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  Hamilton at War

  Robert Child

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  As the story opens, young Alexander Hamilton marches with the Continentals at Fort Lee, New Jersey. He is frustrated by being relegated to the end of the line and missing out on the action. He desperately wants to make a name for himself. His fortunes soon change at the Raritan River when the vanguard of British infantry catches up to Washington's army. 
   
  Hamilton, and his cannons are the only defense line available to prevent the army from being destroyed. Successfully protecting the Continental army and allowing their escape with his rear-guard action, Hamilton catches the attention of George Washington. 
   
  The future President asks the twenty-year-old Hamilton to join his staff. Sent on one daring mission after another Hamilton s stature grows, creating great political mistrust among his rivals. When ambition overtakes Hamilton, he threatens to overthrow Congress, which he sees as corrupt. Challenging a Congressman to a duel who views Hamilton as treasonous immigrant his world nearly self-destructs. 
   
  With the end of the American Revolution looming and his visions of his own glory fading, Hamilton becomes determined to leave Washington s staff and return to the battlefield. Washington, the only man who can help him, does all in his power to deny him. One daring assignment remains, however, that will determine the outcome of the final battle and the entire war. It is at a place called Yorktown.

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  Heaven's Testimonies - NEAR-...

  Elizabeth E James

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  Have you ever wondered what truly happens when life ends… or if it really ends at all? 
   
  Heaven’s Testimonies: Near-Death Experiences invites you into a world that sits just beyond the edge of human understanding, where life, death, and something more seem to meet. 
   
  Through a carefully woven blend of ancient wisdom, modern research, and deeply moving personal accounts, this book explores one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: What lies beyond the veil of death? 
   
  Inside these pages, you’ll discover how beliefs about the afterlife have shaped cultures across time—from early civilizations to spiritual traditions that continue to influence us today. Alongside this historical lens are powerful firsthand testimonies from individuals who have crossed the threshold of death and returned, bringing back messages that speak of peace, presence, and something greater than themselves. 
   
  Balanced with thoughtful scientific perspectives on consciousness and the human experience, these stories invite you to reflect rather than persuade, to consider rather than conclude. 
   
  You’ll explore: 
  • The afterlife through ancient cultures, religious texts, and enduring spiritual traditions 
  • Real-life near-death experiences shared by those who have returned 
  • Scientific and psychological insights into consciousness and the nature of existence 
  • The deeper connections between belief, experience, and what it means to be human 
   
  This is not a book that tells you what to believe. 
  It is a book that gently opens the door… and invites you to look beyond it. 
   
  If you’ve ever felt curious about life after death, or quietly wondered what might exist beyond this world, this journey will stay with you long after the final page.

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  Closing the Vocabulary Gap

  Alex Quigley

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  As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our ‘word poor’ and ‘word rich’ students could prove the vital difference between school failure and success. This must-read book presents the case for teacher-led efforts to develop students' vocabulary and provides practical solutions for teachers across the curriculum, incorporating easy-to-use tools, resources and classroom activities.

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  Tommy French - How British First...

  Julian Walker

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  ‘Napoo’, ‘compray’, ‘san fairy ann’, ‘toot sweet’ are anglicized French phrases that came into use on the Western Front during the First World War as British troops struggled to communicate in French. Over four years of war they created an extraordinary slang which reflects the period and brings the conflict to mind whenever it is heard today.  Julian Walker, in this original and meticulously researched book, explores the subject in fascinating detail. In the process he gives us an insight into the British soldiers’ experience in France during the war and the special language they invented in order to cope with their situation.  He shows how French place-names were anglicized as were words for food and drink, and he looks at what these slang terms tell us about the soldiers’ perception of France, their relationship with the French and their ideas of home. He traces the spread of ‘Tommy French’ back to the Home Front, where it was popularized in songs and on postcards, and looks at the French reaction to the anglicization of their language.

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  Navigating Assisted Living - A...

  Lisa Elan

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  Get ready for a journey that makes supporting your aging family members a breeze. This book is your go-to for starting those important talks and handling the changes that come with getting older. 
  We all age, but not everyone does it the same way. Sometimes, our loved ones find it hard to admit they need more help. That's where you come in. 
  This book is more than just understanding the challenges – it's your roadmap to making a difference. It shows you how to help your loved ones deal with confusion, anger, or feeling down. Packed with real stories and simple strategies, it's like having a friend by your side. 
  In this guide, you'll find: 
  •Real-life Stories: Learn from others who have been where you are. 
  •Practical Strategies: Simple steps to make a big impact. 
  •Companion on the Journey: Feel supported with every turn. 
  You're not alone on this journey; many others have been there too. This book is here to support you every step of the way. Plus, it reminds you to take care of yourself too – because when you're at your best, you can be there for your loved ones in the best way possible. 
  Dive into a world where aging is a positive experience, and helping your loved ones is a rewarding adventure.

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  The Moment and Other Essays

  Virginia Woolf

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  'The moment was all; the moment was enough.'
  
  Published after Woolf's death by her husband, Leonard, The Moment and Other Essays offers twenty-nine short pieces of the modernist icon's stunning non-fiction, shrewdly exploring the meaning of art, literature and everyday life.
  
  Elegantly covering topics such as the nature of reality, the power of memory and the priceless value of literature, in this sophisticated collection of essays, Woolf more than ever focuses her attention on the fleeting moments of life that meaningfully shape the human experience. In the title essay, 'The Moment', she pursues the powerful, albeit brief, moments that enable a potent feeling of being utterly understood, and consequently, wholeheartedly alive. In other works, she paints considered portraits of writers such as Turgenev and Thoreau – an affectionate testament to their life and work. Written with her trademark style – contemplative, deeply personal and in places experimental – Woolf invites her readers to find the profound in the seemingly ordinary. This audiobook edition is brilliantly narrated by Tania Rodrigues.
  Virginia Woolf (1882 – 1941) was one of the most significant novelists of the twentieth century. A modernist writer and progressive thinker, she is known for her stream of consciousness narrative style and influence on feminist criticism. Her works have been translated into over fifty languages and are widely read and adapted to this day.

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