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  MacArthur Reconsidered - General...

  James Ellman

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  One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur's rise through the US Army's ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, MacArthur's performance on the battlefield was a failure: he underestimated the Japanese, and his poorly trained forces were outmaneuvered and outfought by a much smaller invading force. 
   
   
   
  In his subsequent role as America's shogun in Tokyo, MacArthur was again surprised by an enemy he underestimated. The Korean War yielded his greatest victory, at Inchon, but also his greatest defeat, along the Yalu River. Unwilling to accept anything but complete victory, he openly defied President Truman: MacArthur fatally undermined chances for an early peace and attempted to widen a conflict which threatened to become a third world war. Raging against his subsequent firing, he only truly faded away after he was publicly criticized by a panoply of America's greatest WWII generals. 
   
   
   
  Today, MacArthur still polarizes. Many biographies agree he was a great and patriotic leader marred by a few failures. James Ellman argues the opposite: MacArthur was a lackluster battlefield commander who suffered stunning defeats while undermining the command structure of our military.

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  Picking Presidents - How to Make...

  Gautam Mukunda

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  Celebrated leadership expert and political scientist Gautam Mukunda provides a comprehensive, objective, and non-partisan method for answering the most important question in the world: is someone up to the job of president of the United States? 
   
   
    
  In Picking Presidents, Gautam Mukunda sets his sights on presidential candidates, proposing a tested method to assess whether they will succeed or fail if they win the White House. Combining political science, psychology, organizational behavior, and economics, Picking Presidents will enable every American to cast an informed vote. 
   
   
    
  In his 2012 book Indispensable, which all but predicted the Trump presidency, Mukunda explained how both the very best and very worst leaders are "unfiltered"—outsiders who take power without the understanding or support of traditional elites. Picking Presidents provides deep analysis of filtered and unfiltered presidents alike, from failed haberdasher and skillful president Harry Truman, to the exceptionally well-qualified—and ultimately reviled—James Buchanan; from Andrew Johnson, who set civil rights back by a century, to Theodore Roosevelt, who evaded party opposition to transform American society. Picking Presidents lays out a clear framework that anyone can use to judge a candidate and answer the all-important question: are they up to the job?

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  Focus Boost for Studying – Alpha...

  Institute for NeuroPerformance

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  ***** Say goodbye to distractions. Say hello to deep focus. *****Are you tired of losing your concentration just when you're hitting your stride? Do typical focus playlists cut off just when you're finally in the zone? You're not alone — thousands struggle with staying on task because of jarring interruptions, poor-quality tracks, or background music that simply doesn't work.That ends now.With Focus Boost for Studying, you'll unlock the natural power of alpha brainwaves – scientifically known to enhance learning, memory, and mental clarity. Each track is intentionally designed with sufficient length to maintain an uninterrupted flow of concentration — so you can stay immersed in your work for as long as you need.No annoying breaks. No distracting changes in mood or energy. Just a seamless soundscape that supports you from the first minute to the last.***** Why it works:• Alpha Waves: Tuned to stimulate the brain's optimal state for focused studying.• Long-Form Tracks: Unlike many competitor products, our sessions are extended to prevent mental disruptions and preserve flow.• Gentle Sonic Architecture: Crafted to blend into the background while subtly guiding your mind toward productivity.• Ideal for Study, Reading, Research, and Deep Work: Whether you're preparing for an exam, writing a paper, or organizing complex thoughts.***** Who it's for:• Students, learners, researchers, creatives, and professionals who demand uncompromising focus.• Anyone who's frustrated by the mental fatigue caused by stop-and-go audio experiences.It's time to stop wrestling with distraction — and start flowing with intention.***** Focus Boost for Studying is more than just sound.***** It's your new mental workspace.***** Press play. Get in the zone. Stay there.

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  The Box with the Sunflower Clasp...

