Ferdinand Magellan: A Complete Biography by John Inkford Price verified one hour ago

Hold onto your compass! Ferdinand Magellan: A Complete Biography isn't just another dusty history book. It's a heart-pounding adventure that thrusts you into the tempestuous world of the Age of Exploration. Feel the icy spray of the unknown as you navigate uncharted waters alongside Magellan, a man consumed by an audacious dream: to circumnavigate the globe. Witness the clash of empires as he forges alliances and defies expectations. Brace yourself for mutiny and dwindling supplies as you experience the harsh realities of a life ...

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Solving Cold Cases Vol. 5: True Crime Stories that Took Years to Crack (True Crime Cold Cases Solved) by Andrew J. Clark (141 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Chilling. One of the best words to describe the cases presented in this book. These gruesome crimes seemed to hit a dead end... That is until the cases were reopened for investigation and then solved thanks to modern technologies and new investigation techniques. This is Volume 5 of the popular Solving Cold Cases series. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited They are the nameless faces that cry out to us from old newspaper headlines and canned footage from local TV news stations. They are the stories of injustice so striking we ...

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Both Barrels: Going Southern by Charlie B Harry (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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The Bayou Killer: Life of Serial Killer Ronald J. Dominique (Serial Killer True Crime Books Book 18) by Jack Smith (Maplewood Publishing) (99 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

We could swear some people are incapable of murdering another human being. Serial killer Ronald Dominique was also known as the Bayou killer was such a man. With an exterior that seems almost normal and some would say pitiful, this serial murderer was on a mission, not one anyone could have ever imagined... Some killers are truly surprising to find. Ronald J. Dominique is one such killer. Read this book to find out about how he came to be one of the most terrible people to walk on this planet. They say that the perpetrators ...

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Canada’s Most Notorious Serial Killers (Worst Serial Killers by Country True Crime Books) by Jack Smith (95 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Canada might not be the first place one thinks of when serial killers are mentioned, but the country has had quite a number of such terrifying cases in its past, and this book attempts to give you an overview of the most significant cases. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited Canada, the Northern neighbor of the United States, is best known for its friendly sensibility, cold winters, and hockey games. When people think about Canada, they don't generally think about serial killings. But the U.S. and Mexico aren't the only North ...

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DOUBLE CROSSED AND UNRAVELED by KELSEY CARLEE (152 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This memoir recounts the relationships that a young Kelsey experienced, such as how her whole world got turned upside down when she met Howie. It touches on her complicated relationship with her mother, and how the love she developed for Cole nearly cost her life. The plot makes a full circle from when the author was younger to the adult version of herself, as she grieved the loss of her mother and had to look back at the past to be able to call things what they really were. This book chronicles the author's unraveling through ...

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Bad Guys: Personal Accounts of Military Service in the South African Defence Force 1969 to 1990 (Sentinel SADF Monographs) by Barry Fowler (43 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Bad Guys Personal Accounts of Military Service in the South African Defence Force 1969 to 1990 Most people today, when presented with the more recently accepted picture of the Apartheid regime that ruled in South Africa until the mid-1990s, can be excused for believing that all personnel who served in the Armed Forces of the South African Defence Force during that time were "Bad Guys", who personally suppressed the black population. With new and representative governments in power in both Namibia and South Africa today, not much ...

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THE ART OF BALANCE : Emma Watson's Successful Navigation of Fame, Education, and Activism. (Abo's publishing guide) by STEVEN M. WAGNER (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This engrossing historical narrative "The Art of Balance: Emma Watson's Successful Navigation of Fame, Education, and Activism" explores the life and accomplishments of the remarkable Emma Watson. This book gives you a fresh look at the complicated life of an actress who has made a big difference in the world while juggling her personal and professional obligations. From her breakthrough performance in the Harry Potter series as Hermione Granger to her developing career in Hollywood, Watson's narrative embodies tenacity, resolve, ...

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STEADFAST WE DID STAND (Sentinel SADF Monographs) by Barry Fowler (22 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

STEADFAST WE DID STAND "Ahead of us was an Olifant with UNITA soldiers riding on top. The next moment there was a huge bang and the tank came out backwards towards us. It had been hit by a FAPLA tank... " 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of a series of battles fought in southern Angola, during a long and bitter war that had wracked that region of Africa for over 21 years. The South African offensive in late 1987 and early 1988, collectively known as Operation Hooper, consisted of a number of battles fought around the town of Cuito ...

