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  Texas Revolution and...

  Editors Charles River

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  The most important war of all for Texas came in the early 19th century, and the common story heard in America is about rebellion against intolerance, oppression and Mexican cruelty. The Battle of the Alamo in particular, surrounded by legend and testimonies of heroism, is a textbook example of the fight for freedom, comparable to the Jewish defenders during the Roman siege at Masada. The words "martyrs" and "Mexican tyranny" are almost always present in the recounts, and “Remember the Alamo!” is both a slogan of self-glorification and martyrdom that remains one of the most famous phrases in America. 	Texas formally asked to be annexed by the United States in 1845. This annexation angered the Mexican government, which still considered Texas to be part of its territory. Mexico had previously warned that the annexation of Texas would cause Mexico to declare war on the United States.  
  	When a Mexican patrol attacked American cavalry in the disputed area north of the Rio Grande, President Polk went to Congress for a declaration of war. The declaration passed on May 13, 1846. The war against Mexico was unpopular with the opposition Whig party, especially in the North. Opponents of the war denounced it as a war of aggression, and denied that there had been a valid reason for war.	Small American military units were quickly able to occupy key points in California, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. Although California was sparsely populated, some Mexican inhabitants formed an effective resistance which was eventually put down in 1847 by American reinforcements. Subsequently, a larger American army was sent to invade central Mexico, and managed to capture the Mexican capital, Mexico City, on September 13, 1847. News of the capital falling caused it to retreat to try to retake the capital. After the defeat of the last Mexican army, major hostilities ended.

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  Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is...

  PhD MaryCatherine McDonald

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  A profound new approach to healing trauma, grounded in a radical reframing of how we understand this nearly universal experienceFor centuries, we’ve been taught that being traumatized means we are somehow broken—and that trauma only happens to people who are too fragile or flawed to deal with hardship. But as a researcher, teacher, and survivor, Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald has learned that the only thing broken is our society’s understanding of trauma. “The body’s trauma response is designed to save our lives—and it does,” she says. “It’s not a sign of weakness, but of our function, strength, and amazing resilience.”With Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong, Dr. McDonald overturns the misconceptions about trauma with the latest evidence from neuroscience and psychology—and shares tested practices and tools to help you work with your body’s coping mechanisms to accelerate healing. Here, you’ll explore:• What is trauma? The latest science that undoes the stigmas of shame, blame, and humiliation• Moral injury—having our basic sense of how the world should work overturned• The truth about triggers—what they really are and how they can guide the healing journey• Traumatic patterns—new findings to help break free from recurring habits and toxic dynamics• Why we can always rewrite our inner narratives, no matter how much time has passed• Finding a “relational home” for trauma—how we can help each other return to wholenessDr. McDonald’s case studies reveal the many ways trauma can manifest and persist in our lives, yet there’s one factor every case has in common: the trauma response itself reveals the path to healing. “Our traumatic experiences reveal that we can be bent, dented, or bruised,” she says, “but we cannot be broken.” For anyone who has gone through trauma or wants to help others who are struggling, here is an empowering resource for finding our way home to our bodies, rebuilding our relationships, and returning to full engagement with life.

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  Wild History - Journeys into...

  James Crawford

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  From the presenter of BBC Radio 4's Take Four Books
  You scramble up over the dunes of an isolated beach. You climb to the summit of a lonely hill. You pick your way through the eerie hush of a forest. And then you find them. The traces of the past. Perhaps they are marked by a tiny symbol on your map, perhaps not. There are no plaques to explain their fading presence before you, nothing to account for what they once were – who made them, lived in them or abandoned them. Now they are merged with the landscape. They are being reclaimed by nature. They are wild history.
  In this book acclaimed author and presenter James Crawford introduces many such places all over the country, from the ruins of prehistoric forts and ancient, arcane burial sites, to abandoned bothies and boathouses, and the derelict traces of old, faded industry.
  Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month for April 2025
  Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards
  Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize
   
  PRAISE FOR JAMES CRAWFORD
  The Edge of the Plain: How Borders Make and Break Our World
  'Crawford travels widely to make his points in a text reminiscent of those of Barry Lopez or Robert Macfarlane . . . A thoughtful consideration of the imaginary lines that hold meaning for so many' - Kirkus Reviews
  'Crawford's essays, through vivid accounts of historical episodes and contemporary problems, illuminate how the world acquired its current shape . . . Eye-opening' - Literary Review
  Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History's Greatest Buildings
  'Conveys superbly these absorbing tales of hubris, power, violence and decay' - Sunday Times
  'Witty and memorable . . . moving as well as myth-busting' - Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement
  Scotland from the Sky
  'A stunning combination of aviation adventure and historical detective work' - Press and Journal
  'Crawford is a genuine, risk-taking adventurer' - Daily Express

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  Clouds - The Comic Portrait of...

  Aristophanes, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the greatest threat to society wasn’t ignorance—but cleverness without conscience? 
  Clouds by Aristophanes is a scathing comedic masterpiece that lampoons Socratic philosophy and the Athenian obsession with rhetorical trickery. This modern translation revives the wit, rhythm, and political punch of Aristophanes’ classic play, in which a debt-ridden father seeks to cheat his way to freedom by mastering the art of deceit—under the tutelage of a ridiculous, cloud-dwelling Socrates. 
  What you’ll discover inside: 
  •	A satirical comedy skewering philosophy, education, and generational conflict 
  •	A wildly irreverent portrait of Socrates and his absurd “Thinkery” 
  •	A sharp critique of sophistry, relativism, and rhetorical manipulation 
  •	A lively and accessible modern translation of Aristophanes’ classic 
  Join the riotous drama where logic tangles, thunder rumbles, and the line between wisdom and foolishness vanishes in the clouds.

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  Little Red Riding Hood -...

  The Brothers Grimm, Ana González

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  The Traditional Fairy Tale Little Red Riding Hood adapted for children and narrated in Spanish and English. Excellent for kids and adults all levels. Narrated in a slow pace by a Spanish native speaker. The Audio includes a keyword list and three questions at the end to motivate conversation. Hope you enjoy them. !Vamos allá!  Let´s go!

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  The Invisible Coup - How...

  Patterson Stanley

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  Every day, ICE arrests hundreds of illegal immigrants with criminal records—murderers, rapists, gang members who didn't just arrive, they were sent here. While Americans debate what happens after immigrants arrive, almost no one asks the critical question: Who is sending them, and why?
   
  The invisible coup is happening in plain sight. Over 10 million border encounters occurred between 2021 and 2024. Chinese nationals crossing illegally increased 7,300% in three years. Fentanyl killed 74,000 Americans in 2023. Your tax dollars fund NGOs facilitating the illegal immigration that federal law prohibits. This isn't incompetence—it's coordinated transfer of sovereignty so systematic that even victims can't name it.
   
  This explosive investigation reveals who profits from border chaos: Politicians accepting millions from industries dependent on cheap labor. Corporate CEOs suppressing American wages while lobbying for open borders. NGO executives building billion-dollar empires on government contracts. Mexican cartels earning $13 billion annually from human smuggling. Chinese intelligence positioning military-age males throughout America without vetting. Foreign governments weaponizing migration against U.S. interests.
   
  Discover how politicians rotate between government and lucrative advocacy roles, profiting from the sovereignty they sell. Learn which corporations fund immigration expansion while their workers face wage suppression. See tax documents proving NGOs receive billions in taxpayer funds while advocating against enforcement. Understand how census manipulation redistributes congressional power based on non-citizen populations. Read documented evidence of coordination between elites, NGOs, cartels, and foreign adversaries—each pursuing different goals but achieving the same result: America's borders erased.

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