State Of Peril

Author : Lucy Valerie Graham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780190256418

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State of Peril by Lucy Valerie Graham Pdf

Considering fiction from the colonial era to the present, State of Peril offers the first sustained, scholarly examination of rape narratives in the literature of a country that has extremely high levels of sexual violence. Lucy Graham demonstrates how, despite the fact that most incidents of rape in South Africa are not interracial, narratives of interracial rape have dominated the national imaginary. Seeking to understand this phenomenon, the study draws on Michel Foucault's ideas on sexuality and biopolitics, as well as Judith Butler's speculations on race and cultural melancholia. Historical analysis of the body politic provides the backdrop for careful, close readings of literature by Olive Schreiner, Sol Plaatje, Sarah Gertrude Millin, Njabulo Ndebele, J.M. Coetzee, Zoë Wicomb and others. Ultimately, State of Peril argues for ethically responsible interpretations that recognize high levels of sexual violence in South Africa while parsing the racialized inferences and assumptions implicit in literary representations of bodily violation.

Author : Bob Woodward,Robert Costa
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982182922

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Peril by Bob Woodward,Robert Costa Pdf

The transition from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. stands as one of the most dangerous periods in American history. But as #1 internationally bestselling author Bob Woodward and acclaimed reporter Robert Costa reveal for the first time, it was far more than just a domestic political crisis. Woodward and Costa interviewed more than 200 people at the center of the turmoil, resulting in more than 6,000 pages of transcripts—and a spellbinding and definitive portrait of a nation on the brink. This classic study of Washington takes readers deep inside the Trump White House, the Biden White House, the 2020 campaign, and the Pentagon and Congress, with eyewitness accounts of what really happened. Intimate scenes are supplemented with never-before-seen material from secret orders, transcripts of confidential calls, diaries, emails, meeting notes and other personal and government records, making Peril an unparalleled history. It is also the first inside look at Biden’s presidency as he began his presidency facing the challenges of a lifetime: the continuing deadly pandemic and millions of Americans facing soul-crushing economic pain, all the while navigating a bitter and disabling partisan divide, a world rife with threats, and the hovering, dark shadow of the former president.

Author : Christopher McKnight Nichols
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674061187

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Promise and Peril by Christopher McKnight Nichols Pdf

Spreading democracy abroad or protecting business at home: this book offers a new look at the history of the contest between isolationalism and internationalism that is as current as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and as old as America itself, with profiles of the people, policies, and events that shaped the debate.

Author : Aaron Wherry
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781443458283

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Promise and Peril by Aaron Wherry Pdf

An inside, in-depth look at the leadership of Justin Trudeau, by a veteran political journalist A must-read for all Canadians before the next federal election Justin Trudeau came to power on the promise of “hope and hard work” and a pledge to seek a common good for all Canadians. From the outset, his critics called him naive, inexperienced and a danger to the economy. His proponents have touted his intentions for the middle class, the environment and refugees, which they argue have moved forward real change despite challenges and criticism. Veteran political journalist Aaron Wherry has extensively interviewed decision-makers, influencers and political insiders, from the prime minister’s closest advisors to cabinet ministers to the prime minister himself, to provide the most in-depth, inside examination—beyond the headlines and the tweets—of how Justin Trudeau has performed on his promises for Canada. Promise and Peril: Justin Trudeau in Power explores how the Trudeau government has succeeded or failed in its biggest commitments—resource development, immigration, climate change, trade, reconciliation—against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, global political tumult and the roar of populist revolt. It reveals what was happening behind the scenes during the government’s most crucial and public moments, including: · the NAFTA negotiations · the infamous Trump tweets at the G7 summit · that island vacation · the SNC-Lavalin affair Promise and Peril is a must-read for all voters before the next election. It examines whether a politician who came to office with immense potential has measured up to expectations—and what is at stake for Canada’s future at home and abroad.

Author : Karen Boren
Publisher : Tin House Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780977312726

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Girls in Peril by Karen Boren Pdf

Coming of age in 1970s Wisconsin, five teenage girls realize that their biggest challenges comes not from outside elements but from within their own communities and homes, where in the course of a summer they experience early sexuality and struggle with uncomprehending grownups who covet their time and freedom. Original. A first novel.

Author : Lori Foster
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780369747204

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Dash of Peril by Lori Foster Pdf

A no-nonsense female cop reluctantly teams up with the one man who drives her to distraction in a deliciously sensual novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster To bring down a sleazy abduction ring, Lieutenant Margaret "Margo" Peterson has set herself up as bait. But recruiting Dashiel Riske as her unofficial partner is a whole other kind of danger. Dash is six feet four inches of laid-back masculine charm, a fun, easy-going guy… Until Margo is threatened, and he reveals a dark side that may just match her own. Beneath Margo's tough facade is a slow-burning sexiness that drives Dash crazy. The only way to finish this case is to work together side by side. And as their mission takes a lethal turn, he'll have to prove he's everything she needs—in all the ways that matter… Previously published.

