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  7 Seconds to Die - A Military...

  John Antal, Alexander Kott

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  The first full analysis of the second Nagorno-Karabakh war—the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. 
   
   
   
  The second Nagorno-Karabakh war—fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September 24 and November 10, 2020—was the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. 
   
   
   
  This forty-four-day war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia was outfought, outnumbered, and outspent and lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. Azerbaijan's alliance with Turkey, and close technological support from Israel, strategically isolated Armenia. In addition, Turkey's posturing influenced the Russians not to intervene to support Armenia. That Azerbaijan attacked Armenia during the pandemic was an additional factor. The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. In this war the Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage.

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  Just Do It

  Sally Cook

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  Just Do It implies high action, taking a leap, defying the odds, making a go of things. But there is the nagging daily obligation of Just Doing everyday chores. What are these and what were they for the average person in the Middle Ages in Europe. And what nay Just Doing It mean in the  next 24 years, in the next 100 years and even in the next 200 years. This audio story with effective sound effects takes the listener into the distant past, the modern present and in an imagined future with the comparison based around the theme of what Just Doing It can mean.

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  Soon - An Overdue History of...

  Andrew Santella

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  “Well-researched…[Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process.” — Wall Street Journal 
  A fun and erudite celebration of procrastination  
  An entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on the stories of history’s greatest delayers, and on the work of psychologists, philosophers, and behavioral economists to explain why we put off what we’re supposed to be doing and why we shouldn’t feel so bad about it. 
  Like so many of us, including most of America’s workforce, and nearly two-thirds of all university students, Andrew Santella procrastinates. Concerned about his habit, but not quite ready to give it up, he set out to learn all he could about the human tendency to delay. He studied history’s greatest procrastinators to gain insights into human behavior, and also, he writes, to kill time, “research being the best way to avoid real work.” 
  He talked with psychologists, philosophers, and priests. He visited New Orleans’ French Quarter, home to a shrine to the patron saint of procrastinators.  And at the home of Charles Darwin outside London, he learned why the great naturalist delayed writing his masterwork for more than two decades. 
  Drawing on an eclectic mix of historical case studies in procrastination—from Leonardo da Vinci to Frank Lloyd Wright, and from Old Testament prophets to Civil War generals—Santella offers a sympathetic take on habitual postponement. He questions our devotion to “the cult of efficiency” and suggests that delay and deferral can help us understand what truly matters to us. Being attentive to our procrastination, Santella writes, means asking, “whether the things the world wants us to do are really worth doing.”

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  The Grandes Dames

  Stephen Birmingham

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  The acclaimed social historian provides an in-depth look at eight society women who shaped upper class culture from the Gilded Age to WWII.
  
  Astor. Rockefeller. McCormick. Belmont. Family names that still adorn buildings, streets, and charity foundations. While their men blazed across America with their oil, industry, and railways, the matriarchs founded art museums, opera houses, and symphonies that functioned almost as private clubs. Linked by money, marriage, privilege, and power, these women formed a grand American matriarchy—and they ruled American society with a style and impact that make today's socialites seem pale reflections of their forbears.
  
  
  Stephen Birmingham takes us into the drawing rooms of these powerful women, providing keen insights into an American society that no longer exists. Caroline Astor, who, when asked for her fare boarding a streetcar, responded, "No thank you, I have my own favorite charities." Edith "Effie" Stern deciding that no existing school would do for her child, so she had a new one built. And the legendary Isabella Stewart Gardner replying to a contemporary who was overly taken with their Mayflower ancestors: "Of course, immigration laws are much more strict nowadays."
  
  
  These women had looks, manner, and style, but more than that, they had presence—a sense that when one of them entered a room, something momentous was about to occur; Birmingham opens a window to the highest levels of American society with these profiles of American "royalty."

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  Good Judgment - Making Better...

  Richard Davis

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  An instant USA Today bestseller • A Globe and Mail Top 10 Business and Management Book of 2024 
  From an experienced organizational psychologist comes a unique guide to learning how to better read and understand people and make improved, more informed business decisions about them—including choosing the right employees, fostering relationships in the workplace, resolving conflicts more effectively, and optimizing your performance on the job—using the science of personality. 
  Psychologists widely agree that five key traits define our personalities—intellect, emotionality, sociability, drive, and diligence. Unlike emotions, which are transitory in nature, these traits determine our behaviors, including our motivations, social inclinations, reactions to crisis or complexity, patterns of thinking, and more. 
  Organizational psychologist Dr. Richard Davis is an expert in assessing personalities. He has spent decades advising business leaders and evaluating executives from some of the world’s biggest companies, including Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Under Armour, Meta, Starbucks, Nike, LVMH, and the NBA. Over the course of his career, he has helped numerous executives make tough, highly consequential hiring calls based on personality. A company’s board might want its next CEO to be decisive, focused, and a strong communicator. Investors backing a start-up might want a leader who is not only a visionary but also a team player who doesn’t retaliate when given constructive feedback. That’s where he comes in. As a result of his life’s work, Dr. Davis has developed not only a unique perspective on what human personality is, but an indispensable toolkit for analyzing it, and using the information effectively. 
  In Good Judgment, he brings his expertise to you. Dr. Davis explains what the science of personality is and how it works, and how all of us can use it to improve our working relationships, careers, and lives. Whether you’re a novice manager looking to hire your first assistant, a board member in need of the ideal CEO, an angel investor trying to choose between two different startups, or a new parent selecting a pediatrician, understanding the science of personality and how to utilize it is the key to exercising good judgment—at work and in life.

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  Break Free Breathe Easy: Your...

  Harlan Waverly

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  Break Free, Breathe Easy: Your Path to Smoke-Free Living  
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you ready to transform your life and pave the way to a smoke-free existence? 
  Have you been searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to reclaim your health and enjoy the freedom of living smoke-free? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your knowledge, practicing essential skills, and engaging in practical exercises that set you up for success. 
  Updated for the latest standards in smoke-free living. 
  Key features of this enhanced guide include: 
  - In-depth insights into the journey toward a smoke-free lifestyle 
  - Detailed explanations connecting knowledge with freedom from smoking 
  - Effective strategies for preparation and managing the transition 
  Our guide stands out with its comprehensive approach, making it essential for your success. Concepts are thoroughly explored, ensuring a deep understanding rather than mere surface coverage. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Bid farewell to complicated jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate information. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your path to smoke-free living today! 
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