Chasing The Phantom

Author : Michael Barkun
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780807877692

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Chasing Phantoms by Michael Barkun Pdf

Although a report by the congressionally mandated Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation, and Terrorism concluded that biological or nuclear weapons were very likely to be unleashed in the years soon after 2001, what Americans actually have experienced are relatively low-tech threats. Yet even under a new administration, extraordinary domestic and international policies enacted by the U.S. government in the wake of 9/11 remain unchanged. Political scientist and former FBI consultant Michael Barkun argues that a nonrational, emotion-driven obsession with dangers that cannot be seen has played and continues to play an underrecognized role in sustaining the climate of fear that drives the U.S. "war on terror." Barkun identifies a gap between the realities of terrorism--"violence without a return address--and the everyday discourse about it among government officials and the general public. Demonstrating that U.S. homeland security policy reflects significant nonrational thinking, Barkun offers new recommendations for effective--and rational--policymaking.

Author : Eduard Fischer
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780857011275

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Chasing the Phantom by Eduard Fischer Pdf

Eduard Fischer takes us on an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains. This is an account of adventure and deep reflection accompanied by a selection of the author's stunning colour photographs. After first visiting the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in 1985, he returned again and again, seeking to catch a glimpse of the phantom of the Himalayas - the elusive snow leopard. During these visits he became enthralled with the unique culture of this ancient mountain kingdom, one of the oldest enclaves of Buddhism. The phantom cat itself becomes, at turns, Eduard's quarry, nemesis, obsession, and finally, in a surprising twist of destiny, his teacher.

Author : Deborah Toogood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1771083832

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Chasing the Phantom Ship by Deborah Toogood Pdf

Author : Deborah Toogood
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1771083824

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Chasing the Phantom Ship by Deborah Toogood Pdf

Matt has two weeks left to enjoy summer with his best friends, Danny and Emma, but he has to include his younger cousin Adam. Matt's summer takes on an unexpected adventure when he and Adam spot a burning, ghostly ship and become determined to unravel the mystery. Recruiting Danny and Emma, the four set out to find the ship, only to encounter other, very real dangers on the Northumberland Strait.

Author : Mike Ostlund
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762784295

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Find 'Em, Chase 'Em, Sink 'Em by Mike Ostlund Pdf

Now in paperback, revised and updated, the stirring and authoritative account of one of World War II's most highly decorated submarines Find ’Em, Chase ’Em, Sink ’Em is the first book to recount the tragic and mysterious loss of the World War II submarine USS Gudgeon. In April 1944, the highly decorated submarine USS Gudgeon slipped beneath the waves in one of the most treacherous patrol areas in the most dangerous military service during World War II. Neither the Gudgeon nor the crew was ever seen again. Author Mike Ostlund’s “Uncle Bill,” the operator of a farm implements business, was aboard that ship as a lieutenant junior grade. Through extensive research of patrol reports in U.S. and Japanese naval archives, interviews with veterans who had served aboard the Gudgeon before its final patrol, and the personal effects of the lost men’s relatives, Ostlund has assembled the most accurate account yet of this remarkably successful submarine’s exploits, of the men aboard from steward to captain, and of what we now know about her demise. Find ’Em, Chase ’Em, Sink ’Em details the memories and life lessons of the young men who went to sea aboard Gudgeon before its last patrol knowing hardly anything, and came home having seen too much.

Author : Salmon Portland Chase
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1903
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:49015002144526

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Diary and Correspondence of Salmon P. Chase by Salmon Portland Chase Pdf

Author : Douglas Chadwick
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781938340062

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The Wolverine Way by Douglas Chadwick Pdf

Glutton, demon of destruction, symbol of slaughter, mightiest of wilderness villains… The wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy. Yet this enigmatic animal is more complex than the legends that surround it. With a shrinking wilderness and global warming, the future of the wolverine is uncertain. The Wolverine Way reveals the natural history of this species and the forces that threaten its future, engagingly told by Douglas Chadwick, who volunteered with the Glacier Wolverine Project. This five-year study in Glacier National Park – which involved dealing with blizzards, grizzlies, sheer mountain walls, and other daily challenges to survival – uncovered key missing information about the wolverine’s habitat, social structure and reproduction habits. Wolverines, according to Chadwick, are the land equivalent of polar bears in regard to the impacts of global warming. The plight of wolverines adds to the call for wildlife corridors that connect existing habitat that is proposed by the Freedom to Roam coalition.

