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The book challenges the traditional expectation that military leaders must unquestioningly follow the orders of politicians. It advocates for a reformed approach to the relationship between political decision-makers and military commanders, suggesting that a more collaborative and critical dialogue is essential for effective governance and military strategy. The author emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for generals to engage in thoughtful discourse rather than blind obedience.

In 2019, Richard Adams' wife developed a combination of Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. For four years he has been her full-time carer. He believes he has retained his sanity by getting up early and writing for a couple of hours. It is a kind of therapy, before he goes into the bedroom and announce that he is thinking of getting breakfast. Dementia has robbed his wife the will and the ability to attend to the usual household chores. Sometimes she does not remember who he is. He has slowly come to understand that no one case of dementia is alike, and that there is no one-size-fits-all way of dealing with it. This is his own personal - sometimes very personal - approach. These thirty conversations and reflections record episodes in their relationship and how dementia has impacted upon their lives. He has treated them with honesty and sensitivity, but also with humour, not to make light of what is a difficult experience, but to encourage anyone who is in a similar situation to enjoy a moment of recognition, to smile, even to laugh, but above all to find encouragement, to keep going and be undefeated by the mysterious illness called dementia.

»Dieses Buch hat es verdient, unsterblich zu werden.« Der Spiegel Die weltbekannte Saga vom Exodus der Kaninchen. Das Thema könnte nicht zeitgemäßer sein, denn genau dort, wo sie leben, entsteht ein Neubaugebiet: Der junge Fiver spürt, dass seinem Volk das Verderben droht. Nur seine engsten Freunde kann er überreden, mit ihm den Kaninchenbau zu verlassen und sich auf die Suche nach einer neuen Heimat zu machen. Doch auch ein unerwarteter Gefährte schließt sich ihnen an. Was sie unterwegs durchleben, ist so beispielhaft wie fesselnd: zahllose Abenteuer, falsche Freunde, Meuterei, Verrat und Heldentum, Schlachten mit hohem Blutzoll – und schließlich der glückliche Einzug ins Land der Freiheit und des Friedens.

Culturally significant, this work has been preserved from its original artifact, maintaining authenticity with original copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, reflecting historical context and scholarly importance. The reproduction aims to stay true to the original, providing readers with a glimpse into its historical significance and the legacy it represents.

April 1865. Rauch verdunkelt den Himmel, die Erde erbebt unter den gnadenlosen Schüssen von Kanonen und Mörsern, Tod und Verwüstung sind allgegenwärtig. Gegen alle Chancen reitet der Südstaatengeneral Lee mit seinem treuen Pferd Traveller in die Schlacht, um eine Welt zu retten, deren Untergang längst besiegelt ist. Und obwohl das Pferd weder die Beweggründe für den blutigsten Konflikt auf amerikanischem Boden versteht, noch seine Angst im Angesicht des donnernden Infernos vergessen kann, hält es treu zu seinem Herrn und folgt ihm unerschütterlich.

Tales From Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams's bestselling Watership Down, the enduring classic of contemporary literature that introduced millions of readers to a vivid and distinctive world. Here, he returns to the delightful characters we know and love--including Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion, and the legendary rabbit hero El-ahrairah--and presents new heroes as they struggle to survive the cruelties of nature and the shortsighted selfishness of humankind. These whimsical tales include all-new adventures and traditional stories of rabbit mythology, charming us once again with imagination, heart, and wonder. A spellbinding book of courage and survival, Tales From Watership Down is an exciting invitation to come home to a beloved world.