Author : M. Keyes
Publisher :
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 31,33 MB
Release : 2018-03-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781980751441
Raised by her grandmother, Imani has only known her rich West African culture, her art, and her family. But after her grandmother passes on she is forced to move in with her mother who only has one love, her pipe. After struggling to complete high school and reuniting with her ex, Daz she begins on a journey filled with enlightenment, perseverance, betrayal, and growth. Where will the road lead before she understands the essence of the art of love and war?
Author : John Eldredge
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 21,45 MB
Release : 2010-01-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1444721941
'You live in a love story set in the midst of a very real war...' What Wild at Heart did for men, and Captivating did for women, LOVE & WAR will do for married couples everywhere. John and Stasi Eldredge have contributed quintessential works on Christian spirituality for men and women separately but now they turn their focus to the incredible union between those two forces - marriage. With refreshing openness, the Eldredges discuss their own marriage and the insights they've gained from the challenges they've faced. Both speak independently to the reader about what they've learnt, giving their guidance personal immediacy and balanced male and female perspectives. John and Stasi begin LOVE & WAR with an obvious but necessary acknowledgement: marriage is fabulously hard. For every minute of happy delirium, there are equal amounts of disappointment and frustration and a sense that we've been deluded, that this isn't the marriage we dreamed of. Once we admit this, we are free to accept the great adventure of marriage; working together through strength gained from our own individual relationships with God, rather than looking to each other for happiness.
Author : Gary Gagliardi
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,50 MB
Release : 2014-11-14
Category :
ISBN : 9781929194490
If you want a new, unique perspective on your romantic pursuits, this is the book for you. It analyzes the task of winning love through the perspective of the science of competition. It uses the world's most successful book on competitive strategy, Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" as a template for a new kind of romantic strategy Two books in one, this book contains Gagliardi's complete award-winning translation of "The Art of War" plus a line-by-line adaptation for using his competitive system in dealing with romantic relationships, "The Art of Love." The complete text of "The Art of War" is presented on the left-hand page with "The Art of Love" line-by-line adaptation on the facing right-hand page. The book's Foreword and Introduction explain the basics of Sun Tzu's system in terms dealing with the finding and maintaining romantic relationships. Following Sun Tzu's text exactly, this book lays out an effective strategy for: finding the right romantic partner, attracting that person, overcoming friction in the relationship, knowing when to make a commitment, improving communication, and keeping the romance alive. In reading this book, you will not only get a new perspective on finding love, but you will also learn the basics of a competitive system that you can apply to finding success in every part of your life. Table of Contents Foreword: Using Romantic Strategy8Introduction: Sun Tzu's Strategic System16 1Analysis23 Finding Love25 2Going to War37 Rewarding Relationships39 3Planning an Attack49 Looking for Love51 4Positioning61 Getting Closer63 5Momentum 73 Intense Intimacy75 6Weakness and Strength85 Needs and Satisfaction87 7 Armed Conflict101 Relationship Friction103 8 Adaptability 115 Personal Flexibility117 9Armed March125 Love's Path127 10Field Position 145 Warning Signs147 11Types of Terrain 163 Relationship Stages165 12 Attacking with Fire189 Heart's Desire191 13Using Spies 201 Knowing Another203 Glossary of Key Strategic Concepts 214 Index of Topics in The Art of War 220
Author : James Hewitt
Publisher : Blake Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 14,97 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Hewitt, famous for being Diana's lover, reflects on their affair and his military career.
Author : Lynsey Addario
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0525560033
“Spectacular . . . a majestic collection that captures the drama of everyday existence in war zones around the world. . . . There is no disputing the impact of this revelatory collection.” —BookPage From the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and New York Times bestselling author, a stunning and personally curated selection of her work across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist and MacArthur Fellow Lynsey Addario has spent the last two decades bearing witness to the world’s most urgent humanitarian and human rights crises. Traveling to the most dangerous and remote corners to document crucial moments such as Afghanistan under the Taliban immediately before and after the 9/11 attacks, Iraq following the US-led invasion and dismantlement of Saddam Hussein’s government, and western Sudan in the aftermath of the genocide in Darfur, she has captured through her photographs visual testimony not only of war and injustice but also of humanity, dignity, and resilience. In this compelling collection of more than two hundred photographs, Addario’s commitment to exposing the devastating consequences of human conflict is on full display. Her subjects include the lives of female members of the military, as well as the trauma and abuse inflicted on women in male-dominated societies; American soldiers rescuing comrades in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, and Libyan opposition troops trading fire in Benghazi. Interspersed between her commanding and arresting images are personal journal entries and letters, as well as revelatory essays from esteemed writers such as Dexter Filkins, Suzy Hansen, and Lydia Polgreen. A powerful and singular work from one of the most brilliant and influential photojournalists working today, Of Love & War is a breathtaking record of our complex world in all its inescapable chaos, conflict, and beauty.
