Campaign Finance and Electoral Competition, Robbins, Suzanne
Автор: Robbins, Suzanne Название: Campaign Finance and Electoral Competition ISBN: 1138022640 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138022645 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 4898.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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Описание: The full story of the successful sieges of Montreal that ended France's control of Canada In 1760, General Jeffery Amherst led the British campaign that captured Montreal and began the end of French colonial rule in North America. All Canada in the Hands of the British is a detailed account of Amherst's successful military strategy and soldiers' experiences on both sides. Newly promoted general Jeffery Amherst took command of British forces in North America in 1759 and soon secured victories at Fort Duquesne, Louisbourg, Quebec, Fort Ticonderoga, and Niagara. In 1760 William Pitt, head of the British government, commanded Amherst to eliminate French rule in Canada. During the ensuing campaign, Amherst confronted French resurgence at Quebec and mounted sieges at Isle aux Noix and Fort Levis, both of which were made difficult by French strategic placements on nearby islands. As historian Douglas R. Cubbison demonstrates, however, Amherst was well before his time in strategy and tactics, and his forces crushed French resistance. In this first book-length study of Amherst's campaign, Cubbison examines the three principal columns that Amherst's army comprised, only one of which was under his direct command. Cubbison argues that Amherst's success against the French relied on his employment of command, control, communications, and intelligence. Cubbison also shows how well Brigadier General James Murray's use of what is today called population-centric counterinsurgency corresponded with Amherst's strategic oversight and victory. Using archival materials, archaeological evidence, and the firsthand accounts of junior provincial soldiers, Cubbison takes us from the eighteenth-century antagonisms between the British and French in the New World through the Seven Years' War, to the final siege and its historic significance for colonial Canada. In one of the most decisive victories of the Seven Years' War, Amherst was able, after a mere four weeks, to claim all of Canada. All Canada in the Hands of the British will change how military historians and enthusiasts understand the nature of British colonial battle strategy. Douglas R. Cubbison, a former U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer and Command Historian, is curator of the Wyoming Veterans' Memorial Museum in Casper and author of The American Northern Theater Army in 1776: The Ruin and Reconstruction of the Continental Force and Burgoyne and the Saratoga Campaign: His Papers."
Автор: Cubbison Douglas R. Название: Burgoyne and the Saratoga Campaign: His Papers ISBN: 0806144610 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780806144610 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5046.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award-Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York (Honorable Mention) Assesses how the British general's leadership contributed to the Revolutionary War's major turning point The American victory over the British at Saratoga in 1777 was arguably the pivotal event of the American Revolutionary War. The British defeat led France and Spain to declare war on Britain, transforming a colonial uprising into a world war and, by distracting the British with a European conflict, assuring the colonists' success. The British troops at Saratoga were led by Lieutenant General John Burgoyne, and two years after his defeat he faced a parliamentary investigation into his conduct of the campaign. In Burgoyne and the Saratoga Campaign, Douglas R. Cubbison presents the papers that Burgoyne gathered preparatory to his appearance before Parliament, together with Cubbison's own interpretive narrative of the campaign, based on these documents and other sources. The papers, most of them published here for the first time, comprise Burgoyne's correspondence with the governor general of Canada, the British secretary of state for America, and the commander of the British army during the Saratoga expedition. The letters and reports outline the campaign's political organization and planning, logistical preparations, and implementation. Burgoyne is one of the most colorful and fascinating figures of the American Revolution. A successful British commander in Portugal during the Seven Years' War, he was also a popular playwright, and those of his letters included and carefully annotated here reflect his literary gifts. At the outbreak of the revolution in 1775, Burgoyne was promoted to major general. Thanks largely to his political connections, he was dispatched in 1776 to lead the detachment of the British army sent to stop the rebels from seizing Canada. Cubbison concludes that the ultimate defeat of this expedition at Saratoga was due to lax planning in London and in the field. Burgoyne's cavalry career in Europe had not prepared him for warfare along the waterways and deep in the woods of Canada and New York. The general also seriously underestimated the capabilities of the American rebels. The documents Burgoyne assembled in 1779-and Cubbison's narrative and analysis of the challenges faced by Burgoyne and his associates-are crucial for understanding this turning point in the Revolutionary War. Douglas R. Cubbison, a former U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer and Command Historian, is President of Stone Fort Consulting, a historic preservation and interpretation consulting firm. He is author of four previous books, including The American Northern Theater Army in 1776: The Ruin and Reconstruction of the Continental Force.
Описание: Intended for a general readership, Decisions of the Atlanta Campaign introduces readers to critical decisions made by both Union and Confederate commanders who faced harrowing situations and attempted to achieve strategic and tactical victories.
Автор: Patrick Jeffrey L. Название: Campaign for Wilson`s Creek: The Fight for Missouri Begins ISBN: 1933337796 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781933337791 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3380.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In early 1861, most Missourians hoped they could remain neutral in the upcoming conflict between North and South. In fact, a popularly elected state convention voted in March of that year that "no adequate cause" existed to compel Missouri to leave the Union. Instead, Missourians saw themselves as ideologically centered between the radical notions of abolition and secession.
