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Na Síria, até à data, não foi iniciada qualquer intervenção humanitária autorizada pelo Conselho de Segurança das Nações Unidas. As tentativas de cessar-fogo entre as partes envolvidas falharam repetidamente. Este estudo analisa três actores internacionais no que diz respeito ao seu historial relativamente à doutrina da Responsabilidade de Proteger (R2P). Mais especificamente, é analisada a opção de institucionalizar a responsabilidade de intervenção humanitária. Para este efeito, a doutrina R2P é analisada através de duas organizações internacionais, a NATO e a UE, e de um ator nacional importante, os Estados Unidos. Para os EUA, os factores geopolíticos desempenham um papel importante, e explica-se que a estrutura política e as decisões do presidente são cruciais para as escolhas do país. Para a NATO, a falta de legitimidade desempenha um papel central no que diz respeito à R2P, juntamente com o precedente histórico do seu envolvimento no conflito na Líbia em 2011. Por último, a UE é descrita com ênfase nas limitações institucionais e no seu potencial para se tornar uma autoridade normativa em matéria de R2P. Através da análise destes actores internacionais, procura-se situar o conflito sírio numa perspetiva internacional alargada.

Der Roman erzählt die vier prägenden Ereignisse aus dem Leben eines jungen (später alten) Mannes.Sein gar nicht leichter Aufenthalt an einem Landgymnasium, als Dozent an der Uni; der Angriff auf sein Ich, als er in einen Mordfall verwickelt wird und schließlich als Siebzigjähriger, als sich eine alte Freundin nach vierzig Jahren zurückmeldet und ihn und seine junge Frau noch einmal in eine Krise stürzt.Jens Korbus, 1943 in Ostpreußen geboren. Studierte Germanistik und Philosophie und unterrichtete, nach einem Zwischenspiel als Assistent an der Universität Düsseldorf, an einem Koblenzer Gymnasium. 1988 erhielt er aus der Hand des rheinland-pfälzischen Kultusministers den Fachinger Kulturpreis für seinen Brief an Goethe. Er veröffentlichte bis heute 35 Bücher.

In his sixth month of 'delving', Tim Brown finds himself drawn back into newspaper work more and more, while surprises emerge close to home that threaten to upend his life.

Empire Close unfolds in a quaint cul-de-sac of six 1950s detached houses in a mid-sized English commuter town, where Ted has always felt part of a close-knit community. As 1997 dawns, Ted, now retired and wheelchair-bound, reflects on the past 45 years in Empire Close. He fondly remembers a time when a strong British identity was the hallmark of the neighbourhood, a trait he held dear. However, he's witnessed a gradual transformation that leaves him feeling isolated and nostalgic. With the death of the last original neighbour, Ted grapples with the reality that he may be the last 'true' Brit left. His internal struggle is profound, as he wrestles with his beliefs and identity, yet never fully confronting their deeper implications. An unexpected turn of events dramatically upsets Ted's world, challenging him to confront both his past and his future. This journey of self-discovery brings Ted to a pivotal crossroads, where he must reconcile his past actions with their unforeseen impact on his life. The story navigates the complexities of identity, community, and change, leaving readers to ponder André Malraux's notion: 'When man faces destiny, destiny ends and man comes into his own.' As the narrative unfolds, Ted's journey towards understanding his destiny and himself takes intriguing turns, leading to a thought-provoking conclusion.

In this concise yet profound memoir, I share a true and vivid snapshot of a transformative period in my life, spanning from 1993 to the present. This journey begins with a life-altering car crash, an event that reshaped my existence in unimaginable ways. The book candidly explores my arduous path to recovery, weaving together the pain and the unexpected humour that accompanied me along the way. Delving into four key areas of my experiences, I offer a rich tapestry of insights gained. The narrative doesn't shy away from the raw and real, exploring various behavioural patterns and challenging situations I encountered, and my efforts to understand and confront them. Encouraged by friends and colleagues who found my stories both intriguing and inspiring, I was motivated to pen this book. My aim has been to encapsulate the essence of these experiences, maintaining a gripping narrative that leaves readers eagerly turning each page, hungry for more.

