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At the end of 1941, Imperial Japan targeted The East Indies in an attempt to secure access to precious oil resources. The Netherlands East Indies Campaign featured complex Japanese and Allied operations, and included the first use of airborne troops in the war. This highly illustrated study is one of the less well-known campaigns of the Pacific War.Imperial Japan''s campaigns of conquest in late 1941/early 1942 were launched in order to achieve self-sufficiency for the Japanese people, chiefly in the precious commodity of oil. The Netherlands (or Dutch) East Indies formed one of Japan''s primary targets, on account of its abundant rubber plantations and oilfields--the latter, in particular, was highly prized, given that the colony was the fourth-largest exporter of oil in the world. Japan itself lacked any form of domestic production. The Japanese dispatched an enormous naval task force to support the amphibious landings over the vast terrain of the Netherlands East Indies. The combined-arms offensive was divided into three groups: western, center and eastern. Borneo was struck first in mid-December 1941, and assaults on Celebes, Amboin, Timor, Java, Sumatra, Ambon, and Dutch New Guinea followed. Allied forces in the NEI comprised British, Australian, Dutch, and American personnel. A combined theater headquarters (ABDACOM) was established on January 15 1942 in an effort to counter the Japanese offensives. The isolated airfields and oilfields were, however, picked off one by one by the Japanese, in the rush to secure the major islands before major Allied reinforcements arrived. This superbly illustrated title describes the operational plans and conduct of the fighting by the major parties involved, and assesses the performance of the opposing forces on the battlefield, bringing to life an often-overlooked campaign of the Pacific War.

This detailed new study explores the battle of Leuctra and the tactics that ultimately led to the complete defeat of Sparta, and freed Greece from domination by Sparta in a single afternoon.The battle of Leuctra, fought in early July in 371 BC was one of the most important battles ever to be fought in the ancient world. Not only did it see the destruction of the Spartan dominance of Greece, it also introduced several tactical innovations which are still studied and emulated to this day. Sparta''s hegemony of Greece (which had been in effect since the Persian wars of 480-79 and especially since the Peloponnesian War in 431ΓÇô404 BC) was wiped away in a single day of destruction. Sparta would never recover from the losses in manpower which were suffered at Leuctra. Sparta''s defeat created a power vacuum in Greece which several states attempted to fill (the Theban Hegemony and the resurgence of Athens) and gave rise to the dominance of Macedon in the 350s when Macedon would conquer Greece in 338 BC at the battle of Chaeronea. None of this would have been possible without the events at Leuctra. The Theban phalanx at Leuctra, with its great depth of 50 ranks, introduced new tactical thinking in Greek warfare and this thinking eventually led to the Macedonian phalanx of Philip and Alexander which conquered Greece and the Persian Empire less than 40 years later. The Theban commander at Leuctra, Epaminondas, also introduced the idea of drawing up his forces in echelon and fighting with a refused flank ΓÇô something Alexander emulated in all of his major battles and which has been attempted at countless battles since.The importance of the battle of Leuctra cannot be underestimated. This superbly illustrated title gives the reader a detailed understanding of this epic clash of forces, what led to it, its commanders, sources, and the consequences it had for future civilizations.

The M4A4, also known as the Sherman V, with its unusual 30-cylinder Multibank engine, was the type of Sherman most widely used by Commonwealth forces during WWII. Additionally, many US tankers were trained using this type of tank. The tank went on to become the basis for the famed Firefly, Crab, and DD amphibious variants of the Sherman. This book chronicles the development and use of the vehicle from concept to combat. The book includes more than 200 photos, both from wartime and of preserved examples.

Powered by a massive Ford V-8 engine, the M4A3 Sherman was the standard tank of the US Army during the later stages of WWII, as well as the Korean War. The M4A3 was also supplied to the Marines during WWII, when the Corps faced a shortage of their preferred M4A2. The M4A3 was used by both services during the Korean War and was supplied in large numbers to Allied nations during the post-WWII rebuilding process. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. This work contains several hundred first class images, many of which are in color.

The story of the six-day battle that began the War in Afghanistan and how it set the scene for twenty years of conflict.

A moving investigation that exposes the impact of international intervention, both joyful and tragic, on the lives of African sexual minorities and their loved ones

Two decades on from 9/11, the Taliban now control more than half of Afghanistan. Few would have foreseen such an outcome, and there is little understanding of how Afghans living in Taliban territory have navigated life under insurgent rule. Based on over 400 interviews with Taliban and civilians, this book tells the story of how civilians have not only bargained with the Taliban for their survival, but also ultimately influenced the course of the war in Afghanistan. While the Taliban have the power of violence on their side, they nonetheless need civilians to comply with their authority. Both strategically and by necessity, civilians have leveraged this reliance on their obedience in order to influence Taliban behaviour.Challenging prevailing beliefs about civilians in wartime, Negotiating Survival presents a new model for understanding how civilian agency can shape the conduct of insurgencies. It also provides timely insights into Taliban strategy and objectives, explaining how the organisation has so nearly triumphed on the battlefield and in peace talks. While Afghanistan''s future is deeply unpredictable, there is one certainty: it is as critical as ever to understand the Taliban--and how civilians survive their rule.

