The Honour to Serve

The Honour to Serve
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0864867336
ISBN-13 : 9780864867339
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Honour to Serve by : James Ngculu

A memoir of James Ngculu's life in exile, accounts of his involvement in ANC's military wing, Umkhonto Wesizwe, recollections of various MK operations in Southern Africa and military training in Europe and other parts of the world.

In Service of Emergent India

In Service of Emergent India
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : 9780253028006
ISBN-13 : 0253028000
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis In Service of Emergent India by : Jaswant Singh

In Service of Emergent India is an evocative insider's account of a crucial period in India's history. It provides an in-depth look at events that changed the way the world perceived India, and a unique view of Indian statecraft. As Minister of External Affairs, Defense, and Finance in the BJP-led governments of 1996 and 1998-2004, Jaswant Singh was the main foreign policy spokesman for the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the 1998 nuclear tests by India and Pakistan, the hijacking to Kandahar, Afghanistan, of Indian Airlines flight IC 814, and the Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, as well as other key events. In an account that is part memoir, part analysis of India's past and future prospects, Singh reflects on his childhood in rural Rajasthan at the end of the colonial period, his schooling and military training, and memories of Indian Independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. He analyzes the first four decades of Indian nationhood under Congress Party rule, ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Sino-Indian relations, and post-9/11 U.S.-Indian relations.

N Is for Never Forget

N Is for Never Forget
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Publisher : Elva Resa
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1934617369
ISBN-13 : 9781934617366
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis N Is for Never Forget by : Nancy Polette

A is for Artists painting the hardships of prison life. E is for Escape, as determined prisoners make daring plans to regain their freedom. More than one hundred thousand American service members have been captured by an enemy and imprisoned during war. Tens of thousands are still missing. This book tells the true stories of only a few of these brave men and women, but their stories represent the experiences of many others. The accompanying illustrations are based on surviving artwork, current and historic photographs, and firsthand descriptions of people, places, and events. From Geneva Conventions to Operation Homecoming, Tap Code to Yellow Ribbon and more, N is for Never Forget is a compelling journey through wartime history, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POWs), those missing in action (MIA), and their families. Poignant illustrations and stories capture key people, concepts, and memorials to help readers understand and honor the sacrifices endured by men and women prisoners of war and missing in action on behalf of freedom.

A Sense of Honor

A Sense of Honor
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Publisher : Bluejacket Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1557509174
ISBN-13 : 9781557509178
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis A Sense of Honor by : James Webb

Portrays the conflict between two disparate midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968.

Honour Found

Honour Found
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Publisher : Harrison House
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1606831895
ISBN-13 : 9781606831892
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Honour Found by : Robert Barriger

According to Barriger, what Christians honor in life is significant, and there are consequences to what they remember, take lightly, or take seriously. He discusses the principles--made clear in God's Word--to follow to attain a full, satisfying, and significant life. (Practical Life)

Honour

Honour
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 9781786075468
ISBN-13 : 1786075466
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Honour by : Caroline Goode

The true story of the police investigation into the 'honour' killing of Banaz Mahmod When Rahmat Sulemani reported his girlfriend Banaz missing, it quickly became clear to DCI Caroline Goode that something was very wrong. In fact, Banaz had contacted her local police station multiple times before, even listing the names of the men she expected to murder her in a so-called 'honour' killing. Her parents didn't seem worried, but Banaz had already accused them of being part of the plot. DCI Goode's team took on the investigation before they even had proof that a murder had taken place. What emerged was a shocking story of betrayal and a community-wide web of lies, which would take the team from suburban south London to the mountain ranges of Kurdistan, making covert recordings and piecing together cell phone data to finally bring the killers to justice.

American Honor

American Honor
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 381
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ISBN-10 : 9781469638843
ISBN-13 : 1469638843
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis American Honor by : Craig Bruce Smith

The American Revolution was not only a revolution for liberty and freedom, it was also a revolution of ethics, reshaping what colonial Americans understood as "honor" and "virtue." As Craig Bruce Smith demonstrates, these concepts were crucial aspects of Revolutionary Americans' ideological break from Europe and shared by all ranks of society. Focusing his study primarily on prominent Americans who came of age before and during the Revolution—notably John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington—Smith shows how a colonial ethical transformation caused and became inseparable from the American Revolution, creating an ethical ideology that still remains. By also interweaving individuals and groups that have historically been excluded from the discussion of honor—such as female thinkers, women patriots, slaves, and free African Americans—Smith makes a broad and significant argument about how the Revolutionary era witnessed a fundamental shift in ethical ideas. This thoughtful work sheds new light on a forgotten cause of the Revolution and on the ideological foundation of the United States.

