Examines the history behind the 1967 war between Israel and its surrounding Arab neighbors, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.
This book presents background information, job descriptions, education plans, job search tips, and career advice for people interested in forensic ballistics, the science of analyzing firearm usage in crimes. Chapter Titles: Solving Crimes with Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Ballistics techniques, Training and Education, Building a Career in Forensic Ballistics, The Future of Forensic Ballistics.
At the edge of the galaxy, shadows gather. The true dark, not merely the absence of light. At the vanguard of its advance, the youngest of a near-immortal race is flung into the fulcrum of cosmic history. In order to solve the mystery of the shadows, he must first unravel the riddle of his species' existence, a secret which has been well hidden for over 20,000 years. What he finds will change everything. From the author of Rewired comes an adventure into deep space, both without and within.
This book explores the factors that have made Ahmadinejad who he is, and it will explore the effect he is having on Iran and the Middle East and the possible consequences of his policies around the world.
Publishing essays in the age of the tweet is a bit like selling buggywhips next to the car dealership. One would only expect such an activity to be pursued by old fuddy-duddies waving their canes at the kids on their lawns. We are actually huge proponents of social media. The restrictions of 140 characters have brought soul back to wit, and created surprisingly elegant moments of poignancy in the decade since first we tweeted. Still, sometimes, after consuming a cascade of snappy one-liners and cat gifs, one begins to feel as if one's brain hasn't really eaten anything. Like a salad with only salad in it. We crave mental meat. Intellectual protein, to fortify and nourish. We wonder what the incredibly smart and entertaining people we know online would say if they had more space to stretch out, and paid no heed to tl;dr conventions. Consider the songwriting clubs run by people like Matt the Electrician and Bob Schneider. Throw out a title, and by the end of the week, everyone on the list has to have written a song with that title. Why not do the same with prose? The 900-word limit of the essay form is ideal, both for management and digestion. And so, defying the times yet again, this book-form compilation endeavors to extend the lifespan of these compositions beyond their usual expiration date in the ephemerality of the digital ether. And given the momentous times we live in, we hope this may additionally serve as a kind of historical record, alerting future generations to the fact that not all of us who lived in 2016 were completely bugnuts insane.
2017, as recorded by the fine scribes on the internet's home for long-form expression. Every week, they received a title and wrote an essay to match it. Here may be found their scribblings, with all the attendant diversity of perspective and honest reflection that readers have come to expect of the Essay Club. A heck of a way to look back on one of the most pivotal years in modern American history, and to explore personal experiences you won't find anywhere else. So put away your phone for a while, and allow the forgotten pleasure of just reading to overtake you, guided by the unique writers represented herein. It's way more rewarding than following the Angry Creamsicle on the Twitters, if we do say so ourselves.
The authors identify insights relevant to Air Force technical training from how colleges and universities size their instructor corps, best practices associated with supply chain management, and approaches for developing a flexible instructor pool.
This book presents background information, job descriptions, education plans, job search tips, and career advice for people interested in forensic ballistics, the science of analyzing firearm usage in crimes. Chapter Titles: Solving Crimes with Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Ballistics techniques, Training and Education, Building a Career in Forensic Ballistics, The Future of Forensic Ballistics.
Time has sealed the reputation of Matthew Henry's classic commentary as a rich source of insight into God's word. Four centuries after its first publication, it remains one of the best-loved, most popular commentaries ever written. However, while its wisdom is timeless, the English language has changed much through the years. Words that meant one thing in Matthew Henry's day have taken on different meanings today. In addition, Henry's often wordy reflections are generations removed from the crisp style that communicates most effectively to contemporary readers. The Zondervan NIV Matthew Henry Commentary is a masterful response to these concerns. It delivers the heart and soul of Henry's incomparable writings in a style that is easy to read and understand. -Dr. Leslie Church's meticulous abridgment retains the essential content of the original work. - Easily misunderstood words have been replaced with modern ones while keeping Henry's style. - Use of the New International Version (NIV) instead of the King James Version makes this edition fully compatible with today's most widely used Bible translation. In one volume, here is a wealth of exposition, metaphors, analogies, and illustrations, ideal for - Personal devotions - Bible study - Sermon and lesson preparation
Right-wing militias and other antigovernment organizations have received heightened public attention since the Oklahoma City bombing. While such groups are often portrayed as marginal extremists, the values they espouse have influenced mainstream politics and culture far more than most Americans realize. This important volume offers an in-depth look at the historical roots and current landscape of right-wing populism in the United States. Illuminated is the potent combination of anti-elitist rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and ethnic scapegoating that has fueled many political movements from the colonial period to the present day. The book examines the Jacksonians, the Ku Klux Klan, and a host of Cold War nationalist cliques, and relates them to the evolution of contemporary electoral campaigns of Patrick Buchanan, the militancy of the Posse Comitatus and the Christian Identity movement, and an array of millennial sects. Combining vivid description and incisive analysis, Berlet and Lyons show how large numbers of disaffected Americans have embraced right-wing populism in a misguided attempt to challenge power relationships in U.S. society. Highlighted are the dangers these groups pose for the future of our political system and the hope of progressive social change. Winner--Outstanding Book Award, Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America
Official 6 x 9 Version (with ISBN for retailers) -- Is it time? Are we ready? It is time, and ready or not, Matthew 10:10 Travels of an Awareness is here! Returning humanity to its most fundamental questions of existence, Winfield blazes forward with his introduction of Secular Energeticism. For over 300,000 years, flawed ideologies, incongruent with the nature of reality, have prevailed. The human race has arrived, together, at a point of departure from these ancient ideologies. We know now, much that we did not know when we created our own understandings. What is Matthew 10:10 Travels of an Awareness about? It's about the Universe, Existence, and our position within it all. This book is about us, and it's about time. This copy is printed on professional grade paper and it looks great! That's the added value compared to the other version. Buy it here at Lulu and go to www.matthew1010.com today!
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