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My Father's Son: A Memoir by John Davis (546 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A compelling memoir of fathers, sons, and the Brooklyn streets. Every family has secrets. Ours were just bigger than others. "My earliest memory is of a gun." That gun was in his father's hand - and it was pointed at his mother's head. John Davis grew up in the 1970s and '80s on the rough streets of Brooklyn, a place where no one thought twice when parents smacked around their kids -- or each other. At the center of the tumultuous neighborhood, and John's world, was his larger-than-life father, Roberto. The Argentinean butcher ...

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1 Mil: Psychology 1986-87 (Sentinel SADF Monographs) by Barry Fowler (Sentinel Projects) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A personal account of the experiences of a clinical psychologist who worked in the psychology and psychiatry departments at 1 Military Hospital, Voortrekkerhoogte in 1986 and 1987. He describes the structure of the service and some of the characters who were staff. There are also descriptions of some of the patients who were assessed and treated but from an anecdotal rather than clinical perspective. Complications of a medical service working within a military environment are described, as well as after-hours socialising in the SAMS ...

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A GI Machine Gunner: From the Seminary to Korea’s Front Line 1951 – 1952 by James Walsh (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This memoir is a recollection of events drawn from personal knowledge and experiences of the author while in the 1st gun squad, 3rd section of heavy 30 machine guns, Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Korea from August 1951 through May, 1952. He writes about those tough days. He dedicates the memoir to all who served with him, in Dog and Charley Companies, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 35th RCT, 25th Infantry Division. Especially in memory of those Killed in Action ...

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Navigating Life: 7 Essential Lessons Learned Onboard a Cruise Ship by Tiffany Budert-Waltz (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Navigating Life: 7 Essential Lessons Learned Onboard a Cruise Ship Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? In "Navigating Life," Tiffany Budert-Waltz shares seven profound lessons learned from her unique experiences onboard a cruise ship. This book offers a fresh perspective on personal growth, resilience, and the power of change. Discover how the open seas can teach you: • The art of resilience in the face of adversity • The importance of community and connection • Strategies for embracing change and ...

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SADF Border Base Layouts (Sentinel SADF Monographs) by Barry Fowler (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This is a work in progress. I'm publishing at this time hoping that this draft will be found by people interested and willing to contribute to improving this book, and making it more comprehensive. The original remit was to identify each SADF base on the South West African - Angolan border, state its location, and provide a sketch map of the base layout, and maybe a photo or two to illustrate the layout of the base. Then `mission creep' became involved. Bases were developed over the years, some moved, and some were closed. There are ...

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PW and Sons: Personal Accounts of Military Service in the South African Defence Force 1976 to 1993 (Sentinel SADF Monographs) by Barry Fowler (13 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"PW and Sons" was inspired by a somewhat cynical nickname that many conscript soldiers knew the South African army by. The name alluded to the then Prime Minister, Pieter Willem Botha, who was often regarded as the architect of their national service. The personal accounts contained in this books are by men who completed their national service within South Africa, primarily and who did not go to South West Africa or Angola during the border war, either because they serve too late to be posted there, or because the service was ...

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Bloomsbury Women: Distinct Figures in Art and Life by Jan Marsh (73 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

With their wild Bohemian exploits and exceptional artistic talent, the lives of the infamous Bloomsbury Set have long captured the imagination of the public. Equally as legendary for their scandalous affairs and progressive attitudes as they were for their groundbreaking contributions to art, literature, and philosophy, it is perhaps Bloomsbury's female members that are the most revered. From Virginia Woolf and her artist sister Vanessa Bell to the poets Vita Sackville-West and Katherine Mansfield, the Bloomsbury women left ...

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A Soccer Life in Shorts by Mark Vincent Lincir (Leftback Publishing LLC) (82 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Getting a yellow card at age eight... snubbing an internationally reknown goalkeeper and having the only bicycle kick he's ever scored called back are just a few of the many hilarious and inspirational true stories in this collection of short stories, poems and pictures from a lifetime in soccer by Mark Vincent Lincir.