Becoming a Vessel of Honor

Becoming a Vessel of Honor
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Publisher : Whitaker House
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781603743730
ISBN-13 : 1603743731
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Becoming a Vessel of Honor by : Rebecca Brown

Power over Satan Can Be Yours Becoming a vessel of honor is written for all those children of God who hunger and thirst after a close personal relationship with Him. It is for those who long to hear His voice in their innermost being, who will not be satisfied with anything less than the experience of His presence and glory. It is for those who value such a relationship with our wonderful Creator enough to be willing to pay the price in their own lives to achieve it--the pain of daily carrying the cross. It is for those who are willing to strive for holiness in obedience to our beloved Master, the Lord Jesus Christ. The purpose of this book is also to help you understand the rapidly expanding world of the occult so that not only can you can cleanse yourself from any involvement in it, but also avoid its traps. —Rebecca Brown, MD Subjects include: The key to spiritual power--personal holiness The armor of God--how to use it effectively The sin nature--how to understand it and control it Defilement of God’s temple--how to avoid it The Holy Spirit vs. demon guides--knowing the difference Deliverance--case studies and guidelines This book contains secret satanic war plans previously not found in print. It reveals how the followers of Satan are openly confronting the followers of Jesus Christ. You must learn the key to spiritual power before you need it! A must for every child of God!

Living with Honor

Living with Honor
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781451691535
ISBN-13 : 145169153X
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Living with Honor by : Salvatore Giunta

There was the sound of a single bullet, and then . . . a deafening barrage of gunfire and explosions. There were, literally, thousands of bullets in the air at once, and more tracers streaking across the sky than there were stars overhead. It was a miracle that most of us weren’t killed instantly. Staff Sergeant Salvatore, “Sal,” Giunta was the first living person to receive the Medal of Honor—the highest honor presented by the U.S. military—since the conclusion of the Vietnam War. In Living with Honor, this hero who maintains he is “just a soldier” tells us the story of the fateful day in Afghanistan that led to his receiving the unique honor. With candor, insight, and humility, Giunta not only recounts the harrowing events leading up to when he and his company fell under siege, but also illustrates the empowering, invaluable lessons he learned. As a seventeen-year-old teen working at Subway, Giunta was like any other kid trying to figure out which step to take next with his life after graduating from high school. When Giunta walked into the local Army recruiting center in his hometown, he just wanted a free T-shirt. But when he walked out, his curiosity had been piqued and he enlisted in the Army. Deployed to Afghanistan, Giunta soon learned from the more seasoned soldiers how “different” this war was compared to others that America had fought. Stationed with the 173rd Airborne Brigade near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in the Korengal Valley— also known as the “Valley of Death”—Giunta and his company were ambushed by Taliban insurgents. Giunta went into action after seeing that his squad leader had fallen. Exposing himself to blistering enemy fire, Giunta charged toward his squad leader and administered first aid while he covered him with his own body. Though Giunta was struck by the relentless barrage of bullets, he engaged the enemy and then attempted to reach additional wounded soldiers. When he realized that yet another soldier was separated from his unit, he advanced forward. Discovering two rebels carrying away a U.S. soldier, Giunta killed one insurgent and wounded the other, and immediately provided aid to the injured soldier. More than just a remarkable memoir by a remarkable person, Living with Honor is a powerful testament to the human spirit and all that one can achieve when faced with seemingly impossible obstacles. *** The President clasps the medal around my neck. Applause fills the room. But I know it’s not for me alone. I look at my mom and dad. I look at Brennan’s parents and I look at Mendoza’s. And I try to communicate to Brennan and Mendoza wordlessly: This is for you . . . and for everyone who has fought and died. For everyone who has made the ultimate sacrifice. I am not a hero. I’m just a soldier. —Salvatore A. Giunta, from Living with Honor

In the Name of Honor

In the Name of Honor
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 125
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ISBN-10 : 9781416542339
ISBN-13 : 1416542337
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis In the Name of Honor by : Mukhtar Mai

In June 2002, journalists throughout the world began to hear of the gang rape of a Pakistani woman from the impoverished village of Meerwala. The rape was ordered by a local clan known as the Mastoi and was arranged as punishment for indiscretions allegedly committed by the woman's brother. While certainly not the first account of a female body being negotiated for honor in a family, and (sadly) not the last, journalists and activists were captivated. This time the survivor had chosen to fight back, and in doing so, single-handedly changed the feminist movement in Pakistan. Her name was Mukhtar Mai, and her decision to stand up to her accusers was an act of bravery unheard of in one of the world's most adverse climates for women. By July 2002, Mai's case was headline news in Pakistan and under international scrutiny, the government awarded her the equivalent of 8,500 U.S. dollars in compensation money (a historic settlement), and her attackers were sentenced to death. Mukhtar Mai went on to open a school for girls in an effort to ensure that future generations would not suffer, as she had, from illiteracy. In this rousing account, Mai describes her experience and how she has since become an agent for change and a beacon of hope for oppressed women around the world. Timely and topical, In the Name of Honor is the remarkable and inspirational memoir of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds.