Storming

Author : Stuart A. Wright,Susan J. Palmer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199875528

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Storming Zion by Stuart A. Wright,Susan J. Palmer Pdf

While scholars, media, and the public may be aware of a few extraordinary government raids on religious communities, such as the U.S. federal raid on the Branch Davidians in 1993, very few people are aware of the scope of these raids or the frequency with which they occur. Inspired by the Texas State raid on the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints in 2008, authors Stuart A. Wright and Susan J. Palmer decided to collect data on all the raids of this kind that have taken place in Western-style democracies over the last six decades. They thus established the first archive of raided groups and then used it see if any patterns could be identified. Their findings were shocking; there were far more raids than expected, and the vast majority of them had occurred since 1990, reflecting a nearly exponential increase. What could account for this sudden and dramatic increase in state control of minority religions? In Storming Zion, Wright and Palmer argue that the increased use of these high-risk and extreme types of enforcement corresponds to expanded organization and initiatives by opponents of unconventional religions. Anti-cult organizations provide strategic "frames" that define potential conflicts or problems in a given community as inherently dangerous, and construct narratives that draw on stereotypes of child and sexual abuse, brainwashing, and even mass suicide. The targeted group is made to appear more dangerous than it is, resulting in an overreaction by authorities. Wright and Palmer explore the implications of heightened state repression and control of minority religions in an increasingly multicultural, globalized world. At a time of rapidly shifting demographics within Western societies this book cautions against state control of marginalized groups and offers insight into the reasons why the responses to these groups are often so reactionary.

Author : James Lucas
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781800329843

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Storming Eagles by James Lucas Pdf

Unstoppable and deadly, this is the gripping story of some of the most feared soldiers in the war The daring, courage and skill of the highly-trained men who spearheaded German assaults in the blitzkrieg of 1940, dropping from the air to seize and overwhelm key invasion points, showed to an alarmed world that a new dimension had been added to the science of warfare. One spectacular success was the invasion and capture of Crete in May 1941, all be it achieved at a terrible price. The German paratroopers were an elite, justifying again and again their great reputation for courage and hard fighting in Russia, North Africa and Italy. Bestselling military historian James Lucas has researched deeply in Allied and German archives and interviewed many of the leading members of the Fallschirmjaegar who survived the war. This is an unmissable and dramatic account of the Second World War’s most frightening elite, perfect for readers of James Holland and Max Hastings.

Author : Nicholas Carter
Publisher : Canelo + ORM
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788632362

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Storming Party by Nicholas Carter Pdf

Rivalry and battle abound in this action-packed historical adventure of the English Civil War. 1643:Sir William Waller’s army has been defeated on Roundway Down, his infantry left stranded on the bleak slopes at the mercy of the Royalist cavalry. Sir Ralph Hopton is now free to turn his attention to Parliament’s bastion in the West – Bristol. The city walls are strong enough but Bristol has precious few men and even fewer guns with which to defend them. And to make matters worse, rumour has it that Prince Rupert, the bane of Parliament's cause, is on his way from Oxford to reinforce Hopton. But for William Sparrow, captured on Roundway, such fears are distant. His fight against the King seems to be over and he is to be sold into slavery and shipped to the West Indies. Hugo Telling has fallen victim to confused fighting and is a prisoner of Parliament. The war between the two men for Bella Morrison’s affections is at an impasse... The second thrilling instalment of The Shadow on the Crown series, Storming Party is perfect for fans of David Gilman and Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Nicholas Carter ‘Paints a vivid and accurate picture of seventeenth-century battle’ Richard Holmes, author of Firing Line ‘Quite simply the best description of men in battle I have ever come across’ John Lee, British Commission for Military History

Author : Glynnis Campbell
Publisher : Glynnis Campbell
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781634800372

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The Storming by Glynnis Campbell Pdf

A candle in the dark… From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A cursed knight storms a castle to claim his reluctant bride, but when they’re trapped in a deadly rockslide, they must fight together to conquer despair and triumph over death. To restore peace in the Borders between Scotland and England, two kings have betrothed Lady Hilaire Eliot to a cursed, thrice-widowed knight known as The Dire Dragan. Headstrong Hilaire will do anything to escape that fate, even confront her fear of the dark by fleeing her besieged castle through an ancient tunnel. Her bridegroom, Giric mac Leod, is just as determined to claim his rightful bride. But when he storms her fortress, his reckless actions trap him in an underground rockslide. The dispirited knight welcomes death's embrace…until he hears the one sound he can't ignore—the call of a maiden in distress. THE STORMING Prequel novella for The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch Coming soon... BRIDE OF FIRE BRIDE OF ICE BRIDE OF MIST Length: 24,000 words = 98 pages Rating: R-rated for passionate passages Key Themes: Scottish historical romance, English medieval love story, adventure, strong women, cursed knight, forced marriage, runaway bride, siege, cave-in, border castle, second marriage, betrothed to an enemy, Highland romance, trapped in the dark More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Author : Antonio Santosuosso
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429965654

