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A Traveller in War-Time: With An Essay On The American Contribution And The Democratic Idea (The World At War)
by Winston ChurchillA Traveller in War-Time is a non-fiction book by American author Winston Churchill recounting his travels in Europe during World War I. Released in July 1918 with the full title A Traveller in War-time with an Essay on the American Contribution and the Democratic Idea, the essay comprises about half of the book. It was Churchill's first non-fiction book.(Excerpt from Wikipedia)
Travellers in the Golden Realm: How Mughal India Connected England to the World
by Lubaaba Al-Azami'This is a remarkable book. It combines a spellbinding account of the first forgotten half of the English encounter with India with a fascinating history of the Mughal Empire' JOSEPHINE QUINN, author of How the World Made the West'A compelling, highly readable account of the earliest phase of English presence in India' NANDINI DAS, author of Courting IndiaWhen the first English travellers in India encountered an unimaginable superpower, their meetings would change the world.Before the East India Company and before the British Empire, England was a pariah state. Seeking better fortunes, 16th and 17th century merchants, pilgrims and outcasts ventured to the kingdom of the mighty Mughals, attempting to sell coarse woollen broadcloth along the silk roads; playing courtiers in the Mughal palaces in pursuit of love; or simply touring the sub-continent in search of an elephant to ride. Into this golden realm went Father Thomas Stephens, a Catholic fleeing his home; the merchant Ralph Fitch looking for jewels in the markets of Delhi; and John Mildenhall, an adventurer revelling in the highwire politics of the Mughal elite. It was a land ruled from the palatial towers by women - the formidable Empress Nur Jahan Begim, the enterprising Queen Mother Maryam al-Zamani, and the intrepid Princess Jahanara Begim. Their collision of worlds helped connect East and West, launching a tempestuous period of globalisation spanning from the Chinese opium trade to the slave trade in the Americas.Drawing on rich, original sources, Lubaaba Al-Azami traces the origins of a relationship between two nations - one outsider and one superpower - whose cultures remain inextricably linked to this day.
Travellers in the Golden Realm: How Mughal India Connected England to the World
by Lubaaba Al-Azami'This is a remarkable book. It combines a spellbinding account of the first forgotten half of the English encounter with India with a fascinating history of the Mughal Empire' JOSEPHINE QUINN, author of How the World Made the West'A compelling, highly readable account of the earliest phase of English presence in India' NANDINI DAS, author of Courting IndiaWhen the first English travellers in India encountered an unimaginable superpower, their meetings would change the world.Before the East India Company and before the British Empire, England was a pariah state. Seeking better fortunes, 16th and 17th century merchants, pilgrims and outcasts ventured to the kingdom of the mighty Mughals, attempting to sell coarse woollen broadcloth along the silk roads; playing courtiers in the Mughal palaces in pursuit of love; or simply touring the sub-continent in search of an elephant to ride. Into this golden realm went Father Thomas Stephens, a Catholic fleeing his home; the merchant Ralph Fitch looking for jewels in the markets of Delhi; and John Mildenhall, an adventurer revelling in the highwire politics of the Mughal elite. It was a land ruled from the palatial towers by women - the formidable Empress Nur Jahan Begim, the enterprising Queen Mother Maryam al-Zamani, and the intrepid Princess Jahanara Begim. Their collision of worlds helped connect East and West, launching a tempestuous period of globalisation spanning from the Chinese opium trade to the slave trade in the Americas.Drawing on rich, original sources, Lubaaba Al-Azami traces the origins of a relationship between two nations - one outsider and one superpower - whose cultures remain inextricably linked to this day.
