10,000 Afghans. 21 Sikh soldiers. One epic battle. On 12 September 1897, 21 soldiers of 36th Sikh regiment stood undeterred as they guarded the post of Saragarhi against the onslaught of almost 10,000 Afghan tribesmen – a battle for the ages that ended in them laying down their lives in a final hand-to-hand combat. The unparalleled heroics of these 21 men have, however, been long forgotten by history. What led to the Battle of Saragarhi? What was the socio-political scenario at the time? Who were these tribesmen and why did they attack an outpost in such great numbers? Who were the 21 soldiers and how were they able to keep the enemy at bay against all odds? Based on colonial era records and information provided by the 4th Sikh battalion, the legatee unit of 36th Sikhs, 21 Kesaris attempts to answer these questions while paying homage to the brave soldiers who defended the 'kesari' flag – depicting their Khalsa heritage – with their last breaths.

In 1994, twenty-year-old Gunjan Saxena boards a train to Mysore to appear for the selection process of the fourth Short Service Commission (for women) pilot course. Seventy-four weeks of back-breaking training later, she passes out of the Air Force Academy in Dundigal as Pilot Officer Gunjan Saxena. On 3 May 1999, local shepherds report a Pakistani intrusion in Kargil. By mid-May, thousands of Indian troops are engaged in fierce mountain warfare with the aim to flush out the intruders. The Indian Air Force launches Operation Safed Sagar, with all its pilots at its disposal. While female pilots are yet to be employed in a war zone, they are called in for medical evacuation, dropping of supplies and reconnaissance. This is the time for Saxena to prove her mettle. From airdropping vital supplies to Indian troops in the Dras and Batalik regions and casualty evacuation from the midst of the ongoing battle, to meticulously informing her seniors of enemy positions and even narrowly escaping a Pakistani rocket missile during one of her sorties, Saxena fearlessly discharges her duties, earning herself the moniker 'The Kargil Girl'. This is her inspiring story, in her words.

Everything he had, everyone he loved is taken away from him. His enemy is mysterious with a hidden, ominous identity. His origin is a puzzle. His purpose is gigantic. The only thing keeping him alive is vengeance. A journey awaits Nasteya, and it's the one that will change everything for him - his identity, his motive. There are many unprecedented horrors at every step - troubles bigger than his own. Power shall either corrupt him or redeem him. What will he choose? Will he hold on to his heroic image? Will he be able to unearth the mystery of his origin and that of his enemy? As time goes by, at each step he discovers what fate has planned for him at every step and that he is just a part of a grand plan, a plan that will ensure he finds all the answers he is looking for.

A wide-reaching analysis of post-World War II U.S. policy in Lebanon posits that the politics of oil and pipelines figured far more significantly in U.S. relations with Lebanon than previously believed. By reevaluating U.S.-Lebanese relations within the context of America's collaborative intervention with the Lebanese ruling elite, Gendzier aptly demonstrates how oil, power, and politics drove U.S. policy as well as influenced the development of the state and region of Lebanon.

“WE LEARN THE BEST WHEN WE LEARN FROM LIFE ITSELF” The book “LIFE-unedited” is a collection of short stories created by the author to glorify the “unsung heroes” and the innumerable “small but priceless moments”, missed. There are such moments that build us up as fine human beings. The myriads of characters in the stories, depict life and vibrancy. The author beautifully fuses in characters with different faiths and views together to convey with certitude that the indomitable humans always outshine the weaker and hollow ones. Talking about the materialistic approach and the extinction of morals the stories also address a few problems of the youngsters and people of the older generations. With highbrow insights, the book makes for a delightful reading to arm the readers to fight the blues of life.

Presents information on the ideas and strategies for chess openings.

Traces how the Republican Party in the South after Reconstruction transformed from a biracial organization to a mostly all-white one.

Dear Girl Book - The Good Manners Book for Toddlers. This Toddler Girl Books (2 parts) encourages your children to show kindness and care to other people. - Chloe has a best friend - her dog Sam, so it is also age appropriate books about Dog and Friendship (especially if your toddlers like books about pets). - Their friendship in this five-minute bedtime story shows children how to make friends and to help others together and to be friends with other people rather than being selfish. This is also wonderful, colored books for Girls and Boys 3 4 5 year old. Scroll up and click "Buy now with 1-Click" to download your copy now! (c) 2018 JM Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved! Tags: oops childrens book, dear girl book, age appropriate books, z childrens books, book 3 year old girl, book 4 year old girl, book 5 year old girl, five-minute bedtime stories, 3 yo girl books, colored books for girls, hidden picture books for children, lucky girl book, manners books for toddlers, toddler discipline books, princess bedtime stories, toddler girl books

The New Look sought to formulate a more selective and flexible response to Communist challenges. The New Look was not simply a `bigger bang for a buck' nor merely a device for achieving a balanced budget, nor did it amount solely to a strategy of massive retaliation, as is commonly assumed. Dr Dockrill's incisive revisionist analysis of the subject throws new light on US ambitious global strategy during the Eisenhower years.