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  Philippines Campaigns of World...

  Editors Charles River

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  I came through and I shall return." - General Douglas MacArthur 
  Those who had decoded and seen the Japanese communications in early December 1941 would not be surprised when they heard about an attack on December 7, 1941. They would, however, be astonished when they heard where that attack took place. Posted on the other side of the world, it was early on the morning of December 8 in the Philippines when American general Douglas MacArthur received news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor hours earlier. With that, it could only be a matter of time before the Japanese attacked the Philippines. 
  Although MacArthur and Allied forces tried to hold out, they could only fight a delaying action, and the Japanese managed to subdue all resistance by the spring of 1942. In the wake of the 1941-1942 campaign, Japan occupied the country and went on to expand their territory in the Pacific, while at the same time destroying the American presence in that region, but by the spring of 1943, American military planners had begun to create a plan to dislodge Japan from east and southeast Asia. To do so, parts of the Philippines were considered main strategic points in the potential Allied attack in the Pacific. The end goal of the Allied plan was an invasion of the Japanese home islands, in which heavy aerial bombardment would precede a ground assault. In order for this to occur, Allied forces would have to occupy areas surrounding Japan. 
  By the time the campaign started, Japan was on the defensive, but as they would prove in other places like Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Japanese soldiers would act fanatically before admitting defeat or surrendering. During this second major Philippines campaign, an estimated 330,000 Japanese died, and only a bit more than 10,000 were willing to be taken prisoner. 

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  Lean Production Scale-up

  Ilkka Taponen

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  This audiobook is an altered version of the Master’s thesis Lean Production Scale-up. How a startup can scale the manufacturing of physical product innovation by Ilkka Taponen. Approximately half of the original thesis has been removed to suit the audiobook format. The audiobook edit has been designed for an audience familiar with startups and business, meaning that large portions of the basics have been removed from the Theory chapter.Today the market entry for new ideas and entrepreneurs is easier than ever as the digital age is reshaping how business is done. Through digitalization, the business environment has become highly open and widely connected. The combinations of digital technologies like edge computing and artificial intelligence, AI, enable new business model opportunities. In this fast-changing environment, the most important thing is to learn as fast as possible what to do next and what is worth doing at all. Multiple non-fiction books like The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank and Lean Startup by Eric Ries study the modern internet-era startup business environment.Still, one aspect has not been included in the broader public discussion. The tools presented in Lean Startup concentrate on finding the market fit as efficiently as possible but assume that the same level of uncertainties does not exist in the company's internal processes. “We wanted flying cars, instead we got 140 characters” is a famous quote by startup investor Peter Thiel. Behind the quote is the notion that there is something different and more challenging about developing physical technologies compared to online services. Manufacturing, indeed, is an underrated problem. It is much harder to take advanced technology and bring it to volume manufacturing than to design it in the first place.

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  Soften the F#*k Up! - Being a...

  Brett Dellar

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  ‘Harden the F#*k Up!’ 
  In today's society, it can be tough to be a man. How often have you heard boys and men told to be tough and strong, or not show weakness, or to not cry? …To ask for help or talk about it will show you are weak. 
  These beliefs and attitudes have been ingrained from a very young age, and it is destroying our men and their families. Depression and mental health issues are rising. In Australia we lose more than seven men to suicide each day. 
  This needs to change… NOW! 
  Soften the F#*k Up! is a guidebook for adults struggling with the aftermath of emotional trauma. Brett Dellar lived with depression for 30 years, almost all of his adult life, as a result of unresolved childhood trauma, never addressing the underlying cause or understanding the impact of being seen as a ‘man’ in today’s society. 
  Brett shares the journey of how he overcame his depression at the age of 50 and the lessons, tools and skills he learned along the way. 
  Soften the F#*k Up! is a book about the challenges men face and the importance of mental and emotional health. It will provide a deeper understanding and insight into how and why men struggle with mental and emotional challenges, as well as provide the tools and skills to help turn life around. 
  This is a hope-filled, love-filled and purpose-filled memoir by a man who is candid about his own struggles and also offers insights and advice for men in today's society. You will not only be inspired to change your life, but also be shown how to take the steps necessary to do so.