The favored granddaughter of IBM's Thomas J. Watson reveals a life of glamour, depressive battles, and hard-won joy and peace.

Dieses Buch entstand, weil ich etwas, das mir als Kind so gefallen hatte, wiederentdeckt habe.Stille zwischen den Worten. Abgeschaut bei meinem Vater, der im geheiligten Raum einer Kirche auf diese Weise die Wunder des Himmels verkündigte, wobei ich zuhörend eigene Geschichten erfand. Nach dem Ausscheiden aus dem Berufsleben habe ich begonnen zu schreiben.Angeleitet und gezügelt in einer Schreibwerkstatt im Schloss Agathenburg unter der Leitung der Schriftstellerin Jutta Heinrich, übte ich mich in der Kunst des Übertretens und des Weglassens.Hier sind die nicht weggelassenen Dinge.

Vietnam became the Western world's most divisive modern conflict, precipitating a battlefield humiliation for France in 1954, then a vastly greater one for the United States in 1975. Max Hastings has spent the past three years interviewing scores of participants on both sides, as well as researching a multitude of American and Vietnamese documents and memoirs, to create an epic narrative of an epic struggle. He portrays the set pieces of Dienbienphu, the 1968 Tet offensive, the air blitz of North Vietnam, and much less familiar miniatures such as the bloodbath at Daido?where a US Marine battalion was almost wiped out?together with extraordinary recollections of Ho Chi Minh's warriors. Here are the vivid realities of strife amid jungle and paddies that killed two million people. Many writers treat the war as a US tragedy, yet Hastings sees it overwhelmingly as one for the Vietnamese people, of whom forty died for every American. US blunders and atrocities were matched by those committed by their enemies. While all the world has seen the image of a screaming, naked girl seared by napalm, it forgets countless eviscerations, beheadings, and murders carried out by the communists. The people of both former Vietnams paid a bitter price for the Northerners' victory in privation and oppression. Here we are given testimony from Vietcong guerrillas, Southern paratroopers, Saigon bar girls, and Hanoi students alongside that of infantrymen from South Dakota, Marines from North Carolina, and Huey pilots from Arkansas. No past volume has blended a political and military narrative of the entire conflict with heart-stopping personal experiences in the fashion that Hastings's readers know so well. The author suggests that neither side deserved to win this struggle, and presents many lessons for the twenty-first century about the misuse of military might to confront intractable political and cultural challenges. In Vietnam, Hastings marshals testimony from warlords and peasants, statesmen and soldiers, to create an extraordinary record.

This whiskey-fueled road trip gives us "a rich, raw speech map . . . of a generation whose destiny lies elsewhere." -Alberto Barrera Tyszka, from the Afterword

Belgrad 1990. Die Serbokroatin Iva verliebt sich in einen serbischen Nationalisten. Die beiden werden ein Paar. Doch ihre Liebe zerbricht, als 1991 der Krieg beginnt.Warum nur geriet Jugoslawien aus den Fugen? Iva diskutiert mit ihren Freunden darüber. Auch über die Macht der Kriegspropaganda, die fatale Rolle des Westens und die verhängnisvollen Sanktionen der UNO wir gesprochen.Eine Chronik des Jugoslawienkriegs in Form eines Romans und ein Plädoyer für den Frieden. Aber auch eine Reflexion über Hass und Rache.

Im April 1953 wird der 19-jährige Arno Drefke in der DDR als angeblicher Spion des Westens verhaftet. Nach vier Monaten Isolation, psychisch belastenden Verhören mit Schlafentzug und erpressten Geständnissen wird er zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt. Trotz allem bleibt er optimistisch und erhält sich die Hoffnung auf Freilassung. Seine Eltern, seine Jugendfreundin Gunda und ihre Schwester Brunhilde schreiben ihm Briefe und besuchen ihn. Schließlich wird er begnadigt und endlich gibt es für ihn und Brunhilde die Aussicht auf eine gemeinsame Zukunft.Authentisch und einfühlsam erzählt die Tochter in diesem Roman die wahre Geschichte ihrer Eltern von den Anfangsjahren der DDR bis 1962.