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Operation Mikado: What if the 1982 raid in Argentina had been carried out by Joey Hogan (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In 1982 an intelligence mission onto the Argentine mainland failed before it had started. Operation plum Duff was the daring reconnaissance mission to gain vital intelligence of aircraft and Exocet missiles as well as troop deployment at the Rio Grande airbase, but the mission failed and no information had been obtained, and with a short time frame the Mikado mission for a raid on Rio Grande had to be abandoned. The Special Air Service were then under considerable pressure to launch a mission to attack the airbase at Rio Grande. At ...

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The Spotsylvania Killer: Life of Serial Killer Richard Evonitz (Serial Killer True Crime Books Book 28) by Jack Smith (Maplewood Publishing) (75 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Meet Richard Marc Edward Evonitz, a serial killer who once terrorized Spotsylvania, Virginia. A cold-blooded killer that, under the persona of a good family man and neighbor, had a secret life where he satisfied all his vile pulsions. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! This world has seen some terrible killers in its history. Some are proud of their deeds, while others are not. Those with any semblance of conscience will eventually be wracked by guilt. But only a few are so absolutely cold-blooded as to live an entire double ...

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Russia’s Most Notorious Serial Killers (Worst Serial Killers by Country True Crime Books) by Jack Smith (46 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Russia, the largest country in the world, was the home of many known figures like Lenin, Tchaikovsky, Rasputin, and more. But this country also had many terrifying serial murder cases in its colorful past, and this book gives you an overview of the most infamous of them. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Beware the serial killers of Russia! They are as brazen as they are infamous, and many were at least partially nurtured by the systemic corruption present in the Russian legal system. And this book not only documents the ...

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Boys Don't Tell: What Happens if they Do? by Barry Fowler (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

[Warning: Contains material that some readers might find triggering.] `People tell me things.' Boys experience abuse or sexual bullying away from home, by boys their age or older, or adult authority figures. Why do many go again knowing what could happen? Are they groomed, manipulated, exploited or threatened? Few raise concerns or ask for help. Some boys raise the alarm, at the time or years afterwards. Too many are let down by the very safeguarding systems put in place to protect them. This book is a personal exploration through ...

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Growing Up as Master of the Universe: The Sasolburg Years by Gary Packer (Sentinel Projects) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The autobiography of a boy growing up in the 70s and 80s in small-town South Africa. As adolescence kicks in, he moves on from leading a camping group with his best friend. He develops a love of golf which will become his profession. He discovers... girls... lots of girls. (So little time!) He sets his sights on becoming a school prefect; part of his campaign for which leads to him becoming significantly lost in the Magoebaskloof Forests. We leave him as he starts his next adventure in the South African Navy. Anton R van Pletsen 19 ...

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The Last Princess of Constantinople Maria Caradja by Galen Poll (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The first full new study of the House of Caradja in France and the links to the royal families of Sweden, Romania, Turkey, Greece and Egypt. A journey from the Byzantine Empire to WWII and the vineyards of Bordeaux. Here are just some of the topics covered in this book: - Genealogy of the House of Caradja - Caradja coat of arms - The Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - Nicholas II, Prince of Wallachia - John I, Prince of Wallachia - Prince Constantine Caradja - Princess Catherine Caradja (born Tabacopoulo) - The Tabacopoulo ...

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MATTHEW PERRY BIOGRAPHY : 1969 - 2023 by Gabriel J. Halvorsen (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

MATTHEW PERRY BIOGRAPHY Matthew Perry, the beloved actor who brought to life the iconic character of Chandler Bing on the groundbreaking sitcom Friends, led a remarkable life filled with triumphs, challenges, and an enduring impact on the world of comedy. This unauthorized biography delves into Perry's journey from his early days in Ottawa, Canada, to his meteoric rise to stardom on Friends, and his subsequent career in film, theater, and television. Along the way, the book candidly explores Perry's personal struggles with ...

