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  Stephen Decatur: The Life and...

  Charles River Editors

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  "Our country, right or wrong.” – Stephen Decatur 
  	Between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the United States engaged in several wars that have mostly been overlooked. The War of 1812 is one of America’s forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually none of either side’s war aims) has also ensured that it is often given merely a cursory overview. Great Britain, as the leader of several coalitions of conservative European countries trying to isolate and snuff out the revolutionary spirit and the ambitions of Napoleon, had been at war with France almost continuously since 1792. Under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) and James Madison (1809-1817), the United States tried to steer a course that would keep it from being drawn into the European war and defend its neutrality on the high seas. However, both Britain and France wanted to hurt the other side economically by keeping goods out of their enemy’s hands. Thus, they did not faithfully respect the rights of neutral nations. The British government in 1807 had issued the “Orders in Council,” which enforced a naval blockade against France, and with a shortage of seamen to man the Royal Navy, Britain also felt justified in stopping and sometimes firing on ships flying the American flag in the name of apprehending escaped British sailors. In the same vein, American shipping was disrupted by piracy across the globe, especially in the Mediterranean, leading to multiple conflicts known as the Barbary Wars.  
  	Americans had few things to celebrate during the Barbary Wars or the War of 1812, but one of them was the growing prestige of the U.S. Navy, and among those who were instrumental in its development, few were as influential as Stephen Decatur Jr. Decatur had an impact on nearly every war America fought in between the 1780s until his death in 1820, and his stardom ensured that he was a fixture among Washington, D.C.’s elite in his own lifetime.

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  Everything I Never Told You - A...

  Patrice M Foster

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  Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? This heart-wrenching novel tells the story of a mother asking herself just that. Her children have grown up and aren’t dependant on her, and so she finds herself left alone with her thoughts – many of them fond memories, others are thoughts of regret. Had she gotten things right as a mother?  
  Follow this woman’s life – right from when she becomes pregnant – as she faces the everyday battles known only to single parents. How does one win the battle between needing to be loved and needing to love?  
  This reflective novel is more than just a story; it’s a true-to-life confession that parents across the globe can learn from and relate to. 

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  I Saw the Moon Rise Clear

  Thomas More

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  Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of "The Minstrel Boy" and "The Last Rose of Summer".Moore is often considered Ireland's National Bard and is to Ireland what Robert Burns is to Scotland. (Wikipedia )

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  The Best Guide About Pit Bulls -...

  Alex Diaz

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  "One of the best Guide to Pit Bulls 
  This comprehensive guide answers every question you may have including: 
  I would like to get a Pit bull is it right for me? 
  How can I train my Pit bull? 
  If I make a Mistake what should I do to Fix it? 
  Picking a Pit Bull 
  Preparing your House for your Pit Bull 
  Taking Your Pit Bull Home 
  Puppy Parenting 
  Housetraining 
  Socializing with People and Animals 
  Pit Bulls and Your Other Pets 
  Workout 
  Training your Pit Bull 
  Dealing With Unwanted Behaviors 
  Basic Commands 
  Advanced Commands 
  Traveling with Pit Bulls 
  Grooming your Pit Bull 
  Nutrition and Healthcare"

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  Hemingway in Spain

  David P. Reiter

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  The source book for the film Hemingway in Spain, this hybrid work melds several Hemingway “voices", the author, the “Hemingway Hero”, and the author projecting the Hemingway consciousness and aesthetic on a contemporary Spanish landscape."The poems stitch you into a tapestry...with loose threads left hanging just to trip you up if you become complacent.” Bev Braune, Australian Book Review.

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  Stories of Inventors

  Russell Doubleday

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  Doubleday chronicles the history of everyday inventions that form the foundation of technology now common through the world. While some of the inventions are no longer used, each example shows how inventors contributed to technology through perseverance, inspiration and clever observations. In each chapter, he gives a clear, understandable background of the technology.Many of the now outdated inventions may have inspired later inventions by meeting emerging demands. For example, Edison's filament bulb is now being phased out by more efficient CFL's, but Edison's contribution to indoor lighting likewise removed the need for inefficient gas-burning lamps. While trains for carrying mail and freight have largely been replaced by more nimble semi trailers, one example shows how technology can translate from ground to air travel. Trains with curved pipes that scooped water to refill reservoirs could be controlled from the train engine-cab without stopping, and mirrors the in-flight refueling systems that keep aircraft flying without the need to land. Although computers have replaced typewriters, word processing programs and web browsers justify text with similar algorithms. (Summary By LivelyHive)

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