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  The Ethiopian Famine of...

  Sarah Willards

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  The Ethiopian Famine of 1984-1985 was a catastrophic event that left an indelible mark on the country and the world. Its origins are complex, shaped by a combination of environmental, political, and socio-economic factors. To understand the famine, it is essential to examine the historical and climatic conditions that set the stage for this disaster. 
  Ethiopia's geography and climate have always made the region vulnerable to periodic droughts, and these climatic conditions played a critical role in the 1984-1985 famine. The country is located in the Horn of Africa, a region prone to irregular rainfall and long dry periods. The 1984-1985 famine was preceded by several years of drought that severely impacted the country's agricultural production. The lack of rain led to crop failures, and the country's reliance on subsistence farming meant that many rural populations were unable to feed themselves. The loss of staple crops such as maize, teff, and sorghum caused widespread food shortages, making the situation more dire. 
  In addition to the environmental factors, Ethiopia's agricultural practices also contributed to the severity of the famine. Traditional farming methods, which had been practiced for centuries, were often inefficient and poorly adapted to the changing climate. The reliance on rain-fed agriculture, coupled with limited access to irrigation or modern farming technology, left farmers vulnerable to the effects of drought. Soil erosion, deforestation, and inadequate land management further exacerbated the situation, reducing the land's ability to produce enough food for the population.

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  Jim Morrison: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Jim Morrison, sex symbol and singer of the band The Doors: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Henrietta Szold - Hadassah and...

  Francine Klagsbrun

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  Award-winning author Francine Klagsbrun reveals the complex life and work of Henrietta Szold, founder of Hadassah and a Zionist trailblazer 
   
   
    
  Henrietta Szold (1860–1945) is renowned as the founder of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, which quickly became one of the most successful of all Zionist groups. In her work with Hadassah, Szold used a combined ethical and pragmatic approach aimed at improving the lives of both Jews and Arabs. She later moved to Mandate Palestine to help shape education, health, and social services there. The pinnacle of her career came in her seventies, when she took on the task of directing the Youth Aliyah program, which rescued thousands of young people from the Nazis and resettled them in Palestine. 
   
   
    
  Using Szold's copious letters, diaries, and essays, along with other archival documents, Francine Klagsbrun traces Szold's life and legacy with an eye to uncovering the person behind the Zionist icon. She reveals Szold as a complex human being who had to cope with controversy and criticism, a workaholic with an outsized sense of duty, and an idealist who fought for her beliefs even as she questioned her own abilities. With deep insight, Klagsbrun introduces listeners to this extraordinary woman, whose impact on women's lives as well as on education and health systems still resonates.

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  The Healing Tree - An Adoptee's...

  Danielle Gaudette

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  "Our adopted angel"-that's what Danielle's adoptive parents called her. She grew up adored, doted on, and unconditionally loved. It wasn't until she was in college that she first felt a gnawing curiosity about her roots. From time to time, she would wonder: Where did this face come from? Where did this body come from? Where did this blood come from? Her search to find her biological parents had begun -one full of surprises and revelations. 
  After reuniting with her birth mother and uncovering the primal wound that lay deep within her-Danielle embarks on a twenty-year healing journey of self-discovery, reconciliation, and forgiveness. 
  At once a heartfelt memoir and a guide to self-awareness, Healing Tree offers a compassionate exploration of self, family, and what it means to be whole. Rooted in her twenty-year practice in Body & Brain holistic mind/body techniques, Danielle offers an approachable eight-step method for anyone wishing to heal from emotional or psychological wounds. This method invites readers to cultivate a loving relationship with their authentic selves and charts a pathway to inner peace. 
  For anyone who feels stuck, hurt, or rudderless in the sea of life, for anyone interested in doing the deep work of self-healing, becoming liberated, and realizing the potential to heal beyond themselves, Healing Tree is a source of direction, inspiration, and hope.

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  Crafting Sentences That...

  Jasper Thistledown

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  Crafting Sentences That Captivate Instantly 
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  Safe Haven - The United...

  Robert Sherwood, Jon Silverman

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  The controversial 1991 War Crimes Act gave new powers to courts to try non-British citizens resident in the UK for war crimes committed during WWII. But in spite of the extensive investigative and legal work that followed, and the expense of some £11 million, it led to just one conviction: that in 1999 of Anthony (Andrzej) Sawoniuk. 
   
   
   
  Safe Haven considers for the first time why and how convictions failed to follow investigations. Within the broader context of war crimes investigations in the United States, Germany, and Australia, the authors reassess the legal and investigative processes and decisions that stymied inquiries, from the War Crimes Act itself to the restrictive criteria applied to it. Taken together, the authors argue that these—including the interpretations of who could and should be prosecuted and decisions about the nature and amount of evidence needed for trial—meant that many Nazi collaborators escaped justice and never appeared in a criminal court. 
   
   
   
  The authors situate this history within the legacy of the Holocaust: how, if at all, do the belated attempts to address a failure of justice sit with an ever-growing awareness of the Holocaust, represented by memorialization and education? In so doing, Safe Haven provokes a timely reconsideration of the relationship between law, history, and truth.

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