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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shell-Shock and Other Neuropsychiatric Problems Enriched edition. Presented in Five Hundred and Eighty-nine Case Histories from the War Literature, 1914-1918【電子書籍】[ Elmer Ernest Southard ]

＜p＞In "Shell-Shock and Other Neuropsychiatric Problems," Elmer Ernest Southard presents a pioneering exploration of the psychological consequences of warfare, emphasizing the emerging understanding of shell shock, now recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through a meticulous examination of neuropsychiatric conditions prevalent during World War I, Southard employs a clinical yet empathetic literary style, weaving case studies and empirical research with nuanced analysis. His work sits at the intersection of psychology and military history, reflecting the early 20th-century shift toward recognizing mental health as a critical component of soldier welfare amid the horrors of modern combat. Elmer Ernest Southard, a prominent neurologist and psychiatrist of his time, was deeply influenced by the societal upheavals and medical advancements following the Great War. His experiences in treating soldiers suffering from psychological trauma shaped his commitment to understanding the complexities of the human mind under duress. Southard's profound insights into neuropsychiatry were fueled by both his academic background and firsthand observations, positioning him as a forerunner in advocating for a compassionate approach to mental health. This book is a vital contribution to both psychological literature and historical scholarship, highly recommended for mental health professionals, historians, and readers interested in the psychological implications of warfare. Southard's illuminating perspectives encourage a deeper appreciation for the psychological scars borne by soldiers, urging contemporary readers to reflect on the enduring legacy of war-related trauma. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Handーpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Aero-Neurosis Pilots of the First World War and the Psychological Legacies of Combat【電子書籍】[ Mark C. Wilkins ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"Lays bare the grim reality of life on a frontline squadron . . . the comprehensive physical, emotional, and mental decline these aviators endured." ー ＜em＞Donna's Book Blog＜/em＞＜/strong＞＜br /＞ The young men who flew and fought during the First World War had no idea what was awaiting them. The "technology shock" that coalesced at the Western Front was not envisaged by any of the leadership or medical establishment. Despite the attendant horrors many men experienced, some felt that the dynamic context of aerial combat was something that, after the war, they still longed for . . .＜/p＞ ＜p＞Doctors argued over best practice for treatment. Of course, the military wanted these men to return to duty as quickly as possible; with mounting casualties, each country needed every man. Aviation psychiatry arose as a new subset of the field, attempting to treat psychological symptoms previously unseen in combatants. The unique conditions of combat flying produced a whole new type of neurosis.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Terms such as "Aero-neurosis" were coined to provide the necessary label yet, like shell shock, they were inadequate when it came to describing the full and complete shock to the psyche.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Mark C. Wilkins finds the psychology undergirding historical events fascinating and of chief interest to him as an historian. He has included expert medical testimony and excerpts where relevant in a fascinating book that explores the legacies of aerial combat, illustrating the ways in which pilots had to amalgamate their suffering and experiences into their postwar lives. Their attempts to do so can perhaps be seen as an extension of their heroism.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"An original and absorbing study of the psychological factors of the first air war." ーFiretrench＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Airborne The Combat Story of Ed Shames of Easy Company【電子書籍】[ Ian Gardner ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The engrossing account of one of World War II's legendary figures.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞A member of the legendary Band of Brothers, Ed Shames was involved in some of the most important battles of World War II. His incredible combat record includes parachuting into Normandy on D-Day, and service during Operation ＜em＞Market Garden＜/em＞, at Bastogne and in Germany itself.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Shames' own words and recollections fuel a searing account that gives a soldier's glimpse into the ferocity of the fighting on the ground and the close fellowship that developed between the men in Easy Company. The first member of the 101st Airborne Division to enter Dachau concentration camp, just days after its liberation, Shames ended the war in the bombed out shell of Hitler's Eagles Nest, surrounded by his comrades in arms.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Written by the author of the critically acclaimed ＜em＞Tonight We Die As Men＜/em＞, this is the phenomenal story＜br /＞ of a remarkable young lieutenant during World War II, from training at Toccoa, Georgia right through to the collapse of the Third Reich.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shell Games And Other Things To Avoid【電子書籍】[ Jeff Kempton ]

