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  The US Marines on Iwo Jima

  Raymond Henri, Alvin M. Josephy,...

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  "We had to take that island to speed the end of the war against Japan." 
   
   
   
  But the capture of Iwo Jima had come at great cost. Sixty-thousand marines had landed on the barren, volcanic island that was five miles long and two and half miles wide. For five weeks these men would become involved in some of the bloodiest and fiercest fighting of the Second World War. 
   
   
   
  One third of them would end the battle either dead or wounded. 
   
   
   
  The U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima, written by five official marine combat writers who personally saw action on the island, provides vivid insight into the battle that was described as "a nightmare in hell." 
   
   
   
  Henri and his fellow correspondents provide a step-by-step chronological overview of the battle as it was fought. 
   
   
   
  They begin with an outline of the months of preparation that were undertaken before the first gun was fired before providing details on how the generals and admirals put their plans into action. 
   
   
   
  Every aspect of the conflict is covered by the authors who interviewed many of the frontline troops to gain a sense of what the battle was like witnessed from the marines on the ground.

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  Perpetual Peace - Immanuel Kant

  Immanuel Kant

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  "Perpetual Peace" is a philosophical work written by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant in 1795. In this work, Kant argues that peace can only be achieved through a world order based on international law, democratic governance, and the promotion of free trade. 
  Kant believed that war was a result of a flawed system of international relations, where states pursued their own self-interests without regard for the interests of other nations. He argued that in order to establish a lasting peace, a system of international law must be established that would regulate the behavior of nations and prevent them from going to war. 
  Kant also believed that a world federation of nations would be necessary to ensure peace. This federation would be based on democratic governance, where each nation would have an equal say in decisions that affected the world as a whole. Kant believed that this would help to ensure that the interests of all nations were taken into account, and that no one nation could dominate the others. 
  Finally, Kant argued that free trade was essential for peace. He believed that by promoting economic interdependence between nations, free trade would create incentives for nations to work together and avoid war. 
  Overall, Kant's "Perpetual Peace" is a seminal work in the history of political philosophy, and continues to be influential today in debates about international relations and the pursuit of peace.

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  What Iranians Want - Women Life...

  Arash Azizi

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  The first major book on the uprisings in Iran in 2022 and 2023 
   
  On Tuesday 13 September 2022, all Mahsa Amini has planned is a day shopping in Tehran. Her birthday is next week. But she is arrested as she comes out of the subway – the Guidance Patrol deem her hijab inadequate. On Friday she is pronounced dead. By Sunday, women have taken to the streets across Iran, setting their headscarves on fire and cursing the Supreme Leader. Months later, workers down their tools and businesses close. The battle-cry everywhere: Women, Life, Freedom. 
   
  This isn’t a passing protest wave; something has changed irrevocably. Arash Azizi guides us through Iran ablaze, history being made in real time. From an International Women’s Day celebrated inside Iran’s most notorious prison to mass strikes in Kurdistan, ordinary Iranians are taking risks to fight for a better future.  
   
  Even as the regime spills blood in retaliation, Iranians have not given up. Today one thing’s clear: no Supreme Leader can turn the clock back. A different Iran is within sight; Azizi shows us what it might look like.

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  Poems to Enjoy Book 4 - An...

  editor Verner Bickley

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  Poems to Enjoy Book 4 is read by a husband and wife couple, experienced educationists & readers with a life-long love for literature and performance. In tandem with his professional career in different countries as educationist and cultural diplomat, Dr Verner Bickley, MBE, PhD, MA(London), BA(Hons), DipEd (Cardiff), LRAM, LGSM, FIL, FRSA, has played major theatrical roles, acted in films starring Jackie Chan, Leon Lai and Jet Li, regularly appeared in radio and TV series, done BBC continuity and documentary voice-overs. He has traveled frequently to judge public-speaking competitions and for many years regularly adjudicated verse- and prose-speaking and reading, drama and choral speaking. He is Chairman Emeritus of the English-Speaking Union (HK). Dr Gillian Bickley, PhD (Leeds), M.Litt, BA (Hons), CertEd (Brist), FRSA, has had a career mainly as an academic, with university positions in different countries, teaching Literature in English. She is a published poet and writer, regularly sharing her work with the public, and has considerable experience in adjudicating and examining oral performance. Together, Gillian and Verner are Co-Founders of the annual International Proverse Prizes for unpublished writing submitted in English. The wide-ranging poems to enjoy, chosen by Verner Bickley, are by many different, varied writers, some world-famous. Older students and adults can thoroughly enjoy Poems to Enjoy Book 4, finding long-familiar and also new poems. Younger and older can enjoy sharing these poems together, in ways suggested by their grouping as Poems to Speak, Pictures in Poetry and The Poet as Storyteller. Also useful for school or homeschooling particularly when paired with Ebook or paperback editions of Poems to Enjoy Book 4.

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  Government Is Unnatural Anarchy...

  Cory Edmund Endrulat

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  Chapter 1: The Natural: You will learn about what it means for something to be considered natural. 
  Chapter 2: Government: You will learn what constitutes the nature of government and why it may be considered "unnatural." This is the main bulk of the book. Within this section, the world's biggest lie is exposed, in order to put an end to countless decades of suffering. 
  Chapter 3: Anarchy: You will learn what constitutes the real definition of "anarchy" many people do not learn about, and why it may be considered "natural." We come to understand that our reality is not the way it actually is supposed to be. 
  Chapter 4: Moral Suasion: You will learn about what it means to share this knowledge, how to put it into action and why it will benefit society immensely. It becomes apparent that morality and nature are core to our human existence moving forward. 
  Back of book: It's dangerous to question mankind when nature is disregarded. This is an honest evaluation for an honest world. People claim that they care about nature then proceed to claim that we cannot live without government. They then claim that we can't live with anarchy. Yet, there are lies so strong and evident that proves government to be unnatural, and therefore unfit to exist. Also, truths so strong and evident that proves anarchy to be natural, the way of life that must be understood and embraced. Many lives are in the hands of the few who create evil; but you are of the many, and with this knowledge you allow the many to be empowered to disregard the few. Nature will never be disregarded again, evil will never gain power again. It starts with your nature, if you are willing to use it in reading this book. You can liberate the world for all of time, for true freedom, health and happiness. Nature is all of time and we must learn to use our time wisely, if we care.

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  Northern Chinese Powers - Rivals...

  Rolf Hedger

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  **Northern Chinese Powers: Rivals and Conquerors (3 in 1)** explores the rise and dominance of three formidable northern dynasties that shaped China’s history through conquest, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. From the enigmatic Tangut Kingdom to the powerful Liao Dynasty and the world-altering Yuan Dynasty, these states challenged traditional Chinese rule and left lasting legacies in governance, warfare, and trade.   
  Discover the Tangut Kingdom, founders of the Western Xia Dynasty, who developed their own script, built fortified cities, and played a crucial role in Silk Road commerce. Learn about the Liao Dynasty, a Khitan-led empire that rivaled the Song Dynasty and mastered the art of steppe warfare. Finally, delve into the Yuan Dynasty, the Mongol-led empire established by Kublai Khan, which expanded across Asia, redefined China’s political landscape, and connected East and West through trade and cultural exchange.   
  From nomadic warriors to imperial rulers, these northern powers shaped China’s destiny through both conflict and cooperation. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to explore the complex and dynamic forces that ruled beyond the Great Wall.

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