Honoring The Enemy

Author : Robert Macomber
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781682474457

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Honoring the Enemy by Robert Macomber Pdf

Honoring the Enemy is the story of how American sailors, Marines, and soldiers landed in eastern Cuba in 1898 and, against daunting odds, fought their way to victory. Capt. Peter Wake, USN, is a veteran of Office of Naval Intelligence operations inside Spanish-occupied Cuba, who describes with vivid detail his experiences as a naval liaison ashore with the Cuban and U.S. armies in the jungles, hospitals, headquarters, and battlefields in the 1898 campaign to capture Santiago de Cuba from the Spanish. His younger friend, and former superior, Theodore Roosevelt, is included in Wake’s story, as the two of them endure the hell of war in the tropics. Wake’s account of the military campaign ashore is a window into the woeful incompetence, impressive innovations, energy-sapping frustration, and breathtaking bravery that is always at the heart of combat. His description of the great naval battle, from the unique viewpoint of a prisoner onboard the most famous Spanish warship, is an emotional rendering of how the concept of honor can transform a hopeless cause into a noble gesture of humanity. Honoring the Enemy is the fourteenth book in the award-winning Honor Series of historical naval novels.

Author : Saul M. Olyan
Publisher : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783647550244

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Social Inequality in the World of the Text by Saul M. Olyan Pdf

This volume consists of fifteen of the author's essays, including two that have never been published before. The essays date to the last decade and a half, and all reflect in some manner the author's ongoing interest in literary operations of classification and their social implications, particularly the production of distinctions which create social inequality in the world of the text, and have the potential to generate hierarchical social relationships in contexts where biblical texts might have had an impact on real people. In these essays, the author explores themes such as gender, sexuality, purity and pollution, sanctification, death and afterlife, foreignness, and disability with particular attention to the roles distinctions such as honored/shamed, feminine/masculine, mourning/rejoicing, unclean/clean, alien/native play in creating and perpetuating social differences in texts. Rites of status change such as circumcision, shaving, purification, burial or disinterment, sanctification and profanation of holiness are a focus of interest in a number of these essays, reflecting the author's on going interest in the textual representation of ritual. Most of the essays examine texts in their historical setting, but several also engage the early history of the interpretation of biblical texts, including the phenomenon of inner biblical exegesis. The essays are divided into five sections: Rites and Social Status; Gender and Sexuality; Disability; Holiness, Purity, the Alien; Death, Burial, Afterlife and their Metaphorical Uses. The author introduces each of the sections, contextualizing each essay in his larger scholarly project, reflecting on its development and reception and, in some cases, responding to his critics.

Author : John R. Neff
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700622597

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Honoring the Civil War Dead by John R. Neff Pdf

By the end of the Civil War, fatalities from that conflict had far exceeded previous American experience, devastating families and communities alike. As John Neff shows, commemorating the 620,000 lives lost proved to be a persistent obstacle to the hard work of reuniting the nation, as every memorial observation compelled painful recollections of the war. Neff contends that the significance of the Civil War dead has been largely overlooked and that the literature on the war has so far failed to note how commemorations of the dead provide a means for both expressing lingering animosities and discouraging reconciliation. Commemoration--from private mourning to the often extravagant public remembrances exemplified in cemeteries, monuments, and Memorial Day observances--provided Americans the quintessential forum for engaging the war’s meaning. Additionally, Neff suggests a special significance for the ways in which the commemoration of the dead shaped Northern memory. In his estimation, Northerners were just as active in myth-making after the war. Crafting a “Cause Victorious” myth that was every bit as resonant and powerful as the much better-known “Lost Cause” myth cherished by Southerners, the North asserted through commemorations the existence of a loyal and reunified nation long before it was actually a fact. Neff reveals that as Northerners and Southerners honored their separate dead, they did so in ways that underscore the limits of reconciliation between Union and Confederate veterans, whose mutual animosities lingered for many decades after the end of the war. Ultimately, Neff argues that the process of reunion and reconciliation that has been so much the focus of recent literature either neglects or dismisses the persistent reluctance of both Northerners and Southerners to “forgive and forget,” especially where their war dead were concerned. Despite reunification, the continuing imperative of commemoration reflects a more complex resolution to the war than is even now apparent. His book provides a compelling account of this conflict that marks a major contribution to our understanding of the war and its many meanings.

