military government

When a government official comes into a third grade classroom and tells the students to write a composition entitled "What My Family Does at Night, " Pedro must decide how he feels about the military dictatorship that is running his country.

Readers will learn the science behind drones used by the military.

Examines Argentine activities in Central America from 1977 to 1984, and looks at the history and nature of the Argentine base of operations6 in the United States and the Argentine international links with anti-Communists.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with auto-mail limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself--the legendary Philosopher's Stone. In this volume: Ed's clever plan to take out an enemy leaves him severely injured. Can he cheat death? One of our friends discovers the ironic secret behind Scar's brother's transmutation notes. And Major General Armstrong meets with evil homunculus President Bradley. Whose side is she on again? Plus, the disturbing origin of Ed and Al's immortal father finally revealed.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with auto-mail limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself--the legendary Philosopher's Stone. In this volume: Betrayal and double-crossing are the order of the day. Greed, Pride and Envy prove to be formidable enemies, but one homunculus seems to be having pangs of--could it be?--conscience. Ominous news spreads quickly about a mysterious portal. Will this gateway help the Elric brothers regain their natural bodies? And will the gigantic underground transmutation circle be completed, leading to a major regime change? Plus, a reunion between Al and someone from his past.

Chronicles the lives of history's most brutal dictators and military leaders, including Joseph Stalin, Genghis Khan, Qin Shi Huang, and Ghaka the Zulu King.

Ken Wiwa chronicles the life of his father, Nigerian writer and critic of military rule Ken Saro-Wiwa.

Explores such aspects of the gays in the military debate as whether they should be allowed to serve openly, the effects of repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell, and what the impact of their serving openly would be on the military.