Swamp Wars

Author : Jeffrey Lord
Publisher : Bombardier Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781642930191

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Swamp Wars by Jeffrey Lord Pdf

Donald Trump’s insurgent candidacy and subsequent presidency are larger than the man. He has ridden a wave of populist anger, conservatism, and fervor for reform that is aimed directly at The Swamp: the entrenched powers-that-be in Washington and elsewhere, the Old Order of an elite government-media-academia triad. Swamp rulers and warriors alike have set the tone for American politics virtually unchallenged for a generation; now, however, they are caught surprised and flat-footed by the populist revolt that threatens their stranglehold on our nation’s policy and politics. Predictably, the Old Order has spent the Trump presidency attempting to delegitimize the New Populism—defining legitimate popular dissent as an outgrowth of racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry, while executing vicious personal assaults on the character of anyone who speaks for the movement, whether it’s Donald Trump, members of his administration, his few admirers in the media, or even average Trump-supporting Americans who have had the audacity to speak out. These explosive Swamp Wars, erupting almost daily in “breaking news” headlines, represent a pitched battle for the heart, soul, and future of America.

Author : Larry Niven,Hal Colebatch,Matthew Harrington
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618244987

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Man-Kzin Wars XI by Larry Niven,Hal Colebatch,Matthew Harrington Pdf

The Kzin were the mightiest warriors in the galaxy, which they were wasting no time in conquering, one star system at a time. Then those feline lords of creation ran into those ridiculous weed-eating pacifistic apes who called themselves humans. And the catlike Kzin found they had their collective tail caught in a meat grinder. When the mighty Kzin moved in to take over the monkey-infested worlds, they got clobbered. The humans, with their underhanded monkey cunning, turned communications equipment and space drives into weapons that cut the dauntless Kzin heroes into ribbons. And then those underhanded humans gained a faster-than-light drive, and no amount of screaming and leaping could keep the Kzin from losing their first war in centuries of successful conquest. But you can't keep a good warcat down, and the Kzin have by no means given up. New weapons, new strategies, and new leaders. Here they come again and those monkey-boys from Earth had better watch their backs. Once again, it's howling time in Known Space! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Author : Anthony Wilson
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780238913

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Swamp by Anthony Wilson Pdf

Throughout history, swamps have been idealized and demonized, purged and protected. Today, they are simultaneously considered metaphorical places of evil, pestilence, and death, and treasured as diverse biological ecosystems teeming with life. Covering not only swamps and bogs but also marshes and wetlands, Swamp ventures into the cultural and ecological histories of these mysterious, mythologized, and misunderstood landscapes. Anthony Wilson takes readers into swamps across the globe, from the freshwater marshes of Botswana’s tremendous Okavango delta, to the notable swamps between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, to the peat bogs in Russia, the British Isles, and Scandinavia, which have been used as energy sources for centuries. It explores ideas and representations of wetlands across centuries, cultures, and continents, considering legend and folklore, mythology, literature, film, and natural and cultural history. As it plumbs the murky depths of swamps from the distant past to an uncertain future, Swamps provides an engaging, accessible, informative, and lavishly illustrated journey into these fascinating landscapes.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1134 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598841572

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The Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Early American Republic, 1783–1812 [3 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

Relatively little attention has been paid to American military history between 1783 and 1812—arguably the most formative years of the United States. This encyclopedia fills the void in existing literature and provides greater understanding of how the nation evolved during this era. This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive examination of U.S. military history from the beginning of the republic in 1783 up to the eve of war with Great Britain in 1812. It enables a detailed study of the Early Republic, during which ideological and political divisions occurred over the fledgling U.S. military. The entries cover all the important battles, key individuals, weapons, Indian nations, and treaties, as well as numerous social, political, cultural, and economic developments during this period. The contents of the work will enable readers at the high school, college, university, and even graduate level to comprehend how political parties emerged, and how ideological differences over the organization, size, and use of the military developed. Larger global developments, including Anglo-American and Franco-American interactions, relations between Middle Eastern states and the United States, and relations and warfare between the U.S. government and various Indian nations are also detailed. The extensive and detailed bibliographies will be immensely helpful to learners at all levels.

Author : Piers Warren
Publisher : Wildeye
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781905843022

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Wildlife Film-Making by Piers Warren Pdf

As technology advances rapidly and viewers' options increase, this book presents a fascinating exploration of the future of the wildlife film-making industry. Its unique collection of views and advice make this book an invaluable resource for everyone who wishes to succeed as a wildlife film-maker in years to come. With articles from many leading figures in the industry and case studies of numerous skilled practitioners.

Author : Jack E. Davis
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780820330716

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An Everglades Providence by Jack E. Davis Pdf

Profiles the suffragist, feminist, and environmentalist who fought for the preservation and protection of the Everglades and won the battle that turned it into a national wilderness area.

