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Three wars have dominated world events in recent years: The conflict which erupted between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands; the multinational conflict in Lebanon involving Irsaeli, Syrian, and FLO forces in Lebanon; and the savage struggles between ground and air units of the Iranian and Iraqi forces. The scale and intensity of these wars, their potential for global conflict, make them crucial for an understanding among citizens in general, and defense and political analysts in particular.

The authors and contributors to this most unusual volume...

""Lucky Town" is a beautiful piece of writing. Sometimes sad, sometimes funny, this novel is always accurate in its precise rendering of filial love and devotion. We are reminded, as art will do, that the human spirit is indomitable, and that the most ordinary lives can be utterly extraordinary in their tragedies and victories." - Tim O'Brien

"A wonderful narrative...There is an utterly compelling nature to this vigorous tale of the pilgrimage of a son and his erratic, passionate father...Few writers possess James Brown's authoritative talent for dealing with such besetting familial...

In Say Goodbye to Jimmy Brown, James Stanhope-Brown relates the fascinating story of how, on leaving a stark and often cruel children's home, he was adopted by a family to begin a new life, along with his beautiful sister Sylvia. In this intriguing and often touching story, we realise how unworldly and disadvantaged Jimmy has been, owing to his institutionalised upbringing. We also discover the controlling and manipulative ways of his new mother - ways that will bring the family to breaking point.

This largely autobiographical story covers what might be termed 'the...

In Say Goodbye to Jimmy Brown, James Stanhope-Brown relates the fascinating story of how, on leaving a stark and often cruel children's home, he was adopted by a family to begin a new life, along with his beautiful sister Sylvia. In this intriguing and often touching story, we realise how unworldly and disadvantaged Jimmy has been, owing to his institutionalised upbringing. We also discover the controlling and manipulative ways of his new mother - ways that will bring the family to breaking point.

This largely autobiographical story covers what might be termed 'the...