In May 1915, Italy declared war on the Habsburg Empire. Nearly 750,000 Italian troops were killed in savage, hopeless fighting on the stony hills north of Trieste and in the snows of the Dolomites. To maintain discipline, General Luigi Cadorna restored the Roman practice of decimation, executing random members of units that retreated or rebelled. ...
In this follow-up to the bestselling "Built to Last," leading thinkers in organizational development discover what successful people have in common, distill this information into a set of simple practices, and show readers how they can transform their career and life.
This fascinating, utterly absorbing story tells of Charles Fletcher Lummis, a turn-of-the-century American Renaissance man--journalist, photographer, anthropologist, editor, poet, archeologist, librarian, Indian rights advocate, and author--who spent a lifetime fighting injustice in the West. of photos.
Taking a fresh, analytical approach, Mark P. Thompson introduces students to the basic principles of modern land law. Explaining and exploring all the key features of the subject, this concise and engaging text offers comprehensive and accessible coverage of all the major topics studied by undergraduates, addressing contemporary debates, and ...
Since its publication a decade ago, this Lambda Literary Award-nominated book has become a classic must-read on the shelf of books adressing human sexuality and identity. Spanning the decades from the 1940s onward, this collection of vibrant writing documents the many eras and shifts of attitude that have informed the gay and lesbian leather ...
Gay Spirit, the psychic and creative energies generated by people now called gay, has always existed on the outer shores of this culture's collective consciousness. This book of essays explores the possibilities of that spirit--suggesting ways in which gay people might find a place and purpose in human culture.
The celebration of a three-year exhibition in the Storm King Art Center in Mountainsville, New York. The aim of the curators has been to recapture the experience of viewing Smith's work during his lifetime, when it was deployed in ever-changing arrangements in his fields at Bolton Landing in the Adirondacks. The book recreates the scene at Bolton ...
Imagine discovering what successful people have in common, distilling it into a set of simple practices, and using them to transform your life and work. Authored by three legends in leadership and self-help - includingBuilt to Last co-author Jerry Porras - it challenges conventional wisdom at every step.Success Built to Last draws on face-to-face, ...
After the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the people of Yugoslavia have been fighting a civil war with roots in the 14th century. The author assesses the complexity of Yugoslavia's nations and the violence of its past. He addresses "The Balkan Question", which set off World War I.
The spiritual journey to adulthood is, for most gay men, particularly difficult. Often suffering the hurts of difficult childhoods, and the outsider status conferred upon them by society in general, many get lost along the way. In an electrifying mix of theory and autobiography, Thompson explores the stages of healing and recovery that gay men can ...
During the final years of the 20th century, the most significant break-through in military weaponry was the concept of Stealth technology, and the first mass-produced weapon to utilize this to perfection was the F-117 Nighthawk. Originally delivered in 1982, its existence was officially denied until the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, when it entered ...
"We had many saints, many heroes, both female and male, but I want to speak here of the saints and heroes of the gay tribes. For this is a period of human history that has been lost through time, whose return is vitally needed. For you know the heroes of the other tribes. But of this small, sacred tribe, whose history has been obscured, you ...
This comprehensive, new reference will provide clinicians and other professionals who manage cancer patients, the scientific tools necessary to fully understand the disease and its therapy. The sequence of chapters leads the reader from the basic mechanisms of malignant transformation of cells, to the molecular and biological features of tumour ...
Presents a mixture of tutorial chapters on theoretical and practical aspects of molecular magnetism, as well as chapters describing the most recent developments in the field. This book provides a comprehensive review of organic molecule-based materials. It includes an introductory section that highlights the theory and instrumental techniques ...
A compilation of black and white photographs and interviews with 16 renowned gay men whose vision and leadership illuminates the spiritual dimension of gay lives. The interviewees include Will Roscoe, Joseph Kramer, Harry Hay, James Broughton, Andrew Harvey and Paul Monette.
How can people believe that the supernatural end of the world lies just around the corner when, so far, every such prediction has been proved wrong? Some scholars argue that millenarians are psychologically disturbed; others maintain that their dreams of paradise on earth reflect a nascent political awareness. In this book Damian Thompson looks at ...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce shows you what makes e-businesses successful, what to consider when starting an on-line business, where the Internet is heading and how to avoid the pitfalls that are on the horizon. It also includes an e-commerce business model at the end of the book that brings all the content together in one cohesive ...
"Information Technology and Management, Second Edition" by Thompson and Cats-Baril is not just an introduction to information technology; rather, it is an introduction to business processes and the information systems that can make these processes more effective. The book covers the traditional topics of information technology, information system ...
Get the complete solution to implementing your PC into your home. Learn the basics of home networking with simple explanations, valuable tips and easy-to-follow instructions. Topics covered include: wireless network setup and cards, phoneline networking, connecting to the Internet, media selection considerations and even protection of your network ...
When Eliza frees a warthog from a trap in Africa, she breaks a spell and the warthog turns into a Shaman. He grants her one wish, the ability to talk to animals, but she can't communicate with humans any more.
The entry of the United States premier jet interceptor into the Korean War was triggered by the ever-increasing presence of the Soviet-built MiG-15 south of the Yalu River. The possibility of the USAF losing air supremacy over the Korean Peninsula was unacceptable. The 4th Fighter Wing got the call for combat in Korea. They were made up of a ...
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