Ergebnis für "sheridan" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

Xi Jinping rules over 1.4 billion people and the second biggest economy on earth. He commands huge armed forces and runs a technology programme meant to dominate the globe. His ambition is to take the place of the United States and to change the world order. Xi's life story is full of drama: plots, purges, murders, a power struggle and a pandemic. The book, based on new sources, leads the listener from the poor, isolated China of the 1950s to the modern economic and military juggernaut of today.

Welcome to Divine Unity! We are just two young women on fire for Jesus, wanting to reach as many in this generation as possible! On this podcast, we will discuss many different topics, from a Christ-centered point of view, and try our best to help other christians in their faith walks and open doors to different divine conversations.

In this classic work of twentieth-century history, William Sheridan Allen demonstrates how dictatorship subtly surmounted democracy in Germany and how the Nazi seizure of power encroached from below. Relying upon legal records and interviews with primary sources, Allen dissects Northeim, Germany with microscopic precision to depict the transformation of a sleepy town to a Nazi stronghold. This cogent analysis argues that Hitler rose to power primarily through democratic tactics that incited localized support rather than through violent means.

The rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule are told with unique insight in this new history by Michael Sheridan, drawing on eyewitness reporting over three decades, interviews with key figures and documents from archives in China and the West. The story sweeps the listener from the earliest days of trade through the Opium Wars of the 19th century to the age of globalisation, the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China, the battle for democracy on the city’s streets and the ultimate victory of the Chinese Communist Party.

When Mark Wylder mysteriously vanishes before his arranged marriage, secrets, suspicions, and intrigue unfold in Wylder’s Hand. This gothic novel is packed with suspense, dark family secrets, and unexpected twists. As those around Mark struggle to uncover the truth, eerie events and hidden motives come to light. If you enjoy Victorian mysteries, atmospheric storytelling, and psychological drama, you won’t want to miss this thrilling tale!

An impeccably researched, character-driven narrative history recounting the fascinating late-Reconstruction Era mission of General Philip Sheridan, a Union hero dispatched to the South 10 years after the Civil War to protect the rights of newly freed black men, who were under siege by violent paramilitary groups like the White league intent on erasing their postwar gains.

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This book discusses foundational practices from a community aspect, which includes the police. Instead of claiming a higher standard for the police, we discuss a single standard for all community members, which the police exemplify. We discuss the Peelian Principles as a means to re-establish everyone’s responsibility in crime prevention–then we can practice proper accountability.

What happened after the Queen married her handsome prince? Did they live happily ever after, or did their marriage, like so many royal marriages past and present, fizzle into a loveless bond of duty? Victoria and Albert were the royal couple that broke the mould - it may have been an arranged match, yet their union was a passionate, tempestuous relationship between two extremely strong-willed individuals.

Por "la calle de la amargura", estrecha y sobrepoblada, se pasean como si nada lo mismo AMLO que Peña Nieto, los ricachones fastuosos y los abundantes políticos, la tenaz clase media, la selecta realeza de los líderes sindicales y la republicana desvergüenza de gobernadores y legisladores.

Frank Sinatra desperately wanted to be part of John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s gang. He had his own famed "Rat Pack", made up of hard drinking, womanizing individuals like himself - guys like Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Peter Lawford - but the guy "Ol' Blue Eyes" really wanted to hang with was Lawford's brother-in-law, the real chairman of the board, John F. Kennedy. In Sinatra and the Jack Pack, Michael Sheridan delves deep into the acclaimed singer's relationship with the former president.

Helping the Good Do Better pulls back the curtain on the corridors of power in Washington to reveal how social change really happens. This book offers lessons from the trenches on how some of this generation's most defining social issues - AIDS, disabilities, global poverty, cancer, human trafficking, national service, early childhood education, and social entrepreneurship - engendered landmark federal policies. Each chapter tells the story of how a particular issue was shaped by the movements and legislation at the center of public debate.

Just before Christmas in 1996, a beautiful French woman - the wife of a movie mogul - was brutally murdered outside of her holiday home in a remote region of West Cork, Ireland. The crime was reported by a local journalist, Ian Bailey, who was at the forefront of the case until he became the prime murder suspect. Arrested twice, he was released without charge.

Manual de etiqueta para el mexicano de hoy—o para el audaz viajero—, Viaje al centro de mi tierra lo mismo explora conductas sociales (los microbuses como armas de destrucción masiva, los desfiguros de la política) que el albur, las piruetas y los retortijones de las hablas nacionales; va de los bajos fondos de la nota roja (un futbolista baleado en un bar-bar, el asesinato de dos mini luchadores a manos de unas sexoservidoras) a la épica batalla contra el virus de la influenza.

A husband-wife duo seek out the obscure news articles most people might miss amidst the biggest headlines of the day to share and discuss them with a bit of radio theatre flare.

Frame by Frame: Wedding Planning Advice From a Wedding Photographer" is your essential guide to navigating the intricate world of wedding photography. Hosted by Georgia, an experienced NYC wedding photographer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing timeless moments, this podcast offers invaluable insights for brides embarking on their journey towards the perfect wedding day. With each episode, Georgia takes you through the intricacies of wedding photography, offering expert tips on everything from choosing the right photographer to selecting the perfect locations and poses for ...

The Delve with Mike Sheridan is a long-form interview series featuring some of the world's most revered and fascinating figures, from comedians and politicians to sports stars, actors, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 12th of April 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia marched to the field in front of Appomattox Court-House, stacked their arms, folded their colors, and walked off empty handed to find their distant, blighted homes. These are detailed and moving first-hand accounts from a number of prominent witnesses to Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox.

This superb comedy of manners pierces the pretentiousness and affectations of aristocratic Londoners in the late 1700s. Such aptly named characters as Lady Sneerwell, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and Sir Joseph Surface make this a truly delightful romp!

In this audio program you will learn about the various interrogation methods, techniques and questioning used by police and military, including the Reid Technique, PEACE Technique, and Kinesic Interviews.