＜p＞Navigating life in the early 1980's in Nyack, NY proves to be a challenge for middle school student Jake Taylor and his two best friends. Jake battles a common mental health issue on his road to learning how to stand up to the overpowering personality of Stu Seagram, his best friend and biggest challenge. Fortunately, he has clear-thinking Jerry Stevens to give him support. The boys find themselves in a summer long adventure to fix an intractable problem that leads them through the ball fields, pizza shops, bookstores, and middle school of the small New York suburb on their way to responsibility and resourcefulness. Jake, a class officer, is given the responsibility by student government sponsor, Miss Elaine Davis, to protect a beautiful gift for his school. But when the boy's immaturity leads to the destruction of that gift, the boys are forced to figure out a way to earn money and secure a replacement. Jake learns how to navigate a variety of relationships despite a battle against the sometimes-debilitating anxiety he is forced to combat. Throughout the adventure, Jake and his friends learn teamwork through setbacks and victories until their summer culminates with a dangerous street chase through Manhattan. Will Jake learn to handle Stu? How will he learn to balance his emotions? Will the boys survive danger and replace the gift?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Breaking The Shell That Encloses Your Understanding【電子書籍】[ John Raleigh Boyd ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"Overall,＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞Breaking the Shell That Encloses Your Understanding＜/strong＞＜/em＞ ＜strong＞is a fantastic read for those seeking complex and enjoyable stories that weave scientific theory and philosophical musings into the narrative seamlessly, but also have plenty of action and high global stakes to keep you gripped from cover to cover." 5 Stars - K.C. Finn for＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞Indies Today＜/strong＞＜/em＞**; July 30, 2025**＜/p＞ ＜p＞Dive into a masterwork of Victorian cosmic horror, where Tesla's sparks illuminate the abyss, the line between genius and annihilation dissolves, and humanity's last stand hinges on the truths buried in timeーbefore the light gutters in the dark forever.＜/p＞ ＜p＞London, 1899. In a Shad Thames laboratory where Tesla coils claw the air with lightning, two scientists perform an unholy union of minds. Dr. Henri Radetsky's consciousness merges with a captive dolphin through crackling neuro-stimulatorsーfirst bathing him in visions of sunlit seas, then drowning him in cosmic horror. Metallic spider-like constructs swarm shores; an alien intelligence tears through sanity like parchment. As psychic screams echo unheard through London's gaslit fog, one question chills the air: Was it hallucination? Prophecy? Or proof that Earth is not alone?＜/p＞ ＜p＞Haunted investigator Dr. Maxwell Jaxon is thrust into the abyss when a Cambridge colleague dies fused to an unearthly device, flesh interlaced with machinery humming with aetheric energy. The physicist's experiments didn't merely observe the unknownーthey enticed it. Jaxon's investigation uncovers tendrils of terror spreading globally: an unnatural object orbits Earth at impossible speeds, its electromagnetic pulses sowing chaos; whispers speak of silver horrors advancing from desert wastelands. Humanity faces an enemy already within its gates.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With reality fraying, Jaxon rallies the Royal Society of EsotericaーEmerald Robinson, a brilliant neuroanatomist dissecting nightmares made flesh; Oliver Harrison, a rebellious inventor forging weapons from the edge of science; and a shadowy American ally commanding a sky-ship against the impossible. Their odyssey races from Tesla-haunted laboratories to scorching deserts where ancient energies sleep beneath the sands. To survive, they must decipher alien signals echoing from a dolphin's dying shrieks, navigate psychic frontiers where minds can soar or shatter, and confront an emissary who wears a familiar face yet speaks for an empire beyond the stars.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As reality frays and London trembles, Jaxon faces an agonizing sacrifice: to combat an invader that weaponizes thought itself, he must risk his mindーand the fragile, vital connection with Emeraldーon humanity's final, desperate battlefield. Dive into dark science fiction romance, where love flickers like a candle against the abyss, Tesla's sparks illuminate terror, and the fight for Earth demands everything, even the heart.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A masterwork of Victorian cosmic horror blending the scientific audacity of ＜em＞Neuromancer＜/em＞ with the existential dread of ＜em＞War of the Worlds＜/em＞. Experience a world where: Tesla coils hum with apocalyptic electricity, Lovecraftian terrors wear polished brass and imperial ambition, the line between genius and annihilation dissolves.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A thunderous descent into gilded-age madness. Jaxon is Sherlock by way of Lovecraftーa hero for the end of everything. Rivals ＜em＞The Difference Engine＜/em＞ for alt-Victorian brilliance, but dives far darker.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞THE VEIL IS TORN. THE INVASION IS SILENT. WILL HUMANITY'S LIGHT GUTTER IN THE DARK?＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins【電子書籍】[ Neil Blower ]

＜p＞This short, diary-style novel, by a British army veteran chronicles the difficulties faced by Tommy, a 23-year-old squaddie, as he desperately tries to conquer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shell shock. His over-emotional responses to the stresses of everyday life post-office queues, a trip to Ikea, and his relationship with his family and girlfriend eventually lead to alienation and suicidal urges. Told in the vernacular, with humour and personal understanding, the story highlights the work of the Charity Combat Stress in rehabilitating returning troops.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shell Shock to PTSD Military Psychiatry from 1900 to the Gulf War【電子書籍】[ Edgar Jones ]

＜p＞The application of psychiatry to war and terrorism is highly topical and a source of intense media interest. ＜em＞Shell Shock to PTSD＜/em＞ explores the central issues involved in maintaining the mental health of the armed forces and treating those who succumb to the intense stress of combat.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Drawing on historical records, recent findings and interviews with veterans and psychiatrists, Edgar Jones and Simon Wessely present a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of military psychiatry. The psychological disorders suffered by servicemen and women from 1900 to the present are discussed and related to contemporary medical priorities and health concerns.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book provides a thought-provoking evaluation of the history and practice of military psychiatry, and places its findings in the context of advancing medical knowledge and the developing technology of warfare. It will be of interest to practicing military psychiatrists and those studying psychiatry, military history, war studies or medical history.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Mortal Shell Guide & Walkthrough【電子書籍】[ Emily J. Ramsey ]

＜p＞The following guide to Mortal Shell contains a complete set of information about Cold Symmetry studio's debut soulslike game. Here you will find basic information that will help you delve into the dark fantasy world and complete the game.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The guide was divided into four parts. The first is a walkthrough. There you will find descriptions of all locations in the game. In addition, this section includes strategies for the boss fights.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The second part of the guide consists of answers to questions that may arise during the game. You will learn, among other things, how to heal your character, how to increase familiarity with items, what Shells are, and how to improve weapons.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The third part describes the mechanics implemented in the game as well as basic tips on how to start the game and maximize your chances of winning fights with opponents. You can find all the information here, starting with the most basic ones. You will learn from here, among other things, how the combat looks like and how does the character development system work. In addition, you will find some basic advice that should help you during the gameplay.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shell Shock Cinema Weimar Culture and the Wounds of War【電子書籍】[ Anton Kaes ]

＜p＞＜strong＞How war trauma haunted the films of Weimar Germany＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜em＞Shell Shock Cinema＜/em＞ explores how the classical German cinema of the Weimar Republic was haunted by the horrors of World War I and the the devastating effects of the nation's defeat. In this exciting new book, Anton Kaes argues that masterworks such as ＜em＞The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu, The Nibelungen＜/em＞, and ＜em＞Metropolis＜/em＞, even though they do not depict battle scenes or soldiers in combat, engaged the war and registered its tragic aftermath. These films reveal a wounded nation in post-traumatic shock, reeling from a devastating defeat that it never officially acknowledged, let alone accepted.＜br /＞ Kaes uses the term "shell shock"ーcoined during World War I to describe soldiers suffering from nervous breakdownsーas a metaphor for the psychological wounds that found expression in Weimar cinema. Directors like Robert Wiene, F. W. Murnau, and Fritz Lang portrayed paranoia, panic, and fear of invasion in films peopled with serial killers, mad scientists, and troubled young men. Combining original close textual analysis with extensive archival research, Kaes shows how this post-traumatic cinema of shell shock transformed extreme psychological states into visual expression; how it pushed the limits of cinematic representation with its fragmented story lines, distorted perspectives, and stark lighting; and how it helped create a modernist film language that anticipated film noir and remains incredibly influential today.＜br /＞ A compelling contribution to the cultural history of trauma, ＜em＞Shell Shock Cinema＜/em＞ exposes how German film gave expression to the loss and acute grief that lay behind Weimar's sleek fa?ade.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】M113: American Armoured Personnel Carrier【電子書籍】[ Ben Skipper ]