Author : Randall G. Holcombe
Publisher : Independent Institute
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598133349

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Liberty in Peril by Randall G. Holcombe Pdf

When the United States was born in the revolutionary acts of 1776, Americans viewed the role of government as the protector of their individual rights. Thus, the fundamental principle underlying the new American government was liberty. Over time, the ideology of political "democracy"—the idea that the role of government is to carry out the "will of the people," as revealed through majority rule—has displaced the ethics of liberty. This displacement has eroded individual rights systematically and that history is examined in Liberty in Peril by Randall Holcombe in language accessible to anyone. The Founders intended to design a government that would preclude tyranny and protect those individual rights, and the Bill of Rights was a clear statement of those rights. They well understood that the most serious threat to human rights and liberty is government. So, the Constitution clearly outlined a limited scope for government and set forth a form of governance that would preserve individual rights. The federal government's activities during two world wars and the Great Depression greatly increased government's involvement in people's lives. By the time of Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society," the depletion of rights and the growth of the activities of political democracy was complete. By the end of the 20th Century the fundamental principle underlying the U.S. government was now political power and not liberty. Public policy was oriented toward fulfilling the majority rule with the subsequent increase in government power and scope. Holcombe argues that economic and political systems are not separate entities but are intimately intertwined. The result is a set of tensions between democracy, liberty, a market economy, and the institutions of a free society. All those interested in the evolution of American government, including historians, political scientists, economists, and legal experts, will find this book compelling and informative.

Author : Wilbur Smith
Publisher : Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781785765988

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Those in Peril by Wilbur Smith Pdf

THE FIRST IN THE GRIPPING ACTION-PACKED HECTOR CROSS SERIES, FROM WILBUR SMITH. PERFECT FOR FANS OF BOURNE AND LEE CHILD'S JACK REACHER SERIES. Some debts can only be paid in blood . . . When Hazel Bannock, billionaire oil tycoon, discovers her daughter has been kidnapped by Al Qaeda pirates just off the coast of Somalia, she uses all the power at her disposal to rescue her daughter - but politics and diplomacy fail her at every turn. Her only hope is Hector Cross, an expert in surveillance, infiltration and combat. For all Hazel's connections and wealth, Cross is the one man who is offering to find her daughter. Hazel and Cross must work together to bring Cayla home, but neither of them realises that the kidnappers are not merely interested in ransom - what they have planned is far, far worse . . . The first Hector Cross thriller. Book 2 in the series, Vicious Circle, is out now in paperback and ebook. REVIEWS 'Those in Peril has much to recommend it . . . if you like your action plain, graphic and simple yet never entirely predictable, Smith will satisfy' - Sunday Express

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1060 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063241728

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The American State Reports by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Jefferson Breckinridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : United States
ISBN : UOMDLP:ack5862:0001.001

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Our Country--its Peril--its Deliverance ... by Robert Jefferson Breckinridge Pdf

Author : Daniel Loxton,Daniel Smith
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781554536337

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Plesiosaur Peril by Daniel Loxton,Daniel Smith Pdf

A group of plesiosaurs -- ocean-dwelling cousins of the dinosaurs -- keeps safe by swimming in a family pod. But then one baby plesiosaur swims too far from its mother and attracts the attention of something very large and very hungry, and the struggle for survival is on. A unique blend of digital artwork and landscape photography illustrates this thrilling encounter.

Author : Great Britain. Public Record Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UOM:39015022364155

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Calendar of State Papers, Foreign Series, of the Reign of Elizabeth by Great Britain. Public Record Office Pdf

Author : Tracy Campbell
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300252835

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The Year of Peril by Tracy Campbell Pdf

A fascinating chronicle of how the character of American society revealed itself under the duress of World War II The Second World War exists in the American historical imagination as a time of unity and optimism. In 1942, however, after a series of defeats in the Pacific and the struggle to establish a beachhead on the European front, America seemed to be on the brink of defeat and was beginning to splinter from within. Exploring this precarious moment, Tracy Campbell paints a portrait of the deep social, economic, and political fault lines that pitted factions of citizens against each other in the post–Pearl Harbor era, even as the nation mobilized, government†‘aided industrial infrastructure blossomed, and parents sent their sons off to war. This captivating look at how American society responded to the greatest stress experienced since the Civil War reveals the various ways, both good and bad, that the trauma of 1942 forced Americans to redefine their relationship with democracy in ways that continue to affect us today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428996397

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Saving a system in peril a special report on the National Fish Hatchery System by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeff VanderMeer
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780374308896

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A Peculiar Peril by Jeff VanderMeer Pdf

A Peculiar Peril is a head-spinning epic about three friends on a quest to protect the world from a threat as unknowable as it is terrifying, from the Nebula Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer. Jonathan Lambshead stands to inherit his deceased grandfather’s overstuffed mansion—a veritable cabinet of curiosities—once he and two schoolmates catalog its contents. But the three soon discover that the house is filled with far more than just oddities: It holds clues linking to an alt-Earth called Aurora, where the notorious English occultist Aleister Crowley has stormed back to life on a magic-fueled rampage across a surreal, through-the-looking-glass version of Europe replete with talking animals (and vegetables). Swept into encounters with allies more unpredictable than enemies, Jonathan pieces together his destiny as a member of a secret society devoted to keeping our world separate from Aurora. But as the ground shifts and allegiances change with every step, he and his friends sink ever deeper into a deadly pursuit of the profound evil that is also chasing after them.