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  Pacific Theater in 1942 The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Those who had decoded and seen the Japanese communications in early December 1941 would not be surprised when they heard about an attack on December 7, 1941. They would, however, be astonished when they heard where that attack took place. Posted on the other side of the world, it was early on the morning of December 8 in the Philippines when American general Douglas MacArthur received news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor hours earlier. With that, it could only be a matter of time before the Japanese attacked the Philippines. 
  While the Battle of the Coral Sea is not as well known as other battles across the Pacific, it set a precedent by pitting enemy aircraft carriers against each other, a battle in which the rival navies themselves never sighted each other or fired a gun at each other. Instead, the fighting was done with the carriers’ aircraft, something that would become more common over time and would result in decisive actions at places like Midway just months later. Furthermore, while it was in a sense a tactical victory for the Japanese, it would end up helping blunt their aggressive push east in the Pacific, making it a crucial strategic victory for the Allies.    
  By the time the Battle of Midway was over, the defeat was so devastating that it was actually kept secret from all but the highest echelons of the Japanese government. Along with the loss of hundreds of aircraft and over 3,000 men killed, the four Japanese aircraft carriers lost, when compared to America’s one lost carrier, was critical considering America’s huge shipbuilding superiority. However, the Battle of Midway could also have easily turned out differently. Japan began the battle with more carriers, more and better aircraft, and more experienced crews than the Americans, and if the battle of the Coral Sea was any indication, the two sides had irrefutable proof of the dominance of the aircraft carrier in the Pacific. 

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  Craving Her Touch vol1 - 10...

  Emma Adams

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  Craving Her Touch isn't just another erotica collection—it's an invitation to step into ten unforgettable worlds where women find each other in the most unexpected places. 
  From midnight cafés to rain-drenched rooftops, from haunted manors to hidden forest sanctuaries, these stories are laced with raw passion, forbidden desire, and the intoxicating thrill of first-time encounters. Each page pulses with steamy tension and sapphic seduction, drawing you into moments that are as emotional as they are erotic. 
  Whether it's the rush of a heated office tryst, the tenderness of a moonlit embrace, or the wild abandon of scissoring bodies lost in rhythm, this anthology promises heart-pounding intensity and unfiltered pleasure. 
  Perfect for readers who crave unapologetically explicit lesbian erotica, Craving Her Touch: 10 Lesbian Erotica Short Stories of Romance, Desire, and Sapphic Seduction will leave you breathless and hungry for more. 
  Dare to turn the page—and indulge in fantasies that will linger long after the last climax.

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  Empower Your Skills for ASE A5 -...

  Cyrus Lockridge

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  Meditations of Marcus Aurelius...

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of the renowned "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Unabridged Version)". Penned by the stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor himself, this audiobook presents an unforgettable auditory journey through the profound reflections of one of history's most enlightened leaders.Our production delivers every thoughtful aphorism and contemplative insight in a crisp, clear voice that enhances the listener's experience. With meticulous attention to the original text, this unabridged version remains faithful to Marcus Aurelius's powerful and stirring meditations on life, death, virtue, and the nature of the self.This profound audiobook is an essential addition to the library of philosophers, historians, and anyone seeking guidance in leading a purposeful and virtuous life. Marcus Aurelius's reflections, which have stood the test of time, offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a philosopher-king and a unique perspective on the human condition.Experience the illuminating "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius", an unrivaled masterpiece of stoic philosophy, now brought to life in an engaging, high-quality audio format. Purchase your copy today and embark on a journey through the introspective thoughts of one of the most profound thinkers in history!

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  Polished - College Class and the...

  Melissa Osborne

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  An illuminating look at the emotional costs of mobility faced by first-generation and low-income college students. 
    
  While college initiates a major transition in all students’ lives, low-income and first-generation students attending elite schools are often entering entirely new worlds. Amid the financial and academic challenges of adapting to college, their emotional lives, too, undergo a transformation. Surrounded by peers from different classes and cultural backgrounds, they are faced with an impossible choice: turn away from their former lives to blend in or stay true to themselves and remain on the outside. 
   
  An ethnography that draws on in-depth interviews with one hundred and fifty first-generation and low-income students across eighteen elite institutions, Polished uncovers the hidden consequences of the promise of social mobility in today’s educational landscape. Sociologist Melissa Osborne reveals how the very support designed to propel first-generation students forward can unexpectedly reshape their identities, often putting them at odds with their peers and families. Without direct institutional support, this emotional journey can lead to alienation, mental health challenges, poor academic outcomes, and difficult choices between upward mobility or maintaining authenticity and community. Whether you’re an educator, advocate, or student, Polished provides a powerful perspective on the uncharted challenges of social mobility and personal identity during college.

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  The Young Alexander

  Alex Rowson

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  ‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
  This is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient world, whose earlier years have until now been a mystery.  
  Alexander the Great’s story often reads like fiction: son to a snake-loving mother and a battle-scarred father; tutored by Aristotle; a youth from the periphery of the Greek world who took part in his first campaign aged sixteen, becoming king of Macedon at twenty and king of Asia by twenty-five; leading his armies into battle like a Homeric figure. 
  Each generation has peered through the frosted glass of history and come to their own conclusion about Alexander, be it enlightened ruler, military genius, megalomaniac, drunkard or despot. Yet the first two decades of his life have until now been a mystery – a matter of legend and myth. This extraordinary history draws on new discoveries in archaeology to tell the early story of Alexander and his rise – including detail on the tempestuous relationship between Alexander’s parents, Philip and the Molossian princess Olympias, his education by Aristotle and the strict military training which would serve him so well in later years. And more than ever, it emerges, the story of Alexander’s reign confronts us with difficult questions that are still relevant today – of the relationship between East and West, the legacy of colonialism and the impacts of authoritarian rule. 
  Drawing together startling modern archaeological discoveries, this book brings Alexander’s ancient world back into focus. With each fragment of this shattered past, excavated by shovel, pick and trowel, a new history is being written. The forgotten story of young Alexander is being unearthed. 
  This historical biography of Alexander the Great, written with a top-notch narrative style, delves into the heart of the Byzantine empire, shedding light on its civilisation. The book, a masterpiece by Alex Rowson, is a must-read for anyone interested in the social dynamics of ancient Greece. 
  For fans of Paul Cartledge (Thebes), Adrian Keith Goldsworthy (The Eagle and the Lion), Tom Holland (The Rest is History), Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones (Persians), and Alice Roberts (The Little Book of Humanism). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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