For a soldier, knowing where you are is matter of life and death, and it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. For civilians, too, it is essential. This book is a must-have for hikers, campers, outdoor survivalists, preppers, drivers, or anyone out for ......
A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning
Winner of the 2017 Nautilus Silver Award! This fresh perspective on crucial questions of history identifies the root metaphors that cultures have used to construct meaning in their world. It offers a glimpse into the minds of a vast range of different peoples: early hunter-gatherers and farmers, ancient Egyptians, traditional Chinese sages, the ......
This second edition of Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower introduces contemporary strategy at the operational level of war. Developed as foundational reading for all US Air Force Academy cadets, this textbook is designed to close the gap between military theory and practice.
The Japanese Guide to Raising Kids with Healthy Food Habits
Eating the Shokuiku Way teaches parents how to raise their kids with the life-long health benefits of the Japanese way of eating. The Japanese culture is known for its longest life spans and lowest obesity rates, and every child can grow up with maximum intelligence, energy, longevity, and quality of life using this method.
This book examines the ways in which the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the Quai d'Orsay) responded to the large number of German citizens who sought refuge in France between 1933 and 1938.
Film and Television from The Magic Lantern To Teen Vloggers
This innovative book gives a historical and geographic perspective on visual cultures of childhood, looking at representation as well as media effects.
Overcoming Sociocentric Thought and Egocentric Tendencies
Critical thinking leader Linda Elder reveals sociocentric and egocentric thinking as foundational obstacles to thinking. Dissecting the very core of how humans learn, think, and choose to act, Liberating the Mind shows us how to free ourselves from dysfunctional patterns and achieve truly rational thought.
Reimagining Resistance in Gisele Pineau's Works brings together a range of perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic and across the Pacific to explore the unique ways in which Gisele Pineau's works redefine the concept of resistance, particularly as it relates to gender, race, history, and Antillean identity.