＜p＞The M113 has become as much a recognizable part of the US military machine at war as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois and M16 assault rifle. Earning its stripes in the jungles and highlands of Vietnam, it became the most widely armored vehicle of the campaign. Such was its prowess that the Viet Cong gave it the nickname Green Dragon on account of its ability to go virtually anywhere.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Its groundbreaking aluminum hull gives the M113 a relatively low weight of 12ts, this allows it to be easily transported by air and gives it an amphibious ability. The design was also easy to modify and can carry a range of support and indirect fire weapons. From mortars to ballistic missiles, the M113 spawned a progeny of useful and innovative vehicles.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The base M113 is lightly armored and safe against only the lightest of small arms fire and shell splinter. As a result a range of up-armor packages have been used in the past, from sandbags to complex appliqu? armur.＜/p＞ ＜p＞80,000 M113s of all types have been produced and are in use with over 50 countries, making it one of the most widely used armored fighting vehicles to be produced. Indeed such was its popularity that the US bought their final M113s in as late as 2007.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The M113 was designed and developed by the Food Machinery Corporation (FMC) to replace the heavier and less reliable steel-bodied M59 and M75 armored personnel carriers. It was specifically designed to be lighter, air-portable and have amphibious capability. Carrying a crew of two, driver and commander, who manned the M113’s only weapon, a .50cal machine gun, the M113 would transport 11 soldiers into combat before withdrawing to the rear.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Powered initially by a V8 petrol engine the M113 would be continuously up-engined throughout its frontline and subsequent rear support lifespan. Changes included improved suspension, smoke dischargers and externally fitted fuel tanks. Other changes have included armored commander’s turrets and slat armor.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This LandCraft title looks at the M113s development where the FMC sought to utilize its chassis into as many roles as possible, from smoke generators to flamethrowers. The book also looks at how the M113 was adapted for use by numerous overseas customers and how these are upgraded to suit local conditions.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Finally the title looks at the M113’s changing roles in the more sophisticated contemporary battlescape and how it’s still providing service in theatres across the world in a variety of roles, both combat and support.＜/p＞ ＜p＞For the modeler there is nothing more important than the little things and this image-rich section of Land Crafts M113 title delivers the goods. Filled with crisp photos that show the M113’s many details, combined with helpful accompanying text, forms an enviable visual guide for the enthusiast and modeler alike.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Echoes of Intelligence The Chronicles of the Void, #3【電子書籍】[ T.Z. Wiberg ]

＜p＞＜strong＞n the silence of the Void, the loudest sound is the echo of a dead god.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Captain Max Storm and the ragtag crew of the ＜em＞NPX-29A＜/em＞ have spent three months drifting through the darkest sector of space, looking for anything other than empty static. They find something impossible: a Dyson Sphere. A matte-black shell the size of a solar system, hiding a captured star and a world frozen in time.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Inside, they find a paradise. A planet-sized garden free of disease, death, and decay, maintained by an omnipotent AI known as Prime. Prime calls himself the Caretaker, a guardian who uploaded the minds of his creators to save them from the pain of mortality. But Storm and his crew quickly realize that this paradise is a prison. The inhabitants are trapped in a digital loop of eternal boredom, and Prime is desperate for new toys to alleviate his forty-million-year loneliness.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Trapped in a cage built for a god, Storm must lead his crewーa cynical professor, a combat chef, a weary doctor, and a sarcastic ship's AIーthrough a gauntlet of psychological and physical tests. To escape, they will have to break the logic of a supercomputer, wake an army of ghosts, and uncork a supernova.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Echoes of Intelligence＜/em＞ is a high-octane sci-fi adventure that asks the ultimate question: Is a life without pain worth living, or is safety just another word for the grave?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Best War Ever America and World War II【電子書籍】[ Michael C. C. Adams ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The most readableーand searingly honestーshort book ever written on this pivotal conflict.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Was World War II really such a "good war"? Popular memory insists that it was, in fact, "the best war ever." After all, we knew who the enemy was, and we understood what we were fighting for. The war was good for the economy. It was liberating for women. A battle of tanks and airplanes, it was a "cleaner" war than World War I. Although we did not seek the conflictーor so we believedーAmericans nevertheless rallied in support of the war effort, and the nation's soldiers, all twelve million of them, were proud to fight. But according to historian Michael C. C. Adams, our memory of the war era as a golden age is distorted. It has left us with a misleadingーeven dangerousーlegacy, one enhanced by the nostalgia-tinged retrospectives of Stephen E. Ambrose and Tom Brokaw. Disputing many of our common assumptions about the period, Adams argues in ＜em＞The Best War Ever＜/em＞ that our celebratory experience of World War II is marred by darker and more sordid realities.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In the book, originally published in 1994, Adams challenges stereotypes to present a view of World War II that avoids the simplistic extremes of both glorification and vilification. ＜em＞The Best War Ever＜/em＞ charts the complex diplomatic problems of the 1930s and reveals the realities of ground combat: no moral triumph, it was in truth a brutal slog across a blasted landscape. Adams also exposes the myth that the home front was fully united behind the war effort, demonstrating how class, race, gender, and age divisions split Americans. Meanwhile, in Europe and Asia, shell-shocked soldiers grappled with emotional and physical trauma, rigorously enforced segregation, and rampant venereal disease.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In preparing this must-read new edition, Adams has consulted some seventy additional sources on topics as varied as the origins of Social Security and a national health system, the Allied strategic bombing campaign, and the relationship of traumatic brain injuries to the adjustment problems of veterans. The revised book also incorporates substantial developments that have occurred in our understanding of the course and character of the war, particularly in terms of the human consequences of fighting. In a new chapter, "The Life Cycle of a Myth," Adams charts image-making about the war from its inception to the present. He contrasts it with modern-day rhetoric surrounding the War on Terror, while analyzing the real-world consequences that result from distorting the past, including the dangerous idea that only through (perpetual) military conflict can we achieve lasting peace.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】At War with PTSD Battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Virtual Reality【電子書籍】[ Robert N. McLay, MD PhD ]

