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Henry James regarded The Ambassadors as his finest, or perhaps most intricately crafted, novel. It delves into the quintessential Jamesian exploration of the American experience abroad, where one encounters an older, and some might argue, a more enriching culture than that of the United States, filled with both allure and peril. The protagonist, Lambert Strether, a man in his fifties and the editor of a modest literary magazine in Woollett, Massachusetts, embarks on a journey to Europe. His mission, prompted by his benefactor Mrs. Newsome, is to retrieve her son Chadwick, who appears to be ...

Acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald reveals the truth about Joseph P. Kennedy's shockingly controversial tenure as Ambassador to Great Britain on the eve of World War II. On February 18, 1938, Joseph P. Kennedy was sworn in as US Ambassador to the Court of St. James. To say his appointment to the...

The riveting story of the most audacious diplomatic enterprise of the last century—creating and securing the Jewish state—as seen through the eyes of the foremost Israeli diplomat of our generation. Zionist Diplomacy tells the untold story of how the Jewish people used diplomacy to restore...

This is the memoir of James C. Hormel - a man who grew up feeling different not only because his family owned the Hormel “empire” and lived in a 26 bedroom house in a small Midwest town, but because he was gay at a time when homosexuality was not discussed or accepted. Outwardly he tried to live up to the life his father wanted for him - he was a successful professional, had married a lovely woman, and had children - but as volatile changes in the late 1960s impeded on the American psyche, Hormel realized that he could not hide his true self forever.

If you ever wondered who becomes an American ambassador and why, this is the book for you. This updated and revised edition of Jett’s classic book not only provides a timely overview of American ambassadorship for Foreign Service Officers, aspiring diplomats, and interested citizens, but also calls for much-needed reform, describing the dire implications of failing to change our ambassadorial appointments process for the future of American diplomatic practice and foreign policy.

Christian teens who heard the call from God and answered. Working to spread the gospel in any means: answering questions, telling testimonies, and working through bibles studies. 4 teens of 2 boys and 2 girls trying to do what God called us to do!

The Ambassador is a biblically informed Christian coalition that engages issues of religion, race, justice, and culture in ways that pursue reconciliation. Since The Fall in Genesis, there is a unifying message throughout the Scriptures that manifests itself in the person of Jesus Christ. We believe that reconciliation and the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5) is at the heart of the gospel and should not only be a topic of the church, but should inform the church and its witness.

Ambassador Morgenthau’s memoirs from his time serving the United States in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) serve as a vital primary historical source for understanding the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the harrowing events of the Armenian Genocide. During this tragic period, an estimated 1,500,000 Armenians living in Anatolia were systematically murdered in a concerted effort to eliminate Turkey’s non-Turkish populations. Morgenthau left Turkey feeling deeply frustrated, having exhausted every diplomatic avenue to stop the atrocities, yet witnessing the horrors unfold without ...

Keith Hatschek tells the story of three determined artists: Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, and Iola Brubeck and the stand they took against segregation by writing and performing a jazz musical titled The Real Ambassadors. First conceived by the Brubecks in 1956, the musical's journey to the stage for its 1962 premiere tracks extraordinary twists and turns across the backdrop of the civil rights movement.

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The Ambassador’s Forum is a Christian apologetics ministry that exists to “make God known, AS HE IS,” taken directly out of Scripture (1 John 3:2), and to equip believers with relevant, Biblically-based content that will help them feel confident in answering hard questions and defending their faith. In this weekly podcast, we think deeply and biblically through a variety of questions and issues that Christians must grapple with in today's culture... often interviewing apologists and Christian thinkers from across the country who are on the front lines of the spiritual and cultural ...

These are the memoirs of the US Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, abridged for this production in order to focus on the mass deportations and systematic killings of Turkey's Armenian population. This work is a renowned primary source for this Armenian Genocide, a crime since recognized by 29 countries. Ambassador Morgenthau offers detailed profiles of the Turkish leaders with whom he interacts, finding that they are responsible for a "death warrant to a whole race".

ABQ RIDE Your Friendly Guides to Smoother Rides! ABQ RIDE Ambassadors are friendly volunteers helping with directions, accessibility, and rider support – making transit more welcoming for everyone! § Foster a welcoming transit environment § Assist riders with trip planning § Connect riders to helpful resources § Enhance response times § Build a strong, supportive volunteer network Ready to get started? Visit: cabq.gov/ambassador! Got questions? Reach Volunteer Coordinator Dwayne Baker, at: Office: 505-724-3126 Cell: 505-228-6106 Email: dbaker@cabq.gov

In 1982, amid the nuclear paranoia that engulfed the US and the Soviet Union, Samantha Smith, a fifth grader from Manchester, Maine, wrote a letter to the Kremlin asking the Soviet leader if he was going to start a war. When Pravda, the biggest Soviet newspaper, published her letter—and Samantha received an unprecedented invitation to visit the Soviet Union—her family embarked on a historic journey.

In this entertaining and engaging memoir, former ambassador Sherard Cowper-Coles lifts the lid on embassy life throughout the world. For over 30 years Sherard Cowper-Coles was on the diplomatic front line in a distinguished Foreign Office career that took him from the corridors of power in...

The strategies global leaders use to negotiate impasses and bridge divides may seem complicated. But when you break them down, they can turn out to be quite simple. From giving gifts to encouraging play to creating space for collaboration, Northwestern University law professor Annelise Riles shares surprising stories of how seemingly small gestures can bring about big change. Follow Everyday Ambassador to hear how you can use these tools to shape your community and your world. Everyday Ambassador is produced by FP Studios with support from the Humboldt Foundation. ...

Through this podcast, we’ve touched: The United States, France, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Israel, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ecuador, Egypt, Grenada, Georgia, Guatemala, Iran, Kenya, Cambodia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Tanzania, Ukraine, Vietnam, Yemen + more

A podcast about the extraterrestrial influence on the past, present and future of human civilization.

New Zealand’s Ambassador to Sweden (2018- May 23) Andrew Jenks meets with special guests to discuss his learnings during his time as Ambassador in the Nordics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diplomacy & Defense: Unique conversations between US Ambassadors and Senior US Defense Officials on how they have partnered across the globe to advance US national security. A project of the American Academy of Diplomacy.