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  Britain’s Secret Defences -...

  Andrew Chatterton

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  The first full history of the highly trained and ruthless civilian volunteers secretly trained across Britain to be deployed in the case of a German invasion.The narrative surrounding Britain’s anti-invasion forces has often centered on ‘Dad’s Army’-like characters running around with pitchforks, on unpreparedness and sense of inevitability of invasion and defeat. The truth, however, is very different.  Top-secret, highly trained and ruthless civilian volunteers were being recruited as early as the summer of 1940. Had the Germans attempted an invasion they would have been countered by saboteurs and guerrilla fighters emerging from secret bunkers, and monitored by swathes of spies and observers who would have passed details on via runners, wireless operators and ATS women in disguised bunkers.  Alongside these secret forces, the Home Guard were also setting up their own ‘guerrilla groups’, and SIS (MI6) were setting up post-occupation groups of civilians – including teenagers – to act as sabotage cells, wireless operators, and assassins had the Nazis taken control of the country.  The civilians involved in these groups understood the need for absolute secrecy and their commitment to keeping quiet meant that most went to their grave without ever telling anyone of their role, not even their closest family members. There has been no official and little public recognition of what these dedicated men and women were willing to do for their country in its hour of need, and after over 80 years of silence the time has come to highlight their remarkable role.

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  The Children of Athena - Greek...

  Charles Freeman

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  A compelling and fascinating portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome. 
   
  In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where Aristotle had studied. However, the traditions of Greek cultural life would continue to flourish during the centuries of Roman rule that followed, in the lives and work of a distinguished array of philosophers, doctors, scientists, geographers, travellers and theologians. 
   
  Charles Freeman's accounts of such luminaries as the physician Galen, the geographer Ptolemy and the philosopher Plotinus are interwoven with contextual 'interludes' that showcase a sequence of unjustly neglected and richly influential lives. Like the author's The Awakening, The Children of Athena is a cultural history on an epic scale: the story of a rich and vibrant tradition of Greek intellectual inquiry across a period of more than five hundred years, from the second century BC to the start of the fifth century AD.

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  Forgiven and Set Free - A Bible...

  Linda Cochrane

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  A Time-Trusted Resource for Healing after Abortion 
   
  No matter what influences the decision to end a pregnancy, the physical, psychological, and spiritual side effects are real and not always anticipated. Feelings of guilt, shame, and grief become a heavy burden, and you may feel that you will never be free, that no one understands, that God will never forgive you.  
   
  But there is hope.  
   
  Linda Cochrane has been there. With an understanding spirit and a gentle hand, she guides you to bring your emotional scars "out of the dark past and into his holy light" where true and lasting healing can take place. Cochrane delves into the Scriptures to offer help with issues such as relief, denial, anger, forgiveness, depression, letting go, and acceptance. 
   
  If you are yearning for the peace of God's forgiveness, this study can be the first step to healing and wholeness.

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  Mexican Spanish for Beginners:...

  Lingo Publishing

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  Embark on a Linguistic Adventure: Master Mexican Spanish with Ease! 
  Discover the Magic of Mexico Through Its Language 
  Are you ready to transform your understanding of Spanish and immerse yourself in Mexico's rich culture? "Mexican Spanish for Beginners" is more than just a language course; it's your personal guide to a vibrant linguistic journey! 
  Why Learn Mexican Spanish?Spanish is the third most widely used language on the Internet and the official language of 21 countries, with around 125 million speakers in Mexico alone!You've chosen to learn a dialect that opens up communication with a vast, diverse population and enriches your cultural understanding. 
  What's Inside?Follow the story of George Donovan, a young man from the United States, on his week-long summer vacation in Mexico City.Experience a unique structure different from traditional coursebooks, focusing on practical language use and cultural insights.Each chapter is a day in George's life, filled with engaging Spanish grammar content, vocabulary, and exercises to practice what you've learned.Paula Solís, George's friend and Spanish teacher, will guide you with clear explanations, examples, and even humor! 
  Cultural ImmersionDive into a cultural annex at the end of every chapter, filled with specific slang, idioms, and fun facts about Mexican Spanish.Learn the differences between Mexican Spanish and Castilian Spanish, helping you become a local in no time! 
  Embrace the Mexican Way of Life!From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the tranquil beaches, learn the language that lets you connect deeply with locals.Your journey through this audiobook isn't just about language; it's about embracing and understanding a culture that's as colorful as its language.

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  A Rare Recording of 1988 US...

  Gary Hart

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  Gary Warren Hart (born November 28, 1936) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He was the front-runner for the 1984 and 1988 Democratic presidential nominations, until in 1988, he dropped out amid revelations of extramarital affairs. He represented Colorado in the United States Senate from 1975 to 1987. The following is Hart's public announcement on May 8, 1987 that he was ending his presidential campaign.

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  Stop Doing Sh*t You Don't Want...

  PhD Bob Beare

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  Do you want to let go of what’s not working - and claim your authentic life? 
  “Dr. Bob’s book offers the practical tools to gain awareness of the ways we unconsciously remain trapped in cycles of trauma and dependency.” — Dr. Nicole LePera, #1 NY Times Best-selling author of How to Do the Work and How to Meet Yourself 
  Trauma is running the show and most of us don’t think we have it. We label it “stuck”, “stress”, “depression”, and “anxiety.” The solutions are simple but not easy. Stop Doing Sh*t You Don’t Want to Do unpacks:The many forms of trauma - mild and severe,The many ways we medicate our pain.The importance of finding support.How to do the deep inner work.How to live with purpose.How to live with passion. 
  Dr. Bob Beare’s book is a framework and a guide to emotional freedom. It provides powerful insights on how to go beyond therapy and create a meaningful and purposeful life — a reminder that, with support, we can transcend the patterns that keep us stuck!

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