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The Failure of Success
Americans’ Ambiguous History of Ambition
This book poses a provocative argument: the standard practice of employing outer-directed measures of success—notably wealth, power, and fame—has worked to the psychological disadvantage of many Americans. Ironically, the traditional model of success has been a failure.
This book poses a provocative argument: the standard practice of employing outer-directed measures of success—notably wealth, power, and fame—has worked to the psychological disadvantage of many Americans. Ironically, the traditional model of success has been a failure.
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Latin America and the Global Political Stage
From the Columbian Exchange to Trumpism
This collection of essays on international relations provides a global view of diplomacy with a special focus on Latin America. Featuring contributions by recognized authorities, it considers the most recent developments, including the concept of Trumpism.
This collection of essays on international relations provides a global view of diplomacy with a special focus on Latin America. Featuring contributions by recognized authorities, it considers the most recent developments, including the concept of Trumpism.
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Charisma and Religious War in America
Ministries and Rivalries of Sister Aimee and “Fighting Bob”
In 1920s Los Angeles, two figures shaped the city’s spiritual innovation: Sister Aimee Semple McPherson and Reverend Robert Shuler. Both Protestant newcomers reached unparalleled fame, yet despised each other, sparking a “holy” war for the soul of the city.
In 1920s Los Angeles, two figures shaped the city’s spiritual innovation: Sister Aimee Semple McPherson and Reverend Robert Shuler. Both Protestant newcomers reached unparalleled fame, yet despised each other, sparking a “holy” war for the soul of the city.
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Training and Deployment of America’s Nuclear Cold Warriors in Asia
Keepers of Armageddon
A near-launch that almost started a nuclear war. A lost hydrogen bomb. A fatal missile misfire. In these first-person accounts, soldiers at a 1960s nuclear base in Okinawa reveal how nuclear deployments, far from deterring, greatly increased the danger of war.
A near-launch that almost started a nuclear war. A lost hydrogen bomb. A fatal missile misfire. In these first-person accounts, soldiers at a 1960s nuclear base in Okinawa reveal how nuclear deployments, far from deterring, greatly increased the danger of war.
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East Asia in Transition
Democracy, Diaspora, and the New Culture War
Why is prosperous East Asia experiencing worsening confrontations? Old theories fail to explain the region’s puzzles. This book introduces the fresh concept of “culture wars”—conflicts based on the clash between Westernized cultural values and local cultures—to explain it all.
Why is prosperous East Asia experiencing worsening confrontations? Old theories fail to explain the region’s puzzles. This book introduces the fresh concept of “culture wars”—conflicts based on the clash between Westernized cultural values and local cultures—to explain it all.
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The Alps and Resistance (1943-1945)
Conflicts, Violence and Political Reflections
This book explores the Alps' dual function during the Italian Social Republic: a center of battles and opposition to fascism, and the cradle of the political debate that would forge modern Italian and European democracy.
This book explores the Alps’ dual function during the Italian Social Republic: a center of battles and opposition to fascism, and the cradle of the political debate that would forge modern Italian and European democracy.
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Rudolf Virchow, the “Father of Pathology,” viewed life in microscopic detail and from a sweeping public health perspective. This book explores his innovations, his political life, and his fascinating work on race amid the rising anti-Semitism of 19th-century Germany.
Rudolf Virchow, the “Father of Pathology,” viewed life in microscopic detail and from a sweeping public health perspective. This book explores his innovations, his political life, and his fascinating work on race amid the rising anti-Semitism of 19th-century Germany.
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This book takes a new angle on Daniel O’Connell, providing a discourse perspective on his oratorical skills and his perception by the press. It examines what rhetorical strategies he used to persuade Catholics and how he was assessed by nationalist and unionist print media.
This book takes a new angle on Daniel O’Connell, providing a discourse perspective on his oratorical skills and his perception by the press. It examines what rhetorical strategies he used to persuade Catholics and how he was assessed by nationalist and unionist print media.
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Mindoro and Lingayen Liberated
The Deliverance of the Philippines from the Japanese in WWII
From Dec 1944 to Jan 1945, two Allied invasions in the Philippines turned the tide against Japan. This book covers the battles of Mindoro Island and Lingayen Gulf, focusing on the devastating Kamikaze attacks on Allied ships and the war crimes of high-ranking Japanese officers.
From Dec 1944 to Jan 1945, two Allied invasions in the Philippines turned the tide against Japan. This book covers the battles of Mindoro Island and Lingayen Gulf, focusing on the devastating Kamikaze attacks on Allied ships and the war crimes of high-ranking Japanese officers.
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An Alternative Medical Perspective on Ancient History
The Plague of Sumer
Based on Sumerian tablets and ancient DNA, this book reveals the world’s first pandemic. Historians have many theories for the demise of the Sumer and Indus Valley civilisations, but none ever proposed an infectious disease. This book rewrites ancient history.
