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  The Alice Crimmins Case

  Anais Renevier

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  New York, Summer of 1965. 
   
   
   
  One hot summer, two young children disappeared from their first-floor apartment in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. Their mother, Alice Crimmins, reported them missing to the police. Later that day, the body of four-year-old Missy was found in a vacant lot, showing signs of having been strangled. The body of five-year-old Eddie, Jr., was found several days later. 
   
   
   
  Police were immediately suspicious of the mother. Recently divorced, with teased red hair and heavy makeup, Alice Crimmins did not fit the maternal ideal held by the predominantly Catholic police detectives on the case. Her every action was scrutinized: Was she behaving like a grief-stricken mother or like a coldhearted killer? After three years of police surveillance, Alice was charged with the murder of her children in 1968 in a highly publicized trial. Ultimately found guilty of manslaughter, Alice spent a decade in prison before being released on parole in 1977. 
   
   
   
  But was she truly guilty, or just the victim of police bias and misogynistic judgment? Journalist Anaïs Renevier revisits the case, exploring one of the most famous and divisive trials in recent American history.

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  Trail of Tears - The Cruel...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Trail of Tears was a harrowing series of forced relocations that took place between 1830 and 1850, impacting approximately 60,000 American Indians from the so-called "Five Civilized Tribes." These tribes, which included the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations, were driven from their ancestral lands in the Southeastern United States to designated areas west of the Mississippi River, an event orchestrated by the United States government. The forced removal was the culmination of a decades-long process of ethnic cleansing that occurred gradually, as tribes were stripped of their homelands, cultural identities, and livelihoods. Alongside them, thousands of African American slaves owned by these tribes were also relocated, compounding the tragedy. 
  The Indian Removal Act, passed in 1830, paved the way for the systematic relocation of these tribes. It was during this period that the Cherokee removal in 1838—often considered the most infamous and final forced relocation east of the Mississippi—occurred. This event was largely triggered by the discovery of gold in Dahlonega, Georgia, in 1828, which sparked the Georgia Gold Rush. The prospect of wealth led state officials and settlers to covet Cherokee land, ultimately resulting in the forced march to the newly designated "Indian Territory" in what is now Oklahoma.

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  On the Trail of Scotland's Myths...

  Stuart McHardy

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  A journey through Scotland's past from the earliest times through the medium of the awe-inspiring stories that were at the heart of our ancestors' traditions and beliefs.
  As the art of storytelling bursts into new flower, many tales are being told again as they once were. As On the Trail of Scotland's Myths and Legends unfolds, mythical animals, supernatural beings, heroes, giants and goddesses come alive and walk Scotland's rich landscape as they did in the time of the Scots, Gaelic and Norse speakers of the past.
  Visiting over 170 sites across Scotland, Stuart McHardy traces the lore of our ancestors, connecting ancient beliefs with traditions still alive today. Presenting a new picture of who the Scots are and where they have come from, this book provides an insight into a unique tradition of myth, legend and folklore that has marked the language and landscape of Scotland.

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  Raise Resilience - Teach Your...

  Lucy Bailey, Voula Tsoflias

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  This practical self–help guide introduces “Psychological Fitness”—a powerful combination of mental resilience and emotional well–being that can transform how your child navigates life’s challenges. It provides brain training methods that parents and teachers can adopt and use to foster skills and knowledge in children and young people, so they can successfully navigate this uncertain and ever–changing world. 
  Sharing simple, proven techniques developed over two decades of successful programs with children and young people, you will find easy–to–implement tools that will help them express their worries and build their own solutions, alongside effective brain training methods that promote both mental and physical health. These will empower you to help your teenagers embrace their unique identity and develop crucial life skills. Through practical exercises, they will build a foundation of resilient thinking, emotional awareness, optimism, and empathy—essential abilities that support their well-being now and throughout adulthood. 
  Whether you’re a parent or work with children professionally, this straightforward guide offers life–changing opportunities to support the young people in your care. The refreshingly simple techniques can be implemented right away, creating lasting positive impacts on mental and emotional health.

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  Battle of Crécy The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal claims that dated back centuries. Furthermore, the English and French remained adversaries for nearly 400 years after it ended. 
  That said, the war was transformative in many respects, and the impact it had on the geopolitical situation of Europe cannot be overstated. While some might think of the war as being a continuation of the feudal tradition of knights and peasants, the Hundred Years’ War revolutionized European warfare, and it truly helped to usher in the concept of nationalism on the continent. In England, it is remembered as a period of grandeur and success, even though the English lost the war and huge swathes of territory with it, while the French remember it as a strategic victory that ensured the continued independence of France and the denial of English hegemony. The legacy of the war has lived on ever since, helping determine how England became politically severed from the continent, how the knightly chivalric tradition slid into irrelevance, and how battlefield dominance can still leave a nation a loser in war. 
  Indeed, nothing characterized that dominance quite like the campaign that culminated with the Battle of Crécy, where the English used their diverse forces to maximum effect to defeat the French, a victory that allowed the English to eventually take and hold Calais. For about two centuries, Calais would remain the last foothold England retained on the continent, and the famous Tudor King Henry VIII conducted one of the last campaigns of his life in an effort to maintain it. 

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  The Story of Philosophy Francis...

  Will Durant

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  "The Story of Philosophy: Francis Bacon" by Will Durant offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophical contributions of Francis Bacon, one of the most influential figures in the development of modern science and philosophy.
  In this illuminating work, Durant delves into Bacon's upbringing, education, and intellectual pursuits, providing readers with a detailed portrait of his life and times. He examines Bacon's major philosophical works, including "Novum Organum" and "The Advancement of Learning," offering insights into Bacon's innovative approach to knowledge and scientific inquiry.
  Durant explores Bacon's rejection of the traditional Aristotelian method of deductive reasoning in favor of empirical observation and inductive reasoning. He discusses Bacon's belief in the importance of experimentation and the systematic collection of data as the foundation of scientific progress.
  Through engaging prose and meticulous research, Durant illuminates Bacon's contributions to various fields of inquiry, including natural philosophy, politics, and education. He highlights Bacon's vision of science as a means of improving human life and advancing civilization, emphasizing his advocacy for the practical application of scientific knowledge for the betterment of society.
  "The Story of Philosophy: Francis Bacon" is not only a biography of Bacon but also a study of his enduring legacy. Durant situates Bacon within the broader context of Renaissance humanism and the scientific revolution, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the intellectual currents of his time.
  Accessible to both scholars and general readers, "The Story of Philosophy: Francis Bacon" is a compelling exploration of one of history's most influential thinkers. Durant's insightful analysis and engaging narrative style make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, science, or the Enlightenment era.

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