Joseph Smith Books

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Focusing on the evolution of U.S.-Latin American diplomatic relations, this comprehensive volume spans from the late eighteenth century to contemporary times. It highlights key historical milestones, including the Monroe Doctrine and the Reagan Doctrine, while emphasizing America's economic and military influence in the region. The book features a detailed chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and extensive cross-referenced entries on significant events, figures, and policies, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students of international relations.

Exploring the intense realities of law enforcement, this personal account follows a police officer's evolution from rookie to seasoned cop in a major Canadian city. The narrative reveals the emotional toll of confronting domestic violence, sexual assaults, and life-threatening situations. Through vivid storytelling, the author shares insights into the challenges and stark truths of policing, contrasting the romanticized image often portrayed in recruitment materials. This compelling journey offers a raw glimpse into the complexities of police work and its profound impact on those who serve.

Spanning five centuries, this comprehensive account chronicles Brazil's transformation from a colonial outpost to a major South American power. It explores the Portuguese colonization, the emergence of a diverse society, and the economic fluctuations of the sugar and mining industries. Following independence in 1822 and the establishment of a republic in 1889, the narrative details political, economic, social, and diplomatic developments up to the presidency of Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The book also includes a Guide to Further Reading for deeper exploration.

The Book of Mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God's dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains, as does the Bible, the fulness of the everlasting gospel.

"A daring novel that achieves the most difficult of challenges: to alter slightly the world for the reader." The Observer"Smith reaches a crucial point: there is a bit of wolf in each of us." Time Out"I'm the wolf, the reaper of life: the predator. I attack with my eyes open and see death bright and fierce jump on the look of my prey. I'm the wolf, the shadow that brings the light of death, a life that gives freedom fearful and wrestlers in droves and ending the suffering of the weak. I have been with many to hear their last breaths, to hold them, to bring them down, to rip them as they moan and fight for the life which they had discarded and forgotten to live, to warm and reawaken them finally within the fire of its end."

This analysis delves into US diplomatic relations with Latin America from 1776 to the late twentieth century, highlighting key themes like international relations structure and the pursuit of American national interests. It examines the roles of diplomacy, cultural imperialism, and the use of economic and military power, offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of these interactions over time.

The book argues that liberal democracy is fundamentally responsible for environmental destruction and climate change, presenting compelling evidence to support this claim. It explores how the structures and processes inherent in democratic systems contribute to ecological degradation, challenging conventional views on governance and environmental policy. Through its provocative analysis, the text invites readers to reconsider the relationship between political systems and environmental sustainability.