CONFESSIONS OF A HIPPY HITMAN by KAN MILLER (17 Reviews)    Price verified 22 minutes ago

Incredible true story of a young man's unusual journey through life

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MERCHANTS of DEATH by Ignacio J Esteban Price verified one hour ago

International firearms trafficking from the United States to Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean see American made firearms in huge demand in these countries. There are many reasons why including strict gun laws in these countries, violent criminal gangs use guns, drug traffickers looking to protect their territories with high-power weapons, and gun trafficking itself is lucrative. It is very easy in the United States to purchase firearms at gun dealers (FFL), private sales, gun shows, flea markets and online. Many criminal organizations have individuals in the United States purchase large amounts of firearms later to be smuggled by land, air or sea from the U.S. to their nation. American firearms and ammunition are well made plus the United States has many imported firearms from other countries. Armed drug trafficking and the surge in violence in these nations is leading to an arms race between gangs and cartels in our hemisphere. The brutal violence in these nations will only ...

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Living in the Middle East: Volume V - 2011-14 by Brian Borgford (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Brian Borgford and his wife, Rochelle Bos, lived in the Middle East from 2003 to 2014. The couple wrote almost daily blog entries describing their experiences. The "Living in the Middle East" series documents all of the blog entries as they were written at the time. This is the fifth and final book in the series, covering Brian's and Rochelle's time in Doha, Qatar from 2011 to 2014.

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Apologizing For Vietnam by Lisa Lieberman (Passport Press) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Shattered by the suicide of her cousin Allen, a Vietnam veteran, Lisa Lieberman embarked on a journey of understanding, reading memoirs and historical accounts of the Vietnam war in an effort to make sense of a war she'd only experienced second hand. Drafted in 1968, Allen served with the 4th Psychological Operations Group (PSYOP) at Tan Son Nhut airport, its Saigon headquarters. The unit came under heavy fire during PSYOP missions and Allen saw many of his comrades die. He shot himself in April 2002, six months after the US invasion of Afghanistan. Lieberman's reflections on Vietnam and on the moral injuries suffered by combatants like her cousin give all of us something to think about as the US teeters on the brink of another deadly war.

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American Legends: The Life of Rock Hudson by Charles River Editors (140 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

*Includes pictures. *Includes Hudson's own quotes about his life and career. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "I'm notorious for giving a bad interview. I'm an actor and I can't help but feel I'm boring when I'm on as myself." - Rock Hudson A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. In the middle of the 20th century, there was perhaps no leading man as famous and popular as Rock Hudson, who would star in both comedies and dramas on the way to being named one of the Top 10 Stars of the Year for eight years straight (1957-1964). Whether he was starring in a comedy with Doris Day or in a drama opposite ...

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The Survivor's Song: Under the Hammer and Sickle - Budapest to Montreal by Andrew Fodor (10 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The first book of this two-volume series (Unarmed Soldiers: Budapest to Stalingrad and back) follows the author's three-years on the road with the Hungarian forced labor battalions during WWII, taking him from Budapest to the area of Stalingrad. Armed with only his wits, a smattering of courage, some unexpected help and lots of luck, he survived the brutal conditions with his joie de vivre and sense of humor intact. He had simply not allowed the fascists to break his spirit in the time of war, and, as he demonstrates in this volume, he certainly wasn't going to let the incompetent post-war communists do so either. In this volume, continuing to use the skill and inventiveness that helped him survive the war, he dabbles in forgery, distilling illegal liquor, commercial art, music, journalism, accountancy and much literary ado before finally realizing that the Great People's Republic didn't really need his expertise in order to make stupid decisions about the freshly-minted communist ...

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New dating scammers' scenarios: How to spot a scammer by Larry Hedley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book is about NEW & Ordinary scammers' scenarios. Read it if you DO NOT WANT to be scammed! There you can find confessions of brides and also some advice from detectives and experts. More than 70 ways of scamming on online dating sites are described to prevent you from being scammed.

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American Sniper United States Navy SEAL : Quotes from Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 − February 2, 2013) (American Snipers Chris ... by Frank Thompson (26 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 ? February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL and the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history with 160 confirmed kills. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and numerous other unit and personal awards.

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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders by Charles River Editors (34 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I was born a slave, but nature gave me a soul of a free man... " - Toussaint L'Ouverture The island of Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Antilles chain behind Cuba, and host to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Haiti, however, covering the western third of the island, is a French-speaking territory while the Dominican Republic, which occupies the other two thirds, is a Spanish-speaking territory. The Dominican Republic, although classified as a developing nation, has never been struck to the same degree by the malaise of poverty, corruption of its neighbor, languishing in the lower ten percent of nations ahead only of some of the most conspicuous failed states in Africa. Many historians and analysts have posed the question of why, and the answer seems to lie in Haiti's uniquely tortured history. Hispaniola entered the European record in 1492 when ...

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America Calling: Freedoom - Immigration by Mark D. Burright (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Embark on a captivating journey through the tapestry of American history with "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," a poignant and gripping historic fictional novel by Mark D. Burright. Drawing inspiration from the author's own family saga, this narrative unfolds across generations, spanning the 1600s, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the tumultuous era of the Oklahoma Land Run. In this evocative tale, readers are transported to a time when pioneers faced the daunting challenge of immigrating to a new land, a land that would eventually become the beacon of freedom and independence. Burright skillfully weaves a narrative that not only traces the footsteps of his ancestors but also paints a vivid picture of the sacrifices made by those who paved the way for the liberties we hold dear today. As you turn the pages of "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," be prepared for an emotional and thought-provoking journey that goes beyond the conventional tales of history. ...

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Nuclear War Survival Guide: The Skills You Need to Survive an Atomic Bomb and a Detailed Plan About How to Prepare for a Disaster Accident by Mark George Hardy (18 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Prepare for the unthinkable with "Nuclear War Survival Guide" by Mark George Hardy. This ultimate manual equips you with essential skills and knowledge to survive an atomic bomb and navigate the aftermath of a catastrophic event. From understanding the risks tied to the Russian-Ukraine conflict to unraveling the complexities of nuclear weaponry, this indispensable guide provides vital information for informed decisions during times of crisis. Inside "Nuclear War Survival Guide" you'll find: • The inner workings of nuclear explosions and their devastating effects • Insights into radiation, fallout, electromagnetic pulses (EMP), and firestorms • Step-by-step instructions for creating a comprehensive action plan tailored to your family's needs, including preparations for pets and family members with disabilities • Expert tips on fortifying your shelter and ensuring your vital supplies remain intact • Practical medical preparedness advice, including first aid essentials ...

