Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage dans le monde des livres!
Ajouter ce livre à l'électronique
Grey
Ecrivez un nouveau commentaire Default profile 50px
Grey
Abonnez-vous pour lire le livre complet ou lisez les premières pages gratuitement!
All characters reduced
Lines of Fire - A Renegade Writes on Strategy Intelligence and Security - cover

Lines of Fire - A Renegade Writes on Strategy Intelligence and Security

Ralph Peters

Maison d'édition: Stackpole Books

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Synopsis

The New York Times–bestselling military analyst offers a collection of essays covering a generation of geopolitics and military policy.   For decades, Ralph Peters has been the most provocative and visionary American writer on military affairs, strategy, security, and intelligence. In that time, he predicted every major trend that has plagued the post-Cold-War world. A career military officer and acclaimed author, he has faced issues ranging from the explosion of religious terrorism to the fatal weaknesses of our intelligence system and our dangerous over-reliance on technology.  Now Peters delves into these and other enduringly vital themes in this definitive, career-spanning collection of his writings. Lines of Fire is an indispensable volume for understanding today’s crises—and tomorrow’s.
Disponible depuis: 14/06/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 437 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

  • Welcome to Vietnam Macho Man - Reflections of a Khe Sanh Vet - cover

    Welcome to Vietnam Macho Man -...

    Ernest Spencer

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This is hands down the most heartbreaking and thought provoking historical novel about Khe Sanh and even the Vietnam War you will ever have the honor to read. Other books are easier to read, yet none of them will leave you a believer like this book will. It is January, 1968 and Ernest returns to Khe Sanh from R&R to the opening of the longest battle in the Vietnam War. He is a Korean American Marine Commander and the Rifle Commander of Delta 6, leading over 250 men through the toughest of battles and conditions. The siege at Khe Sanh went on non-stop for 2.5 months. Life was shrunken to full time living inside bunkers, watching rations and supplies slide out the back of cargo planes as they flew low past Hill 881 and finding ways to remain hopeful while being unable to use camaraderie or communications to keep it real. What is to become of the survivors of this incredible battle? 
    Seldom is the author so true to himself and the memory of those lost that he is willing to blind others with their own tears and shame rather than sacrifice what he knows to be the true story. At the end of the book, the author, Ernest Spencer was faced with having to identify a casualty from his battalion. He says," Rodriguez is gone and I am still here. Why? I feel fear wash through me. They die while I watch. Who will care? How long will they care?" 
    Listen to this story and learn the haunting truths. It will probably make you feel uncomfortable. Take a few more moments and try to imagine first living the story and then laying it down on paper. It is our debt to read this book, in honor of those who have given more than we can ever imagine. And to remember what really mattered: the men and women who served and sacrificed for a country that has remained ungrateful. This book is pages and pages of heart and soul - bare naked anger, hate, suffering and despair. You will feel the weight of the Vietnam War in your hands.
    Voir livre
  • Mesoamerican Mythology - Learning All about Aztec and Maya Mythology (2 in 1) - cover

    Mesoamerican Mythology -...

    Matthew Fillard

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This book contains three separate books, all related to myths on the North and South American Continents: 
    Aztec Mythology: The Aztec Empire, one of the most powerful and complex civilizations of Mesoamerica, was not only remarkable for its military conquests and grand architecture but also for its deeply spiritual and mythological worldview. At the heart of Aztec society was a profound belief in the gods and the sacredness of ritual, which governed everything from daily life to the empire's grandest ceremonies. Aztec mythology, rich with gods, cosmic battles, and creation stories, shaped the culture and practices of this ancient civilization. Understanding Aztec mythology is essential to understanding the values, actions, and worldview of the Aztec people, as it provided the framework within which they interpreted their world and their place within it. 
    Inca Mythology: The Inca Empire, at its zenith, spanned much of South America, including present-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and parts of Chile and Argentina. Known for its advanced architecture, agricultural systems, and administrative organization, the Inca civilization also possessed a deeply spiritual culture. Central to their worldview was a rich tapestry of mythology that explained the creation of the world, the origins of humankind, and the roles of the gods in the natural and spiritual realms.  
    Maya Mythology: Maya mythology stands as one of the most intricate and profound systems of stories and beliefs in the ancient world, reflecting the depth of a civilization that thrived for thousands of years. These myths, preserved through oral traditions and later written texts such as the Popol Vuh, reveal the Maya’s understanding of the cosmos, their relationship with nature, and their spiritual connection to the divine.
    Voir livre
  • 444 Days - The American Hostages in Iran and the Fall of Diplomacy - cover

