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  Truman and the Bomb - The Untold...

  D. M. Giangreco

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  Many myths have grown up around President Harry S. Truman's decision to use nuclear weapons against Imperial Japan. In destroying these myths, Truman and the Bomb will discomfort both Truman's critics and his supporters, and force historians to reexamine what they think they know about the end of the Pacific War. 
   
   
   
  Using previously unpublished material, D. M. Giangreco busts myths and more. An award-winning historian and expert on Truman, Giangreco is perfectly situated to debunk the many deep-rooted falsehoods about the roles played by American, Soviet, and Japanese leaders during the end of the World War II in the Pacific. Truman and the Bomb, a concise yet comprehensive study of Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb, will prove to be a classic for studying presidential politics and influence on atomic warfare and its military and diplomatic components. 
   
   
   
  Making this book particularly valuable for professors and students as well as for military, diplomatic, and presidential historians and history buffs are extensive primary source materials, including the planned United States naval and air operations in support of the Soviet invasion of Manchuria. These documents support Giangreco's arguments while enabling the listener to enter the mindsets of Truman and his administration as well as the war's key Allied participants.

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  When you are sad discover the...

  Eliza Nicholsby

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  When you are sad, discover the magical wonders 
  When you are sad, immerse yourself in a world of wonder and magic, where nature comes alive and embraces us with its wisdom. Join us on a journey through the hidden interconnectedness of all life, from the roots of the trees to the stars in the sky. Let yourself be enchanted by the story of the dandelion, whose seeds fly through the world like little ambassadors of joy. Experience the mysterious language of the forest, where trees and mushrooms whisper to each other and support each other. And finally, find comfort and security in the certainty that we are all part of a great, wonderful whole, connected by invisible threads of love and stardust. 
  This audiobook is an invitation to dream, marvel and discover. It gives us moments of peace and reflection and reminds us of the beauty and magic that exists within us and around us.

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  Flawed Predictions and Planning...

  William Rands

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  This book contains the following two titles: 
  - The Planning Fallacy: The allure of optimism has been a driving force behind humanity’s greatest achievements. It propels innovation, inspires ambition, and fosters resilience in the face of adversity. Yet, this same optimism can lead us astray, particularly when it comes to planning and executing tasks. The belief that everything will unfold as envisioned, without significant setbacks or challenges, is an enticing illusion. This overconfidence, while comforting, often masks the reality of time and resource constraints, resulting in a phenomenon known as the planning fallacy. 
    
  - The Representativeness Heuristic: The representativeness heuristic is one of the most influential concepts in cognitive psychology, profoundly shaping the way individuals make judgments and decisions. First introduced by psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, this heuristic explains how people often assess probabilities and likelihoods based on how closely an event or object resembles a prototype or existing mental model. While this cognitive shortcut can be useful in navigating a complex world, it also introduces biases that distort reasoning and lead to systematic errors.

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  Hunting the Seven - How the...

  Beverley Roos-Muller

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  In 1986, seven young men were shot and killed by police in Gugulethu in Cape Town. The nation was told they were part of a 'terrorist' MK cell plotting an attack on a police unit. An inquest followed, then a dramatic trial in 1987 and a second inquest in 1989 that again exonerated the police. Finally, ten years later, Eugene de Kock's Vlakplaas unit was exposed at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for having planned and executed the cold-blooded killings. Yet their real agenda remained a mystery.
  In Hunting the Seven, Beverley Roos-Muller reveals her own decades-long connection to the case and her search for the truth of their deaths that has been shrouded in lies and mystery. Sifting through the evidence, and interviewing many of those involved, Roos-Muller reveals that it was Vlakplaas's only operation in the Western Cape and behind it lay a shocking secret.

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  The Public Servants' Survival...

  Brenda J. Viola

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  Who cares about public servants? 
  Brenda Viola does. 
  Why? 
  Because she's walked in your shoes. As a Public Information Officer for a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, she worked shoulder to shoulder with Municipal Clerks, Librarians, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building and Planning, Police, Firefighters, Administrators, and Elected Officials. 
  Late-night meetings leading into early mornings and dealing with well-meaning but demanding citizens are just two challenges that can lead to burnout and breakdowns. 
  The Public Servants' Survival Guide is especially for you - the unsung heroes who directly affect the quality of life in a community. You make a difference and impact people, literally, where they live. This is legacy work and while the work may energize you, the demands on your time, energy, and attention could drain even the most resilient. 
  You may not be the City Manager or Board President, but you are the CEO of your own life. Taking care of you will be the smartest thing you will ever do. For any busy person, this book will help you restore joy in your work AND in your life. Instead of heading toward a breakdown, you'll be empowered to prepare for a breakthrough.

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  The Fall of the Berlin Wall -...

  Nova Ashford

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  The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the dramatic end of an era that had shaped global politics for nearly half a century. The Cold War, a period of intense ideological, political, and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, had divided the world into two distinct blocs. At the heart of this division stood Germany, and within it, the iconic Berlin Wall—a physical symbol of the separation between East and West. For much of the post-World War II period, this wall was not just a barrier dividing a city but a vivid representation of the ideological conflict between communism and capitalism, between Soviet control and Western freedom.  
  The Cold War began shortly after the end of World War II, as the victorious Allied powers, particularly the United States and the Soviet Union, emerged as the world's superpowers. The ideological rift between these two nations—one advocating for a free-market economy and democracy, the other for a centrally controlled, one-party state—became a defining feature of global politics. The division of Germany into East and West in 1949 symbolized the larger division between East and West, and Berlin, split into sectors controlled by the Allies, became the focal point of this division. 
  The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It quickly became one of the most visible manifestations of the Cold War. The wall separated families, prevented personal freedoms, and symbolized the repressive nature of the East German regime. For decades, it seemed an unmovable part of the geopolitical landscape. However, by the late 1980s, the winds of change were beginning to stir. Gorbachev’s reforms in the Soviet Union, including policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), sparked a wave of political change throughout Eastern Europe. As these reforms loosened Soviet control, the call for more political freedom and reform became louder in East Germany.

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