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How the US lost its longest war in Afghanistan..... worth considering that it was America's own choiceto jump into the Afghan sand-grave. · The world media's FALSE cry: Pakistan, nominally a US partner in the war, had also been the Afghan Taliban's main patron. Now find the answer below - see the Washington Post of 27th September 2021 with a big caption:PM Imran Khan: Don't blame Pakistan........; adding that: · "America made no mention of Pakistan's sacrifices as a US ally in the War on Terror for more than two decades. Instead, we were blamed for America's loss. · Earlier, the US had once asked Pakistan to train certain Afghani groups, called Mujahedeen, jointly by the CIA and our ISI, to defeat the Soviets in Afghanistan in the 1980s. · Back then, President Ronald Reagan even entertained the mujahedeen at the White House. · Once the Soviets were defeated, the US abandoned Afghanistan leaving behind over 4 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan and a bloody civil war in Afghanistan. From this security vacuum emerged the Taliban. · Fast forward to 9/11, when the US needed us again - Gen Musharraf offered Washington logistics and air bases; also allowed a CIA footprint in Pakistan. · For the Afghan people, the United States was a 'foreign occupier' just like the Soviets, deserving of the same treatment. · Since 2001, US was repeatedly warned that the Afghan war was un-winnable. Given their history, Afghans would never accept a protracted foreign military presence. · Pakistan was now America's collaborator, but got attacked by over 450 US drone strikes on our territory, making us the only country in history to be so bombed by an ally.

Wakey Wakey Disco Duck is an imaginative story for the under 5'sHow could an ordinary farmyard duck one day become a magical dancing duck? Well, one starry night it happens! Children will be enchanted by Disco Duck and his farmyard friends in the first in a series of charming pre-school books designed to encourage children to be active and dance along with Disco Duck. With his very own signature song included within the book, this book is sure to capture children's imagination with an underlying healthy message.Amanda Hughes, the author, is the creator of Disco Duck, an award-winning pre-school brand. She is a dance examiner and lecturer. Find out more at www.disco-duck.co.uk

Vanity Fair was a weekly show of Political, Social and Literary Wares which was cutting-edge and unique. Over time it became the most successful society magazine in the history of English journalism and with its combination of witty epigrams, portrait caricature and colour lithography, it provided a new interest for the English magazine genre. The colour caricatures were not initially used by its founding editor Thomas Gibson Bowles until Issue 13, when he thought a caricature might boost the fortunes of his new magazine. Benjamin Disraeli was the first, followed by his close rival William Gladstone.Vanity Fair stood ready to attack all who threatened the established social structure, controlled by the ruling elites. It was outspoken in its condemnation of the political parties, and during its 46 year existence, politicians were to account for a third of the 2352 caricatures published in the journal from 1869 to 1914. Unlike the rest of Vanity Fair, these caricatures have lived on and prospered, many falling into the hands of private collectors. This particular collection of 'mixed political wares' includes some of the key players and also rans, whose professional dealings, successful or otherwise, did not escape the scrutiny of the prophesising Jehu Junior.

A brooding, dormant volcano which rose from the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, six hundred years ago, holds a compelling fascination for a family of British tourists, leading to their unlocking a haunting mystery of suspense, romance and recent history. Many of the events take place in well-known tourist areas which will bring back fond memories to those who have visited New Zealand. Vividly described, the scenes will whet the appetite of those intending visiting. Local characters from a variety of backgrounds provide interest and colour. Accompanying children add their perspective and play an integral role in the unfolding drama.

Our world enables the sexual abuse of children.Children of all ages are abused in every country in the world, by members of every society, culture, religion, and socio-economic class. About 120 million children under twenty, or one child in ten, report sexual abuse.We often blame children for their own abuse instead of holding the perpetrators responsible for their crimes. When perpetrators are prosecuted, punishments are rarely severe. Remarkably, we sometimes justify child sex abuse, or even facilitate it, allowing it to continue, not only in hidden places, but even in the open. This book exposes the stunning extent of child sex abuse in today's world.

An autobiographical cum historical polemic from a Son of Two Nations, German and British, ranging from Berlin via Vienna to London. The Author's two previous publications consist of 'Who Owns Sparsholt', which deals with what's happening in the English countryside, and 'Let's Mention the War' about the author's experience before, during and after the 2nd World War.