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A bit of a sore throat: Throat cancer and its treatment: a patient's perspective. by Robert Leslie (24 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A patient's perspective on throat cancer and its treatment. I don't know your reason for looking at my book, but before going any further, I do hope it's not because you or a person close to you has cancer; it's a horrible disease. My story is about my own experience of stage 4 throat cancer and what I have learned by researching - I'm not an expert; this isn't a medical textbook and my description won't necessarily match how things go for other people, but it should give you some insight and forewarning of what to expect. Some of it was frustrating, some painful and surprisingly other parts which went far better than I expected. This book is what I would have been very happy to read before the start of my encounter with cancer. Despite the serious nature of the topic, I think you'll find plenty of moments which make you laugh. A review 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly readable and humorous medical memoir "I'm giving this book five stars because the subject is so important and because I ...

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Mega Yacht Confidential: Vol 1: Raw from the galley by Bill Odek (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Born in Scotland but raised in France, Bill is equally comfortable making a soufflé as he is deep frying a Mars bar. His culinary journey has taken him from the villas of Europe, penthouses of New York, and the largest yachts in the world. In this gripping exposé, he lifts the veil on the hidden underbelly of the culinary realm aboard these floating palaces. As a former chef on the high seas, he witnessed first-hand the clandestine dealings, ethical compromises, and mountains of cocaine lurking beneath the surface of glamour and extravagance. So, wash your hands and dry your sense of humour, because, in this world of luxury and excess, the only thing more absurd than the dishes served is the truth itself.

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It's Not For Everyone by Rick Brindle (Amazon) (28 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

What do you do when your dream job turns into a nightmare? Rick Brindle was a third generation military child. His father and grandfather served their whole lives in the Army, and all he wanted to do was be a soldier. In 1989 he joined the RAF Regiment. But life in the Regiment was a world away from what he thought it would be, and it quickly became toxic. Facing a culture of bullying, beatings, verbal abuse and sexual harassment, the community he wanted to be a part of became more like a prison. Most people around him went along with the abuse. Some agreed with it, some joined in, while the chain of command routinely looked the other way. Set over thirty years ago, this is a story of surviving abuse that still resonates today. It's Not For Everyone is essential reading for anyone considering a military career. Sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, and sometimes sickening, it's one person's unprecedented true story of life in the RAF Regiment.

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DEAD DOG ROAD: A True Story Into The Dark World Of An Abused Child by Diane N. Black (BLACK FLOWER PRESS) (41 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

IN A SMALL TEXAS TOWN, THE DIRECTOR OF A CHILDREN'S HOME TRIES TO SAVE THREE ADOPTED RUSSIAN CHILDREN LIVING WITH A SADISTIC WOMAN IN THE BACKWOODS OF CANEY HEAD. A heart-stopping story that highlights the failure of the agencies we trust to protect the most vulnerable among us -- and a truth more compelling and powerful than we could imagine. Abuse reports from neighbors draw attention to twelve-year-old Alexey who runs away to hide in the woods. The local child protection agency sends the director of the children's home to visit Alexey and his younger sisters, Anastasia and Svetlana. But despite her compelling report the agency believes the denials of the adoptive mother and leaves the children in the abusive home. Knowing the horrible truth, the director faces one obstacle after another as she tries to find someone to protect the children from the unspeakable. Dead Dog Road -- a place where secrets are buried like the injured fighting dogs who are dumped there.

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Nine Lives: Drunk Stoned and Stupid / Happy Joyous and Free by Bob Huppert (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Nine Lives is the brutally honest journey of one man's journey from the Hell that is drug and alcohol addiction (Drunk Stoned & Stupid) to a life free from bondage (Happy Joyous & Free.) Randy called. That's possibly the hardest step to take toward recovery, reaching out for help. Randy had been driving around with a loaded revolver in his lap, trying to gather the courage to park somewhere and end his pain. Permanently. So why not make one last call? The details of the call don't matter. The only thing a man in that situation hears is, "I know how you feel. I felt that way myself." And he KNEW that I knew. It wasn't just "I feel your pain" bullshit. All my years of pain and destruction finally had a purpose, a reason, a meaning. "We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it." I finally understood. I had something to offer Randy that no one else in his life could offer. No one but another cocaine addict who had been through the whole nightmare and came out the other ...

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Bermuda Bound: From London to Paradise by P. M. Lane (39 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Forget a year in Provence, try living on a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for four years. Bermuda Bound is a personal account of living and working on the beautiful island of Bermuda. The book relates encounters with modern day pirates, sea monsters, raging Atlantic storms, colourful local characters and suicidal tourists, against a remote background of incredible beauty in the western Atlantic. Gone are grey skies, wintry nights and miserable people to be replaced by blue skies, exquisite colonial architecture, colourful characters and tall swaying palm trees. Bermuda with its four hundred year history of pirates, smugglers, rum runners and ship wrecks is England's oldest colonial outpost, a sub-tropical haven where the modern world comes face to face with old ways and customs to form a unique blend of history, tradition and development, which is the very essence of Bermuda. Bermuda's beautiful beaches, exquisite lagoons and stunning scenery are all depicted ...

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Stryker: The Siege of Sadr City by Konrad R.K. Ludwig (Roland-Kjos Publishing) (852 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In the spring of 2008, Coalition troops responded in-force to what quickly became one of the largest, bloodiest and most influential battles of the Iraq War. For nearly three months, American and Iraqi forces fought a vicious battle over the most densely populated district of Baghdad, against a ruthless and well-organized insurgent militia known as the Jaish al-Mahdi. Sgt. Ludwig's gripping narrative offers an unfiltered view of the Final Battle of Sadr City through the unforgiving sights of his machine gun. Eager to test his mettle and make a difference in the world, he enlists with the United States Army as an infantryman and gets assigned to a tight-knit unit of hardened veterans known as "Bull Company." Having already fought in the battles of Fallujah and Mosul, Bull Company embarks on a 15-month combat deployment to the front lines of Sadr City -- which culminates in a brutal mission to push deep behind enemy lines, capture a well-guarded militia stronghold, and hold their ...

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Solving Cold Cases: True Crime Stories that Took Years to Crack (True Crime Cold Cases Solved Book 1) by Andrew J. Clark (382 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Chilling. One of the best words to describe the cases recounted in this book. These gruesome crimes seemed to hit a dead end... That is until the case was reopened for investigation years later and solved. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! From the more famous cases to the more obscure, the crimes and hardships that the victims had to suffer will send shivers down your spine. Notably detailing the disappearance of Chandra Levy to the multiple murders committed by Dennis Rader. You will find that this book includes: ? Bone chilling murder and disappearance cases ? The rise of DNA technology ? International cases from the United Kingdom ? More local cases from North America ? Ingenious methods that some investigators had to resort to in order to solve the cases. ? Cases that took decades to solve! Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, IPhone, IPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon's free reading Kindle App. Scroll back up ...

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BATTLEFIELD UKRAINE: Three Heavy Days of a Tank Company Commander (WAR IN UKRAINE) by Alex Kolis (4 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

This book recounts the true story that unfolded in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine from February 24 to 26, 2022. Due to the region's proximity to Crimea, Russian forces were rapidly advancing, posing a grave threat to surround and annihilate Ukrainian military forces on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Urgently, Ukrainian forces attempted to retreat to the right bank. In a daring move to assist his comrades in arms and enable their escape from the encirclement, a fearless young Lieutenant, the commander of a tank company, risked his life to secure an exit for a large Ukrainian military convoy over the Antonovsky Bridge. Engaging the enemy in battle, he etched his name into history as a hero, defending his country.

