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  American Civil War in 1864 The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would take 4 years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it did, however, historians and history buffs alike have been studying and analyzing the biggest battles ever since.  
  	By the close of 1864, Abraham Lincoln had been reelected, the Union army had taken Nashville from General Hood, and Sherman had concluded his total war, “slash-and-burn” march of destruction to Savannah, Georgia, offering it as a Christmas present to Lincoln. Nevertheless, with everything seemingly falling to pieces, the South still held out hope of some sort of miracle, and Davis even attempted to send a peace delegation to meet with Lincoln in the early months of 1865. On January 28, 1865 as Union General Ulysses S. Grant was continuing to lay siege to Lee’s army at Petersburg, Virginia, Davis sent three commissioners headed by Vice-President Stephens to initiate informal peace talks with Lincoln. By February 3, however, the talks, known as the Hampton Roads Conference, came to a stalemate as Lincoln would accept nothing less than total union, while Davis would only accept Southern independence.  
  	Even at that point, the South was clearly on its last legs. General George H. Thomas destroyed John Bell Hood’s Confederate army at the battles of Nashville and Franklin, leaving only two large Confederate armies still in the field. Lee's army was weakened by desertion, lack of supplies and casualties, and Joseph E. Johnston’s army could barely resist against Sherman’s army as it was advancing north toward Virginia.

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  Heroine's Journey (With Anne...

  Star, Niina Niskanen

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  What an amazing episode! My guest Star is here to talk to us about the "heroine's journey". The heroine's journey came about in 1990 when Maureen Murdock, a psychologist published a book called The Heroine's Journey: Woman's Quest for Wholeness. 
  My guest Star is here to talk to us about Heroine's Journey and we are discussing the heroine's journey in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables and Jo's heroine's journey in Little Women. I was told that Gilbert's proposal to Anne in the 80s AOGG is almost exactly the same as Laurie's proposal to Jo in 1933 Little Women. Of course, I had to check if this was true and I have recorded these two proposals and mine and Star's reactions. It is an interesting detail and I think it might be one of the reasons why so many people somehow link Anne and Gil and Jo and Laurie together. Oh Hollywood what do you do to us?

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  ABCs Around the World: 26...

  Yash

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Let's go on a spectacular audio journey around the globe! Are you looking for a captivating and educational kids audiobook that will ignite your child's imagination and teach them the alphabet in the most exciting way possible? 
  "ABCs Around the World: 26 Cultural Learning Stories For Kids" is a one-of-a-kind audio adventure, delivering a treasure trove of 26 full-length, professionally narrated children's stories, one for every letter of the alphabet. 
  This is the ultimate in screen-free entertainment and educational fun, perfectly designed for family listening. 
  Why parents and kids love this audiobook: 
   - Master the Alphabet: This isn't just another ABC learning tool. It's a collection of magical tales that connects each letter to a vibrant country and an unforgettable character, making learning the alphabet a joyful and memorable experience for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children. 
   - Travel the World from Home: Foster a love for geography and global cultures! This multicultural stories collection takes your child on an immersive voyage from the Australian Outback to the heart of Zambia. Each story is a passport to a new land, introducing different traditions, foods, and ways of life, making it a wonderful resource for early social studies. 
  Every story is a thrilling adventure packed with themes of courage, friendship, kindness, and discovery. Perfect as calming and educational bedtime stories that will inspire sweet dreams of faraway lands. 
  From Amelia's Aboriginal Dreamtime adventure in Australia, to Bruno's brilliant Brazilian Carnival (B), and all the way to Zola's zealous Zambian drumbeat (Z), your child will be captivated. 
  If you're searching for an exceptional audiobook for kids that masterfully blends ABC learning with the magic of world travel and cultural education, your quest is over. 
  Download "ABCs Around the World" today and give your child the gift of a global adventure, one remarkable story at a time!

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  A Practical Guide To Modern...

  J C eremy Hobson

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  I know of no gamekeepers who are not countrymen to their fingertips.  They observe, they consider, they cherish and they do more than most to look after out woodlands and hedgerows, our moorlands and fens.  Theirs is not an easy job, out in all weathers and misunderstood by many townies who are further removed from the countryside and its workings than they have ever been, thanks to increasing technology which keeps them housebound.  They need never go out if they so choose, remaining glued to the screen of a mobile phone, a computer or a television. But those who do realise that the intervention of man need not always be irresponsible and thoughtless can see just what benefits can accrue from the wise management of our natural resources, and Jeremy Hobson does much in this book to apprise us all of the modern approach to keepering, from raising birds and habitat management to choosing coats and boots and training dogs. It is all here, and a fascinating read it is; both for those in the know and those who are curious to learn all about it. 
  Alan Titchmarsh MBE, VMH, DL.

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  Gravebooks

  J. A. White

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  Return to the world of Nightbooks . . . if you dare. Dead stories—and dead witches—are back to haunt Alex and Yasmin. To find a happy ending, Alex will have to write it, in this sequel to Nightbooks from acclaimed author J. A. White.  
  Alex thought he was done with witches. But when Natacha, the witch who held him captive for scary stories, appears again one night, Alex realizes he’s trapped in a nightmare—literally. She’s found a way to enter his dreams with a new, terrifying familiar named Simeon. And they once again want Alex to write. Transported to a story graveyard with best friend Yasmin, Alex will have to complete an original scary story each night. 
  But what does Natacha plan to do with his finished stories? And what makes a story good enough? While Natacha might have control of the beginnings, only Alex has the power to write the ending. 
  Readers can delight in a spooky story while also exploring the craft of writing alongside Alex. As he writes his own scary tales, he learns about plot twists, active characters, identifying originality, and accepting feedback, as well as dealing with writer’s block—making this an ideal book to read for fun or use in classrooms.

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  Introducing Animals and Sounds -...

  Amelia Rasen

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  Do you want your kids to learn Arabic? Look no further! This English- Arabic bilingual book will definitely entertain and teach your kids Arabic! 
  Your kids will learn about animals! And with frequent reading, they will be fluent in no time! 
  6 books available in the series: 
  Introducing the Body 
  Introducing Numbers 
  Introducing Colors 
  Introducing Shapes 
  Introducing Animals and Sounds 
  Being a Good Friend

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