It Begins With Me by Shauna Spellman (1 Review)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

Two damaged parents A chance to break the cycle. Will she trigger old patterns or create something new and beautiful? Shauna Spellman never felt wanted. Born into a family where mental illness and alcoholism raged unchecked, the lonely young woman thought escaping to college could hold the key to joy. But when the pain and anguish refused to dissipate, she feared her agony could only be ended by death. Still clinging defiantly to the idea of finding freedom, Shauna sought an alternate solution to suicide at UCLA's student health center. And as she and her therapist worked through generations of hurt, her life finally started to feel like her own. Would her strength and love unlock the door to a brighter future? In this emotionally rich memoir, Shauna Spellman unravels the vicious wounds caused by a dysfunctional family and reveals how even the worst childhoods can spawn a wonderful existence. And her insights into coping with trauma and embracing compassion will take readers on a ...

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Frederick Douglass: La Voz de la Libertad: Voice of Freedom (Biographies) (Spanish Edition) by Philip Martin McCaulay Price verified 8 hours ago

Sumérjase en la extraordinaria vida de Frederick Douglass con la apasionante biografía "Frederick Douglass: La Voz de la Libertad". Este libro ofrece una exploración en profundidad del viaje de Douglass desde una vida encadenado hasta convertirse en una de las figuras más influyentes de la historia de Estados Unidos. A través de narraciones meticulosamente investigadas y vívidos relatos, la biografía cubre los principales aspectos de su vida y su legado. Huida de la esclavitud: El libro comienza con un dramático relato de la valiente huida de Douglass de la esclavitud, que sienta las bases para su transformación en un líder nacional de la abolición. Movimiento abolicionista y antiesclavista: Detalla su ascenso como destacado abolicionista, profundizando en sus incansables esfuerzos dentro del movimiento antiesclavista, donde su poderosa oratoria y sus persuasivos escritos dejaron una huella indeleble en Estados Unidos. El ferrocarril subterráneo: "La Voz de la Libertad" ...

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These Lives: History, Hilarity, Horror – Growing up in Cold War Romania by ELIADE MOLDOVAN (10 Reviews)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

In These Lives, daily Cold War existence under the despotic dictatorship of Nicolae Ceau?escu, is vividly documented. Drawn against a chaotic background of hardships, horrors, and hilarity, story after story depicts every imaginable aspect of that era: from cold, brutal murders and betrayal, to the abiding love between a husband and wife. These stories flow from the memories of Romanian expatriate Eliade Moldovan, who grew up in that country in painful, troublesome times. Recounted from both his own experiences and those of family and friends, the tales within all have one thing in common: the indomitable spirit of humankind to do right in the face of great evil and adversity! Particularly relevant today, These Lives offers a chance to understand how tyrannical regimes come to power and what sparks a revolution. It also pays homage to the men and women of Romania who struggled for centuries and yet still survived to tell their stories. Order your copy now!

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Bomber!: Famous Bomber Missions of World War II by Robert Jackson (345 Reviews)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

It was a moment in military history that required supreme courage. The bomber crews of World War II left the security of their bases night after night to fly into the heart of enemy territory. In this compelling history of the campaigns they fought, Robert Jackson draws on eye-witness accounts, as well as his own experience as a military pilot, to tell the stories of men overcoming immense danger and terrible odds in pursuit of victory. In telling detail Jackson describes the heavy American losses in the Schweinfurt-Regensburg campaign, when more than 300 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses aimed to crush Germany's aircraft production but which cost more than 60 planes as it ventured beyond the protection of escorting fighters, and the RAF night raid on Nürnberg, when the Allies lost over 150 heavy bombers and nearly 1,300 aircrew. More poignantly, he tells the inspiring stories of the French crew who became the first Allied airmen to bomb Berlin and the six RAF Lancasters who ...