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  Incredible True Stories for...

  Diana Reinhart

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  Think nothing can tear kids away from their screens? Challenge accepted! 
  Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids isn't just another fact book. It's a collection of surprising, real-life stories told through fun characters and dialogue that make kids forget they're actually learning. 
  From a teenager who found a planet during his summer internship to mushrooms that put on their own light show, each tale proves reality is more incredible than fiction. 
  Inside Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids, you'll discover true stories that make perfect "Wait, that actually happened?!" moments: 
  - The octopus that pulled off the greatest aquarium escape in history 
  - How a frustrated chef's revenge on a picky customer accidentally created potato chips 
  - Why your head is literally older than your feet (thanks, Einstein!) 
  - The bird that perfectly mimics chainsaws, car alarms, and camera shutters 
  - How a moldy sandwich forgotten in a lab saved millions of lives 
  - The lake where you literally cannot sink, no matter how hard you try 
  - The day it rained frozen lizards in Florida 
  - How broken guitar equipment created Queen's stadium anthem 
  What makes this audiobook actually cool: 
  - 7 themed chapters: Wild World, Accidental Inventions, Sports & Gaming, Future Tech, Pop Culture, Mind-Blowing Science, and Unstoppable People 
  - Bite-sized stories 
  - Something for everyone: Stories span diverse interests from sports to science, technology to history, animals to art and pop culture 
  - Screen-time alternative that actually works: Stories just as engaging as digital content but gives kids impressive knowledge to share at school, with friends, or at the dinner table 
  Each story is told in kid-friendly language with just the right amount of humor and dialogue to keep even the most tech-distracted young reader engaged.

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  Patience: The Art of Waiting -...

  Esther Jameson

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  Patience is often regarded as a simple virtue, but it carries profound power in shaping our lives. It goes beyond just waiting for something to happen. True patience is the ability to endure the waiting process with grace, calm, and peace of mind. It allows us to maintain focus on our long-term goals while navigating the uncertainties of life. In today’s fast-paced world, where instant gratification has become the norm, patience has become an increasingly rare but invaluable skill. Learning to practice patience empowers us to take a step back, remain composed, and make decisions with clarity, even in the face of adversity. 
  Patience serves as a bridge between desire and fulfillment. It gives us the resilience to endure the waiting period without losing sight of what we’re striving for. Whether we’re waiting for a promotion, healing from an injury, or working toward personal growth, patience allows us to trust that things are unfolding in the right timing. It is often in the waiting process that we learn the most valuable lessons. We discover new strengths, build resilience, and deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. 
  In scientific terms, patience is closely linked to emotional regulation. Studies have shown that those who practice patience tend to experience less stress and anxiety, as they are better able to cope with frustration and setbacks. Patience doesn’t mean passively sitting by and waiting for things to happen; it involves active participation in the process, understanding that timing plays a critical role in achieving our goals. It teaches us to manage our impulses, temper our expectations, and stay grounded during difficult moments.

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  Sun Tzu's The Art of War -...

  Sun Tzu

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  "The Art of War" is the widely acclaimed book of military strategy written by the legendary Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tzu.   
  In this treatise, Sun Tzu lays out his basic philosophy of how to wage military campaigns, including a description of the correct temperament of a general, flanking and attack strategies, the use of spies, the employment of deception and counter-intelligence and dozens of other time-honored pieces of military advice. The book has been read and studied by scores of leaders, presidents, generals and even corporate titans and Sun Tzu is often praised as the finest military strategist in history.   
  We are proud to present this manuscript in its original and unabridged format, as translated by Lionel Giles, M.A. in 1910.

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