Barcelona in 1912 is a city still recovering from the dramatic incidents of the so-called Tragic Week when Catalan conscripts bound for the unpopular war in Spanish Morocco had rebelled at the citys dockside against the royalist forces. In the fighting many were killed and afterwards even more were thrown into prison. Including an Englishman, who was later found dead in his cell.
Recounts the Nazi invasion of Russia, describes the difficulties German soldiers faced from the harsh climate and terrain, and recounts the siege of Moscow and the retreat of German forces.
Continuing Joel Spring’s reportage and analysis of the intersection of global forces and education, this text offers a comprehensive overview and synthesis of current research, theories, and models related to the topic. Written in his signature clear, narrative style, Spring introduces the processes, institutions, and forces by which schooling has been globalized and examines the impact of these forces on schooling in local contexts.
Bestseller Paretsky, who has tackled weighty issues in her V.I. Warshawski detective series (e.g., the Holocaust in Total Recall), weaves a gripping contemporary novel around three farm families—the Grelliers, Fremantles and Schapens—that can trace their Kaw Valley, Kans., roots back to the 1850s, a time of violent clashes between antislavery and proslavery forces in Bleeding Kansas. Their shared history is no buffer against the storm of changes that begin with the arrival of Gina Haring, a lesbian Wiccan.
Special Forces units are trained to stay alive in the most difficult conditions. Now their training can be yours. 'Special Forces Survival Guide' gathers the lessons learned by the world's most admired military groups into one handy volume. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques, plus more than 500 illustrations, 'Special Forces Survival Guide' will show you how to survive harsh terrain, severe weather, and life-threatening situations. Whether you're looking for excitement on the trail, or just in the pages of a good book, this guide will satisfy your lust for adventure, and bring you home safely.
