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  The First Hellcat Ace

  Hamilton McWhorter, Jay A Stout

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  Hamilton McWhorter III's service to family and country make him a standout among America's Greatest Generation. A Georgia native whose family roots date from that region's settlement during the 1700s, McWhorter was a naval aviation cadet undergoing training when Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941. After earning his Wings of Gold in early 1942, Ensign McWhorter was trained as a fighter pilot in the robust but technologically outmoded F4F Wildcat. Initially assigned to VF-9, he saw first combat in November 1942 against Vichy French forces in North Africa. 
   
   
   
  After returning to the United States, VF-9 became the first unit to convert to the new Grumman F6F Hellcat. This was the fighter the U.S. Navy would use to crush Japanese air power during the long offensive from the Southwest Pacific to the shores of Japan. From mid-1943, McWhorter was engaged in the aerial warfare that characterized the battles against Imperial Japan. His fifth aerial victory, in November 1943 off Tarawa Atoll, made him the first ace in the Hellcat, and seven subsequent victories ensured his place in the annals of air-to-air combat. 
   
   
   
  McWhorter's combat service, from the beginning of the war to the last campaign off the shores of Okinawa, makes his story a must-listen for the serious student of the Pacific air war.

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  City of Dignity - Christianity...

  Sean T. Dempsey

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  City of Dignity illuminates how liberal Protestants quietly, yet indelibly, shaped the progressive ethics of postwar Los Angeles. 
    
  Contemporary Los Angeles is commonly seen as an American bulwark of progressive secular politics, a place that values immigration, equity, diversity, and human rights. But what accounts for the city’s embrace of such staunchly liberal values, which are more hotly contested in other parts of the country? The answer, Sean Dempsey reveals, lies not with those frequent targets of credit and blame—Democrats in Hollywood—but instead with liberal Protestants and other steadfast religious organizations of the postwar era. 
   
  As the Religious Right movement emerged in the 1970s, progressive religious activists quietly began promoting an ethical vision that made waves worldwide but saw the largest impact in its place of origin: metropolitan Los Angeles. At the center of this vision lay the concept of human dignity—entwining the integral importance of political and expressive freedom with the moral sanctity of the human condition—which suffused all of the political values that arose from it, whether tolerance, diversity, or equality of opportunity. The work of these religious organizations birthed such phenomena as the Sanctuary Movement—which provided safe haven for refugees fleeing conflict-torn Central America—and advocacy for the homeless, both of which became increasingly fraught issues amid the rising tides of neoliberalism and conservatism. City of Dignity explores how these interwoven spiritual and theological strands found common ground—and made common impacts—in the humanitarian ecosystem of one of America’s largest and most dynamic metro areas.

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  On Antisemitism - Solidarity and...

  Jewish Voice for Peace, Judith...

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  When the State of Israel claims to represent all Jewish people, defenders of Israeli policy redefine antisemitism to include criticism of Israel. Antisemitism is harmful and real in our society. What must also be addressed is how the deployment of false charges of antisemitism or redefining antisemitism can suppress the global progressive fight for justice. There is no one definitive voice on antisemitism and its impact. 
   
   
   
  Jewish Voice for Peace has curated a collection of essays that provides a diversity of perspectives and standpoints. Each contribution explores critical questions concerning uses and abuses of antisemitism in the twenty-first-century, focusing on the intersection between antisemitism, accusations of antisemitism, and Palestinian human rights activism. 
   
   
   
  This anthology provides a much-needed tool for Palestinian solidarity activists, teachers, as well as Jewish communities. Featuring contributions from Omar Barghouti, Judith Butler, and Rebecca Vilkomerson, as well as activists, academics, students, and cultural workers, On Political Solidarity and Justice includes the voices of Palestinian students and activists, and Jews that are often marginalized in mainstream discussions of antisemitism, including Jews of Color and Sephardi/Mizrahi Jews.

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  The History of India

  History Nerds

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  From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights. 
  Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s cultural and architectural heritage. 
  Discover the confluence of diverse religious traditions and how they shaped the moral and ethical fabric of Indian society. Travel along the Silk Road, where trade and cultural exchanges introduced new ideas and innovations, enriching the Indian civilization. 
  The book also casts a spotlight on the resilience and courage of India’s people in the face of colonialism, culminating in the remarkable story of the struggle for independence. As you turn the pages, you will encounter the complexities and challenges of post-independence India, a nation striving to balance tradition and modernity while emerging as a global powerhouse. 
  This is more than a history book; it is a celebration of India’s enduring spirit and an invitation to understand the forces that have shaped one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations. Meticulously researched, this book is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the epic saga of India. 
  Join us on this journey and discover the timeless echoes of India's past that continue to resonate in its present and future.

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  ASMR Soft Spoken Personal...

  Whispering Voice

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  ASMR Soft Spoken Personal Attention For You is your perfect escape into a world of calm, care, and relaxation. This audiobook is designed to make you feel seen, heard, and deeply relaxed with every word. Through gentle, soft-spoken whispers, you are given personal attention that calms the mind, soothes the soul, and helps release the tension built up from the day. 
  As you listen, each word feels like a personal moment just for you. Whether it’s addressing your needs for relaxation, focusing on your well-being, or helping you find peace of mind, this audiobook wraps you in a gentle, comforting embrace. The soft-spoken tones are paired with soothing sounds to provide a rich sensory experience that guides you into a state of deep relaxation and tranquility. 
  Ideal for anyone who seeks a calm and intimate experience, ASMR Soft Spoken Personal Attention For You is your perfect companion for unwinding after a busy day, reducing stress, and finding peace in your own space. Let yourself relax, release stress, and feel deeply cared for as you drift into a state of calm and balance.

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  Settling the Boom - The Sites...

  Mary E. Thomas, Bruce Braun

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  Examines how settler colonial and sexist infrastructures and narratives order a resource boom 
   
   
   
  Over the past decade, new oil plays have unsettled U.S. energy landscapes and imaginaries. Settling the Boom studies how the disruptive forces of an oil boom in the northern Great Plains are contained through the extension of settler temporalities, reassertions of heteropatriarchy, and the tethering of life to the volatility of oil and its cruel optimisms. 
   
   
   
  This collection reveals the results of sustained research in Williston, North Dakota, the epicenter of the "Bakken Boom." While the boom brought a rapid influx of capital and workers, the book questions simple timelines of before and after. Instead, Settling the Boom demonstrates how the unsettling forces of an oil play resolve through normative narratives and material and affective infrastructures that support settler colonialism's violent extension and its gendered orders of time and space. Considering a wide range of evidence, from urban and regional policy, interviews with city officials, media, photography, and film, these essays analyze the ongoing material, aesthetic, and narrative ways of life and land in the Bakken.

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