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  Spain and the American...

  Editors Charles River

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  The American Revolution is replete with seminal moments that every American learns in school, from the “shot heard ‘round the world” to the Declaration of Independence, but the events that led up to the fighting at Lexington & Concord were borne out of 10 years of division between the British and their American colonies over everything from colonial representation in governments to taxation, the nature of searches, and the quartering of British regulars in private houses. From 1764-1775, a chain of events that included lightning rods like the Townshend Acts led to bloodshed in the form of the Boston Massacre, while the Tea Party became a symbol of nonviolent protest. 
  The political and military nature of the Revolutionary War was just as full of intrigue. While disorganized militias fought the Battles of Lexington & Concord, George Washington would lead the Continental Army in the field while men like Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and Benjamin Franklin negotiated overseas in France. French forces would play a crucial role at the end of the war, and the Treaty of Paris would conclude the Revolution with one last great surprise. 
  The British surrender at Yorktown marked the end of major operations during the conflict, and many are familiar with the major role the French forces played there, and the extent of France’s participation in general, but few know the extent of other countries’ participation in the American Revolution. Among the other European powers, few had as big an influence in the Americas as Spain, and the Spanish Empire, though declining by the late 18th century, still possessed colonial holdings in the region. In fact, through political intrigue and past military efforts, the Spanish would have a say across much of the future United States during this period, from Florida to New Orleans, and all of it impacted American history over the coming decades after the Revolutionary War ended.

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  A Just Economy in Times of...

  Timo Plutschinski

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  The world was and is in many areas in a turmoil: pandemic, war, energy scarcity, wheat price explosion, and many others. And everything is either impacted or has an impact on global economy. And on the top of it: Christians are in the midst of it. Therefore it matters how Christians think about the economy and act in the economy. It informs their choices as consumers and voters as well as entrepreneurs.The many crises also laid bare the injustices of our economic system and demonstrated that change is necessary. This publication presents reflections and ideas of Christians how to engage and bring change in our economy in light of these challenges. The many writers who contributed to this publication present their ideas from different angles. Nevertheless they clearly also converge when it comes to the direction we need to take.This book has been edited by Rev. Timo Plutschinski, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance´s Business Coalition.

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  MIDLIFE - Humanity's Secret Weapon

  Andrew Jamieson

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  Only two species of mammal have a post-reproductive life that lasts longer than their reproductive life: the killer whale, whose elders are able to sniff out food supplies over vast oceanic distances to keep their pods fed, and Homo sapiens. While the evolutionary purpose of the killer whale's extensive life seems clear, what is the point of ours?
  
  This was a question that intrigued psychoanalyst Carl Jung, who observed that if a culture is to maintain its deepest, profoundest roots while moving forward to embrace the challenges of historical and technological change, it needs to find an equilibrium between the energy, vigour and creativity of those in the ego-driven first half of life and the experience, dignity and wisdom of those in the second. But to make it to that second half of life, we need to traverse the dreaded 'middle years', when so many of us find ourselves discontent with our jobs, unhappy in our relationships and lamenting our fetishized youths.
  
  Drawing on history, psychology, science and literature, Jamieson shows just how ubiquitous, and crucial, the 'midlife crisis' is, and the devastating consequences for society at large if we continue to regard it as something we can, and should, avoid.

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  Vanished: The Disappearance of...

  Dylan Hunter

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  The Disappearance of Jack O'Sullivan 
  In the early hours of March 1st, 2024, Jack O'Sullivan—a recent Exeter University graduate—vanished without a trace. A promising young law student on the cusp of a bright future, Jack’s sudden disappearance in the heart of Bristol shocked his family, friends, and the entire community. 
  The search for Jack becomes a harrowing journey of hope, heartache, and unanswered questions. As his mother, Catherine, relentlessly pushes forward, the investigation unravels new clues, disturbing theories, and an unnerving silence that grows harder to bear with each passing day. With law enforcement struggling to piece together the fragments of Jack’s final moments, his family is forced to take matters into their own hands, confronting not only the unknown but also a network of misinformation and desperate attempts to derail the truth. 
  The Disappearance of Jack O'Sullivan is an emotional and gripping true story of a family’s pursuit of justice, their fight against a flawed system, and the power of community in the face of unimaginable loss. Will Jack’s story have the closure they seek—or is the truth something they’ll never find? 
  Listen, as the mystery unfolds and the relentless search for answers keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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  Leadership for Sustainability -...

  David Dixon

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  Mobilised by the rousing words and protests of Greta Thunberg, young people all over the globe are calling for more action to combat climate change and better protect their futures. Yet they cannot do this alone. They are reliant on people in positions of power to set the necessary changes in motion - and these people include their own school leaders operating within their own local communities.This book is a rallying cry for all schools to unleash their potential to deliver a brighter future for both their pupils and society at large.David Dixon draws on both his doctoral research and his 20 years' experience as a head teacher to set out how school leaders can embed eco-friendly practices in the day-to-day running of their schools that will also contribute to overall school improvement, including that recognised by inspectors.David weaves his guidance around the 'five Cs of sustainability' - captaincy, curriculum, campus, community and connections - to position sustainability as a natural vehicle for developing a type of fully integrated learning ecology and culture for the benefit of all.The book provides a detailed analysis of where we are now in terms of environmental impact, and lays out a road map to help schools move towards more effective eco-friendly provision. It shares practical examples of sustainability in schools and how these contribute to school improvement in the wider, more conventional sense too. Furthermore, each chapter concludes with a series of suggested strategies to encourage further thought and discussions among school stakeholders.Suitable for school leaders, teachers and teacher trainers - in both primary and secondary settings - and for any professionals who work in schools on environmental education or improvement projects.

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  Weaponizing Non-Human Technology...

  Brian Anderson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  WEAPONIZING NON-HUMAN TECHNOLOGY: A Groundbreaking Investigation Into The Biggest Cover-Up In American History. When decorated military officers testify under oath about crash retrievals and non-human technology, when intelligence officials risk careers to expose illegal programs, when defense contractors kill disclosure legislation—this isn't science fiction. It's the biggest cover-up in American history.  
  Featured on Apple TV, History Channel, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu! 
  THIS ISN'T ABOUT ALIENS. IT'S ABOUT POWER, MONEY, AND CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS. This isn't about whether extraterrestrial life exists. It's about who controls the technology and who profits from keeping it secret. 
  Meet the Whistleblowers: David Grusch, intelligence officer whose crash retrieval testimony was deemed credible and urgent. Commander David Fravor, Top Gun pilot who witnessed the Tic Tac UAP. Ryan Graves, fighter pilot who encountered UAPs daily. Luis Elizondo, Pentagon official who ran the secret UFO program. Plus Chris Mellon, George Knapp, Ross Coulthart, and more. 
  What This Investigation Reveals: How Special Access UAP Programs operate beyond congressional oversight with billions in untraceable spending. The five observables that define UAP technology. Why Mike Turner and Mike Rogers gutted the UAP Disclosure Act after receiving millions from defense contractors. What's been weaponized from reverse-engineering at Skunk Works. The constitutional crisis of secret programs spending taxpayer money. 
  FOLLOW THE MONEY. FOLLOW THE BLOCKERS. FOLLOW THE TRUTH. Based on sworn congressional testimony exposing financial incentives driving secrecy. Featured in Dan Farah's documentary Age of Disclosure on Amazon Prime Video. The secrecy system is collapsing.

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