Travellers in the Golden Realm: How Mughal India Connected England to the World
by Lubaaba Al-Azami'This is a remarkable book. It combines a spellbinding account of the first forgotten half of the English encounter with India with a fascinating history of the Mughal Empire' JOSEPHINE QUINN, author of How the World Made the West'A compelling, highly readable account of the earliest phase of English presence in India' NANDINI DAS, author of Courting IndiaWhen the first English travellers in India encountered an unimaginable superpower, their meetings would change the world.Before the East India Company and before the British Empire, England was a pariah state. Seeking better fortunes, 16th and 17th century merchants, pilgrims and outcasts ventured to the kingdom of the mighty Mughals, attempting to sell coarse woollen broadcloth along the silk roads; playing courtiers in the Mughal palaces in pursuit of love; or simply touring the sub-continent in search of an elephant to ride. Into this golden realm went Father Thomas Stephens, a Catholic fleeing his home; the merchant Ralph Fitch looking for jewels in the markets of Delhi; and John Mildenhall, an adventurer revelling in the highwire politics of the Mughal elite. It was a land ruled from the palatial towers by women - the formidable Empress Nur Jahan Begim, the enterprising Queen Mother Maryam al-Zamani, and the intrepid Princess Jahanara Begim. Their collision of worlds helped connect East and West, launching a tempestuous period of globalisation spanning from the Chinese opium trade to the slave trade in the Americas.Drawing on rich, original sources, Lubaaba Al-Azami traces the origins of a relationship between two nations - one outsider and one superpower - whose cultures remain inextricably linked to this day.
Travelling memories: Deutschsprachige Kinder- und Jugendliteratur über die Flucht während des Nationalsozialismus und aus der DDR (Studien zu Kinder- und Jugendliteratur und -medien #15)
by Larissa Carolin JagdschianAufgrund der anhaltenden Fluchtbewegungen fordert Aleida Assmann zur Umstrukturierung national ausgerichteter Erinnerungskulturen auf, damit Flüchtlinge mehr an Erinnerungsprozessen partizipieren können. Diese Forderung greift die Studie am Beispiel der Untersuchung der topografischen und erinnerungskulturellen Darstellungen der Flucht in der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur auf, indem ein Modell des Gedächtnisses der deutschsprachigen Kinder- und Jugendliteratur entwickelt wird. Im Vordergrund stehen zwei historische Phasen: die Flucht während des Nationalsozialismus (1933–1945) und die Flucht aus der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (1957–1989). Mit der vergleichenden Untersuchung von Exilromanen, realistischen ost- und westdeutschen Kinder- und Jugendromanen nach 1945, DDR-Mädchenromanen, zeitgeschichtlichen und geschichtserzählenden Romanen von u. a. Lisa Tetzner (Die Kinder aus Nr. 67), Kurt Held (Giuseppe und Maria), Erika Mann (A Gang of Ten), Peter Abraham (Die Schüsse der Arche Noah oder die Irrtümer meines Freundes Wensloff), Judith Kerr (Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl), Lilo Hardel (Karlas große Reise), Brigitte Birnbaum (Reise in den August), Karin König (Ich fühl mich so fifty-fifty), Mirjam Pressler (Malka Mai) und Klaus Kordon (Krokodil im Nacken) wird erstmals das Spektrum der literarischen Gedächtniskonstruktionen von der Flucht während des Nationalsozialismus und aus der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik abgesteckt. Die Studie zeigt in der Verknüpfung von Gedächtnis- und Raumkonzepten, dass sich im Gedächtnis der deutschsprachigen Kinder- und Jugendliteratur die literarischen Gedächtniskonstruktionen über Flucht als „travelling memory“ (Erll 2011) ausgebildet haben. Damit trägt die Studie zur Theoriebildung literaturwissenschaftlicher Gedächtniskonzepte in der Kinder- und Jugendliteraturforschung bei.
