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  The Hitler Bloodline -...

  David Gardner

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  The astounding story of the quest to find the living descendants of the most monstrous tyrant in history - Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler was one of six children born to his mother, and one of eight born to his father from two of his three marriages. Alois Hitler, né Schicklgruber, was an official of the Austrian customs service, and the combination of an imperial uniform and a severe drinking habit seems to have ensured that Hitler's father was a drunken bully given to beating his children if they were not instantly obedient.Alois had two children, Alois junior and Angela, by his second wife, and six by his third, Hitler's mother Clara, of whom four, all boys, died at birth or in infancy. Young Adolf was therefore left with a half-brother, Alois, and half-sister, Angela, and a full sister, Paula, who died in 1960. When Hitler killed himself in April 1945, all his siblings were still living and some had children of their own. So, what happened to them?The answer is that no one was really certain until David Gardner published this book in 2001, having patiently and steadfastly tracked down Hitler's living relations to the USA, and made contact with some of them. Now revised and updated, this is a fascinating study of a little-known side of Hitler's history, as well as a riveting account of how the author traced and contacted the survivors of a bloodline that most of the world probably hoped had become extinct.

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  A Rare Recording of Theodore...

  Theodore Roosevelt

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  When running as the third-party Progressive (Bull Moose) candidate for president of the United States in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt recorded a number of campaign speeches. Represented here are all of the cylinder recordings he made for the Edison Company in August of 1912, including "The Progressive Covenant with the People," "The Right of the People to Rule," "The Farmer and the Businessman," and "Social and Industrial Justice." 
   
  Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919) was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. Assuming the presidency after McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.

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  The Great Famine of 1315-1317 -...

  Sarah Willards

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  The Great Famine of 1315-1317 stands as one of the darkest periods in European history, marking a time of immense suffering, social upheaval, and devastation. It was not a single event but rather a prolonged crisis, which compounded existing vulnerabilities within medieval European society. The origins of the famine can be traced back to a confluence of environmental, social, and economic factors, all of which led to one of the worst food shortages ever experienced on the continent. 
  The famine’s roots can be found in the dramatic climatic changes of the early 14th century. The period known as the Little Ice Age brought cooler temperatures, and the years leading up to the famine saw unusual weather patterns. Prolonged rain, particularly during the summer months of 1315, led to flooding and crop failure, especially in regions dependent on staple grains like wheat, oats, and barley. The disastrous harvests were compounded by already strained food supplies and a growing population. 
  The impact of the famine was felt most acutely by the poorer classes, whose subsistence farming could not sustain them through such harsh conditions. The majority of the population in rural areas relied on farming for food and income, and with crops failing, their livelihoods were destroyed. Urban centers, though slightly better equipped to withstand hardship, faced sharp increases in food prices, making it difficult for even the wealthier classes to procure sustenance. Starvation, malnutrition, and poverty became widespread, leading to mass suffering across the continent.

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  Body Language Secrets - The...

  Scott Habits

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  Do you want to become a master of non-verbal communication? Interested in learning how subconscious cues influence our interactions every day? Are you looking for a powerful, profound way of boosting your communication skills with subtle body language tweaks? Then this book is for you. 
  Whether you want to improve your confidence, become a better leader and communicator, or become the master of any social situation, body language is a vital tool which we use every day – even if you don’t know it. 
  Inside this detailed guide, you’ll explore the art of body language, uncovering the secrets of speed reading people and learning how to harness this essential skill to drastically improve your communication with others. Covering how the body “speaks”, the best way to read emotions, and the top mistakes to avoid, here’s what you’ll find inside:Why Body Language Is a Must-Know Skill For Any Leader or Effective CommunicatorThe BEST Places To Look For Body-Language Cues (and How To Work Out What They Mean)Understanding How The Body Speaks and Making Sense of Non-Verbal CuesTop Ways To Improve Your People-Reading SkillsHow To Harness Body Language For Work, Interviews, Dating, Flirting and MoreA Detailed Guide To Faking Your Body Language – and Spotting When People Are Doing It To YouCommon Body Language Mistakes To Avoid!And So Much More… 
  Even if you’re a complete beginner to the world of body language, this guide breaks down everything you need to know in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Now it’s never been easier to understand non-verbal communication, read people effortlessly, and harness the art of body language to transform your communication skills! 
  So what are you waiting for? Download this audiobook now to uncover the secrets of body language today!

