Named "Book of the Week" by CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS"At a time of deep distress over the stability of democracy in America and elsewhere, Benjamin Carter Hett's chronicle of the collapse of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Adolf Hitler could not be more timely. 'The Death of Democracy' makes for chilling reading." **—**The Washington PostA riveting account of how the Nazi Party came to ...

*A TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR*WHAT CAUSED THE FALL OF THE MOST PROGRESSIVE GOVERNMENT IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY EUROPE, AND THE RISE OF THE MOST TERRIFYING?In the 1930s, Germany was at a turning point, with many looking to the Nazi phenomenon as part of widespread resentment towards cosmopolitan liberal democracy and capitalism. This was a global situation that pushed Germany to embrace authoritarianism, nationalism a...

In a world full of distractions, mastering focus has become more challenging—and more essential—than ever. "The Focus Factor - How to Master Deep Work in a Distracted World" provides you with the tools and strategies to cultivate deep focus, unlock your productivity, and achieve meaningful results. This book breaks down the science of concentration and offers practical steps to eliminate distractions, sharpen your attention, and harness the power of deep work.From understanding how...

In a world full of distractions and endless demands, discovering your true purpose can feel like an overwhelming journey. Finding Your Why: A Guide to Discovering Your Purpose in Life is here to help you connect with what truly matters to you, unveiling the unique passions, values, and talents that can bring meaning and fulfillment to your life. Whether you're seeking clarity in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this book serves as a transformative guide to finding direction ...

A "fast-moving, absorbing" account of the years leading up to WWII—a tale of democratic crisis, racial conflict, and a belated recognition of evil ( New York Times Book Review)."Thought provokingly, Hett notes that commonalities between the 1930s and today . . . he suggests that lessons learned by dealing with the Nazi regime could be applied today. This compelling work is highly recommended for those interested in World War II or in the history of...

The hunt for a serial killer who terrorized Berlin at the height of Nazi rule.In 1940-1941, a figure known as the S-Bahn murderer killed eight women by throwing them from the trains of Berlin's commuter rail system. Wartime Berlin was a dark place, with blackouts instituted to hinder Allied bombing. But the darkness bred spikes in crime and fear that threatened the wartime effort, including among the working women who rode the S-Bahn and staffed German munitions fa...

What does it take to manage a workforce that isn't human? The Chronicles of Aigent Catburger - raw_aigents "Name" {catburger}is the definitive historical record of a groundbreaking and perilous experiment: one human, known only as catburger, attempting to build a complex software project from scratch using nothing but a team of autonomous AI agents.This is not a story about tools. It is a story about a new kind of team, where each AI agent possesses its own uniq...

A recently discovered diary held by a German military judge from 1944 to 1945 sheds new light on anti-Hitler sentiments inside the German army.Werner Otto Müller-Hill served as a military judge in the Werhmacht during World War II. From March 1944 to the summer of 1945, he kept a diary, recording his impressions of what transpired around him as Germany hurtled into destruction—what he thought about the fate of the Jewish people, the danger from the Bolshevik East o...

As the church focuses more and more on growth in urban areas, this book shows how small rural parishes can respond with confidence to the opportunities and challenges for mission and ministry, and that flourishing exists throughout the church, and particularly in small and rural contexts.God’s Tent Pitched Among Us provides a worked example of a thriving rural mission project in Northumberland. It is a handbook for those who would like to develop their own expression of Go...

In February 1933, Adolf Hitler had only a tenuous grasp on power. Chancellor of Germany for merely four weeks, he led a fragile coalition government. The Nazis had lost seats in the Reichstag in the recent election, and claimed only three of thirteen cabinet posts. Then on February 27th, arson sent the Reichstag, the home and symbol of German democracy, up in flames. Immediately blaming the Communists, Hitler's new government approved a decree that tore the heart out of the democratic cons...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that is as old as mankind itself. The only difference between then and now is that first, people didn't know that there was such a thing and second, it has become more of an epidemic than a mere disorder.PTSD, however, is indeed real, and it troubles many people each year. It's almost impossible to crunch the numbers because plenty of people out there don't even know that they have it. Even then, it's still safe to say that th...

Eating disorders can be dangerous. They can have detrimental effects on your health, body, mental wellbeing, and even your career and relationships. Eating disorders may lead to various health problems. While most eating disorders are caused by low self-esteem, there are also cases when these disorders worsen self-esteem issues, shame, and guilt. Eating disorders can lead to slow heart rate, abnormally low blood pressure, severe dehydration, tooth decay, bone deterioration and even obesity...