2024 Independent Press Award Winner in the category of World Literature ¿ 1st Place in Women's Historical Fiction, 2nd Place in Historical Fiction 2024 BookFest Awards ¿ Winner of Outstanding Creator Award for Political Fiction 2024 ¿ Winner of the 2023 HFC European Book of the Year ¿ Finalist in the Multicultural Fiction category for the 2024 American Legacy Book Award ¿ Finalist for the Book Excellence Award in Europe ¿ Finalist for the 2021 Eyland Awards ¿ Finalist for Fiction Factory Chapter Novel Competition 2022 ¿ Finalist in the 2023 Latino Book Awards In the turbulent landscape of an alternate Europe lies the captivating tapestry of "Perestroika," a literary masterpiece that weaves together the threads of revenge, redemption, and catharsis against the backdrop of an imaginary country called Slavia. With a masterful narrative, this novel stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of political upheaval.As the specter of Perestroika sweeps across Europe, communist regimes crumble, and a new era dawns in the People's Republic of Slavia. In the corridors of power, former leaders grapple with the harsh reality of change, while those who suffered under their rule seek justice and revenge.Amidst the chaos, the central figure emerges - Lia Kirchner, a woman driven by the shadows of her father's tragic fate in a re-education camp. As the daughter of a painter who perished, Lia embarks on a quest for truth that intertwines with the larger tapestry of political intrigue and personal vendettas.President Alfred Ionescu, once an influential leader, finds himself confined in an asylum of his own making. Zut Zdanov, the head of culture, faces the haunting specter of his dark past in an encounter with allegations of child abuse. Helena Yava, fueled by the grief of losing a lover, seeks vengeance by any means possible. Igor Olin, the steward of the economy, battles for the dignity of his disabled son in a world grappling with change. Meanwhile, art historian Silvia Lenka delves into the mysteries of her own parentage.Drawing inspiration from Pilate's eternal question-"what is truth?"-Perestroika is a kaleidoscope of history, politics, arts, tragedy, and humor. In a world echoing the fall of the Berlin Wall and mirroring the rise of leaders inspired by figures like Putin and Trump, the novel transcends conventional genres, offering a unique blend of entertainment and intellectual depth.

During the Cold War, scientific discoveries were adapted and critiqued in many different forms of media across a divided Europe. Now, more than 30 years since the end of the Cold War, Science on Screen and Paper explores the intersections between scientific research and media by drawing from media history, film studies, and the history of science. From public relations material to educational and science films, from children's magazines to television broadcasts, the contributions in this collected volume seek to embrace medial differences and focus on intersectional themes and strategies for the representation of science.

Based on a true story, "Peace to You Too, Brother" tells the story of three young people growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania during the turbulent Sixties who are attempting to build their futures, but the Vietnam War is hanging over their heads. It's a story of dreams, devotion and devastation.

In the spring of 1973, a young American couple, Karen and Steve, heads to Saigon, Republic of South Vietnam. Steve will begin work on a contract awarded to his employer by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). They could not have known that they would soon be witnesses to history.Naïve and unprepared for what confronts them, the couple's resilience and determination are tested as they strive to create a life in a place so foreign and oppressive it's hard to function. Against the backdrop of an ongoing war, Steve works five and a half days a week while Karen finds employment at local schools. They enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and spend their free time discovering and exploring their new, fascinating environment.By early April 1975, however, the war pushes against the outskirts of Saigon and the future of Steve's project is uncertain. The couple has a decision to make: stay and see what happens or go while there is still time. Are there commercial flights from Tan Son Nhut, or will the Air America helicopter pilot who lives downstairs haul them off the rooftop of their apartment building? Should Karen accompany the children on Operation Babylift?This down-to-earth tale not only celebrates the adaptability of the human spirit but also exposes the dilemma faced by so many civilian ex-pats as South Vietnam came to grips with the fact that it had lost the war. It is the story of the fall of Saigon from a different perspective.

