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  Hans-Ulrich Rudel: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Few people personified the advancements, abilities, and tactical adeptness of the Luftwaffe like Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the most successful dive bomber in the history of warfare. Like hundreds of millions of others born in the early 20th century, his life was shaped by the Second World War, which started when he was just 23. He was born into and shaped by one of the most brutal and infamous regimes in history, and once indoctrinated, he fought determinedly and with real commitment in support of that regime. He flew over 2,500 combat missions, reportedly destroying over 500 Soviet tanks, 170 artillery pieces, 800 other vehicles, and a battleship on the way to becoming the highest-decorated Nazi soldier of World War II, receiving the Knight’s Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. He was shot down, or crash landed, multiple times, and even after having reportedly been told by Hitler to stop flying on several occasions, he insisted on returning to the front to fight with his comrades. He lost a leg to gunfire in early 1945 but carried on with his combat missions despite the pain and the practical difficulties of flying with one leg. There is no denying his bravery, however unpleasant the cause for which he fought. 
  Hans-Ulrich Rudel is therefore a challenging character to analyze. His autobiography, Stuka Pilot, was originally entitled Trotzdem (“In spite of everything”), pointing strongly to his continuing support, post-war, for the Nazi ideology. But his book remains a detailed, fascinating, largely credible (and mostly ideology-free) account of his wartime experiences, even as his final pages include references to his proud insistence on performing the Nazi salute in front of the American soldiers who had taken him prisoner and who were providing medical care to his amputated stump.

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  Now Comes Good Sailing - Writers...

  Andrew Blauner

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  This audiobook brings together original pieces on Thoreau by twenty-seven of today's leading writers
  
  With narration by William Hope, Barbara Barnes, Kaliswa Brewster, Kate Harper, Peter Marinker, and Ako Mitchell
  Features essays by Jennifer Finney Boylan • Kristen Case • George Howe Colt • Gerald Early • Paul Elie • Will Eno • Adam Gopnik • Lauren Groff • Celeste Headlee • Pico Iyer • Alan Lightman • James Marcus • Megan Marshall • Michelle Nijhuis • Zoë Pollak • Jordan Salama • Tatiana Schlossberg • A. O. Scott • Mona Simpson • Stacey Vanek Smith • Wen Stephenson • Robert Sullivan • Amor Towles • Sherry Turkle • Geoff Wisner • Rafia Zakaria • and a cartoon by Sandra Boynton
  
  The world is never done catching up with Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), the author of Walden, "Civil Disobedience," and other classics. A prophet of environmentalism and vegetarianism, an abolitionist, and a critic of materialism and technology, Thoreau even seems to have anticipated a world of social distancing in his famous experiment at Walden Pond. In Now Comes Good Sailing, twenty-seven of today's leading writers offer wide-ranging original pieces exploring how Thoreau has influenced and inspired them—and why he matters more than ever in an age of climate, racial, and technological reckoning.
  
  Here, Lauren Groff retreats from the COVID-19 pandemic to a rural house and writing hut, where, unable to write, she rereads Walden; Pico Iyer describes how Thoreau provided him with an unlikely guidebook to Japan; Gerald Early examines Walden and the Black quest for nature; Rafia Zakaria reflects on solitude, from Thoreau's Concord to her native Pakistan; Mona Simpson follows in Thoreau's footsteps at Maine's Mount Katahdin; Jennifer Finney Boylan reads Thoreau in relation to her experience of coming out as a trans woman; Adam Gopnik traces Thoreau's influence on the New Yorker editor E. B. White and his book Charlotte's Web; and there's much more.
  
  The result is a lively and compelling collection that richly demonstrates the countless ways Thoreau continues to move, challenge, and provoke readers today.

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  The Cloud-Men of Yamato - Being...

  E. V. Gatenby

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  "The Cloud-Men of Yamato" by E.V. Gatenby explores mysticism in Japanese literature, focusing on themes of nature, spirituality, and cultural philosophy. ​ The book delves into the influence of Zen Buddhism, Shinto beliefs, and poetic traditions like tanka and hokku, highlighting the profound connection between Japanese writers and the natural world. ​ It examines the works of notable figures such as Saigyo, Basho, and Kenko, showcasing their reflections on beauty, solitude, and enlightenment. ​ Through analysis of poetry, No-plays, and philosophical texts, the book reveals how Japanese culture intertwines art, religion, and nature to express deep emotional and spiritual truths. ​ Ultimately, it serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western perspectives on mysticism and literary expression. 

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  Self-Reliance

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" is a seminal essay that explores the importance of individualism and personal integrity. Emerson challenges readers to avoid conformity and follow their own instincts and ideas. This work has inspired countless readers to trust in their inner voice and embrace a life of self-determination. Essential for anyone interested in philosophy, personal growth, and the foundations of American transcendentalism.

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  How To Collect Record Organize &...

  Cindy Boyce

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  Ideas are priceless, they are golden nuggets of the mind and you are not always ready to capture them when the moment of inspiration strikes so over time I have used many different methods to capture every idea that I can and keep them for future use. I have compiled a collection of my best note taking tools so that you have the best chance of collecting all of your ideas as well, in a way that works for you. I have found them all to be useful depending on where I am at the time and what I'm using them for. You will find in this audiobook tools for recording spontaneous ideas and the best ways to store your ideas and inspiration. You will never lose a great idea ever again.

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  Monsters of Pennsylvania -...

  Patty A Wilson

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   Gritty isn’t the only monster who makes Pennsylvania his home. From Pittsburgh’s Ogua to the coal country’s Tommyknockers, mythical beasts stalk the state.   Pennsylvania is home to an assortment of odd creatures, and this volume features the best of the bunch. Bigfoot looms large here, trudging the wilds all throughout the state. Other cryptids featured are the gigantic Broad Top Snake, the bizarre Dogman of Westmoreland County, and Bessie, Lake Erie’s resident monster. Reports of big cats, giant attacking thunderbirds, bloodsucking wolfmen, and mischievous, mine-dwelling Tommyknockers are included.  

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