New Releases by John Kerry

In ''Vietnam Veterans Against the War Statement'', readers are presented with a powerful historical document that encapsulates the fervent objection to U.S. military engagement in Vietnam. John Kerry, who would later become a prominent figure in American politics, provides a raw and authoritative voice for the disenfranchised Vietnam War veterans. His testimony before the U.S. Senate on April 22, 1971, is meticulously transcribed, capturing the somber tone and the persuasive rhetoric used during the Fulbright Hearings. Kerry''s speech is an emblematic piece of the antiwar movement''s literature, showcasing both the narrative resolve of those who served and the critical shift in public opinion during a tumultuous era in American history. As a decorated Navy veteran, John Kerry''s passionate advocacy characterized by first-hand experiences bestowed a significant credibility to his address. His involvement in the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) exemplified the evolution of his public service commitment, from combat to conscientious resistance. The speech stands as a confluence of Kerry''s combat knowledge, political acumen, and evolving view on warfare – aspects that would later inform his long-standing political career and perspectives on foreign policy. For scholars, history enthusiasts, and students of political rhetoric, ''Vietnam Veterans Against the War Statement'' is an indispensable text. Through Kerry''s eloquent discourse, it provides a detailed examination of the moral and ethical challenges faced by veterans who returned with a mission to end the war. The book is a profound resource for understanding the complexities of war from those who bore its gravest costs, and is a compelling call to scrutinize the ramifications of military interventions both past and present.

The core goal of this thesis project is to formalize the complex system that exists naturally in a formal classroom environment. The three factors that are considered in this study are the roles of the student, the roles of the teacher, and the respective environments from which these members arise and how these act as determinants of curriculum development and design. At the curricular scale, educational practices should be treated as a complex system composed of various inherently connected concepts and exchanges of ideas and ways of knowing. This synthesis of previous work and ongoing research efforts employs a network theory mediated analysis to investigate the affordances of curriculum and, in particular, its alignment with student learning processes. Via the utilization of various lenses of network theory, connected curriculum design, and modern learning curve theory, this body of research generates the postulate that education is inherently a complex system at various scales and stages of the learning process. Therefore, the task of a proper educator lies in elucidating these connections and helping students make their own connections. A network theoretic perspective of the precalculus curriculum proves to be helpful in identifying and motivating key features of the subject as they appear in course texts. Of these, hubs and time-series developments of relevant computed metrics have been particularly useful in mapping the alignment between the preset goals of the precalculus course, as identified in previous literature and execution of taxonomic principles. At the same time, this analysis has also been valuable in identifying the trajectory of the textbook curricula to adequately prepare precalculus students for success in calculus and beyond. Highly successful texts retain inherent commonalities, including the display of a power law with respect to frequency distribution of connected topics (a = 0.05). The most well-connected topics (hubs) are regarded as necessary markers of classroom discourse, and the extent to which they are considered in taxonomical goals is measured with respect to the empirical distributions of both the intended curriculum and enacted curriculum. Moreover, the implications of this work seek to assist in the optimization of the complex system synthesizing various feedback-based designs within educator roles, student response, and the interactions between the two as they pertain to various stages of the curriculum development process. This allows both students and educators alike to personalize learning through standardized exhaustive procedure and provide an equity-based environment conducive towards ''meaning making'' or assigning new meaning from the foundation of old ideas. The results of this study aim to not only provide a deeper understanding of how intended and enacted curriculums interact with each other, but also considers to what extent the components of an andragogical system can be refined via the magnitude of their presence in both course materials and feedback provided directly by active participants in the learning environment.

John Kerry''s testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee delves into the complexities of international diplomacy, highlighting his vast experience and knowledge in the field. Written in a clear and concise manner, the book provides valuable insights into Kerry''s perspective on key foreign policy issues. Kerry''s articulate presentation and compelling arguments make this testimony a must-read for those interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities in international relations. His diplomatic approach and strategic thinking are reflected in his words, making this book a significant contribution to the literary landscape of political discourse. As a former Secretary of State and a seasoned politician, Kerry brings a unique perspective to his testimony, drawing upon his wealth of experience in dealing with global challenges. Overall, John Kerry''s testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is a thought-provoking and informative read that sheds light on the intricacies of international politics.

An instant New York Times bestseller, John Kerry’s revealing memoir offers “a detailed record of an important life…frank, thoughtful, and clearly written…A bittersweet reminder of what the country once demanded of its leaders” (The New York Times Book Review). Every Day Is Extra is John Kerry’s candid personal story. A Yale graduate, Kerry enlisted in the US Navy in 1966, and served in Vietnam. He returned home highly decorated but disillusioned, and he testified powerfully before Congress as a young veteran opposed to the war. Kerry was elected to the Senate in 1984, eventually serving five terms. In 2004 he was the Democratic presidential nominee and came within one state—Ohio—of winning. He succeeded Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State in 2013. In that position he tried to find peace in the Middle East; dealt with the Syrian civil war while combatting ISIS; and negotiated the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate agreement. “In these pages Kerry shows remarkable honesty, depth, even spirituality…There is remarkable poignancy—not the usual currency of the career politician and the country’s top diplomat” (The Boston Globe). A witness to some of the most important events of our recent history, Kerry tells wonderful stories about colleagues Ted Kennedy and John McCain, as well as President Obama and other major figures. He writes movingly of recovering his faith while in the Senate, and how he deplores the hyper-partisanship that has infected Washington. Every Day Is Extra “draws back the curtain on a life you thought you knew, but turns out to be a bit different…A surprisingly personal book” (The Washington Post) that shows Kerry for the dedicated, witty, and authentic man that he is and provides forceful testimony for the importance of diplomacy and American leadership to address the increasingly complex challenges of a more globalized world.