This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics, including history, doctrines, meditation, practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded discussions of recent Tibetan history and tantra and incorporates important new publications in the field. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it eventually was brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Bön, are explored in depth from a nonsectarian point of view. This new and expanded edition is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices.

Trong nhß╗»ng n─âm vß╗½a qua, t├┤i ─æ├ú viß║┐t c├íc t├íc phß║⌐m vß╗ü n╞░ß╗¢c Nhß║¡t, n╞░ß╗¢c ├Üc, Hoa Kß╗│ v├á nay t├┤i viß║┐t vß╗ü ├éu Ch├óu. V├¼ n╞íi ─æ├│ t├┤i ─æ├ú ─æ╞░ß╗úc d╞░ß╗íng nu├┤i h├¼nh h├ái v├á t├óm thß╗⌐c n├áy suß╗æt trong thß╗¥i gian h╞ín 42 n─âm qua (1977-2018) th├¼ kh├┤ng l├╜ do g├¼ m├á t├┤i kh├┤ng ghi lß║íi bß║▒ng chß╗» ngh─⌐a qua nhß╗»ng tß║Ñm ─æß║ío t├¼nh cß╗ºa ch╞░ T─âng Ni c┼⌐ng nh╞░ Phß║¡t tß╗¡ ng╞░ß╗¥i Viß╗çt c┼⌐ng nh╞░ ng╞░ß╗¥i ─Éß╗⌐c ─æ├ú bß║úo bß╗ìc t├┤i suß╗æt chß╗½ng ß║Ñy thß╗¥i gian. Quß║ú l├á ─æiß╗üu kh├┤ng thß╗â kh╞░ß╗¢c tß╗½ ─æ╞░ß╗úc. Mß║╖c dß║ºu kh├┤ng ai giao cho t├┤i mß╗Öt tr├ích nhiß╗çm nh╞░ thß║┐, nh╞░ng t├┤i tß╗▒ giao cho m├¼nh v├á tß╗½ ─æ├│ ph├ít nguyß╗çn dß║Ñn th├ón. C├ích ─æ├óy mß║Ñy n─âm t├┤i c┼⌐ng ─æ├ú viß║┐t quyß╗ân "Cß║úm tß║í xß╗⌐ ─Éß╗⌐c" bß║▒ng tiß║┐ng Viß╗çt v├á sau ─æ├│ ─æ╞░ß╗úc dß╗ïch ra ─Éß╗⌐c ngß╗», nh╞░ng nß╗Öi dung cß╗ºa s├ích n├áy c┼⌐ng chß╗ë h╞░ß╗¢ng vß╗ü n╞░ß╗¢c ─Éß╗⌐c, ch╞░a n├│i rß╗Öng ra khß║»p ├éu Ch├óu ─æ╞░ß╗úc v├á nay ch├¡nh l├á l├║c ─æ├║ng thß╗¥i ─æß╗â viß║┐t lß║íi nhß╗»ng g├¼ ─æ├ú xß║úy ra tß║íi ├éu Ch├óu n├áy vß╗¢i Phß║¡t gi├ío Viß╗çt Nam qua gß║ºn nß╗¡a thß║┐ kß╗╖.Viß║┐t k├╜ sß╗▒ kh├┤ng nhß║Ñt thiß║┐t nh╞░ viß║┐t lß╗ïch sß╗¡ hay tiß╗âu thuyß║┐t, m├á t├┤i chß╗ë ghi lß║íi nhß╗»ng sß╗▒ kiß╗çn theo thß╗¥i gian c┼⌐ng nh╞░ nhß╗»ng viß╗çc quan trß╗ìng ─æß╗æi vß╗¢i ng╞░ß╗¥i xuß║Ñt gia v├á tß║íi gia trong bß╗æi cß║únh Phß║¡t gi├ío Viß╗çt Nam phß║úi hß╗Öi nhß║¡p v├áo xß╗⌐ ng╞░ß╗¥i, ─æß╗ông thß╗¥i ch├║ng ta c┼⌐ng phß║úi c├│ mß╗Öt nhiß╗çm vß╗Ñ kh├íc nß╗»a, ─æ├│ l├á bß║úo tß╗ôn c┼⌐ng nh╞░ ph├ít huy nß╗ün v─ân h├│a cß╗ò truyß╗ün cß╗ºa D├ón tß╗Öc v├á cß╗ºa ─Éß║ío Ph├íp tß║íi ─æ├óy, n├¬n nhiß╗çm vß╗Ñ ß║Ñy chß║│ng nhß║╣ nh├áng ch├║t n├áo ─æß╗æi vß╗¢i nhß╗»ng ng╞░ß╗¥i tß╗▒ nhß║¡n tr├ích nhiß╗çm phß║úi ho├án thiß╗çn mß╗Öt c├ích kh├⌐o l├⌐o v├á th├ánh c├┤ng. 

