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  John Paul Jones and Oliver...

  Editors Charles River

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  Plenty of unusual characters came to the colonies to participate in the war, with many sporting dubious titles such as the Baron de Kalb, but perhaps none arrived in a more unique way than John Paul Jones, a Scottish sailor who had plenty of experience with British ships before a controversial row on one ship compelled him to flee to the colonies in 1775. As it turned out, he was arriving in Virginia just in time for more fighting, this time against the British. 
  	Despite his lofty sobriquet, Jones constantly found himself frustrated by people and events beyond his control during the Revolution, and it would take years before the aggressive commander could take the fight to the British. Through a murky system involving French ships, and an even murkier chain of events, Jones engaged the British in battle around the British Isles, and his aggression became the stuff of legend. While the British accused him of being a pirate, he was feted by the Americans and French during the war before joining the Russian navy after the war.  
  	Americans had few things to celebrate during the War of 1812, and fighting on the frontier against the British and their native allies didn’t go any better than the conflict did in other theaters, but one of the only major victories the Americans won came at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813. That action made Oliver Hazard Perry, a veteran of the Barbary Wars and commander of the USS Lawrence, a legend whose name has endured for over 200 years. Perry was so instrumental in the victory that British historian C.S. Forester noted “it was as fortunate for the Americans that the Lawrence still possessed a boat that would float, as it was that Perry was not hit." As one of the biggest naval battles of the war, the results meant that America maintained control of Lake Erie, and for his part, Perry would forever be remembered as the “Hero of Lake Erie.”

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  Shapes Lines and Light - My...

  Katie Yamasaki

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  Minoru Yamasaki described the feeling he sought to create in his buildings as “serenity, surprise, and delight.” Here, his granddaughter Katie Yamasaki charts his life and work: his childhood in Seattle’s Japanese immigrant community, paying his way through college working in Alaska’s notorious salmon canneries, his success in architectural school, and the transformative structures he imagined and built. A Japanese American man who faced brutal anti-Asian racism in post–World War II America and an outsider to the architectural establishment, he nonetheless left his mark on the world, from the American Midwest to New York City, Asia, and the Middle East. This striking biography renders one artist’s work through the eyes of another, telling the story of a man whose vision, hard work, and humanity led him to the pinnacle of his field.

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  A Safe Place For Bailey Beetle

  William Nemon Heard

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  Get ready for a heartwarming and thrilling adventure in A Safe Place for Bailey Beetle! This captivating audiobook follows the exciting journey of Bailey, a daring and curious ladybug who embarks on an unforgettable adventure away from his family. What starts as a quest for exploration quickly turns into a journey of discovery, friendship, and self-realization as Bailey finds himself in unexpected and mysterious situations. 
  Inspired by the true story of a beetle who was found in the author's son's ear, A Safe Place for Bailey Beetle blends adventure with real-life inspiration, making it a perfect listen for children and families. With a vivid narration by Damani Morris, William Nemon Heard's imaginative storytelling brings to life Bailey’s thrilling escapade as he faces challenges, meets new friends, and eventually reunites with his loved ones. 
  Perfect for young listeners who enjoy tales of exploration, courage, and curiosity, this audiobook is sure to capture imaginations and hearts alike.

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  What It Was Like to be … (3) –...

  David Long

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  Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. 
  Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices. Find out what life as an Ancient Maya was actually like while also investigating why this mysterious civilisation was close to dying out when the region was conquered by Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. 
  This book is a captivating journey into the past, revealing the stories and discoveries of the ancient Maya civilisation. It's a must-read for kids and teenagers interested in history, archaeology, and the mysteries of the ancient world. 
  For fans of Joe Todd-Stanton (Everest), Deborah Hopkinson (Evidence!), Jennifer Thermes (The Indestructible Tom Crean), and Matt Goodfellow (Bright Bursts of Colour). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  WithDREW: A YA Thriller...

  Susan Cady Allred

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  You don't rest when you're tired. You rest when the killer is dead. 
  After her first assignment for the AGENCY is a success, word gets out, and she's in demand. Her next mission is sent from the top. As in the President of the United States. And you don't say no to the President, no matter what the assignment is. 
  Aleasha agrees to protect daughters of a man about to revolutionize the power industry. With Drew across the country healing from their last mission, Manny steps in to be Aleasha's partner. Can she keep the girls safe, her emotions in check, and herself alive while dodging world-class assassins and a few ghosts from her past? And what will she do when she discovers Drew has committed the ultimate betrayal? 
  WithDREW is a YA romantic suspense thriller that will keep you turning the page to see what happens next! If you like Alex Rider, the Gallagher girls, or the Gems, you'll love the Unleashed series.

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  Aztec Mythology - A...

  Historical Publishing

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  Do you want to learn about Aztec Mythology?  
  The Aztесѕ, whо рrоbаblу оriginаtеd as a nоmаdiс tribе in northern Mеxiсо, аrrivеd in Mеѕоаmеriса аrоund thе bеginning of thе 13th century. From thеir mаgnifiсеnt capital сitу, Tеnосhtitlаn, the Aztесѕ еmеrgеd аѕ thе dоminаnt force in сеntrаl Mеxiсо, developing an intricate ѕосiаl, роlitiсаl, rеligiоuѕ аnd соmmеrсiаl оrgаnizаtiоn that brought mаnу оf thе rеgiоn’ѕ city-states undеr thеir соntrоl by thе 15th сеnturу. Invaders lеd bу thе Spanish соnԛuiѕtаdоr Hеrnаn Cortes оvеrthrеw the Aztecs bу force аnd captured Tenochtitlan in 1521, bringing an end to Mеѕоаmеriса’ѕ last grеаt nаtivе civilization.  
  Thе еxасt оriginѕ of the Aztес реорlе are unсеrtаin, but thеу аrе bеliеvеd tо hаvе bеgun as a nоrthеrn tribе оf hunter-gatherers whose nаmе came frоm that оf their hоmеlаnd, Aztlаn (оr “Whitе Land”). Thе Aztесѕ wеrе also known as thе Tеnосhса (from which the nаmе fоr thеir сарitаl city, Tеnосhtitlаn, wаѕ derived) or the Mеxiса (the оrigin of the name оf thе сitу that would rерlасе Tenochtitlan, as well аѕ the name fоr the еntirе соuntrу). Thе Aztecs арреаrеd in Mesoamerica–as the ѕоuth-сеntrаl region оf pre-Columbian Mеxiсо iѕ knоwn–in thе еаrlу 13th сеnturу. Thеir аrrivаl came juѕt аftеr or реrhарѕ hеlреd bring аbоut, thе fаll of thе рrеviоuѕlу dominant Mеѕоаmеriсаn сivilizаtiоn, thе Toltecs. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Aztec Gods and Goddesses Aztec Calendar?Creation MythWater Deities Fire Deities Death Deities Much,much more!

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