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Storming The Heavens by Antonio Santosuosso Pdf

In the closing years of the second century B.C., the ancient world watched as the Roman armies maintained clear superiority over all they surveyed. But, social turmoil prevailed at the heart of her territories, led by an increasing number of dispossessed farmers, too little manpower for the army, and an inevitable conflict with the allies who had fought side by side with the Romans to establish Roman dominion. Storming the Heavens looks at this dramatic history from a variety of angles. What changed most radically, Santosuosso argues, was the behavior of soldiers in the Roman armies. The troops became the enemies within, their pillage and slaughter of fellow citizens indiscriminate, their loyalty not to the Republic but to their leaders, as long as they were ample providers of booty. By opening the military ranks to all, the new army abandoned its role as depository of the values of the upper classes and the propertied. Instead, it became an institution of the poor and drain on the power of the Empire. Santosuosso also investigates other topics, such as the monopoly of military power in the hands of a few, the connection between the armed forces and the cherished values of the state, the manipulation of the lower classes so that they would accept the view of life, control, and power dictated by the oligarchy, and the subjugation and dehumanization of subject peoples, whether they be Gauls, Britons, Germans, Africans, or even the Romans themselves.

Author : Marie Harte
Publisher : No Box Books
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Storming His Heart by Marie Harte Pdf

She controls minds. He sees the future. Can rivals at work become lovers in truth? The second stand-alone in a sexy, dangerous, psychic romantic suspense series from NYT and USA Today bestseller Marie Harte. She’d give anything to lose control… Storm Buchanan’s talent for mind control comes in handy as an investigator for a private agency, but it’s hell on her love life. Maybe that’s why she can’t trust herself around Rafe Savage. Because when the the smug (and sexy) investigator from a rival firm kisses her, she all-too-willingly slips under his control. Rafe’s gift for seeing the future doesn’t usually blindside him…until it comes to Storm. The beautiful woman assaults his control on all fronts, and the spontaneous flashes of her life in danger have his every instinct on alert. When attempts on both their lives escalate, Storm and Rafe must stick together to find a madman bent on vengeance. While it’s no surprise that their enforced proximity has their bodies going up in flames, neither expects lust to melt into love. Or that they’ll need every ounce of their combined skills to fight for a future that could die before it’s born. Warning: Beware a heroine with mind control, a sexy hero with attitude, annoying siblings, smug psychics, danger, and a psychotic villain who can’t be caught. WESTLAKE ENTERPRISES To Hunt a Sainte Storming His Heart Love in Electric Blue

Author : Annelise Orleck
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780807097212

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Storming Caesars Palace by Annelise Orleck Pdf

The inspirational and little-known story of welfare mothers in Las Vegas, America's Sin City, who crafted an original response to poverty-from the ground up In Storming Caesars Palace, historian Annelise Orleck tells the compelling story of how a group of welfare mothers built one of this country's most successful antipoverty programs. Declaring "We can do it and do it better," these women proved that poor mothers are the real experts on poverty. In 1972 they founded Operation Life, which was responsible for many firsts for the poor in Las Vegas-the first library, medical center, daycare center, job training, and senior citizen housing. By the late 1970s, Operation Life was bringing millions of dollars into the community. These women became influential in Washington, DC-respected and listened to by political heavyweights such as Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Ted Kennedy, and Jimmy Carter. Though they lost their funding with the country's move toward conservatism in the 1980s, their struggles and phenomenal triumphs still stand as a critical lesson about what can be achieved when those on welfare chart their own course.

Author : James M. Smith
Publisher : Gettysburg Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780999304983

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Storming the Wheatfield by James M. Smith Pdf

This gripping narrative is an in-depth study of the valiant men of General John Caldwell’s Union Division during the Gettysburg Campaign. Caldwell’s Division made a desperate stand against a tough and determined Confederate force in farmer George Rose's nearly 20-acre Wheatfield. Ready for harvest, the infamous Wheatfield would change hands nearly six times in the span of two hours of fighting on July 2, becoming a trampled, bloody, no-man's land for thousands of wounded soldiers. Smith examines the lives of the Union soldiers in the ranks—as well as leaders Cross, Kelly, Zook, Brooke, and Caldwell himself. From Colonel Edward Cross’s black bandana, to the famed Irish Brigade's charge on Stoney Hill, to a lone young man from Washington County whose grave is marked in stone nearby, James Smith’s Storming the Wheatfield goes deep into the lives the soldiers, evoking a personal connection with the troops. Smith painstakingly contacted nearly one hundred descendants of Caldwell's soldiers, producing one of the most extensively researched narratives to date.

