It has been termed an insurgency, a revolution, a guerrilla war, and a conventional war. As David J. Silbey demonstrates in this taut, compelling history, the 1899 Philippine-American War was in fact all of these. Played out over three distinct conflicts--one fought between the Spanish and the allied United States and Filipino forces; one fought between the United States and the Philippine Army of Liberation; and one fought between occupying American troops and an insurgent alliance of often divided Filipinos--the war marked America's first steps as a global power and produced a wealth of lessons learned and forgotten. In A War of Frontier and Empire, Silbey traces the rise and fall of President Emilio Aguinaldo, as Aguinaldo tries to liberate the Philippines from colonial rule only to fail, devastatingly, before a relentless American army. He tracks President McKinley's decision to commit troops and fulfill a divinely inspired injunction to "uplift and civilize" despite the protests of many Americans. Most important, Silbey provides a clear lens to view the Philippines as, in the crucible of war, it transforms itself from a territory divided by race, ethnicity, and warring clans into a cohesive nation on the path to independence. Views: 463
Three short historical romance stories from USA Today bestselling author Callie Hutton.My True Love Gave to Me: After one night of unbridled passion with Marcus, Viscount Weatherby, Lady Surrey--then Lady Emma--was whisked off the marriage mart by her parents, and betrothed to a man old enough to be her grandfather. Three years later, she is a widow, and Marcus has returned from India. Will he win Emma back? Or will her secret turn him from her forever?Band of Gold: Spencer and Aileen Kramer are about to finalize their divorce, due to a tragedy that tore them apart. Spencer convinces Aileen to spend Valentine weekend with him to give their marriage one more chance. Will he succeed?Love and War: Peter Wilson is back from the battlefield and ready to go on with his life, despite his injury. But he never forgot the woman he left behind, who married another man right after he left. Deanie Lawrence, now a widow, wants to explain why she married so quickly. Will Peter be able to set aside his bitterness to allow himself to hear her out? Views: 463
Three short pieces dealing with unusual circumstances and misbehaving body parts. "The Oddly Even Couple", a first date that will never be forgotten- or ever fully remembered. "One Hand Clapping", but the wearer insists it doesn't belong to him. "Social Dynamics for the Teflon Mind", an anti-lullaby for the dispossessed.Three short pieces of people dealing with unusual circumstances and misbehaving body parts. "The Oddly Even Couple" go on a first date that will never be forgotten. Or ever fully remembered. "One Hand Clapping", but the wearer of the hand insists that it doesn't belong to him. "Social Dynamics for the Teflon Mind", an anti-lullaby for the dispossessed. Views: 463
Michael, an artist charged with a crime he claims he didn’t commit, and John, a self-confessed heroin smuggler, are brought together in the primitive and over-crowded prison infamously known as the BANGKOK HILTON.Michael, an artist charged with a crime he claims he didn’t commit, and John, a self-confessed heroin smuggler, are brought together in the primitive and over-crowded prison infamously known as the BANGKOK HILTON. Michael fights for his freedom, while John, resigned to his fate, wants only to regain his dignity. Michael's grandfather, a once brilliant lawyer, is brought out of retirement and flies to Bangkok to fight a case in a city where justice is bought and sold to the highest bidder and corruption is the oil that greases the wheels in the Land of Smiles. Running out of time and unable to find the only witness, he searches for another way to succeed in what seems a hopeless case. Meanwhile, in order to survive the most appalling conditions in jail, Michael and John must make the best of a dire situation as they wait for their separate fates to be decided. Will justice be served or will they see out the next ten years in that hell-hole of a prison? Simon Palmer is a screen-writer and new novelist who lives in Bangkok and has spent months researching this novel visiting an Australian inmate called Mitchel Blake inside the Bangkok Hilton. This book is a must read for anyone thinking about taking risks in the Land of Smiles. Think twice. Palmer was born in a small fishing town called Whitby in North Yorkshire. He had an interest in drama at an early age and attended the 'Lee Strasberg School of Method Acting' in London. His father was a lyricist/musician and Simon discovered he could also write. He had written his own lyrics and poems since he was seven, but then discovered at acting school that he could write much more. After writing short stories, monologues and duologues, he went onto to write two screenplays that were both sold. He has now set his sights on novel writing and has two novels about to be released with Spanking Pulp Press. Views: 463
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 463
When a string of increasingly brutal serial murders spills into his jurisdiction, William Coe, a Homicide detective stricken with OCD and an eidetic memory, is forced to search for answers as the body count grows. As clues begin to surface, Coe starts to wonder about the exact nature of the killer he’s after. In a game of cat and mouse that could make or break his career, he’s forced to follow... Views: 463
