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Sometimes the biggest story of your life happens before you’re even born… and sometimes, you get to discover it. One email is all it takes to turn Mala’s life upside down… an email from a stranger 10,000 miles away. Now, as memories from her childhood swirl up in familiarity, she sees them in a different light, as though they’re puzzle pieces that have a new way to fit together. Everything is the same, yet everything is different… The story she thought she knew is true, but there’s been another truth running beneath it the whole time.

How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But Zack Cooper argues that the American and Chinese militaries are following a well-trodden path. For centuries, the world's most powerful militaries have adhered to a remarkably consistent pattern of behavior, determined largely by their leaders' perceptions of relative power shifts. By uncovering these trends, this book places the evolving military competition between the United States and China in historical context.

In the Japanese social imaginary, abstention of behaviors based on one's own feelings and ideas (enryo) and conjecture about what the interlocutor expects (sasshi) play a central role in everyday interactions. These attitudes are internalized during the early years of primary education. Empathy is privileged and particular importance is given to avoiding conflict. This type of behavior is also part of a disciplinary process in which vertical relationships prevail and dissent acquires a negative connotation. Since premodernity and even in the industrial society of the twentieth century, ...

The Discovery of India, written by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is a timeless classic that blends history, philosophy, and personal reflection into a rich narrative of India’s journey through the ages. This Hindi audiobook is a faithful translation of Nehru’s original English text, bringing his thoughts and insights to Hindi-speaking listeners in a vivid and engaging form.

How profound is Sun Tzu in relation to the full expanse of Chinese and European military history? While historical accounts can act as pillars of strength and as guideposts for building military theories, statesmen or generals can rarely rely on Sun Tzu's advice as a prescription for success by randomly picking statements from his book. This book offers a new perspective on the Art of War by comparing and contrasting Asian and Western military thought. It explores how Chinese history and culture influenced Sun Tzu's writings, and how his writings later influenced future military leaders. It...

Qutub Minar is the second most visited monument in India. It is also the second most visited tourist destination in India. A free-standing brick-tower that is 72.5 meters tall, it has no rival anywhere in the world. This eBook tries to give you a all-in-one introduction to Qutub Minar, its history, construction, and unique points. The eBook also includes plenty of information for tourists and travelers. We have tried to include as many pictures as possible. This will visually help those who will not be able to visit Qutub Minar. At same time these pictures will help to orient those who plan...

Have you ever wondered why certain decisions feel effortless, while others seem like an uphill battle? What if you could understand the hidden forces shaping your destiny and align your choices with your true path? Can unlocking the ancient secrets of your birth chart help you tap into your deepest potential? If you're ready to transform your life and make choices with complete clarity, Master Your Birth Chart With Numerology is the book you've been waiting for. This transformative guide dives deep into the ancient wisdom of numerology, revealing how the Lo Shu Grid can unlock the secrets ...

Este nuevo texto del Dr. Luigi Alberto Di Martino tiene como característica particular el estar basado en una amplia bibliografía publicada en japonés por autores japoneses sobre diversos problemas que afectan a la sociedad japonesa contemporánea. Como el subtítulo lo indica, el autor no solo hace un diagnóstico de la situación actual, sino que se ocupa también de presentar alternativas para las instituciones fundamentales en que se desenvuelve la vida social, como la familia, la escuela y el lugar de trabajo. Di Martino presta especial atención a la brecha de género y a las ...

En el imaginario social japonés la necesidad de abstenerse de comportamientos basados en los impulsos del momento (enrio) y la conjetura acerca de lo que espera el interlocutor (sasshi) desempeñan un papel central en las interacciones cotidianas. Esas actitudes son internalizadas durante los primeros años de educación primaria. Se privilegia la empatía. Se otorga particular importancia a evitar conflictos. Este tipo de comportamiento es también parte de un proceso de disciplinamiento en que prevalecen las relaciones verticales y disentir adquiere una connotación negativa. Desde la ...

Sumérgete en el mundo del folclore japonés, donde la espada de un samurái es algo más que un arma: es un símbolo de honor, valentía y del estilo de vida samurái. Este libro te lleva en un viaje a través de las historias que han dado forma a la cultura japonesa durante siglos. Descubre el poder de la mitología japonesa y su influencia en la cultura y los valores. Desde los kami celestiales hasta los valientes samuráis, desde los astutos embaucadores hasta los temibles yokai, cada cuento ofrece una visión única del espíritu japonés. He aquí una muestra de lo que descubrirás en...