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Ken Druse's New York City Gardener

A How-to and Source Book for Gardening in the Big Apple

By: Kenneth Druse

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Ken Druse's New York City Gardener

A How-to and Source Book for Gardening in the Big Apple

By: Kenneth Druse

Ken may be one of America's leading horticulturists, but he loves his city plot most of all, a fact duly noted in the NYT Home section which praised his How To and Source Book for Gardening in the Big Apple as the ultimate guide for New Yorkers determined to overcome the obstacles and flex their green thumbs.

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City

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1885492278

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The Lion, the Leopard, and the Bear

By: Kenneth M. Haines

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The Lion, the Leopard, and the Bear

By: Kenneth M. Haines

The Middle East is in turmoil. Now with Iran and Iraq secretly joining forces. Their target has turned to Israel, and its largest supporter...the United States.

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Lulu.com

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0557054893

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9780557054893

And the Rest Is History

Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and Spies

By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

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And the Rest Is History

Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and Spies

By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

And the Rest Is History takes readers on a traveling circus from Paris to Beirut, Baghdad, and beyond, introducing them to spies and terrorists, arms dealers and crooks, and along the way reveals a few surprises about the secret underbelly of recent history you won’t find in WikiLeaks. This book pinpoints precisely when the era of “fake news” actually began in America, and will change the way you think about journalism and journalists. It includes: • riveting testimony of the author’s torture and born-again experience as a hostage in a Beirut cellar; • unusual insight into the beginnings of the Iran–Contra scandal; • eyewitness reporting from the battlefields of the Middle East; • the inside scoop on Saddam Hussein’s WMD programs; • astonishing stories of French government dirty tricks, the intelligence underworld, Israeli hostage negotiations, and the real-life escapades of a Soviet sleeper agent. And the Rest Is History is a reporter’s journey from Left-Bank leftist to born-again Christian conservative. But most of all it’s a rollicking good read full of unusual characters, places, and events you will never hear about on the evening news. “Ken Timmerman is a superb investigative reporter—and old school—which means he does his research. His behind-the-scenes adventures in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Israel, and even France are a terrific read for those of us who share his passion for tracking down the facts, not molding the facts to a ‘narrative.’” —Peter Schweizer, president of the Government Accountability Institute and NY Times bestselling author of Clinton Cash and Profiles in Corruption “I have followed for some time your excellent reporting on the Mid-East. You consistently provide insights and facts nowhere else available to the public. Your professionalism and persistence make a great contribution to our understanding, to the public debate, and ultimately to our national security.” —R. James Woolsey, former director, Central Intelligence Agency “I have spent my life tracking the murderers of yesterday. Mr. Timmerman is tracking the murderers of tomorrow.” —Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, introducing the author to an audience in Paris, France, in 2002

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Post Hill Press

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1637584776

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9781637584774

Armies of Sand

The Past, Present, and Future of Arab Military Effectiveness

By: Kenneth Michael Pollack

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Armies of Sand

The Past, Present, and Future of Arab Military Effectiveness

By: Kenneth Michael Pollack

Since the Second World War, Arab armed forces have consistently punched below their weight. They have lost many wars that by all rights they should have won, and in their best performances only ever achieved quite modest accomplishments. Over time, soldiers, scholars, and military experts have offered various explanations for this pattern. Reliance on Soviet military methods, the poor civil-military relations of the Arab world, the underdevelopment of the Arab states, and patterns of behavior derived from the wider Arab culture, have all been suggested as the ultimate source of Arab military difficulties. Armies of Sand, Kenneth M. Pollack's powerful and riveting history of Arab armies from the end of World War Two to the present, assesses these differing explanations and isolates the most important causes. Over the course of the book, he examines the combat performance of fifteen Arab armies and air forces in virtually every Middle Eastern war, from the Jordanians and Syrians in 1948 to Hizballah in 2006 and the Iraqis and ISIS in 2014-2017. He then compares these experiences to the performance of the Argentine, Chadian, Chinese, Cuban, North Korean, and South Vietnamese armed forces in their own combat operations during the twentieth century. The book ultimately concludes that reliance on Soviet doctrine was more of a help than a hindrance to the Arabs. In contrast, politicization and underdevelopment were both important factors limiting Arab military effectiveness, but patterns of behavior derived from the dominant Arab culture was the most important factor of all. Pollack closes with a discussion of the rapid changes occurring across the Arab world-political, economic, and cultural-as well as the rapid evolution in war making as a result of the information revolution. He suggests that because both Arab society and warfare are changing, the problems that have bedeviled Arab armed forces in the past could dissipate or even vanish in the future, with potentially dramatic consequences for the Middle East military balance. Sweeping in its historical coverage and highly accessible, this will be the go-to reference for anyone interested in the history of warfare in the Middle East since 1945.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0190906960

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9780190906962

The French Betrayal of America

By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

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The French Betrayal of America

