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  America's War in Syria -...

  Till Paasche, John Foxx

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  This insider assessment of American military involvement in Syria offers “a fascinating and down-to-earth look at the war against [ISIS]” (Military Heritage Magazine). 
   
  The US military campaign in alliance with Kurdish forces in Syria remains a rare success story in the age of the War on Terror. Considering the military victory, the civilian government that followed the fighting, the light military footprint and the strong link to Kurdish partners, the intervention against ISIS in Syria is widely regarded as the nation’s most successful campaign since World War II.  
   
  In this volume, three authors who participated directly in the conflict offer a rare ground-level view of how it turned into a just war. Between the three of them, they participated in all the large Kurdish operations against the Islamic State between late 2014 and mid-2016. They endured muddy archaic trench warfare, witnessed the first waves of decisive US and British airstrikes against ISIS, and experienced the impact America had on the battlefield.  
   
  Later, when American, British and French Special Forces were deployed at the front lines, the authors worked closely with those teams, evacuating hundreds of wounded from the battlefield together. Based on their unique insights, they analyses America’s war in Syria, identifying its distinct phases from the secretive build up to the ultimate destruction of the ISIS Caliphate.

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  On Writing and Failure - Or the...

  Stephen Marche

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  Writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it.
  		 
  Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to what you need to continue existing as a writer, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance Required to Endure the Life of a Writer describes the defining role played by rejection in literary endeavors and contemplates failure as the essence of the writer’s life. Along with his own history of rejection, Marche offers stories from the history of writerly failure, from Ovid’s exile and Dostoevsky’s mock execution to James Baldwin's advice just to endure, where living with the struggle and the pointlessness of writing is the point.

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  Reality Isn't What It Used to Be...

  Walter Truet Anderson

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  Anderson reveals the reality of postmodernism in politics, popular culture, religion, literary criticism, art, and philosophy -- making sense of everything from deconstructionism to punk.

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  Dream Build Achieve - Turning...

  Caleb David

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  We all have dreams, ideas, and ambitions—but how many of us truly turn them into reality? Dream, Build, Achieve: Turning Ideas Into Realities is your comprehensive guide to transforming your dreams into tangible accomplishments through strategic action, persistence, and unwavering belief in your abilities. 
  So often, the gap between our dreams and our reality feels overwhelming. We struggle with self-doubt, lack of direction, or fear of failure. Yet, the journey from idea to execution doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. This book will help you break down your big dreams into achievable steps, creating a clear roadmap for success. 
  In Dream, Build, Achieve, you’ll discover: 
  ✅ How to transform your vision into a concrete plan of action 
  ✅ The mindset needed to overcome obstacles and stay motivated 
  ✅ Proven strategies for breaking through procrastination and self-doubt 
  ✅ How to develop the discipline to stay on track and consistently build towards your goals 
  ✅ The importance of resilience and flexibility as you navigate challenges 
  ✅ Simple yet powerful tools to track progress and adjust strategies along the way 
  ✅ Ways to maintain motivation and keep moving forward, even when faced with setbacks 
  No dream is too big when broken into actionable steps. Whether you’re looking to build a successful career, create your own business, or achieve personal growth, Dream, Build, Achieve will help you harness the tools and mindset necessary to turn your ideas into lasting realities. 
  The path to achieving your dreams begins with a single step—let this book show you how to take that step and keep moving forward, every day.

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  The Fallacies of Racism -...

  Jennifer Patrice Sims

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  Everyone has an opinion on racism. The vast majority of people would vehemently deny that they or those close to them are "racist," yet many of the most common understandings of racism are highly problematic. "If you mean no harm, then it can't be racist." Yes, it can. "There are anti-discrimination laws now, so racism no longer occurs." Incorrect. "Some of my best friends are Black, so I can't be racist." Not true. 
   
   
    
  In this sharp, open-minded, and witty book, sociologist Jennifer Patrice Sims succinctly addresses these problematic perceptions of racism as fallacies. Building on existing academic theories and drawing on her own cross-national research, two decades of teaching, and analyses of contemporary issues, she delves into the most common and insidious fallacies about racism. In revealing them to be rooted in what scholars call an "epistemology of ignorance," she shows how these perceptions justify and uphold white supremacy (inadvertently or otherwise). 
   
   
   
  Accessibly written and full of concrete examples, this book will be of great value to anyone who wants to understand the common misunderstandings about racism that frustrate contemporary politics, classrooms, workplaces, and dinner tables.

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  The Greek Famine of World War II...

  Sarah Willards

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  In the autumn of 1940, Greece found itself thrust into the chaos of World War II when Italian forces, under the command of Benito Mussolini, launched an invasion from Albania. Despite being outnumbered and under-equipped, Greek forces mounted a formidable defense, pushing the Italians back and even advancing into Albanian territory. This unexpected success humiliated Mussolini and prompted Adolf Hitler to intervene, leading to a swift German invasion in April 1941. Within weeks, Greece had fallen under Axis control, divided between Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria. 
  The occupation marked the beginning of a dark chapter in Greek history. The country was strategically important, but the Axis powers showed little interest in the welfare of the population. The division of the territory resulted in inconsistent governance and exploitation. The Germans controlled key cities and transportation networks, while the Italians managed the majority of the countryside. Bulgaria, seeking territorial expansion, aggressively imposed policies of assimilation in northern regions. Each occupying force pursued its own interests, often at the expense of the Greek people. 
  From the earliest days of occupation, the signs of impending crisis were clear. The agricultural economy, already fragile, was disrupted by war and commandeered by the Axis to support their military campaigns. Transportation networks were dismantled or redirected to serve occupying forces, cutting off essential supply chains. Coastal blockades, imposed by the British to weaken the Axis, unintentionally contributed to the strangulation of Greek imports, especially food. The result was a country teetering on the edge of economic and social collapse.

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