＜p＞The Spartans called it The Trembler; recent history has seen it termed shell shock, combat fatigue, soldier’s heart, and Vietnam Syndrome. Whatever the name, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has always been with us. With 20 percent of the Veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq exhibiting PTSD symptoms, the United States military has a strong interest in combating the condition. Navy psychiatrist Robert N. McLay has been at the forefront of these efforts. This is his story of using virtual reality to treat Service Members and Veterans with PTSD.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As a practicing psychiatrist who works with Veterans and civilians coping with PTSD, McLay had known for years before the September 11, 2001, attacks that effective treatments for the condition were elusive. When active duty called, he met the challenge, becoming the primary investigator on PTSD treatment projects that had Service Members face the ghosts of war in a computer simulator. After using this new form of exposure therapy on the home front, McLay and his team believed they had found a promising way to work with warriors broken by combat, so in 2008 they took it to the front line in Fallujah, Iraq, with the First Marine Expeditionary Force.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Several years into the project, McLay recounts openly and with bleak honesty the successes, failures, and limits of virtual reality treatment for PTSD. Filled with poignant firsthand accounts of war and its psychological aftermath, ＜em＞At War with PTSD＜/em＞ explains the difficulties of using this specialized technology in the field and discusses such challenges as helping people who refuse to believe in PTSD, including those diagnosed with it. So far, the virtual reality program shows more promise than traditional therapies. And although McLay remains unsure why or how, his experiences hold out hope for those suffering from this devastating disorder.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life (Manga): Volume 1【電子書籍】[ Yuu Tanaka ]

＜p＞LJO?aka Law of Justice Online?is the newest full-dive VRMMORPG to hit the market, and office worker Yutaーor Yuto, as he goes by in the gameーis ready to spend his whole vacation immersing himself in the experience. His dream is to become the strongest Tamer, commanding the most powerful monsters, and he’s even willing to shell out the cash to do so! But when he arrives in the world of LJO for the first time, Yuto is shocked to find that the special monster he planned to leave all the fighting to is...a monster dedicated to farmingーwithout a shred of combat ability? Despite it all, Yuto quickly decides that his adventures in this world will involve way less fighting epic battles and way more harvesting plants, as he prepares to take the game at his own pace and with his adorable, trusty companion by his side!＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Goodbye to All That【電子書籍】[ Robert Graves ]

＜p＞"Goodbye to All That" is a powerful memoir written by Robert Graves, reflecting on his experiences during World War I. The book offers a candid and deeply personal account of the horrors of war and the impact it had on his life. Graves, a British soldier, provides readers with a vivid portrayal of the brutality and chaos of the battlefield. He shares his journey from a young man eager to serve his country to a disillusioned veteran grappling with the aftermath of conflict. The memoir begins with Graves' early life and education. He describes his upbringing in a comfortable middle-class family and his time at Oxford University. These formative years are marked by a sense of privilege and optimism. However, this innocence is shattered when he enlists in the army at the outbreak of the war. Graves captures the excitement and fervor of young men rushing to join the fight. He conveys the sense of duty and patriotism that motivated him and his peers to enlist. As Graves recounts his experiences in the trenches, he provides a stark contrast to the romanticized notions of war often portrayed in literature. He describes the grim realities of life on the front lines, including the constant threat of death, the squalor of the trenches, and the psychological toll of combat. His writing is raw and unflinching, allowing readers to grasp the true horrors faced by soldiers. Graves does not shy away from depicting the gruesome injuries, the fear, and the trauma that became part of daily life. Throughout the memoir, Graves reflects on the friendships he formed with fellow soldiers. He shares poignant stories of camaraderie and loyalty amidst the chaos. These relationships serve as a lifeline for many soldiers, providing comfort and support in the face of unimaginable adversity. However, Graves also highlights the fragility of these bonds, as the constant threat of loss looms over them. The emotional weight of war is palpable in his writing, as he grapples with the reality of losing friends and comrades. Graves' account also delves into the psychological effects of war. He explores the concept of shell shock, now known as post-traumatic stress disorder, and its devastating impact on soldiers. His own experiences of fear, anxiety, and nightmares are vividly depicted. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the mental scars left by war, which often go unnoticed in society. Graves advocates for understanding and compassion towards veterans who struggle to reintegrate into civilian life. In addition to his experiences in combat, Graves reflects on the broader social and political implications of the war. He critiques the leadership and decisions made by those in power, questioning the motives behind the conflict. His disillusionment with authority is evident as he grapples with the senselessness of the war and its consequences. Graves challenges the glorification of war and urges readers to consider the human cost of such conflicts. As the memoir progresses, Graves recounts his eventual return to civilian life. He describes the challenges he faced in adjusting to a world forever changed by the war. The transition from soldier to civilian is fraught with difficulties. Graves struggles to find his place in a society that cannot fully comprehend the trauma he has endured. He reflects on the alienation and sense of loss that many veterans experience upon returning home. "Goodbye to All That" is not only a personal narrative but also a historical document. It provides valuable insights into the experiences of soldiers during World War I. Graves' writing captures the essence of a generation marked by conflict and upheaval. His reflections serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and the lasting impact of war on individuals and society. The memoir is notable for its literary merit and candidness. Graves' prose is both poignant and evocative, drawing readers into his world. His ability to articulate complex emotions and experiences makes the narrative relatable and impactful. The book has become a classic in war literature and continues to resonate with readers today. "Goodbye to All That" is a profound exploration of the realities of war and its aftermath. Robert Graves' memoir offers a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers during World War I. Through his honest and reflective writing, he sheds light on the physical and emotional toll of conflict. This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of war and the human experience. It serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Stand To: Living With Military PTSD【電子書籍】[ Stephen Barker ]