Fünf Jahre alt ist Roland, als er in einer kalten Kriegsnacht 1945 mit seiner Familie von Breslau nach Westen fliehen muss.Mangel, Improvisation und Orientierungslosigkeit begleiten fortan seine Kindheit im Karlsruhe der unmittelbaren Nachkriegszeit bis ins frühe Erwachsenenalter hinein.Beharrlich sucht und seinen Weg zwischen verkrusteten Ordnungsvorstellungen und Selbstbestimmung.Das Bild, das er dabei von seiner Familie zeichnet, offenbart den Konflikt zwischen Kriegs- und Nachkriegsgeneration im schlichten bürgerlichen Milieu.Dem ¿Gespenst Ordnung¿ begegnet er auf seine Weise: ¿ Vor allem war es das Spielerische und Zufällige, das mich in seinen Bann zog, was es in Gang setzte, welche Welten es erschloss und welche Spielräume sich meiner Neugier und Phantasie öffneten.¿Präzise, in oft ironisch-kritischen Beobachtungen und Reflexionen beleuchtet der Erzähler, bisweilen mit umwerfender Komik, die Gesellschaft der jungen Bundesrepublik, eng verwoben mit seinen eigenen Lebensentscheidungen.Authentisch und von verblüffender Aktualität!

Trust was rare and precious in the wide-open towns that sprung up like weeds on America's frontier?with hustlers and hucksters arriving in droves by horse, coach, wagon, and rail, and gunmen working both sides of the law, all too eager to end a man's life with a well-placed bullet. The New York Times-bestselling Grand Master of suspense deftly displays the other side of his genius, with seven classic western tales of destiny and fatal decision . . . and trust as essential to survival as it is hard-earned.

O livro tentará ler, analisar e interpretar três textos de Virginia Woolf: A Room of One's Own, Three Guineas e Mrs Dalloway num contexto material em que o poder e a resistência se encontram numa relação dinâmica em que quase se reforçam mutuamente. Em particular, reflectirá sobre a construção das mulheres envolvidas no processo de reinvenção de si próprias nos romances de Virginia Woolf à luz do feminismo "material", devido à importância primordial que este teve na visão e criatividade de Woolf. Quero agradecer à minha família; à minha mãe Huriye Dimililer e ao meu pai Yahya Dimililer. Obrigado por estarem comigo e ajudarem a minha vida. Sem o apoio da minha família, seria impossível. A ajuda de Ahmet Güneyli também foi muito apreciada. Quero dedicar este livro ao meu filho, Efe Yahya K¿sac¿k.

Il libro cerca di leggere, analizzare e interpretare tre testi di Virginia Woolf: Una stanza tutta per sé, Tre ghinee e La signora Dalloway in un contesto materiale in cui potere e resistenza sono in una relazione dinamica in cui si rafforzano quasi reciprocamente. In particolare, si rifletterà sulla costruzione delle donne coinvolte nel processo di reinvenzione di se stesse nei romanzi di Virginia Woolf alla luce del femminismo "materiale" per l'importanza fondamentale che ha avuto sulla visione e sulla creatività della Woolf. Desidero ringraziare la mia famiglia: mia madre Huriye Dimililer e mio padre Yahya Dimililer. Grazie per essere stati con me e per aver contribuito alla mia vita. Senza il sostegno della mia famiglia, sarebbe impossibile. Anche l'assistenza di Ahmet Güneyli è stata molto apprezzata. Desidero dedicare questo libro a mio figlio: Efe Yahya K¿sac¿k.

V knige predprinqta popytka prochest', proanalizirowat' i interpretirowat' tri texta Virdzhinii Vul'f: A Room of One's Own, Three Guineas i Mrs Dalloway w material'nom kontexte, gde wlast' i soprotiwlenie nahodqtsq w dinamicheskom sootnoshenii i pochti wzaimno usiliwaüt drug druga. V chastnosti, w rabote budet rassmotrena konstrukciq zhenschin, wowlechennyh w process pereosmysleniq sebq w romanah Virdzhinii Vulf, w swete "material'nogo" feminizma, poskol'ku on imel perwostepennoe znachenie dlq wideniq i tworchestwa Vulf. Ya hochu poblagodarit' swoü sem'ü: moü mamu Hurie Dimililer i moego otca Yah'ü Dimililer. Spasibo wam za to, chto byli so mnoj i pomogali mne zhit'. Bez podderzhki moej sem'i äto bylo by newozmozhno. Pomosch' Ahmeta Günejli takzhe byla wysoko ocenena. Ya hochu poswqtit' ätu knigu swoemu synu Jefe Yah'e Kysachyku.

