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  Zen Buddhism And Its Relation To...

  Arthur Waley

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  A great primer on the history of Japanese art as it evolved under the Buddhist (and later Zen) movements embedding in Japan's culture. Written by the first great populariser of Chinese and Japanese cultural artefacts, including translating a great number of Chinese poems and literary works.

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  John Paul Jones: The Life and...

  Charles River Editors

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  When the American Revolution began, the Continental Army sported numerous volunteers from Ireland, Scotland, virtually every European nation between France and Russia, and men from the northern and southern borders of the European continent. There are good reasons America doesn’t possess a constitutionally-confirmed national language, despite an English-speaking majority; among the early proposals for such a common language, German and French served as contenders, with the latter going on to become Western Europe’s official diplomatic language.  
  	Plenty of unusual characters came to the colonies to participate in the war, with many sporting dubious titles such as the Baron de Kalb, but perhaps none arrived in a more unique way than John Paul Jones, a Scottish sailor who had plenty of experience with British ships before a controversial row on one ship compelled him to flee to the colonies in 1775. As it turned out, he was arriving in Virginia just in time for more fighting, this time against the British. 
  	Despite his lofty sobriquet, Jones constantly found himself frustrated by people and events beyond his control during the Revolution, and it would take years before the aggressive commander could take the fight to the British. Through a murky system involving French ships, and an even murkier chain of events, Jones engaged the British in battle around the British Isles, and his aggression became the stuff of legend. While the British accused him of being a pirate, he was feted by the Americans and French during the war before joining the Russian navy after the war.  
  John Paul Jones: The Life and Legacy of the Revolutionary War Commander Dubbed the Father of the American Navy profiles one of the Revolutionary War’s most colorful figures. 

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  The 9 11 Commission Report

  The 9/11 Commission

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  9/11 Commission Report, formally titled Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is the official report of the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. It was prepared by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (informally sometimes known as the "9/11 Commission" or the "Kean/Zelikow Commission") at the request of the President of the United States and Congress. The commission convened on November 26, 2002 (441 days after the attack) and their final report was issued on July 22, 2004

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  Top 101 Inventions Of All Time!...

  Scott Matthews

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  Imagine a world where distances felt infinite, ideas couldn't be replicated en masse, darkness consumed nights, and a fever could spell the end. It's a world nearly unrecognizable to us today, thanks to inventions that have crafted the very fabric of our modern existence. 
  Where would we be without the wheel's revolution, or the profound ripple of the printing press? Would the stars still feel out of reach if not for telescopes and rockets, or our world feel vast without cars, planes, and the internet to bridge it? 
  Fuel your curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of the inventive spirit that revolutionized our world. Discover the ingenious minds and fascinating anecdotes behind each invention, and find inspiration in their revolutionary impact. 
  Discover the Pioneers: Explore the brilliant inventors who transformed ideas into reality, inspiring generations to come. 
  Engage in Trivia: Delight in intriguing trivia and fun facts, impressing friends and family with your newfound knowledge. 
  Insights Into Progress: Gain valuable insights into the progress of human history, seeing how innovations shaped societies and cultures. 
  Technological Evolution: Follow the evolution of inventions from ancient times to the cutting-edge technologies of today. 
  Inspiration for Tomorrow: Be inspired by the boundless creativity of inventors and envision the potential for future breakthroughs. 
  From the invention of the wheel to the marvel of electricity, from the groundbreaking medical discoveries to the wonders of the digital age, Top 101 Inventions Of All Time! celebrates the brilliance of human creativity and ingenuity. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the marvels that surround us, this book promises an enlightening and exhilarating journey through the realm of invention. 
  Are you ready to unlock the secrets of history's most influential inventions? 
  Come inside and embark on an enlightening journey across these inventions!

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  A Swiss Foreign Policy for the...

  Thomas Bernauer, Katja...

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  Switzerland is facing critical foreign policy challenges. Its relationship with the EU is still unsettled, the geopolitical landscape is changing rapidly, and technological innovation brings additional dynamics into play. This book provides a forward-looking guide for all those concerned with Swiss foreign policy issues, and an overview of Swiss foreign policy along its key areas. It deals, for example, with foreign trade, international financial markets, migration, environmental policy, humanitarian cooperation, and peace promotion and security policy. The contributions are written by academics and practicioners. They shed light on the respective global or regional context in which Switzerland's foreign policy operates, and analyze achievements, challenges,  opportunities, and risks as well as potential ways forward. Published on behalf of the Swiss Society for Foreign Policy.
  With forewords by Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and National Councilor Christa Markwalder, President of the Swiss Society for Foreign Policy, and contributions by: Thomas Bernauer, Fritz Brugger, Aymo Brunetti, Gilles Carbonnier, Francis Cheneval, Cedric Dupont, Katja Gentinetta, Isabel Gunther, Paula Hoffmeyer-Zlotnik, Joelle Kuntz, Sandra Lavenex, Philipp Lutz, Matthias Oesch, Pascal Sciarini, Charlotte Sieber-Gasser, Cedric Tille, Andreas Wenger, Achim Wennmann, Sacha Zala.
  The German version of «A Swiss Foreign Policy for the 21st Century» is available as «Eine Aussenpolitik für die Schweiz im 21. Jahrhundert».

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  World Builders - Technology and...

  Bruno Maçães

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  World politics has changed, claims Bruno Maçães. Geopolitics is no longer simply a contest to control territory: in this age of advanced technology, it has become a contest to create the territory. Great powers seek to build a world for other states to inhabit, while keeping the ability to change the rules or the state of the world when necessary. At a moment when the old concepts no longer work, this book aims to introduce a radically new theory of world politics and technology. Understood as 'world building', the most important events of our troubled times suddenly appear connected and their inner logic is revealed: technology wars between China and the United States, the pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the energy transition. To conclude, Maçães considers the more distant future, when the metaverse and artificial intelligence become the world, a world the great powers must struggle to build and control.

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