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Screenplay for “Major General Smedley Butler: The Maverick Marine” (Biographies) by Philip Martin McCaulay Price verified 18 minutes ago

Screenplay for "Major General Smedley Butler: The Maverick Marine" Act One: The Making of a Maverick (1881-1918) In the quiet town of West Chester, Pennsylvania, young Smedley Butler is born into a family of distinguished lineage. From an early age, he displays a spirited independence and a profound sense of patriotism, shaped by the post-Civil War environment. This act chronicles his early years, the loss of his mother, and his decision at age 16 to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, setting him on a path of extraordinary achievement. Act Two: Command and Conscience (1918-1935) As Smedley Butler rises through the ranks, he faces numerous battles across the globe, earning a reputation as a fearless and resourceful leader. From the jungles of Central America to the shores of Cuba and the trenches of World War I, Butler's leadership and valor are on full display. However, he also begins to grapple with the moral ambiguities of war and the human cost of conflict, leading to a ...

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From Dreams To Despair: Essays from an American 2016-2023 by William Lobb (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A collection of blogs and posts from 2016 to present. A lot or readers have requested a compilation, this is the result.

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Kofi Annan: A Life from Beginning to End by Hourly History Price verified one hour ago

Discover the remarkable life of Kofi Annan... Free BONUS Inside! Kofi Annan stands out as one of the most pivotal figures of the early twenty-first century. As the secretary-general of the United Nations, he became an enduring icon and a voice for peace and freedom all over the world. It wasn't always easy, but Kofi Annan held fast to his principles and did what he could to make the world a better place. His was a life of selfless service, and he had to overcome many obstacles to achieve his goals. Toward the end of his career as secretary-general, he even stood up to a US administration determined to invade Iraq. The stakes couldn't have been higher, but Kofi Annan stood his ground. This is his life -- this is his story. Discover a plethora of topics such as • Early Life in Ghana • Off to America • Joining the UN • Kofi Takes Charge • Calling Saddam's Bluff • Late Life and Death • And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on Kofi Annan, ...

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The Master of Suspense: The Life and Legacy of Alfred Hitchcock by Charles River Editors (63 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

*Includes pictures. *Includes Hitchcock's quotes about directing and explains the key themes and techniques associated with his films. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach." - Alfred Hitchcock, 1956 In the opening pages of his seminal book-length study of Alfred Hitchcock, Hitchcock's Films (1965), Robin Wood famously asked, "Why Should We Take Hitchcock Seriously?" Wood then proceeded to offer a detailed examination of Hitchcock's career to that point, arguing that the Master of Suspense belonged among the ranks of the preeminent directors in Hollywood, and that his films were among the most important in American culture. When Wood was asking that question, he wasn't asking it rhetorically and was arguing for Hitchcock's relevance, which seems strange today because Hitchcock is now a Hollywood icon. No one would even think of ...

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Missing: True Cases of Mysterious Disappearances under the Most Bizarre Circumstances by Andrew J. Clark (Amazon Digital Services) (437 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Cases of missing people that defy explanation! Some missing person cases are more bizarre and mysterious than others. This book reports such cases. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited We often tend to think that we can easily find the explanation to everything around us, yet there are so many situations where this is not possible. People themselves continue to disappear seemingly without a trace even with all of the technological and scientific advancement that humanity has had. People disappear every single day, but there are a few cases that simply defy explanation. There are those who have walked into forests and never come out. There are people who have disappeared from secure compounds with no explanation, and even individuals who seem to have vanished into thin air right in front of security cameras. As much as we would like to find some mundane explanation for these cases, a persistent percentage of disappearances remain completely mysterious in every sense of the ...

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The Double Life of a Serial Murderer: The Life of Serial Killer Herb Baumeister (Serial Killer True Crime Books Book 10) by Jack Smith (106 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A Serial killer who never got to pay for his horrific crimes. Meet Herb Baumeister. On the surface, he appeared to be a successful business and family man, but underneath lay a twisted psychopath. The Fox Hollow Farm, which he owned in Indiana, became the stage of his gruesome murders and is now known for its paranormal activities... Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Westfield, Indiana is a quiet suburb of Indianapolis, among other equally quiet Indy suburbs with names such as Carmel, Zionsville, and Fishers. The gay nightclubs of the suburb were the kind of places where members of Indy's LGBT community would come to unwind, relax, and feel at ease. But it was these same havens of acceptance and community that became the disturbed man's favorite hunting grounds. He would lure young men into his car and then on to his million dollar estate where he would wine and dine the unsuspecting victims before strangling them to death. However, Herb Baumeister would ultimately commit ...

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Estrategias y Tácticas de Donald Trump: Spanish Version (Spanish Edition) by Bailey White Price verified 58 minutes ago

Estrategias y tácticas de Donald Trump Descubra el intrincado manual detrás del enigmático movimiento político con nuestro convincente libro, "Estrategias y tácticas de Donald Trump". Elaborado con una investigación meticulosa y una visión aguda, este libro ofrece una exploración cautivadora de las estrategias, tácticas y matices cautivadores que definieron la era del trumpismo. Desde los electrizantes mítines que encendieron un movimiento hasta la implacable presencia en las redes sociales que remodeló la comunicación política, "El arte del trumpismo" ilumina las estrategias dinámicas empleadas por Donald Trump y sus aliados. A través de una serie de capítulos detallados, los lectores obtendrán una comprensión integral de los métodos, maniobras y dominio que impulsaron a Trump a la vanguardia de la política estadounidense. Profundice en las complejidades de la destreza negociadora de Trump, analice las dinámicas de poder en juego dentro de su círculo íntimo ...

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The Priory of Sion: Hoax, Conspiracy, or Secret Society? by Conrad Bauer (108 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited Hoax, conspiracy, or secret society? That is the range of responses you might hear when raising the idea of the Priory of Sion. Ostensibly a clandestine order designed to disguise the truth about the children of Jesus Christ, the group have been labeled as either an elaborate concoction or the most powerful secret society in the world. Are they real? What are they hiding? Where did they come from? What impact can they have on the world around us? These are the questions this book will hope to answer. At the heart of the story of the Priory of Sion is the somewhat heretical notion that Jesus Christ -- the supposed son of God -- fathered children. Not only that but that his bloodline survives to this day. If true, the idea has a huge impact on the very existence of Christianity, the world's most popular religion. If the Priory -- as is believed -- are guarding the truth about such a matter, they then potentially control some of the most ...

