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On 21st september 2013, four masked gunmen attacked the westgate shopping mall, an upscale mall in Nairobi kenya. The extremist islamic group Alshabaab claimed responsibility for the incident. A lot of us were stuck in that situation for hours. Some died, some left crippled to date, some survived and some left traumatized.
Disclaimer: This is NOT the official book; but a summary. This also does NOT accompany the official book. This book distills the profound wisdom of the bullfrog into lessons that are as enlightening as they are practical. Each chapter is a leap into understanding the timeless truths held within the calm demeanor and patient waiting of the bullfrog. 'The Wisdom of the BullFrog' illustrates how these fascinating creatures possess much more than meets the eye. Their ability to wait patiently for opportunities, their tranquil existence harmonizing with nature, and their sudden, decisive leaps – these attributes provide striking metaphors for our own journey in life. From the pond of everyday hustle to the bank of self-realization, 'The Wisdom of the BullFrog' is a guide that will inspire you to slow down, observe, and leap with conviction and accuracy in your life. Immerse yourself in the world of the bullfrog and emerge with wisdom that's profound yet practical.Ver libro
The Russian novel has a reputation that is immense, both in narrative and in length. Unquestionably though the ideas, themes and characters make many novels rightly revered as world class, as icons of literature. Perhaps an easier way to enjoy a wider selection of the Russian heritage, with its varied and glorious literary talents, is with the short story. These gems sparkle and beguile the mind with their characters and narrative, exploring facets of society and the human condition that more Western authors somehow find more difficult to navigate, or to explore, explain and relate to. The Russian short story is, in many respects, in a genre of its own. It is at its captivating best whether it’s an exploration of real-life experiences, through fantasy and fables and on to total absurdity. In a land so vast it is unsurprising that it is a world almost unto itself. Cultures and landscapes of differing hues are packed together bound only by the wilful bonds and force of Empire. The stories in this collection traverse the decades where one might be a serf under an absolute monarch, and the reality of that was pretty near to slavery, into an emancipation of sorts in the fields, or towns under the despotic will of landowners and the rich into the upheavals of Empire and then the overthrow of the ruling class and its replacement by the communists, who promised equality for all and delivered a society where the down-trodden remained the lowest yet vital cog of the state machine and its will. Whilst Tolstoy, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Pushkin and Chekhov are a given in any Russian collection we also explore and include Andreyev, Korolenko, Turgenev, Blavatsky and many others to create a world rich and dense across a sprawling landscape of diverse people, riddled with the class and unfairness in perhaps some of the most turbulent times that Russia has ever experienced. 01 - The Russian Short Story - Volume 5 - An Introduction 02 - About Love by Anton Chekhov 03 - Vanka by Anton Chekhov 04 - Hide And Seek or Pliatki by Fyodor Sologub 05 - In The Steppe by Maxim Gorky 06 - Chelkash - Part 1 by Maxim Gorky 07 - Chelkash - Part 2 by Maxim Gorky 08 - Chelkash - Part 3 by Maxim Gorky 09 - Twenty-Six Men and a Girl by Maxim Gorky 10 - One Autumn Night by Maxim Gorky 11 - Her Lover by Maxim Gorky 12 - The Servant by S T Semyonov 13 - Son by Ivan Bunin 14 - Kasimir Stanislavovitch by Ivan Bunin 15 - Gentle Breathing by Ivan Bunin 16 - The Outrage by Alexander Kuprin 17 - The Park of Kings by Alexander KuprinVer libro
Do you want to learn about Andrew Jackson? Andrеw Jackson, I am givеn tо undеrѕtаnd, wаѕ a patriot and a trаitоr. Hе wаѕ оnе of thе grеаtеѕt of gеnеrаlѕ, and whоllу ignоrаnt оf thе аrt of war. A writеr brilliаnt, elegant, eloquent, and withоut being able to соmроѕе a соrrесt ѕеntеnсе, or spell wоrdѕ оf four syllables. Thе firѕt оf ѕtаtеѕmеn, hе never dеviѕеd, hе never frаmеd a measure. He wаѕ the mоѕt саndid оf mеn and was сараblе of profound diѕѕimulаtiоn. A mоѕt lаw-dеfуing, lаw-оbеуing сitizеn. A ѕtiсklеr fоr diѕсiрlinе, he never hеѕitаtеd to diѕоbеу his ѕuреriоr. A democratic aristocrat. An urbаnе ѕаvаgе. An аtrосiоuѕ ѕаint." Jаmеѕ Pаrtоn, thе "fаthеr оf Amеriсаn biography", writing a few уеаrѕ аftеr Jackson's рrеѕidеnсу, wаѕ tеmрtеd tо thrоw up his hаndѕ оvеr Jасkѕоn - an apparent bundlе of соntrаdiсtiоnѕ. It iѕ not juѕt thаt his friеndѕ аnd еnеmiеѕ ѕее twо different mеn; the vеrу fасtѕ mаkе оnе wonder whеthеr he was pragmatic or dоgmаtiс, a grеаt statesman оr a bull in the china shop. Likewise thе "Jackson Era" is bеwildеring in itѕ соmрlеxitу. A реriоd оf thе ѕtrаngеѕt оf strange bеdfеllоwѕ in роlitiсѕ. Of Anti-Mаѕоniс Pаrtiеѕ аnd utорiаn соmmunеѕ. Of thеоlоgiсаl religious оbѕеѕѕiоn ѕuсh аѕ mоѕt Wеѕtеrnеrѕ саn hаrdlу conceive tоdау. A nаtiоn dоubling in size, and mоving frоm thе age оf wооd аnd аnimаl роwеr tо that of irоn аnd ѕtеаm power. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Who was Andrеw Jасkѕоn аnd whаt hе did? Biographical аѕресtѕ of his lifеAndrеw Jackson’s Еduсаtiоn and Beginnings Philosophy abоut Роlitiсѕ and Militаrу Militаrу Career Lаtеr Lifе аnd DеаthMuch,much more!Ver libro
“You’ll be dead or in prison by the time you’re eighteen.”Born into a family of addicts and abusers, Nick Darland knows what it’s like to be stuck inside chaos. Physical and psychological trauma fill his childhood. He self-medicates with alcohol and adrenaline. No one—including him—thinks he will amount to anything.For years he is homeless, penniless, and often hopeless. Then, one memorable winter night, Nick the victim dies. Nick who holds his own power is born.Power in Chaos is the unlikely story of a boy who comes from nothing to become a self-made man—and the bright lights in his dark world that make it possible.Darland’s story is one of navigating life’s challenges with courage, perseverance, and grace. From overcoming obstacles to embracing change, Power in Chaos illustrates what can happen when you harness the chaos of life and emerge stronger, wiser, and more empowered than ever before.Ver libro
Have you ever wanted to pull up the curtain and look at what the US Army was really like during the Vietnam War? From enlistment through Basic, Officer, and Flight training, veteran pilot Richard Guay will take you on a journey many have never witnessed... Sit with Richard in the cockpit of the venerable UH–1 Huey helicopter as he maneuvers the sky to accomplish missions, protect his troops, and put to the test his years of training to stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia. Through a journey from steamy jungles to war-torn skies over battlefields, Richard's raw and informative recollection is a story of not only war, but of brotherhood and the will to survive. Through countless helicopter flights, readers will experience both the fear and the excitement of war first-hand. Vietnam Warhorse is a thrilling memoir detailing years of US Army training, helicopter warfare tactics, and piloting techniques employed during actual enemy engagement. With a touch of humor, this is an intense and fresh perspective on the Vietnam War for anyone interested in history or aviation!Ver libro
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