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  Chasing Bandits in the Badlands

  Bob Breen

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  In January 1993, the Australian government sent just under one thousand young men and women to serve under American command in a violent, impoverished, starving society. Most males over the age of twelve either carried or had access to a gun, and most Somali men had been fighting a vicious civil war for years. 
  Australian soldiers and their teams had to gain control of the streets of Baidoa and surrounding towns. This contest was not ‘find, fight and kill’ warfare. There was no decisive victory or defeat. The aim was to detect ‘the bad boys’ and deter and de-escalate their violence rather than escalate hostilities to success through ‘body count’. This mode of operation was not community policing by soldiers either. It involved adjusting attitudes forcefully and assuring uncomfortable consequences for bad behaviour and ultimately lethal responses to armed challenges. 
   
  The world looked over their shoulders. Corporals and diggers had to make split-second decisions to open or hold fire. Holding fire when provoked by punks constituted disciplined professional performance. Opening fire before understanding the situation, especially against unarmed provocateurs, constituted unprofessional conduct and possible condemnation, even criminal charges. These young Australians carried the international reputation of Australia and its army on their shoulders. Their actions would either enhance that reputation or create controversy, negative publicity and, potentially, international embarrassment and condemnation. 
   
  After adjusting their own attitudes to balance aggression and compassion, fight leaders and their diggers forcefully adjusted Somali attitudes, secured a stalemate, and then took control for the time they were in Somalia Australian soldiers individually and collectively helped a traumatised society needing a ‘fair go’ and gave ordinary Somali men, women and children trying to survive a little bit of hope.

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  On the Nature of the Gods

  Cicero

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  "On the Nature of the Gods" by Cicero is a profound philosophical work that delves into the nature and existence of the gods. In this thought-provoking treatise, Cicero engages in a series of dialogues between representatives of different philosophical schools, each presenting their arguments regarding the divine. Through these discussions, Cicero explores the various theories of the gods, their attributes, and their role in the universe. Drawing on the teachings of prominent Greek philosophers such as Epicurus, Stoicism, and the Academic school, Cicero skillfully presents the contrasting viewpoints on the nature of the gods. He navigates through complex philosophical arguments, dissecting each perspective with intellectual rigor and eloquence. The dialogues explore questions of theology, ethics, and the human relationship with the divine, offering readers a comprehensive overview of the different philosophical approaches to understanding and interpreting the gods. Read in English, unabridged.

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  A Reading of the Inaugural...

  President Ulysses S. Grant

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  Ulysses S. Grant (April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885), born in Point Pleasant, OH, was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. A veteran of the Mexican–American War, in 1865, as commanding general, Grant led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War. As president, Grant stabilized the post-war national economy, supported congressional Reconstruction and the Fifteenth Amendment, and prosecuted the Ku Klux Klan. The following is a reading of President Grant's inaugural address delivered on March 04, 1869.

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  Learning To Be Grateful

  Jim Colajuta

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  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a condition of well-being. Individuals recognize their own strengths, cope with daily challenges, work well, and contribute to their community.Gratitude has long been recognized as a desirable attribute that can improve one's well-being, from ancient religious texts to modern scientific evidence-based study. According to the evidence, the advantages of gratitude practice can be grouped into the following categories: increased happiness and life satisfaction; successful dealing with hardship; strengthened social relationships; improved health; and broadening civic, moral, and spiritual dimensions. On the other hand, gratitude is not an innate response to life conditions. It must be intentionally nurtured through gratitude-inducing activities.It's simple to see why focusing on what you have rather than what you don't is a good idea. Developing an appreciation for all of life's great qualities that you may have neglected allows you to focus on feelings of fulfillment, happiness, and abundance rather than longing, frustration, and bitterness. People who constantly reflect on their blessings are happier, better equipped to make decisions to improve their condition, and less prone to depression. People who start keeping a thankfulness journal regularly generally notice an improvement in their attitude. It's because gratitude lists are so popular. After all, they're a simple act that involves minimal effort yet yields tremendous effects.Most of us understand the importance of thanking those who assist us or simply acknowledging what we are grateful for in life. Gratitude has been connected to various benefits, including enhancing your immune system and sleep patterns, feeling more hopeful and experiencing more joy and pleasure, being more helpful and generous, and feeling less lonely and alienated, according to research. Gratitude is a means for people to appreciate what they already have rather than con

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  The Paperclip Files - The Untold...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In the shadowy aftermath of World War II, a secret operation launched by the U.S. government brought over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians to American soil. Among them were men who had built weapons of terror for Hitler, now tasked with crafting the rockets that would carry humanity to the Moon. 
  This is their story. Unredacted. Unforgiven. Unbelievable. 
  The Paperclip Files pulls back the veil on Operation Paperclip, the clandestine project that rewrote the rules of morality, patriotism, and science in the name of Cold War supremacy. From the sinister roots of Wernher von Braun and Arthur Rudolph in Nazi Germany to their celebrated roles at NASA, this explosive exposé explores the unsettling truth behind America's greatest technological triumph. 
  Inside, you'll discover: 
  •	How Nazi war criminals were rebranded as American heroes 
  •	The controversial rise of Von Braun and Rudolph in post-war U.S. space policy 
  •	The ethical compromises buried beneath NASA's achievements 
  •	Declassified documents, real accounts, and the disturbing choices made behind closed doors 
  If you thought you knew the space race story, think again. 
  Perfect for fans of true history, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas, The Paperclip Files is a gripping, unflinching account of the price we paid for progress.

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  Feel Heal & Let That Sh*t Go -...

  Rachel Kaplan

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  A psychotherapist and hit podcaster brings empathy and humor to her first book, a radical reimagining of the self-help genre that teaches readers how to “process their emotional sh*t,” let it go, and enjoy the life they’re living 
   
  After suffering through her own cycle of tragedy, suppressed emotion, professional study, therapy, and eventual breakthrough, Rachel Kaplan knows from experience that many of us avoid actually feeling our feelings. Instead, we store them in a kind of emotional constipation, chasing distraction, addiction, consumption, and other forms of suppression. The only way to heal from traumatic experiences and difficult feelings, to live healthier and happier lives, is to move the emotions through our bodies—to let that sh*t go. 
   
  Heal, Feel, and Let That Sh*t Go is a revolutionary and irreverent approach to personal transformation and self-care that teaches readers precisely how to (and why they should) feel emotions to move them through the body as nature intended. Kaplan calls this modality “emotional potty training,” and the revolutionary community she’s nurturing, the Feelings Movement. Her approach helps readers heal themselves deep down, eliminate doubt about their own self-worth and value, and importantly, enjoy the journey. 
   
  To accomplish this, Kaplan guides readers to: 
  • reconnect and reintegrate with their younger selves who suppressed emotion because they needed connection and approval from parents in order to survive 
  • access the inner pain resulting from the experience of feeling unlovable and other traumas that were not emotionally processed at the time 
  • engage in self-care practices and step-by-step physical and mental exercises to work through and release these pent-up feelings 
   
  Restoring the ability to process emotion is the only effective means for reducing our backlog of emotional pain, establishing a baseline of well-being and self-trust, and overcoming the debilitating effects of core wounds, chronic stress, depression, and misery. By letting that sh*t go, readers can enjoy the life they’re living and know their worth, no matter what.

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