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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 2017The French empire between the wars
Imperialism, politics and society
by Martin Thomas
By considering the distinctiveness of the inter-war years as a discrete period of colonial change, this book addresses several larger issues, such as tracing the origins of decolonization in the rise of colonial nationalism, and a re-assessment of the impact of inter-war colonial rebellions in Africa, Syria and Indochina. The book also connects French theories of colonial governance to the lived experience of colonial rule in a period scarred by war and economic dislocation.
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SELF REMEMBERING
The Path to Non-Judgmental Love
by Red Hawk
Self Remembering: The Path to Non-Judgmental Love is a companion piece to the author’s previous book Self Observation: The Awakening of Conscience, also from Hohm Press, which is fast becoming a classic. Taken together, they present the most detailed examination of the practice available in English. Red Hawk clearly points out that self remembering is only one half of a foundational spiritual practice called “self observation/self remembering.” Where other authors/teachers have gone wrong in the past is to take only one half of this practice and consider it the whole, entire unto itself. There has not been a book-length study on self remembering that examines the practice from the many angles that Red Hawk’s does. His chapters cover such diverse yet integrated topics as: the Removal of Self Importance; Kaya Sadhana or the wisdom of the body; and Separation Grief, i.e., addressing the terror of our current situation without denial or dramatics.
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Humanities & Social SciencesOctober 2020Ukraine: wars, battles, personalities
by Yaroslav Trinchuk
The historical events and personalities, which left their marks on Ukraine history and which are described in this book, are considered from the point of view of modern sociological and historiosophical doctrines. The author steps aside from outdated and compromised historiographical clichés and mythologies, which were imposed on our nation for more than one century and hindered the development of Ukrainian historical science. The text describes in detail the motives of the actions of prominent figures of Ukrainian history, the course and purpose of wars and battles, well-known or little-known, as well as those about which Russian and Soviet historical science carefully kept silent. The author skillfully embodies the credo: "The greatest art (and happiness) of the historian is to cure the nation history from all the diseases with which its enemies have infected it. And don't get infected yourself."
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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2009Emigration from Scotland between the wars
by Marjory Harper, Andrew Thompson, John Mackenzie
Emigration from Scotland has always been very high. However, emigration from Scotland between the wars surpassed all records; more people emigrated than were born, leading to an overall population decline. Why was it so many people left? Marjory Harper, whose knowledge is grounded in a deep understanding of the local records, maps out the many factors which worked together to cause this massive diaspora. After an opening section where the author sets the Scottish experience within the context of the rest of the British Isles, the book then divides the country geographically, starting with the Highlands, then coastal Scotland, and the urban Lowland highlighting in turn the factors that particularly influenced each of these areas. Harper then discusses the organised religious and political movements that encouraged emigration. By interweaving personal stories with statistical evidence Harper brings to life the reality behind the dramatic historical migration. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 2017Emigration from Scotland between the wars
by Marjory Harper
Emigration from Scotland has always been very high. However, emigration from Scotland between the wars surpassed all records; more people emigrated than were born, leading to an overall population decline. Why was it so many people left? Marjory Harper, whose knowledge is grounded in a deep understanding of the local records, maps out the many factors which worked together to cause this massive diaspora. After an opening section where the author sets the Scottish experience within the context of the rest of the British Isles, the book then divides the country geographically, starting with the Highlands, then coastal Scotland, and the urban Lowland highlighting in turn the factors that particularly influenced each of these areas. Harper then discusses the organised religious and political movements that encouraged emigration. By interweaving personal stories with statistical evidence Harper brings to life the reality behind the dramatic historical migration.
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February 2023The Journey of Changsha Colorful Ceramics
by Ji Hongjian is a native of Wangcheng, Hunan Province. He is the author of National Affairsin the Countryside, The Great War against the Epidemic, The Mute Soldier in the Red Army, Living in Wulingyuan, and other works. He has won the Lu Xun Literature Prize, the Five-One Project Award, and so forth.
Poetic,colorful ceramicsare the great invention and wisdom crystallization of the Chinese nation. Changsha colorful ceramics belong to both China and the world, and it is the way leading to the world.
