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Our Last Best Chance

A Story of War and Peace

By: King Abdullah II of Jordan

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Our Last Best Chance

A Story of War and Peace

By: King Abdullah II of Jordan

A newsbreaking memoir that tackles head-on the toughest challenge in the world today. When a dying King Hussein shocked the world by picking his son rather than his brother, the longtime crown prince, to be the next king of Jordan, no one was more surprised than the young head of Special Operations, who discovered his life was in for a major upheaval. This is the inspirational story of a young prince who went to boarding school in America and military academy in Britain and grew up believing he would be a soldier. Back home, he hunted down terrorists and modernized Jordan's Special Forces. Then, suddenly, he found himself king. Together with his wife, Queen Rania, he transformed what it meant to be a monarch, going undercover to escape the bubble of the court while she became the Muslim world's most passionate advocate of women's rights. In this exceptionally candid memoir, King Abdullah tackles the single toughest issue he faces head-on- how to solve the Israeli-Palestinian standoff- and reveals himself to be an invaluable intermediary between America and the Arab world. He writes about the impact of the Iraq war on his neighborhood and how best to tackle Iran's nuclear ambitions. Why would a sitting head of state choose to write about the most explosive issues he faces? King Abdullah does so now because he believes we face a moment of truth: a last chance for peace in the Middle East. The prize is enormous, the cost of failure far greater than we dare imagine.

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Our Last Best Chance

A Story of War and Peace

By: King Abdullah II of Jordan

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A Story of War and Peace

By: King Abdullah II of Jordan

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The Invasion of Kuwait

By: Dr King,John King

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The Invasion of Kuwait

By: Dr King,John King

This book describes the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, with a pretense of a new government in Kuwait, and less than a week later Saddam Hussein announces that Kuwait is annexed to Iraq.

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Heinemann-Raintree Library

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Oman

By: David C. King

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Oman

By: David C. King

Celebrates the diversity of life through the exploration of cultures around the world.

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761431209

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9780761431206

To War with the 4th

By: Martin King,David Hilborn,Jason Nulton

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To War with the 4th

By: Martin King,David Hilborn,Jason Nulton

The 4th Infantry Division has always been there in AmericaÕs modern wars. On 14 September 1918 the men of the ÒIvyÓ Division stood up in their trenches and prepared to attack. It would be one of the first times that American troops would operate autonomously, aside from Anglo-Franco command. They would go over the top on uneven ground to be blown to pieces by German artillery and fall in their hundreds to the spitting of German machine guns, yet nevertheless win the day. In World War II on D-Day they scrambled ashore across the sands of Utah beach and remained fighting in Europe until Hitler was dead and Germany had surrendered. From the Normandy campaign to the hell of the Hrtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, no other American division suffered more casualties in the European theater than the 4th, and no other division accomplished as much. In Vietnam they would execute precarious Òsearch and destroyÓ missions in dense jungles against a determined and resourceful enemy. They experienced a series of major engagements that would entail 33 consecutive days of vicious, close-quarters combat in the battle of Dak To in 1967. For their actions in Indochina they would receive no less than 11 Medals of Honor. They fought in Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein, and in May 2009, at the height of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed to Afghanistan for a 12-month combat mission. They operated in the birthplace of the Taliban along the Arghandab River Valley, west of Kandahar City, a place often ominously referred to as "The Heart of Darkness." The 2nd Battalion 12th Infantry Regiment saw heavy combat throughout. Through firsthand interviews with veterans, across the decades, and the expert analysis of the authors, the role of one of AmericaÕs mainstay divisions in its modern conflicts is in these pages illuminated.

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Casemate

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1612003990

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The Arab Winter

By: Stephen J. King

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The Arab Winter

By: Stephen J. King

Compares experiences of the Arab Spring for a comprehensive account of how nations handled the challenge of democratic consolidation.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108477410

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Conspiracy Theories

A Compendium of History's Greatest Mysteries and More Recent Cover-Ups

By: Jamie King

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Conspiracy Theories

A Compendium of History's Greatest Mysteries and More Recent Cover-Ups

By: Jamie King

Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted? Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza? Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar? Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded compendium of the world’s scariest and strangest conspiracy theories.