Author : Stephen Tankel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190238032

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Storming the World Stage by Stephen Tankel Pdf

Lashkar-e-Taiba is among the most powerful militants groups in South Asia and increasingly viewed as a global terrorist threat on par with al-Qaeda. Considered Pakistan's most powerful proxy against India, the group gained public prominence after its deadly ten-person suicide assault on Mumbai in November 2008. By the time the last Lashkar terrorist was dead after nearly 60 hours, it appeared the world was facing a new menace. Boasting transnational networks stretching across several continents, there has been serious debate since 9/11 of whether Lashkar is an al-Qaeda affiliate. The deliberate targeting of Westerners and Jews during the Mumbai attacks raised questions about whether Lashkar was moving deeper into al-Qaeda's orbit and perhaps on a trajectory to displace Osama bin Laden's network as the next major global jihadi threat. Lashkar's expansion has serious security implications for India, Pakistan, Europe and the United States and its activities threaten to damage US-Pakistan relations. Despite growing calls for action, Pakistan is yet to take any serious steps toward dismantling Lashkar for fear of drawing it further into the insurgency raging there and because of its continued utility against India. More than a militant outfit, Lashkar also controls a vast infrastructure that delivers necessary social services to the Pakistani populace, making it all the more difficult to dismantle. Storming the World Stage traces the evolution of Lashkar-e-Taiba over more than two decades to illustrate how the group grew so powerful and to assess the threat it poses to India, the West and to Pakistan itself. The first English-language book ever written about Lashkar, it draws on in-depth field research, including interviews with senior Lashkar leaders, rank-and-file members, and officials of the Pakistani security services--some of who have helped nurture the group over the years.

Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0520256565

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Storming the Gates of Paradise by Rebecca Solnit Pdf

This anthology of Solnits essential essays from the past ten years takes the reader from the Pyrenees to the U.S.-Mexican border, from open sky to the deepest mines and offers a panoramic world view enriched by the authors characteristically provocative, inspiring, and hopeful observations.

Author : Lieutenant Robert Knowles,Captain James MacCarthy
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750980111

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The War in the Peninsula and Recollections of the Storming of the Castle of Badajos by Lieutenant Robert Knowles,Captain James MacCarthy Pdf

Lieutenant Knowles served in the 7th (Royal) Fusiliers 1811-1813, seeing action in several battles, being wounded at the storming of Badajoz and at the battle of Salamanca. He was killed at Roncesvalles on 25 July 1813 during the Battle of the Pyrenees. By combining the overall picture as painted by Lt Knowles with the specific, bloody narrative of the storming of the Castle by Captain MacCarthy in one volume, this work is not only fantastic value for money but also offers the discerning reader a whole new perspective on the campaign. What did these two men – of different temperaments – make of events? Wellington had watched helplessly at Badajos as the flower of his army was smashed against the ramparts of Badajos: the 4th and Light Divisions attacked no less than 40 times. When they finally succeeded, an orgy of rape, pillage and destruction followed that even the Iron Duke could not quell. What did both men have to say about this? Both of these rare classics are essential reading for students of the period.

Author : K. M. Weiland
Publisher : Penforasword Publishing, LLC
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0985780479

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Storming by K. M. Weiland Pdf

After an peculiar young woman falls out of the sky onto his biplane, an irresponsible barnstormer must help her prevent a pirate dirigible with a weather machine from wreaking havoc on the Nebraska hometown he fled nine years ago.

Author : Juan Senen de Contreras
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368487751

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Relation of the Siege of Tarragona, and the Storming and Capture of that City by the French in June, 1811 by Juan Senen de Contreras Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1813.

Author : Juan SENÉN DE CONTRERAS Y DE TORRES
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1813
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022425151

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Relation of the Siege of Tarragona, and the storming and capture of that city by the French, June, 1811 ... with particulars of the General's escape from the castle in which he was confined, etc. [Translated from the Spanish.] by Juan SENÉN DE CONTRERAS Y DE TORRES Pdf

Author : Donald B. Egolf
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475968620

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Forming Storming Norming Performing by Donald B. Egolf Pdf

The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction to Group and Team Communication. Emphasis is placed on giving readers guidelines for becoming successful communicators in groups and teams. Specific emphasis is placed on general introductory concepts, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, conflict, problem solving, idea generation, decision making, e-collaboration, group presentations, leadership, leadership and power, and performance evaluations.