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Free Download Kimie Hara, "The San Francisco System and Its Legacies "
English | ISBN: 1138794783 | 2014 | 310 pages | EPUB | 1485 KB
In September 1951, Japan signed a peace treaty with forty-eight countries in San Francisco; in April 1952, the treaty came into effect. The San Francisco Peace Treaty is an international agreement that in significant ways shaped the post-World War II international order in the Asia-Pacific. With its associated security arrangements, it laid the foundation for the regional structure of Cold War confrontation: the "San Francisco System" fully reflected the strategic interests and policy priorities of the peace conference’s host nation, the United States. The treaty fell far short of settling outstanding issues in the wake of the Pacific War or facilitating a clean start for the "post-war" period. Rather, critical aspects of the settlement were left equivocal, and continue to have significant and worrisome implications for regional international relations.

English | June 12th, 2024 | ISBN: 1635769191 | 352 pages | True EPUB | 4.76 MB
The acclaimed author of Labyrinth of Ice charts the legendary sixteenth-century adventurer’s death-defying navigation of the Amazon River.

Free Download Yoneyuki Sugita, "Rethinking the San Francisco System in Indo-Pacific Security: Enduring Legacies, Structural Contradictions and Geopoliti"
English | ISBN: 9811912300 | 2022 | 348 pages | PDF | 5 MB
This remarkable collection commemorates the 70th anniversary of the 1951 San Francisco Peace Conference by revisiting the important legacies of both the Peace Treaty and the US-Japan Security Treaty have had on the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific. Drawing on multiple perspectives, the volume conveys the hopes and fears that the authors have for the domestic and international politics of the region. In a post Trumpian world marked by the US-China tensions amidst a raging pandemic, the region’s continued prosperity looks exceedingly grim. Would the arrangements made in 1951 continue to have relevance for an Indo-Pacific region beset by great power rivalry and potential conflict fuelled by contending nationalisms, clashing interests and territorial disputes? Through a rigorous debate based on the latest empirical developments, the volume explores various ways where by the spirit and legacies of San Francisco arrangements can be meaningfully preserved and enhanced. In order for the region stronger and more prosperous in the post-pandemic world, the countries have to come together to enhance the existing security architecture to contain great power rivalry and ensure that a regional order capable of addressing problems of the 21

Free Download David Weintraub, Ben Pease, "Top Trails San Francisco Bay Area"
English | 2009 | pages: 294 | ISBN: 0899973485 | EPUB | 17,1 mb
From fog-shrouded coastal hills and stately redwood groves to the windy summits of Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. St. Helena, and the pastoral East Bay Hills, the San Francisco Bay Area abounds with natural beauty, wildlife, and scenic vistas-and thousands of miles of well-maintained trails. Top Trails San Francisco Bay Area is your portable guide to the very best trails in the Bay Area. Longtime San Francisco residents and intrepid hikers David Weintraub and Ben Pease have selected 44 "must-do" trips for hiking, running, and bicycling. Trails range from easy strolls to all-day treks, from 2 to 12 miles, covering the most scenic parks and preserves between Santa Rosa and San Jose. The second edition features new hikes in Muir Woods and the Presidio, more elevation profiles, and fully-revised maps. At-a-glance information helps you find the best wildflowers, fall color, bird-watching, camping, historic sites, and cool hikes for hot days.

Free Download Rough Guides San Francisco Directions By Mark Ellwood, Rough Guides
2004 | 128 Pages | ISBN: 1843533189 | PDF | 7 MB
Slim, stylish and pocketable, San Francisco Directions is full of ideas for stopovers and flying visits to one of America”s most beautiful cities and richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. Clear, user-friendly maps have every sight, restaurant, bar and shop located on them. There”s a full-colour introductory "Ideas" section full of inspired suggestions for visitors, from "Festivals" and "San Francisco by night" to "Best for Kids" and "Top restaurants", with each selection cross-referenced to its location later in the guide. Each distinct neighbourhood is covered in the main, practical "Places" section, broken down into easily navigable spreads each with accompanying maps. Travelling with this guide is like having a local friend plan your trip.

Free Download Monika Trobits, "Antebellum and Civil War San Francisco: A Western Theater for Northern & Southern Politics"
English | 2014 | pages: 144 | ISBN: 1626194270, 154020989X | EPUB | 5,5 mb
Spurred by the promise of gold, hungry adventurers flocked to San Francisco in search of opportunity on the eve of the Civil War. The city flourished and became a magnet for theater. Some of the first buildings constructed in San Francisco were theater houses, and John Wilkes Booth’s famous acting family often graced the city’s stages. In just two years, San Francisco’s population skyrocketed from eight hundred to thirty thousand, making it an instant city" where tensions between transplanted Northerners and Southerners built as war threatened the nation. Though seemingly isolated, San Franciscans took their part in the conflict. Some extended the Underground Railroad to their city, while others joined the Confederate-aiding Knights of the Golden Circle. Including a directory of local historic sites and streets, author Monika Trobits chronicles the dramatic and volatile antebellum and Civil War history of the City by the Bay."

Free Download David Weintraub, "Afoot and Afield: San Francisco Bay Area: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide"
English | 2004 | pages: 316 | ISBN: 0899972918 | EPUB | 50,3 mb
This title in the acclaimed Afoot & Afield series contains more than 100 carefully described trips in the nine-county region. Included are all the well-known favorites: Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes National Seashore, Henry W. Coe and Mt. Diablo state parks, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The book also features more remote parks and preserves, from the rugged Sonoma coast to hidden canyons south of San Jose, as well as regional open spaces and country parks from the East Bay hills to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Free Download Rock climbing the San Francisco Bay area By Black, Tresa
2014 | 239 Pages | ISBN: 0762786671 | EPUB | 41 MB
The San Francisco Bay Area abounds with superb rock climbing, including hidden gems far from the crowds. From the Vaqueros honeycombed sandstone of Castle Rock State Park to the Franciscan blue schist of Dry Creek Sea Crag, hard serpentine at Mount Tamalpais to the sparkling granite settled at the edge of the Consumnes River, Rock Climbing the San Francisco Bay Area covers the best climbing routes in the area. With detailed descriptions of routes ranging from popular to obscure, this fully updated guidebook describes hundreds of new routes and includes full color maps, photos, and topos, making it an indispensable resource for local and visiting climbers alike.

Free Download Not for tourists guide to San Francisco 2014 By Not For Tourists
2014 | 271 Pages | ISBN: 1626360553 | EPUB | 9 MB
The Not For Tourists Guide to San Francisco is the urban manual to the city that no San Franciscan should be without. This map-based guidebook organizes the city into forty mapped neighborhoods, and marks each map with user-friendly icons locating all of the essential services and entertainment hotspots. From post offices, libraries, restaurants, bars, and hardware stores to information on hotels, airports, public transportation, and city parks, NFT puts everything you need to know at your fingertips. The book also includes: · A foldout map showing highways, rail transit, and bike routes · Over 125 neighborhood maps · Coverage of Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville · Listings for sports and outdoor activities · Details on bookstores and shopping NFT: the OTHER San Francisco treat.

Free Download Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco, 9th Edition by Ashley Harrell, Alison Bing
English | February 27th, 2024 | ISBN: 1838694137 | 208 pages | True EPUB | 83.03 MB
Lonely Planet’s Pocket San Francisco is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life – neighborhood by neighborhood. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, escape to Alcatraz, and revisit the ’60s on Haight Street; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of San Francisco and make the most of your trip!