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IL PIANTO DELL'ISOLA DI PASQUA
by Jose Vicente Alfaro Riccardo Valentino CassettaSuspense con tratti storici Un archeologo spagnolo entra a far parte di ambiziosi scavi che pretendono far luce su numerosi enigmi che ancora oggi persistono sull'isola di Pasqua. Un crimine atroce e il sospetto di trovarsi davanti a una scoperta antropologica sensazionale, lo collocheranno al centro di una cospirazione che finirà per farlo diventare involontariamente protagonista. Dopo il successo del suo primo romanzo (La speranza del Tibet), José Vicente Alfaro ci propone ora un viaggio pieno di suspense in uno dei luoghi più accattivanti del pianeta. Attraverso le sue pagine avremo occasione di conoscere la cultura Rapa Nui e realizzare un percorso lungo la storia dell'isola, soffermandoci nei suoi episodi più rilevanti: l'origine incerto dei primi colonizzatori, la costruzione e il trasferimento dei giganti moai, le terribili guerre interne, il culto all'uomo uccello, la sua misteriosa scrittura geroglifica, il contatto con i primi esploratori europei e l'evangelizzazione realizzata dai missionari cattolici, un po' prima della sua definitiva annessione al Cile alla fine del XIX secolo. Sei pronto a svelare il miglior segreto nascosto dell'isola?
IL TimeLinks: Illinois and Our Nation
by Macmillan Mcgraw-HillThis edition includes Illinois Learning Standards for each lesson, as well as built-in Illinois Standards Achievement Test Preparation in every Unit assessment.
IMF Performance in the Run-Up to the Financial and Economic Crisis: IMF Surveillance in 2004-07
by International Monetary FundThis evaluation assesses the performance of IMF surveillance in the run-up to the global financial and economic crisis and offers recommendations on how to strengthen the IMF's ability to discern risks and vulnerabilities and to warn the membership in the future. It finds that the IMF provided few clear warnings about the risks and vulnerabilities associated with the impending crisis before its outbreak. The banner message was one of continued optimism after more than a decade of benign economic conditions and low macroeconomic volatility. The IMF, in its bilateral surveillance of the United States and the United Kingdom, largely endorsed policies and financial practices that were seen as fostering rapid innovation and growth. The belief that financial markets were fundamentally sound and that large financial institutions could weather any likely problem lessened the sense of urgency to address risks or to worry about possible severe adverse outcomes. Surveillance also paid insufficient attention to risks of contagion or spillovers from a crisis in advanced economies. Advanced economies were not included in the Vulnerability Exercise launched after the Asian crisis, despite internal discussions and calls to this effect from Board members and others.
IMF Staff Country Reports
by Shigeo Kashiwagi Menachem KatzA report from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Support and Crisis Prevention
by Atish R. Ghosh Juan Zalduendo Alun H. ThomasA report from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Survey
by International Monetary FundThis bi-annual publication sets out the IMF's analysis of global economic developments and policy issues for major country groups and individual countries. This edition also contains papers on the following issues: the current house price boom in industrialised countries; the shift from fixed exchange rates to floating exchange rates in emerging market economies in the 1990s; fiscal policy under the common currency arrangements in euro area member states; and the global economic impact of demographic changes related to population ageing trends.
IMF Survey
by International Monetary FundThis bi-annual publication sets out the IMF's analysis of global economic developments and policy issues for major country groups and individual countries. This edition also contains papers on the following issues: the current house price boom in industrialised countries; the shift from fixed exchange rates to floating exchange rates in emerging market economies in the 1990s; fiscal policy under the common currency arrangements in euro area member states; and the global economic impact of demographic changes related to population ageing trends.
IMF Survey
by International Monetary FundThis bi-annual publication sets out the IMF's analysis of global economic developments and policy issues for major country groups and individual countries. This edition also contains papers on the following issues: the current house price boom in industrialised countries; the shift from fixed exchange rates to floating exchange rates in emerging market economies in the 1990s; fiscal policy under the common currency arrangements in euro area member states; and the global economic impact of demographic changes related to population ageing trends.
IMF Survey
by International Monetary FundThis bi-annual publication sets out the IMF's analysis of global economic developments and policy issues for major country groups and individual countries. This edition also contains papers on the following issues: the current house price boom in industrialised countries; the shift from fixed exchange rates to floating exchange rates in emerging market economies in the 1990s; fiscal policy under the common currency arrangements in euro area member states; and the global economic impact of demographic changes related to population ageing trends.
