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D-Day Remembered

The Normandy Landings in American Collective Memory

By: Michael Dolski

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D-Day Remembered

The Normandy Landings in American Collective Memory

By: Michael Dolski

D-Day, the Allied invasion of northwestern France in June 1944, has remained in the forefront of American memories of the Second World War to this day. Depictions in books, news stories, documentaries, museums, monuments, memorial celebrations, speeches, games, and Hollywood spectaculars have overwhelmingly romanticized the assault as an event in which citizen-soldiers—the everyday heroes of democracy—engaged evil foes in a decisive clash fought for liberty, national redemption, and world salvation. In D-Day Remembered, Michael R. Dolski explores the evolution of American D-Day tales over the course of the past seven decades. He shows the ways in which that particular episode came to overshadow so many others in portraying the twentieth century’s most devastating cataclysm as “the Good War.” With depth and insight, he analyzes how depictions in various media, such as the popular histories of Stephen Ambrose and films like The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan, have time and again reaffirmed cherished American notions of democracy, fair play, moral order, and the militant, yet non-militaristic, use of power for divinely sanctioned purposes. Only during the Vietnam era, when Americans had to confront an especially stark challenge to their pietistic sense of nationhood, did memories of D-Day momentarily fade. They soon reemerged, however, as the country sought to move beyond the lamentable conflict in Southeast Asia. Even as portrayals of D-Day have gone from sanitized early versions to more realistic acknowledgments of tactical mistakes and the horrific costs of the battle, the overarching story continues to be, for many, a powerful reminder of moral rectitude, military skill, and world mission. While the time to historicize this morality tale more fully and honestly has long since come, Dolski observes, the lingering positive connotations of D-Day indicate that the story is not yet finished.

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Univ. of Tennessee Press

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1621902188

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The Mindful Workplace

Developing Resilient Individuals and Resonant Organizations with MBSR

By: Michael Chaskalson

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The Mindful Workplace

Developing Resilient Individuals and Resonant Organizations with MBSR

By: Michael Chaskalson

This book offers a practical and theoretical guide to the benefits of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in the workplace, describing the latest neuroscience research into the effects of mindfulness training and detailing an eight-week mindfulness training course. Provides techniques which allow people in organizations to listen more attentively, communicate more clearly, manage stress and foster strong relationships Includes a complete eight-week mindfulness training course, specifically customized for workplace settings, along with further reading and training resources Written by a mindfulness expert and leading corporate trainer

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234

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John Wiley & Sons

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111997691X

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9781119976912

The Korean War Remembered

Contested Memories of an Unended Conflict

By: Michael J. Devine

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The Korean War Remembered

Contested Memories of an Unended Conflict

By: Michael J. Devine

Michael J. Devine explores the public memory of the Cold War conflict to show how these memories have evolved over time in a complex and changing international environment, and continues to impact efforts at resolution of tensions with East Asia"--

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346

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496234693

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9781496234698

Edward M. Almond and the US Army

From the 92nd Infantry Division to the X Corps

By: Michael E. Lynch

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Edward M. Almond and the US Army

From the 92nd Infantry Division to the X Corps

By: Michael E. Lynch

This study presents a comprehensive look at a complex man who exhibited an unfaltering commitment to the military and to his soldiers but whose career was marked by controversy. As a senior Army officer in World Wars I and II, Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond lived by the adage that "units don't fail, leaders do." He was chosen to command the 92nd Infantry Division—one of only two African American divisions to see combat during WWII—but when the infantry performed poorly in Italy in 1944–1945, he asserted that it was due to their inferiority as a race and not their maltreatment by a separate but unequal society. He would later command the X Corps during the Inchon invasion that changed the course of the Korean War, but his accomplishments would be overshadowed by his abrasive personality and tactical mistakes. This book addresses how Almond's early education at the Virginia Military Institute, with its strong Confederate and military influences, shaped his military prowess. Presented is a thorough assessment of Almond's military record; how he garnered respect for his aggressiveness, courage in combat, strong dedication, and leadership; and how he was affected by the loss of his son and son-in-law in combat during WWII. Following the war, Almond would return to the US to assume command of the US Army War College, but would find himself unprepared for a changing world. This volume asserts that since his death, his bigoted views have come to dominate his place in history and undermine his military achievements.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813178002

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9780813178004

World War II

A Global History

By: Michael J. Lyons,David J. Ulbrich

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World War II

A Global History

By: Michael J. Lyons,David J. Ulbrich

Fully revised and restructured, the sixth edition of World War II: A Global History offers students a concise and yet thorough textbook that examines history’s bloodiest conflict. The chapters alternate between chronological chapters on Europe and Asia-Pacific and thematic chapters on innovations, home fronts, brutal regimes, and logistics. This textbook includes the following features: A lively narrative of facts, events, people, and ideas that incorporates thoughtful analysis New material and restructured content on global factors that affected the causes, conduct, and consequences of World War II Balanced pace that does not bog readers down in too many details yet gives them sufficient depth and breadth for context Chapters, sections, and sidebars arranged in ways that can complement lectures and assignments Fifty new photographs that illustrate the human condition and weaponry during World War II. Global in focus, by blending both geographic and thematic chapters to ensure readers gain a comprehensive understanding of impact of the war worldwide, this is the perfect volume for all students of the biggest global conflict of the twentieth century.

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Routledge

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0429619774

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9780429619779

The New Cognitive Neurosciences

By: Michael S. Gazzaniga

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The New Cognitive Neurosciences

By: Michael S. Gazzaniga

This second edition reflects the many advances that have taken place in this field, particularly in imaging and recording techniques. The majority of the chapters in this edition of "The Cognitive Neurosciences" are new, and those from the first edition have been rewritten and updated.

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MIT Press

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0262071959

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9780262071956

Loose-leaf Version for Research Methods

By: Michael Passer

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Loose-leaf Version for Research Methods

By: Michael Passer

At last, a fresh approach to the research methods course. With 20+ years experience teaching the course, Michael Passer knows what students understand and where they struggle. His highly anticipated new book, Research Methods: Concepts and Connections, offers students clear and compelling explanations and examples drawn from cutting-edge research from across the subfields of psychology. Readers come away with an unparalleled understanding of behavioral research practice in today’s world and how those skills apply to everyday life.

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Macmillan Higher Education

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146414091X

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D-Day Remembered

The Normandy Landings in American Collective Memory

By: Michael Dolski

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D-Day Remembered

The Normandy Landings in American Collective Memory

By: Michael Dolski

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D-Day Remembered

D-Day Remembered

The Mindful Workplace

The Mindful Workplace

The Korean War Remembered

The Korean War Remembered

Edward M. Almond and the US Army

Edward M. Almond and the US Army

World War II

World War II

The New Cognitive Neurosciences

The New Cognitive Neurosciences

Loose-leaf Version for Research Methods

Loose-leaf Version for Research Methods

D-Day Remembered

D-Day Remembered

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