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  Turning Points - The Role of the...

  Ambassador Thomas J. Corcoran,...

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  Details how the US State Department attempted, and failed, to save South Vietnam from North Vietnamese aggression and the powerful domestic political influences that ultimately led to America's defeat. 
   
   
   
  Ten years after the end of the American involvement in the Vietnam War, a career Foreign Service officer, Thomas J. Corcoran, set down in writing his thoughts on the history of US State Department policy during America's involvement with South Vietnam. Like many Americans of his generation, he was perplexed by the failure of America to achieve its goals in South Vietnam. As an ambassador and with over thirty years of diplomatic experience—beginning in 1948 when he was assigned to Hanoi and involving other postings in Southeast Asia—he brought to his analysis a long and rich personal experience with events in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. 
   
   
   
  The result is a thoughtful, objective, and well-researched study that chronicles the key policy decisions made by the US State Department throughout the entire period from 1945 to 1975; decisions that ultimately led to the first war lost by the United States. In his extensive study, Corcoran does an excellent job of exposing many of the myths and falsehoods found in orthodox histories of US involvement in Vietnam.

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  The Constitution of the United...

  David P. Currie

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  A masterly introduction to the United States Constitution, this concise book leads the reader through an overview of the document’s individual articles and amendments. With clear and accessible language, Currie then examines each of the three branches of the federal government and explains the relation between the federal and state governments. He analyzes those constitutional provisions that are designed to protect citizens from governmental interference, such as the due process and equal protection clauses and the confusing first amendment provisions respecting the separation of church and state and includes discussions of judicial review and freedom of speech and of the press.
   
  A sympathetic yet critical guide, Currie’s book enables students and laypersons to understand one of the cornerstones of the Western political tradition. The second edition incorporates the Supreme Court decisions that have affected constitutional interpretation.
   
  “Superb . . . highly recommended for those seeking a reliable, understandable, and useful introduction to our constitution.”—Appellate Practice Journal and Update

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  Göbekli Tepe and Derinkuyu: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement, Göbekli Tepe has been described as the world’s first temple and perhaps one of the locations where human civilization began. Subsequent archaeological work at Göbekli Tepe has revealed that the site was a spiritual center for the local population during a time when humans were undergoing a transition as hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic Period to a more sedentary lifestyle in the Neolithic Period, more than 10,000 years ago. Further research in the disciplines of anthropology, religion, and history indicate that the activity at Göbekli Tepe subsequently set the tone for elements of Neolithic and Bronze Age religion and ideology in the Near East, especially in Anatolia (roughly equivalent with modern Turkey).  
  Derinkuyu, which started with a series of cave constructions in the 7th century BCE, managed to become a somewhat bustling location when the Byzantine Empire controlled the area in the Early Middle Ages, alive with a combination of peasants, pilgrims, merchants, and warriors. As is the case with many archaeological sites, it was surpassed and forgotten with the advent of the modern world, so when Derinkuyu was serendipitously discovered in the mid-20th century, it remained a curiosity for quite some time and did not elicit much scholarly attention beyond the initial archaeological work and subsequent reports. More recently, Derinkuyu has caught the attention of tourists, while academics have started to ask serious questions about this important site.

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  Wink - Transforming Public...

  Don Colliver

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  "This book is a breakthrough, a powerful tool for anyone who cares enough to give a speech or presentation." 
  -Seth Godin, Author, This is Marketing 
   #1 Amazon Best Seller 
  • Struggle to connect when you communicate? 
  • Gripped by the fear of failure as you prepare for a presentation? 
  • Worry that you don't have the charisma to truly move your audience? 
  In Wink, you will learn to communicate more deeply and effectively than ever before through authenticity, listening, and play: the Secrets of Clown! Blue Man, touring theatrical Clown, and professional speaker Don Colliver explains simple, practical, research-based tips for preparation, nervousness, perfectionism, humor, and more. 
  But don't let your typical Clown associations scare you! Clown Presence is a heightened state of interpersonal communication—and Wink is your definitive guide. 
  Thanks to Don's popular public speaking courses delivered internally at Google and around the world, hundreds of nervous speakers have transformed into more effective communicators through Clown Presence. This book will show you how to unlock these secrets in your public speaking!Communicate more confidently, compellingly, and effectively, even in front of the most challenging audiences.Partner with your listeners so they find you more likable, warm, and engaging.Respond easily to technical hiccups, unexpected questions, and other presentation surprises.Conquer perfectionism and learn how imperfection is key to getting your audience on your side. 
  Learn to use the power of Clown Presence to more deeply connect with your audience and more successfully communicate your message. Begin your public speaking transformation and buy now!

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  12 Habits for a Sound Mind and...

  Diane E Arnold

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  Leave the Baggage Behind--and Uncover the Authentic You 
   
  More than 70 percent of adults feel they have a mental health problem. Without a clear path to healing, they've followed the devastating lies and whims of our ever-shifting culture--causing them even more pain. 
   
  Offering real hope and a new road map for inner peace, licensed counselor and author Diane Arnold leads you on a redemptive journey of twelve life-changing truths that help you live an emotionally, mentally, and spiritually healthy life. Through uplifting teaching and practical exercises, she provides real-world solutions and a spiritual compass to help you 
   
  · discover--and accept--the REAL you 
  · pursue your purpose 
  · silence shame 
  · experience unconditional love and acceptance 
  · find joy, think soundly, and live with courage 
   
  The road to wholeness and lasting healing isn't found in culture's constantly changing map. It's found in the quiet, narrow path of true peace and transformation.  
   
  "A hope-soaked journey of self-discovery . . . shares the freedom God offers and calls each of us to."--DR. TIM CLINTON 
   
  "A powerful guide to help you uncover the truth of who you are and find healing and freedom from the lies."--DR. BRIAN SIMMONS, Passion & Fire Ministries

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  The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy...

  Clara Törnvall

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  A playful guide to understanding the ways of "normal people", The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. 
   
   
   
  Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or "normal", behavior. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people—and their families, friends, and loved ones—navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive.

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