IMF Survey
by International Monetary FundThis bi-annual publication sets out the IMF's analysis of global economic developments and policy issues for major country groups and individual countries. This edition also contains papers on the following issues: the current house price boom in industrialised countries; the shift from fixed exchange rates to floating exchange rates in emerging market economies in the 1990s; fiscal policy under the common currency arrangements in euro area member states; and the global economic impact of demographic changes related to population ageing trends.
IMPACT: California Grade 5 Research Companion With the Weekly Explorer US History
by McGraw-Hill EducationIMPACT California Grade 5 Research Companion With the Weekly Explorer US History
IN Writing: Uncovering the Unexpected Hoosier State
by Douglas A. Wissing“Quirky, well-crafted essays” by an award-winning journalist about his home state of Indiana, filled with characters famous, notorious, and unknown (Indianapolis Star).Fueled by an insider’s view of Indiana and the state’s often surprising connections to the larger world, IN Writing is revelatory. It is Indiana in all its glory: sacred and profane; saints and sinners; war and peace; small towns and big cities; art, architecture, poetry and victuals. It’s about Hoosier talent and Hoosier genius: the courageous farmer-soldiers who ardently try to win the hearts and minds of twenty-first century Afghan insurgents; the artisans whose work pulses with the aesthetics of faraway homelands; and the famous modernist poet who had to leave to make his mark. It’s about places that speak to a wider world: Columbus and its remarkable architecture; New Harmony and its enduring idealism; Indianapolis and its world-renowned Crown Hill cemetery. IN Writing makes visible the unexpected bonds between Indiana and the world at large.
INSIDE CENTRAL AMERICA: The Essential Facts Past and Present on El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica
by Phillip BerrymanSince 1979, United States policy in Central America has been based on an assumption that revolutionary movements led by Marxists must represent a serious threat to U.S. interests and security. On this point, the difference between liberals and conservatives is merely one of emphasis or accent.Such an assumption is not shared by most governments in Western Europe and Latin America. In part, these countries base their positions on their understanding of the originas of the present crisis--that is, the history, both remote and recent, of Central America.(Original publication 6/85)
INVICTO: La vida y época del «Admiral One Leg», el vasco artífice de la mayor derrota ing
by Marco Antonio Calvo RosLa historia más veraz del Héroe de Cartagena de Indias: ni era pobre, ni se encontraba su familia en la ciudad. <P><P>Una visión de los acontecimientos más importantes de España y Europa en la primera mitad del siglo de la Ilustración, con los enredos de la ambiciosa y maquinadora Isabel de Farnesio, segunda esposa del monarca, empeñada en conquistar territorios italianos para colocar sus vástagos, mientras Don Felipe hacía de Don Tancredo, debido a su trastorno maniaco-depresivo. <P>La saga de la familia Iza, armadores y capitanes de barcos mercantes, con aventuras, duelos y luchas contra piratas. Las hazañas de Blas de Lezo son contadas por Martín de Iza, que junto a su padre, serán testigos de algunos de los hechos narrados. La parte final está dedicada a la poco conocida guerra de La Florida y la batalla de Cartagena de Indias, que supuso la mayor derrota naval inglesa del siglo XVIII -éxito atribuido al «Admiral One Leg»-,ocultada por Inglaterra e ignorada por las autoridades españolas. <P>Hay un pormenorizado estudio de las relaciones con el virrey del Perú y de Nueva Granada, con las maniobras de este último para ocultar la verdad de lo ocurrido en aquella plaza. Una apasionante novela histórica, que además de rendirle justo homenaje, está llamada a ser todo un documento sobre la época.
IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale
by Mitch SteeleExplore the evolution of one of craft beer&’s most popular styles, India pale ale. Equipped with brewing tips from some of the country&’s best brewers, IPA covers techniques from water treatment to hopping procedures. Included are 48 recipes ranging from historical brews to recipes for the most popular contemporary IPAs made by craft brewers such as Pizza Port, Dogfish Head, Stone, Firestone Walker, Russian River, and Deschutes.
