One of the most underrated players in baseball history, Bill Virdon went on to successfully manage four Major League teams. Rookie of the Year with the 1955 St. Louis Cardinals, he played center field for 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, next to right fielder Roberto Clemente. Virdon's key plays clinched the Pirates' victory over the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series. He was instrumental in coaching the "Bucs" during the 1971 Series against the Baltimore Orioles, and later that year became their manager, Virdon was American League Manager of the Year with the Yankees in 1974, and National League Manager of the Year with the Houston Astros in 1980. In 1984 he ended his MLB managerial career while with the Montreal Expos yet continued to coach through the 2002 season. This first-ever biography covers his remarkable career, with previously untold stories from Virdon and his wife, Shirley.

This volume addresses 10 issues pertaining to war and conflict, such as ethics of war, national security, and refugees, and examines how countries around the world are facing these issues. To truly explore war and conflict, one must consider why the peoples and the leaders of the world behave the way that they do toward one another. For instance, why are refugees, in a variety of circumstances, treated so inhumanely in times of conflict and unrest through no fault of their own? How are women and those in the LGBTQ community treated in terms of service to their country? Examining War and Conflict around World includes ten chapters, each addressing a specific issue relating to war and conflict as it pertains to a variety of countries, including anti-Americanism, military robots and drones, nuclear weapons and proliferation, and torture. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the issue. Following the chapter introduction, each chapter highlights that issue in eight countries. Chapters provide historical perspective, but the book addresses each of the issues in a contemporary context. This work will provide an overview for all readers of ten very important topics that address matters relating to war and conflict in the twenty-first century. Provides readers with an understanding of the complexities of war and conflict, which will result in a comprehensive view of the reasons for and the instruments of war Illustrates the importance of international institutions and alliances by which countries can hold one another accountable and confront those countries that choose not to comply with international norms Clearly expresses the humanistic aspects of war and conflict, while illustrating the evolving instruments of war of the 21st century Allows readers to make cross-cultural comparisons about how countries are dealing with issues related to war and conflict

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15-year-old Maya must survive on her own, when her runaway mother dies of a drug overdose. Battling dark inner demons, she tries to find belonging in the adult world of nightclubs and raves. This lifestyle gets her tangled with heartless criminals that seek her life. Maya must now brawl to stay alive, while trying to find somewhere to belong...and someone to love her.

A young girl named Maya must survive on her own, when her runaway mother dies of a drug overdose. Battling dark inner demons, she tries to find belonging in the adult world of nightclubs and raves. This lifestyle gets her tangled with heartless criminals that seek her life. Maya must now brawl to stay alive, while trying to find somewhere to belong...and someone to love her.