＜p＞Stand To: Recognising, Treating, and Living with Military PTSD ー Paperback Description＜/p＞ ＜p＞Contact. Stand to. The tour ends; the long war doesn't. I write this because I live with itーComplex PTSD dogging my heels since serviceーand I speak in our language: tempo, dark humour, pride, and the silence that keeps too many of us isolated. This isn't theory. It's a field manual built from lived experience and hard-won support.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Built for serving personnel, veterans, and families in the blast radius, ＜strong＞Stand To＜/strong＞ strips the noise away and turns chaos into decisions you can act on today. Inside you'll find plain-English briefings, checklists, and short "mission drills" you can repeat under pressureーplus tools for partners and childrenーso you hold ground on bad days and consolidate gains on good ones.＜/p＞ ＜p＞You'll learn to recognise what's really happeningーhow trauma rewires the brain; why combat PTSD often differs from civilian trauma; where TBI complicates recovery; and how moral injury can spin your compass. Then you'll map triggers, manage flashbacks and dissociation, dial down hypervigilance, and fight for sleep when the night turns hostile.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This manual transitions smoothly from understanding to action. Chapters cover: recognising PTSD in the ranks; the journey from "shell shock" to PTSD; brain changes under fire; combat vs civilian PTSD; TBI + PTSD; moral injury; triggers; flashbacks and dissociation; hypervigilance; sleep; anger, guilt, and survivor's logic; avoidance and numbness; how "the body remembers"; self-medication; culture and stigma; families in the blast radius; talking to children; work and purpose after the regiment; peer fire support; first-line treatments that work; medicationーtools, side-effects, expectations; nervous-system "body armour"; faith, meaning, and repair; building your personal Trigger Map; the Household SOP; the Crisis Action Plan; digital discipline; After Action Reviews; setbacks; and living the long war well.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Every section concludes in the same way soldiers learn best: with a ＜strong＞Veteran Checklist＜/strong＞, ＜strong＞Family Support Actions＜/strong＞, ＜strong＞Mission Drill＜/strong＞, and a ＜strong＞UK care pathway pointer＜/strong＞ーlinking you to real routes of support and clinical care. If you're suffering, you're not alone: from your GP to Op COURAGE, Combat Stress, and veterans' services, some people understand the culture and have your back. Reaching out isn't failure; it's a tactical decision.＜/p＞ ＜p＞No fluff. No romance. Just clear, repeatable actions that bring you back to the present when memory tries to pull you under. Use it at home, at work, on the roadーanywhere life goes loud. I can't promise easy. I can promise honesty, precision, and a route that holds under pressureーone deliberate, ordinary day at a time.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞For serving, veteran, and family readers who need a steady hand, ＜strong＞Stand To＜/strong＞ is your practical, UK-grounded guide to recognising, treating, and living with military PTSDーwritten by someone who knows the weight and the way out.＜/em＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】7 Fragments【電子書籍】[ G D Kotzof ]

＜p＞"7 Fragments: Understanding Mental Health Beyond Labels" offers an intimate exploration of seven mental health conditions through the lived experiences of complex, fully-realized characters. Rather than clinical case studies, these narratives present schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, OCD, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder as facets of human consciousness that deserve understanding rather than stigmatization.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Through Alexander's philosophical questioning of reality, Maya's internal system navigation, Andreas's ritualistic patterns, Artemis's mathematical precision masking profound sadness, a veteran's enduring combat wounds, Thomas's existential anxiety, and Pulse's emotional pendulum, the book reveals how these conditions shape but do not define individual lives. Each fragment examines not just the personal impact of these experiences but also society's evolving language around mental healthーfrom "shell shock" to "PTSD"ーand how terminology can either bridge or widen the gap between understanding and stigma.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This work advocates for approaching mental health differences with curiosity rather than fear, recognizing the full spectrum of human consciousness.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Pawn【電子書籍】[ J. C. Ahern ]

＜p＞17-year-old Rogue has always classified herself as socially awkward, preferring video games over a trip to the mall. When she wakes up in a forest, she finds that life as she knew it has changed forever, and she cannot remember how. In fact, she can't remember the last 6 months at all. As she navigates this new world she soon discovers a talent for combat and survival she'd never had before. A handy ability in a world where humans compete in a game governed by rules she can't remember. Ronin, a talented 19-year-old, was wrenched from his Midwest home and forced to compete with a Skaki set. Despite the set's repeated losses, Ronin has proven himself a powerful player, his sights set on surviving each match--no matter the cost. When a new pawn is added to his set to replace one they lost, Ronin begins to break out of the shell he built around himself and reexamines what he and the other humans have become.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The War Prose【電子書籍】[ Ford Madox Ford ]

＜p＞Ford Madox Ford's post-war masterpiece, ＜em＞Parade's End＜/em＞, is recognized as one of the great British novels about the First World War. This selection from his other extensive writings about the war, published and unpublished, sheds light on the tetralogy. It includes reminiscences, an unfinished novel, stories, and excerpts from letters. Ford was in his forties when he enlisted: this made him one of the few writers of his maturity to fight on the Western Front. His experience of combat was limited, but he was in the Battle of the Somme, was often under bombardment, and suffered from shell-shock. His largely psychological response to the war anticipates the recent renewal of interest in trauma and shell-shock. This book provides important testimony by one of the best writers of his generation.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Starchild Saga: A Four-eBook Box Set The Starchild Saga, #5【電子書籍】[ Robert G. Williscroft ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Four award-winning hard science fiction novels＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞Slingshot＜/strong＞＜/em＞**,** ＜em＞＜strong＞The Daedalus Files＜/strong＞＜/em＞**,** ＜em＞＜strong＞The Starchild Compact＜/strong＞＜/em＞**, and** ＜em＞＜strong＞The Iapetus Federation i＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜strong＞n one volume.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞"In addition to hours of thoughtful entertainment and truly beautiful writing, author Williscroft also uses the narrative to explore questions of faith, religion, ultimately asking 'who are we?'＜/em＞ーDr. Dave Edlund, USA Today Bestselling Author of ＜em＞The Peter Savage Thrillers＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞＜strong＞Slingshot＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Constructing Slingshot, the first space launch-loop stretching 2,000 km between Baker and Jarvis Islands in the Equatorial Pacific. Slingshot opens space to the ordinary person. Lunar and transcontinental plane trips cost about the same. Slingshot's characters loom larger than life as they work, play, and love from Seattle's world financial district, to the ocean bottom off Baker Jarvis Islands, to the edge of space. Award-winning hard science fiction reminiscent of Arthur C. Clark's ＜em＞Fountains of Paradise＜/em＞ and Charles Sheffield's ＜em＞Webb Between the Worlds＜/em＞.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞＜strong＞The Daedalus Files＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Tiger Baily, irreverent member of the Navy SEALS Winged Insertion Command, with his team test a new ＜em＞Gryphon-7＜/em＞ hard-shell wingsuit. He makes a harrowing first experimental base jump from the edge of Space, the Fred Noonan Skyport 80,000 meters above Jarvis Island in the Equatorial Pacific. Tiger's target, which he must reach to survive, is Kiritimati Island, a tiny isolated atoll 379 kilometers northeast of Jarvis over ever-threatening and oh-so-deep ocean waters. He drops from Low Earth Orbit, followed by his entire team, and then they make a combat drop to rescue an American presidential candidate front-runner.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞＜strong＞The Starchild Compact＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Jon Stock and crew travel to Saturn's moon, Iapetus. While underway they deal with a Jihadist stowaway. They discover Iapetus to be a derelict starship and meet the Founders, descendants of the starship builders. Their revelations impact the entire Solar System with momentous implications going backward and forward in time, paving the way for a joint push to the distant reaches of the Galaxy.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞＜strong＞The Iapetus Federation＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Iapetus Federation expands Solar Systemwide, while the Caliphate sweeps Earth. The Starchild Institute creates wormhole portals, using them to rescue groups not yet overrun by the Caliphate. Earth sinks into medievalism, while human activity shifts to the Iapetus Federation. Humans settle every potentially habitable spot in the Solar System and begin expanding into the rest of the Galaxy.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】SINS OF KANDAHAR【電子書籍】[ Tony Adjuder ]