IRA Terror on Britain’s Streets 1939–1940: The Wartime Bombing Campaign and Hitler Connection
by Dick KirbyIt is little known today that, in January 1939, the IRA launched a bombing campaign, codenamed The S - or Sabotage - Plan on mainland England. With cynical self-justification, they announced that it was not their intention to harm human life but in just over a year, more than 300 explosive devices resulted in 10 deaths, 96 injuries and widespread devastation. London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and many other towns and cities were targeted. On 25 August 1939, detectives in London defused three devices set to detonate that afternoon at 2.30 and arrested four terrorists. At the same time an identical bomb exploded in Coventry city centre killing five civilians and injuring 50, the highest body count of the campaign. Numerous arrests were made nationwide but ill-trained personnel and additional national security resulting from the threat of Nazi invasion caused the campaign to falter and fade away in early 1940. The author, a former detective, is well qualified to write this book, having spent 18 months in Northern Ireland combatting terrorism, for which he was commended by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Lord Imbert, for displaying ‘courage, dedication and detective ability’.
IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944-73
by Steven Zaloga Peter SarsonThe Iosef Stalin tanks were the ultimate heavy tanks developed by the Soviet Union and were popularly called 'Victory tanks' due to their close association with the defeat of Germany in 1945. Yet in spite of their reputation, the Stalin tanks emerged from a troubled design, had a brief moment of glory in 1944 and 1945, and disappeared in ignominy after 1960. This title covers the events contributing to the Soviet Union's need to design the new series, with particular reference to the unsuccessful KV series and the advent of a new generation of heavy German tanks including the Tiger. It also covers their development, operational history and myriad variants. From the Trade Paperback edition.
ISIS
by Michael Weiss Hassan HassanA revelatory look inside the world's most dangerous terrorist group.Initially dismissed by US President Barack Obama, along with other fledgling terrorist groups, as a "jayvee squad" compared to al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has shocked the world by conquering massive territories in both countries and promising to create a vast new Muslim caliphate that observes the strict dictates of Sharia law. In ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror, American journalist Michael Weiss and Syrian analyst Hassan Hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated Iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who behead Western hostages in slickly produced videos and have conquered territory equal to the size of Great Britain. Beginning with the early days of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of ISIS's first incarnation as "al-Qaeda in Iraq," Weiss and Hassan explain who the key players are--from their elusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to the former Saddam Baathists in their ranks--where they come from, how the movement has attracted both local and global support, and where their financing comes from. Political and military maneuvering by the United States, Iraq, Iran, and Syria have all fueled ISIS's astonishing and explosive expansion. Drawing on original interviews with former US military officials and current ISIS fighters, the authors also reveal the internecine struggles within the movement itself, as well as ISIS's bloody hatred of Shiite Muslims, which is generating another sectarian war in the region. Just like the one the US thought it had stopped in 2011 in Iraq. Past is prologue and America's legacy in the Middle East is sowing a new generation of terror.
ISIS vol 109 num 4
by The University of Chicago PressThis is volume 109 issue 4 of Isis. Since its inception in 1912, Isis has featured scholarly articles, research notes, and commentary on the history of science, medicine, and technology and their cultural influences. Review essays and book reviews on new contributions to the discipline are also included. An official publication of the History of Science Society, Isis is the oldest English-language journal in the field.
ISIS' Propaganda Machine: Global Mediated Terrorism
by Ahmed Al-RawiThis book examines ISIS’ media propaganda machine.The book focuses on case studies that have been largely understudied in relation to ISIS’ media production. Empirically, it offers new insights into how ISIS uses its media production to disseminate its extremist ideology by focusing on video games, educational apps, Dark Web sites, and offline billboards. The book argues that despite all the discussion about how ISIS has disappeared or even died, the terrorist group’s daily activities on the Dark Web show that they are still thriving and disseminating their propaganda in more than 20 different languages, and effectively functioning as an international news organization. Using a mixed-method research approach, the book offers a multilayered understanding of media content and fills a major gap in the literature, especially in relation to the use of educational apps and the Dark Web.This book will be of much interest to students of media and communication studies, terrorism and counterterrorism, Middle Eastern politics, and international relations.
ISIS: A History
by Fawaz A. GergesThe Islamic State has stunned the world with its savagery, destructiveness, and military and recruiting successes. What explains the rise of ISIS and what does it portend for the future of the Middle East? In this book, one of the world's leading authorities on political Islam and jihadism sheds new light on these questions as he provides a unique history of the rise and growth of ISIS. Moving beyond journalistic accounts, Fawaz Gerges provides a clear and compelling account of the deeper conditions that fuel ISIS.The book describes how ISIS emerged in the chaos of Iraq following the 2003 U.S. invasion, how the group was strengthened by the suppression of the Arab Spring and by the war in Syria, and how ISIS seized leadership of the jihadist movement from Al Qaeda. Part of a militant Sunni revival, ISIS claims its goals are to resurrect a caliphate and rid "Islamic lands" of all Shia and other minorities. In contrast to Al Qaeda, ISIS initially focused on the "near enemy"--Shia, the Iraqi and Syrian regimes, and secular, pro-Western states in the Middle East. But in a tactical shift ISIS has now taken responsibility for spectacular attacks in Europe and other places beyond the Middle East, making it clear that the group is increasingly interested in targeting the "far enemy" as well. Ultimately, the book shows how decades of dictatorship, poverty, and rising sectarianism in the Middle East, exacerbated by foreign intervention, led to the rise of ISIS--and why addressing those problems is the only way to ensure its end.An authoritative introduction to arguably the most important conflict in the world today, this is an essential book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the social turmoil and political violence ravaging the Arab-Islamic world.