In preparing this volume the author has been guided by his own platform experience extending over twelve years. During that time he has given hundreds of public recitals before audiences of almost every description, and in all parts of the country. It may not be considered presumptuous, therefore, for him to offer some practical suggestions on the art of entertaining and holding an audience, and to indicate certain selections which he has found have in themselves the elements of success. The "encore fiend," as he is sometimes called, is so ubiquitous and insistent that no speaker or reader can afford to ignore him, and, indeed, must prepare for him in advance. To find material that will satisfy him in one or in a dozen of the ordinary books of selections is an almost impossible task. It is only too obvious that many compilations of the kind are put together by persons who have had little or no practical platform experience. In an attempt to remedy this defect this volume has been prepared. Views: 463
The clues are hidden in the kidnapper's words. Can the message be decoded in time? When Zoe, the five-year-daughter of a powerful Senator, is abducted, the FBI brings in Special Agent MacKenzie Graham, a forensic psycholinguist, to analyze the written threats of the vengeful kidnapper. An expert at what she does, Kenzie probes criminal minds more accurately than she does her own heart. Working alongside fellow FBI agent John Crowfeather, Kenzie refuses to acknowledge her mysterious attraction to John, and continues to build walls she believes will protect her not only from men but God as well. John is no fan of hers, either, but they have little time to dwell on it as the case grows more dangerous. When the perpetrator begins posting messages on the Internet, the race is on to save Zoe. Can Kenzie and John rescue the girl before it's too late? Or will their misguided convictions cost a little girl her life? Views: 463
Have you ever wondered if curses really do exist? Marty's grandfather always said that superstition was nothing more than nonsense that hindered fools from discovery, but now Marty's not so sure. Ever since his grandfather, a world-renowned archeologist discovered a tomb in Egypt his family has been plagued with tragedy.Kyera is fourteen years old, almost fifteen. She's a good student, responsible, and plays for the softball team. So when her mother doesn't allow her to leave the house on Friday night- YET AGAIN, Kyera takes matters into her own hands. She simply unlocks her bedroom window and gives herself a new curfew, going to that party she was invited to.She's okay when she realizes the party is not what she thought it would be. But things take a turn for the worst when her friend deserts her and leaves her with a guy named Nate. She ends up in a scary situation that she will not soon forget. Views: 462
A ravaged planet. A formidable enemy. And now something deadly is lurking in space …The Earth is burning, the result of vicious sabotage on the terraforming programme that was meant to save it ... Two hundred nuclear weapons have been launched at key targets across the planet ... An alien species is gathering warships while the world sleeps, unable to defend itself ... A ruthless cybernetic army is about to erase all traces of life in the bunkers, controlled by their Queen ... And a genetic timebomb is ticking in the bodies of the only people who can put an end to this deadly assault. Dan Tracy must face his worst fears as he stares his new enemy directly in the eyes. But only one can survive the final battle in space, only one will make it out alive ... Buy Regeneration to finish humanity's biggest battle today!What readers are... Views: 462
From the end of the world at the hands of Ragnarok, to the Science-Fiction war which seeks to end our very existence, Dark Days collects a selection of Chris Harris's stories and poems from a range of different genres.Explore the life of The Lonely Child, delve into the Sins of Man, before going back to a mundane existence inside the living Box.Have you ever done something you know you shouldn’t?Everyone has a limit… …and Crystal is steadily getting closer to hers. She thought she could escape the SOT, but now they have her and there seems to be no way out. Some people think she has everything, but she knows she has nothing. Is she ever going to break free? And is the mysterious Juda a friend or foe? Everyone is scared of something… …and fear is the worst enemy of all. Crystal wants to hold on, but her fears enable the SOT to drag her to darker depths than she ever thought possible; depths from which she must claw her way back if she is ever going to regain her freedom. The pressure is on, and Crystal must either fight or be broken. It all comes down to one question: Who will she surrender to? Surrender is a suspenseful Christian Teen and New Adult fiction novel.Categories: Christian action and adventure, Christian fiction series, Christian paranormal, Christian romance, Christian supernatural fiction, Christian suspense, Christian New Adult fiction, African American Christian fiction, fame and celebrity. Views: 462
Free-form, prose poetry. Meditative. Wild. Painting with words. Musical words.Jayde Santiago only has two goals when turning 18: keep the partying to a minimum and stay away from her off again on again ex-boyfriend Antonio. None of this matters when she meets Kohl a few days before. He is a dark eyed stranger that is telling her things she never thought were possible...but is it the truth? Are all the stories really true about the Amazon? Can the place she only heard about in stories growing up actually be real? Could she really be Encantado? Kohl has been searching for the lost daughter since the beginning of his reign over Encante-North. Yet, he has no luck until he finds a green eyed beauty walking past him, effectively halting his search. Will he be able to look past her beauty to stop a war that has killed everyone he has ever loved? Views: 462