Travels in Asia and Africa 1325-54
by Battuta IbnTravels in Asia and Africa 1325–1354 by Ibn Battuta is a fascinating first-hand account of one of history’s greatest travelers, offering a vivid glimpse into the diverse cultures, religions, and politics of the medieval world. Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and adventurer, embarked on an extraordinary 30-year journey that spanned over 70,000 miles across the Islamic world and beyond. His travels took him from the bustling cities of North Africa and the Middle East to the exotic landscapes of India, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and even China.This work, drawn from the Rihla (meaning “travelogue” or “journey”), is more than just a travel narrative—it provides valuable insights into the people and places he encountered during the 14th century. Battuta’s keen observations offer detailed descriptions of customs, governance, religious practices, and architecture in regions as varied as Mali in West Africa, the Maldives, and Constantinople. His writing also reflects the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and the influence of Islam as a unifying force across distant lands.Battuta’s travels are marked by encounters with sultans, scholars, mystics, and ordinary people, painting a rich tapestry of medieval life. Along the way, he recounts adventures on treacherous roads, tales of shipwrecks, and his time as a judge and diplomat, providing both historical insights and personal reflections on his experiences.Travels in Asia and Africa 1325–1354 remains an essential work for those interested in travel literature, history, and world cultures. It offers a unique window into a world shaped by trade, religion, and exploration, long before the modern age of discovery. Ibn Battuta’s narrative continues to inspire readers, showcasing the richness of human experience and the enduring spirit of curiosity that drove him across continents.
Travels Through American History in the Mid-Atlantic: A Guide for All Ages
by Charles W. Mitchell Elizabeth Church MitchellThis regional travel guide seeks out “engaging reenactments and the best exhibits, where remarkable artifacts and excellent displays bring history alive.” —Kathryn Schneider Smith, author of Washington at Home: An Illustrated History of Neighborhoods in the Nation’s CapitalFew regions of the United States boast as many historically significant sites as the mid-Atlantic. Travels through American History in the Mid-Atlantic brings to life sixteen easily accessible historical destinations, and additional side trips, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., the Potomac Valley, and Virginia.Charles W. Mitchell walked these sites, interviewed historians and rangers, and read the letters and diaries of the men and women who witnessed—and at times made—history. He reveals in vivid prose the ways in which war, terrain, weather, and illness have shaped the American narrative. Each attraction, reenactment, and interactive exhibit in the book is described through the lens of the American experience, beginning in the colonial and revolutionary eras, continuing through the War of 1812, and ending with the Civil War. Mitchell contrasts the ornate decor of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, for example, with the passionate debates that led to the Declaration of Independence, and the tranquil beauty of today’s Harpers Ferry with the trauma its citizens endured during the Civil War, when the town fell six times to opposing forces.Excerpts from eyewitness accounts further humanize key moments in the national story. Hand-drawn maps evoke the historical era by depicting the natural features that so often affected the course of events. This engaging blend of history and travel is ideal for visiting tourists, area residents seeking weekend diversions, history buffs, and armchair travelers.
Travesty of Justice: The Shocking Prosecution of Lt. Clint Lorance
by Don BrownThe true story of the most despicable political prosecution in American military history—in the book that won a presidential pardon. On the morning of July 2, 2012, in the most dangerous warzone in the world, Lieutenant Clint Lorance took command of his small band of American paratroopers at the spearhead of the American War in Afghanistan. Intelligence reports that morning warned of a Taliban ambush against Lorance&’s platoon. Fifteen minutes into their patrol, three military-age Afghan males crowded on a motorcycle and sped aggressively down a Taliban-controlled dirt road toward Lorance&’s men… Three weeks earlier, outside the massive American Kandahar Airfield, Taliban terrorists struck by motorcycle, riding into a crowded area, detonating body-bombs and killing twenty-two people. Sixty-three days before that, three Ohio National Guard soldiers were murdered in another motorcycle-suicide bombing. Suicide-by-motorcycle had become a common Taliban murder-tactic against Americans… It was a split-second decision: Either open fire and protect his men or ignore the speeding motorcycle and pray his men weren&’t about to get blown up. Lorance ordered his men to fire. When no weapons were found on the Afghan bodies, the Army betrayed one of its finest young officers and prosecuted Lorance for murder. Hiding crucial evidence from the military jury and ordering Lorance&’s own men to testify against him or face murder charges themselves, the Army railroaded Lorance into a 20-year prison sentence at Fort Leavenworth. Updated with breaking news, plus a copy of the pardon! &“Gripping…. A true-life thriller... [a] page-turner.&”—The Baltimore Sun &“This one will keep you planted in your reading chair from start to finish.&”—Sun-Sentinel
