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Canada in the great power game 1914-2014 / by Dyer, Gwynne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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The return of great powers : Russia, China, and the next world war / by Sciutto, Jim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-338) and index."Powerful nations are determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as their push for power escalates, a new order will affect everyone across the globe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a part of it, but in reality, this power struggle impacts every corner of our world -- from Helsinki to Beijing, from Australia to the North Pole. This is a battle with many fronts: in the Arctic, in the oceans and across the skies, on man-made islands and redrawn maps, and in tech and cyberspace. Through globe-spanning, exclusive interviews with dozens of political, military, and intelligence leaders, Sciutto defines our times as a return of great power conflict, 'a definitive break between the post-Cold War era and an entirely new and uncertain one.' ... The Return of Great Powers analyzes a historic and visible shift in real time. It details the realities of this new post-post-Cold War era, the increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments, and the flashpoint of a new, global nuclear arms race. And it poses a question: As we consider uncertain, even terrifying, outcomes, will it be possible for the West and Russia and China to prevent a new World War?" --
Subjects: Great powers.; War;
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Oz the great and powerful [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Weisz, Rachel; Franco, James; Williams, Michelle; Kunis, Mila;
Director, Sam Raimi.James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis.A small-time magician is whisked away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.CHVRS rating: PG.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Adventure.; Fantasy.; Action / Adventure.;
© 2013., Disney,
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A little bit super : with small powers come big problems / by Henderson, Leah.; Schmidt, Gary D.;
Some of today's top middle-grade fiction authors present hilarious stories about kids coping with a minor superpower while discovering their power to make a difference and celebrating their uniqueness, prompting readers to consider what their own superpower might be and how they can use it. Stories by Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Leah Henderson, Jarrett Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Gary D. Schmidt, Brian Young, and Ibi Zoboi.Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Short stories.; Middle school students; Great powers;
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To rule the waves : how the British navy shaped the modern world / by Herman, Arthur,1956-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Great Britain. Royal Navy; Naval battles; Sea-power; Naval art and science;
© c2004., HarperCollins,
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The Penguin history of modern China : the fall and rise of a great power, 1850 to the present / by Fenby, Jonathan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. This book shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim to brutality on an unmatched scale, to oppression, to war and to famine. This makes its current position as the newest and, arguably, most important global superpower all the more extraordinary.
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The great war : the persuasive power of photography = La grand guerre : le pouvoir d'influence de al photographie / by Thomas, Ann.; Petiteau, Anthony.;
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Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; War photography.;
© c2014., 5 Continents Editions,
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Cuckooland : where the rich own the truth / by Burgis, Tom,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Behind a boardroom table at one of London's most fearsome law firms sits the man who wants to own the truth. He is wealthy, influential, a friend to princes and prime ministers. There is no door in the land that doesn't open to him. But who is he really? How did he make his money? The search for the answer leads investigative reporter Tom Burgis from Putin's St Petersburg to a blood-soaked town square in Uzbekistan, from Kazakh torture chambers to a Kathmandu cabal of Maoists. Places where reality is beaten into submission. The trail does not stop there. It leads on into the democracies, where the truth is said to be sacred -- but where today it is for sale. An entire industry has taken shape to serve those who are seizing the greatest prize of all. The power to choose what they want reality to be and impose that reality on the world. They decree what stories may be told about war and money and power, what we are permitted to know -- and what we are not. 'Write your book and you'll see what happens to it', says the rich man behind the boardroom table. Perhaps Cuckooland has been pulled from the shelves, censored or pulped. If not, inside is the thrilling story of the heist of our times: the takeover of reality itself.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Amersi, Mohamed.; Conservative Party (Great Britain); Businessmen; Corruption.; Power (Social sciences); Rich people.; Trials (Libel);
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Beyond the horizon : the great race to finish the first human-powered circumnavigation of the planet / by Angus, Colin;
Subjects: Angus, Colin; Human powered vehicles.; Voyages around the world;
© c2007., Doubleday Canada,
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Empire / by Iggulden, Conn,author.;
Pericles returns home more than a hero: he's the leader of Athens, the empire's beacon of light. But even during times of peace, the threat of Sparta - Athens's legendary rival - looms large on the horizon. When a sudden catastrophe brings Sparta to its knees, Pericles sees a golden opportunity to forever shift the balance of power in his city's favor. For sometimes, the only way to win lasting peace is to wage war. Sparta may be weak, but their power is far from extinguished. Soon a ruthless young boy steps forward to lead the Spartans back to greatness. As the drums of battle draw closer, can Pericles rise to victory once more - or will the world's greatest empire fall under his watch?
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Pericles, approximately 495 B.C.-429 B.C.; Imperialism; Statesmen;
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