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Unit 731 was established during the Sino-Japanese War in Harbin as a covert biological warfare research and development section of the Imperial Japanese Army. Besides human experimentation, they developed lethal biological weapons as an efficient way to win the war against the world. In about a decade of existence, they produced a massive amount of germs enough to kill the world three times.

Die Neuerzählung einer chinesischen Legende: Shelley Parker-Chan zeichnet den Aufstieg Zhu Yuanzhangs nach, jenes armen Bauern, der einst die Mongolenherrschaft stürzte und die Ming-Dynastie gründete. Ein Dorf im staubigen Flachland, geplagt von einer Hungersnot. Ein Seher offenbart zwei Kindern ihre Zukunft: Den Jungen erwartet ein bedeutendes Schicksal, das Mädchen dagegen – nichts. Im Jahr 1345 steht China unter der brutalen Herrschaft der Mongolen. Plünderer ziehen durch das Land und überfallen die armen Bauern. Auch ins Dorf der Kinder kommen sie und machen die beiden zu Waisen.

Para os professores W. Chan Kim e Renée Mauborgne, o resultado de uma concorrência acirrada nada mais é que um oceano vermelho sangrento, repleto de rivais que lutam entre si por uma parcela de lucros cada vez menor. Com base em um estudo de 150 movimentos estratégicos (que abrangem mais de 100 anos e 30 setores), os autores afirmam que o êxito duradouro não decorre da disputa feroz entre concorrentes, mas da criação de “oceanos azuis” – novos e intocados espaços de mercado prontos para o crescimento.

From an inspiring voice in the movement for gender equality, a practical guide to achieving success through a new kind of leadership--rooted in purpose and activism for social change We live in a time of unprecedented opportunity for women. Yet despite centuries of progress, true equality...

In this two-volume collection of traditional Sherlock Holmes adventures, the good doctor himself is given a chance to shine. These two volumes contain 26 mysteries involving such maladies as plagues, poisonings, cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, somnambulism, and many more! The stories are traditional Holmes pastiches and are written by some of today’s top Sherlockian writers!

Although the west often dismissed the Khabarovsk War Crimes Trial as "Communist Propaganda", it was the first time the scientists from the "Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department" of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) came forward with the crimes they committed during World War II. The Khabarovsk War Crime Trials were hearings held between 25-31 December 1949 in the Soviet Union's Stalinist courts, and lasted for five days. It unearthed cruel biological weapon development and human experimentation practices by the Japanese Imperial Army.

Do you feel lonely even when you are with people? When we are alone and isolated, many of us think we will feel better once we surround ourselves with friends, family, or a romantic partner. We are constantly looking for someone else to complete us, accompany us, and give us love and attention. But instead of feeling less lonely, we often end up feeling empty and disappointed.

Eight hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Imperial Army launched an invasion plan for Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong. Since Hong Kong was a British Colony at the time, soldiers from British colonies including India and Canada fought alongside Chinese guerrilla fighters. However, soldiers defending the city at the time were largely unprepared and Japan claimed its victory within 18 days.

Francis Chan dedica sua vida a ser um tipo diferente de cupido. Tendo experimentado com grande intensidade o amor de Deus, empenha-se em contagiar outras pessoas a (re)viverem a mesma paixão. Segundo Chan, apenas experimentando e nutrindo um honesto relacionamento com Deus podemos dar a necessária chacoalhada em nossa vida e espantar a terrível mornidão que caracteriza nossa atitude diante do Pai.

Entrenched secrets, mysterious spirits, and an astonishing friendship weave together in this extraordinary and haunting debut. Nothing matters. Only Bird matters. And he flew away. Jewel never knew her brother Bird, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Her parents blame Grandpa for the...

Renee keeps a diary after she finds out her daddy is sick with cancer. She even starts praying and asking God to make him better. But what if he doesn’t get any better? She is worried that she won’t be able to talk to her daddy after he has gone, but her daddy encourages her to keep talking to him, no matter what.

What is Zen? This question asks: What is the fundamental nature of Mind? With this audiobook you will have an introduction about the fundamentals principle of Zen Buddhism and the main differences with the traditional school. This audiobook will be a point to start a journey into Zen Buddhism, and the way to meditate and to reach a peaceful and focused lifestyle.

Farming sits at the intersection of the world’s biggest challenges around climate change, soil, water, energy, natural disasters and zoonotic diseases. Yet Australia has no national food policy. No national agriculture strategy. Our water policy is close to the Hunger Games. People with means can shop at farmers’ markets and order brunch, by the provenance of their eggs, bacon, butter, tomatoes and greens. But do they really understand the trade-offs required to grow it?

Real cases. Hidden motives. Unforgettable investigations. Third Dream is a UK-based true crime podcast exploring murders, disappearances, fraud, and the psychology behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pocas personas nos afectan, irritan e influyen tanto como nuestros padres. Pocas relaciones pesan tanto en nuestra autoestima. Con su enfoque fresco y auténtico, Yong Kang Chan aborda un tema fundamental de la psicología: el vínculo con los padres. No importa la edad que tengamos o los logros...

«Creerte a ti mismo es una de las peores cosas que puedes hacer, porque llevas mintiéndote toda la vida.» Don Miguel Ruiz, El quinto acuerdo Todos estamos familiarizados con esa vocecilla interna que, de una manera u otra, nos boicotea: nunca llegarás a nada, nadie te quiere, no eres una...

Una de las experiencias más universales, sea cual sea nuestra edad o situación sentimental, es la de sentirse aislado, desplazado, quizá rechazado o excluido, como un pez fuera del agua. La soledad tiene muchas caras, pero a menudo conlleva un sentimiento de desconexión, por más que estemos...

Este libro va dirigido a todas aquellas personas que no son capaces de amarse de manera incondicional. A las que arrastran un sentimiento de inferioridad, a pesar de sus logros y de sus esfuerzos por cambiar la percepción de sí mismas. A las que desean superar convicciones muy arraigadas que...

Written by a doctor with expertise in delivering relationships and sexuality education to teenagers, this comprehensive guide helps parents and carers support the wellbeing and mental health of children and teens. Covering essential topics from mood and relationships to body image and digital...

Increasing numbers of crime shows and movies have featured detectives on the autism spectrum. Portrayals of such characters have been met with acclaim and criticism. Is the entertainment industry celebrating neurodiversity or is it reinforcing stereotypes? In The Autistic Sleuth, over two dozen characters appearing in filmed productions from around the globe will be analyzed to explore how film and television present atypical minds through some of the world's most popular detectives.