Author : Mark Kosierowski
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490842349

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Anna's Wars by Mark Kosierowski Pdf

The devastating apocalypse has faded into legend for many members of the four kingdoms that comprise Anna's world, but not for the women who rule and not for the Viszudar who strive to persevere to the restoration of the glory of what has been lost. Hidden by her parents following the death of her older sisters, Anna is called to Viszudar training by her mentor and finds a life more rewarding than any she ever imagined for herself. But overcoming the doubts her superiors harbor about her abilities proves to be much easier than conquering the doubts Anna has about herself and about her love for Nicco. Those doubts and emotions are cruelly exploited by the servant of a far more deadly master. Leetha recognizes strength in Anna and so seeks to destroy her while completing the annihilation thwarted by the Dovarsha-Issin. Untested and underestimated, Anna finds the resources to overcome ever-increasing dangers until she faces the most devastating loss of all.

Author : Larry Perez
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781561645138

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Snake in the Grass by Larry Perez Pdf

The nonnative Burmese python, one of the largest snakes on the planet, is now reproducing freely in south Florida's River of Grass.

Author : Sam Irwin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625856067

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It Happens in Louisiana by Sam Irwin Pdf

Only in the Bayou State do Louisianans travel door to door on horseback collecting gumbo ingredients for Mardi Gras gatherings. Residents compete in egg pâquer contests to see who can crack their opponent's Easter egg first. Louisiana is a place where frequent collisions with natural disasters can inspire a drink like Pat O'Brien's famous hurricane. And the state's history is filled with colorful figures like Governor Earl K. Long, whose wife committed him to a mental institution--only for him to use his political pull to inspire his own release. Elsewhere these accounts may seem odd or farfetched, but it all happens in Louisiana. Join author Sam Irwin as he details these intriguing Pelican State stories with pithy observations, humorous asides and droll determinations.

Author : Giacomo Giammatteo
Publisher : Inferno Publishing Company
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781949074116

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Consummate Vengeance: Rules of Vengeance, Book III by Giacomo Giammatteo Pdf

Author : Nate Crowley
Publisher : Abaddon Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786180636

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The Death and Life of Schneider Wrack by Nate Crowley Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : English literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106005890329

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All the Year Round by Anonim Pdf

Author : D. P. Lyle
Publisher : Oceanview Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781608092710

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A-List by D. P. Lyle Pdf

Nothing is easy in The Big Easy PI Jake Longly and Nicole Jamison head to New Orleans at the behest of Nicole's uncle, movie producer Charles Balfour, when his megastar, A-list actor Kirk Ford, awakens in his hotel bed with the body of Kristi Guidry, a local college coed. Ford, in the Big Easy for a location shoot, remembers little of the evening and nothing of the murder. And, to make matters worse, Kristi is the niece of a local mafioso-type who will do whatever is necessary to avenge her death. Balfour is losing money every day the filming is stalled—he needs his actor cleared, and quickly. Surrounded by glitzy Hollywood stars and intimidated by seedy underworld characters, Jake and Nicole encounter nothing but obstacles. Something isn't right. The facts don't fit. Who would want Kristi dead? Why frame Kirk for the murder? Everyone has an opinion, including Kristi's friends and ex-boyfriend, the local homicide detectives, and a fortune-teller. The clock is ticking as Jake and Nicole struggle to decipher who's lying, who's telling the truth, and exactly who schemed to murder Kristi Guidry. Perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich While all of the novels in the Jake Longly Thriller Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: Deep Six A-List Sunshine State Rigged The OC Cultured (coming 2023)

Author : Scott Norton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780226595160

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Developmental Editing by Scott Norton Pdf

Editing is a tricky business. It requires analytical flair and creative panache, the patience of a saint and the vision of a writer. Transforming a manuscript into a book that edifies, inspires, and sells? That’s the job of the developmental editor, whose desk is the first stop for many manuscripts on the road to bookdom—a route ably mapped out in the pages of Developmental Editing. Author Scott Norton has worked with a diverse range of authors, editors, and publishers, and his handbook provides an approach to developmental editing that is logical, collaborative, humorous, and realistic. He starts with the core tasks of shaping the proposal, finding the hook, and building the narrative or argument, and then turns to the hard work of executing the plan and establishing a style. Developmental Editing includes detailed case studies featuring a variety of nonfiction books—election-year polemic, popular science, memoir, travel guide—and authors ranging from first-timer to veteran, journalist to scholar. Handy sidebars offer advice on how to become a developmental editor, create effective illustration programs, and adapt sophisticated fiction techniques (such as point of view, suspense, plotting, character, and setting) to nonfiction writing. Norton’s book also provides freelance copyeditors with a way to earn higher fees while introducing more creativity into their work lives. It gives acquisitions, marketing, and production staff a vocabulary for diagnosing a manuscript’s flaws and techniques for transforming it into a bestseller. And perhaps most importantly, Developmental Editing equips authors with the concrete tools they need to reach their audiences.

Author : Giacomo Giammatteo
Publisher : Inferno Publishing Company
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781940313825

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Undeniable Vengeance by Giacomo Giammatteo Pdf

The Sethian Shield is weakening—one of the Banished Ones has already escaped. Was it a flaw in the Shield's design or something more sinister? And more importantly, will any more of them escape? Rahg learns he needs to travel to a foreign land to complete a mission, and Darstan must accompany the mysterious Aenaila...somewhere—but where? Find out what happens next as the ages-old battle that originated on Nelstar continues to claim lives.