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Summersdale

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1787839400

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Oil in the Middle East

By: Dr King,John King

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Oil in the Middle East

By: Dr King,John King

Examines the impact of the Middle East's oil industry on the development of the region's countries, the benefit of oil income to the region's people, the role of oil in the conflicts of the Middle East, and other topics related to the Middle Eastern oil industry.

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Capstone Classroom

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1410916308

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Patrick O'Brian

A Life Revealed

By: Dean King

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Patrick O'Brian

A Life Revealed

By: Dean King

DIVA revealing and insightful look at one of the modern world’s most acclaimed historical novelists/div DIVPatrick O’Brian was well into his seventies when the world fell in love with his greatest creation: the maritime adventures of Royal Navy Captain Jack Aubrey and ship’s surgeon Stephen Maturin. But despite his fame, little detail was available about the life of the reclusive author, whose mysterious past King uncovers in this groundbreaking biography./divDIV /divDIVKing traces O’Brian’s personal history, beginning as a London-born Protestant named Richard Patrick Russ, to his tortured relationship with his first wife and child, to his emergence from World War II with the entirely new identity under which he would publish twenty volumes in the Aubrey–Maturin series. What King unearths is a life no less thrilling than the seafaring world of O’Brian’s imagination./div

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Open Road Media

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1453238336

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Iran and the Islamic Revolution

By: Dr King,John King

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Iran and the Islamic Revolution

By: Dr King,John King

Each book in this series deals with one of the major players or factors in the continuing conflict in the Middle East, whether it's the changing situation in Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinaian conflict, or the role of oil in regional and world politics. It explains how the subject has developed over the last century or so, exploring the causes of conflict and lending background to current affairs. This provides the necessary context and background so that students can better understand current events. The books include: maps, graphs, and charts, primary sources, chapter and comprehensive timelines, vocabulary boxes, and fact boxes.

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1410916294

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Conjunctions

By: Peter King

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Conjunctions

By: Peter King

Detective Sue Williams discovers even her own brain can become a battlefield as the alien infiltrator society called Die Bruderschaft tries once again to destroy the Changels. But as Sam's ongoing story of the conflict before she became involved reveals, the importance of the fates of Earth's future leaders resonate in dimensions beyond anything anyone even imagined.

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Peter King

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1927264324

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Iraq Then and Now

By: John King

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Iraq Then and Now

By: John King

Iraq lies at the center of the policy of the United States and its allies in the Middle East. This book answers key questions, such as: What brought Iraq into conflict with the West? Why did the United States and its allies invade Iraq? How does the conflict affect the rest of the Middle East and the rest of the world?

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Heinemann-Raintree Library

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1410916227

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How to Make Good Decisions

By: Mack King Carter

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How to Make Good Decisions

By: Mack King Carter

America is fast becoming a brown country rather than a white one. How shall we make it, and what coalitions will be formed among blacks, Asians, progressive whites, women, Latinos, and young people as we move toward the future? Our future demands decisions that are courageous and profound for the salvation of our country now and into the future. How to Make Good Decisions, by the Rev. Dr. Mack King Carter, draws from biblical examples and other historical illustrations to educate and inspire readers to base their decisions on principles not emotions or traditions.

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Balboa Press

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1452589100

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House Music

The Oona King Diaries

By: Oona King

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House Music

The Oona King Diaries

By: Oona King

How does it feel to lose your job in front of ten million people? To ask a Government Whip for time to see your husband? To represent the Secretary of State for Health at a family planning clinic on the day you fail your fifth IVF cycle? To be loved and hated by people who don't even know you? To be the second black woman elected to Parliament? To be a Jewish woman representing a largely Muslim constituency? To be the only MP who likes house music? A decade is a long time in politics, and in these candid diaries Oona King shows how she has changed since becoming an MP in 1997. From the intense strain on her marriage, to her desperate struggle to have a baby, Oona reveals how she chose to abandon her political ambition in favour of another: to have a life.