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Manic: Episode 15 by Amy Perez MS Psychology (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

3 Times Best Selling Author in NEW Release books, Amy Perez MS Psychology # 1 Best Seller in Forensic Psychology "My new favorite author! She tackles a tough often stigmatized topic with grace, understanding and experience." "Very good read. Some suspense and a look into the mind of mental illness." "Great book. Couldn't put it down and wait for the next chapter." Books by Amy Perez MS Psychology: Manic Episode Series Schizophrenic Episode Series Narcissistic Episode Series Dark Angel Episode Series 21 Keys Bipolar ...

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Perfect Times: Memoirs by Jason R. Hemmings (7 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

#1 in Memoirs 2023. Prepare to set sail on adventures around the world. This special edition offers you the chance to share some of the greatest moments, days and times in my life. From The Orient, Far East, Indian Ocean, Europe, Caribbean, The Bahamas and the USA, the stories fly across the globe. With city life, countryside, desert scenery or stunning coastlines, there is a place and a time for everyone to enjoy. Now, in my mid 40s, I have been travelling the world for over 16 years. It has been wonderful. I am so lucky to have had ...

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Christopher Columbus: A Complete Biography by John Inkford Price verified one hour ago

Beyond "discovery" lies a story shrouded in myth and consequence. Christopher Columbus: A Complete Biography peels back the layers to reveal the man who sparked a new era, for better or worse. This isn't just a chronicle of voyages. It's a captivating journey into: * The daring explorer and his ambition that ignited a global revolution. * The complexities of colonization and its lasting impact on indigenous civilizations. * The fierce debate surrounding Columbus's legacy - a chance to form your own informed opinion. This book ...

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Repentant (Mr. Chudong's Fantasy World) by dong ye (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

In this short story about the Japanese invasion of China during World War II, we follow the perspective of the protagonist as we delve into the brutality of war and the complexities of human nature. Mr. Chu, our protagonist, takes us on a journey through the dark corners of history, confronting his encounter and confrontation with Suzuki, a Japanese aggressor. As Mr. Chu reads Suzuki's diary, which records abhorrent crimes and cruel acts, his inner turmoil is consumed by intense repulsion and disgust. However, when he learns of ...

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MALCOLM X: A Definitive Biography of Malcolm X, Chronicling His Journey from Adversity to Activism and Beyond by Flora Carley Price verified 4 hours ago

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary life story of a true trailblazer. Malcolm X's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Have you ever wondered what drove this iconic figure to challenge the status quo and become a voice for the voiceless? Prepare to be immersed in a gripping narrative that will leave you inspired and forever changed. This comprehensive biography delves deep into the life and legacy of Malcolm X, painting a vivid portrait of a man who ...

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Thomas Jefferson: Architect of American Democracy and Champion of Individual Liberty by Flora Carley Price verified one hour ago

Discover the Man Behind the Legacy: Thomas Jefferson's Life Unveiled Have you ever wondered about the real person behind the grand ideals of liberty and democracy? What drove Thomas Jefferson to shape a young nation's future with such vision and passion? This biography offers an intimate and compelling look into the life of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, revealing the complexities and contradictions that made him both a revered leader and a controversial figure. Imagine walking alongside Jefferson through the ...

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Understanding Gender Identity: Explore the True Meaning of Pronouns and Gender Dysphoria, and Learn to Be a More Authentic You by Braxton Phoenix Stock (148 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Are you feeling confused or uninformed about your gender identity? Look no further! If you're questioning your gender identity, you're not alone. Many people have struggled with understanding their gender and finding a place where they belong. This book provides a safe, inclusive, and informative space to explore and understand your gender identity. In this book, readers will discover: • How individuals experience gender, including non-binary and gender non-conforming identities. • The spectrum of sexuality. • How to ...

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Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time by Charles Kingsley (23 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In 'Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a historical journey through the life and times of the renowned explorer and courtier, Sir Walter Raleigh. Kingsley's prose is both informative and engaging, providing a vivid portrayal of the Elizabethan era and Raleigh's significant contributions to exploration and politics. The book combines historical accuracy with Kingsley's literary flair, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Renaissance literature and history. Kingsley's attention ...

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George Harrison: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Musicians) by Hourly History (476 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Discover the remarkable life of George Harrison... Free BONUS Inside! Often referred to as the quiet Beatle, George Harrison's demure and slightly moody visage can be seen peeking out at us from countless Beatles and solo albums. It seemed that George was such a powerful presence, he really didn't even need to speak. This was the man who bid us to listen while his guitar gently wept. Harrison -- whether in music or in life -- was a deep diving, virtuoso supreme, but beyond his sheer musical genius, there is much more to his story ...