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ROOSEVELT AND CHURCHILL men of secrets (David Stafford World War II History) by David Stafford (84 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE VITAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT STATESMEN DURING WORLD WAR TWO. 'However much they valued their special relationship, neither man allowed it to trump national goals. David Stafford's fascinating book is a useful reminder of how complicated the Grand Alliance actually was.' New York Times 'An intriguing book which makes a very good read.' Irish Independent 'A swift, well-documented assessment of the relationship's "volatile mix of friendship, rivalry and resentment".' Kirkus Reviews 'Much of this book upsets accepted views... Stafford has the precious gift of making technical subjects easy to follow; he writes clearly, and maintains a strong narrative flow. This is most readable history.' The Sunday Times Roosevelt and Churchill were titans of the twentieth century with a unique relationship. It was based on interlinked national histories, partially shared nationality (Churchill was half-American), love for the navy and a common ...

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The Peasant's Gold by T.D. Roth (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

At the turn of the 20th century Chinese workers came by the thousands seeking their fortunes on the "Gold Mountain" of North America with the intent of returning to a life of ease in China. A few, like Eng Wing,came to procure "tiles over one's head and soil under one's feet" in Canada. His first son, Peter, was raised during the turbulent years of two world wars, the depression of the 1920s and the drought of the 1930s. The Wing family worked and waited patiently through the years of the Chinese Exclusion Act, finally being recognized as "people" and citizens of Canada in 1947.Through decades of political and social prejudice, Eng Wing established his business and raised his children. His oldest son, Peter, became the first Chinese Mayor in North America. This is his story.

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Michael Little Boy Black & Blue: Surviving the Effects of a Poisonous Child Abuser (Surviving the Effects of a Poisonous Child Abuser I-III Book 1) by Michael Hunter McVay (28 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Who will you turn to when there is no one left? Where will you go when "home" is the most dangerous place to be? Michael, Little Boy Black & Blue, chronicles the life and the experiences of an LGBTQ+ youth who endured unimaginable mental and physical abuse and violence starting at the age of five, in the early 1960s, continuing through the gay movement of the 1970s, the AIDS epidemic and its backlash of the 1980s and beyond, which resulted in his development of severe PTSD and other health conditions. Michael refused to be bound by his past, but he found that it has a way of catching up when least expected. His, is a story of pain, loss and torment, but it also serves as an example of hope, perseverance and resilience. Through his journey, he was able to overcome the temptations of suicide, drugs, sexual abuse and torture to become a successful artist, a teacher and a miniaturist, all while searching for someone that he never knew he had lost.

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Memoirs of a Broken Heart: Poems of a Fighter by Ashley Job (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Coping with past trauma, loss, suffering, and a broken heart through a pencil and paper.

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Sitting on Death Row: The Most Notarious Cases of Death Row Killers Vol. 2 (True Crime Death Penalty Cases) by Jack Smith (145 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Agreeing or not with the death penalty, death row killers committed some of the most atrocious crimes ever and are awaiting their execution on death row. Meet some more of the evilest and heinous death row killers today. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Certain crimes are viewed by some societies as such a violation of morality that they must be dealt with in the most severe terms. Death is the recommended consequence for the worst offenders of the sacred social compact that holds us all together. This book takes a look at some of the most infamous death row cases in recent history. From mafia hitman Frank Abbandando's reign of terror with Murder Inc. to the much more controversial case of Darlie Routier, who claims she was railroaded by an unfair justice system and charged with a crime she did not commit - this book examines a wide variety of high-profile death row cases. Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, ...

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The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Child of an Asian Tiger Mom: Your Path to Finding Inner Peace by Victoria Ha (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Unraveling the intricate tapestry of Asian American mental health and identity, The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Child of an Asian Tiger Mom delves into what it means to grow up under the shadow of a tiger parent. It is a journey through the complex fabric of Asian parenting styles, expectations, and the silent strength it takes to stitch together a path of one's own. Through a blend of humor and earnest reflection, this book offers solace and solidarity to the children of demanding tiger moms. For those locked in generational tangles -- from first-generation immigrants to second- and third-generation Asian Americans wrestling with inherited cultural norms -- this book speaks to the shared struggle of defining oneself within the patchwork of familial expectations. Here is a manual for those brave enough to question the "what-ifs" that linger at the edges of a traditional upbringing. It's a celebration of the resilience required to embrace your own personal narrative and the ...

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The Miscarriage of Racial Justice: A Civil Rights Presidential Timeline by Derrick Newton (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Summary: 2020 marked a new era in the United States with what some consider a revival of the Civil Rights Movement, sparked by the shocking and unjust murder of George Floyd. However, systemic racism against the Black community has survived even after the emancipation of slaves 1863. The Miscarriage of Racial Injustice spans presidential eras including Eisenhower, Bush, Obama, and Trump, discussing oppressive and often deadly racial discrimination. It examines each president's policies towards racism, including the 45th President's response to protests and his contribution to a deep divide in the United States. Author Derrick Newton's timeline is a profound and compelling look at inequality from the original Civil Rights Movement to the "Audacity of Hope" of Barrack Obama's election to the first half of 2020. This unforgiving chronicle will stick with you and inspire you to join and endure the fight for equality. Logline: An unforgiving and profound timeline of the history ...

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Vienna on Fire: A WWII Story of Survival by Don Gabor (Blue Danube Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her? "Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times." -- Erin Britton, San Francisco Book Review In the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, "Vienna on Fire" by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938. Her peaceful existence is replaced by a nightmare of terror as she, along with Vienna's Jewish community, faces an ordeal of intimidation. Greta's journey of resilience begins as she flees Nazi Vienna to escape arrest for her resistance activities, embarking on a dangerous trek to Holland, with a spiteful ex-suitor and the Gestapo closely trailing her. Demonstrating awe-inspiring bravery, Greta smuggles diamonds for the German resistance, eludes Hermann Göring's advances, and ...

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The Three Wives of Adoniram Judson: Ann Hasseltine, Sarah Hall Boardman, Emily Chubbuck aka Fanny Forrester (Missionary Biographies) by Julie McDonald (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

While researching and writing, Adoniram Judson, America's First Foreign Missionary, I became very frustrated. The book was already longer than my normal 15-20 page, 30 minute read. How could I possible honor his three wives, keep the narrative running smoothly and not confuse the reader with too many characters? I came up with, what I hope, is a great idea! I decided to do an entirely separate book, featuring each one of Adoniram's amazing wives, her early background, and individual story. I really enjoyed being able to give each woman the respect due her. Each one played a major role in reaching the people of Burma, as well as inspiring many young women to follow in her footsteps, to go to unreached people groups around the world.

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John F. Kennedy: A Life From Beginning to End (Biographies of US Presidents) by Hourly History (1,181 Review)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of John F. Kennedy... Free BONUS Inside! John F. Kennedy is the president that everyone knows. He was a rich man's son, an athlete, a war hero, a ladies' man, an author, a president, his face rendered forever young because the last time Americans saw him, he was riding in a convertible in Dallas, his glamorous wife at his side. Then the bullets struck, and the assassinated president became a legend, the truth of his life obscured by his tragic and untimely death. But JFK had more depth to his character than the magazine covers indicated. The rich man's son was the grandson of Irishmen who knew what it was to be denied jobs because Irish weren't welcome in Boston. The athlete suffered from poor health all his life, from a bad back to Addison's disease. The war hero whose PT-109 boat became part of his campaign legend was the son who survived; elder brother Joe, flying on a secret mission, was killed for his heroism. The ladies' man loved his wife, ...

