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World War II A Very Short Introduction


Free Download Gerhard L. Weinberg, "World War II: A Very Short Introduction "
English | ISBN: 019968877X | 2014 | 160 pages | AZW3 | 2 MB
The enormous loss of life and physical destruction caused by the First World War led people to hope that there would never be another such catastrophe. How then did it come to be that there was a Second World War causing twiceas much loss of life and more destruction than any other previous conflict?

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World Philology


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English | ISBN: 0674052862 | 2015 | 464 pages | AZW3 | 899 KB
Philology―the discipline of making sense of texts―is enjoying a renaissance within academia after decades of neglect. World Philology charts the evolution of philology across the many cultures and historical time periods in which it has been practiced, and demonstrates how this branch of knowledge, like philosophy and mathematics, is an essential component of human understanding.

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World Class Value Leadership Excellence in the Exponential Age


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English | April 30, 2024 | ISBN: 1977270468 | 206 pages | PDF | 5.78 Mb
Transform your leadership and shape visionary organizations with World Class Value: Leadership Excellence in the Exponential Age. Uncover the keys to high-performance leadership in this indispensable guide, designed to help you excel in competitive environments. Rob’s innovative Value-Driven Framework simplifies complex concepts like systems thinking and contextual frameworks, making elite leadership skills accessible to all. Immerse yourself in a rich collection of strategies uniquely tailored to empower leaders at every level to think broadly and act decisively in today’s ever-changing world.

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Women in a World at War Seven Dispatches from the Front


Free Download Phyllis Aronoff, Howard Scott, "Women in a World at War: Seven Dispatches from the Front"
English | 2003 | ISBN: 0889224838 | EPUB | pages: 320 | 1.1 mb
In 1999, poet and novelist Madeleine Gagnon undertook to document the experience of women in the many war zones at the end of a "century of ashes" through their own eyes and in their own words. Her record of those encounters boldly confronts the harshest realities of and asks the most difficult questions about not only the horrors of war, but also the quest for justice, the experience of love and compassion, the inextinguishable hope for the future, and the will to live―the humanity that endures against all odds.

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Women Heroes of World War I 16 Remarkable Resisters, Soldiers, Spies, and Medics (Women of Action)


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English | May 1, 2016 | ISBN: 1613735952 | 256 pages | PDF | 3.58 Mb
Women Heroes of World War I brings to life the brave exploits of 16 women from around the world who served their countries at a time when most women didn’t even have the right to vote. Seventeen-year-old Frenchwoman Emilienne Moreau assisted the Allies as a guide and set up a first-aid post in her home. Russian peasant Maria Bochkareva joined the Imperial Russian Army, was twice wounded in battle and decorated for bravery, and created and led the all-women combat unit the Women’s Battalion of Death. American journalist Madeleine Zabriskie Doty risked her life to travel twice to Germany during the war. Resented, watched, and pursued by spies, she was determined to report back the truth. These and other suspense-filled stories of daring girls and women from around the world are told through fast-paced narrative, dialogue, direct quotes, and document and diary excerpts. Historical background information opens each section, and each profile includes informative sidebars and "Learn More" lists of books and websites for further study, making this a fabulous resource for young history buffs or anyone who likes tales of bravery and courage.

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Western Europe 2024-2025 (World Today (Stryker)), 42th Edition


Free Download Western Europe 2024-2025 (World Today (Stryker)), 42th Edition by Wayne C. Thompson
English | August 17th, 2024 | ISBN: 1538185946 | 469 pages | True PDF | 32.07 MB
The World Today Series: Western Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country expertly covering the region’s geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 42nd edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student budgets.

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