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From mid-August to mid-September 1863, Union major general William S. Rosecrans's Army of the Cumberland maneuvered from Tennessee to north Georgia in a bid to rout Confederate general Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee and blaze the way for further Union advances. Meanwhile, Confederate reinforcements bolstered the numbers of the Army of Tennessee, and by the time the two armies met at the Battle of Chickamauga, in northern Georgia, the Confederates had gained numerical superiority.

It's February 3, 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa and Buddy Holly is in town for a big rock 'n roll show. To impress their dates, high school seniors and best friends, Billy and DJ, have "borrowed" a prized Cadillac belonging to Billy's uncle who is on vacation in Florida. It's the perfect time for DJ to try out his new, hand-held tape recorder and bootleg the highly anticipated show. The next morning Billy and DJ hear the tragic news that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, while traveling to the next show, have been killed in a plane crash. The Day The Music Died.

Strap in for an hour of rip-roaring comedy as Clever Peter bring you a pygmy hippo, a mystery voice, a leap across a ravine, and a sexy clown. This is the complete first series of the debut Radio 4 show from this award winning sketch team. From the team that brought you Cabin Pressure and Another Case of Milton Jones comes the massively bonkers and funny Clever Peter, hot off the Edinburgh Fringe and wearers of tri-coloured jerseys.

Avengers assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of Marvel Comics' all-star superhero team.

Diversity and Woke are two interconnected concepts that have gained significant attention and discussion in recent years, particularly in the realms of social justice, politics, and popular culture. Diversity refers to the presence and representation of different social and cultural groups within a given context, such as a workplace, educational institution, or in society as a whole. On the other hand, Woke is a term that has emerged as a colloquial expression associated with social awareness and activism, particularly regarding issues of inequality, discrimination, and systemic oppression. ...

In the United States, diversity education holds a unique significance due to the country's rich multicultural fabric and the ongoing pursuit of equality and social justice. Here are three reasons why diversity education is crucial in the United States: 1️⃣ Building a Stronger Nation: The United States is a kaleidoscope of, ethnicities, religions, and sex identities. Embracing diversity education fosters understanding, empathy, and appreciation for the experiences and perspectives of all Americans. It promotes a sense of unity and strengthens social cohesion, allowing individuals from ...

In der zweiten Folge der spannenden Hörspielreihe Sherlock, der kleine Detektiv stehen Sherlock und seine Freunde Johnny und Lea vor einem tierischen Rätsel: Der Klassenhamster Biscuit ist aus seinem Käfig verschwunden! Zunächst glauben die Kinder, dass der Hamster einfach ausgebrochen ist. Doch Sherlock merkt schnell, dass es sich um ein Verbrechen handeln muss, denn der Käfig ist verschlossen, und es gibt keine Fluchtspuren. Gemeinsam machen sich die drei jungen Detektive auf die Suche nach dem Dieb.

In der ersten Folge von Sherlock, der kleine Detektiv finden sich Sherlock Holmes und seine Freunde Johnny Watson und Lea Hoffmann an ihrem ersten Schultag nach den Sommerferien inmitten eines mysteriösen Falls wieder. Als ihre Klassenlehrerin, Mrs. Bennett, plötzlich von der Hausmeisterin vertreten wird, kommen Sherlock und seine Freunde einem Geheimnis auf die Spur. Mrs. Bennett steht unter Polizeischutz, nachdem sie Zeugin eines spektakulären Juwelendiebstahls geworden ist.