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  The Harvey Girls - Women Who...

  Lesley Poling-Kempes

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  The award-winning history of the women who went West to work in Fred Harvey's restaurants along the Santa Fe railway—and went on to shape the American Southwest 
   
   
   
  From the 1880s to the 1950s, the Harvey Girls went west to work in Fred Harvey's restaurants along the Santa Fe railway. At a time when there were "no ladies west of Dodge City and no women west of Albuquerque," they came as waitresses, but many stayed and settled, founding the struggling cattle and mining towns that dotted the region. Interviews and historical research help recreate the Harvey Girl experience. The accounts are personal, but laced with the history the women lived: the dust bowl, the depression, and anecdotes about some of the many famous people who ate at the restaurants—Teddy Roosevelt, Shirley Temple, Bob Hope, to name a few. 
   
   
   
  The Harvey Girls was awarded the winner of the 1991 New Mexico Press Women's ZIA award.

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  SCOUTS OUT! - A Kiowa Warrior...

  Ryan Robicheaux

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  The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior—a deep reconnaissance scout and attack aircraft—was legendary to those it supported. Regularly flying mere feet off of the ground while intentionally drawing enemy fire, almost everyone called Kiowa pilots crazy. Responsible for hunting elusive enemy fighters and protecting those under their charge, Kiowa crews displayed a fierce and intense devotion that was unparalleled. 
  Through the vantage point of a Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army's Air Cavalry, Scouts Out! offers a truly unique view of the war in Afghanistan. This is accomplished by revealing a deeply personal journey through two deployments, documenting the day-to-day life, struggles, combat, and extreme challenges faced. The after effects of these experiences can be witnessed as Ryan's outlook and very personality are forever altered and changed in unexpected ways. Drawing from copious journals and notes, everything captured in Scouts Out! is raw, real, and in-the-moment.  
  Richly illustrated with 70 original photographs and maps, Scouts Out! presents an essential and accurate narrative of the conflict in Afghanistan. Devoid of the filler and misleading propaganda that is so pervasive in modern media and writing, Scouts Out! is an engrossing true story from America's longest and least understood war.

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  The Qing Dynasty - A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  If you want to discover the captivating history of the Qing Dynasty, then pay attention... 
  Succeeding the Ming dynasty in 1644, the Qing emperors managed to create one of the largest empires ever to exist in the territories of Asia and the fifth largest empire in the world. The Qing dynasty doubled the size of the Ming territory, but they also more than tripled its population, integrating not just Chinese but also Tibetans, Mongols, Burmese, Tai peoples, and the indigenous people of Taiwan, among others. The Qing dynasty governed this vast empire for nearly 300 years. 
  In The Qing Dynasty: A Captivating Guide to the History of China's Last Empire Called the Great Qing, Including Events Such as the Fall of Beijing, Opium Wars, and Taiping Rebellion, you will discover topics such asThe Fall of the Ming DynastyThe Kangxi EmperorReign of Emperors Yongzheng and QianlongThe Jahriyya Revolt, White Lotus Rebellion, and Eight Trigrams UprisingThe First Opium WarThe Second Opium WarTaiping RebellionSelf-Strengthening of ChinaEmpress Dowager CixiBoxer RebellionThe Last EmperorAnd much, much more! 
  So if you want to learn more about the history the Qing Dynasty, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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  Life Must Go On - The Remarkable...

  Bea Lurie, Dr. Steven Leonard...

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  After a bucolic childhood in Kovno, Lithuania, Sol was just eleven when the Nazis invaded and he and his family were forced to move into the Kovno Ghetto. The Kovno Ghetto was one of the only ghettos to later become a concentration camp, and Sol was among just a few Jewish survivors from Kovno.In this inspiring story of tenacity, character, faith, love, and forgiveness, we follow young Sol through heartbreak and fear, torment and torture. Through Sol's eyes, we learn the history of the communities in Eastern Europe, especially Lithuania, which has long been a gap in the wider history of the Holocaust. We meet the righteous few who helped save young Sol's life. After being imprisoned in five other concentration camps for a total of four years, Sol was liberated from Buchenwald on his fifteenth birthday. To this day, he still joyfully celebrates every year the day he was born and liberated.Despite the horrors of youth, Sol never lost his determination to live life to the fullest. He embarked on a new life in the United States and would thrive as a husband, father, grandfather, business owner, and an inspiration for the thousands who have heard Sol share his incredible story—and the lessons he has to share.Despite all that he suffered and all those he lost, Sol's courage and positive attitude continues to inspire as he actively seeks out and sees the good in others. He wholeheartedly believes in bashert, a Yiddish word that means "destiny," which gave him his "mission to educate others to love, not to hate." Life Must Go On is a moving and vital new addition to the history of the Holocaust and the chorus of survivor stories that resonate throughout the generations.

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  Lochs and Legends: A Scotsman's...

  Andy the Highlander, Lilly Hurd

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  **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 
  A Scotsman’s guide to the extraordinary tapestry of the land, history, folklore and stories of his homeland.  
  From the majestic beauty of the wild Scottish landscape to the hidden traces of its history waiting to be uncovered in every town and village, Andrew McAlindon is enthralled by the country he is lucky enough to call home. As one of Scotland’s busiest tour guides in real life and online, Andy travels around the country to ancient sites such as castles, cemeteries, burial chambers and prisons, celebrating the history, folklore, superstitions and the fascinating people that make Scotland so unique. 
  Lochs and Legends is Andy’s love letter to Scotland, a love that began when he landed a part on the worldwide phenomenon Outlander, and led to him dedicating his life to learning more about the true star of the show – Scotland. A social media sensation as Andy the Highlander, his first book opens up Scotland’s secrets to anyone, even if they can only explore it from the comfort of their armchair. It invites you to time travel with Andy, walking in the footsteps of kings and queens, lairds and ladies, murderers, farmers, poets, invading armies, and everyday folks like himself. It is Scotland as you’ve never seen it before. 
  As a Sunday Times bestselling book, Lochs and Legends is a testament to Andy the Highlander's deep-rooted passion for the culture and history of Scotland. His vivid descriptions of Europe's hidden gem, Britain, make this book a popular choice among armchair travellers and history enthusiasts alike. 
  For fans of Don Hollway (The Last Viking), Anthony Bourdain (World Travel), Rick Steves (Rick Steves Snapshot Nice & the French Riviera), Sarah Brekenridge (What Not To Do), and Neil Oliver (Amazing Tales for Making Men Out of Boys). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Decoding The Face - Origins And...

  Brian Gibson

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  "Decoding The Face: Origins and Development of Emotions in Children" explores the fascinating journey of emotional development from infancy through childhood, focusing on how children express, experience, and understand emotions through facial expressions. This insightful book delves into the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape emotional growth, providing a comprehensive view of the early roots of human emotion. 
  Drawing on cutting-edge research in neuroscience, child psychology, and developmental studies, the book unravels the intricate connections between emotions and facial expressions, illustrating how children communicate their inner world before fully articulating it with words. From a baby's first smile to a toddler's tantrum, "Decoding The Face" examines the milestones of emotional expression and how caregivers play a crucial role in nurturing healthy emotional development.

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