Two years have passed since Sammy returned from Perseopia. She was gone less than a week, yet she came back changed. Something inside her has awoken. She can sense people''s intentions, is able to affect objects with her mind. And there''s no one she can talk to about it. Her mother won''t acknowledge her made-up fantasy stories and Esther, the old market woman, never returned for the bracelet. Sammy needs answers and her only hope for them lies back in Perseopia. Journey back to the vara with Sammy Ellis as she''s once again thrust into the Fungi Forest to fend for herself. Discover the events that led up to her first visit and learn of the fallout she created in her wake.

A young-adult fantasy adventure unlike anything you’ve read before. Imagine the Neverending story, spliced with Howl’s Moving Castle viewed through a Guillermo del Toro fever dream. ‘The writing is incredibly slick and polished, the universe so rich, vibrant and complex, the story so fascinating and well-paced. If this book exploded overnight and became a massive success, it would be well deserved. '' Goodreads Reviewer, five stars. ------- There exists a secret realm outside our own, the original Garden of Eden, sealed from the rest of the world and populated with the fittest of men and women. A paradise that became ravaged by smog that choked out the skies. Now the realm exists in darkness and its people need a champion, a chosen one to save them from the poison that cloaks the land and threatens to smother its inhabitants. That’s what they needed. They got sixteen-year-old Sammy Ellis instead. Her only responsibility was to help the “chosen one” open a gateway into the realm. But, not only has she entered the land in their place, she’s also locked them out in the process. Sammy finds herself lost in a twilight land of giant mushrooms and pursued by dark forces. Can she find a way home so the true chosen one can return or has the realm been doomed by her actions?

"The Bank of Credit and Commerce International remains today, 30 years after its founding, a byword for corruption, influence peddling, bribery, crony capitalism, phony audits, money laundering, and worse. It managed to stave off crises with "too big to fail" arguments and friends in high places. Here, in full documentary splendor, we see the genesis of the term "bankster" and the stunning failure of the same roster of government agencies caught napping before the panic of 2008. This December 1992 document is the final draft of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee report. It was released by Congress but co-author Sen. Hank Brown, reportedly acting at the behest of Henry Kissinger, pressed for the deletion of a few passages, particularly re: Kissinger Associates. As a result, the final hardcopy version of the report, as published originally by the Government Printing Office, is less complete than the version you now hold in your hands. Long out of print and available only electronically, this report is here presented in a new edition designed for readability and easy reference." -- Page [4] of cover.

An inspiring celebration of courageous American innovators who are transforming the way we protect and care for the world we live in

When Steve Johnson decides to purchase a small cabin in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, he doesn''t realize that he is about to embark on a fantastic adventure. And that all it would take was the discovery of a lone human finger bond... In Crayton''s market, Angry Melissa is up to something. But Steve, a stranger in this remote little town, has no idea what. Then he gets into a car wreck - did Melissa have something to do with this? Steve finds himself embroiled in a dark struggle against the evil of Angry Melissa and the demon Ngoth. From the continual evil visions, dreamscapes and halluciinations to time trave, the action of "Lost Soul" never stops

In more than three decades of public service, from the battlefields of Vietnam to the floor of the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has proven himself to be one of our country’s great statesmen. A leader noted as much for his independence as for his integrity, he has always been inspired by the principles of democracy to fight to hold the political system accountable, to make it a government that is truly of its people and for its people. A Call to Service is Senator Kerry’s vision for America, reaching across partisan and ideological divides to identify the common ground of our ideals, values, and experiences, and in that common ground finding the inspiration to address the six critical challenges that face us all. Those challenges—a multilateral policy for defining a role for America on the world stage, a productive economy that benefits everyone, an education system that prepares our young for the future, a health-care system that is both affordable and of the highest quality, an energy plan that protects the environment and enables us to achieve energy independence, and the revival of committed citizenship—are united by the common element of service. The call to service is nothing less than a call to rebuild the commonwealth, a call upon the greatest resource we have, our people, to fulfill its vast potential for achievement and to make our great country even greater.

Qui est John Kerry ? Que veut-il pour l''Amérique et pour le monde ? Le candidat officiel des démocrates à la prochaine élection présidentielle américaine prend lui-même la plume pour raconter sa vie, dire ses espoirs et ses convictions, présenter son programme. Ses références ? Roosevelt, Kennedy, Clinton. Ce sont décidément deux styles, deux politiques, deux Amériques qui s''affronteront en novembre prochain.

Letter forwarding request from Dr. Michael Grodin and Dr. Marie Norredam for immediate investigation into allegations of torture and other mistreatment of suspected al Qaeda detainees.

In a groundbreaking indictment, the nation''s foremost expert on international crime describes global crime organizations from Asia to South America, Europe to Africa, and shows why they are the single greatest threat to our nation''s security.