ISIS: A History
by Fawaz A. GergesAn authoritative introduction to ISIS—now expanded and revised to bring events up to the presentThe Islamic State stunned the world with its savagery, destructiveness, and military and recruiting successes. However, its most striking and distinctive characteristic was its capacity to build governing institutions and a theologically grounded national identity. What explains the rise of ISIS and the caliphate, and what does it portend for the future of the Middle East? In this book, one of the world’s leading authorities on political Islam and jihadism sheds new light on these questions. Moving beyond journalistic accounts, Fawaz Gerges provides a clear and compelling explanation of the deeper conditions that fuel ISIS. This new edition brings the story of ISIS to the present, covering key events—from the military defeat of its territorial state to the death of its leader al-Baghdadi—and analyzing how the ongoing Syrian, Iraqi, and Saudi-Iranian conflict could lead to ISIS’s revival.
ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror (Updated Edition)
by Michael Weiss Hassan HassanFully Revised & Updated Edition of the New York Times Bestselling and Highly Praised Book on ISIS With newly added material and breaking news including: --Interview with a former ISIS spymaster --Why ISIS is targeting Europe and the US --What Russia wants in Syria --Revelations on the brutal ideology of ISISWith brutal attacks in last year across the globe--Brussels, Paris, Beirut, Egypt, Turkey--the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has proved itself the greatest terrorist threat in the world today. They have conquered massive territories in Syria and Iraq in a bid to create a new Muslim caliphate under the strict dictates of Sharia law. In this fully revised and updated edition of ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror, American journalist Michael Weiss and Syrian analyst Hassan Hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated Iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who, with slickly produced murder videos, are spreading violence and mayhem across the globe. Beginning with the early days of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of ISIS's first incarnation, Weiss and Hassan explain who the key players are--from their leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to the former Saddam Baathists in their ranks--where they come from, how they have attracted both local and global support, and how they operate--from their social media strategy to their illicit oil revenues. As money and matériel continue to flow into the region to combat the ISIS's spreading terror, other forces--Assad's regime, Russian planes, Iranian Quds Forces, and other Shiite militias--are gaining power and using the fight against ISIS as a means to leverage their agenda in the region. Political and military maneuvering by the United States, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Russia have fueled ISIS's explosive expansion. In five new chapters, the authors delve further into the inner workings of the Army of Terror and what it is like to live under their ever-tightening rule. With invaluable and exclusive insider information, the authors explore the Islamic State's enigmatic recruitment and training methods, the impact of their military successes and failures, and how they structure and empower home-grown cells worldwide to carry out their terror. Drawing on original interviews with former US military officials and current ISIS fighters--and brand-new interviews with a former ISIS spy, as well as Kurdish and Yazidi survivors of the ISIS's assault on northern Iraq--the authors reveal the internecine struggles within the movement itself, as well as ISIS's bloody hatred of Shiite Muslims, which is generating another sectarian war in the region. A new generation of terror has dawned in the world and to understand how to stop it, we must understand who they are.
ISIS: The Global Face of Terrorism
by Brendan JanuaryThe Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, emerged in the Middle East during the first decade of the 2000s. The group vows to wage violent jihad, or holy war, on those who do not adhere to its extremist interpretation of Islamic law. ISIS conquers territory and rules savagely. ISIS terrorists manipulate social media brilliantly, shocking viewers around the globe with brutal video footage. Government leaders and agencies all over the world are working to prevent the next ISIS attack. How can nations combat ISIS? Can it be defeated with military force? This in-depth investigation tackles these and other thorny issues related to the twenty-first-century face of global terrorism.
ISIS: The State of Terror
by Jessica Stern J. M. BergerThe authors outline the origins of ISIS as the formidable terrorist group it has quickly become and attempts to answer the question of what our next move - as a country, as a government, as the world - should be.