Shi'ite Lebanon

Shi'ite Lebanon
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 314
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780231144278
ISBN-13 : 023114427X
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Shi'ite Lebanon by : Roschanack Shaery-Eisenlohr

Annotation By providing a new framework for understanding Shi'ite national politics in Lebanon, Roschanack Shaery-Eisenlohr recasts the relationship between religion and nationalism in the Middle East

A History of Modern Lebanon

A History of Modern Lebanon
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Publisher : Pluto Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0745332749
ISBN-13 : 9780745332741
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Modern Lebanon by : Fawwaz Traboulsi

This is the updated edition of the first comprehensive history of Lebanon in the modern period. Written by a leading Lebanese scholar, and based on previously inaccessible archives, it is a fascinating and beautifully-written account of one of the world's most fabled countries. Starting with the formation of Ottoman Lebanon in the 16th century, Traboulsi covers the growth of Beirut as a capital for trade and culture through the 19th century. The main part of the book concentrates on Lebanon's development in the 20th century and the conflicts that led up to the major wars in the 1970s and 1980s. This edition contains a new chapter and updates throughout the text. This is a rich history of Lebanon that brings to life its politics, its people, and the crucial role that it has always played in world affairs.

Investigating Iwo

Investigating Iwo
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 371
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1732003076
ISBN-13 : 9781732003071
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Investigating Iwo by : Breanne Robertson

"Investigating Iwo encourages us to explore the connection between American visual culture and World War II, particularly how the image inspired Marines, servicemembers, and civilians to carry on with the war and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure victory over the Axis Powers. Chapters shed light on the processes through which history becomes memory and gains meaning over time. The contributors ask only that we be willing to take a closer look, to remain open to new perspectives that can deepen our understanding of familiar topics related to the flag raising, including Rosenthal's famous picture, that continue to mean so much to us today"--

A Century of Innovation

A Century of Innovation
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Publisher : 3m Company
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000049940053
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis A Century of Innovation by : 3M Company

A compilation of 3M voices, memories, facts and experiences from the company's first 100 years.

70 Years of Fao (1945-2015)

70 Years of Fao (1945-2015)
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Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Total Pages : 254
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9251088977
ISBN-13 : 9789251088975
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis 70 Years of Fao (1945-2015) by : Food and Agriculture Organization (Fao)

This publication marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of FAO as a United Nations Agency for Food and Agriculture. This book tells the story of these seven decades of the history of FAO, its protagonists and their endeavours. This is the history in seven decades of an organisation born with one goal: to free humanity of hunger.

Postwar

Postwar
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 1000
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0143037757
ISBN-13 : 9780143037750
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Postwar by : Tony Judt

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize • Winner of the Council on Foreign Relations Arthur Ross Book Award • One of the New York Times' Ten Best Books of the Year “Impressive . . . Mr. Judt writes with enormous authority.” —The Wall Street Journal “Magisterial . . . It is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive, authoritative, and yes, readable postwar history.” —The Boston Globe Almost a decade in the making, this much-anticipated grand history of postwar Europe from one of the world's most esteemed historians and intellectuals is a singular achievement. Postwar is the first modern history that covers all of Europe, both east and west, drawing on research in six languages to sweep readers through thirty-four nations and sixty years of political and cultural change-all in one integrated, enthralling narrative. Both intellectually ambitious and compelling to read, thrilling in its scope and delightful in its small details, Postwar is a rare joy. Judt's book, Ill Fares the Land, republished in 2021 featuring a new preface by bestselling author of Between the World and Me and The Water Dancer, Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Corcoran Gallery of Art

Corcoran Gallery of Art
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Publisher : Lucia Marquand
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1555953611
ISBN-13 : 9781555953614
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Corcoran Gallery of Art by : Corcoran Gallery of Art

This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.

The Doolittle Family in America

The Doolittle Family in America
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Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Total Pages : 102
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0344989232
ISBN-13 : 9780344989230
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Doolittle Family in America by : William Frederick Doolittle

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Daniel Goleman Omnibus

Daniel Goleman Omnibus
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 735
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0747574561
ISBN-13 : 9780747574569
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Daniel Goleman Omnibus by : Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence Does IQ define our destiny? Daniel Goleman argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, and that our emotions play a major role in thought, decision making and individual success. Self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, motivation, empathy and social deftness are all qualities that mark people who excel: whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. With new insights into the brain architecture underlying emotion and rationality, Goleman shows precisely how emotional intelligence can be nurtured and strengthened in all of us. Working with Emotional Intelligence Do you want to be more successful at work? Do you want to improve your chances of promotion? Do you want to get on better with your colleagues? Daniel Goleman draws on unparalleled access to business leaders around the world and the thorough research that is his trademark. He demonstrates that emotional intelligence at work matters twice as much as cognitive abilities such as IQ or technical expertise in this inspiring sequel.