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  Past Imperfect - French...

  Tony Judt

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  A “marvelously readable” critique of Sartre, Camus, de Beauvoir, and other French postwar intellectuals that “consistently entertains and provokes” (The Washington Post).   The uniquely prominent role of French intellectuals in European cultural and political life following World War II is the focus of this book by the acclaimed author of Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945. Tony Judt analyzes this intellectual community’s most divisive conflicts: how to respond to the promise and the betrayal of Communism and how to sustain a commitment to radical ideals when confronting the hypocrisy in Stalin’s Soviet Union, in the new Eastern European Communist states, and in France itself. Judt shows why this was an all-consuming moral dilemma to a generation of French men and women, how their responses were conditioned by war and occupation, and how postwar political choices have come to sit uneasily on the conscience of later generations of French intellectuals. Judt’s analysis extends beyond the writings of fashionable “existentialist” personalities such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, and Simone de Beauvoir to include a wide intellectual community of Catholic philosophers, non-aligned journalists, literary critics and poets, Communist and non-Communist alike—and asserts that what he calls the “moral irresponsibility” of those years damaged France’s cultural standing, and reflected the nation’s larger difficulty in confronting its own ambivalent past.   “A forthright and uncommonly damning study of those intellectually volatile years . . . indicts these intellectuals for their inhumanity in failing to test their political thought against political reality.” —The New York Times Book Review   “Brilliant . . . splendidly written.” —Foreign Affairs

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  The Art of War

  Sun Tzu

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  The Art of War (Chinese: 孫子兵法; lit. 'Sun Tzu's Military Method') is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun"), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills (or "art") related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Far Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles and beyond.
  The book contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the 5th-century BC Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline. Sun also stressed the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort. Considered one of history's finest military tacticians and analysts, his teachings and strategies formed the basis of advanced military training for millennia to come.
  The book was translated into French and published in 1772 (re-published in 1782) by the French Jesuit Jean Joseph Marie Amiot. A partial translation into English was attempted by British officer Everard Ferguson Calthrop in 1905 under the title The Book of War. The first annotated English translation was completed and published by Lionel Giles in 1910. Military and political leaders such as the Chinese communist revolutionary Mao Zedong, Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Vietnamese general Võ Nguyên Giáp, and American military general Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. are all cited as having drawn inspiration from the book.

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  I Think I'm Depressed - Thoughts...

  Sbusiso Manqa

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  I Think I'm Depressed is a raw, honest, and deeply personal journey into the mind of someone battling with silent pain. Written by author and award-winning entrepreneur Sbusiso Manqa, this powerful narrative captures the inner dialogue of depression — the doubts, numbness, isolation, and flickers of hope. 
  In a world where mental health struggles are often misunderstood or dismissed, this book gives voice to those unspoken moments and helps readers feel seen, heard, and less alone. Whether you’re facing your own battle or seeking to understand someone else’s, I Think I’m Depressed offers reflection, connection, and a reminder that healing begins with honesty.

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  Group psychology and the...

  Sigmund Freud

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  "Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego" is a seminal work by Sigmund Freud, first published in 1921. In this book, Freud explores the dynamics of groups and their influence on individual behavior, as well as the interplay between the individual psyche and group dynamics. He delves into topics such as the formation of groups, the role of leaders, the psychology of crowds, and the mechanisms of group identification and conformity. Freud also examines how the ego functions within the context of group dynamics, shedding light on how individuals navigate their identity and desires within social collectives.

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  ADHD for Adults - Master...

  Sebastian J. Smith

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  What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?  
  What are the symptoms of ADHD?  
  How is ADHD diagnosed?  
    
  Get answers with this book that features essential information about ADHD and the latest ADHD research. 
  Through the audiobook, you will learn about ADHD as a disorder of development and consider the debates about the condition. You will learn about the diagnosis and best practices for ADHD as you build empathy toward people with the disorder. You will also learn practical strategies to help the educational and personal development of people with ADHD. 
  What topics will you cover?What ADHD is, and the controversies raised by the concept of ADHDLatest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the mechanisms, symptoms, and impairments of ADHDUnderstanding ADHD - what does it mean and how is it treatedEffective methods to contrast behavioral challengesUnderstanding best practices in treatment for ADHD Mechanisms 
  In this audiobook, the author wants to help you both better diagnose what causes poor decision-making and provide you with strategies to help make better decisions. She wants to get to the root of ADHD and decision-making and provide a clear route toward improving future choices.

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  The Cross and the Crucifixion

  Manly Palmer Hall

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  The prevalent idea that the reverence for the cross is limited to the Christian world is disproved by even the most superficial investigation of its place in religious symbolism. The early Christians used every means possible to conceal the pagan origin of their symbols, doctrines, and rituals. They either destroyed the sacred books of other peoples among whom they settled, or made them inaccessible to students of comparative philosophy, apparently believing that in this way they could stamp out all record of the pre-Christian origin of their doctrines. In some cases the writings of various ancient authors were tampered with, passages of a compromising nature being removed or foreign material interpolated. 

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