By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

Can we trust France? Apparently not. After more than 200 years of shared history and interests, the U.S.-France marriage looks as if it's ending in an acrimonious divorce. Here is the shocking insider account. In the wake of French behavior at the United Nations, where Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin systematically undermined the efforts of Secretary of State Colin Powell to convince the Security Council to authorize force against Iraq, Americans have at best come to suspect our ally of double dealing, and at worst come to view them as the enemy. Almost daily over the past year, new stories have emerged of how the government of French President Jacques Chirac has sought to undermine the U.S. war on terror, publicly sniping at America and inciting other countries to do the same. What's wrong with France? What's behind their recent perfidy? According to bestselling author Kenneth R. Timmerman, the American public doesn't know half the story. After they read The French Betrayal of America, American anger at France will turn to outrage. Timmerman, who worked as a journalist in France for eighteen years and knows the players on both sides, lifts the veil of Jacques Chirac's scandalous love affair with Saddam Hussein, beginning in 1975, when he took him on a tour of top-secret French nuclear facilities. The French attitude toward the dictator, which seemed to baffle American politicians, was in fact entirely predictable. Put bluntly, it was all about money, oil, and guns. Chirac needed Saddam's oil and Saddam's money, and Saddam needed French weapons and French nuclear technology. Despite this, the relationship between France and America was not only amicable but at times very mutually beneficial. That was until the most recent war on Iraq, where France turned the tables, engaging in dirty diplomacy and helping to sway other European countries to their side. French war coverage was not merely one-sided: It was viciously inaccurate, skewed, and openly anti-American. Timmerman also presents incredible new evidence of France's duplicity, including the fact that the French stood to gain $100 billion from secret oil contracts they had concluded with Saddam Hussein. The French Betrayal of America raises questions of whether the nuclear cooperation agreements still in force with the French today should be canceled in light of France's behavior. Our security interests no longer converge, and our economic systems increasingly appear to be at loggerheads. The war in Iraq harshly exposed French treachery and their desire to do business with the worst of international tyrants, putting their economy, their international standing, and their relationship with a 200-year-old friend in severe jeopardy.

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Forum Books

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0307237788

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9780307237781

Effective Treatments in Psychiatry

By: Peter Tyrer,Kenneth R. Silk

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Effective Treatments in Psychiatry

By: Peter Tyrer,Kenneth R. Silk

A practical pocket reference to effective treatments for a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521124654

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The Iran House

Tales of Revolution, Persecution, War, and Intrigue

By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

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The Iran House

Tales of Revolution, Persecution, War, and Intrigue

By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

Commenting on my 2022 memoir, And the Rest Is History, Dennis Prager said he wondered, “How many Kenneth Timmermans are there?” I seemed to have led multiple lives, as a war correspondent, investigative reporter, human rights advocate, and pro-freedom activist. I had been nominated for Congress, taken hostage by terrorists, and shared a journalism prize with Tucker Carlson. I had even been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize! And while all of that is true, there is another, far more secretive side to my activities in the past thirty years. It invariably began with a knock at the door, the showing of creds…and an earnest request. Was I willing to help my government in its war against international terrorism? What kind of question was that? Of course I was. I talked to people the US government couldn’t talk to, and they wanted that access. So, for many years—and for multiple agencies—I became an agent-runner. Some of my guys helped save American lives. Their access to the inner reaches of the Islamist regime in Tehran exposed a dark story of treacherous collaboration with senior Democrat Party operatives that will stun readers and rock the 2024 presidential election. “His writing is eloquent, his stories are captivating. This book is a page-turner.” —Lady Brigitte Gabriel, bestselling author; founder & chairman, ACT for America “When it comes to Iran, Timmerman is on the mark.” —Robert Baer, former CIA case officer; author of See No Evil, The Fourth Man, and other books

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Bombardier Books

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An Analytical Guide to Television's One Step Beyond, 1959-1961

By: John Kenneth Muir

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An Analytical Guide to Television's One Step Beyond, 1959-1961

By: John Kenneth Muir

Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond made its television debut in 1959, nine months before Rod Serling's classic The Twilight Zone, and paved the way for a generation of television programs devoted to paranormal topics such as the occult, ESP, and ghost stories. One Step Beyond was also where some of Hollywood's most famous leading men, including Warren Beatty, William Shatner, and Charles Bronson, got their starts in television. This complete reference work to the 96 half-hour episodes that ran for three seasons on ABC also offers a detailed history, extensive commentary and summaries of the critical reception of One Step Beyond as well as coverage of the sequel series produced in 1978 entitled The Next Step Beyond. Complete credits for both series are provided.