  Rachel Meller

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  Rachel Meller was never close to her aunt Lisbeth, a cool, unemotional woman with a drawling Viennese-Californian accent, a cigarette in her hand. But when Lisbeth died, she left Rachel an intricately carved Chinese box with a sunflower clasp. Inside the box were photographs, letters and documents that led Rachel to uncover a story she had never known: that of a passionate Jewish teenager growing up in elegant Vienna, who was caught up by war, and forced to flee to Shanghai.
  
  
  Far from home, in a strange city, Lisbeth and her parents build a new life - a life of small joys and great hardship, surrounded by many others who, like them, have fled Hitler and the Nazis. 1930s Shanghai is a metropolis where the old rules do not apply - a city of fabulous wealth and crushing poverty, where disease is rife, and gangsters rub shoulders with rich emigrés; where summer brings unspeakable heat, and winter is bitterly cold; and where European refugees build community and, maybe, a young woman can find love.
  
  
  Set against a backdrop of the war in the Far East, The Box with the Sunflower Clasp is a sweeping family memoir that tells the hidden history of the Jews of Shanghai. Rachel Meller writes with elegance and insight as she examines what it means to survive, and what the legacy of displacement and war might mean for the generation that comes afterwards.

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  Notable Figures in Canadian...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Follow in the footsteps of Canadian historical icons and discover their inspiring stories that changed the world! 
  Fascinating excerpts from their work are included. 
  Inside, you will find a biography section for each figure, the challenges they faced, and stories of how they overcame them. 
  You will discover significant events that shaped them and the political and social background at the time. 
  Here’s what you can find inside:Founding Father – Canada’s founding father and how he united the country.Famous Expeditions – Stories of Canadian explorers and their famous expeditions.Strong Canadian Women – Strong women who fought for social justice and equality.Canadian Nature Warriors – Environmental advocates and their conservation efforts.Canadian Military Leaders – Military leaders who played big roles during the First World War.Canada’s Victory – Notable figures who fought for Canada and led to its victory.Canadian Inventors – Famous inventors and their contributions to the world.Canadian Culture – Literary figures and their impact on Canadian culture and literature.Politics in Canada – Political figures who ushered Canada into the 20th century.Hockey – Hockey legends and how they influenced the game. 
  This audiobook introduces you to Canadian history through the lives of its most influential figures. It will take you on a journey back in time to witness all the events that impacted the country. 
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  When It All Goes To Hell - Notes...

  Jeff Banman, Drew Williams

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  Former fireman, Airborne Ranger and CIA Counterterrorism Operator, Jeff Banman’s new book, When It All Goes To Hell: Notes on Crisis and Chaos is more than just a checklist, its a journey into the underbelly of human behavior in high-stress and high-stakes situations. With his background in human performance and human behavior, Jeff takes us on a journey to explain the unexplainable. 
  Offering a depth of wisdom from how to develop and enhance your “C3,” meaning your Comfort, Confidence and Creativity to unlocking your Intuitive Guidance System, Jeff walks us through step by step how to anchor ourselves in both truth and safe. 
  In times of crisis and chaos, you don’t want to be an untethered soul, you want to be anchored so that you become the source of certainty and stability for yourself and those around you. Learn the same tools and techniques Jeff has used to train US Navy SEALs, Counterterrorism Operators, Firefighters, Law Enforcement personnel, Professional Athletes, CEO’s and more. 
  When facing uncertainty brought about by a rapid shit in the intensity, diversity and complexity of any given moment, you’ll need your wits about you. This book delivers the ability to do just that. Backed up with important questions and answers from both Jeff and Drew Williams, a former SWAT Commander, this book is like having them in your pocket when you need them most. 
  In the second half of the book Jeff & Drew answer questions like…What if I feel extremely unsafe in a given moment?How do I avoid putting us in more danger?Will my home be safe if I leave?What are the types of risks I need to consider?How should I assess risks to myself and my family?How do I know if I’m ready to protect my family and business? 
  This is a must have and a must read.

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