Barbara Victor brings a rare depth of understanding to the complexities of the Middle East, informed by her extensive background as a former specialist for the U.S. State Department. Her career as a journalist, which includes interviewing pivotal regional leaders, grants her a unique vantage point on the politics and human dynamics that shape her prose. Through her writing, she delves into themes of passion, conflict, and the fragility of human connection, with a style lauded for its insight and urgency. Victor imbues her narratives with an authenticity and emotional resonance that draws readers into a world of intrigue and personal drama.
Quiero Tocar El Saxofon by Victor M. Barba is a great book for learning how to play the sax. If you want to play in school bands, jazz bands, or just for yourself, you need this book, because is simple and easy to understand, starting with just one note.
"By presenting the intimate personal history of the first five female bombers who have succeeded in blowing themselves up, as well as the troubling stories of some of those who've tried and failed, the author reveals not only the crushing poverty and religious zealotry that one might suspect as motivating factors in their fall, but also a startling emotional component to their death wishes: their broken dreams and blighted inner lives. Victor shows, without dismissing or diminishing the horror of their actions, how far a person can be pushed when she is convinced she has nothing to lose."--BOOK JACKET.
The book provides a comprehensive account of Aung San Suu Kyi's pivotal role in opposing Burma's military regime, detailing her journey and the broader struggle for democracy. It includes a new afterword that reflects on significant developments from 1998 until her release from house arrest in 2002, offering insight into her resilience and the political landscape of Burma during this tumultuous period.
Gabriella abandons her glamorous photo journalist life to return to Long Island for the funeral of her ex-husband. She is reminded why she left in the first place. The unfriendly atmosphere of her ex's family. But new love is around the corner.