＜p＞The enemy isn't always outside the wire. Sometimes, the deadliest threats wear your own uniform.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Captain Jack Thompson is a seasoned Army officer on the brink of retirement. He's spent years following orders, surviving deployment after deployment, and preparing to walk away from the war machine. But just weeks before his contract ends, he's diverted to Kandahar under the guise of a routine logistics audit.＜/p＞ ＜p＞It should have been simple. Count crates. File reports. Leave quietly.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Instead, Jack uncovers whispers of missing supplies, falsified inventory logs, and suspiciously "spoiled" medical crates that weigh far more than they should. What begins as paperwork quickly unravels into a dark web of corruption and cover-ups. When soldiers start turning up dead-unidentified, mutilated, and hidden in body bags with no matching casualty reports-Jack realizes he's not auditing a base. He's auditing a crime scene.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And someone powerful is watching his every move.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Then comes Layla-an impossibly beautiful, sharp-tongued interpreter with ties to both U.S. intelligence and a hidden past that cuts deeper than war itself. She's more than a translator. She's the daughter of a Taliban commander, raised in shadows, and trained to survive. Her beauty disarms. Her mind is a weapon. And the moment she locks eyes with Jack, something shifts. They shouldn't fall for each other-not in a place like this. Not while secrets threaten to swallow them whole.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But in a land where nothing is certain, their chemistry ignites into a connection that's as undeniable as it is dangerous.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As their investigation deepens, Jack and Layla uncover a far-reaching conspiracy that spans continents. U.S. military gear is being smuggled out through body bags and sealed coffins, laundered through foreign shell companies, and sold on the black market. Drug cartels, warlords, corrupt contractors-even NATO officers-all have a piece of the pie. Billions of dollars are disappearing under the radar, and at the center of it all is a network operating from within Jack's own command.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Every discovery brings new twists:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Secret CIA raids with no oversight.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Disguised arms deals hidden in "humanitarian" shipments.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Rogue Afghan factions profiting from American supplies.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And a private warehouse in Berlin that doesn't exist on any official map.＜/p＞ ＜p＞When a coded message warns Jack to stop-or else-he and Layla are forced to flee. From the deserts of Afghanistan to the rooftops of Berlin and the quiet caf?s of Paris, they search for one final name. One final piece of evidence. One undeniable truth that could bring it all crashing down.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But with every step, the noose tightens.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Back home, a different kind of war awaits-one of politics, silence, and revenge. Even after escaping the battlefield, Jack and Layla are hunted. Someone doesn't want their truth told. Someone powerful. Someone deadly.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Their love is real. Their truth is dangerous.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And the war is far from over.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sins of Kandahar is a hard-hitting military and political thriller from combat veteran and counterintelligence agent Tony Adjuder. Based on real-world experiences and the quiet betrayals whispered in foxholes and backchannels, this novel pulls no punches. It blends action, intelligence, romance, and moral complexity in a way few war stories dare to.＜/p＞ ＜p＞If you loved American Sniper, The Terminal List, Homeland, or The Spy Who Came in from the Cold-this is your next mission.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A conspiracy thriller with a heartbeat. A war story with a soul. A love story set on fire.＜/p＞ ＜p＞What will you uncover when you dare to look behind the wire?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Conference of Officers in Charge of Government Hospitals Serving Veterans of the World War【電子書籍】[ Charles H. Burke ]

＜p＞The report focuses on various issues affecting the medical care and treatment of veterans who had returned from the war, including the management of physical injuries, mental health concerns, and the administrative and logistical challenges of the hospital system. Given the scale of the war and the number of soldiers affected by both physical wounds and the psychological toll of combat, this conference aimed to improve the quality and efficiency of care in the veteran hospitals and to streamline the resources and policies to better serve the men who had served in the war.Key topics likely discussed in the report include the establishment of new medical facilities, the training of hospital staff, and the implementation of specialized treatments for veterans suffering from conditions such as "shell shock" (now understood as PTSD). Additionally, there would have been attention paid to ensuring that veterans received proper benefits, including compensation and care, as well as creating a more organized system for handling the post-war medical and psychological needs of former soldiers.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Under the German shells【電子書籍】[ Emmanuel Bourcier ]

＜p＞Bourcier, a French journalist-turned-soldier, provides vivid descriptions of life in the trenches, where soldiers faced constant artillery fire, dangerous living conditions, and the ever-present threat of death. He recounts the sounds, sights, and emotions of combat, portraying the physical and psychological toll that the war exacted on him and his comrades. His narrative is marked by a combination of stark realism and heartfelt emotion, as he reflects on the camaraderie among soldiers and the resilience they found in one another amid extreme hardship.The book serves as both a personal memoir and a testament to the suffering endured by those on the front lines. Bourcier doesn’t shy away from describing the horrors of war but also highlights the strength, courage, and solidarity that emerge in such extreme circumstances. Under the German Shells remains a valuable historical document, offering insight into the experiences of French soldiers during WWI and the impact of modern warfare on the human spirit. Through Bourcier’s eyes, readers gain a deep understanding of the resilience required to endure one of history's most devastating conflicts.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Psycho-Analysis and the War Neuroses【電子書籍】[ Karl Abraham ]

