Carving My Destiny : Lessons from My Entrepreneurial Ventures by Dr. Kedar Gupta (38 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

How far can a $1,000 investment take an ambitious entrepreneur? On its own, not very far. With innovation, grit, and an insatiable drive, Dr. Kedar Gupta paved the way for the solar industry and built GT Solar, a global leader in solar power that had over $240 million in revenue when it went public. Promising at least one twist per chapter, the story of Gupta (who arrived in NYC with $5 in his pocket in 1968) reads no less than an edge-of-the-seat thriller for those who intend to pick up this book for their entrepreneurial journey. ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Powerful Celtic Women in History: Warrior Queens, Priestesses, and Wise Women (Brave Women in History) by Elise Baker Price verified 7 minutes ago

Are you fascinated by the untold stories of powerful women of the past? If so, then travel through time to discover the captivating tales of formidable Celtic women whose courage and leadership remain inspirational for all modern-day warriors and diplomats. In Powerful Celtic Women in History: Warrior Queens, Priestesses, and Wise Women, you will find an exploration of a very different society in which women enjoyed status and power in their own right and in which they were honored for their vital contributions. You will journey ...

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1000 Fun Facts About Africa: Discover the Fascinating History, Culture, Wildlife, and Geography of the African Continent, One Incredible Fact at a ... by Taji Okar (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Embark on an exhilarating adventure across the vast and diverse continent of Africa with "1000 Fun Facts About Africa." Packed with fascinating tidbits Embark on an exhilarating adventure across the vast and diverse continent of Africa with "1000 Fun Facts About Africa." Packed with fascinating tidbits about ancient civilizations, vibrant cultures, majestic wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, this book is your passport to the wonders of Africa. From the ancient wonders of Egypt to the bustling markets of Marrakech, from the ...

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LAS VEGAS: MOB CITY by Ignacio Esteban (5 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Las Vegas has many names such as Sin City, the City of Lights and Mob City just to name a few. There is no city like Las Vegas with world class casinos, hotels, shows, sports and sightseeing is second to none. Vegas does have a dark side with a history tied to organized crime that includes some of the most infamous mobsters in U.S. history like Bugsy Seigel, Myer Lansky, Johnny Roselli, Gus Greenbaum, Lefty Rosenthal and Tony Spilotro just to name a few. The saying goes, Built it and they will come and Las Vegas is a perfect example ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

100 Gemini Celebrities: Discover the Lives and Personalities of Gemini Celebrities in This Comprehensive Collection by Wes Carsen (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Step into the world of the stars with "100 Gemini Celebrities: Discover the Lives and Personalities of Gemini Celebrities in This Comprehensive Collection". This captivating anthology offers an intimate look at 100 famous personalities born under the Gemini zodiac sign, known for their versatility, intellect, and vibrant energy. From actors to musicians, writers to athletes, this book is a treasure trove of fascinating mini-biographies, each one revealing the unique characteristics and life stories of Gemini celebrities. Accompanied ...

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A Result Driven Life by Lorenzo C Mailum Jr (1 Review)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Witness an extraordinary journey with "A Result-Driven Life," a motivational self-help book that narrates the incredible life journey of a resilient Filipino child. This inspiring success story encapsulates the transformation from extreme poverty to millionaire status through hard work and perseverance. This remarkable life journey unfolds from a remote barrio where the struggle to complete high school was overshadowed by the harsh realities of poverty. Undeterred by adversity, the child is enlisted in the US Navy as a steward ...

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True Crime Trivia 3: Test Your Knowledge of Serial Killers, Unsolved Mysteries, Infamous Crimes, Hoaxes & More with 250 Chilling & Fascinating Quiz ... by Michelle Tooker (Beguile Media) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Explore even more of the dark and fascinating world of true crime with this well-researched trivia book! In book three of the #1 ranking True Crime Trivia Series, author, podcaster and researcher Michelle Tooker takes you on a journey through some of the most notorious crimes in history. With 250 true crime trivia quiz questions, you'll test your knowledge of everything from hoaxes to serial killers and unsolved mysteries to cold cases. Whether you're a longtime true crime enthusiast or a curious newcomer, True Crime Trivia 3 is ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

A Second Fall by James Green Price verified 3 hours ago

As a kid, her story greeted my ears with a renewed flavour each time it came. There were stories that made children tremble with fear especially if told at night, and Mary's was one. But even so, we yearned for more. One cold evening, my aged grandma told me that she actually saw the days when Mary laboured in people's farms. So she was not an imaginary Mary but one that once lived. Knowing this has seen her story drift from a tasteful horror to a condemnable reality. It is a crime too difficult to forgive, at least, within the ...

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Not Many Mighty: Liars, Cheats, Killers, and Other Inspirational Bible Heroes by Paul Combs (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The heroes of the Bible have come down to us through the centuries as towering figures immortalized in marble and stained glass. But the actual text of the Bible presents a far more complicated, and more encouraging, picture of these Old and New Testament saints. From Moses to Jonah, from Peter to Paul, they were like us in every way. This book tells the other side of the story you got in Sunday school.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

True Crime Case Histories - Volume 13: 12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder, Deception, and Mayhem (Volume 13) by Jason Neal (227 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder and Mayhem Volume 13 of the True Crime Case Histories Series *** This series can be read in any order *** Not everyone has the stomach for the dark details of True Crime. But some of us feel an irresistible pull to these stories - whether it's a burning drive to see justice served, a need to comprehend the depraved criminal mind, or simple curiosity about how detectives cracked the case. True Crime Case Histories Volume 13 brings to light twelve new stories spanning the past fifty years, ...

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The Adventures of Martha Lou and Me: A Collection of Short Stories by Josephine Krause (10 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

My paternal grandma, from the Deep South, was as backwoods as a body could get. She was so country, that country folk looked like high falutin city folk, compared to her. Grandma had a noteworthy Southern dialect that left me gobsmacked every time she spoke. It was fascinating, captivating, enchanting, and a tad odd. I spent my adolescent years growing up in the North having fun adventures with my sisters, especially Martha Lou, since she was the mistress of mischief. Martha Lou turned ordinary events into exciting experiences. The ...

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The Story of Gunnar Hansen: A Novel by John C. Dailey Price verified 4 hours ago

COURAGE AND FAITH IN SPITE OF ADVERSITY Hoping to reunite spiritually with his deceased wife, Kathleen, Gunnar Hansen, 73, embarks on a three-week solo canoe trip. The Quetico-Superior wilderness canoe country on the Minnesota Ontario border is the setting for this uplifting adventure story. After surviving near death from his wounds in Vietnam, Gunnar survives his canoe trip with the help of the mysterious Abigail Fraser. "From college to Vietnam combat to career and family, joy and tragedy must be reconciled here. Yet through it ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs