentinian defeat, General Edgardo Calvi, then the Argentine Head of the Army Joint Chief of Staff, was instructed to undertake a wide-ranging and formal inquiry to investigate the performance of the Argentine Army during the Falklands. Calvi concluded that while the Army had the motivation, it lacked the organization, equipment, training, and ability to oppose an army capable of operating in a variety of environments. The war exposed political, military, and public weaknesses in a period of considerable internal unrest during the seven years of the Dirty War. Several senior officers who fought in the Falklands were imprisoned for offenses committed during the Dirty War. Secrecy and political disagreements isolated the Service chiefs of staff from the logistic and operational planning. This book tells the story of the Falklands War from the Argentine Army perspective.

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  Equality is a Struggle -...

  Thomas Piketty

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  An acclaimed economist’s observations on four years of events that have shaped the world 
   
  In this new volume drawn from his columns for the French newspaper Le Monde, renowned economist Thomas Piketty takes measure of the world since 2021: leaders grappling with the aftershocks of a global pandemic; politics shifting rightward in Europe and America; and wars breaking out and escalating, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Together with an extended introductory essay arguing that an ecological socialism remains the best hope for global equality, these articles present Piketty’s vivid first draft of history—on the rise of China, political upheaval, armed conflict, inequity within and between nations, discrimination, and beyond. Despite the gathering clouds, Piketty continues to find reasons for hope.

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  Face Forward Thrive Guide

  Michele Howe Clarke

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  Thrive Guide is about turning on a light when life seems darkest. You will learn to thrive along your natural lines of growth to be where you want to be. As you build trust in Y.O.U. (Your Own Uniqueness), enthusiastic faith will bloom as the good you have caused keeps appearing at your door. All you need do is begin to engage your Thrive Drive. Thrive Guide is as easy as ABC. This book will take you by the hand and help you let go of your fear. The content unfolds in a step by step process that leads you to greater harmony. As you progress and learn to access all the good that is inherently within, you will feel better and better. The good will flow as you flip on the switch of your excellence. All you need to do is begin.The Thrive Guide provides a step by step guide that:•Shares simple and proven principles to build positive energy•Provide a path to move towards the life you want and deserve•Design a life you’ll love and more!From the foreword by bestselling author Kristen MoellerAs we all know, not every surprise in life is a pleasant or easy one. And, understandably, most people feel lost, broken or to blame during difficult times. Experience taught Michele that with every challenge there is a hidden gem, a portal of strength that births us into the next brilliant version of ourselves.All you need are the right tools to find your brilliance. The very tools Michele discovered during her transformational journey, which taught her how to face forward, survive and ultimately thrive. Now in the Thrive Guide, Michele shares how you too can reach for relief and end needless suffering. In working with the Thrive Guide, you will build trust in Y.O.U. With Michele as your guide, no matter what you are facing, no matter how hard things appear, no matter what life throws at you, you will find that you too can THRIVE.

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  1960s Austin Gangsters -...

  Jesse Sublett

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  Timmy Overton of Austin and Jerry Ray James of Odessa were football stars who traded athletics for lives of crime. The original rebels without causes, nihilists with Cadillacs and Elvis hair, the Overton gang and their associates formed a ragtag white trash mafia that bedazzled Austin law enforcement for most of the 1960s. Tied into a loose network of crooked lawyers, pimps, and used car dealers who became known as the "traveling criminals," they burglarized banks and ran smuggling and prostitution rings all over Texas. Author Jesse Sublett presents a detailed account of these Austin miscreants, who rose to folk hero status despite their violent criminal acts.

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  I Have Your Back - How an...

  Tom Sileo

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  The story of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who became an international hero for his courage and selflessness.Ever since he was a young boy growing up on the streets of Staten Island, New York, Michael Ollis wanted to be a soldier. Inspired by his father, who fought in Vietnam, Mike’s deep desire to serve was cemented on the day his beloved city was attacked. From 9/11 onward, Mike’s one and only mission was to save lives.After two tense combat deployments, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis earned the US Army’s coveted Ranger tab and set his sights on the perilous mountains of eastern Afghanistan. On August 28, 2013, Mike was suddenly caught in the middle of a massive and unprecedented Taliban assault on a coalition military base. Rather than retreat to his bunker, Mike decided to fight. He then encountered a Polish army officer who needed his help.Despite being surrounded by enemy fighters while running low on ammunition, Mike promised the foreign soldier that no matter what, he would have his back. For his final act of bravery, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis would not only receive the Distinguished Service Cross from his own country, but the highest honor that Poland can bestow upon an allied soldier.As an American warrior, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis had all of our backs. This vivid and visceral account of Mike’s selfless 24-year journey will motivate us to “live like Mike” by always putting family, friends and country first.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Inside the Indyref

  Pete Wishart

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  Indyref: the Scottish Referendum of 2014 in which 84.6% of the Scottish public voted, making it one of the largest voter turnouts in British political history.
  
  This book is an inside account of the independence referendum campaign. It captures the highs and lows and twists and turns from a perspective close to the decision-making frontline, but far enough removed to offer a dispassionate and personal perspective of the unfolding events. Wishart takes the reader back to the energy, excitement and drama of the biggest political decision the Scottish people have ever been asked to participate in – a truly immersive experience, with people previously uninterested in political campaigning engaged in trying to win for their respective camp. 
  
  The referendum changed everything in Scottish political life and its influence is felt in every one of our political institutions, and remains indelibly embedded in our political culture.
  
  There is a very real sense that the many promises made around more powers for Scotland, made during the independence referendum 
  by the uk Government, have not been realised.
  
  The independence referendum itself may be long concluded, but its impacts, effects and legacy remain very much live. There can be no doubt that many of the constitutional debates that continue to take place today have their origins in the absorbing and beguiling campaign for independence.

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