""People's Resistance"" in the War of Independence and Postwar Politic
This study examines the military, political, and personal life of Abdul Harus Nasution, a seminal figure in modern Indonesian history. The author analyzes Nasutions participation in the countrys struggle for independence, his role as leader of the armed forces, and his strategies on guerrilla warfare and civilian mobilization.
From Charred Chicken to the Perfect Pan-Seared Steak
Frying and sauteing steaks, fish, and other foods in a skillet may seem like a simple procedure, but with a careful eye to the different techniques, one can easily make a dish go from ordinary to extraordinary. In Mastering the Skillet, A. D. Livingston demonstrates that if you enjoy good eating and take pleasure in your cooking, a skillet may be ......
This playful mariner's glossary of nautical terms includes definitions for and cross-references to everything from aft to zenith, brass monkey to tuna tower. This second edition includes many new entries, some purely from the swashbuckler vernacular, and others for serious sailors.
They sold sin and sensation with the magic words "Uncut! Uncensored! Adults Only!" and the most happily shameless of them was the author, the emperor of "exploitation" films. This book is as much his story as it is the history of an idea that has enjoyed a rebirth.
A Young Actor Prepares provides a constructive form for young people to create with their own life experiences, imagination, and emotions through acting. It provides a step-by-step approach to help kids tackle emotionally challenging roles and portray complex characters at a very young age.
Intended for the amateur astronomer or anyone curious about our place in the universe, this book takes the reader on a journey of discovery through the seasons of the starry night sky. It includes maps, drawings, photos, and a useful glossary.
A Memoir by Stephen Birmingham, America's Leading Social Historian and B
Donald Trump's presidency produced no end of controversy. His tumultuous presidency also created new avenues of public policy and national politics. Prominent scholars of American institutions, politics and public policy assess the multiple consequences of Trump's singular presidency in this volume. How did Trump's unconventional behavior alter ......
This book explores the philosophies and actions of a group called Hongan no kai, comprised of mercury poisoning sufferers and their supporters in Minimata, Japan. While depicting their plights, Yuki Miyamoto unpacks the ways they wrestle with tragedy in their community as well as their vision of "a world otherwise" (janaka shaba).
In this candid and sobering account, former Russian premier Yevgeny M. Primakov considers the threats posed by independent terrorist organisations to the security of the global community. He recommends that the global community develop a comprehensive Charter on Terrorism to facilitate criminal prosecution of terrorism. And he urges Russia and the ......
