Set against the backdrop of 1950, a sixteen-year-old boy navigates the complexities of life while living with Urs, a gentle giant, in a rundown cabin by the Nawaakamig River. Their simple existence is threatened by a developer's greed, leading to a series of tragic events that impact the local community, including transient visitors. As the boy interacts with the elite and an Ojibwa community, he gathers wisdom from each experience, ultimately seeking to understand himself and confront the injustices around him.
The founder -- Shadow diplomacy -- War by other means -- Chasing respectability -- Between truth and lies -- Diplomacy in retreat -- Selective integration -- Rethinking capitalism -- The fightback -- Ambition realized -- Overreach.
This work uncovers the untold story of China's ascent to global superpower status through the lens of its diplomats. It explores the country's evolution from an isolated communist state to a significant global player, highlighting the experiences of those on the front lines—China's diplomats. Offering a unique perspective on the geopolitical shifts of the last fifty years, the narrative reveals how early diplomats, steeped in discipline and communist ideology, navigated a world dominated by capitalism, a model established by revolutionary leader Zhou Enlai that persists today despite China's rapid transformation. The inner workings of the Chinese government remain largely misunderstood as the nation emerges as the world's second-largest economy and a military force. The diplomats embody the ongoing struggle between insecurity and self-assurance, both domestically and internationally. Known as "wolf warriors," they adopt a combative stance in defending Chinese interests, often working in pairs to monitor ideological adherence. Drawing on the memoirs of over a hundred retired diplomats and Peter Martin's firsthand reporting, this groundbreaking book intertwines history with contemporary events, offering essential insights into China's quest for global power from an insider's perspective.
"Samuel Johnson is one of the great figures of English literature, perhaps the most quoted English writer after Shakespeare. This new biography, the first substantial one for thirty years, illuminates the Johnson that James Boswell, Johnson's famous biographer, never knew: the awkward and suffering youth, the unsuccessful schoolmaster, the eccentric marriage, his early years in London in the 1740s scratching a living, the epic struggle to produce the Dictionary. He was in many ways very much the outsider. These aspects of Johnson radically modify the conventional picture of him as the supremely confident dispenser of robust common sense. Peter Martin portrays a Johnson wracked by recriminations, self-doubt and depression - a man whose religious faith seems only to have deepened his fears."--Jacket.
Peter Martin recounts the patriotic fervor in the early American republic to produce a definitive national dictionary that would rival Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. But what began as a cultural war of independence from Britain devolved into a battle among lexicographers, authors, scholars, and publishers, all vying for dictionary supremacy and shattering forever the dream of a unified American language.
A breathtaking photographic odyssey through the Carpathians and Subcarpathians, Polish Uplands, Lakeland, Pomerania and the Sudeten, Silesia, Wielkopolska, Mazovia & Podlasie Lowlands.
Angie's positive pregnancy test triggers a harrowing journey filled with heartbreak and despair, contrasting the typical joy associated with such news. As she navigates this nightmare, the emotional turmoil and challenges she faces reveal deeper themes of loss and resilience.
This stunning coffee table book explores the influence of the Space Race on design, showcasing iconic pieces from the Space Age. Featuring brilliant photography and insightful texts, it celebrates revolutionary designs like the Marshmallow Sofa and Tulip Chair, reflecting the era's high-tech aesthetics and cultural impact.
