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  River Coast & Creek - An...

  Judith Ellis

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  Using the five main rivers of Essex as a framework, it dives into many aspects of the maritime world and its history, taking the reader on an unpredictable and fascinating journey from the lost world of Doggerland and the development of modern humans, to yacht building on the River Colne. With stories from the age-old tradition of smuggling to the secret building and mysterious disappearance of a pocket submarine at Wivenhoe. 
  Essex is edged with mudflats and saltmarsh, marginal spaces tht are neither sea nor land. That sense of an unclear boundary is a recurring theme in this exploration of maritime history, in which creatures half-fish and half-animal were thought to haunt the oceans and the bed of the North Sea was once an inhabited country. 
  This unusual book takes you on a glorious and unpredictable journey from prehistory through to the end of the great days of sail, when the railways and the diesel engine changed the world forever. 
  The author lives in Norfolk and has a fascination with the North Sea coast. her lifelong passion for traditional sail, her love of sketching and her abiding interest in history have combined to produce this delightful and engaging book.

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  Bay of Pigs Invasion - A History...

  Hourly History

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  Discover the remarkable history of the Bay of Pigs Invasion...In the 1950s, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) secretly planned, supported, and funded two coups: one in Guatemala and one in Iran. This was the height of the Cold War, and both deposed governments were suspected of leaning to the left and favoring closer ties with the Soviet Union, while the regimes that replaced them were more inclined to look favorably on the United States. Whatever the moral implications of such interventions (and the US government strenuously denied involvement in either), many Americans saw the outcomes as positive developments that helped to slow the worldwide spread of communism.Then, in January 1959, a new leader took control of the island of Cuba, which is less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the US mainland. At first, it seemed that Fidel Castro might be friendly toward the US, but during 1959 and 1960, tensions increased, and Cuba seemed to be moving closer to the Soviet Union. Many Americans came to believe that peace could only be assured in Latin America by the removal of Castro from power and his replacement with a more friendly regime. The CIA developed a bold and secret plan for an invasion of Cuba by a group of anti-Castro rebels who would land in a remote area known as the Bay of Pigs. This is the story of the ill-fated, poorly planned, and ultimately disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion.
   
  Discover a plethora of topics such as
  
  Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution
  Allen Dulles and the CIA
  The Cuban Exiles
  A New President and a Plan
  Operation Bumpy Road: Brigade 2506
  Defeat and Aftermath

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  All About Her

  Marve Hendry

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  All About Her is a collection of poems describing key moments in the author's life. It's about the indelible emotions that marked the author's life and the valuable interactions encountered along the way. It deals with grief, anger, depression, sadness, loss, hope, society, fear, love, hate, forgiveness, spirituality and randomness in their different hues. The book is divided into four sections, with each section tugging on a different emotional string. Each section takes you on a different journey in hopes of making you feel what the author felt while living through these unforgettable moments.

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  Children of a Troubled Time -...

  Margaret A. Hagerman

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  Provides a child’s-eye perspective on how the culture wars are playing out in our nation’s schools 
  Kids are at the center of today’s “culture wars”—pundits, politicians, and parents alike are debating which books they should be allowed to read, which version of history they should learn in school, and what decisions they can make about their own bodies. And yet, no one asks kids what they think about these issues. 
  In Children of a Troubled Time, award-winning sociologist Margaret A. Hagerman amplifies the voices of children who grew up during Trump’s presidency and explores how they learn about race in America today. Hagerman interviewed nearly fifty children between the ages of ten to thirteen in two dramatically different political landscapes: Mississippi and Massachusetts. Hagerman interviewed kids who identified as conservative and liberal in both places as well as kids from different racial groups. She discovered remarkably similar patterns in the ideas expressed by these children. Racism, she asserts, is not just a local or regional phenomenon: it is a broad American project affecting childhoods across the country.In Hagerman’s emotionally compelling interviews, children describe what it is like to come of age during years of deep political and racial divide, and how being a kid during the Trump era shaped their views on racism, democracy, and America as a whole. Children’s racialized emotions are also central to this book: disgust and discomfort, fear and solidarity, dominance and apathy. 
  As administrators, teachers, and parents struggle to help children make sense of our racially and politically polarized nation, Hagerman offers concrete examples of the kinds of interventions necessary to help kids learn how to become members of a multi-racial democracy and to avoid the development of far-right thinking in the white youth of today. Children of a Troubled Time expands our understanding of how the rising generation grapples with the complexities of racism and raises critical questions about the future of American society.

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  The Art of War

  Sun Tzu

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  The Art of War by Sun Tzu is one of the most influential works on strategy ever written. Composed over two thousand years ago in ancient China, this concise yet powerful treatise has shaped military thinking, political leadership, and strategic decision-making across cultures and centuries.
  
  Written as a series of short chapters, the text presents timeless principles on planning, leadership, intelligence, discipline, and the effective use of resources. Sun Tzu emphasizes that victory is not achieved merely through strength or force, but through careful strategy, preparation, and understanding of both oneself and one's opponent.
  
  At the heart of the work lies the belief that the greatest triumph is winning without unnecessary conflict. Sun Tzu teaches that success comes from adaptability, awareness, and the ability to anticipate change. By studying terrain, timing, morale, and deception, a skilled leader can gain decisive advantage while minimizing loss and chaos.
  
  Although originally written for military commanders, the wisdom of The Art of War extends far beyond the battlefield. Its teachings have been widely applied in fields such as politics, business, management, sports, and personal development. The book offers insight into negotiation, competition, leadership, and the careful balance between action and restraint.
  
  Sun Tzu's philosophy stresses discipline, clarity of purpose, and the importance of strategic thinking. Rather than glorifying conflict, the work encourages thoughtful planning, intelligence gathering, and the avoidance of unnecessary confrontation whenever possible.
  
  For centuries, generals, leaders, and thinkers around the world have turned to The Art of War for guidance. Its enduring lessons on strategy, leadership, and human behavior continue to inspire readers seeking practical wisdom and deeper understanding of conflict and competition.
  
  Clear, concise, and profoundly insightful, The Art of War remains a timeless guide to strategic thinking and the art of achieving victory through wisdom rather than force.

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  A Garden Wedding for His Son -...

  James Wilson

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  BOOK SUMMARY: This book takes a deep dive into the Old Testament and New Testament's use and development of the Wedding Metaphor in Scripture. The book develops the importance of the Wedding Metaphor in understanding the heart and character of God Himself. Additionally, we learn some amazing aspects of the plans and purposes of God regarding the Creation from beginning to the end of time. The Wedding Metaphor also supplies a new perspective on understanding the actions of God regarding the life and death of Jesus. This includes some insightful and helpful new understandings of the meaning of the cross (the atonement). Most importantly the book develops a clear view of God's intentions to re-create the Shalom of the Garden of Eden environment in the New Creation to come. ADDITIONAL INFO: This book represents a study of scripture through the consideration of the wedding metaphor. It emphasizes metaphor as a means of "inter-realm" communication. This facilitates those of us living in the earthly realm, being given a better insight into the events and reality of the spiritual realm.

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