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A&C Black

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1408837285

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PREPPERS: HISTORY AND THE CULTURAL PHENOMENON

By: Lynda King

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PREPPERS: HISTORY AND THE CULTURAL PHENOMENON

By: Lynda King

The word ‘prepper’ seems to have burst onto the scene within the last 10 years, and has increasingly become associated with “fringe” extremists. They have been labeled by some as “domestic terrorists.” But is prepping a new phenomenon? Or is it a manifestation of a growing collective psyche that has learned, from traumatic events throughout our history, that preparedness is critical to human survival? For new preppers who think the worst is yet to come, this book offers a walk through history that shows the worst has been here before. For those who wonder why so many people are concerned about being prepared, this book will show that when the worst has made an appearance, those who weathered it best were those who were prepared. For those already familiar with history’s worst who think, “THAT will never happen again!”—this book offers a reminder of the Wall Street adage: “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” For those who wonder what a prepper is, this book offers a look at what they used to be—and what they are today.

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Prepper Press

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0692225501

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9780692225509

Israel and Palestine

By: Dr King,John King

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Israel and Palestine

By: Dr King,John King

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Capstone Classroom

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1410916278

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9781410916273

Washington and the World

2001-2005

By: Llewellyn King

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Washington and the World

2001-2005

By: Llewellyn King

No one has better covered the momentous events of 2001--2005 more intently than syndicated columnist Llewellyn King. As White House correspondent, broadcaster, and leading journalist for more than three decades, King has delighted and informed millions in America and world-wide. This enlightening and entertaining collection of his columns and commentaries is a detailed, shrewd, and informed account of the times we have so recently lived through. With King's distinctive voice and delightful eye for the absurd, Washington and the World is a fascinating, insightful, and informative read.

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0761834907

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The Weaving

By: Peter King

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The Weaving

By: Peter King

After the shock encounter with the UFO Detective Sue Williams is ready to listen to Sam's history of Renwick House. Hidden in Auckland Sam carefully pushes the boundaries of Sue's credulity as he tells Sue how six families, all needing refuge, and all with one psychic teenager, ended up coming to live and work for the mysterious Russian financier, Dr Gennady Prosperov, at haunted Renwick House. But it was Dr Prosperov's odd physics experiment in the abandoned lighthouse which shocked more than one world.

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Lloyd been story 3 diff encyclopedias aspect of Gov. CHANGE EFFORTS OF AIF military

By: America 🇺🇸 King

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Lloyd been story 3 diff encyclopedias aspect of Gov. CHANGE EFFORTS OF AIF military

