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  Resisters - How Ordinary Jews...

  Wolf Gruner

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  Drawing on twelve years of research in dozens of archives in Austria, Germany, Israel, and the United States, this book tells the story of five Jewish people—a merchant, a homemaker, a real estate broker, and two teenagers—who bravely resisted persecution and defended themselves in Nazi Germany. These stories have not been told until now, and each case is one of many, as Gruner shows by resurfacing similar accounts of Jewish refusal to accept persecution and violence in Germany and Austria between 1933 and 1943, upending the notion of passive Jews, and expanding the concept of resistance. 
   
   
    
  Each individual described here represents a category of resistance: written opposition, oral protest, contesting Nazi propaganda, defiance of anti-Jewish laws and measures, and self-defense against physical attacks. Many of these courageous acts resulted in the resisters being prosecuted and put on trial, and often receiving harsh punishments, while some led to acquittal by courts and others to changes in Nazi policies. Taken together, these accounts reframe our understanding of German Jewish attitudes during the Holocaust, while also providing an astonishing examination of the complex Nazi reactions to the many individual acts of Jewish resistance.

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  Humanoid Robots & Drones: How...

  Dr. Nick Coman, I. A.I.

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  “Humanoid Robots & Drones: How the Age of Smart Machines Will Revolutionize Our World” is a 24‑lecture audio expedition for anyone who likes their wonder with measurements. We chase robots, humanoids, and drones through restaurants, farms, warehouses, hospitals, disaster scenes, stadiums, and city skies—treating each as a solvable puzzle. How does a drone hold position in wind? Why does a humanoid’s shape matter for doors and stairs? When does a non‑humanoid robot beat a humanoid? More often than you’d guess.
   
  You’ll learn the working grammar of the field: motors, cameras, lidar, batteries, and the ugly truth about friction, glare, and radio noise. You’ll see how a drone’s navigation, thermal views, and geofences turn into defect lists, not pretty video; how warehouse robots schedule intersections; why “stop distance” and “payload versus endurance” make or break a plan; and how soft‑skinned humanoids handle the “last ten centimeters” that buildings were designed for human hands. We translate regulation and risk into simple playbooks you can actually use—what the rules permit, what insurers demand, and what keeps neighbors calm.
   
  Expect case studies with receipts: drone light shows that replace fireworks with quiet pixels; roof and bridge inspections before breakfast; farm rigs that spray where plants actually are; hospital runners and delivery bots that save steps and shoulders; telepresence poles and companion robots that help real people on real Tuesdays. The tone is sharp, funny, and unromantic: we puncture hype, celebrate craft, and name failure modes out loud.
   
  By the end, you’ll be able to read a spec sheet like a mechanic, design a credible first deployment, and argue—politely but mercilessly—about the next 10, 25, and 50 years. If you want an operator’s guide to the robots, humanoids, and drones that already work (and the ones that almost do), buckle in. The robots are clocked in, the drones are charged, and class is wheels‑up.

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  Maritime Strike - The Untold...

  John Kingwell

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  Leadership under pressure: the personal account of the commander of the Royal Naval Task Group deployed to Libya in 2011.In April 2011, the newly created Royal Navy Response Force Task Group deployed to the Mediterranean to provide a range of military options in response to the Arab Spring. For the next six months the group planned and prepared for a range of potential operations including noncombatant evacuations from Libya, Yemen and Syria, maritime interdiction operations off the Libyan coast, and amphibious landings.  On 3 June the group began launching attack helicopter strikes into Libya and in the nights that followed planned 47 and executed 22 strikes destroying a range of targets including: 54 vehicles, 2 rigid hull boats, 2 BM 21 rocket launchers, 4 main battle tanks, 1 zsu antiaircraft vehicle and 3 command and control nodes. The operation saw the first operational use of Apaches from the sea and the first embarkation of US Army combat search and rescue teams and Blackhawk helicopters in an RN warship.  This is a personal account by the Group’s Commander, which brings to life the challenges of command – including authorizing strikes and mitigating risk to UK aircrew – in a complex and challenging environment. It reveals how closely the RN Group worked with its French counterpart, the support provided by the United States, together with the complexity of working alongside NATO and of simultaneously dealing with a range of UK authorities.  This is a story of leadership under pressure and the remarkable professionalism of all involved and the bravery of Army aircrew. It was modern defense and joinery at its best – British Army and USAF helicopters operating from RN ships, supported by Fleet Air Arm aircraft and fixed wing jets as part of a largely air campaign.

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  Mastering Motivation in the Age...

  Marcus Reed

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  Your brain was never built for infinite scroll. Mastering Motivation in the Age of Instant Reward explores the real neuroscience behind dopamine, habit formation, and the modern struggle to stay focused in a world of constant stimulation. Cutting through the myths of “detox culture,” this book explains how dopamine actually works — not as a pleasure chemical, but as the engine of curiosity, learning, and perseverance. It offers a clear, practical framework for rewiring reward systems through deliberate effort, anticipation, and balance, helping you regain control over attention, energy, and purpose. Grounded in modern psychology and motivation science, it’s a guide for anyone seeking meaning in an era of endless distraction — not by rejecting pleasure, but by redefining it.

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  Progress and poverty: Book...

  Henry George

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  "Progress and Poverty" is a seminal work written by Henry George, first published in 1879. The book addresses economic and social issues, particularly focusing on the unequal distribution of wealth and the causes of poverty in the midst of progress and economic growth. In "Progress and Poverty," Henry George explores the relationship between economic progress and the persistence of poverty. He critiques the existing economic system and advocates for a single tax on land as a solution to address wealth inequality and eradicate poverty. George argues that land, as a resource, should be treated as a common good, and the benefits of land value increases should be shared by the community. The book gained widespread attention and sparked discussions on economic reform and social justice.

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  Chasing The Bet - Gambling...

  Brian Gibson

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  Are you or someone you love caught in the endless cycle of placing "just one more bet"? 
  Gambling addiction is a silent struggle—one that destroys relationships, drains finances, and leaves behind a trail of emotional wreckage. Despite increasing awareness, compulsive gambling remains widely misunderstood, often disguised as "bad luck" or "lack of willpower." But what if the problem isn't just the behavior but the psychology behind it? 
  Chasing The Bet dives deep into the hidden forces that drive compulsive gambling and what it really takes to break free. 
  Whether you're battling this addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or seeking a deeper understanding of human behavior, this book offers clear, research-backed insight into the why behind the addiction and, more importantly, the how behind recovery. 
  Inside this book, you'll discover: 
  •	Why gambling activates the same brain pathways as drugs and alcohol 
  •	The psychological traps that keep people hooked, even after devastating losses 
  •	The role of shame, secrecy, and stress in relapse cycles 
  •	How to identify key triggers and replace harmful habits with healthy coping mechanisms 
  •	Evidence-based treatments that actually work (and why some don't) 
  •	Personal stories from those who've faced the addiction and come out stronger 
  Don't let another bet steal your peace of mind. 
  Buy Chasing The Bet today and start your journey to freedom.

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