By summer 1861, however, the situation had deteriorated dramatically. Because of the actions of politicians and soldiers such as Missouri Gov. Claiborne Jackson and Union Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, Missourians found themselves forced to take sides.
In this updated edition, author Jeffrey Patrick tells the fascinating story of high-stakes military gambles, aggressive leadership, and lost opportunities. Campaign for Wilson's Creek is a tale of unique military units, untried but determined commanders, colorful volunteers, and professional soldiers. The first major campaign of the Civil War to take place west of the Mississippi River guaranteed that Missourians would be engaged in a long, cruel civil war within the larger, national struggle.
Описание: Sanctuaries of Segregation provides the first comprehensive analysis of the Jackson, Mississippi, church visit campaign of 1963–1964 andthe efforts by segregationists to protect one of their last refuges. For ten months, integrated groups of ministers and laypeople attempted to attend Sunday worship servicesat all-white Protestant and Catholic churches in the state’s capital city. While the church visit was a common tactic of activists in the early 1960s, Jackson remained the only city where groups mounted a sustained campaign targeting a wide variety of white churches.Carter Dalton Lyon situates the visits within the context of the Jackson Movement, compares the actions to church visits and kneel-ins in other cities, and places these encounters within controversies already underway over race inside churches and denominations. He then traces the campaign from its inception in early June 1963 through Easter Sunday 1964. He highlights the motivations of the various people and organizations, the interracial dialogue that took place on the church steps, the divisions and turmoil the campaign generated within churches and denominations, the decisions by individual congregations to exclude black visitors, and the efforts by the state and the Citizens’ Council to thwart the integration attempts.Sanctuaries of Segregation offers a unique perspective on those tumultuous years. Though most churches blocked African American visitors and police stepped in to make forty arrests during the course of the campaign, Lyon reveals many examples of white ministers and laypeople stepping forward to opposesegregation. Their leadership and the constant pressure from activists seeking entrance into worship services made the churches of Jackson one of the front lines in the national struggle over civil rights.
Описание: Named a ""Notable Naval Book of 2012"" by Proceedings Magazine
Intrepid Sailors tells one of the greatest sea stories in the history of the U.S. Navy. Under Commodore Edward Preble, the Navy came of age fighting the scourge of the time, the infamous Barbary Pirates. Intrepid Sailors tells the story of the Navy's campaign to subdue the pirate leader of Tripoli, who declared war on the United States in 1801. After two failed campaigns, Preble took command of the U.S. squadron in the Mediterranean and served notice to world the U.S. Navy would be a force with which to reckon.
Among the ships in Preble's flotilla was a non-descript little ketch. Once a French supply boat, the ketch served Tripoli until the U.S. squadron captured her in 1803. Upon her capture, Preble incorporated the little boat into his force, re-naming her the Intrepid. She was the first ship in the United States Navy to bear the name of Intrepid and would play a central role in some of the primary feats of "Preble's Boys."
The exploits of the officers and sailors in this campaign are the stuff of legend. In culling myth from fact, Reid went back to original sources, using the words of the men in the campaign to tell their story. Whether it is Decatur leading the daring raid to burn the captured frigate Philadelphia or the escape attempts of American prisoners in Tripoli, Intrepid Sailors brings to life a story many Americans once widely knew but that today has become little more than footnote.
Unlike other books on the topic, however, Intrepid Sailors delves into the development of officers and sailors under Preble. Most were half the age of their commander and few had major combat experience. Under Preble, these men forged a legacy of professionalism to which the Navy still adheres. The book also examines one of the most famous friendships in American and Navy history - that of Decatur and Somers. Their thirst for glory and utter devotion to making the U.S. Navy a permanent, respected force inspired all around them but that quest for immortality never caused a breach in their friendship. Instead, that friendship grew stronger, providing even more inspiration. Intrepid Sailors offers a rare insight into the lives of men who today loom larger-than-life and who continue to inspire each new class of naval officer. Stephen Decatur, Richard Somers, Charles Stewart, James Lawrence, Edward Preble and a pantheon of early U.S. Navy heroes all come to life.
