Of all of the wars in which the U.S. has been engaged, none has been as divisive as the conflict in Vietnam. The repercussions of this unsettling episode in American history still resonate in our society. Although it ended more than 30 years ago, the Vietnam War continues to fascinate and trouble Americans. The third edition of Light at the End of the Tunnel gives a full overview of the conflict. Starting with Ho Chi Minh's revolt against the French, editor Andrew J. Rotter takes the reader through the succeeding years as scholars, government officials, journalists, and others recount the important events in the conflict and examine issues that developed during this tumultuous time. This book is essential reading for anyone who has an interest in understanding the Vietnam War. The readings in it will enlighten students about this turning point in the history of the United States and the world. The third edition includes greater coverage of the Vietnamese experience of the war and reflects the growing interest in understanding the war as an international event, not just a bilateral or trilateral conflict.

Light at the end of the tunnel is the collection of short stories that takes you to the different tales where every character speaks about their life and their journey to cross the dark tunnel to reach the bright phase of life. Each story inspires you one or the other way. It is the beautiful mixture of emotions and pain one goes throughout the life and how they found ways to overcome each painful phase and attained a victory.The book also has a quick poetry section on love, life and fun. It gives you a chance to travel through happy and sad part of one's life.

This updated and revised edition of Light at the End of the Tunnel is an exhaustive account of the Vietnam War that gives a total overview of the conflict. Starting with Ho Chi Minh's revolt against the French, Andrew Rotter takes the reader through the succeeding years as scholars, government officials, journalists, and others recount the important events and examine issues that developed during this tumultuous time. This book is essential for anyone who has an interest in truly understanding the Vietnam War. These readings will both educate and entertain students about this turning point in the history of the United States and, indeed, the world.

Argues that the human species is headed for extinction in the near future, and presents three principal elements the author believes are needed to put the Earth on the road to recovery, including the availability of reliable sources of energy to replace fossil fuels, a world culture of cooperation, and a monetary and banking system that gives government the financial flexibility to make the transition from an oil economy to something quite different.

The straight-from-the-heart stories told here illuminate that often murky world of those who have lost a spouse. In revealing detail, surviving spouses describe the minutiae of tragedy and the greater hope of life beyond death. For the newly-bereaved and for those who care about them, this book offers understanding-someone does know how they feel-and possibly solace.

When the night is darkest, the day is about to break. The secular world statement that tough times do not last but tough people do, is so loaded, so much that if a man with senses can decipher the meaning beyond its face value; the depth begins to surface most specially when your toughness is rooted n God through Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Short treatise covering the history of the Sioux Tribe's interaction with the United States government in the 19th century, with some material covering the 20th century. Illustrations include photographs of Sioux chiefs, maps of Indian territories held by treaty, and monuments.

The book features a collection of short stories written by Muslim teens. Through their stories they share the struggles and experiences they have faced on issues such as dating, friendship, hijab, respecting parents, clarifying misconceptions about Islam and defining one's identity. -- Provided by publisher.