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  Air Combat 1945 - The Aircraft...

  Donald Nijboer

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  A detailed and fully illustrated look at aerial combat in the closing year of WWII across all theaters of conflict. The final year of World War II witnessed the decline of the piston-engine fighter and the beginning of the jet age. Taking to the skies were tried-and-true fighters, improved versions of old aircraft, and newly developed jets, including prototypes that flew for the first time just before the war ended.   In Air Combat 1945, historian Donald Nijboer examines these dynamic aircraft through hundreds of wartime photographs depicting operations across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific. This volume covers American Mustangs, Thunderbolts, and Shooting Stars; British Tempests, Spitfires, and Gloster Meteors; German Fw 190s, Bf 109Ks, and Messerschmitt Me 262s; Japanese Ki 100s, Raidens, and Tojos; and many more.

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  Early America’s Most Important...

  Editors Charles River

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  Throughout his presidency at the beginning of the 19th century, Thomas Jefferson had worried about the future of the western U.S., seeing that settlements in the Ohio Valley and lower South relied upon the Mississippi River. France’s controls over the region, in his estimation, put the U.S. at a severe disadvantage. His solution proved successful beyond his wildest imagination, for Napoleon did not only sell New Orleans to the U.S, the portion that Jefferson instructed his ministers to make an offer on, but all of “New France,” the entire area of Louisiana. Jefferson might have said later that his purchase of the territory “strained” but did not “break” the Constitution, but also should have boasted that, with one stroke, he had removed one less obstacle to American expansionism. The Louisiana Purchase encompassed all or part of 15 current U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, and it allowed Jefferson to plan something he had talked about since taking office: an expedition deep into the unmapped and largely unknown continent with the final destination being the Pacific Ocean. This could prove the most significant of the goals that Jefferson - a person who thought of himself as a scientifically-minded thinker - wanted to accomplish as president. 
  	In the aftermath of the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition was a much-heralded blow for American rights in the face of international competition, but that was only one of four expeditions authorized by Jefferson. Four years before Lewis and Clark set off, an army officer from New Jersey led two long-distance treks, one northward to the headwaters of the Mississippi River and the other to the Southwest. These were the only expeditions authorized by Jefferson while they were already en route, planned and launched by subordinates within the military. Indeed, the career of Zebulon Pike was “dominated by ambiguously motivated explorations of the American West.”

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  100 Facts About Website...

  Science-Based Language Learning Lab

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  Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning Series 
   
  Welcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like Website Promotion. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and Spanish. 
   
  How It Works: 
   
  - Each fact is first introduced in Spanish, encouraging you to interpret it. 
   
  - The following page provides the fact in English and then repeats it in Spanish, aiding comprehension and memorization. 
   
  - The second half flips this order—English first, then Spanish, and English again—helping you practice translation in both directions for better mastery. 
   
  Benefits: 
   
  - Concise Learning: Focuses on one-sentence facts to ensure every word learned is impactful and directly related to your interests, making them easier to remember. 
   
  - Reinforcement: Alternating languages for each fact naturally strengthens vocabulary and grammar. 
   
  - Engagement: Learning vocabulary through topics you're passionate about keeps the process dynamic and relevant. 
   
  - Dual Knowledge: You enrich your understanding of a specific subject while learning a new language. 
   
  This series is tailored for learners who thrive on clear, targeted information, making it both educational and enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or expanding your linguistic skills, this series promises an effective and engaging educational journey. Embrace these 100 facts and let your passions drive your progress in mastering a new language!

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  The Expanding Circle - Ethics...

  Peter Singer

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  What is ethics? Where do moral standards come from? Are they based on emotions, reason, or some innate sense of right and wrong? For many scientists, the key lies entirely in biology—especially in Darwinian theories of evolution and self-preservation. But if evolution is a struggle for survival, why are we still capable of altruism? 
   
   
   
  In his classic study The Expanding Circle, Peter Singer argues that altruism began as a genetically based drive to protect one's kin and community members but has developed into a consciously chosen ethic with an expanding circle of moral concern. Drawing on philosophy and evolutionary psychology, he demonstrates that human ethics cannot be explained by biology alone. Rather, it is our capacity for reasoning that makes moral progress possible. In a new afterword, Singer takes stock of his argument in light of recent research on the evolution of morality.

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  The Ultimate Guide to Manage and...

  Brian Gibson

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  There is more than enough stress between regular work stress, maintaining relationships, navigating social engagements, and managing the kids. Fortunately, if you put your mind to it, there are ways to reduce your stress levels. Stress is valuable in helping us react quickly to threats and stay safe. Long-term stress exposure, however, may result in increased physical or mental health issues like anxiety and depression.  
  In this audiobook, you will learn how to recognize high-stress levels, how they affect the body and the mind, and how to manage, prevent, and relieve them.

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  My European Adventure

  Grayson Ace

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  Join Dr. Cage as he takes in the sights (and men) of Europe! 
  In desperate need of a vacation from his work, the doctor still manages to sneak in a quickie before his plane to London even makes it off the ground. He's leaving his not-boyfriend Nick behind, but he wonders if their relationship could ever be something more. 
  There's no time for deep thought though, as Dr. Cage settles right into leisure mode with a familiar sexy flight attendant, a stranger in a Beefeater suit, and even the staff of his hotel. On the full European tour, he travels everywhere from the bars of Ireland to the pools of Greece, exploring every country like the sexy bodies of the men he encounters. 
  In Prague, he finally hears rumors of the famous gay sex house featured in porn he has been seeking. Wandering through the streets of the Czech Republic, will he find it before his flight back to the States? After a whirlwind of sweat and passion, what awaits him when he finds his way back home? Back to Nick? For now, all Dr. Cage knows is he's going to devour every inch of his holiday.

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