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  Too Far on a Whim - The Limits...

  Tyler A. Pitrof

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  In Too Far on a Whim, Tyler A. Pitrof presents a high-spirited revision of the US Navy's commitment to high-steam propulsion systems, the mainstay of its World War II fleets. Pitrof's research persuasively demonstrates that in its war against the Imperial Japanese Navy, the US Navy succeeded despite its high-steam propulsion systems rather than because of them. 
   
   
   
  War with an aggressive Japan and a resurgent Germany loomed in the dark days of the late 1930s. Rear Admiral Harold G. Bowen Sr., head of the US Navy's Bureau of Engineering, advanced a radical vision: a new fleet based on high-steam propulsion, a novel technology that promised high speeds with smaller engines and better fuel efficiency. 
   
   
   
  The official record of high-steam technology's subsequent performance has relied heavily on Bowen's own memoir, in which he painted high-steam innovation in heroic colors. Pitrof's empirical review of primary sources such as maintenance records illuminates the opposite. 
   
   
   
  Pitrof provides an account that extends far beyond technology and into matters of naval hierarchies and bureaucracy, strategic theory, and ego. 
   
   
   
  To Far on a Whim is a landmark for those interested in naval history and technology.

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  Japan - The Rise and Fall of...

  History Retold

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  Curious about Edo's isolation, shogunate rise, and cultural zenith? 
  Intrigued by geisha and their artistry in traditional performing arts? 
  Seeking insight into Zen Buddhism's profound impact on Japan? 
  If so, this book is for you! 
  Embark on a mesmerizing journey delving into Japan's captivating history, where the allure of geisha and the profound wisdom of Zen philosophy beckon. Propel yourself through time, leaping from the realm of ancient samurai and shoguns to the forefront of Japan's modern prowess. Immerse in the graceful tapestry of timeless art forms, where the echoes of feudal battles resound, and the unwavering spirit of resilience shapes destinies. 
  This book serves as your portal to a realm of wonder, weaving narratives that electrify the enigma of Japan's heritage. Its pages illuminate history in vibrant hues. Whether you're an intrepid seeker or a steadfast devotee of history, this volume thrusts you into the core of Japan's enthralling narrative. 
  Together we will explore:Shinto Origins and Imperial Dynasties: Unveiling Ancient BeginningsFeudal Epoch: Samurai, Shoguns, and Isolation's VeilEdo's Cultural Blossom: Art, Geisha, and Timeless ExpressionZen's Spirituality: Guiding Influence and Resonant PowerMeiji Rebirth: Modernization's Dawn and Global AscentPost-War Revival: Echoes of World War II and Resilient RenewalAnime and Manga: Unleashing Creative Currents in Modern CultureEnduring Traditions: Tea Ceremonies, Craftsmanship's Timeless CraftsmanshipAnd Much More 
  Seize the moment, and embark on an expedition charged with the essence of geisha mystique and the transformative power of Zen philosophy, flowing through the currents of time. 
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  Telling Lies - Clues to Deceit...

  Paul Ekman

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  From breaking the law to breaking a promise, how do people lie and how can they be caught? 
   
   
   
  In this revised edition, Paul Ekman, a renowned expert in emotions research and nonverbal communication, adds a new chapter to present his latest research on his groundbreaking inquiry into lying and the methods for uncovering lies. Ekman has figured out the most important behavioral clues to deceit; he has developed a one-hour self-instructional program that trains people to observe and understand "micro expressions"; and he has done research that identifies the facial expressions that show whether someone is likely to become violent—a self-instructional program to train recognition of these dangerous signals has also been developed. 
   
   
   
  Telling Lies describes how lies vary in form and how they can differ from other types of misinformation that can reveal untruths. It discusses how a person's body language, voice, and facial expressions can give away a lie but still fool professional lie hunters—even judges, police officers, drug enforcement agents, and Secret Service agents.

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  Higher Education Research – What...

  Ulrich Teichler

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  Der Begründer der Hochschulforschung in Deutschland, Ulrich Teichler, blickt auf mehr als fünf Jahrzehnte Hochschulforschung zurück. Wirtschaftswunder und Hochschulexpansion, studentische Bewegung, Experimente und Krisen der 1970er Jahre, Organisationsruhe, Wiedervereinigung, Internationalisierung, Ranking- und Management-Kult – all dies sind historische Stationen, die sich in Hochschule und Wissenschaft widerspiegeln. Ulrich Teichler berichtet als unmittelbar Beteiligter mit Offenheit und Humor und liefert zugleich kluge Analysen.

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  Pirate Enlightenment or the Real...

  David Graeber

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  "Narrator Roger Davis, who earned first-class honors in media and anthropology, puts his training to good use to lead listeners through 17th- and 18th-century Malagasy history." - Library Journal The final posthumous work by the coauthor of the major New York Times bestseller The Dawn of Everything.Pirates have long lived in the realm of romance and fantasy, symbolizing risk, lawlessness, and radical visions of freedom. But at the root of this mythology is a rich history of pirate societies—vibrant, imaginative experiments in self-governance and alternative social formations at the edges of the European empire.In graduate school, David Graeber conducted ethnographic field research in Madagascar for his doctoral thesis on the island’s politics and history of slavery and magic. During this time, he encountered the Zana-Malata, an ethnic group of mixed descendants of the many pirates who settled on the island at the beginning of the eighteenth century. Pirate Enlightenment, or the Real Libertalia, Graeber’s final posthumous book, is the outgrowth of this early research and the culmination of ideas that he developed in his classic, bestselling works Debt and The Dawn of Everything (written with the archaeologist David Wengrow). In this lively, incisive exploration, Graeber considers how the protodemocratic, even libertarian practices of the Zana-Malata came to shape the Enlightenment project defined for too long as distinctly European. He illuminates the non-European origins of what we consider to be “Western” thought and endeavors to recover forgotten forms of social and political order that gesture toward new, hopeful possibilities for the future.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  Edinburgh Old Town - Journeys...

  John Fee

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  John Fee was a true storytelling artist, painting verbal pictures, setting off on digressions that turned out not to be digressions, moving effortlessly into a song or poem. He has uncovered little-known aspects of the Royal Mile along with long-forgotten characters who spring back to life through the storyteller's art.
  
  
  Following on from the acclaimed Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill volumes, this third instalment in the Journeys and Evocations series focuses on the extensive history and folklore surrounding Edinburgh's atmospheric Old Town. Take a vivid trip with John Fee through Edinburgh's Old Town as you've never seen it before, with this wonderful blend of prose, poetry, photography and incredible stories from another era of one of Edinburgh's most renowned districts.
  
  
  Two of the city's leading storytellers have sifted through the centuries to compile the remarkable guide to Edinburgh's famous landmark.EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS on Arthur's Seat: Journeys and Evocations
  
  A fascinating spotlight on the Hill's unique position in centuries of Edinburgh life. EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS on Calton Hill: Journeys and Evocations

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