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  Diary of a Man in Despair

  Friedrich Reck, Richard J. Evans

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  Hailed as one of the most important works on the Hitler period, this is an "astonishing, compelling, and unnerving" portrait of life in Nazi Germany between 1936 and 1944—from a man who nearly shot Hitler himself (The New Yorker). 
   
   
    
  Friedrich Reck might seem an unlikely rebel against Nazism. Not just a conservative but a rock-ribbed reactionary, he played the part of a landed gentleman, deplored democracy, and rejected the modern world outright. To Reck, the Nazis were ruthless revolutionaries in Gothic drag, and helpless as he was to counter the spell they had cast on the German people, he felt compelled to record the corruptions of their rule. 
   
   
    
  The result is less a diary than a sequence of stark and astonishing snapshots of life in Germany between 1936 and 1944. We see the Nazis at the peak of power, and the murderous panic with which they respond to approaching defeat; their travesty of traditional folkways in the name of the Volk; and the author's own missed opportunity to shoot Hitler. This riveting book is not only, as Hannah Arendt proclaimed it, "one of the most important documents of the Hitler period," but a moving testament of a decent man struggling to do the right thing in a depraved world.

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  A Reading of the Inaugural...

  President Rutherford B. Hayes

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  Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4, 1822 - January 17, 1893) was the 19th president of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. Hayes, a staunch abolitionist, left a fledgling political career to join the Union army as an officer. He was wounded five times, earning a reputation for bravery in combat, and rising in the ranks to serve as brevet major general. After the war, he served in Congress from 1865 to 1867 and was elected governor of Ohio, serving two consecutive terms from 1868 to 1872 and half of a third two-year term from 1876 to 1877 before his swearing-in as president. The following is a reading of President Grant's inaugural address delivered on March 05, 1877.

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  Stem X - Diversity Equity &...

  Malcolm Allen

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  This is a book about the fascinating world of STEM subjects — learning them, teaching them, and working in STEM jobs of the future. If you are a student, teacher, or parent, and you want to learn how STEM subjects affect our lives, this is the book to read. If you need to know how diversity, inclusion, equity, and access operate in today’s classrooms and workspaces, you will find out in these pages. 
   
  Malcolm Allen is a veteran STEM professional who learned his first STEM skills in the US Navy. He has used that knowledge to earn advanced degrees, which have helped him achieve success as a businessman and social activist. He has authored more than 30 books covering issues in culture, education, finance, and public policy.

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  Aliens on the Moon

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  We all wonder whether planet Earth has been visited by aliens. Millions of people around the planet have seen them. But very few people can see what is happening on our moon. It is in fact a perfect place for aliens to use as a base for visiting us. Especially because the dark side of the moon cannot be observed by us. 
   
  Could it be that our secretive governments know about them? Has NASA come into contact with them? The fact is astronauts from several countries claim to have seen UFO’s on or near the moon. Even NASA astronauts have claimed in public that there was and is a government cover up. 
   
  So what is the truth? Are there aliens on the moon?

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  Speed of Advance

  Marty Groover

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  Speed of Advance (SOA): the speed of a ship anticipated along an intended track; the average speed required to arrive at a destination at a specified time.In the navy, nothing is left to chance. Every strategy is tested, every resource utilized with minimal excess and remarkable efficiency. This streamlined convergence of people, process, and technology is the pinnacle of productivity—and its benefits resonate far beyond military endeavors.As a surface warfare officer, Marty Groover spent more than two decades leading an intricate operational symphony of communications processes, computer systems, and weapons programs. Now, in Speed of Advance, Marty shares what he experienced in the navy firsthand: how to harness the power of technology to drive untouchable results. By eliminating damaging silos and increasing skill sets, Marty shows you how to create an enhanced, synchronized system between technology and the people who use it—a process that will lead you into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Lean. Impactful. Intersected. These are the businesses that will thrive in the challenges of Industry 4.0. This book will show you how to take the first step in the right direction, not by replacing people with machines but by learning how to truly work as one.

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  Introversion - Harnessing Quiet...

  Coral Nunez

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  We live in an extroverted culture that celebrates the outspoken, the assertive, and the constantly visible. Yet, within this fast-paced and noisy environment, introverts possess a unique, quiet power that has the potential to change the world. This book is an invitation to explore that power, to embrace the strengths that come from stillness, reflection, and thoughtful action. 
    
  Introversion is often misunderstood. It is more than just a preference for solitude or a resistance to socializing—it is a deeply ingrained aspect of personality that influences how introverts think, feel, and interact with the world around them. While extroverts may draw energy from social interactions and thrive in bustling environments, introverts find their energy in solitude, introspection, and meaningful, one-on-one connections. This quiet energy, often invisible and overlooked, holds tremendous potential. 
    
  The power of quiet comes from the ability to observe, listen, and reflect. Introverts tend to be deep thinkers, careful decision-makers, and innovative problem-solvers. Their capacity for empathy and their tendency to think before they speak makes them invaluable contributors to any conversation, organization, or cause. Yet, in a world that often values speed over thought, action over reflection, and volume over substance, introverts may feel pressured to conform to expectations that are not in alignment with their natural tendencies. This pressure can lead to feelings of frustration, inadequacy, and even isolation.

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