Author : A. E. Cannon
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466895799

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The Chihuahua Chase by A. E. Cannon Pdf

When Teddy Krebs's speedy if homely little dog goes missing right before the town Chihuahua races, fourth-grader Addie May Jones can't resist Teddy's plea for help. Soon she has two mysteries on her hands: Is there a dognapper on the loose? And why won't Teddy stop making a pest of himself? Addie May turns detective to find the vanished pooch and at the same time discovers a bad case of puppy love. The Chihuahua Chase is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Author : Bernadette Marie
Publisher : 5 Prince Publishing LLC
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781631122545

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Chase Devereaux by Bernadette Marie Pdf

Chase Devereaux, owner of Devereaux Limousines, is happy with relationships that don’t last more than a night. ‘No strings attached’ is how he prefers to operate, until he spends a night with his sister’s best friend, Hillary. Since they were teenagers, she’s had a hold on his heart--how is he supposed to go on like normal when she’s all he can think about? He has to move on altogether. Hillary Mills knew that getting tangled up with Chase Devereaux would be a mistake. Only now she’s in too deep, keeping a life changing secret from everyone, including Chase and his family, which could destroy her relationships with all of them.

Author : Alexys V. Wolf
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781607998549

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Looking for God by Alexys V. Wolf Pdf

Discerning the difference between religion and spirituality provides uncertainty for even the most devoted believer. For a newborn Christian or non-believer, being tossed into the sea of confusion when it comes to the mysteries of God and the 'fleshy' church can be daunting enough to have anyone run the other way. Maybe you are confused by different religions or find hypocrisy in the church. Maybe you find your relationship with God leaves you feeling bored and lifeless, or the hype surrounding the church does not meet your needs. Whatever your reason for lacking a personal relationship with God, you can still learn the tools to strengthen, build, and mend a spiritual union with your Creator. While many straddle the fence between religion and spirituality, author Alexys V. Wolf hopes to guide you in your transition from rigid religion to spiritual intimacy with God. Learn to walk in divine light and authority, grow the courage to live a fulfilled life of peace and understanding without judgment, and develop patience and wisdom with your fellow believers. By creating a private bond with God, you will hunger for the Word and never again get lost in the mundane world of man-made religion. By learning to die to the flesh and accept God's powerful association in your life, you will no longer be lost at the crossroads of religion; rather, you will develop a friendship like none other with the Father and radiate a light that will shine for others. Challenge yourself now to Look for God.

Author : Jackie Pullinger,Andrew Quicke
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444717976

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Chasing the Dragon by Jackie Pullinger,Andrew Quicke Pdf

Until it was pulled down, the Walled City was Hong Kong's most foreboding territory. It was a lawless place, dominated by the Triads, and which the police hesitated to enter. Strangers were unwelcome. Drug smuggling and heroin addiction flourished, as did prostitution and pornography, extortion and fear. When Jackie Pullinger set sail from England in 1966 she had no idea that God was calling her to the Walled City. Yet, as she spoke of Jesus Christ, brutal Triad gangsters were converted, prostitutes quit, and Jackie discovered a new treatment for drug addiction: baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Author : Leland Melvin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780062496775

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Chasing Space by Leland Melvin Pdf

In this revelatory and moving memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success. Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments, but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel. He served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station. In this uplifting memoir, the former NASA astronaut and professional athlete offers an examination of the intersecting role of community, determination, and grace that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes. Chasing Space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. As a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland’s life story is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate how grit and grace, are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.

Author : Daniel I. Block
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725248601

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By the River Chebar by Daniel I. Block Pdf

To many readers the book of Ezekiel is a hopeless riddle. We still find many features of the man and his message difficult and sometimes even shocking, if not offensive. The bizarre opening vision catches us off guard and tempts us to stop reading. However, if we persist, and if we meditate long and hard on individual utterances and sign actions, we will discover that despite the strangeness of the man and his utterances, this is the most clearly organized of the major prophetic books. Individual prophecies are clearly marked by headings and often by conclusions. If we persist, we will also discover that from a rhetorical perspective, this priestly prophet knew his audience; he recognized in Judah's rebellion against YHWH the underlying cause of the divine fury that resulted in the exile of his people and the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 BCE. But he also recognized that YHWH's judgment could not be the last word. Because his covenant was eternal and irrevocable he looked forward to a day of spiritual renewal and national restoration. This is the first of two volumes of essays on Ezekiel and his book. The seven general essays and two studies of particular texts in this collection explore the times, the message, and the methods of the prophetic priest.

Author : Barbara Barnett
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781554908097

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Chasing Zebras by Barbara Barnett Pdf

"I look for zebras because other doctors have ruled out all the horses."--Dr. Gregory House Medical students are taught that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think horses, not zebras, but Dr. House's unique talent of diagnosing unusual illnesses has made House, M.D. one of the most popular and fascinating series on television. In "Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House," M.D., Barbara Barnett, widely considered a leading House expert, takes fans deep into the heart of the show's central character and his world, examining the way this medical Sherlock Holmes's

Author : Richard Chizmar
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982175160

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Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar Pdf

"In the summer of 1988, the mutilated bodies of several missing girls begin to turn up in a small Maryland town. The grisly evidence leads police to the terrifying assumption that a serial killer is on the loose in the quiet suburb. But soon a rumor begins to spread that the evil stalking local teens is not entirely human. Law enforcement, as well as members of the FBI are certain that the killer is a living, breathing madman--and he's playing games with them. For a once peaceful community trapped in the depths of paranoia and suspicion, it feels like a nightmare that will never end"--