Treacherous Passage: Germany's Secret Plot against the United States in Mexico during World War I
by Bill MillsWhile the Great War raged across the trench-lined battlefields of Europe, a hidden conflict took place in the distant hinterlands of the turbulent Mexican Republic. German officials and secret-service operatives plotted to bring war to the United States through an array of schemes and strategies, from training a German-Mexican army for a cross-border invasion, to dispatching saboteurs to disrupt American industry, and planning for submarine bases on the western coast of Mexico. Bill Mills tells the true story of the most audacious of these operations: the German plot to launch clandestine sea raiders from the Mexican port of Mazatlán to disrupt Allied merchant shipping in the Pacific. The scheme led to a desperate struggle between German and American secret agents in Mexico. German consul Fritz Unger, the director of a powerful trading house, plotted to obtain a salvaged Mexican gunboat to supply U-boats operating off Mexico and to seize a hapless tramp schooner to help hunt Allied merchantmen. Unger’s efforts were opposed by a colorful array of individuals, including a trusted member of the German secret service in Mexico who was also the top American spy, the U.S. State Department’s senior officer in Mazatlán, the hard-charging commander of a navy gunboat, and a draft-dodging American informant in the enemy camp. Full of drama and intrigue, Treacherous Passage is the first complete account of the daring German attempts to raid Allied shipping from Mexico in 1918.
Treachery's Tools (The Imager Portfolio #10)
by L. E. Modesitt Jr.The Imager Porfolio is a bestselling and innovative epic fantasy series from L. E. Modesitt, Jr. that RT Book Reviews says “shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building.” Continue a new story arc with Treachery's Tools.Thirteen years after the events of Madness in Solidar, Alastar has settled into his role as the Maitre of the Collegium and would like nothing better than to focus his efforts on his family.However, bad harvests and worse weather spark acts of violence between the High Holders and the Factors. Once again, Alastar is called upon by the Rex to maintain a careful political balance. Trying to protect his imagers and hold Solidar together for the good of all, Alastar stumbles on to a plot that may lead to insurrection—how many will die before he can stop it?The Imager Portfolio#1 Imager / #2 Imager’s Challenge / #3 Imager’s Intrigue / #4 Scholar / #5 Princeps / #6 Imager’s Battalion / #7 Antiagon Fire / #8 Rex Regis / #9 Madness in Solidar / #10 Treachery’s Tools / #11 Assassin’s Price/ #12 EndgamesOther series by this author:The Saga of RecluceThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Treading the Deep: Inspirational Lessons on Life and Leadership
by Bradley JonesThe gripping real life account of a soldiers service up through the ranks to lead the “Air Pirates” a battalion of combat experienced soldiers, including his own son, demonstrating how inspired leadership mentors and develops subordinates before, during and after serving in combat.
Treason
by Rick CampbellIn Rick Campbell’s newest thriller, a military coup in Russia leads to a swift invasion of former Soviet territories—while the U.S. has been rendered powerless to respond. In Russia, the military is anxious to assert its military strength and regain its role as a superpower. The Russian President refuses to greenlight a bold plan to disable American strategic nuclear capability and retake Ukraine and the Baltic States, fearing the potential consequences of involving nuclear weapons. But the generals won't have it and at the first opportunity, they overthrow the president in a military coup. Then they use a narrow window to initiate their bold plan—the Zolotov option—which will render all of America's B2 bombers and ballistic missiles useless. With the U.S. off the board, they swiftly invade Ukraine with an overwhelming force, an invading Army that even NATO can't hope to resist. Now, it's game on. Without their primary weapons, the U.S. has to find a way to fight back on multiple fronts. If they're to have any chance, they'll have to overcome the malware that has grounded their ballistic missiles and planes, as well as secretly land a SEAL team to help rescue the imprisoned Russian President, and help retake control from the forces that are driving Europe into a continental war. Rick Campbell, one of the finest young military thriller writers, returns with his biggest and boldest novel to date.
