Brian Hicks Knihy

Historie konfederační ponorky H. L. Hunley je stejně úžasná jako její zmizení. 17. února 1864 zmizela po souboji s unionistickou bitevní lodí Housatonic beze stopy kdesi u pobřeží Jižní Karolíny. Po více než století zůstával její osud jednou z velkých nevyřešených záhad americké občanské války. Až 8. srpna 2000 byla Hunley za asistence tisíců diváků shromážděných kolem charlestonského přístavu vyzdvižena ze dna a odvlečena na břeh. Dvojice novinářů - Brian Hicks a Schuyler Kropf - nyní nabízí nový pohled na poslední hodiny ponorky Hunley a přichází s pravdivým příběhem o její záchraně. Hicks a Kropf vytvořili strhující dobrodružný příběh klenoucí se napříč více než jedním stoletím amerických dějin. Dramaticky vyprávěný, plný historických detailů, dobového koloritu a ilustrovaný původními fotografiemi. Jde o jednu z nejúchvatnějších knih o válce Severu proti Jihu, která se v posledních letech objevila. Z anglického originálu Raising the Hunley (First published by The Ballantine Publishing Group, 2002) přeložil Lumír Mikulka. První vydání v českém jazyce.

The narrative centers on the H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to successfully sink an enemy ship during combat. On a fateful February night in 1864, it torpedoed the USS Housatonic but tragically sank with its crew before returning to shore. This incident has become the Civil War's most enduring mystery, captivating historians and enthusiasts for over a century as they seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding the Hunley's loss and its final resting place.

The narrative focuses on the forced relocation of the Cherokee people from their ancestral lands in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina to Oklahoma. It highlights the determined efforts of their principal chief, John Ross, who fought to resist this removal, showcasing the cultural and emotional impact of this tragic chapter in history. Through personal accounts and historical context, the book delves into the resilience of the Cherokee amidst adversity.

The narrative delves into the remarkable history of the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley, which mysteriously disappeared after a confrontation with a Union battleship in 1864. Its fate remained a mystery for over a century until its recovery in 2000 captivated thousands in Charleston Harbor. Award-winning journalists Brian Hicks and Schuyler Kropf provide fresh insights into the submarine's final moments and the extraordinary efforts involved in its rescue, shedding light on a significant yet enigmatic chapter of Civil War history.

"Profit from the Peak" by Brian Hicks explores the signs of an impending energy crisis and how savvy investors can capitalize on it. The author argues that while the oil-based economy may be ending, opportunities exist for profit. The book identifies companies and industries poised to benefit from these market changes.

Focusing on the spiritual battle between light and darkness, this book aims to educate believers about the tactics of Satan without inducing fear. It emphasizes that Satan, being a created being, lacks true power and that the Church holds the authority to triumph through Jesus Christ. It serves as a vital resource for biblical scholars seeking to comprehend the workings of evil and how to assert control over these malevolent forces. The foreword is contributed by Dr. Shaun Marler.

This groundbreaking work introduces a novel optical design for imaging and characterizing exoplanets, a key focus in astrophysics. Brian Hicks presents the Monolithic Achromatic Nulling Interference Coronagraph, which represents a significant advancement in the field, aiming to enhance our understanding of distant worlds. The book delves into the technical aspects and implications of this innovative technology, positioning it as a vital tool for future astronomical discoveries.

Do variations in institutional design influence the inward flows of foreign direct investment (FDI)? The application of distinctions in the creation of organizations to FDI has been limited. Variations in RTA economic scope and independence gives foreign investors comparable signals as to the extent to which developing governments will apply liberal economic reforms as well as the ability of external agencies to enforce these reforms and protect investments. Conversely, stringent and strongly independent RTAs may actually prove to be inhibiting to foreign investment in developed countries by restricting the previously successful economic actions. I apply a data set of FDI inflows for both developing and developed nations from 1970 to 2003. Controlling for alternative explanations and concerns of endogeneity, I find that elevated levels of both RTA economic scope and independence produce superior inflows of FDI into developing nations, while more independent RTAs actually reduce inward FDI movement into developed nations. This book is addressed to professionals in political science and toward research in the sub-fields of international organization.