Author : Tom Digby
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 27,65 MB
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0231538405
Ideas of masculinity and femininity become sharply defined in war-reliant societies, resulting in a presumed enmity between men and women. This so-called "battle of the sexes" is intensified by the use of misogyny to encourage men and boys to conform to the demands of masculinity. These are among Tom Digby's fascinating insights shared in Love and War, which describes the making and manipulation of gender in militaristic societies and the sweeping consequences for men and women in their personal, romantic, sexual, and professional lives. Drawing on cross-cultural comparisons and examples from popular media, including sports culture, the rise of "gonzo" and "bangbus" pornography, and "internet trolls," Digby describes how the hatred of women and the suppression of empathy are used to define masculinity, thereby undermining relations between women and men—sometimes even to the extent of violence. Employing diverse philosophical methodologies, he identifies the cultural elements that contribute to heterosexual antagonism, such as an enduring faith in male force to solve problems, the glorification of violent men who suppress caring emotions, the devaluation of men's physical and emotional lives, an imaginary gender binary, male privilege premised on the subordination of women, and the use of misogyny to encourage masculine behavior. Digby tracks the "collateral damage" of this disabling misogyny in the lives of both men and women, but ends on a hopeful note. He ultimately finds the link between war and gender to be dissolving in many societies: war is becoming slowly de-gendered, and gender is becoming slowly de-militarized.
Author : Melissa de la Cruz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 21,15 MB
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1524739669
A New York Times Bestseller! The thrilling romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler continues in the sizzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story 1781. Albany, New York. As the war for American independence rages on, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler begin their new life as a married couple. Still, Alex is as determined as ever to prove his mettle and secure his legacy . . . even if that means leaving his beloved Eliza behind to join the front lines at the Battle of Yorktown. But when the war unexpectedly arrives on Eliza's doorstep, she must fight for a better future--for their fledgling country and for her marriage. Yet even after the Revolution comes to its historic close, Alex and Eliza's happily-ever-after is threatened. Eliza struggles to build a home in the hustle and bustle of New York City just as Alex's burgeoning law practice brings him up against his greatest rival--the ambitious young lawyer Aaron Burr. And with Alex's star on the rise, Eliza can't help but feel neglected by a husband who seems to have time for everyone but her. Torn apart by new trials and temptations, can Alex and Eliza's epic love survive life in the big city? The battles are just beginning in the sumptuous sequel to Melissa de la Cruz's New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story.
Author : James Hillman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 21,26 MB
Release : 2005-02-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1101667109
War is a timeless force in the human imagination—and, indeed, in daily life. Engaged in the activity of destruction, its soldiers and its victims discover a paradoxical yet profound sense of existing, of being human. In A Terrible Love of War, James Hillman, one of today’s most respected psychologists, undertakes a groundbreaking examination of the essence of war, its psychological origins and inhuman behaviors. Utilizing reports from many fronts and times, letters from combatants, analyses by military authorities, classic myths, and writings from great thinkers, including Twain, Tolstoy, Kant, Arendt, Foucault, and Levinas, Hillman’s broad sweep and detailed research bring a fundamentally new understanding to humanity’s simultaneous attraction and aversion to war. This is a compelling, necessary book in a violent world.
Author : Alex Preston
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 34,27 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0571279473
In Love and War weaves fact and fiction to create a sweeping portrait of a city at war. The novel is told through the eyes, letters and journals of Esmond Lowndes, who comes to Italy a lost and lonely young man in the shadow of his politician father. Through his friendships with a striking cast of contemporary characters, from the poet Ezra Pound to Alice Keppel, a former royal mistress, Esmond begins to leave his early disappointments behind him. On the cobbles of Florence's many-storied streets, he deepens his appreciation of art and literature, and falls in love.With the coming of war, Esmond finds himself stranded in a city of enemies, hunted by the malevolent Mario Carità, head of the Fascist secret police. He retreats into the hills above Florence, taking with him a painting that has come to assert a profound hold over him. When the Nazis arrive, Esmond is drawn into Giustizia e Libertà, the Resistance movement, and is soon helping to spirit refugees to safety, to hide the city's Jews. With his lover, Ada, at his side, he is at the centre of assassination plots, shoot-outs and car chases, culminating in a final mission of extraordinary daring.In Love and War is a novel that will take you deep into the secret heart of history, meticulously researched and full of period detail. It is a novel of art and letters, of bawdy raconteurs and dashing spies. With Esmond Lowndes you will see the beauty of Florence as never before, and feel the horror of war as it sweeps over the city's terracotta rooftops. Inspired by a host of real-life stories, In Love and War is both epic and intimate, harrowing and heartwarming.
Author : Bob Eckstein
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,94 MB
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
ISBN : 9781616899394
The perfect gift for an anniversary--or your divorce lawyer--All's Fair in Love and War will woo over hopeless romantics and cynical heartbreakers alike. Find wit and wisdom on love in all its varieties, from a first date to a third divorce. This curated collection features work by over forty of the best and brightest New Yorker cartoonists, including Roz Chast, Sam Gross, Liana Finck, Bob Mankoff, and Edward Steed. Many of the cartoons appear in print for the first time.
