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  Dreyfus Affair and the Leo Frank...

  Editors Charles River

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  In September 1890, among a pile of torn-up documents delivered by Mme. Bastian was found a note handwritten in French which, when pieced together, proved to be a list of French military secrets handed over to the Germans by an unknown French officer of the General Staff. This discovery, which proved the existence of a traitor in the department, triggered a ferment in the corridors of the Conseil Supérieur de la Guerre, and the hunt was on for the culprit. By a process of elimination, officers of the military intelligence were able to narrow down a list of probable traitors, among whom was a young Jewish staff officer, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was immediately earmarked as the chief suspect.  
  	These are the essential facts of the “Dreyfus Affair,” as it came to be known, an episode that in many respects defined French anti-Semitism in the late 19th century. A case was built with the central objective of protecting the integrity of French military establishment, and in the process, the relatively muted anti-Semitism in France (at least compared to other European nations) was transformed into an era of virulent and violent Jew-hatred that characterized and sullied the final decade of the 19th century in France. Even today, as many of the affair’s nuances and facets have faded from memory, its political importance and anti-Semitic elements continue to be well-known and quite relevant today.  
  In 1913, Mary Phagan, a young Georgia factory girl and the daughter of tenant farmers, was raped and killed, and suspicion fell upon Leo Frank, the Jewish-American factory manager, who was subsequently arrested, tried, and convicted of her murder based on the thinnest of circumstantial evidence. The entire case against Frank rested on the testimony of the factory janitor, Jim Conley, despite the fact Conley had been arrested almost immediately after Frank when he was spotted washing what appeared to be blood off his clothes. 

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  A Day in the Life of a Soviet...

  Inta Halvorsen

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  Step behind the Iron Curtain in this immersive historical audiobook, inspired by true experiences. 
   
  Follow fifteen-year-old Linda as she navigates the universal trials of high school, first crushes, and strict family expectations in late-1980s Soviet Latvia. She must carve out her own path in a world where history is weaponized into propaganda and dictates daily reality. 
   
  Perfect for Gen X listeners and historical fiction fans, this nostalgic coming-of-age story explores what it means to dream, grow up, and rebel under a political system on the brink of collapse. 
   
  Designed to be enjoyed in a single listening session, this captivating audio novelette is just the beginning. Discover what becomes of Linda decades later in the companion audiobook, The 90s Leftovers.

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  An Inquiry into the Nature and...

  Adam Smith

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  Discover the groundbreaking work that transformed the way the world thinks about economics, markets, and prosperity.
  
  Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations remains one of the most influential works in the history of economic thought. First published in 1776, this landmark book examines the forces that shape economic activity, including labor, trade, productivity, markets, prices, capital, and the division of labor.
  
  Smith explores how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies interact within economic systems, offering observations that continue to influence discussions about capitalism, free markets, public policy, and economic development.
  
  Whether you are studying economics, exploring the history of political thought, or simply interested in understanding the foundations of modern economic theory, this classic provides an essential opportunity to engage directly with Smith's influential ideas.
  
  Experience the original work that helped shape modern economics and remains essential reading for students and curious minds alike.

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  Peter Mayle's Provence -...

  Peter Mayle

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  When Peter Mayle and his wife traded England's long, gray winters and damp summers for life in southern France, they entered an enchanting, wonderful, sometimes bewildering world.  Now, share their adventures, pleasures, and frustrations: the joys and occasional hazards of wining and dining in France, taking part in goat races, attending a Pavorotti  concert under the stars -- and much more.  Meet Provence's unique characters: a wary truffle hunter, a gourmet in a track suit, the wise and crafty Massot -- and many more.  Funny, touching, endearing -- Peter Mayle's Provence proves the adage that while you may not be able to escape from it all, you sure can have fun trying.

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  Monsters of Wisconsin -...

  Linda S Godfrey

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  The noted cryptozoologist gives readers a rundown of the Wisconsin unknowns—from creatures of the sky to lake dwellers, aliens to lumberjack legends.   “These riveting accounts of monsters in the heart of America are expertly chronicled by Linda S. Godfrey. The numerous detailed eyewitness reports will open your mind to the real possibility of ‘unknowns’ that may live at the edge of our driveways and backyards.” —Doug Hajicek, producer/creator of History Channel’s MonsterQuest   Bizarre beasts of the Badger State featured in this volume include:    The Beast of Bray Road  Sasquatch  Rocky of Rock Lake  Dragons of Green Bay  Werewolves  Flying lizard men  Out-of-place kangaroos  Goat men

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  A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Embark on a magical journey with Nathaniel Hawthorne's "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys." In this delightful collection of Greek myths retold for young readers, Hawthorne weaves together enchanting tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and fantastical creatures. Each story is filled with adventure, wonder, and valuable life lessons. Through his captivating storytelling, Hawthorne transports listeners to ancient Greece, where they will encounter mythological beings such as Hercules, Pandora, and Medusa. With vivid imagery and a touch of Hawthorne's signature moral insight, this audiobook is a true treasure for both children and adults alike.

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