Cam simpson (26 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceThe shocking story of the massacre of a group of Nepalese men working as Defense contractors for the United States Government during the Iraq War, and the widow who dedicated her life to finding justice for her husband and the other victims?a riveting tale of courageous heroes, corporate war profiteers, international business, exploitation, trafficking, and human rights in the age of global capitalism that reveals how modern power truly works.In August of 2004, twelve men left their village in Nepal for jobs at a five-star luxury hotel in Amman, Jordan. They had no idea that they had actually been hired for sub-contract work on an American military base in Iraq. But fate took an even darker turn when the dozen men were kidnapped and murdered by Islamic extremists. Their gruesome deaths were captured in one of the first graphic execution videos disseminated on the web?the largest massacre of contractors during the war. Compounding the tragedy, their deaths received little notice.Why were these men, from a remote country far removed from the war, in Iraq? How had they gotten there? Who were they working for? Consumed by these questions, award-winning investigative journalist Cam Simpson embarked on a journey to find answers, a decade-long odyssey that would uncover a web of evil spanning the globe?and trigger a chain of events involving one brave young widow, three indefatigable human rights lawyers, and a formidable multinational corporation with deep governmental ties.A heart-rending, page-turning narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, The Girl from Kathmandu is a story of death and life?of the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his death?a model of strength hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceThe shocking story of the massacre of a group of Nepalese men working as Defense contractors for the United States Government during the Iraq War, and the widow who dedicated her life to finding justice for her husband and the other victims?a riveting tale of courageous heroes, corporate war profiteers, international business, exploitation, trafficking, and human rights in the age of global capitalism that reveals how modern power truly works.In August of 2004, twelve men left their village in Nepal for jobs at a five-star luxury hotel in Amman, Jordan. They had no idea that they had actually been hired for sub-contract work on an American military base in Iraq. But fate took an even darker turn when the dozen men were kidnapped and murdered by Islamic extremists. Their gruesome deaths were captured in one of the first graphic execution videos disseminated on the web?the largest massacre of contractors during the war. Compounding the tragedy, their deaths received little notice.Why were these men, from a remote country far removed from the war, in Iraq? How had they gotten there? Who were they working for? Consumed by these questions, award-winning investigative journalist Cam Simpson embarked on a journey to find answers, a decade-long odyssey that would uncover a web of evil spanning the globe?and trigger a chain of events involving one brave young widow, three indefatigable human rights lawyers, and a formidable multinational corporation with deep governmental ties.A heart-rending, page-turning narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, The Girl from Kathmandu is a story of death and life?of the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his death?a model of strength hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceThe shocking story of the massacre of a group of Nepalese men working as Defense contractors for the United States Government during the Iraq War, and the widow who dedicated her life to finding justice for her husband and the other victims?a riveting tale of courageous heroes, corporate war profiteers, international business, exploitation, trafficking, and human rights in the age of global capitalism that reveals how modern power truly works.In August of 2004, twelve men left their village in Nepal for jobs at a five-star luxury hotel in Amman, Jordan. They had no idea that they had actually been hired for sub-contract work on an American military base in Iraq. But fate took an even darker turn when the dozen men were kidnapped and murdered by Islamic extremists. Their gruesome deaths were captured in one of the first graphic execution videos disseminated on the web?the largest massacre of contractors during the war. Compounding the tragedy, their deaths received little notice.Why were these men, from a remote country far removed from the war, in Iraq? How had they gotten there? Who were they working for? Consumed by these questions, award-winning investigative journalist Cam Simpson embarked on a journey to find answers, a decade-long odyssey that would uncover a web of evil spanning the globe?and trigger a chain of events involving one brave young widow, three indefatigable human rights lawyers, and a formidable multinational corporation with deep governmental ties.A heart-rending, page-turning narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, The Girl from Kathmandu is a story of death and life?of the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his death?a model of strength hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New.

