Strategy Six Pack 3 presents a classic sextet of tactical texts: Sea Power by Cyprian Bridge. Xerxes by Jacob Abbott. Joan of Arc by Edward Shepherd Creasy. Elements of Military Art and Science by H. W. Halleck. Andrew Jackson by William Garrott Brown. Aircraft and Submarines by Willis J. Abbot.Halleck’s Elements of Military Art and Science is a classic manual that is required reading in military schools. There is also Willis J. Abbot’s Aircraft and Submarines; the definitive work on early flying machines; an aviation buff’s delight. Plus a look at Joan of Arc’s defeat of the English at Orleans; a biography of Old Hickory; President Andrew Jackson and an entertaining biography of Xerxes; the infamous Persian potentate who invaded Greece in 480 BC with an army of five million.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A Compelling History of America's Embrace of Positive ThinkingBy H. Bishop“One Simple Idea†is a compelling book that traces Americans fascination with positive thinking and self-help teachings. What began as a mid-1800s alternative spiritual movement called New Thought has transformed into the secular self-help books and seminars of today exemplified by the motivational guru Tony Robbins. Today positive thinking is ecumenical embraced by Christians like Joel Osteen and Norman Vincent Peale (who influenced Donald Trump); and those in alternative spirituality like Deepak Chopra.Author Mitch Horowitz is no Pollyanna apologist for positive thinking. In this book he soberly assesses what he sees as the movement’s strengths and weaknesses.The New Thought movement that began in the 1800s had several positive cultural effects; according to Horowitz. First; it was a form of DIY spirituality that empowered individuals to have their own spiritual revelations apart from an established church. It legitimized what we would term today an individual’s spiritual search. Second; the positive thinking movement practiced tolerance; seeing truth in all religions; and was ahead of the curve on racial and gender equality. It was among the first to welcome women ministers and spiritual teachers.Horowitz also catalogues weaknesses of the movement. These include contemporary mind power advocates who believe that our thinking creates 100 percent of our reality. This leads to blaming the victim when they fall ill or face other life challenges. Meanwhile cynical critics of positive thinking miss tangible scientifically-proven benefits including the mind-body connection; the placebo effect and rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity. While Horowitz is a spiritual believer; he also recognizes that one need not buy into metaphysical explanations to benefit from positive thinking.The best approach; he writes; echoing pioneer psychologist William James; is to neither accept nor reject such teachings; but to experiment with these mind power techniques in your own life. Accept what works and reject the rest.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Get this and Occult America; and You'll Be SetBy Conrad HossMr. Horowitz has cemented himself as the most level-headed and detailed occult historian in modern times. He is balanced yet still has a thesis; and somehow combines open-mindedness with rationality in ways that I haven't experienced with occult/self-help/magic/paranormal literature.For some reason a couple of people gave this book one star because they thought it was a self-help book. So if you are looking for a self-help book; don't get this. This is a history of positive thinking. This book is for serious and educated readers who have patience to read a sometimes laborious yet interesting history of the movement.One Simple Idea fills a gap in the historical record. I walked away from this book much more informed about the origins and groups; and even American history.Mitch Horowitz has made numerous appearances on podcasts; Youtube videos; and has written informative articles to bring light to the mainstream media about the harmless truth about the occult and the benefits of positive thinking. He has a great respect for Manly P. Hall and Edgar Cayce; among others. He also believes in the Enneagram. Be sure to check him out online if you are unsure about buying this book.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Self Help book that really helps the self.By CustomerMitch Horowitz has opened up new territory by writing a book thatneeded to be written. I found that for me; it gave me more opportunitiesthan all the self help books have; by freeing up space in the imagination thathad a mountain of trash; I now call Napolean Hill. Thanks Mitch! And thanks George Nooryfor putting Mitch on CoastToCoast AM. The book is not a scholarly work as such in thatit is a work of popular history; that makes a good point. A good point is priceless.
