Author: Philip Caputo Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1442444541 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 128
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It was the war that lasted ten thousand days. The war that inspired scores of songs. The war that sparked dozens of riots. And in this stirring chronicle, Pulitzer Prize- winning journalist Philip Caputo writes about our country's most controversial war -- the Vietnam War -- for young readers. From the first stirrings of unrest in Vietnam under French colonial rule, to American intervention, to the battle at Hamburger Hill, to the Tet Offensive, to the fall of Saigon, 10,000 Days of Thunder explores the war that changed the lives of a generation of Americans and that still reverberates with us today. Included within 10,000 Days of Thunder are personal anecdotes from soldiers and civilians, as well as profiles and accounts of the actions of many historical luminaries, both American and Vietnamese, involved in the Vietnam War, such as Richard M. Nixon, General William C. Westmoreland, Ho Chi Minh, Joe Galloway, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Lyndon B. Johnson, and General Vo Nguyen Giap. Caputo also explores the rise of Communism in Vietnam, the roles that women played on the battlefield, the antiwar movement at home, the participation of Vietnamese villagers in the war, as well as the far-reaching impact of the war's aftermath. Caputo's dynamic narrative is highlighted by stunning photographs and key campaign and battlefield maps, making 10,000 Days of Thunder THE consummate book on the Vietnam War for kids.
Author: Christopher Halls Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1466958553 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 218
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The First 10000 days is a biblical and historical investigation into the "hidden years" of Jesus' life, the 30 years before he began his ministry. Drawing extensively upon the Old Testament - the scriptures Jesus knew and loved - our knowledge of first century Judaism and life in Israel at the time, we can begin to put together the pieces of the puzzle - what might life for Jesus have been like? This background material is woven together with New Testament insights about his early life, and the first believers' experiences of the power of the Holy Spirit. Since the time of the early church, people have been naturally curious about the person of Jesus - his feelings and thoughts as he grew up. The The First 10000 days speaks to that longing - and also takes care to caution us about what can and cannot be known. Through the incarnation, Jesus was made like us; he knows what it is like to confront difficulties and situations similar to those we face. As Christians, we must guard against the error of docetism, the view that Christ only appeared to be a human being. In the same way that he became aware of his own unique identity, message and mission, so too can those of us in Christ discover our call and purpose in life. The First 10000 days is written as a 30 day devotional guide suitable for both individual and group study. Each day concludes with questions for discussion and reflection.
Author: Robert Schrank Publisher: Mit Press ISBN: 9780262690645 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 264
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Dr. Schrank combines his personal experiences of such jobs as plumber, farmer, plant manager, machinist, and bureaucrat with sociological analysis
Author: Alix E. Harrow Publisher: Redhook ISBN: 0316421987 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 384
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"A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through...absolutely enchanting."--Christina Henry, bestselling author of Alice and Lost Boys LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER! In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut. In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place. Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own. Lush and richly imagined, a tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories awaits in Alix E. Harrow's spellbinding debut--step inside and discover its magic.
Author: Robert D. Smith Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0849964407 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 145
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The day for change is today and it's more simple than you realize. Most people sleepwalk through day-to-day life, passively letting time slip away. Unfortunately, the only thing that can usually wake people up to the intensity of life is impending death. But what if it didn't have to be that way? 20,000 Days presents breathtakingly simple strategies and concepts that, once applied, will enable readers to be 100% present and intentional with every passing minute of every day, for the rest of their lives. The book is designed to be read in under an hour and the effect is immediate. Within each segment are tactics for mastering control for your life; principles such as: Motivation is a myth You only have two choices, yes and no How to conquer rejection forever How BECOMING the problem will SOLVE all your problems Three sentences that will change your life immediately These timeless principles apply to everyone from the pending graduate to the seasoned business professional; from the time-starved parent to the weary pastor to the restless entrepreneur. On the 20,000th day of his life, the author sent an email that inspired and reminded a group of people of all ages to live in the moment. This group now includes you.
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