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SELF OBSERVATION
The Awakening of Conscience: An Owner’s Manual
by Red Hawk
This book is an in-depth examination of the much-needed process of “self” study known as self-observation. We live in an age where the “attention function” of the brain has been badly damaged by TV and computers—up to 90% of the public un-der age 35 suffers from attention-deficit disorder! This book offers the most direct, non-pharmaceutical means of healing attention dysfunction.
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September 2013The World War 1
by Zhang Wushen
The First World War was mainly occurs in Europe but affects to the world world war.At that time in the world the majority country has all been involvedin this war.
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Humanities & Social Sciences2010Cossacks and Janissaries. Ukraine in the Christian-Muslim wars of 1500-1700
by Taras Chukhlіb
The book explores the place and role of the Cossacks and nobility of Ukraine-Rus’ as well as the Cossack state (Hetmanate) in the European-Ottoman wars. The book’s author depicted the long period of confrontation between the Christian and Islamic civilizations in the late Middle Ages and the early modern period, important for the world historical process. The reader's attention is drawn not only to the military actions of the Cossacks against the Ottoman Empire, whose elite unit was the Janissary Corps, but also to the illustration of the peaceful relations of Ukraine with the Ottomans and Girays during the years 1500-1700.
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2022Exiting war
The British Empire and the 1918–20 moment
by Romain Fathi, Margaret Hutchison, Andrekos Varnava, Michael Walsh, Alan Lester
Exiting war explores a particular 1918-20 'moment' in the British Empire's history, between the First World War's armistices of 1918, and the peace treaties of 1919 and 1920. That moment, we argue, was a challenging and transformative time for the Empire. While British authorities successfully answered some of the post-war tests they faced, such as demobilisation, repatriation, and fighting the widespread effects of the Spanish flu, the racial, social, political and economic hallmarks of their imperialism set the scene for a wide range of expressions of loyalties and disloyalties, and anticolonial movements. The book documents and conceptualises this 1918-20 'moment' and its characteristics as a crucial three-year period of transformation for and within the Empire, examining these years for the significant shifts in the imperial relationship that occurred and as laying the foundation for later change in the imperial system.
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To Win the Battles
by The Editorial Board of Nangjing Military Command
This book selects events from 40 different conflicts. It vividly explains the heroic spirit of the People’s Army, and shows the tenacity of the blood and courage of these soldiers. This entire book is groundbreaking and cutting-edge. It’s an ingenious conception, with in-depth commentary, lively language, and boasts both graphics and text – it is well suited to the tastes of young readers. This book is worthy of the troops, extendable to the youth, acts as an assistance to middle-school children who are beginning their Patriotism studies, pays homage to Revolutionary heroes, and even acts as an educational reader to the battles of the past.
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To Win the Battles(Intensive version)
by The Editorial Board of Nangjing Military Command
This book selects events from 40 different conflicts. It vividly explains the heroic spirit of the People’s Army, and shows the tenacity of the blood and courage of these soldiers. This entire book is groundbreaking and cutting-edge. It’s an ingenious conception, with in-depth commentary, lively language, and boasts both graphics and text – it is well suited to the tastes of young readers. This book is worthy of the troops, extendable to the youth, acts as an assistance to middle-school children who are beginning their Patriotism studies, pays homage to Revolutionary heroes, and even acts as an educational reader to the battles of the past.
