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  J Edgar Hoover and Allen Dulles:...

  Editors Charles River

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  No single figure in 20th century American history inspires such opposing opinions as J. Edgar Hoover, the iconic first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In his time, he was arguably the most powerful non-elected figure in the U.S. government. Serving under 8 presidents (and outliving 2 of them), he remains the longest-serving head of a major government office. In essence, Hoover died as he began - a civil servant, having been appointed by the Attorney General and serving at the pleasure of the president.  
  By the 1960s and 1970s Hoover the hero had become Hoover the villain.  Various exposes and investigations revealed a darker side to the legend, one that included serious violations of the civil liberties of individuals. Hoover’s G-Men, it was discovered, engaged in illegal break-ins and wiretaps of suspected subversives; they wrote fake letters that undermined the reputations of public individuals; they paid informants for information and push the groups they belonged to into committing illegal acts. It was alleged that Hoover led a personal vendetta against Martin Luther King, Jr., and the entire civil rights movement. Hoover, it was said, had stayed in office so long by gathering secret files of damaging information about politicians (including presidents). 
  To this day, Allen Dulles’ eight-year tenure in that office is the longest, and as one of the country’s leading experts in international law, intelligence, and spycraft, he became renowned for his unwavering anti-communist ideology and readiness to take decisive measures to counter what he perceived as a menace to American safety. As such, it would be Dulles who sanctioned many of the CIA’s most notorious operations, including the ousting of Iran's democratically elected government in 1953, spying and experimentation on American citizens, and the disastrous Bay of Pigs.

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  Power Pup Meets Riptide - A...

  Amanda Trumpower

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  Power Pup tangles with tiger sharks! 
  Calvin Quinn and his partners--investigative journalists Alex Digger and Mittens Meow--escape the recent stress of Bowwow for a vacation in a beautiful Hawaiian state park. 
  When a pod of sharks attacks helpless surfers, Calvin risks discovery and transforms right on the beach into his superhero alter ego, Power Pup. 
  After saving the surfers from immediate danger, Calvin and his friends uncover an organized plot to tarnish the state park’s reputation. And possibly, another dastardly villain lurking in the shadowy depths. 
  Will Calvin summon enough courage to overcome his fear of sharks and save the day before anyone else is hurt? 
  And will this be the mission Mittens finally learns his superhero secret? 
  This is the third book Power Pup book, a funny Christian middle grade series for kids ages 9-13.

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  This Dog - Ko Tēnei Kurī - A...

  Ian Munro

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  Manu Pango (Blackbird) is shrewd. He’s befriended the unconditionally loving, dependable, and faithful This Dog (Ko Tēnei Kurī) to protect him from the menacing Tērā Ngeru (That Cat). Bilingual, translated by Piripi Walker, This Dog - Ko Tēnei Kurī, speaks to children about unlikely friendships. 
  This is a bilingual read-along series. This audiobook includes page-turn signals in the sound of a Morepork. The morepork, also called the ruru, is a small brown owl found in New Zealand. 
  The play order of this book isBilingualEnglish OnlyTe Reo Māori Only 
  To purchase the physical books go to www.nanasshed.co.nz

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  One of a Kind - The Life of...

  Richard Michelson

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  Sarah Brenner was always one of a kind, even with four sisters who dressed just like her. Growing up in an immigrant family on New York City’s impoverished Lower East Side, Sarah’s life was full of things that weren’t fair. It wasn’t fair that her parents had to leave Europe because of their religion. It wasn’t fair they worked hard all day and the family barely had enough to eat. It wasn’t fair how girls were treated in her school. 
   
  When she grew up, Sarah gave herself a modern, boyish name, Sydney, just right for a woman who was going to forge her own path and continue to fight for a fairer world. When Sydney’s daughter complained that it wasn’t fair that there were no books about Jewish children like her, Sydney dreamed up a one-of-a-kind children’s book called All-of-a-Kind Family, which is still beloved today. 
   
  “I am pleased my mother’s stories allowed Jewish children to finally see themselves in books. I know she would have believed that all children today should have that same opportunity. May every reader of this story know how very special you are and, like my mother, truly one of a kind.”—Jo Taylor Marshall

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  Free Throws Friendship and Other...

  Jenn Bishop

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  Cincinnati, Ohio, lives and dies by college basketball, with two elite Division I rivals separated by a mere three miles. Rory’s dad just secured a new coaching gig at University of Cincinnati, so it means yet another school and move for her, only this time to her dad’s hometown. Rory’s life  
  revolves around basketball; she’s never had a close friend outside of it. Could this be a chance for a fresh start? 
   
  Abby has always lived in Cincinnati, where her dad grew up playing ball and now coaches at Xavier University. But Abby has recently retreated from basketball after a frustrating season that left her confidence in shambles. This year, she finds herself on the outside looking in when it comes  
  to her former teammates, and she could seriously use a new friend. 
   
  The coaches’ daughters connect over their shared love of the game when Abby chaperones Rory on her first day of school. But when Abby’s dad practically forbids their friendship because of something that happened between him and Rory’s dad when they were younger, Abby and Rory have  
  no choice but to move their budding friendship underground. 
   
  Can the two of them get to the bottom of what went down between their dads in the 1990s before history repeats itself?

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  Japanese Zen Sleep Sounds - 4...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Step into a soundscape so tranquil, even your thoughts fall silent. 
  Do racing thoughts keep you up at night, no matter how tired you are? Are you tired of sleep apps and playlists that promise rest but leave you feeling more frustrated than refreshed? 
  This immersive 4-hour audio experience transports you to a world of stillness—where temple bells chime softly by a stream, bamboo sways in the wind, and trickling waters lull your body into deep rest. Inspired by the calming principles of Japanese Zen, each track is designed to ease your mind, slow your breath, and guide you gently into a state of peaceful sleep. No loops, no jolts—just pure, uninterrupted serenity. 
  Inside, you’ll get:🛌 4 Unique Zen Soundscapes – Featuring temple bells, bamboo groves, flowing streams, and distant birds🧘 Mindful Narration Every 15 Minutes – Gentle spoken prompts that calm the mind and deepen relaxation🎧 Ideal for Sleep, Meditation, or Stress Relief – A versatile companion for any moment of stillness🌙 Seamless Playback – No harsh loops or cuts—just one continuous, soothing journey📿 Rooted in Traditional Zen Aesthetics – Evoking the quiet power of Japan’s sacred natural spaces 
  You don’t need to master a technique or follow a guided meditation. Just lie back, press play, and let the sounds do the rest. Whether you’re struggling with insomnia, anxious thoughts, or simply seeking a better bedtime ritual, Japanese Zen Sleep Sounds helps you drift off naturally—no effort required. 
  Listen now and fall asleep fast.

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