Emma Sky

One of the New York Times ' 100 Notable Books of 2015One of Financial Times ' Books of the Year, 2015A New York Times Editors' ChoiceA New Statesman [UK] Essential Book of the Year 2015A Times [UK] Book of the Year 2015Shortlisted for the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for NonfictionShortlisted for the 2016 Orwell PrizeWhen Emma Sky volunteered to help rebuild Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, she had little idea what she was getting in to. Her assignment was only supposed to last three months. She went on to serve there longer than any other senior military or diplomatic figure, giving her an unrivaled perspective of the entire conflict.As the representative of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Kirkuk in 2003 and then the political advisor to US General Odierno from 2007-2010, Sky was valued for her knowledge of the region and her outspoken voice. She became a tireless witness to American efforts to transform a country traumatized by decades of war, sanctions, and brutal dictatorship; to insurgencies and civil war; to the planning and implementation of the surge and the subsequent drawdown of US troops; to the corrupt political elites who used sectarianism to mobilize support; and to the takeover of a third of the country by the Islamic State.With sharp detail and tremendous empathy, Sky provides unique insights into the US military as well as the complexities, diversity, and evolution of Iraqi society. The Unraveling is an intimate insider's portrait of how and why the Iraq adventure failed and contains a unique analysis of the course of the war. Highlighting how nothing that happened in Iraq after 2003 was inevitable, Sky exposes the failures of the policies of both Republicans and Democrats, and the lessons that must be learned about the limitations of power.

Returning to the UK in September 2010 after serving in Iraq as the political adviser to the top American general, Emma Sky felt no sense of homecoming. She soon found herself back in the Middle East traveling through a region in revolt. In a Time of Monsters bears witness to the demands of young people for dignity and justice during the Arab Spring; the inability of sclerotic regimes to reform; the descent of Syria into civil war; the rise of the Islamic State; and the flight of refugees to Europe. With deep empathy for its people and an extensive understanding of the Middle East, Sky makes a complex region more comprehensible. A great storyteller and observational writer, Sky also reveals the ties that bind the Middle East to the West and how blowback from the West's interventions in the region contributed to the British vote to leave the European Union and to the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States.

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Have you ever wished on a dandelion puff and wondered where it went? Can you guess what the brown bear has wished for? The Wishing Woods is a charming picture book for children ages 3-5 years old. This whimsical rhyming story paints a picture about how wishes can become dreams or goals. It tells the story of a bear who makes wishes on dandelions, and what happens when he gets an idea on how to make his wish come true. Have you ever wanted something so bad that you decide it's time to take some action?To enhance the story line and learning experience, ask your child questions as you read the story and look through the pictures, together. Can you tell how bear's wish has come true at the end of the story? What might they wish for? Help them set small goals that they can achieve with little or no help with so they can develop their self confidence and have a sense of accomplishment.*The paperback and hardcover editions have a special page in the front of the book for your child to write their wishes or goals on.

What are these silly pigeons up to? Dizzy Pigeon is a quirky picture book for children ages 3-5 years. It is chock full of witty humor, directional phrases, and opposites. So many things going on makes pigeon dizzy. Up, down, left, right, East, West. Silly pigeons at their best! The pigeons add some dialogue of their own throughout the story for some additional laughs.Take a seat and have a laugh or two with your child and find out what the silly pigeons are up to.

"And they shall be my people, and I will be their God." - Jeremiah 32:38 This small book of poems demonstrates a small fraction of the beauty and glory of that phrase. What it means for us to be God's people, and for Him to be our God. Enjoy a compilation of different topics and ideas addressing the wonder of who we are to God, and who He is to us.

Le travail fastidieux qui consiste à tracer les cases est déjà fait ici ! Tu n'as plus qu'à créer tes histoires. Différents types de bulles sont également disposés afin de te faciliter la tâche, alors tu n'as plus aucune excuse...lance-toi !- Ce livre s'adresse à tous. Ceux qui ont une âme d'artiste, qu'ils soient débutant ou pas.- Idéal à offrir à tous les enfants, garçons ou filles et adultes qui aiment l'univers des mangas.- 120 pages pour créer tout un monde...- Un livre très original et unique pour faire plaisir ou se faire plaisir.- Démontrez votre talent auprès de votre famille, de vos amis et même au monde entier...- Un excellent moyen de combler l'ennui, d'éloigner l'enfant des écrans.- Il ne sera plus simple spectateur mais véritable acteur en développant lui-même ses histoires. Du conte de fée aux batailles spatiales et autres mondes extraordinaires... Sa seule limite est son imagination- Enfants comme adultes peuvent passer du temps ensemble sur ce livre d'activité créative.-

The Endless Journey is a deeply moving tale set on the vast savannah, following the intertwined paths of Kito, a young elephant with a restless heart and Wazi, a brave yet humble wildebeest. Follow their journey of danger, friendship and discovery through sweeping landscapes. The story explores courage, belonging and connection.The journey never ends, it only changes shape, like the river meeting the sea.