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  The Faith of Our Fathers

  James Gibbons

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  The Faith of Our Fathers: A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ is a book published in 1876 by archbishop James Gibbons, which became a best-selling conversion manual in the United States, and by 1980 was in its 111th printing. (From the preface) “The object of this little volume is to present in a plain and practical form an exposition and vindication of the principal tenets of the Catholic Church. It was thought sufficient to devote but a brief space to such Catholic doctrines and practices as are happily admitted by Protestants, while those that are controverted by them are more elaborately elucidated......As his chief aim has been to bring home the truths of the Catholic faith to our separated brethren, who generally accept the Scripture as the only source of authority in religious matters, he has endeavored to fortify his statements by abundant reference to the sacred text. He has thought proper, however, to add frequent quotations from the early Fathers, whose testimony, at least as witnesses of the faith of their times, must be accepted even by those who call in question their personal authority.” (Summary from Wikipedia with quotes from the preface of this volume.)

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  Sherman Makes Georgia Howl: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Both Grant and Sherman shared the same theory of war: anything that might help the enemy's war effort should be considered a military target. After the Atlanta campaign, Grant explained to Sherman that the Confederates must be “demoralized and left without hope,” and he instructed Sherman, “Take all provisions, forage and stock wanted for the use of your command. Such as cannot be consumed, destroy. Leave the valley so barren that crows flying over it...will have to carry their provender with them.” This strategy sought the total economic collapse of the South, as well as completely disabling the South’s capability of fielding armies. In addition to the wholesale plundering of Southern resources, including taking them from civilians, the Union reversed its policy of swapping prisoners, realizing it had a far bigger reserve of manpower than the South. The Atlanta Campaign was a perfect example of this, as both sides lost about the same number of casualties. By September 1864, however, Sherman still had about 80,000 men, while Hood’s army was reduced to about 30,000. 
  Following the design of Grant's innovative and successful Vicksburg Campaign, Sherman's armies eliminated their need for traditional supply lines by living off the land. 	Ultimately, Sherman’s armies cut a path of abject destruction 60 miles wide and 300 hundred miles long from Atlanta to Savannah, which some likened to a Biblical blight. And as Sherman had intended, he did indeed made Georgia “howl.”  
  Due in large part to the March to the Sea, Sherman remains controversial across much of the United States today. The South considered him akin to a terrorist and adamantly insisted that he was violating the norms of warfare by targeting civilians. In many ways, Sherman is still the scourge of the South nearly 160 years after he vowed to make Georgia howl.  

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  American Gun - A History of the...

  Chris Kyle, William Doyle

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  THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER 
  Join Chris Kyle on a fascinating journey to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) 
  Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. 
  Featuring a foreword and afterword by Chris's wife, Taya Kyle, and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.

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  Demon's Servitude - Book 2

  Carol East

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  The Sorceress Alysia is back with mischievous intent and experimenting with Mirror Magic, as well as taking on an Apprentice and having to fend off demon's who are determined to take her down. 
   
  Authors note: I just wanted to let my readers know that I made a mistake when I released this book. I named it part 4, 5 and 6, which although accurate confused a lot of people. What I should have named it was "Demon's Servitude - Book 2" because it represents a follow-up to the first book. I've now changed it. 
   
  This story is graphic in nature and is intended for adults only. All characters depicted are 18 or older. Enjoy

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  Duct-tape Community - Hope for...

  Jim Herbst

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  In a country of critics and where shouting and snarky tweets dominate public communication, neighborliness is in short supply.  Duct-tape Community - Hope for Neighborliness in an Unequal World finds it in the most unexpected places, from public housing janitors to farmers in overalls. Hope for better community can be found from the inspiring stories of the seemingly powerless and unknown. Duct-tape Community is a declaration that community takes two resolves: one to make the world a fairer place and a second to be neighborly in one that isn't.

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  Decoding Body Language: Crack...

  Eric Holt

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  The Definitive Guide to Unraveling the World of Nonverbal Communication! 
  Have you always wondered what is really going on in someone’s mind? 
  Do you feel like some people’s actions speak louder than words? 
  Do you want to learn how to protect yourself against harmful dark psychology tactics? 
  Don't miss the opportunity to transform your interactions and revolutionize your understanding of human behavior! 
  Inside this captivating audiobook, you'll discover:The Code of Human Behavior: Dive into the fascinating realm of nonverbal cues, gestures, and facial expressions. Learn how to decipher hidden messages and interpret the language of the body.Lightning-fast observation skills: Learn to spot micro-expressions, subtle shifts in body language, and tone of voice to uncover the true emotions and intentions behind every interaction.Manipulation and Dark Psychology explained: Understand how they can be used ethically to protect yourself from manipulation and deceit while developing the ability to influence others positively.Pro persuasion skills: Discover the psychological triggers, linguistic patterns, and subconscious techniques that will allow you to predict and influence behavior. 
  This is not just a theoretical exploration of nonverbal communication — it's a hands-on guide that empowers you to apply these skills in real-life scenarios. Sharpen your ability to decode body language, read people like an open book, and build stronger connections. 
  Step into a world where every gesture, every expression, and every movement reveals its hidden meaning.Start Decoding the Mysteries of Human Behavior and Take Control of Your Interactions Today!

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