Treason (Star Trek)
by Peter DavidIt is a time of political upheaval and uncertainty in the New Thallonian Protectorate. Following the brutal assassination of her husband, Si Cwan, former Starfleet officer-turned-newly-appointed-Prime Minister Robin Lefler must now face the growing danger and intrigue surrounding her newborn son and heir to the noble line of Cwan. Following a harrowing assassination attempt, Robin has no choice but to flee New Thallon with her child...seeking refuge with Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the U.S.S. Excalibur and creating a major diplomatic crisis in Sector 221-G. The political fallout between the Federation and the New Thallonian Protectorate pales, however, in comparison to the threat of an enigmatic alien race determined to seize the infant Cwan for its own mysterious purposes. But nothing could possibly prepare Calhoun for the shocking betrayal from within -- an act of treachery to aid and abet this alien race -- forever altering the lives of the Excalibur crew....
Treason: A Novel (The Major Brooke Grant Series #2)
by Newt Gingrich Pete EarleyLeading politician and bestselling author Newt Gingrich and novelist Pete Earley are back with another gripping international thriller. THE WORLD'S MASTER TERRORIST, known only as the Falcon, has infiltrated Washington's highest corridors of power, threatening the very existence of our democracy in this realistic tale of modern day TREASON. Major Brooke Grant has been waging war against terrorism since her parents were murdered during 9/11, keenly aware that her enemy transcends borders. But a coordinated attack on the president at the funeral of a Washington power broker leads her to a terrifying revelation: the enemy is closer than she'd ever imagined and is hiding in plain sight. The Falcon has gained a weapon no terrorist has ever wielded before: an American-born traitor burrowed inside the U.S. government itself. TREASON is a story of a nation fighting for its life not only against outside threats but also against an internal threat-a fanatical jihadist who uses liberty as a shield while trying to destroy the civilization created in its image. Major Grant's deadly chess match with the Falcon turns personal when he issues a fatwa against her and those she loves. Can she unmask the traitor and stop the Falcon's most skilled assassin sent to kill her before he strikes? Or will she fall victim to betrayal by a false friend in this gripping tale of treachery, courage, and ultimately patriotism where good battles evil? Only Newt Gingrich, who brings decades of experience in national security and politics to bear in his collaboration with journalist Pete Earley, can spin such a vivid mix of reality and fiction, daring readers to guess where the line between the two is crossed.
Treason in the Ashes (Ashes #19)
by William W. JohnstoneA rebel leader faces danger within his ranks during his nation&’s hour of need in this post-apocalyptic thriller from a USA Today–bestselling author. Social decay buckled America and the Great War brought her to her knees. Out of the ashes, two would-be nation states rise. One is built on values of hard work and justice, under the leadership of the outlaw general, Ben Raines. The other would return all power to the federal government and to the very politicians who plunged the USA into destruction once before…. Now, the federals have lined up their forces north of the border for a sweep down into the lower forty-eight. Against three powerful divisions, Raines has thrown up nine battalions of outgunned Rebel fighters. But when the shooting begins, a new battle erupts. This time, Raines faces an enemy from behind his own lines as legions of Rebels. Nineteenth in the long-running series!
Treason In the Ashes (Ashes #19)
by William W. JohnstoneSocial decay buckled America and the Great War brought her to her knees. Out of the ashes, two would-be nation states rise. One is built on values of hard work and justice, under the leadership of the outlaw general, Ben Raines. The other would return all power to the federal government and to the very politicians who plunged the USA into destruction once before... Now, the federals have lined up their forces north of the border for a sweep down into the lower forty-eight. Against three powerful divisions, Raines has thrown up nine battalions of outgunned Rebel fighters. But when the shooting begins, a new battle erupts. This time, Raines faces an enemy from behind his own lines as legions of Rebels sell themselves to the opposition-forcing the Southern States to engage in war.
