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  Robin Hood: The True Story of...

  Liam Dale

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  If I asked you how many Robin Hoods you could name, what would the list be like? 
   
  I’m sure you’d reel off a whole host of famous actors, like Errol Flynn, Douglas Fairbanks, Kevin Costner, Michael Praed, Sean Connery, and John Cleese, to name but six. All of these men have played the role of Robin Hood in various television and movie adaptations of the famous story. 
   
  But that’s not what I meant. 
   
  I’m talking about Robin Hood himself; the ever popular and ever noble outlaw hero who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, with his trusty bow and arrow as his weapon of choice. The leader of a band of like-minded outlaws, christened the Merry Men (‘merry’ – in this instance – derives from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning ‘illustrious, famous, great, mighty’, etc. In the same sense, Hood means ‘hoodlum, thief, thug, criminal’). Robin Hood was a champion for justice, fighting against the oppression of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his right-hand man Guy of Gisbourne, all under the watchful eye of the wicked Prince John (who had been placed on the throne as a substitute monarch whilst his brother, King Richard The Lionheart, fought in the Crusades). 
   
  Of course, that was only one Robin Hood. Very much like the various incarnations that have appeared in classic novels, Hollywood movies, television series, radio serials and theatrical plays, Robin Hood was more than one man.

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  Watershed - Herman Murrah and...

  Davy Murrah

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  The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America. 
   
   
   
  Herman Murrah (1935-2022) lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp surrounding this river in southeast Mississippi. In this book, Herman's eldest son, Davy, details the adventures that continue to inspire young conservationists in the fight to protect our remaining natural ecosystems. 
   
   
   
  As a young adult, Herman worked as a game warden in the Pascagoula River Swamp. When the Pascagoula Hardwood Company, then owners of the swamp, decided to sell the vast tract of forest for clearcutting, Herman was incensed. Determined to protect this natural wonder, Herman teamed up with other visionaries to persuade the State of Mississippi to purchase the land and preserve it in perpetuity. Herman was appointed area manager for the upper portion of the newly designated Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area. He dedicated the remainder of his life to preserving, protecting, and improving the swamp for the good of south Mississippi.

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  Swimming to Freedom - My Escape...

  Kent Wong

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  An extraordinary memoir of Communist China, the Cultural Revolution, and a yearning to be free 
   
  When Kent Wong was a young boy, his father, a patriotic Chinese official in the customs office in Hong Kong, joined an insurrection at work, allowing the family to return to the newly established People’s Republic of China. Hailed as heroes, they settled in the southern city of Canton. But Chairman Mao’s China was dangerous and unstable, with landlords executed en masse and millions dying of starvation during the Great Leap Forward. 
   
  In Swimming to Freedom, Kent Wong captures his childhood amidst revolutionary times, where boyish adventures and school days mixed with dire poverty and political persecution. Mao’s Hundred Flower Campaign had ensnared Kent’s father. A decade later, the Cultural Revolution closed schools, plunged the country into chaos, and scattered Kent and his sisters to disparate villages, where they struggled to eke out a bare existence. As the son of a “capitalist rightist,” Kent began to realize that with higher education closed to him, he had no future in China. So when he hooked up with a dissident underground and heard about fellow countrymen, known as “Freedom Swimmers,” braving great hardship to reach freedom by swimming across miles of open water to Hong Kong, he decided to join them, risking his life for a better future. A gripping, heart-rending journey, this memoir is a moving testament to the human spirit.

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  Voices of History Israel: A...

  Anonym

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  See Israel like you never have before with this comprehensive and fascinating guide to modern history.Never before released audio programs!Throughout the 1970's Dr. Samuel J. Citron took it upon himself to interview leading authorities on special topics in contemporary Jewish history, mostly relating to the State of Israel.Over the course of ten years of painstaking work, he completed the immense task of pulling together personal accounts of many of the more significant events of the last hundred years.A modern 20th century state required an infrastructure and direction.This Collection from The Voices of History: Israel includes these recordings:Religion in Tzahal: Chief Rabbi Gen. Shlomo GorenIn The International Arena: Abba EbanThe Hebrew University: Pres. Avraham HarmanThe Legal & Judicial System: Justice Moshe LandauCitadels of Healing: Professor Kalman MannThe Shaare Zedek Hospital: Zvi Kaspi, Nahum Pessin, Sister SelmaThe Weizmann Institute: Meyer W. Weisgal

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  Finis Britanniae - A Military...

  Murray Dahm

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  The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons forms part of the most disruptive period in Britain’s history. Centuries of relative stability as a Roman province gave way to an age of conquest and destruction. It is a period which is difficult to comprehend, coming at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. It is a Dark Age, both in terms of our apparent lack of source material and in our understanding of events. As a result, several legendary figures appear – it is the age of Arthur, Merlin and others; figures steeped in mystery, mysticism and magic, allowed to thrive in the paucity of the source material. 
   
  In this new analysis, Murray Dahm explores the military history of Roman Britain’s slow decline, going back to the roots of the province’s final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Using a wide array of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines what we know (or what we think we know) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon and other invasions that took advantage of Rome’s absence and which, in their own way, shaped the Britain of today.

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  Greek Myths in 60 Minutes -...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Unlock the wonder of ancient Greece in just 60 minutes with Greek Myths in 60 Minutes: Timeless Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters for All Ages. This engaging and immersive audiobook brings to life the most legendary tales from classical mythology, adapted for listeners of all ages while staying true to the original stories passed down through generations. 
  Step into a world where mighty gods rule the heavens, brave heroes battle unimaginable beasts, and destinies are written by the threads of fate. Journey alongside Perseus as he faces the deadly gaze of Medusa, witness the cunning of Odysseus as he navigates monsters and temptations on his voyage home, and marvel at the tragic strength of Heracles as he takes on his twelve labors. Discover the wisdom and wrath of Zeus, the power of Athena, and the mischief of Hermes in vivid, emotionally rich storytelling that captures the magic and meaning of these immortal myths. 
  Perfect for mythology lovers, history buffs, young learners, educators, and curious minds alike, this collection is more than a retelling—it’s a faithful reimagining of the foundational myths that continue to shape literature, art, and culture to this day. With each story crafted for clarity and excitement, listeners are transported to Mount Olympus, the depths of Hades, and the shores of ancient Troy with a tone that is accessible, insightful, and unforgettable. 
  Whether you’re new to Greek mythology or revisiting beloved stories, this audiobook delivers powerful narratives in a compact format ideal for daily commutes, classroom enrichment, family listening, or personal discovery. Let these ancient voices speak again, and find timeless truths in tales that have enchanted the world for over two thousand years. 
  Experience the gods. Face the monsters. Become the hero.

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