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  Religious Tourism and...

  Antonio Angelucci, Flavia...

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  This volume addresses multiple emerging needs, foremost among them the growing demand for a structured theoretical and methodological framework concerning the religious tourism sector. This domain, undergoing continuous expansion, now constitutes a significant component of the global tourism landscape, as demonstrated by data on the halal tourism market, projected to reach a value of approximately $300 billion by 2030. The prospect of such substantial growth underscores the imperative to cultivate specific competencies – skills that integrate a deep sensitivity to cultural and spiritual dimensions with the managerial acumen demanded by today's tourism industry. In a world marked by increasing mobility and a renewed quest for holistic and meaningful experiences, religious tourism emerges as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. It transcends the traditional notion of pilgrimage to encompass diverse forms of travel motivated by spiritual exploration, the rediscovery of cultural roots, and the appreciation of religiously inspired artistic heritage. In this context, the volume offers a significant contribution to the development of an educational approach to religious tourism – an approach that embraces innovation while
  remaining steadfast in its core objective: to prepare professionals equipped to act with competence and ethical awareness in intercultural contexts. The ultimate aim is to transform religious tourism into a genuine space for encounter, mutual understanding, and respectful dialogue in an increasingly polarized and tension-filled global society.

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  Black Cats of Osan - U-2 Spy...

  Rick Bishop

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  The story of the top-secret “Black Cats” who undertook dangerous long-duration high-altitude missions to provide intelligence on North Korea during the Cold War.
  
  Plying through the darkness at the very limit of the earth’s atmosphere, the U-2’s extrasensory intelligence-gathering sensors quietly intercept and redistribute mountains of information to a highly classified ground site, located at Osan Air Base, Korea. From there, the top-secret intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) products are distributed to the highest levels of command authority within the United States. Although the Dragon Lady has been in continuous service for nearly 70 years, she has always been considered a “National Asset,” with technology so sophisticated that she outlasted her “replacement”—the SR-71—decades ago.
  
  Lt. Col. (Ret.) Rick Bishop, a former U-2 pilot, takes the reader deep into the Black World of non-satellite ISR to reveal how a small detachment of 100 hand-selected personnel with only eight pilots and two aircraft became the most reliable and productive air force unit to ever utilize the Dragon Lady during the Cold War and to this day. As second-in-command of Detachment 2 (Det 2) of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing during the mid-1980s, Rick kept a detailed journal of the daily operations that routinely launched pilots on high-altitude solo missions lasting at least nine hours. Wearing full-pressure suits similar to those utilized by the Shuttle astronauts, these missions took a physiological toll on each pilot who upon return had to coax the Lady, universally known for her treacherous landing characteristics, safely back on the ground along with the often-priceless intelligence-gathering sensors.
  
  Although the pilots were the pointy end of the spear, this is also the story of the missions that could not be accomplished without the dedicated effort from enlisted personnel and civilian company tech reps to keep the maintenance-intensive platform in the air. Along with Physiological Support Division personnel, responsible for keeping the pilot alive in their pressure suit environment during emergency situations, as well as numerous other support troops required for logistical and supply support, the unparallel success of Det 2 can only be attributed to the professional pride of the close-knit selectively manned brotherhood known as the Black Cats of Osan.

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  WWII - The Definitive Guide to...

  History Retold

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  Prepare to be captivated by the immersive tale of "WWII" Embark on a journey through the crucible of courage, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that shaped the very fabric of history. 
  Within the pages of this meticulously woven narrative, you'll be privy to concealed chronicles of valiant heroes and heroines, stand amidst the crescendos of harrowing battles, and traverse the minds of master tacticians. Illustrated with rare visuals and words that weave their own enchantment, you'll gain an unparalleled understanding of this epoch-defining era where we will cover:The Blitz and the Battle of BritainD-Day and the Normandy LandingsThe HolocaustThe Pacific Theater and the Battle of MidwayThe Fall of Berlin and Victory in EuropeAnd Much More! 
  Whether you're a seasoned historian or a novice seeking to unravel the threads of history, "WWII" welcomes all who seek to understand the complexities of this monumental chapter. Secure your copy now and do not delay, for this is your invitation to own a fragment of history and embark on a compelling expedition through the annals of time. 
  Order your copy now and embark on a voyage to relive the triumphs, navigate the tragedies, and illuminate the stories of World War II.

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  Philosophers of Language and...

  Hector Davidson

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  These two books are contained in this bundle: 
    
  - Ludwig Wittgenstein: Wittgenstein underwent a significant philosophical transformation after his work on the Tractatus, largely due to his dissatisfaction with the results of his early approach. By the time of his later work, particularly in Philosophical Investigations, Wittgenstein had rejected the picture theory of meaning and developed the concept of "language games." He argued that meaning is not inherent in words themselves but is derived from their use in various social contexts. Language, for Wittgenstein, is a tool embedded in human practices and activities. He claimed that understanding language requires understanding the ways it functions in specific contexts, challenging the idea of a fixed, underlying structure of meaning. 
  - Michel Foucault: Michel Foucault, a French philosopher, historian, and social theorist, is renowned for his critical exploration of power, knowledge, and social institutions. Born in 1926, Foucault’s work spans a range of disciplines, from philosophy to sociology, psychology, and political science. His intellectual journey reflects a unique approach to understanding human societies, focusing not on abstract metaphysical systems but on the structures that shape human behavior, knowledge, and institutions.

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  White Nights - A Poignant Tale...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  What if one summer night could change your heart forever? 
  Set in the pale glow of St. Petersburg’s “white nights,” this touching short novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the tender connection between a lonely dreamer and a heartbroken young woman.  
  White Nights captures the raw honesty of two souls who share their inner worlds, only to find that love, like twilight, doesn’t always last. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  - A Poignant Story of Longing and Connection – A shy man’s fleeting romance with a woman still bound to another 
  - An Emotional Exploration of Urban Solitude – Intimate reflections on being invisible in a bustling world 
  - One of Dostoevsky’s Most Romantic Works – A short novel that shows his rarely seen sentimental side 
  - A Clear, Contemporary Translation – Faithfully adapted for the modern listener while retaining the original beauty 
  Whether you're a lover of literary romance or seeking a moving meditation on love and loneliness, White Nights is a gentle masterpiece that will linger in your heart long after the final line. 
  Start listening and let the dream begin.

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  Let Them Eat Tweets - How the...

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  Does the GOP represent "forgotten" Americans? Or does it represent the superrich? 
   
   
   
  In Let Them Eat Tweets, bestselling political scientists Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson offer a definitive answer: the Republican Party serves its plutocratic masters to a degree without precedent in modern global history. Conservative parties, by their nature, almost always side with the rich. But when faced with popular resistance, they usually make concessions, allowing some policies that benefit the working and middle classes. After all, how can a political party maintain power in a democracy if it serves only the interests of a narrow and wealthy slice of society? 
   
   
   
  Today's Republicans have shown the way, doubling down on a truly radical, elite-benefiting economic agenda while at the same time making increasingly incendiary racial and cultural appeals to their almost entirely white base. Telling a forty-year story, Hacker and Pierson demonstrate that since the early 1980s, when inequality started spiking, extreme tax cutting, union busting, and deregulation have gone hand in hand with extreme race-baiting, outrage stoking, and disinformation. As Hacker and Pierson argue, Trump isn't a break with the GOP's recent past. On the contrary, he embodies its tightening embrace of plutocracy and right-wing extremism.

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