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  Kelvin

  JP Sayle, Lisa Oliver

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  Fated mates find themselves drawn into a web of lies and deceit. Can they find the answers and protect those closest to them when danger lurks in the most unlikely of places?  
  Seeking answers to his sister’s disappearance two years before, FBI Special Agent Magnus Fallows will use all of the resources at his disposal. That includes Thalassa Security. Getting off on the wrong foot with the Thalassa family, Magnus struggles to figure out if there is anything the elusive Kelvin Thalassa is keeping from him.  
  For Kelvin Thalassa being in the field isn’t his area of expertise, yet he’ll do anything to find the answers and protect his growing family. Trust is becoming difficult, so Kelvin goes to a man who has had no issue pushing for answers ─ Agent Fallows. The last thing he expects is to find out that Magnus is his fated mate. 
  The search for Big Foot leads right back to an old nemesis: Andromeda. The battle is on to stop the heinous acts that have been happening right under the noses of the shifter council.  
  Kelvin #5 is a paranormal gay romance with a protective leopard who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and a Kraken who learns strength comes in many forms. This is the fifth and final book in the Tangled Tentacles Series. HEA is guaranteed, and the Epilogue will hint at what is to come in the future for these two authors.

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  最新英美概况

  王忠東、孫海燕

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  内容简介：
  《最新英美概况》介绍了英、美两国的地理、历史、政治、经济、文化、教育等方面的基本信息。希望通过英美概况的学习，学生能够加深对英语语言和文化的理解，提升文化素养，提高跨文化交际能力。英国部分：涵盖英国的地理环境，如不列颠群岛的组成、大不列颠岛上的英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士等政治分区；英国的历史发展，包括诺曼征服、封建制度的建立、百年战争、文艺复兴、工业革命以及二战后的经济衰退与复苏等；英国的政治制度，如君主立宪制、议会主权、内阁制度和两党制等；英国的经济状况，重点介绍了服务业在英国经济中的主导地位以及制造业和高科技产业的发展；英国的文化特色，涉及文学、艺术、音乐、电影等领域的成就以及世界闻名的教育体系和众多的文化遗产。
  美国部分：讲述了美国的地理位置和历史沿革，从殖民地时期到独立战争、建国、西进运动、南北战争以及在两次世界大战和冷战等重大国际事件中的发展；美国的政治制度，包括三权分立、总统制、联邦制以及民主党和共和党为主的政党制度与多元政治格局；美国的经济格局演变，如高科技产业的发展、应对全球经济挑战的策略以及维护全球经济领导力的措施等；美国的文化，体现为多元文化融合、社会包容性强以及创新精神突出等特点，还介绍了美国通过电影、音乐、时尚等方式向世界传播其文化价值观和生活方式。
  作者简介：
  王俊生
  学术背景：在英美文化和历史等领域有着深厚的知识储备和研究经验，能够从多方面、多角度对英国和美国的概况进行深入解读和分析，为编写《最新英美概况》提供了坚实的学术基础。
  教学经验：可能长期从事英美概况相关课程的教学工作，了解学生在学习过程中的需求和难点，因此在编写教材时能够紧密结合教学实际，使教材内容更具针对性和实用性，方便教师教学和学生学习。
  刘沛富
  专业素养：对英美国家的政治、经济、文化等方面有深入的研究和理解，在编写过程中能够确保内容的准确性和权威性，为读者呈现出真实、全面的英美概况。
  编写能力：具备较强的教材编写能力，与王俊生合作默契，共同打造出了一本结构清晰、内容丰富、语言易懂的《最新英美概况》，在编排形式和编写风格上也有所创新，使教材图文并茂、新颖别致、时代性强。

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