It took me quite a while to develop short story writing skills. I even purchased several books to get to this point. In fact, I had written two novels before I tackled a short story. After that, I went buck wild. These are my choices for Collection from the library of Shorts: by Jack McDonald. Here are nine stories of pure entertainment. Enjoy.
President Obama was elected on an anti-war platform, yet targeted killings have increased under his command of the 'War on Terror'. The US thinks of itself as upholding the rule of international law and spreading democracy, yet such targeted killings have been widely decried as extra-judicial violations of human rights. This book examines these paradoxes, arguing that they are partially explained by the application of existing legal standards to transnational wars. Critics argue that the kind of war the US claims to be waging - transnational armed conflict - doesn't actually exist. McDonald analyses the concept of transnational war and the legal interpretations that underpin it, and argues that the Obama administration's adherence to the rule of law produces a status quo of violence that is in some ways more disturbing than the excesses of the Bush administration. America's interpretations of sovereignty and international law shape and constitute war itself, with lethal consequences for the named and anonymous persons that it unilaterally defines as participants. McDonald's analysis helps us understand the social and legal construction of legitimate violence in warfare, and the relationship between legal opinions formed in US government departments and acts of violence half a world away.
This book examines how changes to social rules reshape how states explain their military actions, and changes to technology and society transform contemporary warfare.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease... Sound like science fiction? It's not! When Sister and Brother are told their Grandfather is having BRAIN SURGERY for PARKINSON'S DISEASE they are at first shocked, then very frightened-and they have lots of questions. Although this book is written and illustrated for children, it is also an excellent primer for anyone wanting to learn the basics of Deep Brain Stimulation.
There must be a reason such a large portion of Scripture is devoted to the Nation of Israel's journey from bondage in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. Authors Jack and Ruth McDonald contend that each individual Christian's life is also a journey from bondage to freedom. The good news is that just as God was with Israel each step of the way, He promises direction and protection for our journey as well.Under the Cloudis still the place to be. Jack and Ruth use the inerrant and unchanging message of the Bible to encourage brothers and sisters to be on the move again. As you read you will discover how to successfully deal with the stresses of life. Discarding excess baggage and learning to travel light will become a way of life.Don't struggle for another single day; read Under the Cloud and find the high road today.
This book examines the normative debates around the American use of targeted killings. It questions whether the Obama administration’s defence of its use of targeted killings is cohesive or hypocritical. In doing so, the book departs from the disciplinary purpose of international law, constitutional law and the just war tradition and instead examines discipline-specific defences of targeted killings to identify their requisite normative principles in order to compare these norms across disciplines. The methodology used in this book means that it argues that targeted killings are only defensible as acts of war, but it also highlights the normative role of accountability and responsibility in this defence. In doing so, it offers an argument that the use of ‘pattern of life’ killings by the CIA falls outside the defence offered by the Obama administration, but that this same type of targeting could be used by the military due to differing standards/mechanisms of responsibility assignment in these organisations. The book thus provides a way of investigating contemporary wars where the conduct of war lacks the traditional hallmarks of conventional warfare. Furthermore, by drawing attention to differing normative concepts that underpin competing interpretations of law and morality, it provides a way of analysing contemporary political violence in an interdisciplinary fashion without seeking to displace single disciplinary study. This book will be of much interest to students of military studies, ethics of war, foreign policy, international security and IR.
San Francisco sportswriter Jack McDonald's career spanned five decades. Here he describes his encounters with such legendary figures as Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Casey Stengel, Jack Dempsey, and Red Grange.
You never know who your friends are. You find out who your friends are. Frank Matterson needed friends he could trust to help him bring down the Organization. The list was short. Success depended on two things; the men he had to work with, and a lot of luck.
Only three cycles were left before the Dance and many households felt empty. At this stage, most of the Dancers have departed from their families. In some cases, it didn't seem as much of a change. Barellinans were known for large families. When the cycle of the Dance came, that lone absence loomed heavy on structures of families. Nature generated every nuance of what was transpiring and only allowed for others to feed into it what they felt comfortable with.This was not new behavior. Generations have long since seen Dancer leaving home as early as four cycles ahead of the Dance. Although many knew ------ in the end, it was not up to them, they still moved with the choreographed demeanor of creatures stimulated to react as they felt comfortable.Some households held gathering, where different family members from other cities would visit. Barellinans didn't like to bring depressing memories into these gatherings, seeing how they were dealing with a force beyond their control. Although all played a part in Nature's Grand Scheme, it does not by any means tie any individual's rational decision with the outcome. Still, they came together, not only as families, but as a Race. Over one million households will be touched by the Dance. If a household had one Dancer, it didn't matter if there was one offspring, or a dozen. Barellinans families were linked to the Dancers. They gathered to channel their energies to offer support.
Young Wings 2 shows us what life is like After The Dance. As we already know, Barellinans are like any other species on the planet Aarirrlos. Their only difference is they are born with wings. Still, they must endure the rigors of growing up like any other young citizen on the planet. They go to school, and the many places Aarirrlos provides for recreation. They, like other young citizens have to learn how to navigate the good and the bad. When it comes to bullies, Youngs Wings must be extra careful. In that case, they find out that there is another source they can turn to. When it comes to handling bullies, there is only one group to call: The Bully Busters.
B. K. Valunar is back with a whole new Game. Well, maybe not a new Game. He does have a plan, though. Will that be enough for what The Shop has in store for him?
What does winning at life mean to you, and what's keeping you from victory? Are you afraid to dream big? Do you lack self-belief? Are you just living on autopilot? Let's stop that now. You can change. You do have the power. Former USC All-American and NFL quarterback Paul McDonald takes you Thru the Tunnel where you'll get an inside look at the life of elite athletes that illustrate how you can become empowered to create the life you've always wanted.
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