The Iraq War. The Military Offensive, from Victory in 21 Days to the Insurgent Aftermath
From the best-selling author of The First World War and Intelligence in War comes the most up-to-date and informed study yet of the Iraq War. John Keegan, whom the New York Review of Books calls "the best historian of our day", now brings his extraordinary expertise to bear on perhaps the most controversial war of our time. In exclusive interviews with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and General Tommy Franks, John Keegan has gathered information about the war that adds immeasurably to our grasp of its causes, complications, costs, and consequences.
This volume provides a selection of primary documents from medieval England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, thereby enabling readers to directly access information about life long ago in the region.Provides tools and techniques for effectively evaluating the meaning and importance of the documentsEnables students to effectively incorporate information from primary documents into various school and personal research projectsIncludes an "Ask Yourself" section of questions about the document and the source era as well as a "Topics to Consider" section that suggests themes to explore in an essay, online project, or class presentation
From aardvarks to zebras, this pack of cards includes all sorts of exotic animals with hundreds of fascinating facts and statistics. Each card boasts vibrant and accurate illustrations alongside simple annotations pointing out key characteristics. The reverse side holds essential information such as the animal's habitat, size, lifespan, diet and natural predators as well as some interesting 'did-you-know' facts to impress your friends.
Whether you are studying education, languages, cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, English, or teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE, 11th Edition, offers the information you need in a clear and descriptive manner that assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics. This edition retains the blend of humor and broad coverage that have made the text a perennial best seller, while adding up-to-date information and new research that render each topic fresh, engaging, and current.
This book is a practical and insightful guide for new MA TESOL students, providing information that will shape their expectations of the field and of their program. It discusses foundational information about the profession, as well as discussion and guidance regarding the graduate school experience.
