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  Wingmen The: Book Summary and...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Wingmen, by Adam Lazarus.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adam Lazarus.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  The Wingmen transports listeners to the thrilling, high-stakes world of U.S. Navy fighter pilots during World War II. With vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, the author delves into the lives of these brave pilots who pushed beyond their limits, forging unbreakable bonds and finding purpose amid the chaos of war. Each chapter unfolds with action, heart, and insights into the resilience, courage, and teamwork that powered them through daunting missions and unthinkable sacrifices.
   
  More than a historical narrative, The Wingmen is a study in human strength, drawing parallels to the battles we face in everyday life. Listeners are invited to reflect on the power of purpose, the value of collaboration, and the courage to persevere, reminding us all of the extraordinary heights we can reach when driven by loyalty and a shared mission. Inspiring, dynamic, and deeply motivational, this audiobook is perfect for those who seek to conquer challenges, achieve their goals, and make a lasting impact.

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  The Individualization of War -...

  Dapo Akande, Jennifer Welsh,...

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  The rights and responsibilities of the individual are at the center of today's armed conflicts in a way that they have never been before. This process of "individualization," which challenges the primacy of the sovereign state, is driven by normative developments related to human rights that have elevated human-centric conceptions of security and created a new class of international crimes, as well as by technological and strategic developments that can both empower individuals as military actors and enable either the targeting or protection of particular individuals. 
   
   
   
  The Individualization of War examines the status of individuals in contemporary armed conflict in three main capacities: as subject to violence but deserving of protection; as liable to harm because of their responsibility for attacks on others; and as agents who can be held accountable for the perpetration of crimes. This book presents a novel conceptualization of the phenomenon of individualization, including how it is both practiced and contested. It then convenes a set of leading thinkers from the fields of moral philosophy, international law, and international relations to further our understanding of not only how individualization is manifest in armed conflict—in theory and in practice—but also how it generates tensions and challenges for today's scholars and practitioners.

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  Getting China Wrong

  Aaron L. Friedberg

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  The West's strategy of engagement with China has failed. More than three decades of trade and investment with the advanced democracies have left that country far richer and stronger than it would otherwise have been. But growth and development have not caused China's rulers to relax their grip on political power, abandon their mercantilist economic policies, or accept the rules and norms of the existing international system. To the contrary: China today is more repressive at home, more aggressive abroad, and more obviously intent on establishing itself as the world's preponderant power than at any time since the death of Chairman Mao. What went wrong? 
   
   
   
  Put simply, the democracies underestimated the resilience, resourcefulness, and ruthlessness of the Chinese Communist Party. For far too long, the United States and its allies failed to take seriously the Party's unwavering determination to crush opposition, build national power, and fulfill its ideological and geopolitical ambitions. In this powerfully argued study, Friedberg identifies the assumptions underpinning engagement, describes the counterstrategy that China's Communist Party rulers devised in order to exploit the West's openness while defeating its plans, and explains what the democracies must do now if they wish to preserve their prosperity, protect their security, and defend their common values.

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  Through the Storm: A Journey to...

  Sybex Books

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  Anxiety is a storm that can feel unrelenting, isolating, and overpowering, leaving us adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Through the Storm: A Journey to Conquering Anxiety is a heartfelt and empowering guide that takes readers on a transformative path toward understanding, managing, and ultimately overcoming anxiety. 
  This book weaves together personal stories, expert insights, and practical tools to shed light on the complex nature of anxiety and its impact on our lives. Through relatable anecdotes and actionable advice, it provides a beacon of hope for those who feel trapped in the whirlwind of worry and fear. 
  Discover the science behind anxiety and learn how to dismantle its hold through mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and lifestyle adjustments. From identifying triggers to cultivating resilience, each chapter offers a roadmap for navigating the storm. Along the way, you’ll be inspired by real-life stories of triumph, showing that no matter how fierce the tempest, calm and clarity are within reach. 
  Whether you are seeking support for yourself or aiming to better understand and help a loved one, Through the Storm: A Journey to Conquering Anxiety is an invitation to rediscover your strength, embrace your vulnerability, and reclaim your life from the clutches of anxiety. With courage and the right tools, you can weather the storm—and emerge stronger than ever.

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  Discovering Your Plot - Think...

  M.A. Lee

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  What do writers want from plot? 
  What do writers need from plot? 
  Are those questions the same? Not really. As wordsmiths, we writers know that want and need are two different words. 
  ·      The want is a circumstance that we writers can control. We want plot specifics to help us craft story and exceed reader expectations. 
  ·      The need is a circumstance of obligations from reader expectations of story. While readers may want the comfort of the genre elements (the tropes), they also wish to have their interest and curiosity piqued. 
  Can we writers deliver on the expectations and the surprises in order to please our readers? That’s the question that Discovering Your Plot answers. 
  This guidebook covers plot structure and the necessities of genre expectations so we writers can anticipate what readers want. It explores the six most common plot structures and has a detailed examination of 12 major sections in all novels, no matter the genre. 
  By the end of Discovering Your Plot¸ writers will have the tools to construct a story as well as diagnose problems with pacing, tension and suspense, and sequencing events. 
  Discovering Your Plot is Book 6 in the Think like a Pro Writer series and the second of the Discovering set of how-to guidebooks for writers at all skill levels. While the approach is for newbies, every writer can benefit from this fresh look at any novel’s framework. 
  With her two other pen names, author M.A. Lee has published over 50 titles of fiction and nonfiction.

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  God in Her Ruffled Dress - Poems

  Lisa B ( Bernstein)

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  God in Her Ruffled Dress, written and narrated by poet and singer-songwriter Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein), explores the human/divine interface: body/spirit, temporal/eternal, illness/wellness. 
  With an original musical background and bookended by two poem-prayers, it has four sections: “Return to the Body” (on the author’s type 1 diabetes, Biblical scripture, and spiritual transformation); “Drum the Beginning of the World” (jazz masters, the power of singing); “Sever the Head” (pandemic politics); and “Propagate” (a female perspective on love, sensuality, birth, and death). 
  It was published in paperback by What Books Press. Poems appeared in The Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, Poetry International, Lilith, anthologies on cars and Greek mythology, and elsewhere. 
  “A book of deep seeing…intense listening... a series of divine pleasures” - D.A. Powell 
  “Stunning…weaves together body, spirituality, politics, and the world we live in…will stir your mind and bring you into beauty” - Kelli Russell Agodon 
  “Bears écriture feminine into the 21st century with grace, wit, and incredible technical dexterity” - Kristina Marie Darling 
  “Strange, musical, funny, sexy…exploring shifting definitions of the divine while staying grounded in the body, its strengths and illness and need, its miraculous desires...a deeply spiritual, feminist celebration in verse” - Girl Trouble 
  “A multifaceted collection that challenges the reader’s…understanding of topics from gender to eroticism… powerful physicality associated with the divine that is seldom approached so boldly...delicate sensuality and eroticism…A marvelous read!” - Full House Review 
  “Her experience of living with type 1 diabetes…convey[s] the intimate edge between life and death…Read this as a reminder...to release old ghosts...imagine and name the mysterious...life force that some call God” - Harbor Review

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