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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Infinite Powers recounts how calculus tantalized and thrilled its inventors, starting with its first glimmers in ancient Greece and bringing us right up to the discovery of gravitational waves. Strogatz reveals how this form of math rose to the challenges of each age: how to determine the area of a circle with only sand and a stick; how to explain why Mars goes "backwards" sometimes; how to turn the tide in the fight against AIDS.

A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers. Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand life's mysteries, from the mundane to the seemingly miraculous. In this important new book, David Deutsch, an award-winning pioneer in the field of quantum computation, argues that explanations have a fundamental place in the universe.

Originally published more than fifty years ago, this landmark book explores the ways in which military capabilities—real or imagined—are used, skillfully or clumsily, as bargaining power. Anne-Marie Slaughter's new introduction to the work shows how Schelling's framework—conceived of in a time of superpowers and mutually assured destruction—still applies to our multipolar world, where wars are fought as much online as on the ground.

Le barbier de Louis XI, la nounou de Churchill, la secrétaire de Charles de Gaulle, le druide de Jules César, le guide de Jeanne d'Arc, le pianiste d'Hitler... tous ces inconnus de l'histoire, ces hommes et femmes de l'ombre, ont influencé le cours des choses ! Que serait devenu Ramsès II sans son architecte des pyramides ? Notre alimentation serait-elle la même sans le chocolatier de Marie-Antoinette ?

The New York Times bestselling author of The Gatekeepers and The Spymasters now turns his sharp eye towards the historic 2024 presidential race, providing the definitive, insider account of the most dramatic and significant political showdown in modern American history. A disastrous debate, a...

In Influence of Monarchs, Frederick Adams Woods presents fascinating evidence that bolsters the great man theory of history through his innovative scientific approach known as historiometry‚the study of history itself. This engaging work offers a summarized history of fourteen notable European nations, drawing intriguing parallels between the biographies of their monarchs and the states of their countries. It compellingly illustrates the profound connection between the intellect and willpower of supreme leadership and the overall condition of the nations they govern. - Summary by Leon Harvey

First published almost a century ago, this classic text on the history and tactics of naval warfare had a profound effect on the imperial policies of all the major powers. Kaiser Wilhelm is said to have "devoured" this book, and it was avidly read by presidents (including both Roosevelts), kings...

In 1927, H. P. Lovecraft penned an insightful essay titled Supernatural Horror in Literature, where he explored the evolution of what would come to be known as Weird Fiction. This captivating collection features many of the works Lovecraft revered, starting with Edgar Allan Poes haunting Fall of the House of Usher, published in 1839, and concluding with Walter de la Mares eerie Seatons Aunt from 1922. Within its pages, youll find 19 chilling stories and a thought-provoking poem, masterfully narrated by Alan Winterrowd.

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER First responders run toward things the rest of us run away from. What makes a person want to become a first responder? As in his bestselling book Unbroken Bonds of Battle, retired Marine Johnny Joey Jones didn’t have to look further than his closest family and...

""The most thoughtful and judicious one-volume history of the war and the American political leaders who presided over the difficult and painful decisions that shaped this history. The book will stand for the foreseeable future as the best study of the tragic mistakes that led to so much...

From the first stone tools to modern day technologies, ideas have altered the course of history time and time again. In this podcast, I discuss the influence of ideas, for good or bad, in a historical context.

Welcome to Decades of Influence, the ultimate weekly podcast that brings history, pop culture, and technological revolutions to life. With humor, insight, and thought-provoking conversations, hosts Will and Jessica take you on an unforgettable journey through the fascinating threads that connect world history, iconic cultural moments, and the innovations shaping our modern world.Are you a history buff curious about how the past fuels the future? A tech enthusiast eager to explore the ripple effects of pivotal events on society? Or simply someone who loves diving into the evolution of pop ...

David Hume, a luminary of 18th-century Scottish intellectual circles, left an indelible imprint on philosophy and theology. His profound speculations arguably held the most significant influence of his era, rivalled only by Adam Smith in a certain sphere. Humes impact was not immediately recognized, with time needed to dispel misconceptions and reveal his true intellectual stature. Now, over a century later, we can appreciate his work and its repercussions more objectively. Hume is undeniably a grand and autonomous thinker, and this text examines his philosophical approach as an attempt to ...

Julie est une femme qui, sans s'en rendre compte, est tombée sous l'influence d'un homme sans scrupules. Son aventure a duré plusieurs années avant qu'elle ne découvre la machination dont elle a été la victime. Aujourd'hui, elle témoigne. Enquête et réalisation : Gaëlle Gauducheau Mise en onde : Vincent Huré Illustration musicale : Sébastien Patron Dessin Celia Ruellan Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Recruited by British Intelligence to infiltrate the IRA and Sinn Féin during the height of the Northern Ireland Troubles, they were ‘agents of influence'. With codenames like INFLICTION, STAKEKNIFE, 3007 and CAROL, these spies played a pivotal role in the fight against Irish republicanism. Now, for the first time, some of these agents have emerged from the shadows to tell their compelling stories. Agents of Influence takes you behind the scenes of the secret intelligence war which helped bring the IRA's armed struggle to an end.

Agents of Influence reveals the secret history of an intelligence agency gone out of control, accountable to no one but itself and intent on subverting Western politics on a near-inconceivable scale. In 1985, 1,300 KGB officers were stationed in the USA. The FBI only had 350 counter-intelligence officers. Since the early days of the Cold War, the KGB seduced parliamentarians and diplomats, infiltrated the highest echelons of the Civil Service, and planted fake news in papers across the world.

How humans are manipulated into decisions of right and wrong, good or bad, positive or negative, prompted this discussion. This relates to energy in many forms including spiritual. The gods of the ancient world never left. Their influence is still with us to this day and is growing. Through the centuries since creation and the fall, interdimensional ruling entities have overseen the build-up of nations, only to develop the infrastructure and technology to eventually be used to enslave them. Increase the populations in order to dissolve them into regions instead of nation-states. From the ...

Where did Spanish flu come from, and what can the possible sites of origin tell us today? This book looks at how Spanish flu changed the focus of scientific thought from eugenics to the creation of public health, and how it unfolded across each continent.

From Auto Revolution On Influence & Impact, we look to trace the history of custom cars and trucks, the builders and influencers that created those trends, and the companies and media that helped to move the aftermarket auto industry along.