Author : Richard C. Trexler
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501720277

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Public Life in Renaissance Florence by Richard C. Trexler Pdf

Covering the history of Renaissance Florence from the fourteenth century to the beginnings of the Medici duchy, Richard C. Trexler traces collective ritual behavior in all its forms, from a simple greeting to the most elaborate community festival. He examines three kinds of social relationships: those between individual Florentines, those between Florentines and foreigners, and those between Florentines and God and His saints. He maintains that ritual brought life to the public world and, when necessary, reformed public life.

Author : LaNette Shipley
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449783044

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Living Against Our Will by LaNette Shipley Pdf

Each one of us holds tremendous personal and spiritual worth. Yet so many people have never been cherished to the depth of their greatest potential. Within every soul lies a dying ember in search of the light of our existence. We are born and live in the garden of good and evil, separated by our Creator, fighting unseen battles that are impossible to conquer based on our own natural ability. Many of us turn to destructive methods to feed our hungry, searching soul. We strive for encouragement and acceptance, yet sometimes we are met with pain, rejection, discouragement, and injury. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2 NKJV) Written within these pages is the testimony of a determined young woman who refused to accept the harsh reality dealt to her. Through tenacity as a mother, she finally discovered the supernatural transforming power of being reunited with her Creator, and her soul was ignited by the Savior of her destiny. LaNette embraced the wisdom and knowledge held within God-breathed Scripture and internalized the absolute truth. She clearly reveals the generational strongholds and family behavioral patterns that can destroy us, relationships, and squelch our God-given purpose, gifts, and talents.

Author : Kathryn A. Gossett
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781636301655

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Challenging Encouragement by Kathryn A. Gossett Pdf

Challenging Encouragement was birthed out of an act of obedience to the Lord. These devotions will challenge, as well as encourage, you while helping you grow in your own walk with the Lord. You will find yourself moving out of your comfort zone, as you allow Him to grow you, and loving it, even though it might be a little scary sometimes. Just remember, "Don't panic. I am with you. There is no need to fear for I'm your God. I'll give you strength. I'll help you. I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you" (Isaiah 41:10 MSG).

Author : Gayle Jackson
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606472729

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Honoring Your Parents by Gayle Jackson Pdf

Gayle Jackson in his remarkable book, Honoring Parents, has given us a biblically based book on why and how to honor our parents. Gayle has taken personal stories and imported them with scripture that gives us a book to be read and used. Topics such as aging parents, forgiveness, relationship commitment and responsibility are invaluable. The nobility of honoring our parents is a reflection of our love of God. Karen Loritts As you read this book, you will discover Gayle brings a biblical worldview to the subject. This come from years of giving attention to the needs of the parents of Connie and him, possibly to a degree that most will never be called to replicate. If you want a biblical perspective on parenting, coupled with years of personal experience, this is the book to read. Walt Henrichsen The book's principles helped us think through so many personal decisions in a Biblical way. It was not the easiest way but it was the best. Read this book carefully to gain strength and encouragement if you are now the "care-taker." No matter who you are or what stage of life you are in, Gayle's well thought out principles are important today. Patsy Harley My friend Gayle Jackson has written a much-needed book that is borne out of his rich knowledge of Scripture and his diligent application of biblical principles in his relationship with his parents. Honoring Your Parents offers a wealth of perceptive lessons and principles that impart wisdom on this very practical but often neglected area. The metamorphosis of honor in this book offers an excellent and original model as well. Ken Boa At once Biblically centered and engagingly personal, Gayle Jackson's book on honoring your parents is a must-read for anyone with aging parents. Janna Kay Henrichsen, PHD

