A Party with Socialists in It: A History of the Labour Left


Simon Hannah - 2018
    But has it ever truly been on the side of workers? Where do its interests really lie, and can it be relied on to provide a check on right-wing forces?             A Party with Socialists in It addresses those questions and more, telling the story of the Labour Party from its origins to today, showing how at every turn it has struggled with the tension between the rights and demands of workers and a more centrist position. As Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership attempts to revitalize the party after the initial success of the Blair years turned into disappointment and disenchantment, this clear-eyed history could not be more timely.

Cold Mourning - Part 1


Brenda Chapman - 2013
    Stonechild, who is from a First Nations reserve, is a lone wolf who is used to surviving on her wits. Her new boss, Detective Jacques Rouleau, has his hands full controlling her, his team, and an investigation that keeps threatening to go off track.Old betrayals and complicated family relationships brutally collide when love turns to hate and murder stalks a family.

The Amish Inn: Amish Romance (The Amish of Hope Valley Book 1)


Emma Schwartz - 2018
    After all, he'd left her to raise their daughter alone.The bed and breakfast inn she ran from their home provided a comfortable life for her and Prudence - until the bank's loan officer, Mason Raber, called in their final payment. A balloon. One she couldn't possibly afford. The odious man threatened to take away everything she had.It didn't matter how hard she tried to save her business, he stopped her at every turn, putting up roadblocks and insinuating she wasn't competent enough to take care of herself.Eve was determined to fight him to the bitter end. But Mason wasn't easy to keep at arm's length. Either as her loan officer, or as a man.*****This is the exciting new best-selling Amish Romance Series by #1 inspirational author, Emma Schwartz. The saga of Hope Valley, Iowa starts with The Amish Inn, Book #1. All Emma Schwartz's Amish Romance books are clean, wholesome and filled with family values. This standalone, Amish romance novel contains no cliffhanger and a joyful happily ever after.Download now!

Freedom Next Time: Resisting the Empire


John Pilger - 2006
    World–renowned journalist John Pilger looks at five nations (Palestine, Diego Garcia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and South Africa) that have undergone long and painful struggles for freedom, yet are still waiting for its realization.

Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction


Colin Ward - 2004
    But with demonstrations like those against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund being blamed on anarchists, it is clear that an explanation of what they do stand for is long overdue. Colin Ward provides answers to these questions by considering anarchism from a variety of perspectives: theoretical, historical, and international, and by exploring key anarchist thinkers, from Kropotkin to Chomsky. He looks critically at anarchism by evaluating key ideas within it, such as its blanket opposition to incarceration, and policy of "no compromise" with the apparatus of political decision-making. Can anarchy ever function effectively as a political force? Is it more "organized" and "reasonable" than is currently perceived? Whatever the politics of the reader, Ward's argument ensures that anarchism will be much better understood after experiencing this book.

Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes for New World Cooks, Expanded Edition


Yolanda Nagy Fintor - 2000
    The author also explores the seasonal and ceremonial observances still practised by Hungarian Americans: bacon cookouts, fall grape festivals, weddings, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter.

What Went Wrong? The Clash Between Islam & Modernity in the Middle East


Bernard Lewis - 2001
    Christian Europe was seen as an outer darkness of barbarism and unbelief from which there was nothing to learn or to fear. And then everything changed. The West won victory after victory, first on the battlefield and then in the marketplace.In this elegantly written volume, Bernard Lewis, a renowned authority an Islamic affairs, examines the anguished reaction of the Islamic world as it tried to make sense of how it had been overtaken, overshadowed, and dominated by the West. In a fascinating portrait of a culture in turmoil, Lewis shows how the Middle East turned its attention to understanding European weaponry, industry, government, education, and culture. He also describes how some Middle Easterners fastened blame on a series of scapegoats, while others asked not "Who did this to us?" but rather "Where did we go wrong?"With a new Afterword that addresses September 11 and its aftermath, What Went Wrong? is an urgent, accessible book that no one who is concerned with contemporary affairs will want to miss.

Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers Using Photoshop


Scott Kelby - 2001
    Now you can learn the same techniques he uses in his own retouching workflow, in the only book of its kind-one written expressly for photographers who do their own retouching.As a pro photographer himself, Scott understands that photographers make their living shooting, not retouching. But, delivering fully retouched images is now expected by clients. That's why Scott put together this amazing resource for teaching photographers the quickest, easiest, and most effective ways to create professional-looking, retouched final images without spending hours grinding away at painstaking, detailed techniques. LEARN HOW THE PROS DO ITIt's all here-the step-by-step methods for fixing, enhancing, and finishing your portraits in Photoshop. Using the techniques in this book, you'll create images that will absolutely wow your clients. You'll learn: - How to soften skin and still retain detail and texture - The best tricks for beautifully enhancing eyes, eyebrows, and eyelashes - How to selectively sharpen portraits without complicated masking - How to create gorgeous-looking lips - How to remove blemishes fast and keep the most detail - The pros' tricks for body sculpting - How to make your subject's hair look fabulous - How to give your retouches that natural look that sets them apart - Plus, you get Scott's complete 5-minute, 15-minute, and 30-minute start-to-finish workflowsIf you're ready to learn the "tricks of the trade"-the same ones that today's leading pro photographers use to retouch, tuck, tighten, and tone their images for that pro-retouched look-you're holding the book that will do exactly that. It will radically change the way you retouch your portraits from here on out, and give you the best-looking, most natural retouches you've ever done.

