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  Most Controversial Cases of the...

  Editors Charles River

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  There are few cases in American history as well known as Sacco and Vanzetti, and perhaps none of them were as controversial or socially charged as the trials against the two Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. The two avowed anarchists were ultimately tried and executed for murder and armed robbery, but the case said as much about the society trying them as it did about their guilt or innocence. Over 90 years later, there is still a heated debate over whether the two men, who arduously asserted their innocence, were actually guilty. 
  	There has been no shortage of shocking crimes and trials that generated frenzied coverage across America, but few can lay claim to “crime of the century” like the murder carried out by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in 1924. While studying as young adults at the prestigious University of Chicago, Leopold and Loeb devised a meticulous plot to kidnap and murder a child while managing to get away with ransom money, thereby perpetrating what they considered a “perfect crime.” 	The crime was horrific enough, but the trial brought even more attention to the case, and it touched on several crucial issues. Both young men cited the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche as a motivation for attempting to commit the crime and prove they were better than the common man.   
  	On March 1, 1932, 20 month old Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped right out of his crib from the family’s home in rural East Amwell, New Jersey, and for 10 long weeks, the nation hoped and prayed in chorus with the distraught parents for his safe return. Both Charles and his pregnant wife Anne made frequent, public pleas for their son’s safe return, while ransom negotiations took place between a self-identified kidnapper and Dr. John F. Condon, a volunteer intermediary. On April 2, the Lindbergh family paid a ransom of $50,000 in exchange for information about the child's whereabouts, but the information was false.

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  Timothy Russell - Defying All Odds

  Evangelist Terry Russell

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  Many people know that crises are problems such as difficulties or dangers that seem at times too unbearable to overcome. They are a reason for situations that are the turning point of survival of the fittest when important changes need to take place, basically indicating either overcome or death. This reality is true for many. As a mother trying to bring forth another life in this world or just trying to live as a redeemed child of God, but realize you are one who lacks the strategies to overcome the unforeseen crisis. I Evangelist Terry through many experiences have recognized over the years how to provide an explanation and how to recognize difficult situations and the strategies to overcome them. 
  My difficult pregnancy with Timothy encourages me to write this book to help all who read this book to hear the heart and mind of God, how He guides us through the Spirit of truth to receive accurate solutions, and how to overcome some of the most difficult problems in this world. I Evangelist Terry believe all of us have been trapped at times in difficult situations but lack accurate and precise solutions, we all need to lead to results. This book will explain how I came out of different crises and how you may extract these same principles and apply them to the similar crisis you are facing and possibly will face in life. 
  Timothy Russell - Defying All Odds is a sequence of different events having certain characteristics in common that were all identified together as a group of crises that lead to problems after problems. While reading through this book, you will notice how the chapters are constructed in a sequence of difficult situations where all odds were against giving birth to Timothy, but how the true and living God does guide us through the Spirit of truth to receive accurate solutions how to overcome unbearable crisis bringing about lasting joy.

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  The Survivor of the Holocaust

  Jack Eisner

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  When Hitler's Nazis marched into Poland, it brought an abrupt, cruel end to Jack Eisner's childhood, shattered his loving family, and turned his peaceful Jewish community into a nightmarish world of atrocity and murder. Instead of entering the Warsaw Music Conservatory, to which he'd won a scholarship, Jack found himself climbing cemetery walls, leaping over rooftops, and tunneling through sewers with a gang of fellow teenagers to smuggle food, hope, and survival into his besieged home. 
   
   
   
  Pulse-pounding and chillingly graphic, Jack's story takes you into the terror of the Warsaw ghetto . . . to the clandestine meetings with Christian friends who risk their lives to help the teenagers . . . and alongside young rebels as they raise the flag with the Star of David in the final, unforgettable moments of the daring but doomed Warsaw uprising. 
   