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True Crime Mayhem Episodes 1 : Dark, Disturbing and Murder stories. (Mayhem, murder and Deception) by Manuel Coman (66 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

?True Crime Mayhem Episodes 1? ?Dark, Disturbing and Murder stories.(New True Crime Series 2023).? In the depths of human depravity lie stories that shock and haunt us, tales that reveal the darkest corners of the human psyche. Welcome to True Crime Mayhem, a collection of chilling narratives that delve into the sinister world of crime, murder, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice. Each Volume is a gripping journey into the abyss, where the unimaginable becomes real and the seemingly ordinary transforms into something sinister. Within these pages, you will encounter a tapestry of true crime stories that will send shivers down your spine. Each chapter unravels a different tale, drawing you closer to the enigmatic minds of killers and the tragic victims they leave in their wake. Dark and disturbing, these stories delve into the depths of human nature, exposing the intricate webs of motives, passions, and the relentless quest for power. The Lost Boys: Two adolescents vanished in ...

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Jerusalem's Traitor: Josephus, Masada, and the Fall of Judea by Desmond Seward (57 Reviews)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

An ancient historian who watched the destruction of Jerusalem... When the Jews revolted against Rome in 66 CE, Josephus, a Jerusalem aristocrat, was made a general in his nation's army. Captured by the Romans, he saved his skin by finding favour with the emperor Vespasian. He then served as an adviser to the Roman legions, running a network of spies inside Jerusalem, in the belief that the Jews' only hope of survival lay in surrender to Rome. As a Jewish eyewitness who was given access to Vespasian's campaign notebooks, Josephus is our only source of information for the war of extermination that ended in the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple, and the amazing times in which he lived. He is of vital importance for anyone interested in the Middle East, Jewish history, and the early history of Christianity. Praise for Desmond Seward: 'Undeniably the work of someone who knows and accepts the standards of critical history but... who sees the past also as an epic or a ...

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Héroes de la Primera Guerra Mundial: Historias inolvidables de valor, abnegación y resistencia (Colección de Historias Curiosas) (Spanish Edition) by Ahoy Publications Price verified 46 minutes ago

¡Reviva las experiencias de los héroes más memorables de la Primera Guerra Mundial! Explore las inolvidables historias de resistencia, valor y abnegación que marcaron a los héroes más destacados de la Primera Guerra Mundial. ¿Es aficionado a la historia y desea aventurarse más allá de los hechos históricos conocidos de la Primera Guerra Mundial? ¿Desea explorar la vida y los relatos personales de estos personajes? ¿Quiere saber cómo los héroes anónimos de la Gran Guerra grabaron su nombre en la historia para siempre? A diferencia de la mayoría de los libros de historia, este no se limita a describir cómo un héroe concreto contribuyó a un acontecimiento bélico destacado. Cada capítulo destaca a un participante de la Primera Guerra Mundial, incluyendo sus rasgos personales y profesionales. Entre los héroes figuran: • Manfred von Richthofen - Conozca cómo Manfred von Richthofen avanzó en su carrera militar y se convirtió en el famoso Barón Rojo. • ...

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My SERENDIPITOUS Life : How four publications totally changed his life by Howard E. Fischer (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

• Four publications that significantly changed his life • Four segments of his life featuring the number eight (graphically confirmed) • Five events that nearly ended his life • One near-death experience that could have severely changed his life • One event that could have disallowed (precluded, prohibited, blocked) almost all of the above • First Near Death Experience - 1941 • Second Near Death Experience - 1942 • Third Near Death Experience - 1948 • Fourth Near Death Experience - 1950 • Fifth Near Death Experience - 2017 •... plus his near "living death" experience - 2002 Howard E. Fischer - high school and college athlete, lawyer specializing in entertainment and nonprofit law, jazz music concert producer, jazz museum founder and executive director, author of four books plus booklets, newsletters and articles in major publications, founder, publisher and editor of art and antiques newspaper, producer of two feature films, producer of 25 music ...

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Just My Luck: A Humorous Account of Life's Absurdities by Kyle Woodruff (2 Reviews)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

Being a human has many painful and embarrassing moments, many of which are funny with the right twist of perspective. Just My Luck nimbly walks the tightrope of comedy and political correctness with a collection of essays that turns frowns right side up again. Observational humor and self-deprecation are the foundation of these stories, relatable at every turn. If you've ever had a childhood, taken a dump, or been to the DMV then this book is for you. Just be prepared to never look at getting your blood drawn the same way again.

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