Originally published in 1937 (and long out of print), this is a gripping, first hand account of a young soldier's experiences in France and Belgium during the First World War.'*In that hour was born in me a fear that lasted throughout the whole winter. It was the dread of dying in the mud, going down in that stinking morass and though dead being conscious throughout the ages. Waves of fear at times threatened to overwhelm me. a little weakness, a little slackening ...

Summer and Cole are staying with their grandma for the summer. They are two inquisitive kids full of imagination. With their dog Corky; they have had many imaginary adventures on their grandmas farm. This time when they enter the forest they realize there is more to the land than just trees. They become aware of terrible magical events happening in Chigger Hollow, creatures and places they have only seen in their imaginations. Princess Aily, the leader of the Faye Fairy kingdom has lost th...

Now that state of the art equipment can be carried in ambulances, prehospital emergency staff are able to perform an ECG soon after arrival on scene, enabling the EMS provider to gather important diagnostic information that can not only guide prehospital therapy but also direct hospital-based treatment.This book exclusively addresses ECGs for prehospital emergencies, ranging from basic rhythm diagnosis to critical care applications of the electrocardiogram and advanced 12-lead ECG ...

Readers of Plato have often neglected the Laws because of its length and density. In this set of interpretive essays, notable scholars of the Laws from the fields of classics, history, philosophy, and political science offer a collective close reading of the dialogue "book by book" and reflect on the work as a whole. In their introduction, editors Gregory Recco and Eric Sanday explore the connections among the essays and the dramatic and productive exchanges between the contributors. This ...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

This delightful book shows you Flags of the World.  You can use this book to help you with exams etc. Added audio when you touch each flag, and added touch index at the front of the book.  Handy book for a reference.

What people are saying about this book..."Man is an animal, not domesticated but civilized… but as the years go on domestication becomes a bit closer to the truth. Why not re-claim a bit of the wild legacy of our forebears, leave the self-chosen zoo cages of perpetual four walls and not merely go for a walk in the woods, but truly engage with the environment? Grab a bit of that deep visceral "I am part of this!" If these words strike a chord, this book is a mighty fine guide to how...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Genghis khan fascinates us because of his ability to rise from a shunned leader to the most powerful ruler of his time. His intelligence and desires have provided the world with developments we may never have seen.In 25 years and the establishment of the mongol empire, genghis khan conquered more than the romans could do in 4oo years, (weatehrford, 2004). Genghis khan was a warrior with great power, intelligence...

Dozens of illustrations and clickable links to video demonstrations flesh out this short but thorough fighting manual which covers all fighting ranges, including grappling and wrestling. Practice its strategies and techniques and within a few months you'll be shocked at your fighting readiness!The humble and ubiquitous cane, in the hands of a gentleman or lady devoted to training in this unique method, will become a devastating, yet legal (and non-lethal) self-defense weapon.

Learn the essential skills needed to better understand people, improve communication, and recognize hidden emotions with this practical guide to analyzing human behavior. This easy-to-follow book explores the psychology behind body language, social interactions, communication patterns, and emotional responses, helping readers develop stronger observation and people-reading skills in everyday life. Perfect for beginners, professionals, leaders, and anyone interested in personal growth, this...

To devise a theory of education is to address the questions of culture, cultural values and cultural identity formation in the child. In this original study, Robert Mitchell gives us a scholarly overview of cultural education in Americas schools. He demonstrates how the public trust of universal education fails our children and our democracy. He then advocates reframing our concept of education in terms of a sacred trust that teaches the culture of democracy.Turning to the question...

The vocational archetype stands behind the character of the teacher’s personality, focusing lessons on both the intellectual and personality development of students. Teachers discover the vocational archetype in themselves through trial and error. The teacher-student relationship in the autonomy of the classroom inspires the mind and nurtures the character of the soul. However, consciousness of mind and soul are different. Soul consciousness has an imagistic nature that can see the spiritu...