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  Russo-Turkish Wars The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the wake of taking Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire would spend the next few centuries expanding its size, power, and influence, bumping up against Eastern Europe and becoming one of the world’s most important geopolitical players. It was a rise that would not truly start to wane until the 19th century, and in the centuries before the decline of the “sick man of Europe,” the Ottomans frequently tried to push further into Europe. 
  Some of those forays were memorably countered by Western Europeans and the Holy League, but the Ottomans’ most frequent foe was the Russian Empire, which opposed them for both geopolitical and religious reasons. From negotiations to battles, the two sides jockeyed for position over the course of hundreds of years, and the start of the fighting may have represented the Ottomans’ best chance to conquer Moscow and change the course of history. 
  By the 19th century, the tsar was notoriously referring to the Ottoman Empire as the “sick man of Europe,” and by the start of World War I, the Ottoman Empire was often described as a dwindling power, mired by administrative corruption, using inferior technology, and plagued by poor leadership. The general idea is that the Ottoman Empire was “lagging behind,” likely coming from the clear stagnation of the empire between 1683 and 1826. Yet it can be argued that this portrayal is often misleading and fails to give a fuller picture of the state of the Ottoman Empire. Looking at the reforms, technological advances and modernization efforts made by the Ottoman elite between 1826 and the beginning of World War I, one could really wonder why such a thirst for change failed to save the Ottomans when similar measures taken by other nations, such as Japan during the Meiji era, did in fact result in the rise of a global power in the 20th century.

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  The Story of Pearl Harbor – The...

  Max Owen

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  On December 7, 1941, the world changed forever. In a surprise attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy, Pearl Harbor was bombed, dragging the United States into World War II. How did this happen? Was it truly unexpected, or were there warnings? 
  This audiobook uncovers the strategic planning, key military figures, and devastating impact of the attack. Learn about the battleships lost, the heroes of that fateful day, and the American response that led to war in the Pacific. 
  The Story of Pearl Harbor – The Attack That Changed History is a must-listen for military history lovers, World War II enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the pivotal moments that shaped the modern world.

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  Still No Word from You - Notes...

  Peter Orner

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  A new collection of pieces on literature and life by the author of Am I Alone Here?, a finalist for the NBCC Award for Criticism 
   
   
    
  From the acclaimed fiction writer about whom Dwight Garner of the New York Times wrote, "You know from the second you pick him up that he's the real deal," comes Still No Word from You, a unique chain of essays and intimate stories that meld the lived life and the reading life. For Orner, there is no separation. Covering such well-known writers as Lorraine Hansberry, Primo Levi, and Marilynne Robinson, as well as other greats like Maeve Brennan and James Alan McPherson, Orner's highly personal take on literature alternates with his own true stories of loss and love, hope and despair. In his mother's copy of A Coney Island of the Mind, he's stopped short by a single word in the margin, "YES!"—which leads him to conjure his mother at twenty-three. He stops reading Penelope Fitzgerald's The Beginning of Spring three quarters of the way through because he knows that finishing the novel will leave him bereft. Orner's solution is to start again from the beginning to slow the inevitable heartache. 
   
   
    
  Still No Word from You is a book for anyone for whom reading is as essential as breathing.

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  Money in the Mountains - The...

  Rayelle Davis

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  The United States is in a state of decline—a reality decades in the making. At the thin end of the wedge sits Appalachia, one of the nation's most deprived regions, mythologized by outsiders and misunderstood the world over. 
   
  Embedded as a therapist within this community, Rayelle Davis frames the addiction, suicide, and "diseases of despair" that plague the region as a consequence of cultural trauma, exploitation, and systemic neglect. Her work is a searing exploration of generational adversity and a powerful indictment of the psychological abuse of the American Dream. 
   
  Davis reveals a profound truth: Appalachian trauma is colonial trauma. As in exploited nations abroad, everything of value—from wealth and health to life itself—is extracted by a distant elite. This courageous book exposes the predatory systems of power and challenges everything we think we know about identity, sovereignty, and the actual cost of inequality in America. 
   
  In a time of extreme political polarization, Money in the Mountains is not a requiem for Appalachia, but a manifesto for collective healing.

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  Nari da soshan

  Mahinder Singh Sodhi

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  S. Mahinder Singh Sodhi is the compiler of this book. It includes articles from 36 distinguished writers, both male and female, depicting the tragedies associated with a woman's life. These writers have highlighted issues such as gender inequality, suffering, rigid traditions, and superstitions that cause lifelong distress for women. Additionally, they have attempted to explore possible solutions to these problems.

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  Force Yourself to be Consistent...

  Jack Ridge

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  Every year, millions of people set goals — and give up within weeks. They wait for motivation, chase productivity hacks, and wonder why they can’t stay consistent. 
  In Force Yourself to Be Consistent, performance strategist Jack Ridge breaks down the psychology of discipline and the neuroscience of habit formation, revealing why most people fail — and exactly how to reprogram your mind for unshakable consistency. 
  The Proven System for Building Discipline That Lasts 
  Inside, you’ll discover 20 high-impact techniques that will help you take control of your mind, your time, and your results. 
  You’ll learn how to: 
  ●     Break free from procrastination using behavioral momentum 
  ●     Condition your brain for daily discipline even when you feel lazy 
  ●     Develop mental toughness that outlasts emotions and excuses 
  ●     Turn repetition into mastery through the power of micro-habits 
  Each chapter — from Consistency Beats Motivation to The Formula for Unstoppable Success — gives you clear, actionable steps supported by psychology, neuroscience, and real-world application. 
  Ridge doesn’t just tell you what to do — he shows you how to execute until consistency becomes second nature. 
  Imagine What You Could Achieve If You Never Quit 
  Think about how different your life would look if you stopped starting over. 
  If you could finally: 
   ✅ Wake up with clarity and direction — every single day. 
   ✅ Finish what you start — without needing motivation. 
   ✅ Build habits that compound into lifelong success.

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