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  Yul The Younger

  Jules Wright

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  The Roman Empire is coming apart at the seams, relying on German recruits and foederati to hold the empire together. The eastern and western empires are ruled by incompetent young men who allow their German warlords to rule for them, but imperial elites conspire against the generals. Yul the Younger is a Saxon boy negotiating life in the empire with strong ties to his family in Germania. His father, Yul the Elder, sends Yul to a monastery school to learn the ways of the empire, with the father serving the empire as a quaestor (treasurer) in the east of Britannia. Yul the elder’s job is to make certain that the mostly German troopers of the Saxon Shore are fed, equipped, and paid, but Romano-British landlords are withholding taxes while enslaving Germans and building lavish country houses. Life in the monastic school at Verulamium (Saint Albans) proves difficult for Yul the Younger with monks insisting he give up his Germanic gods for Christ. He is also harassed by the entitled sons of British elites. Yul dares to make his escape with his best friend, a Pict, named Keaffer. Both enlist in the Brave Companions stationed at Othona as self-declared Emperor Flavius Claudius Constantine opts to invade Gaul to capture the purple and stop the Germanic tribes from crossing the Rhine Frontier to settle in the dying empire. Tall, blond, and broad, Yul joins the invasion of Europa. He also finds love and seeks revenge for the wrongs committed by Britons against his family and companions.

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  Baltic Mythology and Folklore

  Niina Niskanen

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  Embark on a journey into the mystical realm of Baltic mythology with this captivating audio book. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of gods and goddesses, where ancient legends come to life. From the powerful deities who shape the cosmos to the magical creatures that roam the lands, these stories will transport you to a world filled with wonder and intrigue. Let your imagination run wild as you listen to these mesmerizing narratives, perfect for both mythology enthusiasts and those seeking a fantastical escape from reality. 
  Baltic mythology covers a lot of gods, goddesses and magical beings. These stories from Lithuania and Latvia are filled with mythical creatures, mighty heroes, and heartbreaking tales and they show us glimpses into the past, the old way of life in the Baltic lands. What was life like in the farming communities, sacrificing to the gods and following the pagan wheel of the year. 
  In this book, you will learn about the history of Baltic gods and goddesses. The sun goddess Saule who, after riding in the sky landed in the sea with her beautiful stallions. The mighty sky god Dievas, who dressed up like an ancient Baltic lord, and Perkunas the Thunder god, were worshipped as the bringer of rain and the fertility of the land. People swore oaths in his name. Zemyna the mother earth, which Lithuanians and Latvians worshipped, kissed her and bid her good night.  
  Discover the captivating allure of Baltic mythology today.

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  History of Ohio: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  The history of Ohio is so much more than farms and factories. 
  Do you think there isn’t much to know about the US state of Ohio, or do you think you already know everything there is to know? Prepare to be amazed. Ohio is quite possibly the most important state in the United States and has a history as varied and as interesting as any ancient kingdom. The remains of ancient civilizations, the home of some of the richest human beings to ever live, grisly wars for domination, and epic struggles for freedom—Ohio’s history has it all. 
  From the first humans in Ohio to the great systems of canals and railroads to the development of space travel, Ohioans have been at the center of progress for many years. 
  Did you know that Ohio and Michigan were once at war? Did you know that the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth US presidents were all from Ohio? Did you know that ancient Ohioans built massive effigy mounds and that we’re only now discovering what they mean? 
  Ohio has an amazing story to tell the world; you just have to listen. Delve into this audiobook on the history of Ohio and learn more about:      The home to many well-known companies and brands, like Goodyear, Tide, Dawn, and Standard Oil;      The birthplace of eight US presidents;      Great Native American leaders like Tecumseh, Blue Jacket, and Little Turtle;      American generals like “Mad” Anthony Wayne, William Henry Harrison, and Ulysses S. Grant;      John D. Rockefeller’s rise to power;      The first flights of the Wright Brothers;      The home of astronauts John Glenn and Neil Armstrong; 
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  It's Too Late Now - The...

  A.A. Milne

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  With characteristic self-deprecating humour, A.A. Milne recalls the formative events of his life: from a blissfully happy childhood to the writing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. 
   
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  In his classic memoirs A. A. Milne, with his characteristic self-deprecating humour, recalls a blissfully happy childhood in the company of his brothers, and writes with touching affection about his father whom he adored. 
   
  From Westminster School he won a scholarship to Cambridge University where he edited the university magazine, Granta. He then went out into the world, determined to be a writer. He was assistant editor at Punch Magazine and enjoyed great success with his novels, plays and stories. And of course he is best remembered for his children's novels and verses featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. 
   
  This is both an account of how a writer was formed and a charming period piece on literary life – Milne met countless famous authors including H. G. Wells, J. M Barrie of Peter Pan fame and Rudyard Kipling. 
   
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  * Praise for It’s Too Late Now * 
   
  ‘A funny book, beautifully written’ NEIL GAIMAN 
   
  ‘A fascinating and insightful read into one of the greatest authors’ INDEPENDENT 
   
  ‘Warm and candid’ NEW YORK TIMES

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  Beyond Inclusion - How to Raise...

  Carrie Cherney Hahn

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  If the question is "How do you raise anti-ableist kids?" the answer is "Become anti-ableist and then model it through intention and action for your children."
  
  Parents want to be inclusive of their disabled and neurodivergent neighbors and want to pass these values along to their children. What holds them back is not having the education or experience on how to appropriately do this. Beyond Inclusion breaks down fifteen common forms of ableism, with explanations, examples, and first-person accounts. Doing better starts with knowledge.
  
  
  Author Carrie Cherney Hahn offers activities and perspectives that help parents understand the ableism that exists within them and supports their ability to process and dismantle it so that they can model anti-ableist practices for their kids. Each chapter offers children's resources that parents can use to nurture informed and anti-ableist ideals in their kids.
  
  Inclusion is actually the bare minimum. Our work is to show our children how to become more understanding, more accepting, and more appreciative of disabled and neurodivergent people.

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  We Need To Talk - The truth...

  Emily Hunt

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  'As inspiring as it is enraging, Emily Hunt turns trauma into action, exposing a criminal justice system that fails women, and a culture that enables violence against us. A rallying call for change, and a powerful lesson in perseverance from a woman who would not give up.' The Guardian 
  Emily was in a restaurant, having lunch with her father – the next thing she remembers is waking up, naked, in a strange hotel room, next to a man she did not know. She suspected she had been drugged and raped. She later found out she had been filmed without her consent. 
  What happened to her that night could have happened to anyone. What came next happens to far too many victims, as failures by the police, CPS and other parts of the system, led to Emily doubting she would ever find justice. 
  Six years after her attack, Emily is an adviser to the UK Government on sexual violence. Part memoir and part investigation, Emily shines a light on the fault lines of a system and a society that is failing rape victims. We Need To Talk looks at how rape is a mainstream, everyday problem deeply damaging victims, their families, their workplaces and the economy. 
  This is a conversation starter about why we don’t talk about rape; that the only cause of rape is rapists, not rape victims; who commits rape and why; the reasons why society defaults to blaming the victim; and ultimately how we need to change and humanise the way we talk about rape in order to truly hear and support victims and end the current epidemic of sexual violence.

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