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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Resources in Education
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Category : Education
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Pages : 354
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Category : Education
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Pages : 354
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Haunting Legacy
Author: Marvin Kalb
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
ISBN: 081572389X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The United States had never lost a war that is, until 1975, when it was forced to flee Saigon in humiliation after losing to what Lyndon Johnson called a "raggedy-ass little fourth-rate country." The legacy of this first defeat has haunted every president since, especially on the decision of whether to put "boots on the ground" and commit troops to war. In Haunting Legacy, the father-daughter journalist team of Marvin Kalb and Deborah Kalb presents a compelling, accessible, and hugely important history of presidential decisionmaking on one crucial issue: in light of the Vietnam debacle, under what circumstances should the United States go to war? The sobering lesson of Vietnam is that the United States is not invincible it can lose a war and thus it must be more discriminating about the use of American power. Every president has faced the ghosts of Vietnam in his own way, though each has been wary of being sucked into another unpopular war. Ford (during the Mayaguez crisis) and both Bushes (Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan) deployed massive force, as if to say, "Vietnam, be damned." On the other hand, Carter, Clinton, and Reagan (to the surprise of many) acted with extreme caution, mindful of the Vietnam experience. Obama has also wrestled with the Vietnam legacy, using doses of American firepower in Libya while still engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan. The authors spent five years interviewing hundreds of officials from every post war administration and conducting extensive research in presidential libraries and archives, and they've produced insight and information never before published. Equal parts taut history, revealing biography, and cautionary tale, Haunting Legacy is must reading for anyone trying to understand the power of the past to influence war-and-peace decisions of the present, and of the future.
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
ISBN: 081572389X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The United States had never lost a war that is, until 1975, when it was forced to flee Saigon in humiliation after losing to what Lyndon Johnson called a "raggedy-ass little fourth-rate country." The legacy of this first defeat has haunted every president since, especially on the decision of whether to put "boots on the ground" and commit troops to war. In Haunting Legacy, the father-daughter journalist team of Marvin Kalb and Deborah Kalb presents a compelling, accessible, and hugely important history of presidential decisionmaking on one crucial issue: in light of the Vietnam debacle, under what circumstances should the United States go to war? The sobering lesson of Vietnam is that the United States is not invincible it can lose a war and thus it must be more discriminating about the use of American power. Every president has faced the ghosts of Vietnam in his own way, though each has been wary of being sucked into another unpopular war. Ford (during the Mayaguez crisis) and both Bushes (Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan) deployed massive force, as if to say, "Vietnam, be damned." On the other hand, Carter, Clinton, and Reagan (to the surprise of many) acted with extreme caution, mindful of the Vietnam experience. Obama has also wrestled with the Vietnam legacy, using doses of American firepower in Libya while still engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan. The authors spent five years interviewing hundreds of officials from every post war administration and conducting extensive research in presidential libraries and archives, and they've produced insight and information never before published. Equal parts taut history, revealing biography, and cautionary tale, Haunting Legacy is must reading for anyone trying to understand the power of the past to influence war-and-peace decisions of the present, and of the future.
Bright English Fun K13-Based Thematic Activity Book For Grade 6
Author: Nina Inayati
Publisher: UMMPress
ISBN: 9797965716
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Bright English adalah Buku Aktivitas Bahasa Inggris yang dirancang khusus untuk siswa dan guru Kelas 6 Sekolah Dasar dengan menggunakan pendekatan Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Tema-tema yang digunakan dalam buku ini selaras dengan tema yang disajikan dalam Kurikulum 2013 oleh DIKNAS, sehingga memungkinkan siswa memperoleh manfaat dari isi dan topik-topik yang sudah tidak asing tapi dieksplorasi dengan menggunakan Bahasa Inggris. Selain itu, buku ini juga kaya akan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal Batu dan Malang Raya secara khusus, serta erat kaitannya dengan nilai dan budaya lokal Indonesia, sehingga sangat sesuai digunakan untuk siswa sekolah dasar di seluruh Indonesia. Diilustrasikan dengan baik untuk anak-anak usia sekolah dasar, buku ini cocok dipakai sebagai buku ajar di kelas maupun buku penunjang pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di luar kelas. Setiap unit dalam buku ini dibagi menjadi Bagian Membaca (Reading), Menulis (Writing) dan Berbicara (Speaking) dengan banyak latihan untuk membantu siswa mempersiapkan ujian bahasa Inggris. Setiap unit juga dilengkapi dengan tips-tips cara efektif belajar Bahasa Inggris, yaitu Grammar Point dan Speaking Corner agar membantu siswa untuk lebih memahami materi yang diberikan secara kontekstual dan komunikatif. Buku ini juga dirancang untuk membantu siswa dengan pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris mandiri. Hal ini untuk mengatasi masalah keterbatasan waktu belajar bahasa Inggris di sekolah, sehingga memberikan lebih banyak sumber daya bagi siswa untuk belajar baik di dalam maupun di luar jam sekolah, baik secara individu maupun kelompok, dengan atau tanpa pengawasan langsung dari guru.
