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In this concise account of why America used atomic bombs against Japan in 1945, J. Samuel Walker analyzes the reasons behind President Truman's most controversial decision. Delineating what was known and not known by American leaders at the time, Walker evaluates the options available for ending the war with Japan. In this new edition, Walker incorporates a decade of new research - mostly from Japanese archives only recently made available - that provides fresh insight on the strategic considerations that led to dropping the bomb.

Samuel Smiles was a Scottish author and government reformer, but he concluded that more progress would come from new attitudes than from new laws. He wrote popular articles and books on his theories; ways people could help themselves overcome their problems. His book "Self-Help" brought him to celebrity status: almost overnight, he became a leading pundit and much-consulted guru. "Happy Homes" focuses on ways and reasons to be thrifty, how to find happiness in life, the opposite sex and work. What's particularly striking about this book is its clear-headed 19th Century advice for "improvement"...

A radical blueprint for universal housing meets an unflinching assessment of why we haven't won—from the bestselling author of Capital City In the fight for housing, we are caught between the world we know and the world we want. A Right to Housing? offers both a roadmap and a reckoning...

Early in his life Samuel Butler began to carry a note-book and to write down in it anything he wanted to remember; it might be something he heard some one say, more commonly it was something he said himself. In one of these notes he gives a reason for making them:“One’s thoughts fly so fast that one must shoot them; it is no use trying to put salt on their tails.”So he bagged as many as he could hit and preserved them, re-written on loose sheets of paper which constituted a sort of museum stored with the wise, beautiful, and strange creatures that were continually winging their way ...

In a world spiraling into confusion, compromise, and cultural collapse, the righteous can no longer remain silent. This powerful follow-up to Let the Righteous Step Out is more than just a continuation—it's a renewed commission. With updated insights on global shifts, Christian persecution, moral redefinition, and rising hostility toward faith, this book delivers a bold and urgent wake-up call to believers everywhere.

What if life's most profound questions—about God, humanity, and purpose—have already been explored by history's greatest thinkers? Ancient Wisdom Revisited uncovers timeless insights from influential Christian theologians, making them accessible today. In season one, we explore John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536), one of the most influential works of Protestant theology. Whether you're a theology student or curious seeker, this podcast offers fresh, meaningful engagement with classic ideas. Disclaimer: Created using AI, based on the original writings of the ...

From Tony Award-winning director and recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award, Kenny Leon, comes a powerful memoir of the lessons he has learned on his incredible life journey. When Kenny Leon's grandmother told him to "take you wherever you go," she could hardly have anticipated that he...

Samuel Eliot Morison (July 9, 1887 - May 15, 1976) was an American historian noted for his works of maritime history and American history that were both authoritative and popular.

Join me as I take you through the stories of Hal Jordan and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps. Starting in the Silver Age with Showcase #22, we will see every origin, battle, heroic stand, and life of the brave lanterns of sector 2814. In this podcast, we will recount every story from the silver age as it has been told, take an inside look into the real lives of the people behind the comics, learn what powers the ring possesses, see the values of these comics, and and so much more. Become a supporter here at https://www.patreon.com/c/SamuelofSector2814

Venture into the haunting and introspective world of seafaring adventures and moral dilemmas. The title suggests a journey marked by supernatural elements and deep reflection on human nature and the consequences of one's actions. This podcast offers a rotating collection of complete audiobooks, each week featuring a different tale that explores themes of adventure and the supernatural. Experience a diverse array of stories that span various perspectives, time periods, and narrative styles, providing listeners with a rich and varied experience. Whether you're seeking insight, learning, or a ...

Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem, a former Montana Griz wide receiver, gives his analysis from around the football and sporting world with a new daily show.

With his vast knowledge in a wide range of subjects, Raymond Lull was a Renaissance man before the time of the Renaissance. After encountering the living Christ, he desired to serve Him for the rest of his life. While the rest of the world sought to drive Muslims from the Holy Land by crusades with the sword, Lull waged his own personal crusade of love and logic to win Muslims to the gospel. As he advocated for schooling in oriental languages, undertook missionary journeys to North Africa, and eventually died a martyr's death, Raymond Lull made this his motto: he who loves not lives not; he ...

Mañanas con Jesús es un podcast cristiano en español creado para comenzar cada día con paz, esperanza y dirección espiritual. A través de devocionales diarios, reflexiones bíblicas y mensajes inspirados en la Palabra de Dios, este espacio busca acercarte más a Jesús y fortalecer tu fe desde las primeras horas de la mañana.Cada episodio está diseñado para acompañarte al despertar, brindando tranquilidad al corazón, motivación espiritual y una conexión íntima con Dios antes de comenzar tu rutina. Ya sea mientras disfrutas tu café, conduces al trabajo o tomas un momento de ...

Samuel Rawson Gardiner remains a respected source on the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which began as a civil conflict between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II. Lack of unity on both sides, soon drew in outside powers and the war became a struggle for European dominance. In this short book, Gardiner describes the famous battles and the daring generals: Mansfeld and Wallenstein, Tilly and Gustavus Adolphus, Bernard and Turenne. While, behind the scenes, working through secret subsidies and wily diplomacy, frail, indomitable Cardinal Richelieu gained control ...

This beautifully curated anthology draws on major historical figures including Emerson, Thoreau, Carlyle, Oliver Goldsmith, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Francis Bacon, Montaigne, and Aristotle. The pieces range across themes such as the sentiment of friendship, its pleasures, and the art of choosing...

Zetetic Astronomy is the magnum opus of Samuel Rowbotham (1816-1884), a self-taught polymath, debater, faith healer, and early advocate of Utopian socialism. Drawing from a wide variety of contemporary sources, Christian scripture, and his own investigative and experimental skills, Rowbotham advocated tirelessly for his thesis that the true shape of the Earth was a plane, refuting all suggestions of rotundity. His arguments continue to captivate, persuade, and entertain up to the present day.

This guide is here to change your life for the better by handing you the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive as a day trader in today's dynamic financial landscape.

Adam Nelson and Samuel Paul talk America's pastime. News, fantasy, opinions, banter. What else is there?

This groundbreaking guide is the first comprehensive, hands-on textbook designed for engineers, vocational students, educators, and innovators who want to master the physical building blocks of humanoid robots. Unlike software-heavy AI books, this volume focuses on the body of AI—the skeletons, actuators, sensors, power systems, and modular parts that make humanoids move, perceive, and interact with the real world.

Welcome to the first and only book you will ever need on the topic of cyber law and cyber security. learn hacking techniques, cyber law, and white hat operations. Perfect for Beginners: If you’re brand new or an expert in cyber security, you’ll still find this guide a solid purchase to add to your skill set, develop new skills and techniques, or revamp old ones and sharpen yourself with cyber security and cyber law.