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Children's & YA2022We Don't Need War
by Maryana Horyanska (Author), Victor Koriahin (Illustrator)
In the format of a spelling book, We Don't Need War tells children about universal values that now help Ukrainians to survive, stay together and defeat the enemy. Thus, children can not only learn letters and new words but also understand what kind of human qualities and actions can save the world. Readers will learn more about Ukraine and the actions of real heroes from the frontline to the cities near them. From 6 to 9 years, 1337 words, Rightsholders: Maria Pankratova, maria.pankratova@ranok.com.ua
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True stories2018World War II, Uncontrived and Unredacted. Testimonies from Ukraine
by Vakhtanh Kipiani
The war separated families, took lives, broke fates ... It is very important to know and remember it at any time. Even many decades later, new details, memories, and testimonies appear. This book gathers several fascinating, true family stories written from accounts of parents, grandparents, etc. The authors, whose articles were collected with the help of the popular scientific publication Historical Truth, tell us about the worst war of the 20th century, about the fate of those people whose lives were divided forever into “before” and “after.” Here we can find first-hand accounts about Ukrainians who fought in various armies, about the lives of deported people, about the fate of people taken to compulsory labor camps, and about the men and women who remain in our memories forever. - Historical Truth - honestly and openly about WWII - exclusive materials
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Humanities & Social SciencesApril 2007The French empire between the wars
Imperialism, politics and society
by Martin Thomas, Andrew Thompson, John Mackenzie
By considering the distinctiveness of the inter-war years as a discrete period of colonial change, this book addresses several larger issues, such as tracing the origins of decolonization in the rise of colonial nationalism, and a re-assessment of the impact of inter-war colonial rebellions in Africa, Syria and Indochina. The book also connects French theories of colonial governance to the lived experience of colonial rule in a period scarred by war and economic dislocation. ;
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Children's & YA2015The War that Changed Rondo
by Art studio Agrafka (Authors), Art studio Agrafka (Illustrators)
Danko, Zirka and Fabian live peacefully in the small town of Rondo. They have their work and hobbies that always keep them busy... until War comes. The three friends have never experienced War before, and they don’t know how to act. In hopes of stopping War, they talk to it and fight it, but all in vain. Eventually, they discover an effective defense against the darkness of War — the power of Light. With the help of all the residents of Rondo, Danko, Zirka and Fabian build a huge light machine that disperses the darkness and stops War. The War that Changed Rondo reflects the ambiguities of war and it is a touching tribute to peace. From 4 to 7 years, 1585 words. Rightsholders: ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua
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May 2022In the Shadow of War
Diary notes from Ukraine
by Christoph Brumme
"What can you learn in war? Do you become numb, do you get used to it at some point? Does war make you "hard", uncaring, above pain? No. These are just clichés. Every day brings new horrors. At best, one learns for some time to suppress strong feelings, because to give in to them would weaken one's life instinct." In a very stirring and shocking, but sometimes humorous language, Christoph Brumme tells of the situation in Ukraine, the everyday life of his family and friends, of fears, longings and political assessments. The diary entries of the war and the resistance of the Ukrainians, starting from the first signs of the impending war in mid-January 2022 until the printing of this book, 1st May 2022, impressively bear witness to the brutality of these events.
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Children's & YAJanuary 2019The War and Little Veera
by Julia Kosivchik (Author), Julia Kosivchik (Illustrator)
The War and Little Veera tells of the monster War, who brazenly interferes in the lives of children and feeds on their toys and laughter. Nonetheless, little Veera still manages to defeat the horror. The monster War representes the events of Russia's military aggression in the eastern regions of Ukraine in 2014, and the book is full of optimism and confidence that light will always come after the darkness. To further celebrate young readers the book is full of interesting games and tasks. It is an ideal reading for children of preschool and primary school age. From 5 to 8 years , 4841 words. Rightsholders: info@bukrek.net
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Humanities & Social SciencesSeptember 2000The Vietnam wars
by Kevin Ruane, Harry Bennett
This source book chronicles the history of the most controversial conflict of the 20th century, beginning with the birth of the Vietnamese communist party in 1930 and ending with the Vietnamese revolution in 1975. The text combines short essays with original documents to illustrate the debate. Alongside the dominating American intervention, the study also focuses on the international dimension of the conflict, particularly the role of the Soviet, Chinese and British; but it is the Vietnamese perspective that remains key. ;
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The ArtsJune 2021The war that won't die
The Spanish Civil War in cinema
by David Archibald
The war that won't die charts the changing nature of cinematic depictions of the Spanish Civil War. In 1936, a significant number of artists, filmmakers and writers - from George Orwell and Pablo Picasso to Joris Ivens and Joan Miró - rallied to support the country's democratically-elected Republican government. The arts have played an important role in shaping popular understandings of the Spanish Civil War and this book examines the specific role cinema has played in this process. The book's focus is on fictional feature films produced within Spain and beyond its borders between the 1940s and the early years of the twenty-first century - including Hollywood blockbusters, East European films, the work of the avant garde in Paris and films produced under Franco's censorial dictatorship. The book will appeal to scholars and students of Film, Media and Hispanic Studies, but also to historians and, indeed, anyone interested in why the Spanish Civil War remains such a contested political topic.