    444 Days - The American Hostages...

    Davis Truman

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    It is an explosive true story of survival, betrayal, and the moment America lost its grip on the Middle East. 
    On November 4, 1979, 52 Americans were taken hostage inside the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, an act that stunned the world and sparked a 444-day standoff that shattered U.S. diplomacy and changed global politics forever. 
    In this pulse-pounding narrative, acclaimed historian Davis Truman pulls back the curtain on the backroom deals, psychological torment, and international missteps that defined one of the longest hostage crises in modern history. Drawing from declassified documents, secret cables, and firsthand interviews, 444 Days brings to life the human drama at the heart of a geopolitical disaster. 
    When diplomacy fails, what remains: bluster, betrayal, or a better way forward? 
     
    Voir livre
  • Silenced: The shocking true story of a young girl too afraid to speak - cover

    Silenced: The shocking true...

    Rosie Lewis

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A family with a dark secret. 
    A child who refuses to speak. 
    Rosie must help her before it’s too late. 
    Nine-year-old Caitlin has a secret, but she cannot tell anyone about it. When her mother is sectioned under the Mental Health Act she and her three siblings have to go and live with her grandmother Julie and grandad Ryan. 
    Caitlin finds her new living conditions challenging: cat poo on the carpet, rubbish everywhere and the constant stare of her grandad – she retreats more and more into herself. 
    When foster carer Rosie Lewis meets Caitlin she knows something is deeply wrong with this little girl, who is withdrawn, afraid and refuses to speak. Rosie decides to take her in, but Caitlin’s silence continues, and Rosie knows she must act. 
    Why is Caitlin so afraid to speak? 
    Could it be that the family has a dark secret? 
    One that is so shocking it can no longer be hidden? 
    Rosie Lewis, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delves deep into the psychology of a child suffering from abuse, painting a vivid picture of the struggle within. The memoirs of her work with Caitlin, a child on the autism spectrum, are both personal and heart-wrenching, making this autobiography a bestseller. 
    For fans of Maggie Hartley (Battered, Broken, Healed), Linda Watson-Brown (Don't Say A Word), Veronica Clark (Snatched), Torey L. Hayden (The Invisible Girl), and Katy Weitz (The Girl for the Job). 
    HarperCollins 2022
    Voir livre
  • Healthy Feelings Thriving Faith - Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram - cover

    Healthy Feelings Thriving Faith...

    Bill Gaultiere, Kristi Gaultiere

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Go from simply knowing your personality type to growing in wholeness, empathy, and faith 
     
    Every personality type can get stuck in unhealthy emotional and spiritual patterns. In Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith, Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere use the Enneagram to lead you through a journey of discovery, showing you how God can transform anger, shame, anxiety, and sadness into freedom, joy, peace, and love.  
     
    This book offers an avenue to renewed hope and personal growth you may not have thought possible through 
     
    ● eye-opening insights 
    ● engaging stories 
    ● spiritual disciplines 
    ● simple soul care practices  
     
    No matter what your personality type, you can grow to be more healthy and loving, and the Gaultieres are here to guide you.
    Voir livre
  • CEN Exam Success Secrets Revealed - "Elevate your CEN exam prep! Experience impactful audio lessons to boost your test success" - cover

    CEN Exam Success Secrets...

    Cyrus Larkston

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "CEN Exam Success Secrets Revealed" 
    ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
    Are you eager to advance your nursing career and enhance your expertise by successfully passing the CEN Exam? 
    In search of an all-encompassing resource that covers everything you need to ace the CEN Exam? 
    Your quest ends here! 
    This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your comprehension, honing your skills, and participating in practical exercises. With this, you are set on the path to success. 
    Updated to reflect the latest structure of the CEN Exam. 
    Key features of this comprehensive guide include: 
    - In-depth insights into CEN Exam Certification 
    - Detailed explanation of Emergency Nursing principles 
    - Effective strategies for exam preparation and problem-solving 
    Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, vital for achieving exam success. Concepts are explored in depth rather than just touched upon. 
    Please be aware that this guide is not affiliated with any official CEN organization and is purely an independent resource created for your benefit. 
    Designed with a clear layout and straightforward language, our CEN Exam Guide ensures easy transitions between topics. Bid farewell to complex jargon and embrace content that is clear, precise, and technically accurate. 
    So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to CEN Exam success! 
    Unlock your potential and achieve your dreams in emergency nursing today!
    Voir livre