Every year, billions of dollars of environmental aid flow from the rich governments of the North to the poor governments of the South. Why do donors provide this aid? What do they seek to achieve? How effective is the aid given? And does it always go to the places of greatest environmental need? From the first Earth Summit in Stockholm in 1972 to the G8 Gleneagles meeting in 2005, the issue of the impact of aid on the global environment has been the subject of vigorous protest and debate. ...

In this book, 50 experts study the lives of U.S. veterans at work, at home, and in American society as they navigate issues regarding health, gender, public service, substance abuse, and homelessness.The aftermath of modern war includes a population of veterans whose needs last for many decades—far longer than the war itself. This in-depth study looks at life after the military, considering the dual conundrum of a population benefiting from the perks of their duty,...

A former slave searches for justice after her son is murdered in the wake of the Civil War in this novel from a New York Times –bestselling author."Hicks's bittersweet novel reveals a woman discovering a new sense of self in slavery's aftermath. . . . A beautifully rendered portrait for all lovers of Civil War fiction." — Library JournalIn the years following the Civil Wa...

Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, A Separate Country is based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army--and one of its most tragic figures. Robert E. Lee promoted him to major general after the Battle of Antietam. But the Civil War would mark him forever.At Gettysburg, he lost the use of his left arm. At the Battle of Chickamauga, his right leg was amputated. Starting fresh after th...

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war.This debut novel is based on the true story of Carrie McGavock. During the Civil War's Battle of Franklin, a five-hour bloodbath with 9,200 casualties, McGavock's home was turned into a field hospital where four generals died. For 40 years she tended the private cemetery on her property where more than 1,000 were laid ...

Yugoslavia broke apart in the 1990s through a series of civil wars, and by 1999, the war had come to Kosovo. Determined to prevent this, NATO conducted an air campaign to discourage armed conflict.But what happens when the jets are gone?Troops need to go on the ground and create the peace that the air campaign birthed. Enter the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Reconnaissance Squadron - especially the Assault Troop.This is a collection of short stories from...

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war.Carnton Plantation, 1894. Carrie McGavock is an old woman who tends the graves of the almost one,500 soldiers buried here. As she walks among the dead, an elderly man appears—the same soldier she met that fateful day long ago. Today, he asks if the cemetery has room for one more . . .Based on an extrao...

An epic account of one remarkable woman's quest for justice from the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow of the South and A Separate Country.In the years following the Civil War, Mariah Reddick, former slave to Carrie McGavock--the "Widow of the South"--has quietly built a new life for herself as a midwife to the women of Franklin, Tennessee. But when her ambitious, politically minded grown son, Theopolis, is murdered, Mari...

Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, A Separate Country is based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army--and one of its most tragic figures. Robert E. Lee promoted him to major general after the Battle of Antietam. But the Civil War would mark him forever.At Gettysburg, he lost the use of his left arm. At the Battle of Chickamauga, his right leg was amputated. Starting fresh after th...

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war.This debut novel is based on the true story of Carrie McGavock. During the Civil War's Battle of Franklin, a five-hour bloodbath with 9,200 casualties, McGavock's home was turned into a field hospital where four generals died. For 40 years she tended the private cemetery on her property where more than 1,000 were laid ...

Discover the intricate interplay between conflict and commerce in 'Navigating Troubled Waters.' Delve into the depths of maritime challenges, uncovering the strategic significance of key waterways amidst the Yemen conflict. From decoding the complexities of Houthi attacks to unraveling the far-reaching consequences on international trade, this compelling analysis offers a captivating exploration of global dynamics. Join us on a voyage of insight and understanding as we navigate the seas of...

Ever wonder what really happens when you die? What if heaven and hell aren't what you were told? What if the answer to why you're depressed has nothing to do with what your therapist says? Something is wrong...and you know it. Things feel "off." You just don't know exactly what it is — or how to fix it. Get this book.Twenty-seven years ago, after being diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition, Robert Hicks became terrified of death. So he went looking for answers...