Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 33,20 MB
Release : 2024-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385446929
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,64 MB
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780526961931
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Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher :
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 31,20 MB
Release : 1879
Category : Military art and science
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Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher :
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 12,38 MB
Release : 1881
Category : Adventure stories
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Author : Annie Jacobsen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 34,18 MB
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1524746665
A powerful story of war in our time, of love of country, the experience of tragedy, and a platoon at the center of it all. This is a story that starts off close and goes very big. The initial part of the story might sound familiar at first: it is about a platoon of mostly nineteen-year-old boys sent to Afghanistan, and an experience that ends abruptly in catastrophe. Their part of the story folds into the next: inexorably linked to those soldiers and never comprehensively reported before is the U.S. Department of Defense’s quest to build the world’s most powerful biometrics database, with the ability to identify, monitor, catalog, and police people all over the world. First Platoon is an American saga that illuminates a transformation of society made possible by this new technology. Part war story, part legal drama, it is about identity in the age of identification. About humanity—physical bravery, trauma, PTSD, a yearning to do right and good—in the age of biometrics, which reduce people to iris scans, fingerprint scans, voice patterning, detection by odor, gait, and more. And about the power of point of view in a burgeoning surveillance state. Based on hundreds of formerly classified documents, FOIA requests, and exclusive interviews, First Platoon is an investigative exposé by a master chronicler of government secrets. First Platoon reveals a post–9/11 Pentagon whose identification machines have grown more capable than the humans who must make sense of them. A Pentagon so powerful it can cover up its own internal mistakes in pursuit of endless wars. And a people at its mercy, in its last moments before a fundamental change so complete it might be impossible to take back.
Author : Rosa Brooks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 20,6 MB
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476777861
A former top Pentagon official, daughter of anti-war activists, wife of an Army Green Beret and human rights activist presents a scholarly examination of how a constant state of war is contrary to America's founding values, undermines international rules and compromises future security. --Publisher
Author : Peter R. Mansoor
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,63 MB
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300142633
An on-the-ground commander describes his brigade's first year in Iraq after the U.S. forces seized Baghdad in the spring of 2003, and explains what went right and wrong as the U.S. military confronted an insurgency, in a firsthand analysis of success and failure in Iraq.
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Publisher :
Page : 1708 pages
File Size : 26,23 MB
Release : 1886
Category : Bibliography
ISBN :
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Page : 1082 pages
File Size : 30,74 MB
Release : 1886
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Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,58 MB
Release : 2023-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
In 'Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are taken on an exciting adventure filled with danger, suspense, and personal reflection. The novel follows the story of a man named Jack, who finds himself stranded on a volcanic island after a shipwreck. As he navigates the challenges of survival, readers are immersed in Ballantyne's descriptive writing style that brings the setting to life. Set in the 19th century, the book explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Ballantyne's attention to detail and vivid imagery make this novel a captivating read for anyone interested in adventure literature. R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author known for his adventure stories, drew inspiration for 'Blown to Bits' from his own experiences as a sailor. His firsthand knowledge of the sea and survival at sea adds authenticity to the narrative, making it a compelling and realistic read. Ballantyne's storytelling skill and character development make him a noteworthy figure in the genre of adventure fiction. I highly recommend 'Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata' to readers who enjoy classic adventure tales with elements of suspense, survival, and self-discovery. Ballantyne's thrilling narrative and well-developed characters will keep readers engaged from the first page to the last.