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We Prisoners of War

Sixteen British Officers and Soldiers Speak from a German Prison Camp

by Tracy Strong ...

We Prisoners of War: Sixteen British Officers and Soldiers Speak from a German Prison Camp, first published in 1941, is a collection of brief essays written by POWs held in Germany during the early days of World War II. As noted in the Preface: Two years after the outbreak of hostilities, more than four million men are prisoners of war. They are living behind barbed-wire fences in all parts of the ... Read more

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We Prisoners of War: Sixteen British Officers and Soldiers Speak from a German Prison Camp, first published in 1941, is a collection of brief essays written by POWs held in Germany during the early days of World War II. As noted in the Preface: Two years after the outbreak of hostilities, more than four million men are prisoners of war. They are living behind barbed-wire fences in all parts of the
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Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals

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by Eric Blondel, Daniel Conway, Ken Gemes, Jürgen Habermas, Salim Kemal, Paul S. Loeb, Mark Migotti, Wolfgang Müller-Lauter, David Owen, Robert Pippin, Aaron Ridley, Gary Shapiro, Alan Schrift, Christine Swanton, Yirmiyahu Yovel, Keith Ansell Pearson, Babette Babich, Alexander Nehamas, Tracy Strong ...

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This astonishingly rich volume collects the work of an international group of scholars, including some of the best known in academia. Experts in ethics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, political theory, aesthetics, history, critical theory, and hermeneutics bring to light the best philosophical scholarship what is arguably Friedrich Nietzsche's most rewarding but most challenging text. Including ... Read more

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This astonishingly rich volume collects the work of an international group of scholars, including some of the best known in academia. Experts in ethics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, political theory, aesthetics, history, critical theory, and hermeneutics bring to light the best philosophical scholarship what is arguably Friedrich Nietzsche's most rewarding but most challenging text. Including
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Strong Democracy in Crisis

Promise or Peril?

by Seyla Benhabib, Carol Gilligan, Audrey Latura, Robbie McClintock, Claire Snyder-Hall, Jane Mansbridge, Patrick J. Deneen, Benjamin R. Barber, Charles E. Butterworth, Sungmoon Kim, Bhikhu Parekh, Manfred B. Steger, Tracy Strong ...

This is a robust and relevant collection from a truly distinguished group of political theorists actively rethinking the promise and perils of democracy. The book is coherent in its focus on a common theme and aim: to advance and refine the political project of promoting democratic theory and practice. While the contributors are admirers of the promotion of various models of democracy they also ... Read more

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This is a robust and relevant collection from a truly distinguished group of political theorists actively rethinking the promise and perils of democracy. The book is coherent in its focus on a common theme and aim: to advance and refine the political project of promoting democratic theory and practice. While the contributors are admirers of the promotion of various models of democracy they also
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Boon: The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump by H.G. Wells

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Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human psyche with Herbert George Wells' groundbreaking trilogy, "Boon: The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump." Delve into the complexities of human nature, society, and the forces that shape our destiny.As Wells' visionary trilogy unfolds, prepare to be mesmerized by his bold exploration of the human ... Read more

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Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human psyche with Herbert George Wells' groundbreaking trilogy, "Boon: The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump." Delve into the complexities of human nature, society, and the forces that shape our destiny.As Wells' visionary trilogy unfolds, prepare to be mesmerized by his bold exploration of the human
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War Is A Racket!

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by Osie Turner, Smedley Butler, Mark Twain ...

"WAR is a racket. It always has been."It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives."Thus begins one of the most important works of the last century that most people have never heard of. It isn't required reading in school, although it ... Read more

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Self Control

Its Kingship and Majesty

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This early self-help volume, originally published in 1907 was written by the eminent American essayist and editor William George Jordan.Self Control - Its Kingship and Majesty is one of a number of religious books he wrote, which can be thought of as precursors to today’s self-help book.The contents include:.Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are ... Read more

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This early self-help volume, originally published in 1907 was written by the eminent American essayist and editor William George Jordan.Self Control - Its Kingship and Majesty is one of a number of religious books he wrote, which can be thought of as precursors to today’s self-help book.The contents include:.Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are
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"Bethink Yourselves!"

Enriched edition. A Reflection on Morality, Patriotism, and Individual Responsibility in Tolstoy's Ethical Philosophy

by Leo graf Tolstoy, Callum Farrowly ...

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In "Bethink Yourselves!", Leo Tolstoy presents a poignant exploration of moral and social issues, encapsulated in a series of parables and philosophical essays that challenge conventional societal norms and advocate for a return to spiritual simplicity. Tolstoy's literary style is reflective and didactic, characterized by a clear, unadorned prose that invites readers to engage deeply with the ... Read more

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In "Bethink Yourselves!", Leo Tolstoy presents a poignant exploration of moral and social issues, encapsulated in a series of parables and philosophical essays that challenge conventional societal norms and advocate for a return to spiritual simplicity. Tolstoy's literary style is reflective and didactic, characterized by a clear, unadorned prose that invites readers to engage deeply with the
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Stand Still Like the Hummingbird

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One of Henry Miller's most luminous statements of his personal philosophy of life, Stand Still Like the Hummingbird, provides a symbolic title for this collection of stories and essays. Many of them have appeared only in foreign magazines while others were printed in small limited editions which have gone out of print.Miller's genius for comedy is at its best in "Money and How It Gets That Way"—a ... Read more

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One of Henry Miller's most luminous statements of his personal philosophy of life, Stand Still Like the Hummingbird, provides a symbolic title for this collection of stories and essays. Many of them have appeared only in foreign magazines while others were printed in small limited editions which have gone out of print.Miller's genius for comedy is at its best in "Money and How It Gets That Way"—a
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Of Men and Women

How to Be for Each Other

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A provocative and fascinating exploration of male–female relationships by the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth .Pearl S. Buck grew up in China, accustomed to its traditions, but when she moved to the United States as an adult in the 1930s she was struck by the cultural differences in gender roles and expectations. In nine short chapters, she applies this personal experience to an ... Read more

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A provocative and fascinating exploration of male–female relationships by the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth .Pearl S. Buck grew up in China, accustomed to its traditions, but when she moved to the United States as an adult in the 1930s she was struck by the cultural differences in gender roles and expectations. In nine short chapters, she applies this personal experience to an
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If the War Goes On

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One of the most astonishing aspects of Hesse's career is the clear-sightedness and consistency of his political views, his passionate espousal of pacifism and internationalism from the start of World War I to the end of his life. The earliest essay in this book was written in September 1914 and was followed by a stream of letters, essays, and pamphlets that reached its high point with Zarathustra ... Read more

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The Untroubled Mind

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The notion of finding peace and fulfillment in a simpler way of living seems to be everywhere you look these days, but believe it or not, it's not a new concept. After the Spiritualism movement that took hold in the nineteenth century, a generation of spiritual thinkers began to urge a "back-to-basics" approach to living that transcended old-fashioned religious belief. In The Untroubled Mind,
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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Read more

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