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Early on Sunday, 7 December 1941, the air and naval forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at anchor in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) recorded the day as 'a date which will live in infamy' in his speech to a joint session of Congress. Subsequent investigations and histories judged U.S. intelligence as unprepared in its failure to predict the attack at Pearl Harbor. Yet FDR also listed the...
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Helps teens discover the goodness of the Bible's teaching on sexuality.
What does the Bible really say about identity and gender, dating and sex? Are its teachings out of date and repressive? Or are they the way to joy and contentment?
Long-time youth worker Jennifer Kvamme knows teens are grappling with these questions. In this book she helps readers cut through the cultural confusion and find answers to questions like:
• Why does God care what...
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Experience the joys and heartaches of the Easter season as shared by forty talented authors from across Canada. Enjoy Easter stories, poems, dramas, reflections, recipes, and images with themes like forgiveness, salvation, grace, and more. We invite you to sit and savor these fictional and real-life treasures. You will be encouraged to reflect on the hope available to each of us during this holy season. May you be as blessed in reading this book as...
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This guide will help you to learn about video game jokes. That is why this guide focuses on all natural remedies and methods in order to give you the best results with no side effects.
This book will teach you following:
- video game jokes
- video game memes
- crack funny games jokes
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To quote Coleridge, Dan uses "the best words in the best order." For followers of Dan's works, this is a must read. For newcomers, this is a great introduction to a unique and talented author.- Micah S. Hackler, Author, Sheriff Lansing MysteriesExplore the back trails, hidden canyons and forgotten towns of the Southwest in stories that are at times inspirational, bawdy, humorous, and heart-breaking. This collections takes the reader into Gila River...
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For the first time ever ...
If you love the Holloway Pack, you are going to love this collection of short stories and bonus scenes, all gathered together in a singular publication
for the very first time.
Followers of Jem & Sean's journey in Called get to enjoy much-loved scenes from Sean's POV.
Fans of Ethan Holloway get to celebrate his (heated) birthday alongside him, as well as discover just who he was as a young pup and the stirrings of how...
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It's Time To Snuggle Up With Your Child Every Single Night As They Drift Off To Sleep With This Deeply Relaxing 10 Hour Collection Of Bedtime Stories!
Does your child struggle falling asleep at night? Do they have difficulty relaxing in our tech fueled world? Do you want to enhance your Child's creativity, improve their vocabulary and develop their mindfulness?
If you answered yes to any of those questions then you are In the right place...
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12) Norse Mythology Legends: Epic Stories, Quests, Myths & More From the Most Powerful Characters, Gods
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Discover The Legendary Characters of Norse Mythology & Their Epic Stories
The Norse God Odin went to great lengths in his quest for knowledge...and as long as there is breath in your lungs, your quest for knowledge should never stop...
Odin learned alone, but he would often turn to the council of gods and his ravens for guidance...Imagine yourself as Odin and us as your ravens who have collected the stories, myths and legendary characters of Norse...
13) Advanced English Dialogues, Stories, Vocabulary & More: A Self-Study Course for Higher-Level ESL/EFL
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Improve your English vocabulary with this book of dialogues, stories, phrases, expressions, idioms, and more. These lessons are designed for advanced English learners. Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary in no time at all! Advanced English Dialogues, Stories, Vocabulary & More will help you:Have thousands of important English expressions...
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Traditional Christmas Ghost Stories with a twist in the tail. Perfect to read on a dark winter's night while wrapping presents. These modern ghost stories are written in the best tradition of ghostly tales. Ideal for reading by the lights of the Christmas Tree. Enjoyable, atmospheric and very human stories that are guaranteed to bring a pleasurable chill to your Christmas atmosphere
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Following the first collection of story drama structures, Into the Story 2: More Stories! More Drama! presents a well-argued approach to the value of children's picture books as a way to look at contemporary issues of social justice while building connections that promote a literacy that is multi-dimensional. Story drama structures offer teachers opportunities for the rich conversations and deep reflections that foster habits of mind critical for...
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"Cory Doctorow straps on his miner's helmet and takes you deep into the caverns and underground rivers of pop culture, here filtered through SF-colored glasses. Enjoy."-Neil GaimanNew York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow has been hailed as one of the freshest voices in science fiction, and this collection of intriguing novellas is yet another reason why.Have you ever wondered what it's like to live through a bioweapon attack or to have every...
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A young girl delights in her grandmother's stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief , discovery, and laughter, such as a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair. Part of the bestselling Grandma's Attic series, these charming tales-updated with delightful new illustrations-will whisk you away to another time and place. And you'll find...
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Space is infinite. There are never-ending mysteries in its starry reaches, and we're still learning about them. In this detailed, fascinating book, young readers will learn more about freaky stories of space, including weird planets, strange stars, unexplained phenomena, and tales of the brave people who've traveled into this final frontier. Intriguing facts and historic photographs will catch students' interest as they investigate these mysteries...
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