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  The Holocaust - A History from...

  Hourly History

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  Jewish communities have existed in the territories of modern-day Germany since Roman times, around the fourth century. By 1925, a census identified over half a million Jewish people living in Germany, accounting for around 1% of the total population. Jewish communities thrived in both economic and cultural terms, and Jewish people were active in commerce, science, the arts, and politics. During World War I, over 100,000 Jewish men fought in the Imperial German Army, demonstrating their commitment to the nation. By 1930, most Jewish communities in Germany were integrated and accepted, though some Jewish people still faced discrimination and distrust. 
  Then, in 1933, the Nazi Party under the leadership of Adolf Hitler came to power. Hitler harbored a visceral hatred of Jews, which was quickly translated into new laws and decrees against Jewish people and boycotts of Jewish businesses. Over the course of the next decade, Hitler's hatred of the Jewish people was transformed into something much darker. From 1933 until the final defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, an estimated six million Jewish people were murdered by representatives of the Nazi regime and those who collaborated with it. How could such a thing happen in a modern European state? This is the story of the Holocaust.

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  Championship Behaviors - A Model...

  Hugh McCutcheon, Thad Levine

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  From an Olympic gold medal–winning coach, a new playbook for effective athlete education and team building 
   
   
   
  Championship results require championship behaviors—it's as simple as that. In this essential book, Hugh McCutcheon provides a proven framework for competitive excellence based in motor learning, psychology, and decades of coaching experience and success. 
   
   
   
  Championship Behaviors provides athletes, parents of athletes, and coaches a defined path to the "how" of significant achievement while simply and clearly explaining the research behind the "why." McCutcheon speaks to the need for aspiring athletes to work, learn, and compete and the responsibility coaches have to teach, coach, and mentor. As he says, "We won't always have five-star talent, but we can often make up the difference by being five-star teachers, learners, and competitors." 
   
   
   
  A sought-after coach and consultant, McCutcheon also illuminates the value of integrating the physical, mental, and social aspects of sport to maximize chances of competitive success.

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  Convictions - A Prosecutor's...

  John Kroger

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  Convictions is a spellbinding story from the front lines of the fight against crime. Most Americans know little about the work of assistant United States attorneys, the federal prosecutors who possess sweeping authority to investigate and prosecute the nation's most dangerous criminals. John Kroger pursued high-profile cases against Mafia killers, drug kingpins, and Enron executives. Starting from his time as a green recruit and ending at the peak of his career, he steers us through the complexities of life as a prosecutor, where the battle in the courtroom is only the culmination of long and intricate investigative work. He reveals how to flip a perp, how to conduct a cross, how to work an informant, how to placate a hostile judge. Kroger relates it all with a novelist's eye for detail and a powerful sense of the ethical conflicts he faces. Often dissatisfied with the system, he explains why our law enforcement policies frequently fail in critical areas like drug enforcement and white-collar crime. He proposes new ways in which we can fight crime more effectively, empowering citizens to pressure their lawmakers to adopt more productive policies. This is an unflinching portrait of a crucial but little-understood part of our justice system, and Kroger is an eloquent guide.

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  Anglo-Saxons and the Jutes The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  As the Western Roman Empire collapsed in the late 5th century, Hadrian’s Wall was abandoned and Roman control of the area broke down.  
  Little is known of this period of British history, but soon the Anglo-Saxons – who had been harassing the Saxon Shore as pirates – showed up and began to settle the land, creating a patchwork of little kingdoms and starting a new era of British history. Several early medieval historians, writing well after the events, said the Anglo-Saxons were invited to Britain to defend the region from the northern tribes and ended up taking over. However they came to control most of England, the Anglo-Saxons became the dominant power in the region for nearly 500 years, and the strength of their cultural influence could be felt even after William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings and became the first Norman ruler on the island. The efforts to consolidate his rule in England were complicated from the start, both due to external enemies and those jockeying for his position while he was still alive, but the Normans would manage just barely to cling to power over England, and William remains the last foreign conqueror of the island.  
  The Jutes were so closely related to the Angles and Saxons that the nature of their existence has been, and continues to be, the subject of scholarly debates. Although historians and archaeologists have identified a Germanic tribe known as the Jutes that migrated to England at the same time as the Angles and Saxons, the attempt to distinguish them from the other tribes has been questioned. Either way, once the Jutes landed in England, they immediately distinguished themselves from the Angles and Saxons by carving out kingdoms in the regions of Kent and the Isle of Wight. From these two locations, the Jutes not only carried on many of their pre-migration cultural traditions but also adopted some of the new, unifying European traditions, particularly Christianity.

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  The Essentials of Good Parenting...

  Emil Larsson

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  Discover the joy of parenting with ease and confidence, even if balancing work and family seems impossible right now! 
  Are you constantly torn between the demands of work and the desire to be present for your children? 
  Do you seek practical guidance to manage those challenging tantrums without feeling overwhelmed or embarrassed?  
  Are you looking for ways to connect deeply with your child, especially if they are neurodivergent?  
  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many parents face these daily struggles, but the good news is that you can achieve a harmonious family life with the right strategies.  
  This empowering guide offers a fresh perspective on parenting, helping you foster emotional intelligence and confidence in your children while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  
  Here's a glimpse of what you'll discover inside this book: 
  •	The 5 core components of emotional intelligence that will transform your family dynamic 
  •	Practical steps to achieve work-life balance without sacrificing quality time with your kids 
  •	How to handle public tantrums with grace and calm, ensuring you keep your cool in any situation 
  •	Tailored strategies for supporting neurodivergent children, helping them thrive in their unique way 
  •	How to teach your child to express emotions healthily, avoiding the pitfalls of over-validation 
  •	How to make time for self-care without guilt, ensuring you’re the best version of yourself for your family 
  •	Effective communication techniques to handle disagreements with your partner without conflict in front of the kids 
  •	Mindfulness practices that integrate seamlessly into your daily routine, promoting peace and connection 
  •	The benefits of empathy-focused parenting, and how it fosters resilience and understanding 
  •	Interactive exercises for personal reflection and growth, tailored to your unique parenting journey 
  This book helps you grow into the parent you want to be.

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  Beyond Division - The Resilient...

  MD Bilha Chesner Fish

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  This unique collection of personal stories reveals the experiences, struggles, and successes of thirty diverse women leaders, post-pandemic. Beyond Division paints a vivid picture of Israel's challenges—past, present, and future—while depicting a love of country that unites all and inspires hope. 
   
   
   
  Among the thirty women featured: CEO of Diagnostic Robotics Kira Radinsky; artist and owner of Druze Holocaust Art Gallery, Bothaina Halabi; former Knesset Minister of Immigration and Absorption, Pnina Tamano-Shata; CEO of Arabic News and social media platform Bokra.net, Ghada Zoabi; board chair of Medinol and founder of the NJR School of the Heart Judith Richter; CEO of Israeli Flying Aid, Gal Lusky; particle physicist and social activist Shikma Schwartzman Bressler, and IDF Special Nachal Division and Kibbutz Kfar Aza member, Varda Goldstein. 
   
   
   
  The author, a native Israeli who immigrated to the US fifty years ago, weaves into the book memories of the Israel of her youth, of how the familiar landscapes and original ideals have been transformed, yet still endure, and concludes that a nation divided can still be held together by a single person's love of country and community.

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