By: America 🇺🇸 King

New Book by America King: No Government Shutdown by Royal Commission Government FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Book by America King: No Government Shutdown by Royal Commission Government City, Date - America King, an esteemed author and political analyst, has released a groundbreaking book titled "No Government Shutdown by Royal Commission Government." This compelling work delves into the concept of the Royal Commission Government as an alternative system to prevent government shutdowns and mitigate the associated challenges. With meticulously researched data and highly informative graphs and charts, this book provides an in-depth analysis of how a Royal Commission Government can safeguard society, citizens, and the economy from structures damage, GDP fluctuations, and pollution. With the aim of fostering a more stable and efficient political system, America King proposes the implementation of a Royal Commission Government. Drawing from historical examples and visionary ideas, the book highlights the potential benefits of such a system in avoiding government shutdowns, improving society, and protecting the environment. Through the use of engaging graphs and charts, America King presents an evidence-based argument on the damaging effects of government shutdowns on multiple fronts. The book demonstrates how these shutdowns can negatively impact society, hinder economic growth, and cause irreparable damage to the environment. By analyzing data and presenting it in a visually appealing manner, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the pressing issues at hand. "No Government Shutdown by Royal Commission Government" is poised to be a thought-provoking and important contribution to the ongoing political discourse. America King's expertise and extensive research make this book a must-read for policymakers, political scientists, and anyone interested in shaping a better future for society and the economy. To access a free edition of the book cover, please click here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11pY4hdPe0IWITLLMVX_Gacy5E6NR6tV1/view?usp=drivesdk] For media inquiries, please contact: [Contact Information] Royalcommission.simdif.com harlemcommunitykitchen@gmail.com 718-952-8062 ### About America King: America King is an acclaimed author, political analyst, and advocate for governmental reform. With a passion for creating positive change, King's works have been influential in shaping political discourse and reimagining governmental systems. With a focus on innovation and progress, America King continues to be a leading voice in the field of political science. On Sun, Nov 26, 2023, 9:29 AM God Autokrator wrote: Royal Commission Government Funds Welfare Programs and Payrolls Worldwide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Royal Commission Government Funds Welfare Programs and Payrolls Worldwide City, State Workers and Social Welfare Beneficiaries Now Supported by the Royal Commission Government [City, State] - [Date] The Royal Commission Government, a registered world government, is now taking the lead in funding welfare programs such as SNAP, EBT, and SSI, as well as government payrolls globally. This new initiative ensures the efficient and timely provision of social assistance and employee salaries worldwide. As a world government, the Royal Commission Government is committed to ensuring the well-being of citizens around the globe. By overseeing the funding of essential welfare programs, the Royal Commission Government aims to alleviate poverty, promote equality, and provide a safety net for those in need. This groundbreaking development has the potential to revolutionize the way governments address social welfare on a global scale. In addition to funding welfare programs, the Royal Commission Government is now responsible for paying the salaries of former City and State workers worldwide. This move guarantees the continuation of payments for retired and former public employees, ensuring financial stability and security for these individuals and their families. The decision to entrust the Royal Commission Government with the responsibility of funding welfare programs and government payrolls is a testament to its credibility and efficiency. With its vast resources and international reach, this world government is well-equipped to manage these crucial tasks, ensuring that citizens worldwide receive the support they need. Furthermore, this development opens up new avenues for collaboration and exchange of best practices among governments globally. The Royal Commission Government's involvement in social welfare and payroll funding creates an opportunity for governments to learn from each other and work together towards a more inclusive and equitable world. The Royal Commission Government's commitment to funding welfare programs and payrolls worldwide is a significant step towards achieving global social welfare and economic stability. With its extensive reach and resources, it has the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of people and promote a more equitable society. For more information about the Royal Commission Government and its initiatives, please visit [royalcommission.simdif.com]. ### About the Royal Commission Government: The Royal Commission Government is a registered world government that aims to address global challenges and promote social welfare. Through its various initiatives, it strives to create a more inclusive and equitable world for all citizens. Press Contact: [President Cigs King 👑 Kev [Royal👑 Commission Government] [Harlemcommunitykitchen@gmail.com] [718-952-8062]

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Kevin Lee

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1312605480

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9781312605480

True Crime Stories

Shocking Tales of Real-Life Murderers, Thieves, Con Artists and Gangsters

By: Jamie King

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True Crime Stories

Shocking Tales of Real-Life Murderers, Thieves, Con Artists and Gangsters

By: Jamie King

Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood Did you hear about London's Victorian, all-female gang? What about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Do you know the story of the killer nun? Prepare yourself for the urge to sleep with the light on and to double-check you've locked the door, because this collection of True Crime Stories is not for the faint-hearted. Spanning criminal activity from across the world, this book will take you on a journey to the darkest reaches of human nature. Ranging from white-collar criminals and con artists to kidnappers and killers, there's plenty to shred your nerves. Whether you're a true crime junkie or just morbidly curious, let these stories of charismatic criminals and their sinister deeds ensnare your interest and send a shiver down your spine.

