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  Little Deaths All in a Row -...

  Elizabeth Earley

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  “What do you think happens after we die?” has been Elizabeth Earley’s favorite conversation starter since the motorcycle accident that almost killed her. In Little Deaths All in a Row: Essays on Sex and Death, Earley delves into memories of past lovers and offers vivid portraits of the hospice patients she has worked with after recovering from her own near-fatal injuries. Tracing the many connections—philosophical, scientific, ethical, and spiritual—between sex and death, these lyric essays ponder the afterlife, pain and pleasure, quantum entanglement and love, and the “strange and painful goodness of being alive.”

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  Mao's Army Goes to Sea - The...

  Toshi Yoshihara

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  From 1949 to 1950, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) made crucial decisions to establish a navy and secure China's periphery. The civil war had been fought with a peasant army, yet in order to capture key offshore islands from the Nationalist rival, Mao Zedong needed to develop maritime capabilities. Mao's Army Goes to Sea is a ground-breaking history of the founding of the Chinese navy and Communist China's earliest island-seizing campaigns. 
   
   
   
  In this definitive account of a critical moment in China's naval history, Toshi Yoshihara shows that Chinese leaders refashioned the stratagems and tactics honed over decades of revolutionary struggle on land for nautical purposes. Despite significant challenges, the PLA ultimately scored important victories over its Nationalist foes as it captured offshore islands to secure its position. 
   
   
   
  Drawing extensively from newly available Chinese-language sources, this book reveals how the navy-building process, sea battles, and contested offshore landings had a lasting influence on the PLA. Even today, the institution's identity, strategy, doctrine, and structure are conditioned by these early experiences and myths. This book will help US policymakers and scholars place China's recent maritime achievements in proper historical context—and provide insight into how its navy may act in the future.

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  Where Angels Fear to Tread: The...

  Sally Becker

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  'I was filled with apprehension about crossing the front line, but I would have risked my life to save just one child. Ivan was giving me a chance to save them all…' 
  This is the extraordinary work of Sally Becker, a humanitarian aid worker who for over three decades has risked it all in order to help the children of war. 
  Where Angels Fear to Tread is a reminder that – with determination, unrelenting passion and drive – one person can change the lives of so many. 
  In May 1993, Sally Becker went to Bosnia to help the innocent victims of war. She started by delivering humanitarian aid to the region, and was soon hailed as the 'Angel of Mostar' for rescuing wounded children and their families from the besieged city. Sally continued her work throughout the conflict and is credited with saving many lives. 
  When President Milosevic ordered his troops into Kosovo, her missions continued, this time on foot across the mountains. While attempting to bring sick and wounded children and their families to safety, she was captured by Serb paramilitaries, but neither this nor being shot by masked gunmen in Northern Albania could make her abandon her task. 
  Bosnia was Sally's first mission and the beginning of her lifelong commitment to help rescue children caught up in some of the most horrific wars around the world, including missions to help children in Iraq, Ukraine and most recently Gaza. 
  Her account provides a rare and invaluable insight into the complexities of international aid work, the shocking reality of life on the front lines and the desperate race to save innocent children trapped in war zones. 
  This is her extraordinary story. 
  Sally Becker's autobiography, a compelling narrative of her life in the service of others, is set to be the latest bestseller in non-fiction. Her memoirs, steeped in tales of charity and social welfare, underscore the power of individual action amidst the often sluggish responses of government institutions. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  Greek and Roman Epics - Stories...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  Step into the timeless worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, where gods rule the heavens, heroes chase destiny, and the underworld reveals the secrets of life and death. This 3-in-1 collection explores the most iconic myths and epics that have shaped Western civilization. 
  Begin with The Aeneid, Virgil’s legendary tale of Aeneas and the founding of Rome—filled with battles, divine intervention, and the struggle to fulfill fate. Then, uncover the power and presence of The Goddesses of Olympus, from wise Athena to vengeful Hera, each influencing both gods and mortals. Finally, journey through The Mythical Underworld, a shadowy realm ruled by Hades and Persephone, where souls are judged and heroes face their deepest trials. 
  Rich in drama, beauty, and insight, these stories offer a thrilling look at humanity’s oldest questions—about love, war, destiny, and what lies beyond.

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  Transform Your Mind: Secrets to...

  Cyrus Waverly

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  Transform Your Mind: Secrets to Conquer Anxiety and Embrace Calm 
  ⭐️⭐️ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐️⭐️ 
  Are you ready to take charge of your mind and conquer anxiety? 
  Looking for a thorough resource that equips you with the essential tools to reclaim your mental well-being? 
  Your journey starts here! 
  This guide is your essential partner for enhancing your understanding, implementing effective techniques, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you are set on a path to tranquility. 
  Updated to reflect the latest insights on managing anxiety. 
  Key features of this insightful guide: 
  - In-depth understanding of anxiety management techniques 
  - Detailed exploration of strategies to regain control over your mind 
  - Effective methods for preparing to face challenges and overcoming anxiety 
  Our guide stands out with its comprehensive approach, ensuring you have all the information you need to succeed in transforming your mental state. Concepts are thoroughly examined, ensuring clarity and understanding. 
  Please note that this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official mental health organization—it is designed solely for your benefit. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our guide ensures smooth navigation between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and embrace straightforward, precise, and technically sound content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey towards mental empowerment! 
  Start your path to conquering anxiety and embracing calm today!

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  The Modern Know-it-all - A...

  Brandon Wolfe

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  Smarty-pants, wise guy, smart aleck, bigmouth, show-off. 
  Our collective society has agreed, with good reason, to define a "know-it-all" with such a negative label.  
  The Modern Know-it-all: A Handbook To Achieving An Infallible Worldview is a profound philosophical guide that completely flips the script on our world's common definition of a know-it-all. This enlightening literary journey dismantles the negative stereotype of the conventional "know-it-all" by introducing a transformative new archetype—the Modern Know-it-all—who attains wisdom through rigorous self-deconstruction, critical thinking, and a hybrid philosophical approach to life.  
  The Modern Know-it-all challenges readers to reconsider deeply held beliefs, to uproot inherited delusions, and to build a resilient and evidence-based worldview anchored in reality, reason, and emotional balance. In the most unsuspecting way, this revolutionary perspective provides each open-minded reader the opportunity to truly become the smartest and wisest individual in every room entered hereon.

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