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  Philippine-American War The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  On April 27, 1898 six American ships of the line, led by the Olympia with Commodore George Dewey aboard, headed toward Manila Bay. After several days of sailing over the South China Sea, Dewey hoped to sail past the Spanish fort at Corregidor to arrive at Manila without detection, and sailed without lights in order to do so. He made it into the bay, where the naval battle with the Spanish South Pacific Squadron began in the wee hours of May 1, 1898. Dewey was a student of the Mahanian school of naval strategy, so called for the aggressive Alfred T. Mahan, a top naval strategist and President of the Naval War College. As such, he concentrated his efforts on the offensive, preferring to meet the Spanish fleet on his own terms and to avoid, if it all possible fire from land-based batteries that lined Manila Bay. He refused to engage the batteries on land, sailing straight past the firing batteries and toward the Spanish fleet. Dewey issued his most famous command just before 6:00 that morning, “You may fire when ready, Gridley!”  
  The leader of an 1896 insurgency against the Spanish, Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy, had left the Philippines in an agreement following Spanish promises of reform that never materialized. As a recognized Filipino leader, he was brought to Manila by an American ship within days of the American victory at Manila, but the events that followed were to prove controversial and lead to U.S. control of the Philippines, along with a revolution of the Filipino people that would prove to be far longer and more costly than the Spanish-American war itself. The Philippines had no meaningful connection to Cuba except as a Spanish colony, and Spanish forces in the islands were no threat to the U.S. Pacific coast, but the island chain appeared to offer a convenient location for a naval base in an age when warships were coal-powered and needed coaling bases. 

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  1932 - FDR Hoover and the Dawn...

  Scott Martelle

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  At the start of 1932, the nation's worst economic crisis has left one-in-four workers without a job, countless families facing eviction, banks shutting down as desperate depositors withdraw their savings, and growing social and political unrest. Amid this turmoil, a political decision looms that will determine the course of the nation. It's a choice between two men with very different visions of America: Incumbent Republican Herbert Hoover and New York's Democratic Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 
   
   
   
  Veteran journalist Scott Martelle provides a gripping narrative retelling of that vitally significant year as social and political systems struggled under the weight of the devastating Dust Bowl, economic woes, rising political protests, and growing demand for the repeal of Prohibition. That November, voters overwhelmingly rejected decades of Republican rule and backed Roosevelt and his promise to redefine the role of the federal government while putting the needs of the people ahead of the wishes of the wealthy. 
   
   
   
  Deftly told, this illuminating work spotlights parallel events from that pivotal year and brings to life figures who made headlines in their time but have been largely forgotten today. Ultimately, it is the story of a nation that, with the help of a leader determined to unite and inspire, took giant steps toward a new America.

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  52 Weeks to Fearless--What...

  Peggy Doviak

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  With a background in music, creative writing, and education, Peggy Doviak went into finance when a stockbroker exploited her mother. Now a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional and bestselling author, she has spent more than twenty years helping others avoid what her mother experienced. 
  Peggy’s award-winning personal finance books offer bite-sized pieces of financial information and activities to help you apply what you’ve read. In 52 Weeks to Fearless, creatives are invited to Ask Peggy® questions about their money. Finances can be intimidating when your passion is in the arts. 
  Earning money as a creative presents challenges. How do you budget when your income is uneven? How do you pay your income taxes when you don’t have a traditional employer? How can you save for retirement without a 401(k)? If your creative endeavor is a business, how do you choose the structure? How do you handle payroll taxes? Most importantly, how do you convince the IRS that your creative endeavor is not a hobby? In 52 Weeks to Fearless, Peggy answers these questions and more!

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  A Question of Standing - The...

  Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones

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  The mission of the CIA has always been intelligence. Seventy-five years ago, in the year of its creation, the National Security Act gave the agency, uniquely in world history up to that point, a democratic mandate to pursue that mission of intelligence. It gave the CIA a special standing in the conduct of United States foreign relations. That standing diminished when successive American presidents ordered the CIA to exceed its original mission. When they tasked the agency secretly to overthrow democratic governments, the United States lost its international standing, and its command of a majority in the United Nations General Assembly. Such dubious operations, even the government's embrace of assassination and torture, did not diminish the standing of the CIA in United States public opinion. However, domestic interventions did. CIA spying on domestic protesters led to tighter congressional oversight from the 1970s on. 
   
   
   
  A Question of Standing offers a balanced narrative and perspective on recognizable episodes in the CIA's history. Famous incidents include the Bay of Pigs invasion, the War on Terror, 9/11, the weapons of mass destruction deception, the Iran estimate of 2007, the assassination of Osama bin Laden, and Fake News. The book also defends the CIA's exposure of foreign meddling in United States elections.

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  Called to Adoption - A...

  C.O.A.P. Mardie Caldwell

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  For those praying about building a family through adoption, this easy-to-read, straight-forward guide is a valuable insight. Called to Adoption offers tips, and up-to-date, relevant information every parent considering adoption should know.   
  Readers will identify with author Mardie Caldwell's personal and professional experiences, making this resource a vital handbook as parents take steps to adopt. This book allows hopeful adoptive parents to discover:   The single most important decision to make before beginning any path to adoption.  How to select the right adoption professional.  Creative ideas to fund your adoption.  The proven formula for adoption success.  The shocking need for Christian Adoption.  Encouragement from God's word throughout the adoption process.  How to quickly get started toward adoption.    
  Called to Adoption also outlines the differences between types of adoption and offers step-by-step guidance to adopt safely and successfully. Featuring stories from Caldwell's own adoption experience, as well as from other adoptive parents, this book will prepare adopting parents for the logistic and emotional sides of adoption. This book is recommended for Christians interested in becoming adoptive parents, or who may support those facing an adoption journey, as well as for those who want to understand the need for Christian adoption.   
  As founder and CEO of Lifetime Adoption, Caldwell has assisted thousands of families find answers to questions regarding the decision to adopt.   
  This book also includes a special section for families considering the decision about moving from fertility treatments to adoption.

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  Empowered for Excellence -...

  Caleb David

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  "Empowered for Excellence: Building Strength and Success Step by Step" is a transformative guide designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve excellence in all areas of your life. With a step-by-step approach, this book provides you with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts necessary to build strength, confidence, and success.Through practical exercises, real-life examples, and inspiring stories, you'll learn how to overcome obstacles, develop resilience, and cultivate a growth mindset. You'll discover how to set and achieve goals, prioritize your time and energy, and create a supportive network of relationships.Whether you're looking to advance your career, improve your relationships, or simply feel more fulfilled and purposeful, "Empowered for Excellence" will provide you with the roadmap you need to succeed. So why wait? Start your journey to excellence today and discover the incredible impact you can have on the world.

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