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  Combat Narratives: Battle of...

  United States Navy, Office of...

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  "Combat Narratives: Battle of Guadalcanal 11-15 November, 1942," published by the Office of Naval Intelligence, is an in-depth account of one of the critical engagements of World War II in the Pacific Theater. The book focuses on the events of the naval battles around Guadalcanal from 11th to 15th November 1942, a period marked by intense and decisive engagements that were pivotal in the Guadalcanal Campaign. Throughout the narrative, the book emphasizes the bravery and endurance of the sailors and aviators involved in these fierce battles. It also addresses the difficulties of command and decision-making in the heat of combat, providing insights into the complexities of naval warfare. "Combat Narratives: Battle of Guadalcanal" is not only a detailed historical document but also a tribute to the valor of the men who fought in one of the most challenging and consequential theatres of World War II. It serves as an essential resource for historians, military strategists, and anyone interested in the intricacies and impacts of naval warfare.

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  The Syrian Civil War - Conflict...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  The Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, stands as one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history, reshaping not only Syria but the entire Middle East and the international political landscape. The war has drawn in numerous global powers, each with their own motivations, and has sparked a humanitarian crisis of unparalleled scale. This conflict is not merely a battle between the Assad regime and opposition groups but a complex web of local, regional, and international rivalries, ideologies, and geopolitical interests. As the fighting continues, the war has resulted in staggering human loss, displacement, and destruction, leaving a country in ruins and millions of people displaced across borders. 
  At the heart of the Syrian Civil War lies a struggle for power, with multiple factions vying for control over a fractured nation. The Assad regime, backed by Russia and Iran, has maintained a firm grip on large parts of the country. Meanwhile, various opposition groups, initially united by a common goal of overthrowing the regime, soon fractured into competing factions with differing ideologies, including Islamic extremists and Kurdish forces. The conflict became a battleground for regional and global powers, each seeking to shape Syria’s future in line with their own strategic interests. The United States, Turkey, and other Western powers became deeply involved, often supporting rebel groups or fighting alongside Kurdish forces in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), further complicating an already volatile situation. 
  The humanitarian impact of the Syrian Civil War has been catastrophic. With over half of the pre-war population displaced and millions of civilians killed, the war has created one of the largest refugee crises in history. The fighting has destroyed critical infrastructure, making it difficult to deliver aid to those in need, while the global response has often been inadequate.

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  Ancient Greece’s Most...

  Editors Charles River

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  In virtually all fields of human endeavor, ancient Greece was so much at the forefront of dynamism and innovation that the products of its most brilliant minds remain not only influential but entirely relevant to this day. The great philosophers of Athens, men like Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, interrogated themselves with startling complexity about the nature of good and evil, questioned the existence of divinity, advocated intelligent design, and went so far as to argue that all life was composed of infinitesimal particles.  
  	Although the school of philosophy started by Socrates and championed by Plato and Aristotle continues to be the most famous, other schools of thought began to branch, including the Epicureans and Cynics. In the 3rd century B.C., Stoicism arose in response to and under the influence of these older schools, combining many of the best theories from each into a more cohesive whole. With a greater flexibility and more practical application to everyday life, Stoicism quickly became a very popular school of thought, a growth made exponential by its introduction to the Romans.  
  Today, very few have heard of him, but he became a major philosophical and religious figure through the publication of his thoughts, travels, and miracles by Philostratus the Elder (c. 170-247 A.D.), written about a century after Apollonius of Tyana’s death. Philostratus the Elder’s works were based on the works of other writers (Maximus of Aegae, Damis, and Moeragenes), and miracles attributed to Apollonius were often compared to those of Jesus, who lived around the same time. Apollonius’s cult was important throughout the whole of the Pagan era and even carried on into the Middle Ages. Why such an important philosopher has been so forgotten by modern historians is in itself an interesting issue, and it is just as crucial to understand what Apollonius preached and the information he provided about his contemporary world. 

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  End-times Handbook The: Vol 2:...

  Buck Hurlbut

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  Jesus told us one definitive sign that must happen before His return: the appearing of the abomination of desolation. We are told in two gospels to know what it is and to understand its impact on us and the world. Did you know that we are only two prophetic signs away from the appearing of the beast of the Revelation? Did you know that 99.3% of the world is already in a biometric identity system that will give the beast control over every financial transaction in the world? We are also only two signs away from his control and murderous attack against Christians and Jews. In this volume of the End Times Handbook, we discover the abomination of desolation in Daniel, we prove the one to whom it points, we learn the personality of the final world ruler, we discover what to expect during his rule, we discuss the infamous mark of the beast, we learn how Christians and Jews will be affected during his rule, we discuss the timing of his appearance, the timing of Jesus return in light of his appearing and how much of the end times the elect of God will experience before being caught away to meet Jesus in the clouds. Jesus is clear in Matthew 24:29-31 that His elect will not be gone before the beast appears: Are you ready for what is ahead? In this volume of the End Times Handbook, we grapple with the discomfort of Scripture as we learn how much of the beast kingdom the elect will experience and the signs for which to watch. Now is the time to get ourselves and others ready for what is ahead. If we wait until these events happen, it will be too late. How ready are you? This book narrated by the author will help you find out.

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  Summary: A First-Rate Madness -...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book; but a summary & it does not accompany the official 
  Dive deep into the compelling intersection of mental illness and leadership with 'A First-Rate Madness' by Nassir Ghaemi. Through meticulous research and captivating narratives, Ghaemi challenges conventional wisdom by suggesting that certain mental illnesses can, in fact, enhance leadership abilities, especially during tumultuous times. 
  This summary encapsulates Ghaemi's provocative thesis, highlighting the unique strengths and perspectives that leaders like Lincoln, Churchill, and Gandhi—each of whom exhibited symptoms of mood disorders—brought to bear in times of crisis. 'A First-Rate Madness' doesn't just reshape our understanding of leadership; it compels us to reevaluate our societal perceptions of mental illness. Join this enlightening exploration and discover how vulnerabilities can sometimes be our greatest strengths when leading through adversity.

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  For and against a united Ireland

  Fintan O'Toole, Sam McBride

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  The prospect of Irish unification is now stronger than at any point since partition in 1921. Voters on both sides of the Irish border may soon have to confront for themselves what the answer to a referendum question would mean - for themselves, for their neighbours, and for their society.Journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride examine the strongest arguments for and against a united Ireland. What do the words 'united Ireland' even mean? Would it be better for Northern Ireland? Would it improve lives in the Republic of Ireland? And could it be brought about without bloodshed?O'Toole and McBride each argue the case for and against unity, questioning received wisdom and bringing fresh thinking to one of Ireland's most intractable questions.

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