Publisher: UMMPress
ISBN: 9797965716
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Bright English adalah Buku Aktivitas Bahasa Inggris yang dirancang khusus untuk siswa dan guru Kelas 6 Sekolah Dasar dengan menggunakan pendekatan Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Tema-tema yang digunakan dalam buku ini selaras dengan tema yang disajikan dalam Kurikulum 2013 oleh DIKNAS, sehingga memungkinkan siswa memperoleh manfaat dari isi dan topik-topik yang sudah tidak asing tapi dieksplorasi dengan menggunakan Bahasa Inggris. Selain itu, buku ini juga kaya akan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal Batu dan Malang Raya secara khusus, serta erat kaitannya dengan nilai dan budaya lokal Indonesia, sehingga sangat sesuai digunakan untuk siswa sekolah dasar di seluruh Indonesia. Diilustrasikan dengan baik untuk anak-anak usia sekolah dasar, buku ini cocok dipakai sebagai buku ajar di kelas maupun buku penunjang pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di luar kelas. Setiap unit dalam buku ini dibagi menjadi Bagian Membaca (Reading), Menulis (Writing) dan Berbicara (Speaking) dengan banyak latihan untuk membantu siswa mempersiapkan ujian bahasa Inggris. Setiap unit juga dilengkapi dengan tips-tips cara efektif belajar Bahasa Inggris, yaitu Grammar Point dan Speaking Corner agar membantu siswa untuk lebih memahami materi yang diberikan secara kontekstual dan komunikatif. Buku ini juga dirancang untuk membantu siswa dengan pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris mandiri. Hal ini untuk mengatasi masalah keterbatasan waktu belajar bahasa Inggris di sekolah, sehingga memberikan lebih banyak sumber daya bagi siswa untuk belajar baik di dalam maupun di luar jam sekolah, baik secara individu maupun kelompok, dengan atau tanpa pengawasan langsung dari guru.
All About Vietnam: Projects & Activities for Kids
Author: Phuoc Thi Minh Tran
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462922252
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Children will get an inside look at Vietnam's vibrant culture, while learning through fun, hands-on games, songs, and activities! This multicultural children's book is perfect for story time at home or in a classroom, and is one children will come back to time and again. Young readers are introduced to many different aspects of Vietnamese culture, including: A brief look at the nation's history, from its mythological beginnings to its famous kings and heroes Tours of picturesque Halong Bay, the teeming streets of Hanoi and Saigon, the sand dunes of Mui Ne, the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, the imperial palace in Hue, and many more colorful places! Try your hand at making authentic Vietnamese dishes including a Banh Mi sandwich, Fresh Spring Rolls and Moon Cakes to accompany the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration Relive popular folktales and legends like "The Legend of the Areca Nut and the Betel Leaves" and "The Legend of Trong Com" Learn the beloved folk song "The Rice Drum" and the lively dance that accompanies it Experience the sights and sounds of the Tet New Year's celebration as well as other colorful festivals like the Feast of the Wandering Souls, the Mooncake Festival, the Kitchen God Festival, and the Hoi An Lantern Festival Learn to speak a few words of Vietnamese, including greetings and the proper way to say goodbye Make a beaded dragonfly; learn about Vietnamese manners and superstitions; celebrate birthdays, weddings, and important events; and taste the local fruits and delicious street food dishes! Award-winning author Phuoc Thi Minh Tran is a Vietnamese librarian and storyteller who opens windows onto a culture she knows intimately in this lavishly-illustrated book. The charming full-color illustrations and photographs bring Vietnam's history and culture vividly to life.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462922252
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Children will get an inside look at Vietnam's vibrant culture, while learning through fun, hands-on games, songs, and activities! This multicultural children's book is perfect for story time at home or in a classroom, and is one children will come back to time and again. Young readers are introduced to many different aspects of Vietnamese culture, including: A brief look at the nation's history, from its mythological beginnings to its famous kings and heroes Tours of picturesque Halong Bay, the teeming streets of Hanoi and Saigon, the sand dunes of Mui Ne, the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, the imperial palace in Hue, and many more colorful places! Try your hand at making authentic Vietnamese dishes including a Banh Mi sandwich, Fresh Spring Rolls and Moon Cakes to accompany the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration Relive popular folktales and legends like "The Legend of the Areca Nut and the Betel Leaves" and "The Legend of Trong Com" Learn the beloved folk song "The Rice Drum" and the lively dance that accompanies it Experience the sights and sounds of the Tet New Year's celebration as well as other colorful festivals like the Feast of the Wandering Souls, the Mooncake Festival, the Kitchen God Festival, and the Hoi An Lantern Festival Learn to speak a few words of Vietnamese, including greetings and the proper way to say goodbye Make a beaded dragonfly; learn about Vietnamese manners and superstitions; celebrate birthdays, weddings, and important events; and taste the local fruits and delicious street food dishes! Award-winning author Phuoc Thi Minh Tran is a Vietnamese librarian and storyteller who opens windows onto a culture she knows intimately in this lavishly-illustrated book. The charming full-color illustrations and photographs bring Vietnam's history and culture vividly to life.