Автор: Lydia Plantamura, Rob Terell Название: Finance The Dream: Creative Financing for Creative People ISBN: 1667816454 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781667816456 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 7720.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Passion. This is where it starts. Creativity captures the heart and you must pursue it. Perhaps youre a singer trying to connect to the world with the sound of your voice. Maybe youre a filmmaker hoping to share a story visually with a camera. You could be a model attempting to convey an entire mood in one striking pose. Whatever your medium, as a creative, you have a deep longing to express yourself. It grows, becoming a part of your essence. You define yourself by this passion and begin to view it as your calling and your true purpose. As you embark on this journey, you start to learn about all of the additional things you never thought about before, all the things you need to level the playing field and help you stand out from the rest. You need decent film equipment to launch your YouTube channel. And a professional website to sell your merch. Plus, youll need social media promotion to boost your following. You discover more and more things that you need to pursue the creative career of your dreams. It builds up, reaching a point where it doesnt even matter how talented you are. Regardless of your craft and skill, these other necessities must be addressed for you to continue forward. You start to ask yourself, "Can I even afford to be a rapper?" "Can I even afford to be a painter?" "Can I even afford to be a comedian?" No matter what your desire, no matter what youre pursuing, you eventually hit a financial wall that says, "You cant afford to chase the dream." The hard truth is that the entertainment industry is one of the hardest industries to "make it" in. Very few people chasing this dream will reach their end goal of fame and fortune. Oddly enough, a lot of creatives chasing this dream dont even recognize the unlikely chance of success. Competition is fierce with millions of others trying to break in too. You might be really, really good at what you do, but so are many other artists out there. The odds are stacked against you until you can compete on the same level as those who are already in the game. The truth is, you dont have to struggle. There is a way to the other side. You must build a bridge by hand to get there. And that bridge is built on a strong financial foundation. Finance the Dream: Creative Financing for Creative People is a guide for you on your creative journey. We lay the groundwork for viewing your talent as a business opportunity and offer specific methods you can use to access the funding needed to pursue a creative career path. We are bringing to the forefront various strategies to utilize financial information that has not yet trickled down to the independent space. The tools we are giving you are already being used by professional artists all across the industry, and you can use them too! For some reason, the majority of financial experts have never thought to tackle this topic before. Very few people have both the specialized industry knowledge and the financial wisdom essential to addressing the subject of business tactics in the entertainment space. Approaching it from a unique perspective, this book is making new connections between business finance and creative projects. Our goal is to help you find funds to propel you forward into whatever artistic endeavor you choose. We are providing guaranteed tactics anyone can utilize, and setting you up for success.
Автор: Greg Kihlstrom Название: Meaningful Measurement of the Customer Experience ISBN: 1667818376 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781667818375 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 8363.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Customer experience has become the primary method of competitive differentiation between most brands today. While most companies claim that customers and their needs drive decisions and priority within their organizations, when it comes time to prioritize customer needs, it can often be more difficult and less clear exactly how and what to do. There are several reasons for this, and these reasons form the foundation of Meaningful Measurement of the Customer Experience. The book provides guidance on how to create a customer-centric culture that prioritizes customer needs while aligning internal teams around a common goal. It also provides a framework to create a system of meaningful measurement that can not only improve the customer experience by holistically looking at the customer journey, but provide a sustainable method for analysis and optimization with a more agile approach to continuous improvement. This provides internal teams with the metrics and justification they need to continue improving the customer experience, creates a collaborative, customer-centric culture aligned around common goals, and ultimately benefits the customers, who buy, buy more, buy more often, and tell others about their experiences. Drawing on Kihlstroms experience working with top organizations, as well as dozens of interviews with Fortune 1000 customer experience leaders for this book and his podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlstrom, the secrets of planning, implementing, analyzing, and improving great customer experience in a sustainable way are demystified and made practical. Meaningful Measurement of the Customer Experience is Kihlstroms eighth book, following The Center of Experience (2020), and his Agile series, which started with 2016s The Agile Web, followed by The Agile Brand (2018), The Agile Consumer (2019), and The Agile Workforce (2021). It is his third book on customer and employee experience, following Digital Delight, which was compiled from a series of his articles and released in 2019.
Автор: Mink Bobby Название: Clarity: Without a Vision, You Are Stuck. ISBN: 1667820753 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781667820750 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 3035.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Bill, is the COO of a midsize production company. His boss, Tom, the CEO, is very concerned about the lack of growth and profitability under Bill over the last couple of years. Tom has given him a 60 day deadline to turn things around. As with most organizations, there is a push for results but a lack of CLARITY on where we are going and what we are trying to achieve. There is also some confusion on what we are responsible for and accountable for in our current position. As Bill takes on the challenge he quickly discovers the lack of CLARITY across all parts of the organization. No one is communicating. No one is really looking at the metrics and results, or lack of results, in the business. It seems as if all departments and managers are siloed and working independently of the rest of the organization. If he is going to save his job and turn things around he is going to need to quickly begin to understand the problems and make adjustments. He will need to get out into the business, meet employees and managers. Begin to understand where we are and what needs to be done to adjust and improve our organization and our results. Join us on the journey of the COO and the lessons and strategies he learns as he moves the mediocre organization toward something truly amazing!
Автор: Stone Joel, Detroit Historical Society Название: 100 Years of the Detroit Historical Society ISBN: 0814348874 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780814348871 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4297.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Captures in words and photographs the little-known story of the people who have been telling Detroit`s stories and preserving its material culture for the last century.
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