In dem Buch wird versucht, drei Texte von Virginia Woolf zu lesen, zu analysieren und zu interpretieren: A Room of One's Own, Three Guineas und Mrs Dalloway in einem materiellen Kontext, in dem Macht und Widerstand in einer dynamischen Beziehung stehen, in der sie sich gegenseitig verstärken. Insbesondere soll die Konstruktion von Frauen, die sich in den Romanen von Virginia Woolf neu erfinden, im Lichte des "materiellen" Feminismus betrachtet werden, da dieser für Woolfs Vision und Kreativität von überragender Bedeutung war. Ich möchte meiner Familie danken: meiner Mutter Huriye Dimililer und meinem Vater Yahya Dimililer. Danke, dass ihr mir beigestanden habt und mir in meinem Leben geholfen habt. Ohne die Unterstützung meiner Familie wäre es unmöglich. Auch die Hilfe von Ahmet Güneyli habe ich sehr zu schätzen gewusst. Ich möchte dieses Buch meinem Sohn, Efe Yahya K¿sac¿k, widmen.

Ce livre tente de lire, d'analyser et d'interpréter trois textes de Virginia Woolf : A Room of One's Own, Three Guineas et Mrs Dalloway dans un contexte matériel où le pouvoir et la résistance se trouvent dans une relation dynamique où ils se renforcent presque mutuellement. En particulier, il s'agira de réfléchir à la construction des femmes impliquées dans le processus de réinvention dans les romans de Virginia Woolf à la lumière du féminisme "matériel" en raison de l'importance primordiale qu'il a eue sur la vision et la créativité de Woolf. Je souhaite remercier ma famille, ma mère Huriye Dimililer et mon père Yahya Dimililer. Merci d'avoir été à mes côtés et d'avoir contribué à ma vie. Sans le soutien de ma famille, tout serait impossible. L'aide d'Ahmet Güneyli a également été très appréciée. Je souhaite dédier ce livre à mon fils, Efe Yahya K¿sac¿k.

A history of gay Key West starting in 1954, when the city police chief Bienvenido Perez promised to rid the island of the "scores of sex deviates" that had supposedly flocked to the island to escape a crackdown by Miami police. "The town is full of them," he said at the time. "We don't want that kind of people in Key West." Twenty-nine years later Richard Heyman, an out-and-proud homosexual, was elected mayor. But no one in 1954 would have believed it possible. There were gay rights protests and lawsuits along the way. But the change is mostly due to the gay men who moved to the island, along with those who were born in Key West, becoming part of the fabric of the community. Over the years they have served as firemen, policemen, politicians, doctors, contractors, lawyers, shopkeepers-and, of course, trolley drivers, drag queens, bartenders, and artists. This book tells their stories.

Some memories, like scars, linger even after healing...Amid the throes of grief over the loss of her sister, Rebekah Daroh is confronted by a phantom. "Guardian," it calls her as it searches her mind for something, or someone. Dragged into a realm of souls by the phantom, Rebekah begins to question her sister's fate. With the help of unlikely allies, she sets out in search of answers.Niko Ortez, a Special Agent with the FBI, works on a slew of cold cases concerning missing persons, one of which is Rebekah's sister, Nicole. Upon examination, the routine cases reveal something much darker at play and Niko investigates the disappearances, equipped with a haunting theory.Paths cross and secrets emerge at the Armitage Hotel, where a violent storm imprisons the guests with a killer. Searching for answers, what lies in store for the budding agent and grief-stricken young girl will change both of their lives.CONTENT WARNING: Keep in mind that some of the content warnings may indicate spoilers, proceed with this in mind. This story contains adult language and depictions of violence and sexual assault that some may find uncomfortable, including: Self-HarmAttempted SuicideBlood, Gore, and ViolenceLanguageSexual AssaultAttempted RapeAccidental Cannibalism

This is the incredible tale of the youngest and lowest-ranking American POW captured in North Vietnam. Doug Hegdahl convinced his captors he was stupid, then spent the next two years memorizing the names of 254 fellow prisoners and other details of POW life. Upon his release, that information helped improve POW life for those still in captivity.