If Robert Fergusson were to tell you a story, whether from a church platform or in the confines of the seat next to you on an airplane, you would undoubtedly listen - and undeniably be changed. Stories pass on gathered wisdom, they reveal much about a person''s identity, convey responsibility, instil values and uncover truth. There is an art to storytelling, and priceless significance gained when you discern and absorb this age-old practise.In ''Are You Getting This?'', discover the story telling method that has made Robert Fergusson a sought-after teacher, memorable preacher and incessant disciple of Jesus Christ. Rediscover a love for learning and teaching, the importance of impartation and the eternal truths found in the greatest story ever told.

There have been countless badass women who have changed the world for the better, yet most people have never even heard of them. Women throughout history have fought for their rights and the rights of others, defended their countries during wartime, healed the sick and the wounded, invented new technologies, led countries, made inspiring art, and so much more.This collection of biographies and quick trivia facts will tell the stories of the courageous and tenacious women who have paved the way for the women of the future. In The Great Book of Badass Women you''ll get to know: ┬╖       Ching Shih: from Prostitute to Pirate Queen ┬╖       Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Notorious Supreme Court Justice ┬╖       Frida Kahlo: Trailblazer, Artist, Icon ┬╖       The Mirabal Sisters: Revolutionaries and Martyrs ┬╖       Hedy Lamarr: Inventor and Beauty Queen ┬╖       And 10 other extremely badass women!There have been so many badass women in history, that it was nearly impossible to choose only 15 of them. Although women-especially women of color-have largely been excluded from our history books, these unsung heroes have always been there, kicking ass. By telling their stories, we preserve their legacies and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. ∩╗┐Grab a copy now and get ready to be inspired by the stories of some of history''s most badass women!

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive theory of executive functioning (EF) with important clinical implications. Synthesizing cutting-edge neuropsychological and evolutionary research, Russell A. Barkley presents a model of EF that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life. He describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of EF development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of EF deficits detailed. Barkley explains specific ways that his model may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment.See also Barkley's empirically based, ecologically valid assessment tools: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults) and Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA).

This edited collection provides an in-depth examination of socially-responsible news reporting practices, such as constructive journalism, solutions journalism, and peace journalism.

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken

The only practical book available on modifying miniature models.

The book will take the form of a "recipe for friendship" as Martha Lloyd is best known for her housekeeping and recipe book.

Jen Wilkin invites readers to rediscover the Ten Commandments--ten words often misunderstood, forgotten, or ignored--and helps believers delight in the life-giving wisdom they hold for all whom Christ has set free.

With a unique narrative combining moving life stories and scholarly insight, this book offers a radical re-appraisal of Indian politics. The book demonstrates why Indian democracy is of global importance and why its pathologies are a cause for alarm: as much for India as for the future of democracy the world over.

Celebrating over 40 years and over 40 million lives touched, Tyndale is releasing a red-letter edition of the large print hardcover Living Bible. Features include a Bible reading plan, four-color maps, topical index, and a presentation page. The uncluttered, two-column format and large text make for easy reading. The Living Bible is a paraphrase of the Old and New Testaments. Its purpose is to say as exactly as possible what the writers of the Scriptures meant, and to say it simply, expanding where necessary for clear understanding by modern readers.

This textbook introduces political ecology as an interdisciplinary approach to critically examine land and environmental issues.

