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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Sermons (Hardcover)
William Cunningham, Robert Bruce, Robert Wodrow
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R1,160
Discovery Miles 11 600
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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By the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States had
already become an international power and a recognized force at
sea, but its army remained little more than a frontier
constabulary. In fact, when America finally entered World War I,
the U.S. Army was still only a tenth the size of the smallest of
the major European forces.
While most previous work on America's participation in the Great
War has focused on alliance with Great Britain, Robert Bruce argues
that the impact of the Franco-American relationship was of far
greater significance. He makes a convincing case that the French,
rather than the British, were the main military partner of the
United States in its brief but decisive participation in the
war-and that France deserves much credit for America's emergence as
a world military power.
In this important new look at the First World War, Bruce reveals
how two countries established a close and respectful
relationship-marking the first time since the American Revolution
that the United States had waged war as a member of a military
coalition. While General Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces
did much to buoy French morale and military operations, France
reciprocated by training over 80 percent of all American army
divisions sent to Europe, providing most of their artillery and
tanks, and even commanding them in combat.
As Bruce discloses, virtually every military engagement in which
the AEF participated was a Franco-American operation. He provides
significant new material on all major battles--not only the
decisive Second Battle of the Marne, but also St. Mihiel, Cantigny,
Reims, Soissons, and other engagements--detailing the key
contributions of this coalition to the final defeat of Imperial
Germany. Throughout the book, he also demonstrates that there was a
mutual bond of affection not only between French and American
soldiers but between the French and American people as well, with
roots planted deep in the democratic ideal.
By revealing the overlooked importance of this crucial alliance,
A Fraternity of Arms provides new insights not only into World War
I but into coalition war-making as well. Contrary to the popular
belief that relations between France and the United States have
been tenuous or tendentious at best, Bruce reminds us that less
than a century ago French and American soldiers fought side by side
in a common cause--not just as allies and brothers-in-arms, but as
true friends.
Extraordinary leaders share a passionate commitment to achieving
their vision that borders and sometimes crosses the line into
obsession. All In shows why obsession, if properly focused and
managed, is both necessary and productive. Advances in any endeavor
almost always depend on a small group of individuals who are
completely consumed by the goal they're pursuing. When these
leaders and teams are successful, everyone benefits from their
obsessive nature. This book?explores the three obsessions
underlying the achievements of the greatest leaders: delighting
customers, building great products, and creating an enduring
company. Author Robert Bruce Shaw takes you inside the success
stories of iconic leaders and shows the upside of obsession plus
the practices that support it, including Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Elon
Musk of Tesla, and Steve Jobs of Apple. In All In, Shaw teaches you
why: Amazon's first principle is customer obsession and the
behaviors that sustain it as the firm becomes one of the largest in
the world. Tesla puts products at the center of everything it does
and the leadership approach that created a revolutionary electric
car. Steve Jobs' greatest creation was not the Mac or iPhone but
Apple the company. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ???? Shaw also provides insight
into the dark side of obsession and its destructive potential - as
vividly illustrated in his case study of Uber's aggressive pursuit
of growth during the tenure of CEO Travis Kalanick. Appealing to
any reader of entrepreneurial biographies, All In shows
individuals, teams and organizations how to manage obsession's
downsides while realizing the benefits of relentlessly seeking to
create something that truly matters.
The fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations
was commemorated in 1995 with a number of conferences and
publications which assessed the history and contemporary role of
this paramount international organisation. This book is the result
of a meeting of scholars and specialists who wished to further
understanding of the challenges faced by the United Nations in its
efforts to intervene in post-cold war conflict. In particular the
experiences in Bosnia, Somalia and in Rwanda, where UN peacekeepers
seemed powerless to act in the face of acts of genocide, gross
violations of human rights and the widespread suffering caused by
war, makes such an analysis timely and important.
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