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The Life of Lord Byron by John Galt (52 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In 'The Life of Lord Byron' by John Galt, readers are treated to a captivating biographical account of the renowned Romantic poet, Lord Byron. Galt's meticulous detailing of Byron's life, from his tumultuous relationships to his literary accomplishments, showcases his deep admiration for the poet. Written in a compelling narrative style, the book delves into the political and social context of the time, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Byron's significance in the literary world. Galt's vivid descriptions and ...

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Do It Different: Measurements, Modeling and MRP by Rich Ames (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Do It Different, Measurements, Modeling and MRP is a memoir that chronicles the author's personal and professional discovery of how Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems work in the real world. It offers a unique and personal perspective on the growth of technology across the author's lifetime and it describes how he developed, and used system performance measurement tools and training methodologies to successfully implement and manage those systems.

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True Crime Stories: VOLUME 10: A collection of fascinating facts and disturbing details about infamous serial killers and their horrific crimes (True ... by Robert Adams (10 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Discover the shocking truth behind some of the world's most unbelievable true crime stories in "True Crime Stories Volume 10: The Most Terrifying and Unimaginable Cases from Across the Globe." From cold-blooded masterminds to courageous detectives, this book offers a captivating journey through the depths of the human psyche. Be prepared to explore the motivations of those who committed unthinkable acts and witness the resilience of the human spirit. Start your journey through the gripping narratives of "True Crime Stories Volume 10: ...

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From Bad to Worse to Best in Class: A Refugee's Success Story by Hao Lam (HL Media, LLC) (66 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Hao Lam wasn't always interested in making smart choices. As a kid in Saigon, he was more focused on getting into (or out of) trouble than planning for his future. Then the war ended, and everything changed. With his very life at stake, Lam had to grow up -- and learn fast. An inspiring tale of audacity and perseverance, hardship and personal growth, From Bad to Worse to Best in Class takes readers on one man's voyage from war-torn Vietnam to a new life in North America, from penniless refugee to successful businessman. ...

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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 5 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 ...

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Ellen's Tears by Sally Hull (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Ellen is a fictitious character, based on the real-life journal of the au-thor, Sally Hull. She is her uncle's care-giver. He is in the latter stages of Parkinson's disease. Her one rule in writing her journal is that she can say anything she wants, but she must leave the entry on a positive note. These journal entries are from the trenches of care-giving. Though some of the experiences Ellen goes through are hard, hope is offered. If you are a care-giver, or love a care-giver, this book is one to offer help and hope. The journal is ...

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Serial Killer true accounts : A true crime book exploring the minds of infamous murderers by Kenneth Lange (14 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Have you ever wondered what drives people to kill? Are you intrigued by what makes any human do the unthinkable to another? Serial Killer True Accounts examines the fascinating psychology behind murder. From dissecting the anatomy of evil to diving into the riveting narratives of murder, this true crime book breaks down what makes a killer tick. Forensic evidence and psychological research come together to explore what creates a monster, inspires the first kill, and furthers the drive to keep going. Allow Serial Killer True ...

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Stuff I Heard in Church: The Stuff in Church that Meant Something to Me by Edna J. White (Wounded To Wonderful) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

These notes are the years of being an assistant in the religious sector. Where I have heard many messages and these are the parts I have taken from each of those people that have entered my life. So I share them with you... Life is all a decision! Teaching is an illusion of what we only agree to. We as a part of God need to know WHEN the teaching is over and we become the teacher! Listen to God from within!

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Maybe You Will Survive: A Holocaust Memoir by Aron Goldfarb (1,849 Review)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

The remarkable autobiography of a Holocaust escapee "Go on, my son. Maybe you will survive... " Aron Goldfarb was fifteen years old when he was ripped from his bed in Poland and forced to enter a Jewish work camp. Watching helplessly as Nazis murdered his friends and family, he and his brother, Abe, made their courageous escape after hearing rumours of fellow prisoners being executed in gas chambers. With astonishing bravery and an unshakeable will to survive, the brothers hid together in underground holes on an estate ...