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1837992495

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The North Korean Threat and Chinese Foreign Politics with North Korea

By: Peking King

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The North Korean Threat and Chinese Foreign Politics with North Korea

By: Peking King

The American culture is largely an extension of the old-time European culture whereas the Eastern Asian culture is mostly an extension of the ancient Chinese culture. Is it any wonder, then, that people living on different sides of the world don’t understand each other and sometimes see one other as enemies? Peking King, a native of Hong Kong and a naturalized U.S. citizen who has traveled frequently to China, examines China’s role in the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and its current relationship with North and South Korea in this political analysis and treatise. He explains that North Korea is an absolute monarchy government and that Kim Jong-un doesn’t want to unify with South Korea or denuclearize his country. He also argues that both the Chinese and North Korean governments do not want a war against America. Get updated knowledge about Chinese foreign politics toward North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and America—and glean insights that foreign powers would prefer the world not know in this book.

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iUniverse

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1532063016

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Who Killed King Tut?

Using Modern Forensics to Solve a 3,300-year-old Mystery

By: Michael R. King

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Who Killed King Tut?

Using Modern Forensics to Solve a 3,300-year-old Mystery

By: Michael R. King

Two law enforcement specialists in forensics and the psychology of criminal behavior now apply sophisticated crime-solving techniques used in the investigation of contemporary murders to the ancient mystery of King Tut.

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Prometheus Books

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1615926127

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Reaction

Against the Modern World

By: Peter King

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Reaction

Against the Modern World

By: Peter King

To call someone a reactionary is to insult them and to end any argument. There is no possible rejoinder: no one could possibly wish to be a reactionary. But what if one were to gratefully accept the label? What would it mean to wilfully and honestly be a reactionary? Referencing thinkers as diverse as Burke, de Maistre, Guénon, Ratzinger, Scruton and the Prince of Wales this book considers the nature of reaction as a justified response to modernity and the constant call for change. Reaction is shown to take two distinct forms: first, as a rejection of progress and a defence of traditional culture and values; and second, as a common sense disquiet and distaste towards elites. These are seen as entirely valid responses to the failure of modernity. 'Reaction' presents an original and thoughtful critique of modernity and a defence of tradition. It will be of interest to anyone concerned that we are heading too far and too quickly in the wrong direction.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1845403495

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Germs Gone Wild

By: Kenneth King

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Germs Gone Wild

By: Kenneth King

A shocking exposé of the reckless proliferation of bio-weapon research and the threat this poses to everyday Americans. Battling a new generation of corporate giants and uncovering threats right in our own backyard, Kenneth King’s Germs Gone Wild reveals the massive expansion of America's bio-defense research labs and the culture of deception surrounding hundreds of facilities that have opened since 9/11. King experienced the menace of bio-defense research firsthand when local government and business leaders tried to lure a new facility to his hometown in Kentucky. Researching the safety claims, he not only found many of them to be completely false, but was also horrified by the lack of oversight and the recklessness with which these labs genetically modified pathogens like smallpox, Ebola, and influenza without a care for what happened to the public if there was ever a “leak.” And yet the greed that drove the development of these labs has effectively counteracted any cautionary checks by the government and universities. All have been seduced by the economic gains and corporate stipends that come with compliance and turning a blind eye. But now, the reality of these labs and the germs they manipulate will finally be brought to light, as King examines the controversies surrounding plants from Maryland to Boston and Utah, to the Department of Homeland Security’s dubious National Bio-and-Agro-Facility (NBAF) project, and the precautions—or lack thereof—being taken to protect us all from a deadly pandemic.

