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  Tommy French - How British First...

  Julian Walker

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  ‘Napoo’, ‘compray’, ‘san fairy ann’, ‘toot sweet’ are anglicized French phrases that came into use on the Western Front during the First World War as British troops struggled to communicate in French. Over four years of war they created an extraordinary slang which reflects the period and brings the conflict to mind whenever it is heard today.  Julian Walker, in this original and meticulously researched book, explores the subject in fascinating detail. In the process he gives us an insight into the British soldiers’ experience in France during the war and the special language they invented in order to cope with their situation.  He shows how French place-names were anglicized as were words for food and drink, and he looks at what these slang terms tell us about the soldiers’ perception of France, their relationship with the French and their ideas of home. He traces the spread of ‘Tommy French’ back to the Home Front, where it was popularized in songs and on postcards, and looks at the French reaction to the anglicization of their language.

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  American Idolatry - How...

  Andrew L. Whitehead

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  Power. Fear. Violence. These three idols of Christian nationalism are corrupting American Christianity. 
   
   
   
  Andrew Whitehead is a leading scholar on Christian nationalism in America and speaks widely on its effects within Christian communities. In this book, he shares his journey and reveals how Christian nationalism threatens the spiritual lives of American Christians and the church. 
   
   
   
  Whitehead shows how Christians harm their neighbors when they embrace the idols of power, fear, and violence. He uses two key examples—racism and xenophobia—to demonstrate that these idols violate core Christian beliefs. Through stories, he illuminates expressions of Christianity that confront Christian nationalism and offer a faithful path forward. 
   
   
   
  American Idolatry encourages further conversation about what Christian nationalism threatens, how to face it, and why it is vitally important to do so. It will help identify Christian nationalism and build a framework that makes sense of the relationship between faith and the current political and cultural context.

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  How Would You Like Your Mammoth?...

  Uta Seeburg, Max Miller

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  Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it. 
   
  Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more. 
   
  Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).

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  Mental Models At Work - The 16...

  Thinknetic

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  Modern work life is a maze, but you can find a shortcut through it. 
  We are spending longer hours at work, although we desire more work-life balance. According to the World Population Review, the 10 countries with the longest workweeks averaged 42.2 hours. 
  Given how much time you spend at work, wouldn’t it be better if you could be more efficient at your job? The Harvard Business Review says that workers spend as much as 41 percent of the average workday on tasks that don’t add value.  
  Mental Models at Work shows you how to deploy powerful tools to foster workplace success.  
  Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover inside:How your current mental models may be helping...or hindering your career successWhat you need to learn, unlearn, and how to relearn the skills you need at your job with these 5 strategiesHow to prioritize your workflow the Warren Buffet wayWhy thinking about your thinking will put you ahead of your colleagues...even if they are better qualified than youGo beyond post its and to-do lists with these 4 mental models to boost productivityGetting “phygital”...why this mindset is critical for the future of work 
  ... and much, much more! 
  Modern work is like fog, and the vast majority of modern workers are wandering through it. Don’t let this be you.  
  Cut through the fog, gain clarity, and find success using mental models. 
  Supercharge your productivity. Get the discipline and the mindset you need to succeed. Buy this audiobook now!

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  The Mali Empire - The Tales of...

  History Retold

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  Discover the untold story of Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali - the first great African kingdom of the Middle Ages!  
  This book paints a vivid picture of the rise and fall of Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali, and explores the cultural, political, and spiritual foundations of this incredible civilization. 
  This book is a must-have for anyone interested in African history. With engaging stories, this book will take you deep into the past to discover the secrets of Mansa Musa and his kingdom. 
  Get this book today and explore the captivating history of Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire!

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  Who We Are Is Made - An...

  Nicole Combeau, Daniel Amador,...

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  Who We Are Is Made is an audio-anthology of South Florida writers and their roots, a collection of histories that came together through an open call for submissions, through workshops, through mentorships, and sometimes through phoning a friend. We set out to explore how much of us is actually the gift, legacy, the influence of those from other generations. How do they shape the language we use to describe the world around us? We carry histories across continents and cultivate them locally. We ferry recipes across the Americas and we share them with our neighbors, our friends. When we take a closer look at these things we carry, we start to see beyond the thing itself, to see it differently. These stories portray the complex and diverse makeup of Miami and South Florida, honoring the generations that shape who we are.

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