El-Hi Textbooks and Serials in Print
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835242714
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1188
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835242714
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1188
Book Description
English as a Global Language
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107611806
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107611806
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.
In the Lake of the Woods
Author: Tim O'Brien
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547527047
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
A politician’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O’Brien examines America’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547527047
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
A politician’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O’Brien examines America’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.
Payback
Author: Joe Klein
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451683626
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
"In 1981, while the country was celebrating the end of the Iran hostage crisis, an unemployed Vietnam veteran named Gary Cooper went berserk with a gun, angry over the jubilant welcome the hostages received in contrast to his own homecoming from Vietnam. He was killed in a fight with police. Joe Klein ... tells Cooper's story, as well as the stories of four of the other vets in Cooper's platoon. These stories all begin with an ambush and a grisly battle in the Que Son Valley in 1967, but Payback is less about remembering the war and more about examining its long-term effects on the grunts who fought it. Klein focuses on filling in the next fifteen years of these men's lives after they return home, and his account ... captures the struggles of a whole generation of Vietnam veterans and their families."--Back cover.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451683626
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
"In 1981, while the country was celebrating the end of the Iran hostage crisis, an unemployed Vietnam veteran named Gary Cooper went berserk with a gun, angry over the jubilant welcome the hostages received in contrast to his own homecoming from Vietnam. He was killed in a fight with police. Joe Klein ... tells Cooper's story, as well as the stories of four of the other vets in Cooper's platoon. These stories all begin with an ambush and a grisly battle in the Que Son Valley in 1967, but Payback is less about remembering the war and more about examining its long-term effects on the grunts who fought it. Klein focuses on filling in the next fifteen years of these men's lives after they return home, and his account ... captures the struggles of a whole generation of Vietnam veterans and their families."--Back cover.
A People's History of the United States
Author: Howard Zinn
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780060528423
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
Since its original landmark publication in 1980, A People's History of the United States has been chronicling American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version of history taught in schools -- with its emphasis on great men in high places -- to focus on the street, the home, and the, workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country's greatest battles -- the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women's rights, racial equality -- were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance. Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, A People's History of the United States, which was nominated for the American Book Award in 1981, features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. Revised, updated, and featuring a new after, word by the author, this special twentieth anniversary edition continues Zinn's important contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780060528423
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
Since its original landmark publication in 1980, A People's History of the United States has been chronicling American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version of history taught in schools -- with its emphasis on great men in high places -- to focus on the street, the home, and the, workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country's greatest battles -- the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women's rights, racial equality -- were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance. Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, A People's History of the United States, which was nominated for the American Book Award in 1981, features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. Revised, updated, and featuring a new after, word by the author, this special twentieth anniversary edition continues Zinn's important contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history.
American English Primary Colors 4 Activity Book
Author: Diana Hicks
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521607940
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
American English Primary Colors is a new 4-level course for young learners from six to eleven years old.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521607940
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
American English Primary Colors is a new 4-level course for young learners from six to eleven years old.