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  Vekheya Shehar Bambyi

  Gurcharan Sagu

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  “Vekheya Shehar Bambyi” is the story of Gurcharan Sagu Ji’s challenging journey during his time in the film city of Bombay. In this book, he presents the bitter and sweet experiences he encountered in the film industry with great detail and honesty. This is the first book of its kind in Punjabi literature that provides insights into the struggles faced while making films, showing how one can end up destroying their own home and family while chasing their dreams.

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  The Crisis of the Twelfth...

  Thomas N. Bisson

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  Medieval civilization came of age in thunderous events like the Norman Conquest and the First Crusade. Power fell into the hands of men who imposed coercive new lordships in quest of nobility. Rethinking a familiar history, Thomas Bisson explores the circumstances that impelled knights, emperors, nobles, and churchmen to infuse lordship with social purpose.Bisson traces the origins of European government to a crisis of lordship and its resolution. King John of England was only the latest and most conspicuous in a gallery of bad lords who dominated the populace instead of ruling it. Yet, it was not so much the oppressed people as their tormentors who were in crisis. The Crisis of the Twelfth Century suggests what these violent people—and the outcries they provoked—contributed to the making of governments in kingdoms, principalities, and towns.

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  The Rivalry Peril - How...

  Van Jackson, Michael Brenes

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  How the US policy of competition with China is detrimental to democracy, peace, and prosperity—and how a saner approach is possible 
   
   
    
  For close to a decade, the US government has been preoccupied with the threat of China, fearing that the country will "eat our lunch," in the words of Joe Biden. The United States has crafted its foreign and domestic policy to help constrain China's military power and economic growth. Van Jackson and Michael Brenes argue that great-power competition with China is misguided and vastly underestimates the costs and risks that geopolitical rivalry poses to economic prosperity, the quality of democracy, and, ultimately, global stability. 
   
   
    
  This in-depth assessment of the trade-offs and pitfalls of protracted competition with China reveals how such a policy exacerbates inequality, leads to xenophobia, and increases the likelihood of violence around the world. In addition, it distracts from the priority of addressing such issues as climate change while at the same time undercutting democratic pluralism and sacrificing liberty in the name of prevailing against an enemy "other." Jackson and Brenes provide an informed and urgent critique of current US foreign policy and a road map toward a saner, more democratically accountable strategy of easing tension and achieving effective diplomacy.

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  American History Stories: 101...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Uncover the soul of America with American History Stories! 
  Embark on an enthralling journey where each story is a thread in the vast tapestry of the United States’ legacy. 
  This collection of 101 true tales masterfully narrates the pivotal events and influential figures that have carved the nation’s path from its rugged colonial beginnings to its current standing on the world stage. 
  Discover what happened to the early Jamestown settlers, witness the Night of Terror, and explore important and legendary figures in US history such as George Washington and Frederick Douglass.Dive into the unknown: Discover tales of early settlers and their harrowing experiences, shedding light on the less traveled paths of American history.Witness groundbreaking moments: From the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to the monumental civil rights struggles, be a part of the events that shaped the nation.Meet the legends: Get up close with figures like George Washington and Frederick Douglass, understanding their roles beyond the textbooks.Uncover hidden stories: Learn about the first woman executed in the United States and the true story behind the sack of Lawrence.Embark on a journey of resilience: Through trials and triumphs, explore how the United States emerged from adversity to become a beacon of freedom and progress.Experience history firsthand: Feel the emotions and motivations that drove individuals and communities to fight for their beliefs and shape a nation. 
  American History Stories doesn't just recount history; it immerses you in it. 
  Embark on this extraordinary exploration into America’s past. Seize your copy today!

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  On Operations - Operational Art...

  B. A. Friedman

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  On Operations: Operational Art and Military Disciplines traces the history of the development of military staffs and ideas on the operational level of war and operational art from the Napoleonic Wars to today, viewing them through the lens of Prussia/Germany, the Soviet Union, and the United States. B. A. Friedman concludes that the operational level of war should be rejected as fundamentally flawed, but that operational art is an accurate description of the activities of the military staff, an organization developed to provide the brainpower necessary to manage the complexity of modern military operations. Rather than simply serve as an intercession between levels, the military staff exists as an enabler and supporting organization to tacticians and strategists alike. 
   
   
   
  On Operations examines the organization of military staffs, which has changed little since Napoleon's time. Historical examinations of the functions staffs provided to commanders, and the disciplines of the staff officers themselves, leads to conclusions about how best to organize staffs in the future. Friedman demonstrates these ideas through case studies of historical campaigns based on the military discipline system developed.

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  A Familiar Family Connection

  Eskay Kabba

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  Ryan D. Ryder and Mr. Deep Strokez are official but not Facebook official! 
  Rion Matthews "AKA Ryan D. Ryder" flew across the country to be with the man he fell in love in London last summer. And Nicholas Highton "AKA #MrDeepStrokez" is ecstatic to have Rion in his city, his life, and his bed every night. The two lovers try to keep it just between them since Nick's sex tape went viral. With over twenty million social media followers and paparazzi dogging his every move, Rion wants to be sure that their steamy connection had the foundation to go the distance before they became a hashtag. 
  After Rion is accidentally introduced to Nick's siblings, he is pulled into the world of the One Percent, where money, sex, and power is at their fingertips. Meanwhile, traumatic events force Rion back to California, leading Nick into the dark and dangerous world that Rion was raised in. 
  Will their connection grow stronger as they walk through each other's worlds, or will the journey create doubts about their relationship's longevity?

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