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  Father Charles Coughlin Reads...

  Father Charles Coughlin

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  Father Charles Coughlin was a controversial Canadian-American Catholic priest based in Michigan. Calling for monetary reforms, the nationalization of major industries and railroads, and protection of the rights of labor, Coughlin used weekly radio broadcasts to reach a mass audience of up to thirty million listeners during the 1930s. An early supporter of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal, Coughlin later became a harsh critic. Coughlin’s commentary also became more anti-semitic, and he supported some of the fascist policies of Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito. As a result, many American Catholic leaders, as well as the Vatican, wanted Coughlin silenced. After the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the Roosevelt administration finally forced the cancellation of his radio program and forbade the dissemination of his newspaper, Social Justice.

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  Finding Hester - The Incredible...

  Jack Lawrence, Greg Callus,...

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  Finding Hester explores the untold story of Hester Leggatt, a woman who helped trick the Nazis, and is a fascinating read for fans of West End musical Operation Mincemeat and anyone with an interest in women’s war stories 
   
  Operation Mincemeat is one of the stranger tales to come out of the Second World War. A corpse dressed as a British pilot was dropped in the ocean near Spain, with the forged documents he carried landing in the hands of the Germans to convince them to move their troops to the advantage of the allied forces. 
   
  It is an event perhaps most popularly told in Ben Macintyre’s 2010 book Operation Mincemeat: The True Spy Story That Changed the Course of World War II, but it has recently been retold in a 2021 film and is currently the plot of an Olivier-winning West End musical. Operation Mincemeat has never been more familiar to the public. 
   
  To sell the ruse of the corpse, MI5 had to create a credible backstory for their fictitious pilot. They filled his briefcase with receipts, cigarettes, a photograph, and, importantly, two fabricated love letters. 
   
  An interview with MI5 secretary Jean Leslie, conducted by Macintyre for his book, revealed the name of the woman behind those letters to be a ‘Hester Leggett’. This has been repeated ever since, including in both the film and the musical. 
   
  Hester Leggett does not exist. 
   
  The false identity was discovered by a group of fans of the musical. While we know much about the other key figures portrayed in the musical, Hester was always more of a mystery and once the group started to research her, they discovered she was actually Hester Leggatt. 
   
  This misplaced vowel made all the difference and we uncovered a huge amount about the real Hester. This book tells the story of how the musical fanbase found her school records, her family, her real love letters from the Second World War, and definitive confirmation from MI5 that they had the right person.

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  100 Examples of Common Spanish...

  Science-Based Language Learning Lab

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  Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to a fresh, captivating way to learn a new language! This series helps you master Spanish through topics that interest you, such as art, science, and history. Each book offers 100 carefully selected examples that serve as concise knowledge nuggets in both English and Spanish.How It Works:  - Each example is first presented in Spanish for you to interpret.- The next page provides the English translation and then repeats the examples in Spanish to help you understand unfamiliar terms. The second half of the book presents the content in English, then in the target language, and finally in English again, giving you the chance to translate in both directions and demonstrate true mastery of the material.- This format is repetitive to aid memorization and concise, ensuring streamlined learning.Benefits:- Concise Learning: The brief, one-word or -phrase examples are easy to remember and relate directly to your interests.- Reinforced Learning: Switching between English and Spanish solidifies your vocabulary and grammar naturally.- Engaged Learning: Associating new words with topics you're passionate about keeps your learning dynamic and engaging.- Dual Knowledge: You not only learn a new language but also deepen your knowledge of the specific subject matter.Ideal for those who thrive on clear and targeted information, this series makes learning both educational and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your linguistic skills, these books are crafted to enhance your journey effectively. Embrace this innovative approach and let your passions fuel your progress in mastering Spanish!

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  Cod - A Biography of the Fish...

  Mark Kurlansky

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  The cod has played a vital part in livelihoods, diets, and health in general—as well as roles in national economies and international wars. Drawing on his love of food and food culture, Mark Kurlansky leaps into history and folklore to explore how this innocuous fish had such an impact over the centuries. Kurlansky recounts how the cod spurred interest in the development of North America and caused a whole nation of people to jump into fishing and ocean exploration. In addition to providing word origins, this audiobook contains uses for all kinds of cod and recipes dating from the fourteenth century.

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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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  The Awkward Questions in...

  Al Kingsley

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  Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges, such as falling attendance, recruitment, and retention issues; the validity of external monitoring of schools; and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often-avoided issues plaguing the sector today. 
   
  Drawing on over thirty-five years of experience, Kingsley explores the deep-seated challenges that many in education encounter daily and opens critical conversations that we need to have if we're to enact real, sustainable change. Chapters address key questions such as the following: 
  Are we teaching students the right skills for the future?Do we need more and different spaces to improve attendance and engagement?How should we handle the integration of AI in classrooms?What can be done to solve the ongoing teacher recruitment and retention crisis? 
   
  Featuring interviews with key stakeholders, including school leaders, policy-makers, teachers, and governors, this is a must-listen for school leaders, multi-academy trusts (MATs), teachers, governors, trustees, and anyone passionate about the future of education.

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