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Depth of Silence

The Submarine Officer Who Vetoed World War III

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On October 27, 1962, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet submarine B-59 was trapped deep in the Caribbean. US Navy destroyers were dropping depth charges to force it to surface. Inside, the air conditioning had failed, temperatures rose to 120°F, and carbon dioxide levels were toxic. The captain, believing war had already started, ordered the launch of a nuclear torpedo. "The ... Read more

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On October 27, 1962, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet submarine B-59 was trapped deep in the Caribbean. US Navy destroyers were dropping depth charges to force it to surface. Inside, the air conditioning had failed, temperatures rose to 120°F, and carbon dioxide levels were toxic. The captain, believing war had already started, ordered the launch of a nuclear torpedo. "The
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The Moon Rock (Unabridged)

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Robert Turold is obsessed. Not with money, not with love, but with reclaiming a long-lost family title. Just as he's on the cusp of success, he's found murdered in his study. The prime suspect? His own daughter, Sicily. But the mystery deepens when Sicily disappears too. Enter a world of hidden secrets, cryptic clues, and a strange, possibly mystical object – the moon rock. Was Robert Turold ... Read more

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Robert Turold is obsessed. Not with money, not with love, but with reclaiming a long-lost family title. Just as he's on the cusp of success, he's found murdered in his study. The prime suspect? His own daughter, Sicily. But the mystery deepens when Sicily disappears too. Enter a world of hidden secrets, cryptic clues, and a strange, possibly mystical object – the moon rock. Was Robert Turold
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War Transformed

The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict

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War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict provides insights for those involved in the design of military strategy, and the forces that must execute that strategy. Emphasizing the impacts of technology, new era strategic competition, demography, and climate change, Mick Ryan uses historical as well as contemporary anecdotes throughout the book to ... Read more

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War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict provides insights for those involved in the design of military strategy, and the forces that must execute that strategy. Emphasizing the impacts of technology, new era strategic competition, demography, and climate change, Mick Ryan uses historical as well as contemporary anecdotes throughout the book to
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Hope Is Not a Method

What Business Leaders Can Learn from America's Army

by Gordon R. Sullivan, Michael V. Harper ...

Since the end of the Cold War, the United States Army has been reengineered and downsized more thoroughly than any other business. In the early 1990s, General Sullivan, army chief of staff, and Colonel Harper, his key strategic planner, took the post-Cold War army into the Information Age. Faced with a 40 percent reduction in staff and funding, they focused on new peacetime missions, dismantled a ... Read more

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Since the end of the Cold War, the United States Army has been reengineered and downsized more thoroughly than any other business. In the early 1990s, General Sullivan, army chief of staff, and Colonel Harper, his key strategic planner, took the post-Cold War army into the Information Age. Faced with a 40 percent reduction in staff and funding, they focused on new peacetime missions, dismantled a
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West Point Way of Leadership

by Larry Donnithorne ...

West Point has bred more CEOs than any business school, and the leadership skills taught there are truly matters of life and death. Bolder than Sun Tzu, savvier than Gracian -- THE book on learning to lead. ... Read more

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West Point has bred more CEOs than any business school, and the leadership skills taught there are truly matters of life and death. Bolder than Sun Tzu, savvier than Gracian -- THE book on learning to lead.
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The Diffusion of Military Power

Causes and Consequences for International Politics

by Michael C. Horowitz ...

The Diffusion of Military Power examines how the financial and organizational challenges of adopting new methods of fighting wars can influence the international balance of power. Michael Horowitz argues that a state or actor wishing to adopt a military innovation must possess both the financial resources to buy or build the technology and the internal organizational capacity to accommodate any ... Read more

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The Diffusion of Military Power examines how the financial and organizational challenges of adopting new methods of fighting wars can influence the international balance of power. Michael Horowitz argues that a state or actor wishing to adopt a military innovation must possess both the financial resources to buy or build the technology and the internal organizational capacity to accommodate any
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The Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century

by Brad Roberts ...

