Globalizing the Caribbean: Political Economy, Social Change, and the Transnational Capitalist Class, Sprague Jeb
Автор: Sprague Martina Название: Knives, Swords, and Bayonets ISBN: 1514214636 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781514214633 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 5690.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. It takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times; examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively; and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon.The book is written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Although more than one-hundred photos and illustrations are represented, arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated.The book comprises the full series of ten previously published shorter book on specialized edged weapons and regions, each of which can also be purchased separately: 1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern Warfare
Автор: Sprague Elizabeth, Sprague Curtis Название: How to Design Monograms ISBN: 1258990415 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258990411 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4037.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sprague Constance Название: The Greening: At the Root ISBN: 0615842259 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780615842257 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2067.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sprague Mark a. Название: Faith of a Vampire: Sophia`s Redemption ISBN: 0615824218 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780615824215 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1895.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sprague William Forrest Название: Vicente Guerrero, Mexican Liberator: A Study in Patriotism ISBN: 1258453959 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258453954 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 5141.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sprague Constance Название: The Greening: On the Wing ISBN: 0692463933 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692463932 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1723.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In "On The Wing," the final volume of The Greening trilogy, a young woman joins forces with her demon-fighter mother to battle crazed arsonists bent on world destruction. Eva Carter, who ran away from home as a teenager to find the father she never knew, finally learns the truth about Shiloh Carter's "day job" when she returns to help her mother in the struggle to repair damage caused by destructive magic sown in the Greening. In the process, Eva reconnects with her emotionally wounded father, her haunted grandfather, and a winsome sprite with otherworldly Green connections. But when Destiny comes calling, Eva and Shiloh join forces with a ragtag crew of not quite superheroes as they head into the final battle. Sooner or later one of them will have to pay the ultimate price to save the world from going up in smoke.
Автор: Sprague Kara Название: Precipice ISBN: 069228060X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692280607 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1723.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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In a world where basic human rights are under attack and discrimination is widespread, Advancing Equality reminds us of the critical role of constitutions in creating and protecting equal rights. Combining a comparative analysis of equal rights in the constitutions of all 193 United Nations member countries with inspiring stories of activism and powerful court cases from around the globe, the book traces the trends in constitution drafting over the past half century and examines how stronger protections against discrimination have transformed lives. Looking at equal rights across gender, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, social class, and migration status, the authors uncover which groups are increasingly guaranteed equal rights in constitutions, whether or not these rights on paper have been translated into practice, and which nations lag behind. Serving as a comprehensive call to action for anyone who cares about their country's future, Advancing Equality challenges us to remember how far we all still must go for equal rights for all.
Автор: Sprague Jeb Название: Paramilitarism and the Assault on Democracy in Haiti ISBN: 1583673016 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781583673010 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 12277.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this path-breaking book, Jeb Sprague investigates the dangerous world of right-wing paramilitarism in Haiti and its role in undermining the democratic aspirations of the Haitian people. Sprague focuses on the period beginning in 1990 with the rise of Haiti's first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and the right-wing movements that succeeded in driving him from power. Over the ensuing two decades, paramilitary violence was largely directed against the poor and supporters of Aristide's Lavalas movement, taking the lives of thousands of Haitians. Sprague seeks to understand how this occurred, and traces connections between paramilitaries and their elite financial and political backers, in Haiti but also in the United States and the Dominican Republic. The product of years of original research, this book draws on over fifty interviews--some of which placed the author in severe danger--and more than 11,000 documents secured through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. It makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of Haiti today, and is a vivid reminder of how democratic struggles in poor countries are often met with extreme violence organized at the behest of capital.
Автор: Sprague Chris M. Название: The Secret Blueprint to More (_____*) ISBN: 0615747302 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780615747309 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2581.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: What's stopping you from living the amazing life you deserve - or - having the free time you deserve - or - making the money you deserve - or - having the happiness you deserve?It's the hidden barriers that everyone has, most people don't understand and that cause most (if not all) of the visible barriers to success. This book will empower you and help you unlock the keys to overcoming the Hidden Barriers to More (_____*) that are blocking you from taking your business or personal life to the next level. In these pages, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to break through the barriers and succeed I challenge you to start your journey today - you'll be glad you did Namaste, Chris M. Sprague
The beautiful Caribbean basin is fertile ground for a study of capitalism past and present. Transnational corporations move money and labor around the region, as national regulations are reworked to promote conditions benefiting private capital. Globalizing the Caribbean offers a probing account of the region’s experience of economic globalization while considering gendered and racialized social relations and the frequent exploitation of workers.
Jeb Sprague focuses on the social and material nature of this new era in the history of world capitalism. He combines an historical overview of capitalism in the region with theoretical analysis backed by case studies. Sprague elaborates upon the role of class formation and the restructuring of local states. He considers both U.S. hegemony, and how various upsurges from below and crises occur. He examines the globalization of the cruise ship and mining businesses, looks at the growth of migrant labor and reverse flow of remittances, and describes the evolving role of export processing and supranational associations. In doing so, Sprague shows how transnationally oriented elites have come to rule the Caribbean, and how capitalist globalization in the region occurs alongside shifting political, institutional, and organizational dynamics.
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