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James Buchanan: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of US Presidents) by Hourly History (255 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of James Buchanan... Free BONUS Inside! James Buchanan began life as a country boy in rural Pennsylvania. He would later leave the farm for law school and, after that, politics. Buchanan's ascent to the presidency was a careful and steady rise; he checked all of the requisite boxes and took all of the necessary steps he believed the office required, but nevertheless, when Buchanan was inaugurated president in March of 1857, he had inherited a powder keg that was just waiting to explode into the turmoil that was the American Civil War. James Buchanan has since been lambasted as being the great appeaser who placated the South enough to embolden them to secede from the Union. He is frequently listed as one of the worst presidents in the history of the United States. Buchanan himself, however, always held out the hope that history would vindicate him and the role he played. In this book, we explore James Buchanan's life -- before, during, and after the ...

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These Lives: History, Hilarity, Horror – Growing up in Cold War Romania by ELIADE MOLDOVAN (10 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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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Marie Curie: A Life From Beginning to End (Biographies of Women in History) by Hourly History (661 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Marie Curie * * *Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. One of the most famous women of the twentieth century, Marie Curie was a trailblazer in the truest sense. Known for her discovery of two radioactive elements, radium and polonium, Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. She remains the only woman to win two Nobel Prizes in different sciences. Inside you will read about... Early Life and Loss The Flying University Nobel Prizes Scandals Curie's First World War Efforts The Discovery that Killed Her And much more! Marie Curie lived by her own rules in a society marred by misogyny and xenophobia. A scientist, but also a loving wife and mother, she defied expectations as a matter of course. Curie also fought for her country during the First World War the best way she knew how -- with science. There is much more to Marie Curie's story than the ...

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GEORGE H. W. BUSH: Catalyst of Controversy - The Complex Legacy and Enduring Impact of George W. Bush by Flora Carley Price verified 3 hours ago

"Uncovering the Enigma: The Definitive Story of George W. Bush" Immerse yourself in the riveting life journey of one of America's most influential and polarizing presidents. This thoroughly researched biography offers an unparalleled glimpse into the achievements, challenges, and lasting legacy of George W. Bush. Within these pages, you'll unravel: • The formative years that shaped Bush's persona and convictions, from his privileged upbringing in New England to his rebellious days in Texas. • An intimate look at his personal and professional relationships, including his steadfast bond with wife Laura and his often-turbulent rapport with father and former President George H.W. Bush. • A behind-the-scenes recount of his tumultuous presidency, marked by the 9/11 attacks, the divisive Iraq War, and the monumental financial crisis of 2008. • Candid insights into Bush's decision-making process, leadership approach, and the principles that guided his choices, both ...

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Bomber!: Famous Bomber Missions of World War II by Robert Jackson (345 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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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Are You VISIBLE?: What Happens in Your Business When You Show Up for Yourself by Angélique Binet (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Dive into the Heart of Visibility, Courage, and Self-Belief Are You VISIBLE? is not just a book -- it's a journey into the depths of what it means to be seen, to be vulnerable, and to seize one's power with both hands. Through the eyes of Angélique Binet, navigate the delicate balance between the courage to be visible and the strength it takes to stand firm in one's beliefs, especially in the demanding world of female entrepreneurship. Angélique Binet, a figure of resilience and determination, pulls back the curtain on her life to share the peaks and valleys of becoming a success story. As a celebrated business owner, speaker, best-selling author, and an online visibility expert, Angélique's narrative is steeped in the kind of raw honesty that challenges you to sit up and listen. With every page, she addresses the silent battles many women face -- struggling for recognition in a sea of competitors and seeking to find their self-worth in a society that often values uniformity over ...

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Bernard Montgomery: A Life from Beginning to End (World War 2 Biographies) by Hourly History (316 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of Bernard Montgomery... Free BONUS Inside! Bernard Montgomery, "the Spartan General," was one of the giants of World War II. He was a field marshal, as well as an entirely powerful personality, who shaped much of how that aforementioned cataclysmic conflict turned out. If it weren't for Montgomery's steady hand in North Africa, for example, it would have been much harder for the Allies to prevail. Montgomery was born the humble son of a minister. As he matured, he grew increasingly bold and confident in his own abilities. He realized he was a natural leader of men -- and others quickly came to realize it as well. Soon it was Bernard Montgomery -- or "Monty" as his friends called him -- who was in command. Here, in this book, you will learn all about Bernard Montgomery's life and lasting legacy. Discover a plethora of topics such as • Early Life in Tasmania • First Taste of War • Deployment in the Middle East • The Loss of His Wife • ...

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THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN ARTIST: Arts, Culture, Roots and Making a Living by PENCORNER FESTUS (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN ARTIST In the soulful pages of this narrative, we delve into the epic chronicle of a self-made maestro -- a brother who shaped his destiny with the rhythm of resilience and the brushstrokes of artistry. This ain't merely a tale; it's a symphony of struggles, love, and triumphs, set against the vivid tapestry of the African fine art scene. Picture, if you will, a cat who sculpted pain into poetic masterpieces, navigating the gritty streets to ascend the heights of highbrow galleries. His journey is more than a narrative; it's a dramatic masterpiece, each chapter painted against the backdrop of the 'Nazareth' of his existence -- a place where hardships and victories blend seamlessly on the canvas of his life. This ain't your run-of-the-mill biography; it's an emotional rollercoaster, complete with humor that'll have you belly-laughing and introspecting in equal measure. From the raw beats of the street to the refined rhythms of the art world, our protagonist, ...

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Friedrich Nietzsche: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Philosophers) by Hourly History (289 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of Friedrich Nietzsche... Free BONUS Inside! Friedrich Nietzsche was a born philosopher. It seems that ever since he crawled out of the cradle, he questioned the world around him. Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? Where are we headed as a society? These were things that Nietzsche would endlessly speculate about, probing the depths in order to find answers to these most difficult of questions. In the process, he had nihilistic visions of supermen, antichrists, and Zarathustra. For Friedrich Nietzsche, a man who was accustomed to questioning everything, reality itself was a long, strange trip. This book tells the story of his life in full. Discover a plethora of topics such as • First Taste of Tragedy • The Young Philologist Professor • Service in the Franco-Prussian War • Living in Complete Solitude • Thus Spoke Zarathustra • Madness and Death • And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on Friedrich ...

