How The Gloves Came Off

Author : Elizabeth Grimm
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231543255

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How the Gloves Came Off by Elizabeth Grimm Pdf

The treatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison, Guantánamo Bay, and far-flung CIA "black sites" after the attacks of 9/11 included cruelty that defied legal and normative prohibitions in U.S. and international law. The antitorture stance of the United States was brushed aside. Since then, the guarantee of American civil liberties and due process for POWs and detainees has grown muddled, threatening the norms that sustain modern democracies. How the Gloves Came Off considers the legal and political arguments that led to this standoff between civility and chaos and their significant consequences for the strategic interests and standing of the United States. Unpacking the rhetoric surrounding the push for unitary executive action in wartime, How the Gloves Came Off traces the unmaking of the consensus against torture. It implicates U.S. military commanders, high-level government administrators, lawyers, and policy makers from both parties, exposing the ease with which powerful actors manipulated ambiguities to strip detainees of their humanity. By targeting the language and logic that made torture thinkable, this book shows how future decision makers can craft an effective counternarrative and set a new course for U.S. policy toward POWs and detainees. Whether leaders use their influence to reinforce a prohibition of cruelty to prisoners or continue to undermine long-standing international law will determine whether the United States retains a core component of its founding identity.

Author : Susan Will,Stephen Handelman,David C. Brotherton
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780231527668

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How They Got Away With It by Susan Will,Stephen Handelman,David C. Brotherton Pdf

A team of scholars with backgrounds in criminology, sociology, economics, business, government regulation, and law examine the historical, social, and cultural causes of the 2008 economic crisis. Essays probe the workings of the toxic subprime loan industry, the role of external auditors, the consequences of Wall Street deregulation, the manipulations of alpha hedge fund managers, and the "Ponzi-like" culture of contemporary capitalism. They unravel modern finance's complex schematics and highlight their susceptibility to corruption, fraud, and outright racketeering. They examine the involvement of enablers, including accountants, lawyers, credit rating agencies, and regulatory workers, who failed to protect the public interest and enforce existing checks and balances. While the United States was "ground zero" of the meltdown, the financial crimes of other countries intensified the disaster. Internationally-focused essays consider bad practices in China and the European property markets and draw attention to the far-reaching consequences of transnational money laundering and tax evasion schemes. By approaching the 2008 crisis from the perspective of white collar criminology, contributors build a more general understanding of the collapse and crystallize the multiple human and institutional factors preventing capture of even the worst offenders.

Author : Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525652786

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Point of View by Elisabeth Hasselbeck Pdf

Recognized from her roles on Survivor, The View, and Fox & Friends, best-selling author Elisabeth Hasselbeck presents a deeply intimate journey of faith, told through the important moments in her life. From designing shoes to surviving Survivor to not surviving The View, Elisabeth Hasselbeck has learned more about standing up for her convictions in the public eye than she ever though she would when she applied for a reality TV show on a whim almost two decades ago. Through most of those years, Elisabeth strived as if she had to earn the approval of others and of God. But God was gently at work in her to show His point of view--His invitation for her to rest in the calling, rest in His Word, and rest fully in the truth of the gospel. Point of View is an intimate walk of faith, as she writes mom to mom, friend to friend, mother to daughter. From the divisive table at The View to national political platforms to the breakfast table, Elisabeth bares her heart about her failures, her triumphs, and her path of learning lessons the hard way.

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781491803394

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Memoir: Dynamite, Check Six by Ray Jones Pdf

