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  Eternal Myths The: Unveiling the...

  Michael K. Kelly

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  The Eternal Myths: Unveiling the Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome is an immersive journey into the captivating world of Greek and Roman mythology. Through detailed retellings of legendary stories, this audiobook explores the origins, symbolism, and lasting impact of these myths on literature, art, and modern culture. From the mighty gods of Mount Olympus to the heroic exploits of Hercules, Achilles, and Aeneas, these stories transcend time, shaping the way we understand power, fate, and human nature. Engaging and informative, this audiobook is a must-listen for mythology enthusiasts, history lovers, and those curious about the ancient world.

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  US Naval Power in the 21st...

  Brent Droste Sadler, J. William...

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  This nation's Cold War and Global War on Terror defense structures need an update. U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century provides such a framework for the changed world we live in, offering a roadmap that shows how the U.S. can field a war-winning fleet that can also compete aggressively in peacetime against dangerous competitors. Brent Sadler presents a compelling new strategy and organizing approach that he calls naval statecraft, which acknowledges the centrality and importance of the maritime domain. While similar to Cold War containment strategies against the Soviets, naval statecraft is much more. It must be to challenge China's involvement in global supply chains, which gives that country significant financial heft and influence around the world. Unlike what existed during of the Cold War, however, Sadler provides a unique vision for competing with China and Russia. Rather than simply calling for better coordinated U.S. diplomacy, military operations, and economic statecraft, Sadler argues for integrating the levers of national power coherently and sustainably. It is an approach imminently appropriate to our times but comes with a realization that the nation is not ready for the competition it faces from China and Russia. The book is a valuable contribution to the national debate over how best to respond to China's rise and Russia's antagonisms.

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  Why Not Better and Cheaper? -...

  James B. Rebitzer, Robert S....

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  An engaging account of innovation in healthcare and why the results fall short for patients and society. 
   
   
   
  The evolution of the cell phones we carry in our pockets demonstrates that quality can increase while prices fall. Why doesn't healthcare also get better and cheaper? 
   
   
   
  In Why Not Better and Cheaper?, James B. Rebitzer and Robert S. Rebitzer offer an answer to this question. Bringing together research on incentives, social norms, and market competition, they argue that the healthcare system generates the wrong kinds of innovation. It is too easy to profit from low-value innovations and too hard to profit from innovations that reduce the costs of care. The result is a healthcare system that is profusely innovative yet remarkably ineffective in discovering ways to deliver increased value at lower cost. 
   
   
   
  Why Not Better and Cheaper? sheds new light on the trajectory of innovation in healthcare, and how to point innovation in a better direction.

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  Literature Masterclass: Your...

  Niina Niskanen

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  Storytelling and fairytales have always been an important part of preserving oral culture and traditions. Fairytale is usually a short story that takes place in a magical setting, with human characters and other beings and they face different kinds of obstacles. Fairytales have worked as moral guides, entertainment, and also as inspirational stories during hard times. In this book, we will go through seven different fairytales. These are Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Puss in Boots, Hansel and Gretel, Mulan and Red Riding Hood. We will also go through different character archetypes such as the villain and the hero. Different fairytale narratives like A Damsel in Distress and From Rags to Riches. 
  Archetypical characters in fairy tales fall into a certain category by their visual appearance, characteristics, personality traits, and their mission. We will find common archetypes in fairy tales, myths, and folklore. In the world of fairy tales, archetypes are universal and similar archetypes appear in different cultures and fairy tales told in different parts of the world. Classical archetypes in Fairy tales are damsels in distress- types of princesses like Cinderella and Snow White. Evil Stepmother in the stories such as Hansel and Gretel and Sleeping Beauty. A wise old mage whose job is to help the protagonist in their journeys such as Dumbledore in Harry Potter and Merlin the wise guide of King Arthur.

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  Exit Zero - Family and Class in...

  Christine J. Walley

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  In 1980, Christine J. Walley’s world was turned upside down when the steel mill in Southeast Chicago where her father worked abruptly closed. In the ensuing years, ninety thousand other area residents would also lose their jobs in the mills—just one example of the vast scale of deindustrialization occurring across the United States. The disruption of this event propelled Walley into a career as a cultural anthropologist, and now, in Exit Zero, she brings her anthropological perspective home, examining the fate of her family and that of blue-collar America at large. Interweaving personal narratives and family photos with a nuanced assessment of the social impacts of deindustrialization, Exit Zero is one part memoir and one part ethnography— providing a much-needed female and familial perspective on cultures of labor and their decline. Through vivid accounts of her family’s struggles and her own upward mobility, Walley reveals the social landscapes of America’s industrial fallout, navigating complex tensions among class, labor, economy, and environment. Unsatisfied with the notion that her family’s turmoil was inevitable in the ever-forward progress of the United States, she provides a fresh and important counternarrative that gives a new voice to the many Americans whose distress resulting from deindustrialization has too often been ignored.

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  Lysis - A Philosophical Inquiry...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the most meaningful love wasn’t romantic—but philosophical? 
  In Lysis, Plato invites us into one of his most tender and insightful dialogues—a search for the essence of friendship. As Socrates speaks with the youthful Lysis and Menexenus in a schoolyard setting, what begins as a lighthearted exchange becomes a profound meditation on affection, admiration, and the soul’s need for connection. 
  This modern audiobook adaptation offers a heartfelt and accessible journey into one of the most enduring philosophical questions: what does it mean to truly love a friend? 
  What you’ll discover inside: 
  •	A gentle philosophical dialogue exploring the foundation of friendship 
  •	A soulful meditation on what makes relationships meaningful and lasting 
  •	Timeless questions about affection, virtue, and self-knowledge 
  •	A fluid, modern translation perfect for contemplation and connection 
  Whether you're reflecting on lifelong friends or seeking deeper connection, Lysis is a lyrical and lasting companion.

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