Fatal Combat
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Fatal Combat
CUTTHROAT After a number of civilians turn up dead from knife wounds throughout Detroit, a red flag is raised in Washington. Concerned the city has become a testing ground for low-budget, low-tech domestic terrorism, the President wants those responsible for the deaths brought down. And there is only one man who can get under the radar to do it—Mack Bolan. But the pieces of the puzzle are as intricate as the knife wounds, and everywhere Bolan turns leads to another dead end. One thing is certain: whoever is behind the killings doesn’t want him around. And it seems everyone from the police department to the Mafia is in on the fight. If it’s a duel to the death they want, then the Executioner is ready to battle.
Fighting for Honor
Author: M. Thomas J. Desch-Obi
language: en
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Release Date: 2008
Desch Obi explores a cultural continuity originating in Africa and that is as old as early slave settlements in South America and as contemporary as hip-hop culture in this thorough survey of the history of African martial arts techniques. He maps the translation of numerous physical combat techniques across three continents and several centuries to illustrate how these practices evolved over time and are still recognizable in American culture today. Some of these art traditions were part of African military training while others were for self-defense and personal discipline. Desch Obi, himself a practitioner of mgba wrestling and engolo kick-fighting, also explores the spiritual dimensions of these combat arts.Grounded in historical and cultural anthropological methodologies, Desch Obi's investigation traces the influence of well-delineated African traditions on long-observed but misunderstood African and African American cultural activities in North America, Brazil, and the Caribbean. He links the Brazilian martial art capoeira to reports of slave activities recorded in colonial and antebellum North America. Likewise, Desch Obi locates images of the African stick-fighting techniques of kalenda in slave depictions. His study takes on more modern subjects when he links movements from this same wellspring of traditions to break dancing and clown dancing techniques that have peppered urban culture in recent decades. Throughout the study Desch Obi examines the ties between physical mastery of these arts and changing perceptions of honor.
The Red Knight of Germany
Floyd Gibbons' "The Red Knight of Germany" presents a vivid and gripping account of the life and exploits of Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German fighter pilot of World War I. Through a blend of firsthand narrative and detailed anecdotal evidence, Gibbons employs a prose style that is both engaging and evocative, capturing the thrill of aerial dogfights and the harsh realities of war. The book is situated within the burgeoning genre of war literature, marked by its authentic portrayal of the psychological and physical challenges faced by combatants in an era of technological advancement and industrialized warfare. Floyd Gibbons, an acclaimed journalist and war correspondent, draws upon his experiences from the front lines of World War I, lending credibility and immediacy to his narrative. His nuanced understanding of the complexities of aerial warfare and the charismatic figure of the Red Baron likely stemmed from his personal encounters with aviators and his commitment to documenting the human experiences within the larger context of conflict. Gibbons'Äô background highlights his ability to elucidate the psychological motivations behind the legendary status of the Red Knight. "The Red Knight of Germany" is highly recommended for readers interested in military history, aviation, or the human stories woven into the fabric of war. Gibbons'Äô meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this work not only informative but also an enthralling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of history'Äôs most captivating flying aces.