New Releases by Tom Rogers

The phrase "trinity of war" represents the intimate cooperation of the government, the military, and, most importantly, the people of the nation in the context of military action. With this cooperation, each member of this trinity better understands the issues prior to a fully committed war. Without this close cooperation, history has shown, success is highly unlikely. Limited War delves into the criteria that determines whether a war is necessary and, once a decision is made to go to war, what is needed from the government, the military, and the people in order to win. The book revisits the mistakes and successes of six wars-the American War of Independence, War of 1812, Anglo-Irish War, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Iraq War-and discusses how the processes for either entering or avoiding war should change.

This BLANK DRAWING Sketchbook is for kid Gamer boys who love to draw, doodle, do small drawings every day. Suitable for drawing in pencil, pen, felt-tip pen, and expressing all his creativity and imagination. Boys and Teens will be able to draw in this pretty Sketchpad decorated with a small discreet image in the bottom corner of each page. The essence of this Sketchbook is empty white pages that will accommodate all of the child''s creative drawings. To offer as a birthday and Christmas gift to your son, your nephew, your grandson, your cousin, your brother.... This is what you get : * Empty white pages Drawing Book to express all the artistic creativity of the child * Blank empty white pages, no lines * A very small discreet and cool Illustration in the bottom corner of each page to sparkle inspiration and imagination * 109 pages in total * Pretty Cool and Cute Cover that will please and motivate the child whenever they want to draw or scribble And above all, to the pleasure and beauty of the passion for drawing !

"Mateo gets put to the test when his grandfather''s secret spell book is stolen!"--Back cover.

Getting Your FREE Bonus Download this book, read it to the end and see "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter after the conclusion. Rope Projects: 25 Awesome Things to Make With Rope The rope is often used to tie your stuff or carry some heavy items from one place to another. You can use the rope to decorate your home because there are various DIY projects for everyone to follow. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects are becoming very famous nowadays. These projects are available with step by step instructions, and you can use them to draw different items for your house. Numerous DIY rope projects will help you to make decorations and items for regular use. You can use the rope to make a swing, wrap a rope around a cylindrical object or make a basket with rope. This book offers: Essential Things Required for Rope Projects Creative Things to Do with a Rope Wrapping Projects with Rope Stylish Projects with Your Rope These projects will help you to improve your house because you can design wall hangings, fabric arts, furniture building and other items. You can show your creativity by giving an accurate picture of your imagination. You have to visualize your vision. With the help of these projects, you will be able to recycle your resources. You can involve your children in these projects. DIY rope projects will help you to increase your proficiency. It proves helpful to learn new skills and increase your confidence. In this book, you will be able to get the advantage of 25 beautiful DIY projects. These projects will help you to use rope in a creative way and create lots of beautiful items. Download your E book "Rope Projects: 25 Awesome Things to Make With Rope" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

Read along with Disney! Elena decides to host one big Navidad celebration in the park so everyone can celebrate together. But each community is trying to prove that their traditions are the best. Can Elena help her subjects see what the holidays are really about? Follow along with the word for word narration to find out!

"Based on the episode "Navidad" written by Craig Gerber for the series created by Craig Gerber."

***50 MAGNIFICENT DESIGNS *** Are you ready to relieve stress and get creative? Our Express Yourself: Explore Your Creativity With These 50 Magnificent Designs is just what you need. You''ll benefit by reducing your stress and anxiety after a long, hard day. Coloring has also been shown to increase your creativity. How does coloring help stress for adults? It''s been scientifically proven to help you take your attention away from your problems. This is the first step to stress relief. Because coloring regulates your amygdala, you get therapeutic relief from stress. You get a small dose of dopamine when you color which helps reduce anxiety and fear. Neuroscience has proven that when we stimulate this area of our brain to produce positive feelings, it can literally rewire our brains. Coloring can now be thought of as a very inexpensive and creative therapy session. Since it requires focus, even if you only color for a short period of time, it can improve symptoms associated with ADD. Why choose this coloring book? This book provides 50 patterns to provide you with the ultimate coloring experience. You get to be creative and be transported back in time to your carefree childhood days. It''s time to unwind with one of the most popular relaxation methods available: adult coloring. Find out for yourself just why adult coloring has become amazingly popular. Choose the best picture that suits your day and start coloring. Our digital version means that you can print out high quality digital images and color until your heart''s content!

Powered by faith, trust, and pixie dust, Tinker Bell and her friends each have unique talents, and whenever Pixie Hollow is in trouble, these fairy friends work together to set things right. Come along on the adventure of a lifetime in this thrilling graphic novel!

A beautifully illustrated funny alphabet, full of delightful quirky details and unusual characters. The most entertaining alphabet in the world ever.

John Berryman (1914-1972) was one of the most important American poets and men of letters of the twentieth century. A major preoccupation of his work was his life-long quest for religious truth, in particular, his critical investigations into the claims of his lost Christian faith - a faith he portrays as being extinguished at the age of twelve by his father''s suicide, but dramatically reawakened four decades later by his encounter in the alcoholics'' ward with the ''God of Rescue''. This book constitutes the first full-length study to be published on this important, yet often neglected, aspect of Berryman''s writings. The author establishes a narrative of conflict and conversion in Berryman''s poetry, which explores the mysterious relationship between grace and free will, and the limits both of the will and of belief that the poet encounters in the face of human suffering and the existence of evil. The closely researched commentary takes the reader from Berryman''s largely uncharted early verse through to The Dream Songs and his final ''post-conversion'' poetry. Drawing on many previously unpublished writings by Berryman, the author demonstrates how the poet''s religious experiences and research are crucial for an informed interpretation of this often challenging body of work.

In this fascinating and humorous guide, author Tom Rogers examines the real science behind stunts, plots, and special effects without ruining the fun of your favorite, universe-breaking action movies. Building on the work of the Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics website (http://www.intuitor.com/moviephysics/), this book questions classic 80s and 90s movies on 20 different topics, including: Can you ignite gasoline with the flick of a cigarette? What would "shrinking the kids" actually require? Would an explosion in space look like a scene from Star Wars? An informative romp through classic movies, Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics reveals the basic laws of physics and how Hollywood breaks them all—perfect for armchair Einsteins, movie buffs, or engaging lessons in the science classroom.

Do you live in the public eye--a fishbowl? Tom Rogers draws from 15 years experience as a parish pastor to provide uplifting, inspirational messages containing both empathy and humor for those who live out their lives in front of others.

This reference analyzes and chronicles the Soviet occupation of and withdrawal from Afghanistan in the period from 1973 to 1990 by an observer in the area who relied on a variety of sources and cross-checked them carefully. The analysis of events leading to the Soviet withdrawal covers the important negotiations and relates them to the historic changes that were taking place in the Soviet Union and in its relationships to the rest of the world. This analysis and chronology is indispensable to students and researchers assessing the final years of the Soviet Union, events in Afghanistan, and current problems. A brief introduction precedes a discussion of the international implications of Soviet policy in Afghanistan, a description of the negotiations following years of crisis from 1973 to 1986, an analysis of the Soviet decision to withdraw, and the final years from 1988 to 1990. The chronology covering the Soviet intervention and withdrawal is detailed and occupies the main portion of this reference. An index makes important detail easily accessible to students and researchers in history, political science, military studies, and Soviet and Asian affairs.