   
   
  From the rubble of the ghetto to the horror of the concentration and slave labor camps, The Survivor of the Holocaust is both a stunning chronicle and a poignant true story of a young man sustained by his passionate desire to be reunited with the girl he loves. It also stands as captivating memorial to the 100 members of a single family who perished, told by one among them who—pitted against overwhelming odds—clung fiercely to their life-affirming message.

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  The No One’s Girl Memoir -...

  Katy B. Miller

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  The No One’s Girl Memoir: Virginia Giuffre’s Quest to Reclaim Her Life and Battle for Justice is a powerful biographical account of one woman’s courage to expose the truth and confront the system that failed her. 
  Through careful research and compassionate storytelling, this book explores how Virginia Giuffre — once a vulnerable teenager drawn into a web of manipulation and privilege — transformed into a fearless advocate for justice and reform. 
  Using verified information from public records, court documents, and reputable media investigations, this narrative examines her evolution from silence to defiance, from survivor to symbol of change. It captures the emotional, psychological, and social complexities of her fight against powerful figures, and the enduring message that no one is too small to challenge injustice. 
  Inside this gripping narrative, you’ll discover: 
  • The tactics of control and coercion that hide behind wealth and influence. 
  • A survivor’s determination to reclaim her name, her voice, and her life. 
  • The legacy of a movement that continues to inspire truth-tellers worldwide. 
   Grab a copy of this book to understand not only the woman behind the headlines, but the resilience behind a global reckoning. Stand with survivors. Listen to their truths. Let Virginia Giuffre’s courage remind you that silence only ends when someone dares to speak. 
    
  ⚖️ Disclaimer: 
  This book is an independently written biographical account based on publicly available information. It is not authorized, endorsed, or affiliated with Virginia Giuffre, her representatives, or her estate. All events are drawn from verified and publicly sourced material.

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  Thomas More and Spain

  Autores Varios

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  This volume traces Th. More's intellectual and political connections with Spain through eight scholarly contributions. Olivares examines Erasmus's role in linking Arias Montano to More's legacy amid Counter-Reformation censorship. Cabrillana decodes More's Lucian translations to reveal his moral-aesthetic priorities, while Phelippeau juxtaposes 'Utopia' with Venetian governance models resisting Habsburg hegemony. Ureña explores digital humanities' challenges in Morean studies, and Lillo reconstructs Spanish accounts of More's trial through several manuscripts. Fuentes analyzes Mary Tudor's Erasmian translations, and Zunino maps Sevillian networks that cultivated More's posthumous reputation via Herrera's 1592 biography. The volume concludes with the editor's exploration of More and Vives' nuanced just-war theories, challenging some naive pacifist interpretations by contextualizing their pragmatic responses to Ottoman expansion. Bridging literary analysis, archival research, and transnational historiography, these essays illuminate Spain's enduring role in shaping More's critique of power and his Renaissance afterlife.

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  My Father's Dragon

  Ruth Stiles Gannett

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  My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett is a timeless children's classic that has captivated generations with its imaginative adventure and heartwarming themes of bravery and kindness. 
  Young Elmer Elevator dreams of adventure, and when he learns of a baby dragon held captive on Wild Island, he runs away from home to rescue it. The poor dragon has been forced to serve as a 24/7 ferry for the lazy wild animals, and Elmer is determined to set it free. Armed with a backpack full of clever supplies, he navigates the island’s dense jungle, outsmarts ferocious tigers and other mischievous creatures, and proves that courage and quick thinking can overcome even the wildest challenges. 
  A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father’s Dragon is the first installment in a beloved trilogy, followed by Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. In 2012, it was ranked #49 among the greatest children's novels of all time in a School Library Journal survey. With its whimsical storytelling and charming illustrations by Ruth Chrisman Gannett, this delightful tale is perfect for young readers ages 6-10 who love magical adventures. 
  Join Elmer on an unforgettable journey to Wild Island and discover the magic of friendship, courage, and imagination!

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