Embark on a transformative odyssey with "Where You Are Is Not Enough." This book isn't just words; it's a guiding force, inviting you into a journey of profound self-discovery and growth. In the introduction, feel the call to transformation, an inner shift that transcends mere change. Chapter after chapter, explore the nuances of embracing the unknown, cultivating a mindset for sustained growth, and breaking through comfort zones. Craft a personalized roadmap in goal setting, unravel the s...

North Korea is perilously close to developing strategic nuclear weapons capable of hitting the United States and its East Asian allies. Since their first nuclear test in 2006, North Korea has struggled to perfect the required delivery systems. Kim Jong-un’s regime now appears to be close, however. Sung Chull Kim, Michael D. Cohen, and the volume contributors contend that the time to prevent North Korea from achieving this capability is virtually over; scholars and policymakers must turn th...

Increasingly boys and men are suffering with eating disorders and related body image problems. Some have full-blown conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercising or bigorexia. Others are distressed by slightly lesser degrees of disordered eating or over-exercise and seek ways of overcoming their problems.The Invisible Man applies the latest research to produce a practical, problem-focused self-help manual for men with eating disorders an...

This book contains an edited selection of the papers presented at the Second International Conference on the History of Ancient Mathematics and Astronomy (ICHAMA), organized by Tang Quan and Qu Anjing and held in Xi’an, 2–8 December 2018, commemorating the foundation. This collection, consisting of papers that have been refined and edited into scientific articles, provides an overview of how the history of science can be international, stepping beyond area studies, without being Euro-centr...

Each one of Hitler's henchmen was ruthlessly dedicated to the Nazi ideal - and to cynical self-advancement. Together, they formed a hideous real-life chamber of horrors. This book features:Joseph GoebbelsHermann GoeringRudolf HessHeinrich HimmlerKarl DoenitzAlbert SpeerAdolf EichmannMartin BormannBaldur von SchirachJoachim von RibbentropDr Josef MengeleRoland Freisler...

Victimology Unveiled: Historical Perspectives on Murder Choices by Patrick Morgan is a chilling exploration into the complex psyche of serial killers and their selection process. Through meticulous research and historical case studies, Morgan unveils the dark patterns and psychological strategies that murderers have employed across different cultures and eras. This book dissects how certain traits, behaviors, and social standings make victims more vulnerable, providing rea...

In 1861, Colonel Grenville Dodge organized the 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment and led them off to war. They had few uniforms or weapons and were more of a mob than a military unit, but Dodge shaped them into a fighting force that won honors on the battlefield and gained respect as one of the best regiments in the Union army.Promoted to the rank of major-general, Dodge became one of the youngest divisional, corps and departmental commanders in the Army. A superb field general,...

Everyone calls him Z. Z is a mess. His girlfriend breaks up with him, but won't leave him alone. He works for a failing San Francisco startup and hates his job, but finds it physically impossible to quit. Unable to resist the charms of his beautiful co-worker Mallory, Z takes up her task of writing a proposal for a joint venture with a French conglomerate which could save the company from bankruptcy – assuming he sobers up long enough to write it, navigates a sea of office politics and rem...

Challenging monolithic modern narratives about 'Chinese science', Daniel Patrick Morgan examines the astral sciences in China c.221 BCE–750 CE as a study in the disunities of scientific cultures and the narratives by which ancients and moderns alike have fought to instil them with a sense of unity. The book focuses on four unifying 'legends' recounted by contemporary subjects: the first two, redolent of antiquity, are the 'observing of signs' and 'granting of seasons' by ancient sage kings...

This book examines the role of medieval authors in writing the history of ancient science. It features essays that explore the content, structure, and ideas behind technical writings on medieval Chinese state history. In particular, it looks at the Ten Treatises of the current History of Sui, which provide insights into the writing on the history of such fields as astronomy, astrology, omenology, economics, law, geography, metrology, and library science. Three treatises are known ...

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In TOO LATE, 15-year-old Greg is in a teen sex offenders’ facility because of an assault on his stepsister. He hates the professionals who try to help him and can’t wait to go home. When he enters a room for a meeting, his mother is there crying. Her partner, whom Greg calls Step Dude, sits at her side. They have come to tell Greg they don’t want him back. It’s too late to be good, they say. Greg comes to the crippling realization of what he has become: the father he has both hated and fea...