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  Great Escapes of World War I...

  Charles River Editors

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  In the first half of the 20th century, war was fought on a global and industrial scale. Millions of men were flung into the grinder of World War I and World War II, leading to commensurately huge numbers of prisoners of war (POWs). Camps were built to hold thousands of captives, with their own barracks blocks, parade grounds, and even farms. In World War I, there were several fronts in the war - Britain, France, Belgium, and Germany faced each other on the Western Front, fought mostly in northeast France and Belgium, while Germany and Austria Hungary faced Russia on the Eastern Front, where much of the war was fought in East Prussia and what is now Poland. The Italians and Austrians fought in the region of northeast Italy, and the Austrians and Bulgarians faced Serbia and then later an Allied army based in Salonica in the Balkans. The Ottomans faced Russia in northeast Anatolia, the British and Allied forces in the Mesopotamian campaign (mainly in today’s Iraq), the British in Palestine, and the Allies at Gallipoli.  
  	Regardless of rank, throughout the war, many of these men did not sit idle. Many spent their time preparing elaborate escape plans in the hopes of returning to their home nations and back to the fight. Following World War I, several books were published giving romantic accounts of successful escapes. For example, the wildly popular film The Great Escape (1963), has been a main factor in how the public views prisoners of war, and while that film was based on a book that details a mass escape of British and Allied prisoners from a World War II German prison camp for aviators, Stalag Luft III, a real escape from a German prisoner camp in World War I inspired the 1944 great escape from Stalag Luft III. 

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  We Matter - Athletes and Activism

  Ethan Thomas

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  Interviews with sports stars, activists, surviving family members, and others fighting racial injustice: “Before Kaepernick, there was Etan Thomas.”—The New York TimesA Library Journal Best Book of the YearProfessional athletes have long been influential figures in American life. Today, many of them are using their platforms to speak up about injustice and inequality. This book features interviews by former NBA player Etan Thomas with over fifty athletes, executives, media figures, and more—interwoven with essays and critiques by Thomas.Includes personal stories and opinions from:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, Steve Kerr, Oscar Robertson, Mark Cuban, Michael Bennett, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Swin Cash, Alonzo Mourning, Chris Webber, Jemele Hill, Anquan Boldin, Jamal Crawford, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, Shannon Sharpe, James Blake, John Carlos, Laila Ali, Michael Eric Dyson, Joakim Noah, Eric Reid, Adam Silver, Soledad O'Brien, John Wall, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Bradley Beal, Tamika Catchings, Curtis Conway, Harry Edwards, Chris Hayes, Chamique Holdsclaw, Scoop Jackson, Bomani Johnes, Shaun King, Jimmy King, Ted Leonsis, Thabo Sefolosha, Ilyasah Shabazz, Torrey Smith, Kenny Smith, Michael Smith, David West, Michael Wilbon, Jahvaris Fulton (brother of Trayvon Martin), Emerald Snipes (daughter of Eric Garner), Allysza Castile (sister of Philando Castile), Valerie Castile (mother of Philando Castile), and Dr. Tiffany Crutcher (sister of Terence Crutcher)“In We Matter, Thomas strives to show the influence professional athletes can have when they join the conversation on race, politics, and civil rights. Thomas conducted 50 interviews, which included Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Laila Ali, Michael Bennett, and Eric Reid, among many other athletes, as well as journalists, television personalities, and family members of unarmed black men who were shot and killed. Thomas also explored his ties with the Wizards and spoke with John Wall, Bradley Beal, and current majority team owner Ted Leonsis.”—TheWashington Post“The honest conversations, published in transcript form and often accompanied by black-and-white photos, serve as a primer on recent police violence cases, a history lesson on the first athletes who stood up for racial injustice, an examination of the experience of being young and black in the United States, and an insightful look at how it feels to lose a loved one to tragedy, from contributors such as Jemele Hill, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Carmelo Anthony...An important read, executed uniquely.”—School Library Journal (starred review) “Voices of pain, anger, and hope resound through these pages--and through the reader's heart.”—Kirkus Reviews

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  Fifty Fast Facts About Napoleon

  Middle Grade Guide

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  Short? Nope. French? Not exactly. There is a lot to discover about France's only emperor. Impress your teachers, students, friends and family with these Fifty Fast Facts about Napoloen. Support your studies with stories that are sure to amaze. Teachers, Fifty Fast Facts gives you easy-to-follow, curriculum-based facts covering what you really need to know to write your next paragraph, project, unit test, or essay for Social Studies, Humanities, History, or English class. These Fifty Fast Facts link up to the core curriculum and include categories like critical thinking, perspective-taking, and the social, political, and economic impact of world events. With sample paragraphs, timelines, a bibliography, and quick quizzes to test your knowledge, you're sure to ace your next assignment using these Fifty Fast Facts. 
    
  Fifty Fast Facts are produced by Middle Grade Guide. Bringing together teachers, writers, researchers, and school administrators from all over the world, Middle Grade Guide brings a global perspective to education. Middle school is hard -- Middle Grade Guide makes it easier.

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  Genesis: A New View

  Bill Myers

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  Moyers discusses his original approach to broadcast journalism and his series "Genesis: A Living Conversation," He describes why these are among the most powerful stories in Western Civilization, and uncovering their deeper, often controversial meanings. Moyers says, "Stories are the way we organize our response to the world…Listening to others, and having them listen to you, is a way to grow your own faith."

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  Edith Wharton's Lenox

  Cornelia Brooke Gilder

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  An insider’s history of how famed novelist Wharton stirred up scandal in the western Massachusetts town. 
   
  In 1900, Edith Wharton burst into the settled summer colony of Lenox. An aspiring novelist in her thirties, she was already a ferocious aesthete and intellect. She and her husband, Teddy, planned a defiantly classical villa, and she became a bestselling author with The House of Mirth in 1905. As a hostess, designer, gardener and writer, Wharton set high standards that delighted many, including Ambassador Joseph Choate and sculptor Daniel Chester French. But her perceptive and sometimes indiscreet pen also alienated potent figures like Emily Vanderbilt Sloane and Georgiana Welles Sargent. Author Cornelia Brooke Gilder gives an insider’s glimpse of the community’s reaction to this disruptive star during her tumultuous Lenox decade.

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  Feel Better with CBT

  Joshua East

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  Feel Better with CBT: Learn How to Master CBT for Better Mental Health. Discover How CBT Can Help You Overcome Anxiety, Depression and Negative ThinkingCBT is a widely recognized and evidence-based approach to treating a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It's a form of talk therapy that helps individuals identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, which in turn helps to improve their emotional responses and behaviors.This audiobook is designed to be a comprehensive guide to CBT, providing you with a clear understanding of the principles and techniques used in this therapeutic approach. You'll learn how to identify negative thinking patterns, challenge them with evidence, and replace them with more positive and realistic thoughts. You'll also learn how to manage your emotions, identify triggers and responses, and develop coping skills to deal with difficult situations.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- How CBT Works- How CBT Helps with Improving Self-Esteem- Overcoming Anxiety and Depression with CBT- CBT and Strengthening Relationships- CBT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- Incorporating CBT into Your Daily Life- And many more!Whether you're struggling with a mental health condition or simply looking to improve your emotional well-being, this audiobook can help you. If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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