WICCA: Essential Practitioner's Guide to: Wicca for Beginners, Wiccan Spells, & Witchcraft (Crystals, Folklore, Mythology, Spells, Comparative Religion Book 1)


Magick Planet Guides - 2015
    You will learn the basic beliefs of a Wiccan and how they successfully connect with the inner self and with the divine. You will also get to know the different types of spells that you can use depending on your situation and will be provided with clear, easy to follow instructions on how to cast them effectively. Here’s what you’re going to discover inside this book: • What Witchcraft Is • Various Wiccan Traditions • How to Become a Wiccan or Witch • Spells As you can see, this book presents to you the simplest way to achieving your goal of discovering and applying Wicca. With the help of this book and a little bit of research and practice, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for! Plus, you’ll be surprised to meet a few people who share the same passion with you as you go along your journey. This book has all the answers you need, and it aims to provide you with an excellent understanding about what it means to be a true and good Wiccan. Download the guide now, and become the witch that you want to be. What you will find in this book has the potential to change your life dramatically! Note: Kindle Unlimited Subscribers can read this book for free with their subscription

The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs


Madeleine K. Albright - 2005
    Bush has proclaimed, have a special mission, derived from God, to bring liberty and democracy to the world? How much influence does the Christian right have over U.S. foreign policy? And how should America deal with violent Islamist extremists?Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state and bestselling author of Madam Secretary, offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at the role of religion in shaping America's approach to the world. Drawing upon her experiences while in office and her own deepest beliefs about morality, the United States, and the present state of world affairs, a woman noted for plain speaking offers her thoughts about the most controversial topics of our time.

War in 140 Characters: How Social Media Is Reshaping Conflict in the Twenty-First Century


David Patrikarakos - 2017
    Whether you are a president or a terrorist, if you don't understand how to deploy the power of social media effectively you may win the odd battle but you will lose a twenty-first century war. Here, journalist David Patrikarakos draws on unprecedented access to key players to provide a new narrative for modern warfare. He travels thousands of miles across continents to meet a de-radicalized female member of ISIS recruited via Skype, a liberal Russian in Siberia who takes a job manufacturing "Ukrainian" news, and many others to explore the way social media has transformed the way we fight, win, and consume wars-and what this means for the world going forward.

Inside Syria: The Backstory of Their Civil War and What the World Can Expect


Reese Erlich - 2014
    Through vivid, on-the-ground accounts and interviews with both rebel leaders and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Erlich gives the reader a better understanding of this momentous power struggle and why it matters.Through his many contacts inside Syria, the author reveals who is supporting Assad and why; he describes the agendas of the rebel factions; and he depicts in stark terms the dire plight of many ordinary Syrian people caught in the cross-fire. The book also provides insights into the role of the Kurds, the continuing influence of Iran, and the policies of American leaders who seem interested only in protecting US regional interests.Disturbing and enlightening at once, this timely book shows you not only what is happening inside Syria but why it is so important for the Middle East, the US, and the world.

Harley Quinn and Power Girl #1


Amanda Conner
    Well, either way, have we got the miniseries for you, in which the full tale of that momentous and momentary pause can be told! It’s a cosmic adventure beyond your wildest imaginings: Power Girl and Harley Quinn, stranded in a forgotten dimension, on the homeworld of the amorous warlord Vartox! They’ll sacrifice anything they have to in order to get home…except their dignity! Kidding! That’ll be the first thing to go.

Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World


H.R. McMaster - 2020
    General H.R. McMaster, U.S. Army, ret., the former National Security Advisor and author of the bestselling classic Dereliction of Duty, comes a bold and provocative re-examination of the most critical foreign policy and national security challenges that face the United States, and an urgent call to compete to preserve America’s standing and security.Across multiple administrations since the end of the Cold War, American foreign policy has been misconceived, inconsistent, and poorly implemented. As a result, America and the free world have fallen behind rivals in power and influence. Meanwhile threats to security, freedom, and prosperity, such as nuclear proliferation and jihadist terrorism have grown. In BATTLEGROUNDS, H.R. McMaster describes efforts to reassess and fundamentally shift policies while he was National Security Advisor. And he provides a clear pathway forward to improve strategic competence and prevail in complex competitions against our adversaries.BATTLEGROUNDS is a groundbreaking reassessment of America’s place in the world, drawing from McMaster’s long engagement with these issues, including 34 years of service in the U.S. Army with multiple tours of duty in battlegrounds overseas and his 13 months as National Security Advisor in the Trump White House. It is also a powerful call for Americans and citizens of the free world to transcend the vitriol of partisan political discourse, better educate themselves about the most significant challenges to national and international security and work together to secure peace and prosperity for future generations.

A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, 1812-1822


Henry Kissinger - 1957
    A World Restored analyses the alliances formed and treaties signed by the world's leaders during the years 1812 to 1822, focussing on the personalities of the two main negotiators: Viscount Castlereagh, the British foreign secretary, and Prince von Metternich, his Austrian counterpart. Henry Kissinger explains how the turbulent relationship between these two men, the differing concerns of their respective countries and the changing nature of diplomacy all influenced the final shape of the peace. Originally published in 1957.