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Whatever Happened to the Egyptian Revolution


Free Download Jonathan Wright, "Whatever Happened to the Egyptian Revolution?"
English | 2013 | ISBN: 9774165896 | EPUB | pages: 296 | 0.7 mb
In his latest exploration of the Egyptian malaise, Galal Amin first looks at the events of the months preceding the Revolution of 25 January 2011, pointing out the most important factors behind popular discontent. He then follows the ups and downs (mainly the downs) of the Revolution: the causes of rising hopes and expectations, mingled with successive disappointments, sometimes verging on despair, not least in the case of the presidential elections, when the Egyptian people were invited to choose between a rock and a hard place. This is followed by an outline of a possible brighter future for Egypt, based on a more balanced and faster growing economy, and a more democratic and equitable society, within a truly independent, modern, and secular state.

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Whatever Cause We Have Memoir of a Marine Forward Observer in the Vietnam War


Free Download Whatever Cause We Have: Memoir of a Marine Forward Observer in the Vietnam War by Dan Moore
English | January 4th, 2024 | ISBN: 1476691681 | 263 pages | True EPUB | 10.74 MB
Dan Moore joined the Marines to serve in Vietnam and contribute to the anticipated American victory over communism. After completing officer training and artillery school, he deployed as a forward observer with an infantry company. His letters home described day-to-day events and revealed a growing skepticism about the war. During the Battle of Hue City, Moore lost his assistant forward observer, soon followed by another close friend. Fighting to maintain equilibrium, he suppressed his critical views of the war, even after returning home to oversee Marine recruit training. His memoir unpacks his letters, his recollections of the war and 50 years of introspection.

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Whatever You Choose to Be Eight Tips for the Road Ahead


Free Download Ann Romney, "Whatever You Choose to Be: Eight Tips for the Road Ahead"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1629720143 | EPUB | pages: 48 | 2.3 mb
For today’s twenty-somethings the possibilities and opportunities are exhilarating, limitless and sometimes confusing with no clear-cut paths for the major life choices one must make after college graduation. In this new gift book, inspired by a commencement speech she gave in 2014, the former First Lady of Massachusetts and wife of former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Ann Romney puts forth eight key life lessons, the pieces of advice she wishes someone had given her when she graduated college. The eight life lessons are Ann Romney’s candid and inspirational words of wisdom with stories and examples gathered from her life’s journey through adversity and success with windows of insight from the many people who have inspired, encouraged and influenced her in her public and private life.

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