Author : Raymond E. Feist,William R. Forstchen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780060792848

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Honored Enemy by Raymond E. Feist,William R. Forstchen Pdf

In the frozen northlands of the embattled realm of Midkemia, fate can form strange alliances. It is nine long, bloody years into the ongoing Riftwar that is tearing Midkemia asunder. Having survived a disastrous encounter with their sworn enemy, the Tsurani, Dennis Hartraft's cold, hungry, and exhausted Marauders arrive at a frontier garrison—at the same time as a Tsurani patrol. But a more devastating threat resides within the stronghold: moredhel, a migrating horde of dark elves so deadly and vicious that the only hope for survival is if bitter enemies band together and fight as one. Now two hostile groups must make their way to freedom, facing a common foe, braving the merciless elements, and haunted by the voice of conscience demanding, "what is more important, a man's life . . . or his honor?"

Author : Aaron J. Keirns,Nathan J. Keirns
Publisher : Aaron Keirns
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780964780064

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Honoring the Veterans of Licking County, Ohio by Aaron J. Keirns,Nathan J. Keirns Pdf

"From the Revolutionary War to today's conflicts in the Middle East, the men and women of Licking County, Ohio, have always answered the call to duty. This book honors those who served"--Back cover

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1500 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466681965

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Business Law and Ethics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

In modern business environments, ethical behavior plays a crucial role in success. Managers and business leaders must pay close attention to the ethics of their policies and behaviors to avoid a reputation-crushing scandal. Business Law and Ethics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores best practices business leaders need to navigate the complex landscape of legal and ethical issues on a day-to-day basis. Utilizing both current research and established conventions, this multi-volume reference is a valuable tool for business leaders, managers, students, and professionals in a globalized marketplace.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on National Parks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UCAL:B5135204

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Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War; Tributes to America's Veterans; Sites Honoring Presidents; Lands in Everglades National Park; El Camino Real De Los Tejas; and Hydroelectric Power of the Tapoco Project by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on National Parks Pdf

Author : Sophocles
Publisher : Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Greek drama
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Antigone by Sophocles Pdf

The Pearson Education Library Collection offers you over 1200 fiction, nonfiction, classic, adapted classic, illustrated classic, short stories, biographies, special anthologies, atlases, visual dictionaries, history trade, animal, sports titles and more

Author : John de Jong,Csilla Saysell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725258761

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Holding Forth the Word of Life by John de Jong,Csilla Saysell Pdf

Holding Forth the Word of Life is a collection of essays offered to honor Tim Meadowcroft on his retirement from Laidlaw College. An international authority on Daniel, over the last twenty-five years Tim has established himself as one of New Zealand’s leading biblical scholars. While specializing in Old Testament, Tim has taught and published in New Testament as well as hermeneutics and theological interpretation of Scripture. Beyond academic work he has also remained committed to the church and its voice in wider society. This collection of essays, written by leading scholars from New Zealand and beyond, covers all of these areas—Old Testament, New Testament, intertestamental texts, hermeneutics, theological interpretation of Scripture, reception history, and theological reflection on pressing issues facing society.

Author : Laura Krokos
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449705749

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Beholding Him, Becoming Missional by Laura Krokos Pdf

Beholding Him, Becoming Missional: Awakening to the Mission Through the Study of First Samuel will offer women the opportunity to walk away with minds and hearts that have been transformed through an intimate relationship with the King and lives uniquely refl ecting the Kings heart and mission for the world. Having a come alongside and lets do life together flavor and feel, Beholding Him, Becoming Missional is written in a relational, authentic and relevant way. Laura Krokos shares victories, defeats, successes and embarrassments which coincide with 1 Samuel as it is packed full of stories of utter failures, redemption, victory, and partnering with others to live out Gods very heart. Beholding Him, Becoming Missional is set up in two sections. The first six chapters pull the reader into a more authentic and intimate relationship with God. The second six chapters move the reader to the point of action of living on purpose for the glory of God, reflecting His heart for the world.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1416 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116494030

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)