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Faces of the Civil War: An Album of Union Soldiers and Their Stories

Fri, 21 Feb 2025
This collection of Civil War stories focuses on Union soldiers, showcasing their portraits and individual experiences. It highlights the popularity of cartes de visite as tokens of remembrance during the war and the subsequent boom in photograph albums. The book traces the lives of ordinary soldiers, from their motivations for enlisting to their wartime service and postwar struggles. Many stories detail the lasting physical and psychological wounds of war. The text provides personal insights into the diverse backgrounds and fates of these men, often revealing the pain and difficulties they faced long after the battles ceased. The volume contains not just personal narratives but also historical context, like the influence of photography and the politics surrounding the war.

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Faces of the Confederacy: An Album of Southern Soldiers and Their Stories by Ronald S. Coddington

Fri, 21 Feb 2025
This Book presents a compilation of Civil War soldier profiles, specifically focusing on Confederate soldiers. It utilizes carte de visite photographs as a visual anchor, enriched by biographical details that illuminate the experiences of these ordinary men. The book explores their lives during and after the war, highlighting the enduring physical and psychological wounds many carried. It also discusses the historical context of the carte de visite and its popularity during that era. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the individual stories behind the grand narrative of the Civil War. Research methods and sources are described, and the author acknowledges the many people and institutions that assisted with the project.

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Fact and Fiction in Global Energy Policy: Fifteen Contentious Questions

Fri, 21 Feb 2025
This Book presents various perspectives on global energy policy, exploring contentious questions about energy sources and transitions. It tackles debates surrounding electric vehicles, sustainable fuel, climate change strategies, and the feasibility of geoengineering. The text examines clean coal, nuclear energy risks, and the possibility of national energy independence. It analyzes the potential for global energy crises and the means to expedite energy transitions. It considers the interplay between energy production and consumption, addressing concerns about industry's role versus individual energy footprints. The document concludes by examining values, facts, and fiction in shaping global energy policies.

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Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope

Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Mark Manson's Everything Is F*cked explores the human need for hope and meaning in a world often perceived as bleak. The book uses historical examples, philosophical concepts from thinkers like Nietzsche and Kant, and psychological research to investigate how people construct values and narratives to cope with the "Uncomfortable Truth" of existence. It examines the dangers of both excessive hope and excessive reliance on reason, advocating for a balanced approach that embraces mature values like honesty, courage, and humility. Manson critiques modern society's obsession with happiness and fake freedom, arguing that these pursuits lead to fragility and a loss of genuine connection. The author also discusses the potential impact of advanced AI on society, suggesting it could further complicate our search for meaning and control. Ultimately, the book encourages readers to accept the inherent "fuckedness" of life and find value in self-improvement and unconditional love.

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Everything, Everything

Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Nicola Yoon's "Everything, Everything" centers around Madeline, a teenager with a rare disease that confines her to her home. The story begins with an introduction by the book's editor who describes the book as being a book that they always dream of finding. Madeline's carefully controlled existence is disrupted when she meets Olly, her new neighbor. Their connection unfolds through observations, online communication, and eventually, forbidden physical encounters. As their bond deepens, Madeline confronts her illness and questions the limitations of her life, ultimately leading her to doubt the authenticity of her diagnosis and prompting her to seek the truth, risking everything for a chance at freedom and love. The book also includes end notes thanking those who have helped Nicola with her book, and about the author Nicola Yoon.

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