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  Trade-Offs - An Introduction to...

  Harold Winter

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  The highly engaging introduction to thinking like an economist, updated for a new generation of readers. 
   
  When economists wrestle with any social issue—be it unemployment, inflation, healthcare, or crime and punishment—they do so impersonally. The big question for them is: what are the costs and benefits, or trade-offs, of the solutions to such matters? These trade-offs constitute the core of how economists see the world—and make the policies that govern it. 
   
  Trade-Offs is an introduction to the economic approach of analyzing controversial policy issues. A useful introduction to the various factors that inform public opinion and policymaking, Trade-Offs is composed of case studies on topics drawn from across contemporary law and society. 
   
  Intellectually stimulating yet accessible and entertaining, Trade-Offs will be appreciated by students of economics, public policy, health administration, political science, and law, as well as by anyone following current social policy debates.

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  The New Science of the Enchanted...

  Marshall Sahlins

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  From the perspective of Western modernity, humanity inhabits a disenchanted cosmos. Gods, spirits, and ancestors have left us for a transcendent beyond. Yet the vast majority of cultures throughout human history treat spirits as very real persons, members of a cosmic society who interact with humans and control their fate. In most cultures, even today, people are but a small part of an enchanted universe misconstrued by the transcendent categories of "religion" and the "supernatural." The New Science of the Enchanted Universe shows how anthropologists and other social scientists must rethink these cultures of immanence and study them by their own lights. 
   
   
   
  In this, his last, revelatory book, Marshall Sahlins announces a new method and sets an exciting agenda for the field. He takes listeners around the world. In the process, Sahlins sheds new light on classical and contemporary ethnographies that describe these cultures of immanence and reveals how even the apparently mundane, all-too-human spheres of "economics" and "politics" emerge as people negotiate with, and ultimately usurp, the powers of the gods. 
   
   
   
  The New Science of the Enchanted Universe offers a road map for a new practice of anthropology that takes seriously the enchanted universe and its transformations from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary America.

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  Stalingrad to Berlin: The German...

  U.S. Army Center of Military...

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  Soviet victory over Germany was the most fateful development of World War II. The purpose of this book is to investigate one aspect of the Soviet victory - how the war was won on the battlefield. The author sought, in following the march of the Soviet and German armies from Stalingrad to Berlin, to depict the war as it was and to describe the manner in which the Soviet Union emerged as the predominant military power in Europe.
  Content:
  Invasion
  Retreat
  Stalingrad the Encirclement
  Stalingrad the Turning Point
  The Countermarch
  The Center and the North 
  Operation Zitadelie 
  The First Soviet Summer Offensive
  The Battle for the Dnepr Line.
  The Rising Tide 
  Offensives on Both Flanks- the South Flank
  Offensives on Both Flanks-the North Flank
  Paying the Piper
  Prelude to Disaster
  The Collapse of the Center
  The South Flank
  Retreat and Encirclement
  Defeat in the North
  The January Offensive
  The Defense of the Reich
  
  Earl F. Ziemke is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where he received a Ph. D. degree in history. In World War II he served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific theater.

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  Letters From A Self-Made...

  George Horace Lorimer

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  Embark on a timeless journey of wisdom and success with "Letters from A Self-Made Merchant to His Son" by George Horace Lorimer, now available as an enriching audiobook experience. Delve into the profound insights and invaluable advice shared in this collection of letters from a father to his son, guiding him through the intricacies of business, life, and personal development. 
  Narrated with eloquence and depth, this audiobook brings to life the teachings of a self-made merchant who rose from humble beginnings to achieve remarkable success. Through each letter, listeners will uncover pearls of wisdom on topics ranging from entrepreneurship and financial acumen to integrity, perseverance, and the importance of character. 
  As you immerse yourself in these heartfelt correspondences, you'll find yourself captivated by the timeless lessons that transcend generations. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business professional, or simply seeking inspiration for personal growth, "Letters from A Self-Made Merchant to His Son" offers profound insights that resonate with individuals of all backgrounds. 
  Let the words of George Horace Lorimer inspire, motivate, and empower you to reach new heights of achievement and fulfillment. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home, let this audiobook accompany you on your journey to success and significance. Don't miss the opportunity to glean from the wisdom of one of history's most revered mentors. Start listening today and embark on a transformative voyage toward personal and professional excellence.

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  History of Marathas EP08 -...

  Vikrant Pande

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  Suryaji was barely able to speak.
  
  He began, 'Maharaj, Tanaji realized we may not be able to climb the steep cliffs but he used his favourite ghorpad (Ghorpad is a monitor lizard in Marathi), Yashwanti.
  He tied a rope around its waist and it climbed up, securing a foothold using its sharp talons. We all were able to climb up soon. As soon as we entered the fort, the guards woke up and a fight began. We were outnumbered by the enemy troops- there were Arabs, Afghans, Rajputs and Pathans and we fought like men possessed. Tanaji was a tiger, slaughtering anyone who came his way. When some of the Mawals wanted to run and Tanaji saw Shelar mama down on the ground, he cut off the ropes and shouted, 'You fools! Here your mama lies on the ground and you can think of running away?' That was enough to challenge us and we fought like devils possessed.'

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  Middle Ages - European History...

  Kelly Mass

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  In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or middle ages time period lasted around from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, likewise to the Post-classical period of worldwide history. It started with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of the 3 conventional departments of Western history: classical antiquity, the middle ages period, and the contemporary period. The middle ages period is itself partitioned into the Early, High, and Late Middle Ages. 
  Population decrease, counter-urbanization, the collapse of central authority, invasions of countries, and mass moves of tribe, which had started in Late Antiquity, continued into the Early Middle Ages. The massive movements of the Migration Period, including but not limited to numerous Germanic tribes, formed new kingdoms in what stayed of the Western Roman Empire. In the 7th century, North Africa and the Middle East-- once part of the Byzantine Empire-- came under the rule of the Umayyad Caliphate, an Islamic empire, after conquest by Muhammad's followers. 
  Explore more about this long time in history, a dark time when people faced countless challenges to their survival.

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