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Simon and Schuster

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1681770237

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Diplomacy and Diamonds

My Wars from the Ballroom to the Battlefield

By: Joanne King Herring

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Diplomacy and Diamonds

My Wars from the Ballroom to the Battlefield

By: Joanne King Herring

She's been dirt poor; she's been filthy rich. Rich was more fun. She married three times, divorced twice, found her true love, and lost him to cancer. At twenty-one, she was told she would soon die. She lived. Doctors said she'd never be able to have children. She had 'em. She's bargained with God, dictators, and Democrats. She's partied with princes, presidents, premiers, Barbara Walters, Anwar Sadat, Margaret Thatcher, Tom Hanks, and Francisco Franco . . . though not all at the same time. She captivated powerful men with her feminine charm, and then persuaded them toward unlikely political alliances through her formidable intelligence. She waltzed with Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace, dressed in men's clothes and smuggled herself in a barrel across the Pakistani border, threw a Roman-themed party so extravagant it was featured in Life magazine, and survived a Soviet gunship attack in the mountains of Afghanistan. Joanne Herring, the Houston socialite portrayed by Julia Roberts in the film Charlie Wilson's War, is far more colorful, funny, and likable than any screenwriter could have guessed. The former Texas television anchor is known for her improbable fight with the mujahideen against the former Soviet Union. But her full story-with all its God, guns, and Gucci glory-has never been told. Born in the man's world of Texas in a time when women had limited choices, Joanne Herring blazed a trail with allies as unlikely as Charlie Wilson, Pierre Cardin, and President Ronald Reagan . . . and in so doing forged new paths for women in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and America.

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Center Street

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159995382X

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The World of Patrick O'Brian

A Sea of Words, A Life Revealed, Harbors and High Seas, and Every Man Will Do His Duty

By: Dean King

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A Sea of Words, A Life Revealed, Harbors and High Seas, and Every Man Will Do His Duty

By: Dean King

Four volumes of history and biography for fans of the Aubrey-Maturin novels, with lore on the Royal Navy and much more. What is a sandgrouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Adm. Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Capt. Jack Aubrey? More than any other contemporary author, Patrick O’Brian knew the past. His twenty Aubrey–Maturin novels, beginning with Master and Commander (1969), are distinguished by deep characterization, heart-stopping naval combat, and an attention to detail that enriches and enlivens his stories. In the revised edition of A Sea of Words, Dean King and his collaborators dive into Jack Aubrey’s world. In the revised edition of Harbors and High Seas, King details not just where Aubrey and Maturin went, but how they got there. Packed with maps and illustrations from the greatest age of sail, it is an incomparable reference for devotees of O’Brian’s novels and anyone who has dreamed of climbing aboard a warship, as well as a captivating portrait of life on the sea during a time when nothing stood between man and ocean but grit, daring, and a few creaking planks of wood. At the dawn of the nineteenth century, the British navy was the mightiest instrument of war the world had ever known. The Royal Navy patrolled the seas from India to the Caribbean, connecting an empire with footholds in every corner of the earth. Such a massive navy required the service of more than 100,000 men—from officers to deckhands to surgeons. Their stories are collected in Every Man Will Do His Duty. The inspiration for the bestselling novels of Patrick O’Brian and C. S. Forester, these twenty-two memoirs and diaries, edited by Dean King, provide a true portrait of life aboard British warships during one of the most significant eras of world history. Patrick O’Brian was well into his seventies when the world fell in love with his greatest creation: the maritime adventures of Royal Navy Capt. Jack Aubrey and ship’s surgeon Stephen Maturin. But despite his fame, little detail was available about the life of the reclusive author, whose mysterious past King uncovers in this groundbreaking biography. King traces O’Brian’s personal history from his beginnings as a London-born Protestant named Richard Patrick Russ to his tortured relationship with his first wife and child to his emergence from World War II with the entirely new identity under which he would publish twenty volumes in the Aubrey–Maturin series. What King unearths is a life no less thrilling than the seafaring world of O’Brian’s imagination. Patrick O’Brian: A Life Revealed is a penetrating and insightful examination of one of the modern world’s most acclaimed historical novelists.

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1504038975

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