This book isnt primarily about relationships. Theres no romance involved--not even any close friendships. Its mostly about flying machines and their missions. But people are important. After all, pilots fly the machines. There are a lot of characters here that aviation buffs will immediately recognize: Lots of record-setting test pilots, and even some astronauts. Older non-buffs will also see familiar names: an aviation legend, first-ever moon walkers, a couple of popular entertainers, a famous TV-news anchor and even two former presidential candidates. Watch closely, some of them just flash past. Airplanes star in this tale. None of them were perfect, but many of them excelled performing their assigned tasks. North American Aircrafts F-86F was a beautiful machine. But it was also a breathtakingly-good MiG killer. Because of its fine flying qualities, it was fun to fly--a sports car among sedans. Fairchild/Chase Aircrafts C-123B was an outstanding assault transport. It was almost perfect for its mission in Vietnam, but it could be a real handful for any pilot to fly. I have lots of favorite airplanes, but Douglas A-1H Skyraider stands out. There has never been a better attack fighter in terms of accuracy in iron-bomb delivery, weapons load-carrying ability or endurance. Lockheeds F-104A or C models were many pilots dream machines. Their luster dimmed somewhat for me after I flew them. But they were certainly suitable for training Test Pilot School students to perform zooms and shuttle-aircraft type approaches and landings. Ill stop with these four. Theres much more on airplanes inside--about 192,000 words worth. Thats a lot to slog through and you may find some parts too technical or too detailed. Ignore them. There are also many numbers, but most arent important. Browse for good stuff. If you want more info on some airplane, Google her up.

Author : Aki Peritz,Eric Rosenbach
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781610391290

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Find, Fix, Finish by Aki Peritz,Eric Rosenbach Pdf

On 9/11 the U.S. had effectively no counterterrorism doctrine. Fast forward ten years: Osama bin Laden is dead; al Qaeda is organizationally ruined and pinned in the tribal areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan; there has been no major attack on American soil; and while there has been at least one instance of a massive planned attack, it was crushed by the greatest international collaboration of intelligence services seen since the end of the Cold War. It's been a remarkable transformation. Aki Peritz and Eric Rosenbach have experienced first-hand the monumental strategy changes in our country's counterterrorism strategy within the intelligence, defense, and political communities. In this book, they show how America learned to be very good at taking on the terrorists, often one at a time, in ever more lethally incisive operations. They offer new details behind some headlines from the last decade. They are frank about the mistakes that have been made. And they explain how a concept coined by General Grant during the Civil War has been reinvented in the age of satellite technology to manage a globally distributed foe, allowing the U.S. to find, fix, and finish its enemies.

Author : Myra Flexion
Publisher : eXtasy Books
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781487429904

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Slash Right by Myra Flexion Pdf

When a dating app matches two serial killers, they find themselves falling into love or the closest thing that their twisted minds can get. Desperately trying to keep their secret crimes from being exposed, they must deal with not only each other but law enforcement and the demands of their careers. Will they overcome the odds and accept that they are meant for each other?

Author : Shavonda McCaleb
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781257372980

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Daily Inspirations by Shavonda McCaleb Pdf

Here is a book that will help you Regroup, Refocus, and Redirect your walk with God. Using the basic principals of the Word of God, Shavonda G. McCaleb shows us simple yet fulfilling ways to walk with God....One Day At A Time!

Author : Shawn Thornton,Dale Arnold
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781641256940

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Shawn Thornton by Shawn Thornton,Dale Arnold Pdf

A refreshing memoir of battles and self-belief from one of the NHL's most revered enforcers Shawn Thornton was an unlikely NHL success, to say the least. The Oshawa, Ontario native was picked late in the OHL and later thought he was being pranked when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him to say he'd been selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NHL draft. After years spent working and maturing in the AHL, Thornton would go on to play 14 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers, winning two Stanley Cups along the way. For the first time, in this candid memoir, Thornton opens up about his life in hockey and beyond, from his early days as an unrated prospect to the leadership lessons he learned in the minors, from the most difficult on-ice brawls to the ecstasy of reaching the sport's most celestial heights. Fans will not want to miss this story of perseverance and finding one's own path.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 990 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11548092

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House documents by Anonim Pdf

Author : J. Nathan
Publisher : J. Nathan
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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For Crosby by J. Nathan Pdf

Crosby Parks had the life. A wealthy family, girls vying for his attention, and pro scouts after his hockey skills. But when that life comes crumbling down, he’s sent to Alabama to escape the media storm and to rebuild his life. If Crosby has any shot of playing professional hockey, he must keep a low profile and graduate from college. But the second he steps foot on campus, keeping a low profile becomes impossible. Sabrina’s mind is made up. After encouraging Alabama’s star wide receiver to friend-zone her and pursue someone else, she’s determined to focus on herself and stop being everyone’s trusty sidekick. But when she stumbles upon a naked hockey player tied to a tree in the middle of the night, Sabrina’s life is thrown upside down. Because when you leave someone tied to a tree, they eventually get free. For You - New Adult, Sports Romance - Standalone Series - Each book follows a new couple. Book 1 - For Finlay (frenemies to lovers romance) Book 2 - For Forester (reverse age gap romance ) Book 3 - For Crosby (enemies to lovers romance) Book 4 - For Emery (friends to lovers romance)