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hardcover. Zustand: New. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 400 pages. 8.00x5.31x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 314 pages. 8.98x6.06x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2018. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 386 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceThe shocking story of the massacre of a group of Nepalese men working as Defense contractors for the United States Government during the Iraq War, and the widow who dedicated her life to finding justice for her husband and the other victimsa riveting tale of courageous heroes, corporate war profiteers, international business, exploitation, trafficking, and human rights in the age of global capitalism that reveals how modern power truly works.In August of 2004, twelve men left their village in Nepal for jobs at a five-star luxury hotel in Amman, Jordan. They had no idea that they had actually been hired for sub-contract work on an American military base in Iraq. But fate took an even darker turn when the dozen men were kidnapped and murdered by Islamic extremists. Their gruesome deaths were captured in one of the first graphic execution videos disseminated on the webthe largest massacre of contractors during the war. Compounding the tragedy, their deaths received little notice.Why were these men, from a remote country far removed from the war, in Iraq How had they gotten there Who were they working for Consumed by these questions, award-winning investigative journalist Cam Simpson embarked on a journey to find answers, a decade-long odyssey that would uncover a web of evil spanning the globeand trigger a chain of events involving one brave young widow, three indefatigable human rights lawyers, and a formidable multinational corporation with deep governmental ties.A heart-rending, page-turning narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, The Girl from Kathmandu is a story of death and lifeof the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his deatha model of strength hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference.…

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Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Included here are two softcover books: Clash of Empires: the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Exhibition (214-pages) and Clash of Empires: Context & Considerations (160-pages). The first book spans fifteen chapters and depicts every artefact featured in the museum exhibition along with a range of supplementary materials and supporting images. The second book, Clash of Empires: Context & Considerations features articles by twenty-one different authors.…

Limited numbered 1st edn (481 of 500). 4to. Original gilt lettered maroon cloth (Fine). Pp. 348, with coloured and illus throughout (no inscriptions).

Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. When British and Colonial forces invaded the Zulu Kingdom on 11 January 1879, they ignited one of the most famous conflicts of the Victorian era. In July 2023, the Spear Museum of Philatelic History at the Royal Philatelic Society London is hosting a public exhibition displaying more than 500 postal, historical, and cultural objects exploring the context, history, and ongoing legacy of this Clash of Empires The exhibition s narrative will begin in the early years of the 19th century with the emergence of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona and the rise of the Zulu Kingdom and go all the way through to 2019, 140-years after the start of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. The depth and scope of this context philately exhibition is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see the intertwined stories of this important history told through hundreds of artefacts. This 372-page deluxe hardcover book is produced in an edition of just 500 copies and effectively encompasses two books in one. The first half spans fifteen chapters and depicts every artefact featured in the museum exhibition along with a range of supplementary materials and supporting images. The second half is the Clash of Empires: Context & Considerations section with articles by twenty-one different authors including - War Shields of the Zulu Regiments in 1879 By Ian Knight The Abyssinian Campaign By Ian Shapiro How to Lose an Empire: Napoléon III and the War of 1870-1871 By Steven Walske The Prince Imperial and his supporters: Bonapartism after Napoleon III By Ian Sygrave The Kingdom of Imerina and the Franco-Hova Wars By Jan Berg The Eric William Mann Collection of Natal By Damian Devoy FRPSL The Natal Rebellion of 1906 By David McNamee Context Philately: An Introduction By David Beech My Journey to the Clash of Empires: the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Exhibition By Alex Haimann Collecting By Charles A. Lowenhaupt When World War I Interrupted the Fun: The Great Allentown Fair s Transformation Into Camp Crane By Eric Adam Stas Soldiers Who Should Have Received the Victoria Cross By James Mace The British Officer During the Zulu Wars By R.D. Hooker, Jr. Campaign Medals of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War By Chris Rainey Six Days of Fighting Endurance The Frontier Light Horse By Cam Simpson An echo of the defence of Rorke s Drift By Bradley Manera Top 12 Zulu War Sites to Visit Today By Kate Birbeck Modern Day Impressions of the Anglo-Zulu War Interview of Lindizwe Ngobese by Ian Knight A Company, 24th Foot By Tim Rose My Zulu War Comic Journey By Colin Mathieson Witnesses to iSandlwana By Michael Denigan Addiscombe Military College and the Cadets who Forged an Empire By Kate Birbeck Rifle and Spear with the Zulu:The life of Lt. Col. Alan Colstoun Gardner By Kate Birbeck.…