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What Does Israel Fear from Palestine?A poignant, incisive meditation on Israel's longstanding rejection of peace, and what the war on Gaza means for Palestinian and Israeli futures. When apartheid in South Africa ended in 1994, dismantled by internal activism and global pressure, why did Israel continue to pursue its...
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We Shook Up the World: The Spiritual Rebellion of Muhammed Ali and George HarrisonGeorge Harrison met Muhammad Ali in 1964, when both men were on the cusp of worldwide fame. We Shook Up the World is the story of these two larger-than-life figures at a momentous time. A unique blend of biography and cultural history, this book...
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We Shook Up the World: The Spiritual Rebellion of Muhammed Ali and George HarrisonGeorge Harrison met Muhammad Ali in 1964, when both men were on the cusp of worldwide fame. We Shook Up the World is the story of these two larger-than-life figures at a momentous time. A unique blend of biography and cultural history, this book...
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Watts Family MurdersThis title explores the story of Chris Watts, who appeared to be a picture-perfect family man until he murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters. The book discusses the couple's relationship, police investigations, and the societal impacts of the crime. Features include a...
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Wales History: A Timeless Journey from Celtic Origins to Modern Great BritainWales might seem like a quiet corner of the globe, but its history is anything but silent....From Celtic warriors to Roman conquerors, this book takes you on a journey exploring a captivating nation forged through centuries of battles and achievements.Inside this book you will...
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Wake: Why the Battle Over Diverse Public Schools Still MattersThe Wake County Public School System was once described as a beacon of hope for American school districts. It was both academically successful and successfully integrated. It accomplished these goals through the hard work of teachers and administrators, and through a student assignment policy...
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Voice of Triumph: Hitler's Speeches at NurembergNuremberg has served for centuries as a hub of political life in Germany. In the day of the Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberg boasted the high status of a Free Imperial City and hosted several important Imperial Diets, or Reichstage. The National Socialists framed themselves...
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Virginia Secedes: A Documentary HistoryIn January 1861, Virginia possessed the largest population of enslaved people within the United States. The institution of slavery permeated the state's social, political, economic, and legal systems. While loyalty to the Union was strong in western Virginia as Civil War loomed, the state's...
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Vincent of Lérins and the Development of Christian DoctrineThe theology of Vincent of LErins is often reduced to a memorable slogan: "We hold that faith which has been believed everywhere, always, and by everyone." Thomas Guarino argues that this "Vincentian canon" has frequently been taken out of context. This book introduces Vincent's...
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Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War IINational Bestseller * Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist"An ingenious look at WWII." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)A groundbreaking new history of the role of American servicewomen in WWII, illuminating their forgotten yet essential contributions to the Allies' victory.Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American...
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University of North Carolina BasketballWhen the University of North Carolina fielded its first varsity men's team in 1911, nobody could have imagined the mark its program would make on the history of college basketball. University of North Carolina Basketball chronicles the long and distinguished history of the Tar...
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Unfit to Fight: How Woke Policies Are Destroying Our MilitaryOur Woke Military Could Lose the Next War Wokeness used to be an annoying distraction in the U.S. military. Now it is a major threat to national security. Faster than most of us thought possible, our military has become a woke, dysfunctional bureaucracy focused...
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Uncommon Courage: A Naval Officer in World War IIEsther Taddiken Showe answered her country's call during WWII by joining the U.S. Navy as a reservist. Her brave journey in the South Pacific is recounted through cherished letters and memories curated by her daughter. Discover a poignant history of love, sacrifice, and a...
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Unbreakable: The Spies Who Cracked the Nazis' Secret CodeUnbreakable is the edge-of-your seat true story of the codebreakers, spies, and navy fighters who helped defeat the Nazis and turned the tide of World War II--perfect for fans of The Imitation Game, Alan Gratz, and Jennifer Nielsen. "A thrilling adventure of intrigue and...
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UnabomberThis title examines Ted Kaczynski and his 17-year bombing campaign, covering the FBI's enormous effort to identify him, his notorious manifesto, and how his own family eventually helped bring him to justice. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an...
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Two Years Before The Mast A Personal Narrative Of Life At SeaTwo Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea' is an enchanting memoir written by Richard Henry Dana, Jr., an American lawyer, and author. The book provides a vivid and firsthand account of Dana's experiences as a common sailor aboard a...
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Twenty Years: Hope, War, and the Betrayal of an Afghan GenerationAn intimate history of the Afghan war--and the young Afghans whose dreams it enabled and dashed. No country was more deeply affected by 9/11 than Afghanistan: an entire generation grew up amid the upheaval that began that day. Young Afghans knew the promise of...
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Truth Across the Waters: The Admiral Who Changed AmericaA life built upon truth is often a life of challenge, when much is at stake. The life of Admiral William L. Schachte, Jr., navigates the waters of truth in a world where shoals of malfeasance are all too common. From Vietnam Swift Boats--to...
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Tribes That Slumber: Indians Tennessee RegionBased upon information gathered from several Indian sites in the Tennessee region, the authors have taken the material evidence of long-ago cultures and breathed life into the fascinating story of the region's ancient and earliest people. Author: Thomas M. N. LewisPublisher: Univ Tennessee PressPublished:...
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Tragedy on the Horizon: The Dred Scoll Decision A Historical NarrativeThe Dred Scott case of 1857 was the worst decision in the history of the court. It was supposed to prevent the Civil War. Instead, it was the main factor that caused the Civil War. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney ruled that slaves could...
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