Author : United States. Department of the Treasury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Finance, Public
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006306596

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Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, Transmitting His Annual Report on the State of the Finances by United States. Department of the Treasury Pdf

Author : Andy McNab
Publisher : Random House
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781407039688

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Firewall by Andy McNab Pdf

The bestselling Nick Stone thriller from the author of Bravo Two Zero. Tough, resourceful and ruthless, ex-SAS trooper Nick Stone is now working for British Intelligence on deniable operations. And is desperately in need of cash. When he is offered a lucrative freelance job, Stone thinks his problems are over. All he needs to do is kidnap a Russian mafia warlord. And so Stone is thrust into the grim underworld of Estonia, with unknown aggressors stalking the Arctic landscape. Russia has launched a cyber-espionage attack, hacking into the West's most sensitive military secrets. Stone must stop them. But the mafia are waiting in the wings with their own chillingly brutal solution... 'Authentic to the core' Daily Express

Author : Kathy Zebert
Publisher : Words in Color Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tapestry for Two: Journey to Us by Kathy Zebert Pdf

Who they were may catch up to who they are. Will it destroy who they want to become? When Dominic married the woman of his dreams, he thought he'd left his old life of secrets and regrets behind. But what should be a relaxing trip to a familiar Montana dude ranch brings up thoughts of the past, and he can't ignore the fear of what Callie will do if she knows the darker truth that haunts him. Hesitant to repeat his mistakes, he struggles with whether to live with the guilt or bare his soul. Callie is happier than she ever imagined possible. But she has a bombshell secret of her own. She's waiting for the perfect time to tell Dom. In her own words. When she's ready. Except her past steps in and demands to be known. Now! Every choice, good and bad, has brought them to this point, their lives tightly woven together. But when the past ugly truths are revealed, will their love unravel? Or will the bond between this cowboy and his bride be even stronger? Download a copy of Tapestry for Two: Journey to Us today!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1864
Category : English literature
ISBN : UIUC:30112109764412

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The New Monthly Magazine and Humorist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stanton T. Friedman,Kathleen Marden
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781632657480

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Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience (60th Anniversary Edition) by Stanton T. Friedman,Kathleen Marden Pdf

“The famous 1961 Betty and Barney Hill abduction by non-humans is taken apart, meticulously re-examined by Betty’s niece Kathleen Marden and nuclear physicist Stanton T. Friedman, and reinforced by the pressure of facts.” —Linda Moulton Howe, Emmy award-winning TV producer, reporter, and editor, Earthfiles.com Today, 60 years after the UFO abduction of Betty and Barney Hill, more and more people are convinced that UFOs are real and their existence is being covered up by the government. If you have doubts or questions about the Hill case or alien experiences in general, Captured! will give you the answers you’re searching for. The 1961 abduction of the Hills stirred worldwide interest and enthralled the public and media for decades. The case is mentioned in almost all UFO abduction books. It also became a target for debunkers, who still attack it today. But the complete story of what really happened that day, its effect on the participants, and the findings of investigators has never been told—until now. In Captured! you’ll get an insider’s look at the alien abduction, previously unpublished information about the lives of the Hills before and after Barney’s death in 1969, their status as celebrities, Betty’s experiences as a UFO investigator, and other activities before her death in 2004. Kathleen Marden, Betty Hill’s niece, shares details from her discussions with Betty and from the evidence of the UFO abduction. She also looks at the Hills’ riveting hypnosis sessions about their time onboard the spacecraft. The results of a new chemical analysis of the dress Betty was abducted in is shared, which found unusual and rare elements on it Newly discovered letters at the American Philosophical Society by debunker Philip Klass, regarding an orchestrated plot to paint Betty as delusional reveal what early detractors tried to do. In addition, coauthor, physicist, and ufologist Stanton T. Friedman reviews and refutes the arguments of those who have attacked the Hill case, including the star map Betty Hill saw inside the craft and later recreated.