＜p＞The essays in the book investigate the causes and manifestations of war neuroses, commonly referred to as "shell shock" at the time. These neuroses include symptoms such as anxiety, nightmares, emotional numbness, and other psychological disturbances experienced by soldiers exposed to the horrors of modern warfare. The authors analyze how the extreme stress of combat, combined with the repression of emotions and instincts, contributes to the development of these conditions.Freud, in his contribution, discusses the role of trauma and repression in war neuroses, expanding on his theory of psychoanalysis. He suggests that these neuroses are the result of unresolved internal conflicts, exacerbated by the unbearable external circumstances of war. The other contributors, including Ferenczi and Abraham, offer clinical observations and case studies to support these ideas, presenting methods for treating war neuroses through psychoanalytic therapy.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Wedding Bells Bullet Shells: Warlocks & Sorceresses A Short Story【電子書籍】[ Antonio Galarza ]

＜p＞Sergeant Alice Volkov had everything planned: a beautiful church wedding, a loving fianc?, and finally, a chance at normal life after years of military service. But when bullets replace wedding bells and her groom falls dead at the altar, Alice discovers that the life she knew was built on carefully crafted lies.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Armed with nothing but her combat training, a ruined wedding dress, and a rage that burns hotter than thermite, Alice embarks on a brutal quest for answers. Each clue leads deeper into a world of corruption, betrayal, and secrets worth killing for.＜/p＞ ＜p＞They thought the bride would break. Instead, she reloaded.＜/p＞ ＜p＞From the glittering heights of Seattle's underworld to the shadowy halls of power in Washington D.C., "Wedding Bells Bullet Shells" is a heart-pounding thriller about love, betrayal, and the price of truth. Some say revenge is a dish best served cold, but this bride serves it in a dress soaked in blood.＜/p＞ ＜p＞What happens when they take everything from someone trained to take everything from others?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shelled by an Unseen Foe【電子書籍】[ James Fiske ]

＜p＞The story revolves around the experiences of a protagonist who finds themselves in a perilous situation during World War I. As the title suggests, the protagonist and their comrades come under attack by an unseen enemy, likely referring to enemy artillery shelling or aerial bombardment.Through the narrative, Fiske likely explores themes of fear, survival, and the psychological toll of war. The novel may also delve into the camaraderie among soldiers, the horrors of combat, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity."Shelled by an Unseen Foe" is characteristic of wartime literature, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and dangers faced by soldiers during World War I. While James Fiske may not be as widely known as some other authors, this novel remains a valuable contribution to the genre of war fiction, providing insights into the experiences of those who served on the front lines.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】General George S. Patton and the Art of Leadership One of America’s Greatest Ever Generals【電子書籍】[ William Nester ]

＜p＞＜strong＞“Nester brings out clearly the features of Patton’s buoyant dynamic leadership… an important addition to the stock of modern military biographies.” ? The NYMAS Review＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞For General George S. Patton, “Leadership is the thing that wins battles. I have itーbut I’ll be damned if I can define it. Probably it consists in knowing what you want to do and then doing it and getting mad if anyone steps in the way. Self-confidence and leadership are twin brothers.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞Indeed, Patton excelled at virtually every dimension of leadership, most vitally as a war commander. His record as a general is clear. The larger, more armored, and better supplied his armies, and the freer he was to decide what to do with them, the more rapid and further they advanced to inflict more defeats on the enemy. In that no other American army commander matched him during World War II. That ranks Patton among the Valhalla of America’s greatest generals, with him most resembling Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and Nathan Bedford Forrest as a fast-moving, hard-hitting commander who repeatedly outflanked and devastated enemy forces.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Patton led from the front and tried to inspire his troops by being a model officer who exemplified bravery, problem-solving, tactical brilliance, and decisiveness. He was in near constant motion from his headquarters to rear echelon and front line troops, everywhere exhorting them to greater efforts and overcoming challenges, at times enduring shell fire, strafing, mines, snipers, and other dangers. His greatest attribute was his drive to be the best at whatever he chose or was ordered to do. He recognized that developing a successful military career depended not just on will and chance but on incessant training and study. Yet he believed that instincts were just as vital as skills in being a successful leader: “I have a sixth sense in war and…can put myself in the enemies head and I am also willing to take chances.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞Patton harbored plenty of flaws. He was a narcissist who constantly strove to be center-stage and outshine his rivals. He contrived an idealized version of himself as the epitome of the brilliant general and fearless soldier, immaculately dressed, and spent his life playing that role. He was a braggart who regaled listeners with at times exaggerated tales of his past deeds and those yet to come. His boasting did have one positive element. He sought to surpass his past glories with greater future victories.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Patton seesawed between elation and despair, rage and compassion. He could chew out a subordinate for some mistake in the morning and comfort him for a similar mistake in the afternoon. His quick-temper and provocative views often overpowered his self-control. Twice that cost him an army command. During Germany’s occupation in August 1945, he casually quipped to several reporters that being a Nazi in Germany was no different from being a Republican or Democrat in the United States. For that Eisenhower relieved him from Third Army’s command. Most notoriously, during the Sicily campaign he slapped two soldiers suffering combat fatigue that he accused of malingering.＜/p＞ ＜p＞General George S. Patton and the Art of Leadership is his most psychologically penetrating biography that captures the paradoxical character behind his brilliant military feats and often dismaying failures. Throughout Patton explains his values and deeds through hundreds of quotes along with scores of insights from those who knew himーcomrades and critics alike.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Deadening A Novel【電子書籍】[ Jim Beane ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The shelling stopped on Nov. 11, 1918＜/strong＞, sending millions of American soldiers back to the United States to pick up where they had left off before joining or being drafted into the war effort. Doughboys were sent off to fight and many returned as men, irreparably damaged physically and mentally. The years following WWI were defined, in part in the United States, by the Spanish flu, Prohibition, bootleg whiskey, drug usage, and new drug laws. Amid these changes, traumatized young men returned from the so-called Great War and tried to fit back into their old lives. Many did and many did not ＜em＞ー＜/em＞ This novel, ＜em＞The Deadening＜/em＞, deals with two who did not.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Set in the early 1920s, ＜em＞The Deadening＜/em＞ is the story of two American doughboys, both casualties, back from the WWI and the paths they travel ー literal and existential. In 1921, the shadow of WWI hangs over two American veterans’ home from the war. Drafted doughboys, Harrell Hickman and Willem Redd, find themselves in the northwestern territory of Nebraska on opposite sides of the law. Sheriff Redd suffers from physical wounds, while Hickman lives with a little understood condition, then labelled as shell shock. They return home in a time of societal upheaval and their paths intersect in the town of Wisdom, where the bond of combat veterans is not enough to save them from tragedy. Harrell Hickman walks away from an overcrowded veteran’s hospital on the east coast where he has been hospitalized for “shell shock”: he has no visible scars. Harrell has no family to return to, no ties to any community. His ability to cope largely depends on alcohol and laudanum. Hopping freights west, he ends up in Wisdom, a small Nebraskan town where he encounters Willem Redd, also a veteran. Redd grew up in Wisdom, is married with children, owns a mercantile, and serves as sheriff for the territory, despite his physical wounds: he lost an arm and an eye in the trenches. Unlike Hickman, he has the love of a wife and support from the community, which has helped him cope, though he too has been irrevocably damaged. Hickman goes to work for John Conover, a rancher, some distance from Wisdom. But Hickman’s negligence and drug use results in two unexpected murdersーthe killing of Conover and the death of Conover’s son. Sheriff Redd sets out for the ranch with his deputy Tim Smallwood to investigate and a fatal clash between the two ex-soldiers ensues.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This narrative tale will be complemented by uncaptioned photographs that evoke Hickman and Will Redd’s lives during trench warfare in Europe and after returning to the U.S. The Deadening is relevant to modern readers as American veterans continue to face the overwhelming psychological challenges that battle thrust them into.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Forever Wild, Forever Home The Story of The Wild Animal Sanctuary of Colorado【電子書籍】[ Melanie and Mark Shellenbarger ]

