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  Russian Political Warfare -...

  Anton Shekhovtsov

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  Shekhovtsov’s essays delve into practices of Russian political warfare designed to advance Moscow’s objectives in European countries and certain African states.

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  Sherman Makes Georgia Howl: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Both Grant and Sherman shared the same theory of war: anything that might help the enemy's war effort should be considered a military target. After the Atlanta campaign, Grant explained to Sherman that the Confederates must be “demoralized and left without hope,” and he instructed Sherman, “Take all provisions, forage and stock wanted for the use of your command. Such as cannot be consumed, destroy. Leave the valley so barren that crows flying over it...will have to carry their provender with them.” This strategy sought the total economic collapse of the South, as well as completely disabling the South’s capability of fielding armies. In addition to the wholesale plundering of Southern resources, including taking them from civilians, the Union reversed its policy of swapping prisoners, realizing it had a far bigger reserve of manpower than the South. The Atlanta Campaign was a perfect example of this, as both sides lost about the same number of casualties. By September 1864, however, Sherman still had about 80,000 men, while Hood’s army was reduced to about 30,000. 
  Following the design of Grant's innovative and successful Vicksburg Campaign, Sherman's armies eliminated their need for traditional supply lines by living off the land. 	Ultimately, Sherman’s armies cut a path of abject destruction 60 miles wide and 300 hundred miles long from Atlanta to Savannah, which some likened to a Biblical blight. And as Sherman had intended, he did indeed made Georgia “howl.”  
  Due in large part to the March to the Sea, Sherman remains controversial across much of the United States today. The South considered him akin to a terrorist and adamantly insisted that he was violating the norms of warfare by targeting civilians. In many ways, Sherman is still the scourge of the South nearly 160 years after he vowed to make Georgia howl.  

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  Feeding Washington's Army -...

  Ricardo A. Herrera

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  In this major new history of the Continental Army's Grand Forage of 1778, award-winning military historian Ricardo A. Herrera uncovers what daily life was like for soldiers during the darkest and coldest days of the American Revolution: the Valley Forge winter. Here, the army launched its largest and riskiest operation—not a bloody battle against British forces but a campaign to feed itself and prevent starvation or dispersal during the long encampment. Herrera brings to light the army's herculean efforts to feed itself, support local and Continental governments, and challenge the British Army. 
   
   
   
  Highlighting the missteps and triumphs of both General George Washington and his officers as well as ordinary soldiers, sailors, and militiamen, Feeding Washington's Army moves far beyond oft-told, heroic, and mythical tales of Valley Forge and digs deeply into its daily reality, revealing how close the Continental Army came to succumbing to starvation and how strong and resourceful its soldiers and leaders actually were.

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  Finding Balance - A...

  Brian Gibson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In today's world, many people struggle to achieve a sense of balance. With the constant demands of work, family, and other responsibilities, finding time for self-care and relaxation can be challenging. As a result, many people suffer from stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions that can impact their overall health and well-being. 
  Finding balance is crucial for our emotional and physical health. When balanced, we feel calm, focused, and in control of our lives. However, achieving balance is easier said than done. It requires self-awareness, self-regulation, and a commitment to self-care. 
  Self-regulation, or the ability to manage our emotions and behaviors, is essential for finding balance. It involves recognizing our emotions, understanding their triggers, and healthily managing them. This includes mindfulness, meditation, exercise, and other stress-reducing techniques. 
  Emotional well-being is another important aspect of finding balance. Our emotions play a significant role in our lives, and learning to manage them effectively can improve our overall health and well-being. This includes developing healthy coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety, communicating effectively, and practicing self-compassion and self-care. 
  This comprehensive guide explores the various aspects of self-regulation and emotional well-being, offering practical strategies for achieving balance. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or feeling out of sync, this guide will provide the tools and knowledge to find balance and live a more fulfilling life. 
  This guide will cover topics such as: 
  •	The importance of self-awareness and how to develop it 
  •	The role of self-regulation in finding balance 
  •	Techniques for managing stress and anxiety 
  •	Strategies for improving communication and relationships 
  •	The benefits of self-compassion and self-care 
  •	Tips for developing a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, diet, and sleep

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  Learning Primary Programming...

  Phil Bagge

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  This book, written by Phil Bagge and published in conjunction with Hampshire Inspection and Advisory Service (HIAS), has been devised for children of KS2 (Year 5 and 6) age to learn programming outside of school.

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  Between Starshine and Clay -...

  Sarah Ladipo Manyika, Bernardine...

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  In a series of incisive and intimate encounters Sarah Ladipo Manyika introduces some of the most distinguished Black thinkers of our times, including Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison and Wole Soyinka, and civic leaders first lady Michelle Obama and Senator Cory Booker. She searches for truth with poet Claudia Rankine and historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. She discusses race and gender with South African filmmaker Xoliswa Sithole and American actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith. She interrogates the world around us with pioneering publisher Margaret Busby, parliamentarian Lord Michael Hastings, and civil rights activist Pastor Evan Mawarire—who dared to take on President Robert Mugabe and has lived to tell the tale. We also meet the living embodiment of the many threads, ideas, and histories in this book through the profile of her fabulous 102-year-old friend, Mrs. Willard Harris. In journeys that book-end the collection, Sarah Ladipo Manyika reflects on her own experience of being seen as 'oyinbo' in Nigeria, African in England, Arab in France, colored in Southern Africa, and Black in America, while feeling the least Black and most human among her fellow travelers, explorers all, against the sharp white relief of the South Pole. 
   
   
   
  This audiobook includes original recordings of conversations and interviews with the most distinguished black thinkers of our times.

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