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Past and Present is a book by Thomas Carlyle. It combines medieval history with criticism of 19th-century British society, comparing the reverence for work and heroism of monasterial monks with the egocentric attitude of politicians, thus shaming the latter.
"...an excellent primer about the operations in and around the Anzio beachhead. Students of operational art, multinational operations, and amphibious warfare will find Staiger’s narrative interesting and thought-provoking." — Military Review The Allied amphibious operation codenamed Shingle was launched in late January 1944. It was opposed by German forces in the area of Anzio and Nettuno. Success depended on the element of surprise, and the speed with which the invaders could build up strength and move inland. This was understood by General Mark Clark, commander of the US Fifth Army, but not fully understood by his subordinate commanders. This German account focuses on the landing at Anzio as it was the only one that failed to achieve its objective of smashing the German defense and achieving operational freedom of movement. The battle lasted over six weeks, with mistakes made by leadership on both sides, and consequently also great sacrifice by soldiers on both sides. But the operation was not a German success either, and attempts to prevent the creation of a strong bridgehead failed. Ultimately the Allies would reach Rome, and the Allies applied lessons from this battle to facilitate the success of Overlord, launched five months later. While not complete, as the author did not have access to some of the war diaries of higher levels of German command, this is still one of the best German accounts of Operation Shingle and is here translated into English for the first time.Zum Buch
'One brilliant woman writing about so many other brilliant women, this is a wonderful treasure chest of women’s lives, full of wit, verve and emotion . . . Epic, unputdownable, gripping. I loved it’ - Professor Kate Williams“My hope is that this book will inspire as I have been inspired. It’s a love letter to the importance of history and about how, without knowing where we come from - truthfully and entirely - we cannot know who we are.”Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries is a celebration of unheard and under-heard women’s history. Within these pages you’ll meet nearly 1000 women whose names deserve to be better known: from the Mothers of Invention and the trailblazing women at the Bar; warrior queens and pirate commanders; the women who dedicated their lives to the natural world or to medicine; those women of courage who resisted and fought for what they believed; to the unsung heroes of stage, screen and stadium.It is global, travelling the world and spanning all periods of time. It is also an intensely moving detective story of the author’s own family history as Kate Mosse pieces together the forgotten life of her great-grandmother, Lily Watson, a famous and highly-successful novelist in her day who has all but disappeared from the record . . .Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries is accessible, ambitious in its scope and fascinating in its detail. A beautiful dictionary of women, it is a love letter to family history and a personal memoir about the nature of women’s struggles to be heard and their achievements acknowledged. Joyous, celebratory and engaging, it is a book for everyone who has ever wondered how history is made.Zum Buch
What would you do if you really needed a job? Adam would do pretty much anything, including being feminized by his potential boss to get hired. The interview process is straight forward, all he has to do is prove his commitment by performing a sensual task right then and there. It’s what happens afterwards that will make him realize his life is changed forever. Adam is slowly and gradually transformed to become more and more feminine, all to fit the job description of secretary to the CEO. Eve opens her care package to see what her outfit will be for the day and performs in her new body in ways she didn't even know she could. Will Eve be able to use her new skill set to handle her new boss? Is it just lust or are there feelings creeping up on them both? Find out right here and now! PSA: This story contains a desperate man who feels forced into an undesirable situation. He’ll be dominated and humiliated by a big man, and gall darned if he doesn’t get off on... things... he never thought possible.Zum Buch
Storm of Steel is a gripping memoir of World War I, written by Ernst Jünger, a German officer who served on the Western Front from 1914 to 1918. Jünger recounts his experiences in vivid and unflinching detail, from the horrors of trench warfare and gas attacks, to the camaraderie and courage of his fellow soldiers. Jünger does not shy away from the brutality and ugliness of war, but he also reveals its moments of beauty and heroism. Storm of Steel is a classic of war literature, praised for its honesty and realism, as well as its literary style and power. This audiobook is based on the original 1929 translation by Basil Creighton, which preserves Jünger’s distinctive voice and tone. Listen to Storm of Steel and immerse yourself in one of the most remarkable accounts of the First World War ever written. the text is brought to life by 3 time Emmy award winner Stephen Houk in his first audiobook narration.Zum Buch
John Stuart Mill, a British philosopher and political economist, remains one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Born in 1806, Mill was exposed to rigorous intellectual training from an early age, particularly through his father, James Mill, a prominent utilitarian philosopher. This early exposure shaped Mill's understanding of the world, leading him to become a key figure in the development of utilitarianism, a moral theory that evaluates actions based on their ability to promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Mill’s contribution to utilitarianism was both a continuation and a refinement of the ideas originally proposed by Jeremy Bentham, his intellectual predecessor. While Bentham’s version of utilitarianism focused primarily on the quantity of pleasure or pain produced by an action, Mill introduced a more nuanced view by distinguishing between higher and lower pleasures. According to Mill, pleasures of the intellect, imagination, and moral feelings were superior to those of mere physical satisfaction. This distinction between qualitative pleasures was central to Mill’s revision of utilitarian thought, emphasizing that the quality of happiness mattered as much as, if not more than, its quantity. In this chapter, we explore the foundations of utilitarianism as laid out by Mill. He argued that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve happiness, which can be defined as the presence of pleasure and the absence of pain. Mill believed that utilitarianism provided a clear and objective standard by which to judge actions, policies, and societal practices. The greatest happiness principle, which advocates for actions that maximize overall happiness, is a central tenet of Mill’s ethical framework. However, Mill also recognized the complexity of applying this principle in real-life situations, acknowledging the challenges of balancing individual rights with the greater good.Zum Buch
Disclaimer: This is a summary and it does not accompany the official book. "Discover a comprehensive guide to personal healing and transformation with our summary of 'No Bad Parts' by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD. This compelling synopsis explores the innovative Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, revealing an empowering approach to understanding and harmonizing your mind. Schwartz's groundbreaking work posits that we each have an inner family—a variety of parts, or subpersonalities, that can lead us, love us, and protect us. However, these parts can also cause us pain when they take on extreme roles due to life's challenges. Our summary guides you through Schwartz's powerful methods for healing these parts using the IFS model. Learn how to access your Self—a core of compassion and confidence—to heal your parts, fostering balance and harmony. Understand how to apply IFS principles in daily life, helping you transform personal struggles into opportunities for growth.Zum Buch
