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  Attack on Pearl Harbor: America...

  Liam Dale

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  On December 7th 1941 as World War II raged, the focus of attention was snatched from the battlefields of Europe and diverted to the smoke and flames rising from the American Naval Base in Hawaii, Pearl Harbor. The Empire of the Rising Sun had finally struck, piercing the heart of the US navy in a bid to ensure that their plans for an Asian Empire, every bit as ambitious as Adolf Hitler’s Thousand Year Reich, were not threatened. 
   
  But as the injured were rushed to safety and America reeled from the shock of the Japanese attack, those battling against Hitler, most notably Winston Churchill and the people of Great Britain, were able to find some comfort in the tragedy, because America’s President, Franklin D Roosevelt, could now justify bringing the United States into the war. 
   
  The story of Pearl Harbor may have been told many times, but it’s nonetheless always fascinating and in this journal, we will have the opportunity to revisit the events of that monumental day as they unfolded, from the bombing of the USS Panay to the attack on Pearl itself, while discovering the reasons why the Japanese fleets travelled far across the ocean, to pick a fight with World War II’s sleeping giant.

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  The Jesuits in the United States...

  S.J. David J. Collins

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  The history of America cannot be told without the history of religion, the history of American religion cannot be told without the history of Catholicism, and the history of Catholicism in America cannot be told without the history of Jesuits in America. 
   
   
   
  Jesuits in the United States offers a panoramic overview of the Jesuit order in the United States from the colonial era to the present. David J. Collins, SJ, describes the development of the Jesuit order in the US against the background of American religious, cultural, and social history. He covers the papacy's suppression of the order and its restoration period. The author also compares Jesuit activities in the US to those in Europe and, by the twentieth century, to those around the world, as the political and religious connections between the US and the world, especially Latin America, grow. Collins also reflects on the future of the order in light of its past. 
   
   
   
  Listeners familiar with the Jesuit tradition and those who are new to it will learn from this book's distinctive and modern perspective—using twenty-first century scholarship on Jesuit slaveholding, the sexual abuse crisis, and other contemporary issues—on 500 years of Jesuit history in the United States.

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  Stealing My Religion - Not Just...

  Liz Bucar

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  We think we know cultural appropriation when we see it. Blackface or Native American headdresses as Halloween costumes—these clearly give offense. But what about Cardi B posing as the Hindu goddess Durga in a Reebok ad, AA's twelve-step invocation of God, or the earnest namaste you utter at the end of yoga class? 
   
   
   
  Liz Bucar unpacks the ethical dilemmas of a messy form of cultural appropriation: the borrowing of religious doctrines, rituals, and dress for political, economic, and therapeutic reasons. Does borrowing from another's religion harm believers? Bucar sees religion as an especially vexing arena for appropriation debates because faiths overlap and imitate each other and because diversity within religious groups scrambles our sense of who is an insider and who is not. 
   
   
   
  Stealing My Religion guides us through three revealing case studies—the hijab as a feminist signal of Muslim allyship, a study abroad "pilgrimage" on the Camino de Santiago, and the commodification of yoga in the West. Reflecting on her own missteps, Bucar comes to a surprising conclusion: the way to avoid religious appropriation isn't to borrow less but to borrow more—to become deeply invested in learning the roots and diverse meanings of our enthusiasms.

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  NumBots Scrapheap Stories - A...

  Tor Caldwell

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  When the rest of the NumBots sign up to the Robo Dancing Show, NinjaBot can't wait to perform. However, he soon realises it's not easy getting up on stage...
  
  At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
  
  Ninja and the Dance Show is a story that encourages children to try something new, even if it means stepping out of their comfort zone. For children, learning to overcome fears is an empowering experience, and something which is vital to their learning.
  
  We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centred around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in maths, but in all areas of development. You can access the activities in the Downloads section on the NumBots website.
  
  NumBots is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.

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  Bound to You - First Time Gay

  Randy Manners

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  Anders and Reggie are on a mission. 
    
  There is a mountain to be climbed. The two hunky, outdoorsy, best friends lace up their boots and hump it up the path. 
    
  After the loss of a dear friend, they have vowed to live life to its fullest – to tackle their bucket list – and to not hold back on their desires. 
    
  One screwed up weather forecast and a jacked ankle later… and holding back on their desires is becoming a pretty intimate affair. The two best friends find themselves taking shelter in close quarters – and one another – for an unexpected first time gay love connection. 
    
  PSA: This book contains man on man seduction, palms on shafts, partner pleasure, mouths on heads, and sweet, sweet first time back porch lovin’.

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  The Mayan Empire - A captivating...

  Days of History

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  Discover the captivating culture and history of the Ancient Maya!  
  ·      Uncover the secrets of the Ancient Maya – their cities, kings, religious rituals, and more 
  ·      Delve into the captivating culture, architecture, and history of the Maya 
  ·      Explore the mysteries of the Maya calendar and astronomy 
  ·      Learn about the Maya practice of human sacrifice 
  ·      Discover the influence the Maya civilization has had on modern-day culture 
  Unlock the secrets of the Maya civilization, from the rise and fall of their cities to the complexities of their religious rituals. Through this book, you will explore the mysteries of the Maya calendar and astronomy, learn about their practice of human sacrifice, and uncover the influence the Maya civilization has had on modern-day culture. This book is the perfect guide to unlocking the secrets of the Ancient Maya. Whether you're a student, scholar, or adventurer, you'll discover a captivating culture and history that is sure to captivate your imagination. 
  Get your copy of this book today and unlock the secrets of this mysterious civilization.

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