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McFarland

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0786455349

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9780786455348

Rockhounding Wyoming

A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

By: Kenneth L. Graham

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Rockhounding Wyoming

A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

By: Kenneth L. Graham

The 75 sites described in this guide take you across the red desert to the high mountain majesty of the Big Horns and Wind Rivers as well as the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Graham, a former hardrock miner, developed an interest in rocks at an early age, and he shares his enthusiasm for rockhounding and his appreciation for the diverse Wyoming landscape that holds the treasure. Each description provides detailed information complete with maps on how to find the remote as well as popular digs, what will likely be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit, the appropriate vehicle to drive, or when to lace up your hiking boots to get to those out-of-the-way places.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493027425

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9781493027422

Unthinkable

Iran, the Bomb, and American Strategy

By: Kenneth Pollack

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Unthinkable

Iran, the Bomb, and American Strategy

By: Kenneth Pollack

Examines Iran's current nuclear potential while charting America's future course of action, recounting the prolonged clash between both nations to outline options for American policymakers.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476733937

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9781476733937

The Battle for the Buffalo River

The Story of America's First National River

By: Neil Compton,Kenneth L. Smith

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The Battle for the Buffalo River

The Story of America's First National River

By: Neil Compton,Kenneth L. Smith

Under the auspices of the 1938 Flood Control Act, the U.S. Corps of Engineers began to pursue an aggressive dam-building campaign. A grateful public generally lauded their efforts, but when they turned their attention to Arkansas’s Buffalo River, the vocal opposition their proposed projects generated dumbfounded them. Never before had anyone challenged the Corps’s assumption that damming a river was an improvement. Led by Neil Compton, a physician in Bentonville, Arkansas, a group of area conservationists formed the Ozark Society to join the battle for the Buffalo. This book is the account of this decade-long struggle that drew in such political figures as supreme court justice William O. Douglas, Senator J. William Fulbright, and Governor Orval Faubus. The battle finally ended in 1972 with President Richard Nixon’s designation of the Buffalo as the first national river. Drawing on hundreds of personal letters, photographs, maps, newspaper articles, and reminiscences, Compton’s lively book details the trials, gains, setbacks, and ultimate triumph in one of the first major skirmishes between environmentalists and developers.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1557289352

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The New Shade Garden

Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change

By: Ken Druse

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The New Shade Garden

Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change

By: Ken Druse

There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides this generation with a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. Druse offers advice for common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, the book covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Perfect for new and seasoned gardeners alike, this wide-ranging encyclopedic manual provides all the information you need to start or improve upon your own shade garden.

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Harry N. Abrams

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1617691046

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US Military Operations, 1945-1985

By: Kenneth Anderson

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US Military Operations, 1945-1985

By: Kenneth Anderson

Recounts military operations of the U.S. since 1945. Includes the Berlin blockade, landings in Lebanon in 1958, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Panama, Iran, El Salvador, Vietnam, and Korea.

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Crescent

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0517439212

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9780517439210

Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary

By: Virginia P. Studdert,Clive C. Gay,Kenneth W Hinchcliff

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Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary

By: Virginia P. Studdert,Clive C. Gay,Kenneth W Hinchcliff

Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 5th Edition includes the veterinary technical and scientific words and phrases you might encounter in practice. With well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals, and exotics, presented in a user-friendly format, the fifth edition continues its legacy as the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the veterinary field. Completely revised and updated for today's veterinary team, it now includes an all-new companion Evolve site, which hosts an audio glossary of 1,200 common veterinary terms and an image collection featuring high-quality images from the book. The online site also includes printable appendices with essential reference information including conversion charts and blood groups of domestic animals. - More than 60,000 main entries and subentries are included, making this the most comprehensive dictionary covering the whole range of veterinary medicine including large and small animals and exotic pets. - Pronunciation of key terms is indicated by a phonetic respelling that appears in parentheses immediately following main entries. - High-quality, color illustrations aid further understanding of important terminology. - Color design and format help you find key information at a glance. - Extensive appraisal, clarification, and focusing of entries to reflect current practice. - Extensive contributions from internationally acknowledged expert consultants. - UPDATED and NEW! Updated and all-new terminology from the latest research, including updated taxonomy in virology and bacteriology, ensures this invaluable reference is up-to-date. - NEW! Updated images ensure you receive the most current and pertinent illustrations that identify and highlight specific terms. - NEW! An all-new suite of online features including printable appendices with essential veterinary reference information, an image collection with 1,000 high-quality images, and an audio glossary with more than 1,200 common veterinary terms. - NEW! A new co-editor and new expert contributors from around the world provide updates on the latest advances in the field of veterinary science.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702074640

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9780702074646

Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

Basic Principles and Practice

By: Christopher D. Hillyer,Leslie E. Silberstein,Paul M. Ness,Kenneth C. Anderson,John D. Roback

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Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

Basic Principles and Practice

By: Christopher D. Hillyer,Leslie E. Silberstein,Paul M. Ness,Kenneth C. Anderson,John D. Roback

Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up. It combines scientific foundations with today's most practical approaches to the specialty. From blood collection and storage to testing and transfusing blood components, and finally cellular engineering, you'll find coverage here that's second to none. New advances in molecular genetics and the scientific mechanisms underlying the field are also covered, with an emphasis on the clinical implications for treatment. Whether you're new to the field or an old pro, this book belongs in your reference library. - Integrates scientific foundations with clinical relevance to more clearly explain the science and its application to clinical practice. - Highlights advances in the use of blood products and new methods of disease treatment while providing the most up-to-date information on these fast-moving topics - Discusses current clinical controversies, providing an arena for the discussion of sensitive topics. - Covers the constantly changing approaches to stem cell transplantation and brings you the latest information on this controversial topic.

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