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  Convoy Escort Commander - A...

  Sir Peter Gretton

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  Vice Admiral Sir Peter Gretton's book is a brilliant account of his career in the navy through World War Two: fighting in the Second Battle of the Narvik and guarding convoys in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic, before being placed in charge of Escort Group B7, which he described as "the finest job in the Navy for a new commander." It was in this role that Gretton, and the seven warships under his command, were able to make their contribution to turning the tide against the U-boat threat. 
   
   
   
  On April 22, 1943, Gretton was in charge of the escort for Convoy ONS 5 during its journey across the North Atlantic. Over the course of the voyage they were attacked by over fifty U-boats, and although they lost thirteen ships they managed to sink six U-boats and seriously damage many more. The U-boats had never faced such fierce resistance to their lethal raids. What tactics had Gretton used to fend off Doenitz's terrifying submarine wolf packs? And how had these strategies developed over the course of the war? 
   
   
   
  Convoy Escort Commander demonstrates how Allied commanders searched for new methods to repel U-boat assaults, including using direction-finding radio and radar, employing special tactical formations, coordinating with air cover, and endeavoring to keep the convoy together and prevent straggling.

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  Responses to 7 October: Law and...

  Rosa Freedman, David Hirsh,...

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  One of three volumes responding to the 7 October attack, Law and Society begins with a legal and a genocide studies critique of the claim that Israel is genocidal; another reflects on the absence of an understanding of antisemitism in international legal discourse. 
  There are reflections on experiences in the Palestine solidarity movement and on the twists that discourse there takes. Contributions draw on Judaism, feminism, and sociology to face what happened and to trace how Israelis were transported back to a quintessentially pre-Israel Jewish experience. Others survey reports of antisemitism around the globe in the wake of 7 October, including pieces about Britain and Germany. 
  This work will appeal to scholars, students, and activists with an interest in antisemitism, Jewish studies, and the politics of Israel.

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  Difficult - Mothering...

  Judith R. Smith

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  Told from the perspective of mothers who've lived it, Difficult focuses on mothering challenging adult children. 
   
   
   
  Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected and burdensome dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers accessible, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence—the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child? Difficult addresses a family situation which too many keep secret. The book allows listeners to see that they are not alone. 
   
   
   
  Judith Smith speaks empathically to parents, acknowledging and illuminating the embarrassment, shame, and helplessness that women can feel when their adult children's problems puncture their own feelings of self-worth. In the absence of sufficient supports and affordable housing for persons with mental illness or substance misuse disorder, mothers feel that they have no choice—"if not me, then who?" Unpaid and unrecognized maternal caregiving work continues to limit women's quality of life, even into their later years. Smith addresses this as a societal issue which requires structural solutions.

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  National Parks Forever - Fifty...

  Jonathan B. Jarvis, T. Destry...

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  Two leaders of the National Park Service provide a front-row seat to the disastrous impact of partisan politics over the past fifty years—and offer a bold vision for the parks’ future. 
    
  The US National Parks, what environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea,” are under siege. Since 1972, partisan political appointees in the Department of the Interior have offered two conflicting views of the National Park Service (NPS): one vision emphasizes preservation and science-based decision-making, and another prioritizes economic benefits and privatization. These politically driven shifts represent a pernicious, existential threat to the very future of our parks. 
    
  For the past fifty years, brothers Jonathan B. and T. Destry Jarvis have worked both within and outside NPS as leaders and advocates. National Parks Forever interweaves their two voices to show how our parks must be protected from those who would open them to economic exploitation, while still allowing generations to explore and learn in them. Their history also details how Congress and administration appointees have used budget and staffing cuts to sabotage NPS’s ability to manage the parks and even threatened their existence. Drawing on their experience, Jarvis and Jarvis make a bold and compelling proposal: that it is time for NPS to be removed from the Department of the Interior and made an independent agency, similar to the Smithsonian Institution, giving NPS leaders the ability to manage park resources and plan our parks’ protection, priorities, and future.

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  The Collapse of the Indus Valley...

  David Hill

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  The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the most advanced and mysterious ancient societies, yet it mysteriously declined and vanished. What caused the fall of this once-great civilization? Was it climate change, invasions, or internal decline? 
  This audiobook explores the rise, achievements, and sudden disappearance of the Indus Valley Civilization. From their sophisticated cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa to their advanced drainage systems and trade networks, uncover the untold story of a lost world. 
  The Collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization is a must-listen for history lovers, archaeology enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of ancient civilizations.

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  The Complete Writings of James...

  James Madison

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  "The Writings of James Madison" presents a monumental nine-volume collection meticulously edited by Gaillard Hunt, offering readers an exhaustive exploration of the public papers, private correspondence, and Federalist Papers of James Madison, one of America's esteemed Founding Fathers. Beginning with Volume 1, covering the years from 1769 to 1783, readers are immersed in Madison's formative years, witnessing his intellectual growth and early engagement with political discourse. This volume includes foundational documents such as the Constitution of Virginia, providing insights into Madison's evolving political philosophy and his contributions to shaping the course of American history. Volumes 2 and 3 delve into the critical period leading up to the drafting of the United States Constitution and Madison's pivotal role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787. These volumes offer a firsthand account of the debates and deliberations that culminated in the creation of the Constitution, showcasing Madison's intellect and statesmanship. Subsequent volumes continue the exploration of Madison's life and work, covering his tenure as Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson, his presidency during the War of 1812, and his post-presidential years. Throughout these volumes, readers gain insight into Madison's diplomatic endeavors, political philosophy, and interactions with key figures of his time, including Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Marquis de Lafayette. Spanning a significant period of American history, from the pre-Revolutionary War era to the early 19th century, these volumes offer unparalleled insights into the political, constitutional, and philosophical developments that shaped the nation. As a primary source collection, "The Writings of James Madison" serves as a cornerstone for understanding the principles of American democracy, the evolution of constitutional thought, and the complexities of governance in a nascent republic.

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