Author : John Wilson
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 10,30 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781553376194
Dieter has grown up in Germany during Hitler's rise to power, believing everything that he has been told, but as his involvement in the war increases, he finds himself questioning these beliefs as he fights for survival.
Author : John Wilson
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 2015-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1772030392
A young German man comes to terms with the actions of his country during the Second World War.
Author : John Matusiak
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 21,23 MB
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0750989696
'War,' wrote Cardinal Richelieu, 'is one of the scourges with which it has pleased God to afflict men'. Yet the prelate's mournful observation scarcely begins to encapsulate the full complexity and unspeakable horror of the greatest man-made calamity to befall Europe before the twentieth century. Claiming far more lives proportionately than either the First or Second World Wars, it was a contest involving all the major powers of Europe, in which vast mercenary armies extracted an incalculable toll upon helpless civilian populations as their commanders and the men who equipped them frequently grew rich on the profits. Swedish troops alone are said to have destroyed some 2,000 German castles, 18,000 villages and 1,500 towns, while other vast armies in the pay of Spain, France, the Holy Roman Emperor and a host of pettier princelings brought death to as many as 8 million souls. Rarely has such a perplexing tale been more in need of a new account that is both compelling and informed, and no less comprehensible than comprehensive.
Author : Charles J. Hanley
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 50,55 MB
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1541768159
A powerful, character-driven narrative of the Korean War from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who helped uncover some of its longest-held and darkest secrets. The war that broke out in Korea on a Sunday morning seventy years ago has come to be recognized as a critical turning point in modern history -- as the first great clash of arms of the Cold War, the last conflict between superpowers, the root of a nuclear crisis that grips the world to this day. In this vivid, emotionally compelling, and highly original account, Charles J. Hanley tells the story of the Korean War through the eyes of twenty individuals who lived through it--from a North Korean refugee girl to an American nun, a Chinese general to a black American prisoner of war, a British journalist to a U.S. Marine hero. This is an intimate, deeper kind of history, whose meticulous research and rich detail, drawing on recently unearthed materials and eyewitness accounts, bring the true face of the Korean War, and the vastness of its human tragedy, into a sharper focus than ever before. The "forgotten war" becomes unforgettable.
Author : Arnold Mindell
Publisher : Deep Democracy Exchange
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 27,5 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Social interaction
ISBN : 1619710250
Arnold Mindell, Ph.D., shows how working with power, rank, revenge and abuse helps build sustainable communities. Mindell is the co-founder of processwork and author of numerous books, including "Quantum Mind" "The Deep Democracy of Open Forums" and "The Leader as Martial Artist". He has appeared on national radio and television and works internationally with multi-racial and highly conflicted groups.
Author : Olaf Stapledon
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 40,26 MB
Release : 2013-08-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0575128666
An introductory note seems called for to explain to the reader the origin of the following strange document, which I have received from a friend with a view to publication. The author has given it the form of a letter to myself, and he signs himself with his nickname, "Cass," which is an abbreviation of Cassandra. I have seldom met Cass since we were undergraduates together at Oxford before the war of 1914. Even in those days he was addicted to lurid forebodings, hence his nickname. My last meeting with him was in one of the great London blitzes of 1941, when he reminded me that he had long ago prophesied the end of civilization in world-wide fire. The Battle of London, he affirmed, was the beginning of the long-drawn-out disaster. Cass will not, I am sure, mind my saying that he always seemed to us a bit crazy: but he certainly had a queer knack of prophesy, and though we thought him sometimes curiously unable to understand the springs of his own behaviour, he had a remarkable gift of insight into the minds of others. This enabled him to help some of us to straighten out our tangles, and I for one owe him a debt of deep gratitude. He saw me heading for a most disastrous love affair, and by magic (no other word seems adequate) he opened my eyes to the folly of it. It is for this reason that I feel bound to carry out his request to publish the following statement. I cannot myself vouch for its truth. Cass knows very well that I am an inveterate sceptic about all his fantastic ideas. It was on this account that he invented my nickname. "Thos," which most of my Oxford friends adopted. "Thos," of course, is an abbreviation for Thomas, and refers to the "doubting Thomas" of the New Testament. Cass, I feel confident, is sufficiently detached and sane to realize that what is veridical for him may be sheer extravagance for others, who have no direct experience by which to judge his claims. But if I refrain from believing, I also refrain from disbelieving. Too often in the past I have known his wild prophesies come true. The head of the following bulky letter bears the address of a well-known mental home. "THOS."
Author : Ian Morris
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,22 MB
Release : 2009-12-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 0826443036
This book provides an introduction to the theory of positive psychology and a practical guide on how to implement the theory in (primarily secondary) schools.
Author : Pierre Berton
Publisher : Boston : Little, Brown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 24,71 MB
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Canada History War of 1812
ISBN : 9780316092173
Author : Benjahman Henry
Publisher : Pencil
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 30,72 MB
Release : 2024-04-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9362631636
In "Wildfire - Spark and Ignition," join Luna and Asha on a captivating journey of mystery and self-discovery. Luna, a spirited adventurer, and Asha, a mysterious wanderer, find their destinies entwined by fate. As they traverse enchanted forests and encounter mythical beings, they unravel secrets of the world and themselves. This tale blends fiction and non-fiction to ignite curiosity and kindle the flames of personal growth. Prepare to be spellbound by this evocative narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, promising an adventure that will leave you transformed.
Author : Nic Fine
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 24,81 MB
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0857003992
Playing with Fire is a structured manual and training programme to help youth and conflict practitioners work with young people caught up in conflict and violence. All aspects of conflict are covered, from the initial igniting spark to the roaring blaze. The manual includes ideas and session plans that can be adapted to the needs of a particular group. Sessions include exercises and activities that explore situations of conflict, develop skills to deal with them, and rehearse techniques for future use. The training section outlines how to deliver the programme, including how to use role-play and work constructively with conflict in the training room. This second edition includes new sessions on working with issues of identity and prejudice and working with wider community issues, as well as new exercises and activities. Appendices include alternative session plans and ideas on games and group work exercises. This is a valuable guide for youth practitioners and all those working with young people who face conflict or violence.