Treason in the Rockies: Nazi Sympathizer Dale Maple's POW Escape Plot (Military Ser.)
by Paul N. HerbertA look at one U.S. Army private’s attempt to free Nazi soldiers from a Colorado prisoner of war camp during World War II.Harvard honor alumnus Dale Maple had a promising future, but his obsession with Nazi Germany led to his downfall. Classmates often accused him of pro-Nazi sentiments, and one campus organization even expelled him. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, only to be relegated to a unit of soldiers suspected of harboring German sympathies. He helped two German POWs escape imprisonment at Camp Hale and flee to Mexico. The fugitives ran out of gas seventeen miles from the border and managed to cross it on foot, only to be arrested and returned to American authorities. Convicted and sentenced to death for treason, Maple awaited his fate until President Franklin Roosevelt commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. Ultimately, he was released in 1950. Paul N. Herbert narrates the engrossing details of this riveting story.“A well-documented . . . account . . . of Maple’s escapade, set against a background of World War II’s treatment of POWs and German sympathizers.” —The Denver Post
Treason in the Secret City: A World War Two Mystery Set In Tennessee (The Libby Clark Mysteries #2)
by Diane FanningA &“briskly paced and smartly written&” World War II mystery set in Tennessee, featuring research chemist and amateur sleuth Libby Clark (Booklist). May 30, 1944. In the middle of the night, Libby Clark is roused from sleep by a colleague in distress. Marvin&’s cousin Frannie has been charged with treason, and he hopes that Libby, with her clear-headed scientific mind, can help prove her innocence. Libby, a chemist at a secret military facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is committed to pursuing the truth wherever it takes her. Libby soon uncovers the immoral Dr. Hansrote, who has tricked Frannie into her treachery. But the evil at Oak Ridge runs deeper. And Libby not only finds herself in conflict with the authorities, but also caught in the crosshairs of a deadly cabal of spies, profiteers, and unscrupulous collaborators. Can Libby survive the confluence of challenges? Or will one of them fashion a trap she cannot escape? Treason in the Secret City is the second book in the Libby Clark Mysteries, which also includes Scandal in the Secret City and Sabotage in the Secret City. &“This sequel to Scandal in the Secret City, which has some basis in fact, is faster-paced than Fanning&’s debut while maintaining the 1940s atmosphere.&” —Booklist
Treason Play
by Don PendletonThe disappearance of an American journalist in Dubai raises red flags in Washington's covert sectors. The man was a deep cover CIA agent tracking weapons smuggling. When his tortured corpse turns up, Mack Bolan jumps into action, racing to stop the launch of a nuke somewhere in the Middle East. This time, the masterminds aren't the usual suspects. The men behind the conspiracy are Soviet high rollers, rogue players using money, influence and politics to hack off America's long arm in the region and revive Russia's superpower status. Bolan lights fires throughout the region's criminal underbelly, setting his sights on the Pakistani crime lord smuggling the Russian nuke across borders. Leaving a scorched earth calling card for the traitorous British national who brokered the deal, Bolan delivers a death warning to enemies investing in the carnage of innocents: payback is coming in blood.
Treasure Hunt (Vmc Ser. #62)
by Molly KeaneAngel, formidable hostess, social charmer and mother par excellence, confidently awaits the return of her little boy from the trials of war. She could not anticipate that the teenager who went away will return a grown man - bronzed and world-weary - a sophisticated American widow on his arm. Nor could she anticpate that her irrepressible daughter Slaney will similarly throw herself into romance (without asking her advice) and even her niece Tiddley will show an unexpected determination in getting on with her life. Faced with domestic insurrection on a grand scale, Angel will have to sharpen her wits to maintain her tyranny.
Treasure Hunt (Virago Modern Classics #230)
by Molly KeaneAngel, formidable hostess, social charmer and mother par excellence, confidently awaits the return of her little boy from the trials of war. She could not anticipate that the teenager who went away will return a grown man - bronzed and world-weary - a sophisticated American widow on his arm. Nor could she anticpate that her irrepressible daughter Slaney will similarly throw herself into romance (without asking her advice) and even her niece Tiddley will show an unexpected determination in getting on with her life. Faced with domestic insurrection on a grand scale, Angel will have to sharpen her wits to maintain her tyranny.
