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  Tunisgrad: Victory in Africa

  Saul David

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  'Terrific – full of drama … it has profoundly altered my understanding of the Second World War' PATRICK BISHOP 
  FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SKY WARRIORS AND SBS COMES AN EPIC HISTORY OF THE ALLIED VICTORY IN NORTH AFRICA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. 
  On 8 November 1942, British and American troops invaded French North Africa as part of Operation Torch, the largest amphibious operation of the war to date. The Germans responded by flooding troops into Tunisia and the stage was set for one of the most decisive clashes of the war. 
  For months the outcome hung in the balance. The Allies failed to capture Tunis before Christmas, and early in the New Year the legendary German commander Erwin Rommel ( the ‘ Desert Fox ’) inflicted a series of crushing defeats on inexperienced American troops in the mountain passes of central Tunisia. But once the two Allied armies – the First and the Eighth – had joined hands in southern Tunisia in early April, the defeat of Axis forces was inevitable. The end came on 13 May when the remnants of the First Italian Army surrendered to British troops in northern Tunisia, leaving the Allies ‘ masters of the North African shores ’. 
  It was, with Guadalcanal in the Pacific and Stalingrad in Russia, one of three Axis defeats in early 1943 that changed the course of the war. Historians have recognized the significance of the others, but not Tunisia which they have either ignored or characterized ( as the Americans did at the time ) as a sideshow. Yet it ended Axis sea power in the Mediterranean, destroyed more than 2,400 Axis aircraft ( 40 per cent of the Luftwaffe ’ s strength ), and resulted in the surrender of over 250,000 German and Italian troops, more than were captured at Stalingrad. Such was the scale of their defeat that the German public wryly dubbed it ‘ Tunisgrad ’. 
  It was the first campaign fought by the Anglo-American alliance, and would determine how and where the Allies would fight for the rest of the war. It was where America first brought to bear the full weight of its industrial strength, and where the Allies learned, after early setbacks, how to defeat the Germans with a combination of air, land and sea power. It featured many of the great commanders of the Second World War, including ‘ Ike ’ Eisenhower, George S. Patton Jr, Omar N. Bradley, Harold Alexander, Bernard Montgomery and Erwin Rommel. But the campaign ’ s chief significance is that it extinguished any lingering hopes in Italy that the war could be won and led, inexorably, to the dissolution of the Axis in Europe. By destroying the Axis it marked, for Hitler, the beginning of the end. 
  Tunisgrad is the first comprehensive 360-degree history, told from the perspective of all the combatants, and ranging in focus from politicians and senior commanders to ordinary servicemen fighting in and over the mountains of Tunisia, and across the Mediterranean. Using a variety of first-hand sources, it restores the campaign to its rightful place as a defining moment of the war 
  In TUNISGRAD, Sunday Times bestselling author Saul David offers a modern perspective on the conflicts of the 20th century. This latest non-fiction work is a top pick for those seeking a deep understanding of wars. 
  For fans of Al Murray (Arnhem), Joseph Wheelan (Bitter Peleliu), Geoffrey Wawro (A Mad Catastrophe), Bob Drury (Throne of Grace), and Antony Beevor (D-Day). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  China's 2030 Blueprint: How...

  Orson Merrick

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  China's 2030 Blueprint: How Beijing Plans to Overtake America 
  Are you eager to enhance your career and solidify your understanding of the strategies shaping global leadership dynamics for tomorrow? 
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  Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth...

  Daisaku Ikeda

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  This introduction to Nichiren Buddhism explores the philosophical intricacies of life and reveals the wonder inherent in the phases of birth, aging, and death. Core concepts of Nichiren Buddhism, such as the 10 worlds and the nine consciousnesses, illustrate the profundity of human existence. This book provides Buddhists with the tools they need to fully appreciate the connectedness of all beings and to revolutionize their spiritual lives based on this insight. Also explored are how suffering can be transformed to contribute to personal fulfillment and the well-being of others and how modern scientific research accords with ancient Buddhist views. Ultimately, this is both a work of popular philosophy and a book of compelling, compassionate inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike that fosters a greater understanding of Nichiren Buddhism.

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  Children's Language Development...

  Brian Gibson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Why do some children begin speaking in full sentences while others struggle with single words? 
  Language is the foundation of connection, learning, and lifelong success. Yet not all children develop language at the same pace, and the reasons why may surprise you. Children's Language Development reveals how the earliest interactions between caregiver and child play a vital role in shaping future communication, comprehension, and expression. 
  This book provides a research-driven roadmap to unlocking your child’s full linguistic potential. 
  From the quality and quantity of parental input to the structure of early vocabulary and the significance of nonverbal communication, this book brings together decades of developmental psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience to answer one critical question: How can we best support a child’s language journey from the very beginning? 
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  The way you talk to your child directly influences vocabulary growth and language processing 
  The difference between expressive and receptive language—and why it matters 
  Why vocabulary composition (not just quantity) is a key predictor of later success 
  The crucial role of gestures, joint attention, and turn-taking in early communication 
  What current research says about screen time, multilingual environments, and the impact of socio-economic context 
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  Descartes John Locke Rousseau...

  Days of History

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  Are you curious about the Enlightenment thinkers and their groundbreaking ideas? 
  Do you want a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical, economic, and social transformations that took place in the 17th and 18th centuries? 
  Then, you need to get your hands on this book! 
  Inside, you'll find:A thorough exploration of the lives and ideas of six of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment: Descartes, John Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Voltaire, and Adam SmithAn in-depth analysis of the impact of their ideas on the development of modern Western thought and society as a wholeA critical assessment of the limitations and shortcomings of their ideas, as well as their contributions to the advancement of knowledgeA compelling narrative that brings to life the intellectual and cultural context in which these great thinkers lived and worked 
  This book is not just for scholars of philosophy or history; it is for anyone who wants to understand the ideas that have shaped our world. 
  So if you're ready to dive deep into the intellectual roots of modern Western thought and come away with a comprehensive understanding of the Enlightenment thinkers, get your copy today!

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  The Sound of Many Waters - A...

  Robin A. Crawford

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  With the widest catchment area of any river in Britain, the Tay drains much of the lower Highlands of Scotland. A vast network of lochs and smaller bodies of water feed the Isla, Garry, Tummel, Almond and Earn, which all flow into this mighty river.
  As Robin Crawford walks along the banks of the Tay, we delve into the history of this landscape and his personal connection with it, from hill walks with friends into the mountains of the Tay's source to his student days in Dundee, where the Tay eventually spills out into the North Sea.
  Along the route we dip into the river's story: the gold-panners on the river Cononish, the Earthquake House outside Comrie, Beatrix Potter's holiday home near Dunkeld. Throughout, the river is our constant companion, connecting the small moments on which events turn and lives are changed forever.

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