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  Fighting in the Dark - Naval...

  Vincent P. O’Hara, Trent Hone

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  Before the twentieth century ships when relied upon visual signaling, vessels beyond range of sight or a cannon shot, were blind, deaf, and dumb in the dark, making night battles at sea rare, and near always accidental. The introduction of certain technologies like the torpedo, the searchlight, radio, and then radar, transformed naval warfare by making night combat feasible and, in some cases, desirable. The process by which navies integrated these new tools of war and turned the dark into a medium for effective combat, however, was long and difficult. 
   
   
   
  Fighting in the Dark tells the story of surface naval combat at night from the Russo-Japanese War through World War II. The book is about the process of confronting and mastering problems brought on by technological change during war. It does this by examining seven periods focusing on the Imperial Russian Navy in 1904–1905, the Imperial German Navy from 1914–1918, the Royal Navy from 1916–1939, the Regia Marina from 1940–1943, the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1942, the US Navy in 1943–1944, and the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy from 1943–1944.The chapters are written by authors hailing from Australia, Canada, Italy, and the United States, all recognized masters in their subject.

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  American Epic - Reading the US...

  Garrett Epps

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  In 1987, E. L. Doctorow celebrated the Constitution's bicentennial by reading it. "It is five thousand words long but reads like fifty thousand," he said. Distinguished legal scholar Garrett Epps disagrees. It's about 7,500 words. And Doctorow "missed a good deal of high rhetoric, many literary tropes, and even a trace of, if not wit, at least irony," he writes. 
   
   
   
  In American Epic, Epps takes us through a complete reading of the Constitution to achieve an appreciation of its power and a holistic understanding of what it says. In this book he seeks not to provide a definitive interpretation, but to listen to the language and ponder its meaning. He draws on four modes of reading: scriptural, legal, lyric, and epic. The Constitution's first three words, for example, sound spiritual—but Epps finds them to be more aspirational than prayer-like. He turns the Second Amendment into a poem to illuminate its ambiguity. He notices oddities and omissions. The Constitution lays out rules for presidential appointment of officers, for example, but not removal. Should the Senate approve each firing? Can it withdraw its "advice and consent" and force a resignation? And he challenges himself, as seen in his surprising discussion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in light of Article 4, which orders states to give "full faith and credit" to the acts of other states.

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  Grad to Grown-Up - 68 Tips to...

  Gene Rice, Courtney Bejgrowicz

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  Everything you didn't learn in school but all you need to know to launch your personal and professional life. 
   
   
   
  Grad to Grown-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life is a unique self-help book that offers a roadmap to kickstart your future. Rags-to-riches author and CEO Gene Rice and his high school English teacher daughter Courtney Bejgrowicz demystify adulthood by sharing critical information alongside professional and personal successes and failures. The five sections—life, job search, career, personal finance, and health and relationships—provide real-world insights that are often overlooked in formal education. You will learn everything from how to conquer the interview process to how to get promoted; from myths about credit scores to the impact of taxes; from the power of meditation to positively impacting society; and much more. Armed with this knowledge, you will be ready to move out on your own and move up in life.

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  Executive functioning for teens...

  Leslie Gowans

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  This comprehensive guide focuses on developing executive functioning skills over a 30-day period, specifically designed for teenagers and young adults struggling with time management, focus, and self-regulation. The book offers practical strategies to overcome procrastination, manage digital distractions, and enhance emotional intelligence through actionable exercises and relatable examples. 
  Key features include innovative time management techniques, organization strategies, and methods to tackle large projects without feeling overwhelmed. It provides 8 organizational tips, 3 techniques for starting big projects, and 7 methods for establishing effective routines. The book emphasizes stress management through 5 dedicated exercises and includes specific strategies for exam preparation and deadline management. 
  The guide stands out by addressing modern challenges like digital distractions and impulsive decision-making while offering solutions for improved focus and emotional regulation. It's structured as a 30-day challenge, making it accessible and actionable for readers who may have struggled with traditional self-help approaches. 
  The book promises more than generic advice, presenting itself as a transformative tool for developing crucial life skills. It's particularly valuable for teens navigating adolescence and parents supporting their children's development. The content combines practical tools with emotional intelligence development, creating a holistic approach to executive functioning improvement.

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  Step Into You - A Guide to...

  Caleb David

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  Self-discovery is the key to living a fulfilled and authentic life. In Step Into You, readers embark on a transformative journey to uncover their true selves, align with their passions, and unlock their full potential. This book offers reflective exercises, practical tips, and motivational insights to help readers embrace who they are and build a life of purpose and meaning.

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  The Man No One Believed - The...

  Joshua Sharpe

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  In 1985, a white man walked into a South Georgia church and brutally murdered Harold and Thelma Swain, two pillars of the area's Black community. For fifteen years, the case remained unsolved. Then authorities zeroed in on Dennis Perry, a carpenter who grew up nearby. Convicted with devastatingly flawed evidence, Perry received a double life sentence. 
   
   
   
  When award-winning journalist and South Georgia native Joshua Sharpe retraces the case, he discovers a winding path of corruption, devastating missteps, and secrets. And he confronts a long-ignored suspect: an alleged white supremacist who had bragged about committing the murders. 
   
   
   
  And even as evidence mounts of Perry's innocence, local officials work to keep him in prison—until Sharpe's reporting forces the state to launch a new investigation. The Man No One Believed tells the unbelievable story of one of the most confounding cases in Georgia history, the extraordinary fight to free an innocent man, and how state officials worked against the odds to deliver justice for the Swains after all. 
   
   
   
  Both a riveting true crime story and a searing indictment of American injustice, The Man No One Believed is a gripping work of literary journalism.

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