Treasure [Movie Tie-in]: A Novel
by Lily BrettSOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING LENA DUNHAM AND STEPHEN FRY.A "haunting, riotously funny, and deeply touching" (Publishers Weekly) novel about a woman and her father's journey to Poland to revisit her family historyRuth Rothwax finds order and meaning in the words she writes for other people, but she can’t find words to understand the loss her family experienced during World War II. She becomes obsessed with the idea of returning to Poland with her father, Edek, making sense of her family’s past, and visiting the places where her beloved parents lived and almost died. But there’s more to this trip than Ruth can plan for. By facing Poland and the past, she might be able to confront her own future.Treasure is the gripping story of a woman’s search for memory and meaning, and the reconciliation of present and past within the complicated fabric of family. Acclaimed bestselling author Lily Brett explores the reverberations of loss through this remarkable and unforgettable journey of the heart."[Brett] has an incredibly ability to explain the Jewish experience, and the human experience." — LENA DUNHAM"[Brett's] such an easy writer to read... beautifully funny, complex, and delightful as well." — STEPHEN FRY
The Treasure of the San José: Death at Sea in the War of the Spanish Succession
by Carla Rahn Phillips2007 Award for Excellence in World History and Biography/Autobiography, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American PublishersSunk in a British ambush in 1708, the Spanish galleon San José was rumored to have one of the richest cargos ever lost at sea. Though treasure hunters have searched for the wreck's legendary bounty, no one knows exactly how much went down with the ship or exactly where it sank. Here, Carla Rahn Phillips confronts the legend of lost treasure with documentary records of the San José's final voyage and suggests that the loss of silver and gold en route to Spain paled in comparison to the loss of the six hundred men who went down with the ship.Drawing from rich archival records, Phillips presents a biography of the ship and its crew. With vivid detail and meticulous scholarship, the author tells the stories of the officers, sailors, apprentices, and pages who manned the ship and explains the historical context in which the San José became prey to the British squadron. But the story does not end with the sinking of the San José. While Phillips addresses the persistent question of how much treasure was on board when the ship went down, she focuses on the human dimensions of the tragedy as well. She recovers the accounts of British naval officers involved in the battle, and examines the impact of the ship's loss on the Spanish government, the survivors, and the families of the men who perished. Original, comprehensive, and compelling, The Treasure of the San José separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasure" ship.
Treasure of the Spanish Civil War
by Serge PeyAn intimate portrait of childhood during Spain's violent fascist regime, rendered in a surreal kaleidoscope of linked stories.Serge Pey's stories are lyrical, vivid vignettes of life during and directly following Spain's violent fascist regime of the thirties and forties. The collection is a defiant ode to the resilience of the human spirit, each story depicting a small act of human resistance: a man plants a fruit tree for each of his assassinated comrades; a professor hides a secret library of banned books in plain sight. Many of the stories are surreal, fable-like impressions from the perspective of children caught in the midst of the political violence. Pey's understated yet unusual prose renders a brutal landscape with childlike wonder. The Treasure of the Spanish Civil War and Other Tales is a strikingly original meditation on courage, survival, and hope in the face of oppression.
Treating Military Sexual Trauma
by Lori S. KatzAn evidence-based text for understanding and treating MST from multiple perspectives The incidence of sexual assault and harassment experienced by members of the U.S. Armed forces has reached epidemic proportions. Its victims often suffer from devastating, life-long consequences to their careers, health, relationships, and psychological wellbeing. This authoritative resource is written for mental health clinicians about understanding and treating military sexual trauma (MST). Based on a solid foundation of research and clinical expertise, it addresses the complex circumstances of victims of sexual abuse in the military and how clinicians can meet the unique challenges of treating these clients. The book describes how MST differs from other forms of military trauma such as combat and discusses its prevalence, neurobiology, and social contexts as well as unique stressors of betrayal, injustice, struggles with issues of reporting and disclosure, and impact on relationships and sexuality. It reviews current evidence-based interventions and offers insights on treating specific symptoms within MST, such as PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and sexual dysfunction. Chapters discuss how a variety of psychotherapies can be used to treat MST, including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing, EMDR, Seeking Safety, ACT, and Somatic Experiencing, as well as the Warrior Renew MST group therapy program. Clinicians, who work with veterans and active duty personnel, will find this book an essential guide to working with MST survivors.