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Reflections: Forty-six years on planet Earth by Kenneth Balfour Price verified 9 hours ago

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Jerusalem's Traitor: Josephus, Masada, and the Fall of Judea by Desmond Seward (57 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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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Crime Squad: Life and death on London's front line by Mike Pannett (502 Reviews)    Price verified 8 minutes ago

Fresh out of training school, Mike Pannett always knew policing the mean streets of London would be very different from the rural North Yorkshire villages where he had been trained. But nothing had prepared him for how different. Sent south of the river to Battersea, in the middle of a crime wave, he is thrown straight into a drugs raid - and finds himself staring straight into a double-barrelled shotgun. London is in the middle of a drugs war, with the rise of crack cocaine, and the notorious Yardies are defending the trade with complete disregard for the law, or for human life. Rivals are eliminated without mercy, and whole districts fall under the control of the crime lords. Mike and his colleagues fight back, and, with the support of local communities, start to bring law and order back to the streets. But then PC Patrick Dunne, one of Mike's colleagues, is murdered. And Mike is drawn into the hunt for Gary Nelson, a man described by the press as 'the most dangerous ...

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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 9 hours 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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Vietnam 1971: Remembering The "101st" Then And Now by Jim Cheskawich (Rex the Blizzard King Stories, LLC) (37 Reviews)    Price verified 48 minutes ago

Double Gold Medal winner as Best Memoir and Best in Military in Global eBook competition. A healing memoir of service time in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division in 1971 including events leading up to and following the War. The book allows readers of all ages to experience what the 60's and 70's were like. There are over 80 photos of the times and seasons, including famous iconic photos of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Dylan by Baron Wolman, and on site Vietnam photos by the author, including the visit of the Bob Hope Performers. If you missed the War somehow, this book could be for you. I do hope this book encourages other Vietnam Vets to write their own stories down. The book is dedicated to all who died during this War, all who came home, and servicemen and women of all of our service branches who have answered the call for military service since our country was founded.

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Tourist Trap: Oba Chandler & The Murder of the Rogers Family by Fred Shrum (31 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This SHORT e-book describes the unthinkable. On June 4, 1989, the bodies of Joan, Michelle and Christe Rogers were found floating in the serene waters of Tampa Bay. They were stripped below the waist, bound, and tied to concrete blocks. How could such a tragedy strike in paradise?

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Surviving Schizophrenia: From Death to Life. Again by Michael X Christopher (13 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Surviving Schizophrenia is a fast paced, eye opening look into the heart and mind of someone afflicted with Schizophrenia. From psych wards, to prison cells, and everything in between, Surviving Schizophrenia will give you insight into a life lived with Schizophrenia. It is a memoir, told to the best of my ability, sparing no detail. Even events that are embarrassing for me are included, so as to give a most accurate depiction of the perils of schizophrenia. Whether you have schizophrenia, or know someone who does, you will find this read captivating.

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Just My Luck: A Humorous Account of Life's Absurdities by Kyle Woodruff (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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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Ganges Boy by Ken Smith (398 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Age 15 years, 3 months and 3 days. Height 5'-1". Weight 7st-2lb, this is an account of my first month in Royal Navy, starting January 1963. HMS Ganges was tough, but I loved it. 1963 was the worst winter ever, the 'mother' of all winters. I was in Exmouth 213 class. The food, the food, the food. I loved the food. FREE DOWNLOAD

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The Victorious Blood: Will Show You What Happened In Karbala Thirteen Hundred Years Before. by Hussin Alkheder (45 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Victorious Blood portrays a bloody epic which is over thirteen hundred years old. It took place in Karbala, a small town on the bank of the Euphrates river in Iraq. It was between the grandson of the prophet of Islam, al-Hussain bin Ali, who commanded an army that did not exceed a hundred warriors. And Yazid bin Mu'awiyah, the son of the founder of the Umayyad state. His army consisted of thirty thousand soldiers under the command of Omar bin Saad. In The Victorious Blood, you will be taken into the heat of the battle itself and there you will learn about the reasons for the epic struggle and the historic consequences which followed it. You will be a historical tourist traveling back in time thirteen hundred years and vividly witness the war techniques, political tricks, and the lifestyle of that era. You will visit the palaces' reception rooms, personal homes, and public squares in Damascus, Kufa, and the Arabian Peninsula. You will observe historical characters and their ...

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence (Open Road Media) (2,242 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The classic account of war and adventure in the Middle East that transformed T. E. Lawrence into Lawrence of Arabia Originally intended as a study of the great cities of the Middle East, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T. E. Lawrence's masterful account of the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. As a liaison officer for the British Forces in North Africa, Lawrence advised local tribesmen in their rebellion against the Ottoman Turks. He fought alongside future king Emir Faisal and played a crucial role in convincing rival Arab leaders to coordinate their efforts. A fascinating blend of autobiography, military history, and adventure story, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a towering literary achievement befitting the man known around the world as Lawrence of Arabia. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes by Vincent Starrett (MysteriousPress.com/Open Road) (163 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

An indispensable biography of the world's most famous detective from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Vincent Starrett In a boarding house at 221B Baker Street, a genius is at work. With the help of his tireless companion, Dr. Watson, the peerless Sherlock Holmes solves one impossible mystery after the next. Many of his adventures, such as "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and "The Red-Headed League," are world famous, while others, including "The Adventure of the Tired Captain" and "The Singular Affair of the Aluminum Crutch," remain strictly private, simply because Watson cannot find the time to write them down. This glimpse into the secret case files of England's greatest detective is just one of the fascinating tidbits included in Vincent Starrett's landmark book of Sherlockiana. A founding member of the Baker Street Irregulars, Starrett enriches his meticulous research with a true fan's delight. Whether he is discussing Arthur Conan Doyle's real-life criminal ...

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Trial of Dr. Pritchard by R. E. Pritchard (2 Reviews)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

A detailed account of the sensational murder trial that shocked Victorian Scotland and ended in Glasgow's last public hanging. In July of 1865, Dr. Edward William Pritchard was put on trial for the murder of his wife and mother-in-law. He slowly poisoned his wife, Mary Jane, while pretending to treat her for a mysterious illness. When her mother came to help care for her, Pritchard poisoned her, as well. He then falsified both women's death certificates. Over the course of the trial, dramatic testimonies exposed Pritchard's scandalous past, his infidelity, and the suspicious death of a servant girl he was suspected of killing years earlier. Pritchard was found guilty and was sentenced to death by hanging in Glasgow Green.

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Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain (2,590 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

A stirring tribute to America's mightiest river by one of its greatest authors Before Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain, world-famous satirist and the acclaimed creator of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, he trained to be a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. In this captivating memoir and travelogue, Twain recounts his apprenticeship under legendary captain Horace Bixby, an exacting mentor who teaches his charge how to navigate the ever-changing waterway. The colorful details of life on the river -- from the reversals of fortune suffered by riverboat gamblers to the feuds waged by towns seeking to profit from the steamboat trade -- fascinate Twain, and in his hands become the stuff of legend. Years later, as a passenger on a voyage from St. Louis to New Orleans, he vividly describes the stunning changes wrought by the Civil War and the steady advance of the railroads. A valuable piece of history and a revealing look at the origins of a national treasure, Life on the ...