The definitive guide to analysis techniques for examining the geography of crimeUnderstanding Crime: Analyzing the Geography of Crime delves into both theory and technique to explain the geographic analysis of crime. Intended as a comprehensive resource and textbook, this book breaks down old, new, and complex approaches to make crime analysis more accessible for readers wanting to improve their own understanding of crime.Through detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of geographic analysis techniques, Understanding Crime examines spatial and temporal patterns of crime, the use of spatial data in the analysis of crime, and methods for evaluating the impact of geographically targeted interventions. Topics include:Hot spot analysis, using cluster analysis techniquesTemporal analysis, including techniques for examining the stability of crime patternsAnalysis of repeat and near repeat victimizationAnalysis of persistent and emerging patterns of crimeSpatial regression analysis, including geographically weighted regressionDetermining crime risk, and where crime is likely to happenPerforming robust evaluation and applying techniques that determine whether an intervention workedEvery chapter begins with key learning points and ends with a summary and references. "e;Thought boxes"e; with useful information for understanding a theoretical principle or a technical matter are included throughout the book.Written by world-renowned crime science expert Dr. Spencer Chainey and designed for both students and practitioners of all levels,Understanding Crimeis a vital reference that will support you in your spatial analysis of crime and ultimately in making better recommendations for improving your community.

Embracing your Christian identity does not make you "soft." Embracing your Black identity does not make you less Christian. Throughout American history, Black people were not given the freedom to acknowledge their suffering. A. D. Thomason believes that the Holy Spirit brings freedom and liberation as we're able to name our pain, recognize its roots in history and society, and seek healing. While many saw a confident, six-foot-five Black man, A. D. "Lumkile" Thomason lived most of his life in fear and anguish, deeply wounded by encounters with violence, abandonment, and family tragedy. Hiding behind a tough exterior, Adam earned his "Black card" but felt joyless inside. Even traveling around the globe to play professional basketball could not resolve his despair. But in the art of Jay-Z, A. D. discovered stirring honesty that gave voice to his own expressions of longing. And in the gospel of Jesus, he experienced the healing and salvation that had long evaded him. Now through what he calls "kingdom therapy," he's figuring out how to redefine the Jay-Z and Jesus that make up his blackness. A. D. uses his artistry as a poet and storyteller to share how he confessed his internalized pain and embraced the liberating joy of Christ. He writes for millennials, emerging adults, and anyone else who's ready to acknowledge the reality of racial trauma and our need to confront it. A. D.'s powerful story gives you permission to be Black, to be Christian, and to be the person God has made you to be.

"Drakulić’s composite portrait provides a clear-eyed look at European values, and what they really amount to." —The New YorkerAn evocative and timely collection of essays that paints a portrait of Eastern Europe thirty years after the end of communism.An immigrant with a parrot in Stockholm, a photo of a girl in Lviv, a sculpture of Alexander the Great in Skopje, a memorial ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the Soviet led army invasion of Prague: these are a few glimpses of life in Eastern Europe today. Three decades after the Velvet Revolution, Slavenka Drakulic, the author of Cafe Europa and A Guided Tour of the Museum Of Communism, takes a look at what has changed and what has remained the same in the region in her daring new essay collection. Totalitarianism did not die overnight and democracy did not completely transform Eastern European societies. Looking closely at artefacts and day to day life, from the health insurance cards to national monuments, and popular films to cultural habits, alongside pieces of growing nationalism and Brexit, these pieces of political reportage dive into the reality of a Europe still deeply divided.

A brilliant, sinuous exploration of family and childhood memory by one of the most original British philosophers of the twentieth century.Germs is about first things, the seeds from which a life grows, as well as about the illnesses it incurs, the damage it sustains. Written at the end of his life by Richard Wollheim, one of the major philosophers of the late twentieth century, the book is not the usual story of growing up and getting on but a brilliant recovery and evocation of childhood consciousness and unconsciousness, an eerily precise rendering of that primitive, formative world we all come from in which we do not know either the world or ourselves for sure, and things—houses, clothes, meals, parents—loom large around us, as indispensable as they are out of our control. Richard Wollheim’s remarkably original memoir is a disturbing, enthralling, dispassionate but also deeply personal depiction of a child standing, fascinated and fearful, on the threshold of individual life.

Covid-19 is reshaping and challenging governments, societies and economies in previously unimaginable ways--but gangsters and profiteers have adapted. They have found new routes for illegal commodities, from narcotics to people. Shortages, lockdowns and public attitudes have brought the underworld and upperworld closer together, as criminals strive to meet needs, maximise opportunities and fill governance vacuums. Unscrupulous fraudsters are touting fake remedies to desperate people: counterfeit drugs, and trafficked wildlife used in traditional medicine. Social distancing and restrictions have seen online transactions and cyber-ops replacing or supplementing physical shipments, opening opportunities for scammers and hackers. Heavy-handed state responses have created new illicit markets by prohibiting the sale of particular goods and services, while some elites have capitalised on the pandemic for personal or political gain. Covid has cast a long shadow over the rule of law. Criminal Contagion uncovers its extraordinary impacts on the global illicit economy, and their long-term implications.

This is the story of the excavation of Sutton Hoo, a medieval burial site that includes the ship-barrow of what was most likely East Anglia's last pagan king.