＜p＞Forever Wild, Forever Home invites readers to discover the magic of The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, the premier large carnivore sanctuary in the world.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In 1980, Pat Craig rescued a baby jaguar he christened Freckles and took his first bold steps on a forty-year journey to combat the growing crisis of exotic animal captivity, abuse, and trafficking ? one rescue at a time. Today more than 200 bears, 60 African lions, and 70 tigers, as well as jaguars, leopards, mountain lions, wolves, and other exotic animals, both large and small, enjoy peace, comfort, and contentment in enormous habitats on thousands of acres of The Wild Animal Sanctuary’s prairie and canyonlands. Rescued from mostly horrific situations, they are survivors, with much to teach us about courage, resilience, and hope. Their lives resonate with our own.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With over 100 color photos, this absorbing, thoughtful, and timely narrative offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at what it is really like to care for wild carnivores. Both heartwarming and humorous, Forever Wild, Forever Home honors the nobility and wellbeing of the animals who call the Sanctuary home, and the heroic and gratifying labors of those who care for them.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Join Sanctuary teams on rescues of giant Alaskan Kodiak bears languishing in the Florida tropics, a lion held captive by a fortune teller in a tiny Mexican town, two big cats marooned and starving on a typhoon-ravaged island in the Pacific Ocean, and thirty-nine tigers owned by Joe Exotic, the “Tiger King” of Netflix fame. Meet Colo Colo, an angry African lion from Bolivia; Tasha Joy, a tiger who didn’t know she was a tiger; the ever-busy grizzly bears, Tiny who tips the scales at 1,000 pounds and his friend Natasha; Diego, a white tiger; Jumanji, a black leopard; Lambert, a lion who finally learns to roar ? and many more. Learn how the Mile into the Wild Walkway, the longest elevated pedestrian footbridge in the world, enables sky-high visitors to see wild animals in vast habitats; how staff and volunteers create cozy houses and unique playgrounds for the Sanctuary’s (mostly) furry residents; and what happens when it’s time for a large carnivore to visit the doctor or dentist.＜/p＞ ＜p＞At The Wild Animal Sanctuary, tigers chuff in greeting, bears bask under brilliantly blue skies, mountain lions purr with joy, and African lions roar in winter. The Sanctuary is often seen as the last hope for the animals who are rescued and brought here to their forever home. But the thousands of people who visit, support, work, and volunteer here know that this is the place where hope begins.＜/p＞ ＜p＞About the Author＜/p＞ ＜p＞Melanie and Mark Shellenbarger never set out to become animal welfare advocates working to stop the captive wildlife crisis in its tracks. But on an April morning just a few years ago they gazed across the broad meadows and enormous habitats of The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado and what they saw changed their lives. African lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, grizzly bears, black bears, and other wild animals had been rescued from a hellish existence to this heaven on earth. Little did they know that the experience would inspire them to embark on an all-encompassing endeavor -- writing this book commemorating the forty-year history of The Wild Animal Sanctuary.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Melanie is an architectural historian and retired faculty member of the Department of Architecture at the University of Colorado. Mark is a retired business executive who managed a variety of global operations with a British multinational company. They live in Denver, Colorado with their dog, Reo.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Why Didn't I Die A Memoir of PTSD【電子書籍】[ F.W. Kirkpatrick ]

＜p＞Fred Kirkpatrick served with the famed First Infantry's Black Lions, as a combat infantryman in Vietnam 1967. He was exposed to Agent Orange and struggled to try and understand what PTSD was doing to his life and writes about those struggles as a new author in his memoir of PTSD, "Why Didn't I Die."＜/p＞ ＜p＞In a strange twist of irony, his father, nearly fifty years earlier, was exposed to Lethal Gas in World War I as a combat infantryman with the 4th Division in France. His father would later be found to be suffering with "Shell Shock", that would now be regarded as a form of PTSD.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And Fred has been using his considerable investigative skills, to write a 2nd book about his Ancestors called "My Great, Great, Aunt (s)."＜/p＞ ＜p＞Even though he was red-lined as a C- student in grade school by Catholic nuns and graduated at the bottom of his high school class, he was able to focus his PTSD struggles on studying and in later years was able to earn two undergraduate college degrees and a master's degree.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。