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A Book of Remarkable Criminals by H. B. Irving (624 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This classic study profiles serial killers, gentleman murderers, and every stripe of madman in between Benjamin Pitezel should never have trusted H. H. Holmes. In 1894, the two men conspired to fake Pitezel's death for the sake of a $10,000 insurance settlement. But Holmes decided murder would be simpler. He killed his partner, kidnapped three of his children, and tried to claim the insurance money as his own. The scheme unraveled and Holmes killed the children as well. When he was caught, the police had no idea they had captured one of the vilest murderers in American history. The Pitezel murders were only the tip of a very bloody iceberg. The chilling case of H. H. Holmes -- famously recounted in Erik Larson's award-winning bestseller, The Devil in the White City -- is but one of the true crime tales contained in this remarkable work. Author H. B. Irving understood the public's lurid fascination with murder, and in this seminal study he shows readers the many faces of evil.

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True Crime Trivia: 350 Fascinating Questions & Answers to Test Your Knowledge of Serial Killers, Mysteries, Cold Cases, Heists & More by Michelle Tooker (180 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Are you the ultimate true crime fan? How much do you know about your favorite cases? Play true crime trivia to find out: ?Did a serial killer roam the Titanic? ?Which food is the most shoplifted? ?How many killers get away with murder each year? ?Did a fax machine identify the Black Dahlia? Discover the answers to 350 eye-opening questions like these in True Crime Trivia. Each question is multiple choice or true/false so you can play trivia against yourself or your friends. Correct answers include surprising stories and shocking details about true crime cases you thought you knew and ones you have never heard of before. True Crime Trivia is organized into seven chapters, covering the following topics: ?Unsolved Mysteries & Cold Cases ?Serial Killers ?True Crime Podcasts ?Celebrity Crimes ?Heists & Robberies ?Facts & Figures ?Grab Bag Quiz yourself, challenge your friends or host a trivia night to see who is the ultimate true crime enthusiast. This book makes a perfect gift for ...

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Rangle Sajjan by Randhir Singh (Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust UK) (47 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

BHAI SAHIB RANDHIR SINGH (1878-1961) was an outstanding freedom-fighter and a great saint and theologian who has made a lasting contribution to the religious and cultural revival in Punjab, and was one of the first few Punjabi revolutionaries who staked their life and career to bring about political awakening and win freedom for their country. Son of a High Court Judge and educated in Govt. College and Mission College, Lahore, Bhai Randhir Singh ushered a moral and spiritual revival which set into motion what later on came to be known as Gurdwara Reform Movement. In the Rakabganj Affair (1913) it was his stern challenge to the British Government and stirring call to the people to organize resistance, which prevented the further desecration of the historic shrine. In 1914, he was the only non-emigrant Sikh leader who completely identified himself with the cause of the Ghadar Party and suffered imprisonment for seventeen long years. He is known to historians of this period as "Hero of ...

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Soaring Higher: One Man’s True Story of the Faithfulness of God in a Life of Travel and Adventure around the World by Philip Eyster (Aneko Press) (315 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Dr. Philip Eyster has been in Christian ministry since 1976. He made his first international trip in 1981, and since then, has ministered in over 40 countries around the world. In addition to bringing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to many places around the globe, he has brought the gospel to jungle villages, desert tribes, schools, factories, hospitals, AIDS clinics, leper colonies, open-air markets, and countless transportation hubs. All this has resulted in some alarming, hilarious, dangerous, and sensitive cross-cultural situations. His life is a witness to the provision, protection, and faithfulness of God. Over the years they have given a clear gospel witness along with food, water, sanctuary, medicine, eye glasses, and training to hundreds of thousands of people. Dr. Eyster is the founder and president of Eagle Projects International, and along with their partners, they have rescued hundreds of girls from sex trafficking, supplied doctors to the uncared for, and planted ...

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Story: ...and how to write one by Adam J Pestridge (Portrait Films Publishing) (111 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Writing a book or creating a good story is a skill. Learn the secrets here in this quick read that shows you the secrets of how authors compose their books. Learn the 10 stages of writing a book and what the seven basic plots are. At the end of the book is a special invitation to show you how to launch your own book successfully and become a writer for a successful fantasy series.

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Archivist on a Bicycle: Jiří Fiedler by Ruth Ellen Gruber (Plunkett Lake Press) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Archivist on a Bicycle is a tribute to Ji?í Fiedler, a Czech Protestant, who for most of his life documented extinct Bohemian and Moravian Jewish communities at great danger to himself. His day job was as a children's book editor; his passion was mapping and archiving the sites of Jewish life in the Czech lands. From the 1970s through 2014, he was an invaluable source for scholars, genealogists, museum curators -- anyone in the world interested in Czech Jews. Ji?í rarely talked about what he called his "strange hobby," but viewed it as a decent person's response to Nazism and Communism. After the Velvet Revolution, he published Jewish Sights in Bohemia and Moravia and more than one hundred scholarly articles and reviews. His electronic encyclopedia of Jewish communities at the Jewish Museum of Prague contains 1,670 entries. The writers, translators, and publisher have honored Fiedler's spirit by making this collection of essays available "for free." "Archivist on a Bicycle is a ...

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Grandfather Lost by Vella Munn (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Violent death mystery lasts for one hundred years In 1924, Homer Eon Flint, a thirty six year old multi-published writer and married father of three young children was found dead at the bottom of a canyon. According to a witness and the police, he was pinned under a taxi with a loaded pistol nearby. The media sensationalized his violent end. Some sources suggested he'd participated in an earlier bank robbery. Several friends even considered that he'd committed suicide because of his interest in the occult. The taxi driver--who died in prison--told police that Flint had hijacked the taxi at gunpoint and had driven away, only to die in an accident later that night. Then there's the belief held by Homer's family. He was a victim -- in the wrong place at the wrong time. Homer Eon Flint is considered one of the early twentieth century American pioneers in science fiction. His work such as The Devolutionist and The Emancipatrix have remained as pillars of the speculative fiction genre. ...

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Searching for Dr. Harris: The Life and Times of a Remarkable African American Physician (Studies in Social Medicine) by Margaret Humphreys (The University of North Carolina Press) Price verified 32 minutes ago

This is the untold story of Dr. J. D. Harris, an African American physician whose life and career straddled enormous changes for Black professionals and the practice of medicine. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Harris served as a contract physician to the Union Army and transitioned to a similar post under the Freedmen's Bureau, treating Black troops and freemen in Virginia. Margaret Humphreys narrates not only what we know about Harris, but offers context to his remarkable journey, including how incredible it was that a young man born into freedom in a slave state learned to read when literacy for Black people was illegal. He was one of very few African Americans to become a doctor before Howard Medical School opened in the 1870s, a fact that reveals both the structural barriers to medical education for Black Americans and highlights how those structures weakened in the 1860s. Drawing on census records, court records, Civil War and Reconstruction documents from the National ...

