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  On the Trail of Robert the Bruce

  David Ross

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  This book charts the story of Scotland's hero-king from his boyhood, through his days of indecision as Scotland suffered under the English yoke, to his assumption of the crown exactly six months after the death of William Wallace. Here is the astonishing blow by blow account of how, against fearful odds, Bruce led the Scots to win their greatest ever victory. Bannockburn was not the end of the story. The war against English oppression lasted another 14 years. Bruce lived just long enough to see his dreams of an independent Scotland come to fruition in 1328 with the signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh.
  67 places to visit in Scotland and elsewhere
  One general map, three location maps and a map of Bruce-connected sites in Ireland
  ~Bannockburn battle plan
  Drawings and reproductions of rarely seen illustrations
  The trail leads us to Bruce sites in Scotland, many of the little known and forgotten battle sites in northern England, and as far afield as the Bruce monuments in Andalusia and Jerusalem. On the Trail of Robert the Bruce is not all blood and gore. It brings out the love and laughter, pain and passion of one of the great eras of Scottish history.

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  Who Is a Worthy Mother? - An...

  Rebecca Wellington

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  Nearly every person in the United States is affected by adoption. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the renewed debate over women's reproductive rights places an even greater emphasis on adoption. Wellington's timely—and deeply researched—account amplifies previously marginalized voices and exposes the social and racial biases embedded in the United States' adoption industry. 
   
   
   
  The history of adoption is rarely told from an adoptee's perspective. Wellington remedies this gap by framing the chronicle of adoption in America using her own life story. As she reckons with the pain and unanswered questions of her own experience, she explores broader issues surrounding adoption in the United States, including changing legal policies, sterilization and compulsory relinquishment programs, forced assimilation of babies of color and Indigenous babies adopted into white families, and other liabilities. 
   
   
   
  According to Wellington, US adoption practices in America are shrouded in secrecy, for they frequently cast shame on unmarried women, women struggling with fertility, and "illegitimate" babies and children. As the United States once again finds itself embroiled in heated disputes over women's bodily autonomy Wellington's book offers a unique and much-needed frame of reference.

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  The Unraveling - Reflections on...

  Bob Bauer, Jon Meacham

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  Essential for anyone interested in modern American politics, get the book that former President Barack Obama on X calls "a deeply thoughtful book" and says, "couldn't be a more timely read." 
   
   
   
  Part memoir, part rumination on the declining moral compass of the American political class, The Unraveling is the first book to place restoring political ethics at the center of the renewal of American democracy. Politics is a brutal game, but Bauer asks where does the line fall between the "hardball" of politics and attacks on the very foundation of democracy? Looking back on foryt-six years in the political arena, Bauer tries to better grasp what has gone wrong and to understand what shaped his own decisions and actions. He offers anecdotes, perspectives, and insights that are vitally relevant in our world today, including efforts in 2020 (and 2024) to defend our democratic system of elections from attack and distrust, and the struggles with social media, such as Meta, to combat disinformation in a post-truth politics. He writes about the various personal experiences along the way—the highs, the lows, and the absurd. Bauer presents a smart and serious look at our political culture and the role that he has played in shaping it. The Unraveling will be essential for anyone interested in American politics of the last fifty years—and the next.

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  Bone Voyage - Following One...

  Mark Klaassen

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  For over three decades, Dr. Mark Klaassen has dedicated his life to healing patients, strengthening families, and living his faith. In Bone Voyage, he shares captivating stories from the operating room and beyond—from the joy of seeing an Amish farmer dance again to overcoming the challenges of pioneering surgeries that others deemed impossible.

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  The Serial Killer's Apprentice -...

  Katherine Ramsland, Tracy Ullman

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  Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr. was only fourteen when he first became entangled with serial rapist and murderer Dean Corll in 1971. Fellow Houston, Texas, teenager David Brooks had already been ensnared by the charming older man, bribed with cash to help lure boys to Corll's home. Corll baited Henley with the same deal he'd given Brooks: $200 for each boy they could bring him. 
   
   
   
  Henley didn't understand the full extent of what he had signed up for at first. But once he started, Corll convinced him that he had crossed the line of no return and had to not only procure boys but help kill them and dispose of the bodies, as well. When Henley first took a life, he felt doomed. By the time he was seventeen, he'd helped with multiple murders and believed he'd be killed, too. But on August 8, 1973, he picked up a gun and shot Corll. When he turned himself in, Henley showed police where he and Brooks had buried Corll's victims in mass graves. 
   
   
   
  The Serial Killer's Apprentice tells the story of Corll and his accomplices in its fullest form to date. It also explores the concept of "mur-dar" (the predator's instinct for exploitable kids), current neuroscience about adolescent brain vulnerabilities, the role of compartmentalization, the dynamic of a murder apprenticeship, and how tales like Henley's can aid with early intervention.

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  On Dreams - Aristotle’s...

  Aristotle

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  What if you could decode your dreams to gain clarity, inspiration, and profound insights about your life? 
  In this classic treatise, Aristotle investigates the mysterious realm of dreams, exploring their origins, nature, and significance. Adapted for modern readers, this work merges philosophical curiosity with early scientific thought, guiding you toward a deeper appreciation of how dreams reflect our minds, experiences, and innermost thoughts. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:The possible functions and causes of dreamingAristotle’s early scientific approach to interpreting dream phenomenaHow dreams link to memory, perception, and imaginationTimeless perspectives that resonate with modern psychological studies 
  Imagine tapping into the wisdom of your subconscious for problem-solving, creativity, and personal growth. Aristotle’s analysis offers a unique window into the mind’s nightly theater, providing timeless ideas that remain startlingly relevant. 
  Open the door to the hidden world of your dreams. Get your copy now and begin a fascinating exploration of the mind’s nocturnal narratives.

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