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War : how conflict shaped us / by MacMillan, Margaret,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."War, the instinct to fight, is inherent in human nature; peace is the aberration in history. War has shaped humanity, its institutions, its states, its values and ideas. Our very language, our public spaces, our private memories, some of our greatest cultural treasures reflect the glory and the misery of war. War is an uncomfortable and challenging subject not least because it brings out the most vile and the noblest aspects of humanity. Margaret MacMillan looks at the ways in which war has shaped human history and how, in turn, changes in political organization, technology, or ideologies have affected how and why we fight. The book considers such much-debated and controversial issues as when war first started; whether human nature dooms us to fight each other; why war has been described as the most organized of all human activities and how it has forced us to become still more organized; how warriors are made and why are they almost always men; and how we try to control war. Drawing on lessons from a sweep of history, from classical history to modern warfare, and from all parts of the globe, MacMillan reveals the many faces of war--the way it shapes our past, our future, our views of the world, and our very conception of ourselves"--
Subjects: War and society.; War;
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Imagine a garden : stories of courage changing the world / by Singh, Rina,1955-; Haddadi, Hoda,1977-;
"Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is: - A celebration of everyday heroes and how they make their communities a better place - A teaching tool for facilitating difficult but hopeful conversations about conflict in our world, and the people who are making a difference in their own way For kids ages 6 to 10, Imagine A Garden reimagines our complex world through the lens of love and compassion."--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Free verse.; Anecdotes.; Courage; Heroes; Helping behavior; War and society;
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Syrian notebooks : inside the Homs Uprising January 16-February 2, 2012 / by Littell, Jonathan,1967-; Littell, Jonathan,1967-Carnets de Homs.English.; Mandell, Charlotte,translator.;
"In 2012, Jonathan Littell went to the heart of the Syrian conflict, embedding himself with the Free Syria-Army in the historic city of Homs. He watched from the front line as the city was ruthlessly pummeled by Assad's forces before it finally surrendered. His urgent notebooks of what he saw on the ground speak directly of the horrors of the civil war that continues today. Out of the chaos, Littell bears witness to the lives and the hopes of freedom fighters. Syrian Notebooks is the most close-up account of the war, and will be seen as a classic account of war reportage"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Littell, Jonathan, 1967-; Civil war; Foreign correspondents; Revolutions; War and society;
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The princess spy : the true story of World War II spy Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones / by Loftis, Larry,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Chronicles the extraordinary life of OSS spy Aline Griffith, who performed deep-cover intelligence missions during and after World War II throughout the upper echelons of European politics and society.
Subjects: Biographies.; Aline, Countess of Romanones, 1923-2017.; Spies; Spies; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Insurgent [videorecording] / by James, Theo,1984-actor.; Schwentke, Robert,1968-director.; Trapanese, Joseph.; Winslet, Kate,actor.; Woodley, Shailene,actor.; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Roth, Veronica.Insurgent.Videorecording.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Summit Entertainment,publisher.;
Cinematography, Florian Ballhaus ; production designer, Alec Hammond ; editors, Stuart Levy, Nancy Richardson ; music, Joseph Trapanese.Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Jai Courtney, Mekhi Phifer.As war surges in the dystopian society around her, Divergent Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves, and herself, while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Roth, Veronica.; Action and adventure films.; Courage; Dystopian films.; Families; Feature films.; Identity; Social classes;
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Flying under fire : Canadian fliers recall the second world war / by Wheeler, William J.,1930-;
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2001., Fifth House,
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The Foundations of Western Civilization. by F., Thomas,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Thomas F. X. NobleOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2002.Spartan society was harsh and peculiar, yet many observers at the time and since have found "the Spartan way" strangely compelling. After all, they won the war against Athens, and their victory moved Plato to re-imagine Athenian society in "The Republic". What were the main features of this system, and why did the Spartans embrace it?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Social sciences.; History, Ancient.; Education.; Instructional films.;
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The Punisher [videorecording]. by Mathis, Samantha; Romijn, Rebecca; Travolta, John;
Samantha Mathis, Rebecca Romijn, John Travolta.DVD.CHVRS rating: 18A.The Punisher walks through a world darkened by war, crime, cruelty, and injustice. He has no superpowers to battle the evil he sees - only his fierce intelligence, years of combat experience, and iron will to avenge those wronged by society's villains.
Subjects: Action.; Action / Adventure.;
© 2006., Alliance (Uhv) Atlantis / Universal,
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The imagineers of war : the untold history of DARPA, the Pentagon agency that changed the world / by Weinberger, Sharon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Military research; Military art and science; Science and state; National security;
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The scent of secrets : a novel / by Thynne, Jane,author.;
"Clara Vine, a half-Jewish Anglo-German, uses her unique access to the upper echelons of pre-war Nazi society to spy for her native Britain. The novel richly fuses fact and fiction with a cast of real Nazis and their British admirers, such as the Mitford sisters and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Clara Vine, through her friendship with Eva Braun, finds herself enmeshed in a plot to assassinate Hitler"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Spy stories.; Actresses; Espionage; Intelligence officers;
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