"An excellent contribution to the debate on the future role of nuclear weapons and nuclear deterrence in American foreign policy." ― Contemporary Security PolicyThis book is a counter to the conventional wisdom that the United States can and should do more to reduce both the role of nuclear weapons in its security strategies and the number of weapons in its arsenal. The case against nuclear ... Read more

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"An excellent contribution to the debate on the future role of nuclear weapons and nuclear deterrence in American foreign policy." ― Contemporary Security PolicyThis book is a counter to the conventional wisdom that the United States can and should do more to reduce both the role of nuclear weapons in its security strategies and the number of weapons in its arsenal. The case against nuclear
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On Escalation

Metaphors and Scenarios

by Herman Kahn ...

In this widely discussed and influential book, Herman Kahn probes the dynamics of escalation and demonstrates how the intensification of conflict can be depicted by means of a definite escalation ladder, ascent of which brings opponents closer to all-out war. At each rung of the ladder, before the climb proceeds, decisions must be made based on numerous choices. Some are clear and obvious, others ... Read more

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In this widely discussed and influential book, Herman Kahn probes the dynamics of escalation and demonstrates how the intensification of conflict can be depicted by means of a definite escalation ladder, ascent of which brings opponents closer to all-out war. At each rung of the ladder, before the climb proceeds, decisions must be made based on numerous choices. Some are clear and obvious, others
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Tarnished

Toxic Leadership in the U.S. Military

by George E. Reed ...

Bad or toxic leadership, abusive supervision, and petty tyranny in organizations are perennial issues. But to date, there has been little effort to examine the scope and nature of bad leadership in the military. Tarnished rectifies that lack of attention by defining the problems and suggesting possible solutions appropriate to the military’s unique structure and situation.Leadership is central to ... Read more

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Bad or toxic leadership, abusive supervision, and petty tyranny in organizations are perennial issues. But to date, there has been little effort to examine the scope and nature of bad leadership in the military. Tarnished rectifies that lack of attention by defining the problems and suggesting possible solutions appropriate to the military’s unique structure and situation.Leadership is central to
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Handbook for a Positive Revolution

The Five Success Principles for Personal and Global Change

by Edward de Bono ...

Anyone can join the positive revolution. All you need is creativity.Historically, revolutions have been negative – defining, overthrowing or destroying an enemy, fuelled by a sense of mission and direction. After victory, however, this energy often races on, causing factionalism and strife among the victors. The positive revolution also has energy and direction, but its opponents are entrenched ... Read more

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Anyone can join the positive revolution. All you need is creativity.Historically, revolutions have been negative – defining, overthrowing or destroying an enemy, fuelled by a sense of mission and direction. After victory, however, this energy often races on, causing factionalism and strife among the victors. The positive revolution also has energy and direction, but its opponents are entrenched
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The Price of Prestige

Conspicuous Consumption in International Relations

by Lilach Gilady ...

If wars are costly and risky to both sides, why do they occur? Why engage in an arms race when it's clear that increasing one's own defense expenditures will only trigger a similar reaction by the other side, leaving both countries just as insecure—and considerably poorer? Just as people buy expensive things precisely because they are more expensive, because they offer the possibility of improved ... Read more

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If wars are costly and risky to both sides, why do they occur? Why engage in an arms race when it's clear that increasing one's own defense expenditures will only trigger a similar reaction by the other side, leaving both countries just as insecure—and considerably poorer? Just as people buy expensive things precisely because they are more expensive, because they offer the possibility of improved
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The Alexei Navalny Chronicles

A story of Conscience, Activism and the Battle against Authoritanism

by Marsh Hayward ...

The Alexei Navalny ChroniclesUncover the gripping tale of Alexei Navalny, a fearless Russian opposition leader, lawyer, and anti-corruption activist, in this riveting biography that delves deep into the heart of political defiance.Captivating Highlights:- Unveil the life of Navalny: A man who challenged corruption at its core, organized anti-government demonstrations, and ran for office against ... Read more

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The Alexei Navalny ChroniclesUncover the gripping tale of Alexei Navalny, a fearless Russian opposition leader, lawyer, and anti-corruption activist, in this riveting biography that delves deep into the heart of political defiance.Captivating Highlights:- Unveil the life of Navalny: A man who challenged corruption at its core, organized anti-government demonstrations, and ran for office against
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