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Top Models by Samuel Claesson (Sequoia Press) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

There were a lot of talents in Hollywood in the 1950s, some of whom -despite being talented- faded into obscurity after a brief fling at stardom. I thought that it'd be great to pay tribute to seven whom appeared in films like Guys and Dolls (1955) while modeling for some prominent brands. June Kirby (1928-2022), Larri Thomas (1932-2013), and Pat Sheehan (1931-2006) are the blondes, and Suzanne Ames (1933-2013), Suzanne Alexander (1931-1975), Madelyn Darrow (1935-2015), and Jann Darlyn are the brunettes. They could act, sing, dance, and some became successful in the field of business. I conducted various interviews and compiled photographs to create a great publication dedicated to their careers.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

One Lousy Pirate: Travels in the Caribbean by Doug Walsh (Snoke Valley Books) (107 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Sailing away from it all isn't always what it's cracked up to be. One Lousy Pirate is a toe dipped in the waters of a runaway Caribbean fantasy. Journey alongside the author as he explores the islands of Barbados, St. Vincent, and the Tobago Cays in search of his nonexistent sea legs. This humorous travel memoir takes readers across the azure waters of the southern Caribbean, from a soup kitchen to a four-star restaurant and the summit of a volcano to the pits of seasickened despair. One Lousy Pirate is a funny, vivid quest to discover if the escapist Caribbean fantasy is what it's cracked up to be. Peel back the romance and the intrigue and dive below the surface to see if the potential reality is as wonderful as we imagine. Now Includes sample chapters from the author's bestselling travel-inspired novel, Tailwinds Past Florence.

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sun square moon: writings on yoga and writing by Inez Baranay (8 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Writings on yoga practice and writing practice, how yoga and writing reflect, support or conflict with each other, by a widely published author and a long-time yoga practitioner. Practice, discipline, dreams, the body, tradition and life are some of its themes. First published in India and with a review by N Sjoman, author of The Yoga Tradition of the Mysore Palace.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Unbuttoning America: A Biography of "Peyton Place" by Ardis Cameron (Cornell University Press) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Published in 1956, Peyton Place became a bestseller and a literary phenomenon. A lurid and gripping story of murder, incest, female desire, and social injustice, it was consumed as avidly by readers as it was condemned by critics and the clergy. Its author, Grace Metalious, a housewife who grew up in poverty in a New Hampshire mill town and had aspired to be a writer from childhood, loosely based the novel's setting, characters, and incidents on real-life places, people, and events. The novel sold more than 30 million copies in hardcover and paperback, and it was adapted into a hit Hollywood film in 1957 and a popular television series that aired from 1964 to 1969. More than half a century later, the term "Peyton Place" is still in circulation as a code for a community harboring sordid secrets.In Unbuttoning America, Ardis Cameron mines extensive interviews, fan letters, and archival materials including contemporary cartoons and cover images from film posters and foreign editions to ...

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The Girl With No Mouth by Edith Broadwater (3 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

The ups and downs of mental illness fully submerge and threaten to drown any who stand too close. Written during months of periodic psychosis, the full power of any and all emotion are felt overwhelmingly and seemingly permanent: despair and emptiness before an attempted prescription overdose, fear and hysteria from a powerful hallucination, the crazy that people hide behind saying that they're just sad when really -- they're being constricted by an invisible, impending doom that freezes their heart, squeezes their eyeballs, and turns fingers blue. This is a nonfiction book about addressing the ugly side of mental illness. The parts that nobody wants to talk about... or listen to... or...

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Coping With Breast Cancer. by Ricky Sides (106 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In the mid-nineties, my wife was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, which had metastasized to her lymph nodes. The essay "Coping with Breast Cancer" details what happened in the wake of that diagnosis. We decided to release this composition in the hopes of helping other couples confronted with this terrible disease. Here is a brief excerpt from Coping with Breast Cancer. In the fall of 1994 we were living the good life. We'd just bought our dream house and moved in the previous July and were looking forward to our first holiday season in our new home. Only one thing placed a cloud over our lives at that point in time. My wife had a mysterious bloody discharge from one breast. She had also lost a considerable amount of weight and I was beginning to become concerned. My wife was reluctant to agree to go to a doctor but finally I managed to elicit a promise from her that she would go to see a physician the day after Thanksgiving. That morning we got into our car for the drive ...

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Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women by Elbert Hubbard (6 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Changing the Cycle: My Life by Dale Thornton (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Many traumatizing events from my childhood. How they affected me and what I learned from them.

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Richard Owen: Scotland 1810, Indiana 1890 (The Founders Series) by Victor Lincoln Albjerg (Purdue University Press) Price verified 22 minutes ago

Richard Dale Owen was born in 1810 in Scotland to a wealthy textile manufacturer and philanthropist. The youngest of eight children, Richard grew up at the family estate of Braxfield House, where he received his early education from private tutors. He would later go on to study chemistry, physics, and natural sciences, among other subjects, traveling between Scotland and Switzerland for his schooling. Owen arrived in the United States in 1828 to teach in New Haven, Indiana, where his father was running an experimental utopian community of happiness, enlightenment, and prosperity. He would later go on to be Indiana's second state geologist before enlisting in the army during both the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Colonel Owen took command of 4,000 Confederate prisoners at Camp Morton in Indianapolis, where he established new daily routines and rules for supervision of the prisoners. Under Owen's command, prisoners were allowed to read books and form glee clubs, ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

The Hovde Years: A Biography of Frederick L. Hovde (The Founders Series) by Robert W. Topping (Purdue University Press) Price verified 3 hours ago

This biography details Hovde's life and times from his birth at Erie, Pennsylvania, through his boyhood at Devils Lake, North Dakota, and includes his student days at the University of Minnesota and in England and Europe as a Rhodes scholar. In addition, it outlines his career from the time he returned to the United States from England in 1932, as well as when he went back again in 1941 as the United States secretary for American-British scientific research and development exchange efforts. Principally, it covers his twenty-five years as president of Purdue University, his impact on higher education generally, and his retirement in 1971. The book depicts Hovde the president and Hovde the man. It focuses on the growth of Purdue University from the post-World War II years through the tumultuous times of the late 1960s and Hovde's own comments on those periods.

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Edward Charles Elliott, Educator (The Founders Series) by Frank K. Burrin (Purdue University Press) Price verified 8 hours ago

A study of the 50-year career of Edward Charles Elliott is a study of the development of American education. Elliott had experience as a high school and college teacher, school system superintendent, state college system chancellor, and president of a Big Ten university, all during a period of change in American attitudes toward public schooling and rapid growth in education institutions. As president of Purdue University from 1922 to 1945, Elliott steered the school through years of expansion in size, prestige, and service. Student enrollment, staff, course offerings, buildings, and campus acreage more than doubled; the total value of the physical plant increased more than five-fold, and the schools of pharmacy, home economics, and graduate study were opened under Elliott's leadership. This book shows not only how Elliott helped make Purdue University what it is today, but documents educational trends from 1900 to 1950 and includes a lengthy bibliography of Elliott's writings to ...

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