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  Challenger and Columbia: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the decades after the Apollo program, American space shuttles flew over 130 missions and successfully completed over 98% of them, but unfortunately, the two most famous missions were the ones that ended tragically aboard the Challenger and Columbia.  
  The Space Shuttle Challenger was the most heavily used space shuttle in the three years it was operational, carrying the first minority astronaut and woman astronaut into space. Challenger was also the first space shuttle to complete a landing at night. 
  On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. Ascent seemed to be going normally during the first minute, but about 75 seconds into the ascent, a plastic O-ring used to seal a joint in one of the solid rocket boosters failed, causing a breach of hot gas. That gas spread to the other rocket booster and the external fuel tank, causing an explosion. When the spectators saw the explosion, many of them started cheering, unaware of what was really happening.  
  The notorious date of the Challenger disaster was commemorated by the crew of the Columbia while they were in space in 2003, and a few days later, on February 1, the Columbia was due to land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 09:16. Only a few members of the press were present to watch the landing - this was, after all, supposed to be a routine return from a routine mission, the 113th for the shuttle program and the 28th for Columbia, one of the oldest Space Shuttles.

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  The Tao of Human Interactions -...

  SULI Daniel Johnson

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  I decided to write this book because of the need for an effective system of managing and enhancing people's ability to communicate. Its applications span business as well as personal interactions. It can be a simple way of assessing the personalities of people around you and enabling you to better interact with them. I've played the role of an employee in middle management as well as upper management. One essential skill for any good manager is communication. It is important to be able to assess the people you are managing and also to be able to effectively deliver the correct messages. It is not only important to deliver the ideas, but it also needs to be done in a way that impacts the audience correctly. An effective manager must also assess and manage the emotional states of the people involved. I have spent a good part of my life working as an employee and in upper management and middle management. I have also consulted management for many different types of organizations in the public as well as the private sector. I have worked in specific industries such as transit, technology, public works, city government, the military, and hospitality. My approach has always been to try to create effective modes of interaction and communication between employees and middle management, as well as between management and upper management. 
  This book is concerned mostly with daily interactions at the employee level. The system and skills taught can be applied to any interaction in the business and personal life. Management systems are often well thought out and well structured, but quite often, they do not lend themselves to the chaotic, on-the-spot timber of human interactions. The Tao of Human Communications is a system rooted in present-moment fluid interactions.

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  Solitude - The Science and Power...

  Thuy-vy T. Nguyen, Heather...

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  The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. Translating key research findings into actionable facts and advice, this book shows that alone time can boost well-being. From relaxation and recharging to problem solving and emotional regulation, solitude can benefit personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with ourselves and others. By learning what makes us better at spending time alone, you can use these principles to move toward your best possible self.

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  First Date Moves Men Can’t...

  Bruce Bryans

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  The qualities that men love and look for in a woman while on a date will be very, very different from the qualities women want and desire most in a man. Unfortunately, it’s this lack of knowledge regarding these differences that tends to confuse and trip many women up during those first few dates. 
  If you don’t know what men want and what makes them feel love-smitten on a date, then you might find yourself struggling to connect with quality men and unable to keep them interested in you.  
  In this dating audiobook for women, you’re going to discover exactly what men want and secretly look for on a date. You’ll also learn how to maximize your feminine energy on dates so that you can spark more chemistry and create deeper emotional attraction with men you genuinely want to see again (and maybe even fall in love with). 
  Here's what else you’re going to learn: The ONE thing ANY woman can do at the very beginning of a date to melt a man’s heart and make him DETERMINED to show her a good time.What you should NEVER say to him even if you feel insecure about your looks, personality, past relationships, career, etc.A simple way to reduce OVERTHINKING and first-date anxiety that makes you appear MORE FUN and spontaneous!A sweet and irresistible “Classy Girl” move that will keep you HOT on a man's mind LONG after the date.How to encourage a guy to “take the lead” on a date, and why doing so will SKYROCKET his attraction to you.What future-oriented men secretly look for in a woman’s behavior that IMMEDIATELY reveals if she’s “girlfriend” or even “wife material”.Exactly what to say to (or TEXT) a guy at the end of the date if you want him to ask you out again much SOONER than later.And much, much more... 
  Get started right away and discover how to captivate your date and make him BEG to see you again.

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  Human All Too Human

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  Step into the labyrinth of the human soul. 
  In Human, All Too Human, Friedrich Nietzsche dismantles illusions with surgical precision, guiding the reader through a world where morality, religion, and culture are re-examined under the piercing light of reason. This landmark work marks Nietzsche’s bold departure from romanticism and metaphysics, heralding his journey into free thought and psychological insight. 
  A cornerstone of modern philosophy, this collection of aphorisms and reflections challenges the very foundations of truth and belief. Explore Nietzsche’s analysis of moral prejudice, where he lays bare the constructed nature of our values. Enter the realm of the “free spirit,” a section devoted to those courageous enough to question inherited convictions. Witness his early critique of art and genius, where even beauty is not immune from inquiry. 
  Nietzsche’s influence on existentialism, psychoanalysis, and 20th-century thought is immeasurable. His words continue to stir minds and provoke debate, as relevant in our turbulent age as they were in his own. 
  Now, for the first time, immerse yourself in his unflinching vision through a pristine AI narration—delivered with crystal clarity, emotional nuance, and unwavering fidelity to the original text. Whether you’re a devoted reader of philosophy or a curious seeker, this audiobook offers a profound and accessible gateway into one of the most daring minds in history. 
  Let Nietzsche’s voice echo in your mind and begin your own philosophical awakening.

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  China - Fragile Superpower

  Susan L. Shirk

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  Susan L. Shirk, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for China, knows many of today's Chinese rulers personally and has studied them for three decades. She offers invaluable insight into how they think—and what they fear. In this revealing book, you will see the world through the eyes of men like President Hu Jintao and former President Jiang Zemin. We discover a fragile communist regime desperate to survive in a society turned upside down by miraculous economic growth and a stunning new openness to the greater world. Theirs is a regime afraid of its own citizens, and this fear motivates many of their decisions when dealing with the US and other foreign nations. In particular, the fervent nationalism of the Chinese people, combined with their passionate resentment of Japan, and attachment to Taiwan, have made relations with these two regions a minefield. It is here, Shirk concludes, in the tangled interactions between Japan, Taiwan, China, and the United States, that the greatest danger lies. 
   
   
   
  Shirk argues that rising powers such as China tend to provoke wars in large part because other countries mishandle them. Unless we understand China's brittle internal politics and the fears that motivate its leaders, we face the very real possibility of avoidable conflict with China.

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