Based on Sumerian tablets and ancient DNA, this book reveals the world’s first pandemic. Historians have many theories for the demise of the Sumer and Indus Valley civilisations, but none ever proposed an infectious disease. This book rewrites ancient history.
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Polish and Irish Struggles for Self-Determination
Living near Dragons
This book explores the little-known links between the Polish and the Irish. Subject to foreign rule, both nations fought for independence and were among the first to grant women voting rights, revealing a shared struggle for autonomy, mutual assistance, and self-organization.
This book explores the little-known links between the Polish and the Irish. Subject to foreign rule, both nations fought for independence and were among the first to grant women voting rights, revealing a shared struggle for autonomy, mutual assistance, and self-organization.
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Civilization at Risk
Seeds of War (Second Edition)
The evil of sex trafficking will not stop, but it can be discouraged and abated. As this book, Civilization at Risk: Seeds of War, shows, lives can be spared. All of the author’s proceeds go directly to Blazing Hope Ranch to support the rehabilitation of female victims.
The evil of sex trafficking will not stop, but it can be discouraged and abated. As this book, Civilization at Risk: Seeds of War, shows, lives can be spared. All of the author’s proceeds go directly to Blazing Hope Ranch to support the rehabilitation of female victims.
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In Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, a false myth denies the history of enslavement. This book challenges it by refocusing on the narratives of two enslaved individuals, asserting they were astute historians who knew they were amending the historical record that had kept them absent.
In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, a false myth denies the history of enslavement. This book challenges it by refocusing on the narratives of two enslaved individuals, asserting they were astute historians who knew they were amending the historical record that had kept them absent.
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Issues of Identity Metamorphoses in Transitional Epochs
Social Changes and Mental Evolution
In our transition to a global society, what happens to our identity? This book explores how collective and individual identity have evolved during major transitional periods, providing real-life examples of change for individuals and social groups.
In our transition to a global society, what happens to our identity? This book explores how collective and individual identity have evolved during major transitional periods, providing real-life examples of change for individuals and social groups.
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Critics question the merit of psychotherapy without scientific verification. A common answer is that it's a hermeneutic discipline, not a science. Is that answer viable? This book maintains that today’s hermeneutical apologia is a dodge, not a defense.
Critics question the merit of psychotherapy without scientific verification. A common answer is that it’s a hermeneutic discipline, not a science. Is that answer viable? This book maintains that today’s hermeneutical apologia is a dodge, not a defense.
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Industrial Labour and the Environment
Notes for a History of a Global Transformation
This volume brings the history of the environment together with that of work, bridging a cultural divide. It explores how human work impacts ecosystems, from the fractures between workers and communities to the redevelopment of industrial areas.
This volume brings the history of the environment together with that of work, bridging a cultural divide. It explores how human work impacts ecosystems, from the fractures between workers and communities to the redevelopment of industrial areas.
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An Australian Family Poignancy in WWI
Two Brothers Killed on the Western Front, France, 1916-1917
This book traces the enlistment and subsequent deaths of two Australian brothers on the Western Front. Rich in primary evidence, such as correspondence to their families, their story provides a personal lens on the main battles and Australia’s enormous losses in World War I.
This book traces the enlistment and subsequent deaths of two Australian brothers on the Western Front. Rich in primary evidence, such as correspondence to their families, their story provides a personal lens on the main battles and Australia’s enormous losses in World War I.
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Scholars have dismissed Rutherford B. Hayes as an ineffective president. This work demolishes that wisdom, showing how Hayes overcame a hostile Congress to restore presidential prerogatives, laying the foundation for the strong executive branch we know today.
Scholars have dismissed Rutherford B. Hayes as an ineffective president. This work demolishes that wisdom, showing how Hayes overcame a hostile Congress to restore presidential prerogatives, laying the foundation for the strong executive branch we know today.
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This book examines the education of Uyghur elites in Moscow (1925-1935) at the University of the Workers of the East. Using student biographies, it reveals why this Comintern project to forge a revolution failed and how it could have succeeded against Soviet & Chinese control.
This book examines the education of Uyghur elites in Moscow (1925-1935) at the University of the Workers of the East. Using student biographies, it reveals why this Comintern project to forge a revolution failed and how it could have succeeded against Soviet & Chinese control.
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Radiation and Nuclear Energy
What Everyone Needs to Know
This book explains the benefits and risks of radiation and nuclear power in a simple manner. It covers applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry, then looks at nuclear power, arguing it has minimal environmental effects. Written for students and the public.
This book explains the benefits and risks of radiation and nuclear power in a simple manner. It covers applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry, then looks at nuclear power, arguing it has minimal environmental effects. Written for students and the public.
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