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  China's New Navy - The Evolution...

  Xiaobing Li

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  A survey of Chinese naval operational history, Li's book focuses on the major battles and important engagements of Chinese naval operations from 1949-2009. His findings elucidate the origin of and changes of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by examining its adaptation, modernization, and setbacks in the past sixty years. Based upon newly available Chinese sources and personal interviews with retired generals, admirals, and PLA officers, the work offers Chinese perspective on the study of PLAN war fighting history. The untold operational stories of the Chinese captains, boatswains, sailors, gunners, and naval pilots provide a firsthand look at a naval officer and his crew during the Cold War and beyond. They also indicate important lessons learned by the naval leaders who faced the enemies during a period when the PLAN underwent a complex transformation. 
   
   
   
  China's New Navy explains how the Chinese Navy's operational experience brought about its reform. It concludes that some early experiences are still relevant to Beijing's leaders as they consider specific strategic and operational challenges. Li redefines and adapts such strategic Cold War concepts as nuclear deterrence and local warfare to be meaningful in today's strategic context, one in which PLAN is ready to open fire first in a defensive offense against the other sea powers like the US Navy.

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  Buddha Socrates and Us - Ethical...

  Stephen Batchelor

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  A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our time The Buddha’s revolutionary teachings transformed Asia, and his contemporary Socrates laid the foundations of Western philosophy. Although they never met, Socrates and the Buddha each addressed in a radically new and surprisingly similar way the core questions of how to lead a good, just, and dignified life amid turbulence and violence. Common to their teachings was an ethics of uncertainty: both refused to make truth claims about the ultimate nature of reality, insisting on the primacy of critical self‑evaluation as the basis of an ethical life. In this illuminating book, best-selling author Stephen Batchelor explores the philosophical, social, and political worlds of the Buddha and Socrates, showing how their teachings continue to provide lessons in how to lead a flourishing and engaged life. Keenly aware of the fickle and conflicted nature of the human mind, Gotama and Socrates inspired their followers to act with humility and courage, risk and resolve, doubt and confidence. Drawing on their insights, and those of their followers, Batchelor uncovers a middle way between Buddhist dharma and Greek philosophy that can serve as a starting point for a “secular faith” that addresses the most pressing spiritual and planetary issues of our age.

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  Freud and Beyond - A History of...

  Stephen A. Mitchell, Margaret J....

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  The definitive history of a century of psychoanalytic thought 
   
  “Absolutely crucial in reformulating the psychoanalytic project to meet the intellectual and emotional demands upon it a century after its birth.” —The Guardian 
   
  Sigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological vocabulary: unconscious thoughts and feelings, the meaning of dreams, the sensuality of childhood. But psychoanalytic thinking has undergone an enormous expansion and transformation since Freud's death in 1939. Clinicians and theorists have challenged the major pillars of Freud's foundational theory, adopting a more collaborative version of psychoanalysis. With Freud and Beyond, Stephen A. Mitchell and Margaret J. Black embrace these changes and narrate the unfolding story of twentieth century psychoanalysis—from Harry Stack Sullivan to Jacques Lacan; D.W. Winnicott to Melanie Klein—introducing the full scope of contemporary psychoanalytic thought to general readers for the first time. A classic in its field, Freud and Beyond also covers twenty first century advances in psychoanalysis, from challenges to traditional Freudian analysis to dynamic new approaches to Freud's key concepts. 
   
  Richly illustrated with case examples, this lively, jargon-free primer makes modern psychoanalytic thought accessible to all. 
   
  This audiobook is expertly read by John Malone, with audio engineering by Allie McSwain. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

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  Communist Manifesto The: 1888...

  Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels,...

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  The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and translated into English by Samuel Moore in 1888 under Engels’ supervision, is one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Originally published in 1848, this concise manifesto lays out the principles of communism, the theory of historical materialism, and the role of class struggle as the driving force of history. Marx and Engels call for the working class to unite against capitalist oppression and envision a future society free from class divisions. Samuel Moore’s translation, authorized and edited by Engels himself, has become the standard English version, preserving the clarity and force of the original German text.

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  The Home Front

  Patrick Lindsay

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  A damning portrayal of the neglect of Australia’s modern war veterans from celebrated military historian Patrick Lindsay. 
  Forty-one Australian soldiers died in action over 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan; in that time more than 1400 veterans have taken their own lives. Veterans today are chronically over-represented when it comes to PTSD, depression, homelessness and suicide. Australians rightfully pause on Anzac Day each year to solemnly remember fallen soldiers, but are we forgetting our returned veterans whose personal battles continue every single day, and how did we get to this point? 
   
  In this authoritative, compelling and urgent book, bestselling author Patrick Lindsay (The Spirit of the Diggerand Fromelles among many) looks at the wide-ranging damage caused by training Australians to be fighting machines and then inadequately supporting them as they re-enter their communities. Featuring moving interviews with veterans and their families as well as a broader analysis of Australian military culture and government responses, Lindsay illustrates both the personal and societal costs of this dereliction of duty. 
   
  The Home Front is a fascinating and rousing indictment of the culture of war, the thinking of those who wage it, and the cost to those who experience it.

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  The Genealogy of Morals -...

  Friedrich Nietzsche, Tim Zengerink

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  What defines “good” and “evil”? Where do our moral values come from? How do power and societal structures shape our view of the world? 
  The Genealogy of Morals is Nietzsche’s groundbreaking analysis of morality’s origins and evolution. This modern translation offers a clearer path to understanding his profound insights, making them more accessible for real-world application. 
  More than a critique of traditional ethics, The Genealogy of Morals explores human nature, power dynamics, and the social forces that influence our values. Nietzsche encourages us to challenge long-held assumptions and embrace intellectual courage. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - Origins of Morality – See how historical and cultural forces have shaped our notions of right and wrong. 
  - Power and Human Nature – Understand how power dynamics affect society and learn to navigate them personally and professionally. 
  - Question Conventional Thinking – Free yourself from restrictive norms and expand your perspective. 
  - Philosophy for Modern Challenges – Apply Nietzsche’s ideas to inform decisions, overcome obstacles, and inspire personal growth. 
  Imagine gaining the clarity to question societal expectations, the courage to challenge outdated beliefs, and the insight to discover your true self. The Genealogy of Morals has inspired generations of thinkers—now it’s your turn. 
  Begin your journey into morality, power, and freedom. Get your copy today and unlock the transformative wisdom that could forever change your perspective on the world.

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