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  Footmarks - A Journey Into our...

  Jim Leary

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  Archaeologist Jim Leary reanimates the past with this riveting 'archaeology of movement' 
   
  All too often we think of the past as static, 'frozen in time', and indeed movement is not always easy to decipher from the archaeological record. With Jim Leary's expert eye we explore the tangible remains, from fossilised footprint tracks to prehistoric wooden trackways, ridgeways, holloways, droveways, green ways, corpse roads, and Roman roads. Isotope studies and archaeogenetics now allow us see the arduous journeys that people made across continents and oceans, proving that migration has been continuous throughout our past, an endless ebb and flow of populations. 
   
  This new story of our past shows that history was warm and full of life, and no doubt at times cold, dark and miserable - but it was never motionless. Footmarks will make you look at the landscape around you with fresh eyes.

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  The Indianapolis - The Worst...

  Nova Ashford

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  The USS Indianapolis was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1932, and it played a vital role in the Pacific theater during World War II. Its most significant and tragic moment came in 1945, during its final mission. The ship was tasked with delivering critical components for the atomic bomb that would later be dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. This mission, which involved transporting the bomb's uranium core to the island of Tinian, was classified, and few knew about the importance of the cargo aboard the ship. 
  After successfully completing its mission and delivering the components to Tinian on July 26, 1945, the Indianapolis set sail for the Philippines, where it would rendezvous with other ships in the Pacific fleet. The ship’s captain, Charles B. McVay III, had orders to take the cruiser directly to its next destination, avoiding the traditional convoy routes to reduce the risk of submarine attack. With the war nearing its end and Japan’s defeat imminent, the ship's journey seemed routine, and there was little concern about the potential dangers ahead. The USS Indianapolis was an experienced and battle-tested ship, having served in key naval engagements throughout the war, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. 
  However, the absence of a convoy left the Indianapolis vulnerable. On the night of July 29, 1945, while traveling through the Philippine Sea, the ship was struck by two torpedoes fired by the Japanese submarine I-58. The attack tore through the hull, causing devastating damage. Within minutes, the ship began to sink, and the crew was thrown into chaos. Many of the crew members perished instantly, while others scrambled into the water, trying to escape the fiery wreckage of the ship. The survivors faced an unimaginable nightmare as they found themselves stranded in the open ocean, with little hope of immediate rescue.

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  I Feel Happy Today

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story to explore a variety of feelings with relatable life examples. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  The Great Plague - A People's...

  Evelyn Lord

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  Focusing on Britain's peasants, shopkeepers, and other commoners, this history of the deadly Black Plague is a "local account of the countrywide calamity" (The Times). 
   
   
    
  In this intimate history of the extraordinary Black Plague pandemic that swept through the British Isles in 1665, Evelyn Lord focuses on the plague's effects on smaller towns, where every death was a singular blow affecting the entire community. 
   
   
    
  Lord's fascinating reconstruction of life during plague times presents the personal experiences of a wide range of individuals, from historical notables Samuel Pepys and Isaac Newton to common folk who tilled the land and ran the shops. The Great Plague brings this dark era to vivid life—through stories of loss and survival from those who grieved, those who fled, and those who hid to await their fate.

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  CELTIC MYTHOLOGY - Amazing Myths...

  Adan McCarthy

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  Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic mythology with this captivating collection of myths and legends from ancient Ireland and Wales. This book brings to life the rich tapestry of stories passed down through generations, unveiling a realm where gods wield immense power, heroes embark on epic quests, and fearsome monsters roam the land. 
  Journey through the mystical landscapes of the Celts, where you'll encounter:Mighty Gods and Goddesses: Discover the powerful deities who shaped the world's fate, from the wise and benevolent Dagda to the fierce and formidable Morrigan.Legendary Heroes: Follow the adventures of legendary figures such as Cú Chulainn, whose strength and bravery knew no bounds, and Fionn mac Cumhaill, the fearless leader of the Fianna.Monstrous Beasts: Confront the terrifying creatures that haunted the ancient Celts, including the dreaded Banshee and the formidable Balor of the Evil Eye. 
  This comprehensive guide to Celtic mythology not only recounts these timeless tales but also delves into the cultural significance and historical context behind them. Whether you are a mythology enthusiast, a lover of folklore, or simply curious about the ancient world, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and mythological heritage of the Celtic people. 
  Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of Celtic mythology and explore the awe-inspiring legends that continue to captivate and inspire to this day.

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  Journey of Insight Meditation -...

  Eric Lerner

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  This is an audiobook of the classic title Journey of Insight Meditation by Eric Lerner, narrated by Jonathan Nelson.
   
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  "I set out to study and practice Vipassana meditation in India fifty years ago. Then, as now, I characterized myself as both a spiritual seeker and a writer. During the six months that I sojourned in meditation centers and monasteries, observing the strict rules of retreat, I nevertheless spent several hours a day feverishly filling notebooks by lamplight with tightly packed script legible only to me, recording my internal experiences.
   
  I wanted to tell a story, because I am by nature a story teller, but on my return to America I was a bit disconcerted to find that my detailed accounts read like data recorded by a naturalist hidden in the bush observing the behavior of a strange creature in the wild, information that would have little interest to anyone except an extreme specialist in the field.
   
  Up until then my unpublished works were lightly fictionalized autobiographical accounts of my young life, but fiction wouldn’t be accurate enough to tell this tale. Instead, I created a protagonist, a bit of a hero, who was both me and not me, Eric Lerner. I re-created the external world of people and teachers and places he’d encountered, as well as ideas and beliefs adopted and discarded. In other words, a setting and a plot. All of it was real, or real enough, the product of memory and interpretation, a new veracity. A memoir."
   
  
   
  —Eric LernerItaly, March 2023

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