In the simmering heat of August 1967, a kaleidoscopic minivan carrying a band of hippies - adorned with long hair, beards, beads, sandals, and granny dresses - pulls up at the gates of Ft. Gordon, Augusta, GA, then the heartland of the Military Police. Their mission is unconventional: to instruct the 25th Infantry Division, 60th Mine Scout Dog Platoon in harnessing the keen senses of dogs to detect landmines, trip wires, and hidden tunnels.The air crackles with animosity as two worlds collide: the free-spirited and the regimented. Yet amidst the discord, Charlie Fasanaro, a young man with wisdom flowing through his veins, recognizes the crucial necessity of forging a bridge across the chasm of enmity that separates them. Their common cause is as clear as it is noble: saving lives in a theatre of war. Unbeknownst to Charlie, he is on the precipice of a spiritual catharsis that will redefine his very essence.Volunteering to journey to the harsh landscapes of Vietnam alongside the 60th, Charlie is plunged into the visceral cruelties of war. Amidst the chaos, he witnesses acts of heroism and self-sacrifice that cast a new light on the soldiers he stands beside; a nobility and honor scarcely seen amidst the peace-loving circles of his civilian life. This revelation propels Charlie into a tumultuous voyage of self-discovery, as he grapples with his identity amidst a whirlwind of contrasting ideologies.Bridge of Stones navigates through the turbulent waters of a time where ideologies clashed and the essence of humanity was put to the test. As Charlie endeavors to find his footing on the battlefield of conflicting beliefs, readers are ushered through a rich narrative that explores the profound essence of camaraderie, the unyielding spirit of sacrifice, and the indelible marks etched upon souls in times of war and peace.

FOREWORD by Matthew LippmanThere is this moment in the sci-fi film Interstellar where Matthew McConaughey's character, Cooper, takes a piece of paper, folds it in half, and then sticks a pencil through the conjoined halves. He's making a point to his fellow astronauts about time and space and travel and wormholes. Theoretically speaking, wormholes don't exist on earth but they are as cool as 90s pop, rock, and punk music. And if you are the type of person who wants that outer space experience here on this planet, then you must read Daniel Nester's latest collection of poems, Harsh Realm, and feel the pulse of New York City in the 90s. Why? Because this book is a conduit to that time and space vortex of love. Nester, with these poems, folds that piece of paper in half, sticks that pencil through, and fires up the rocket ship and there we are, immediately, in that wormhole, cavorting with cultural icons the likes of Vince Neil, Gary Coleman, U2, Mazzy Star, Sugar Ray, Live, David Lee Roth, De La Soul, Smashing Pumpkins, Sleater-Kinney, Dr. Octagon, even KISS. But this is not a book solely about music or bands or movies or the 90s in NYC as experienced from a little sublet on Crosby Street at the edge of SoHo. This is a book about the emotional fever that sustains a human being who is ever-presently enamored with the mysteries of the human experience. This is a book that lets you travel back in time with the speaker, into your own heart, stumbling into that heart and vibe of grunge and AIDS and sex and youth and Abercrombie & Fitch and Baywatch and tenderness and 1-900 sex lines and getting fucked up hurtling down the wormhole to hold onto something both nostalgic and unsentimental in hopes that when you pop out the other end, you have learned something new from the old, or, at least tasted the old and thought, "Damn, it's better now than it was then." Harsh Realm is a book that lets you travel into the past because it's not really the past. It is a gift. It's a gift from Daniel Nester, who is working at his highest poetic powers in these poems, for us, so we can pick up the paper, through, discard the slender tool, and then jump into our own little spacecraft to let us get to where we need to get. Harsh Realm is a masterpiece of poetic time travel that lets us breathe differently, breathe into a time that has no beginning or middle or end; time that is an orb of music and emotion and language and heartbeat and that comes out of an unquenchable desire to love.