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The Rise and Fall of Netflix: Inside the Cutthroat World of Streaming Giants by Prabal Jain (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Are you bewildered by the fluctuating fortunes of Netflix? Pain 1: If you're an investor, content creator, or simply an intrigued spectator, the volatile history of Netflix can be daunting. The media giant that once seemed invincible is now facing intense competition, legal disputes, and market volatility. Pain 2: You've probably seen news headlines highlighting Netflix's plummeting stock prices and declining subscriptions. It's difficult to separate fact from fiction in the sensationalized world of media reporting. Pain 3: As ...

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The Dancing Bear by Frances Faviell (Dean Street Press) (177 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

'You don't want to mind about any of this,' said the driver, waving a hand at the grey ruins and the greyer dust. 'In a few days you'll be so used to it that you'll like them. Berlin's a grand place! I'd rather be here than anywhere else in the world, and that's a fact.' 'No more perceptive portrait of Germany in defeat has been etched in word than Frances Faviell's first book, The Dancing Bear, which made so powerful an impact upon me that I read it in a single sitting.' Guy Ramsey, Daily Telegraph 'Berlin during the decisive ...

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Starbucks: A Coffee Empire's Rise and Roast: From Beans to Billions: Decoding Starbucks' Global Triumph by Prabal Jain (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Embark on a captivating journey through the aromatic realms of Starbucks with "Starbucks: A Coffee Empire's Rise and Roast." This enthralling narrative takes you from the modest beginnings of Starbucks in 1971 to its status as a global coffee empire with a staggering $22 billion valuation. Pain Discover the challenges faced by three coffee enthusiasts as they transformed a small Seattle store into a colossal force in the coffee industry. Experience the highs and lows of Starbucks' journey, from identity crises to controversies, in a ...

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Thoughts from the Moon by E. Antonette (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Thoughts from the Moon In this raw and transformative poetry memoir, E. Antonette delves into the depths of shadow work and healing, offering an honest and intimate exploration of being light even in darkness. Inspired by a therapy session, Thoughts from the Moon invites readers on a journey of sitting with and accepting the difficulties that come with the human experience. Each poem reflects a lens into their personal soul's journey, navigating love, queerness, mental illness, and the remnants of American slavery. Guided by a ...

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And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational Memoir by Natasha Pryde Trujillo PhD (17 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

And She Was Never the Same Again is about you. It is about your family and your friends, everyone you've ever met, and all the strangers you have yet to meet. It takes you on a journey of gains and losses that stretch generations, cultures, identities, and decades of time. It awakens you to the inevitable and makes you look at things most people want to avoid seeing. It explores near-death experiences; medical, individual, and intergenerational trauma; the stigmatized death of a partner; perfectionism; athletics; first loves; and ...

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Think Different: The Innovator's Canvas - The Steve Jobs Biography by Golam Mustafa (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Discover the Visionary Behind the Revolution In "Think Different: The Innovator's Canvas," step into the extraordinary life of Steve Jobs, the mastermind who reshaped the world of technology and beyond. This captivating biography unravels the journey of a relentless innovator, a man who dared to dream beyond the ordinary. Dive into the genesis of a visionary, from his humble beginnings and college dorm room aspirations to co-founding Apple Inc. in a garage. Follow Jobs as he defies conventions, gets ousted from his own company, and ...

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Trail Dogs and Firefighters: A Memoir from the Burning West by Robert Roller (13 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Trail Dogs and Firefighters: A Memoir from the Burning West is an engaging story about Robert J. (Bob) Roller's unexpected plunge into the intense world of trail "dogging" and wildland firefighting. The story brings to life the beauty of the American West, the community of interesting people who seek the danger of this lifestyle, and the bonds forged in this environment that only someone who lived these experiences can describe. Trail Dogs and Firefighters captures the dangerous early season efforts to clear isolated routes high in ...

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Shadows of the KGB: Putin's Rule and the State Within by Prabal Jain Price verified 3 hours ago

"Delve into the clandestine world of Russia's powerful security apparatus in 'Shadows of the KGB.' Uncover the historical roots of the KGB, its evolution into the modern FSB, and the enduring influence it wields within Putin's Kremlin. This gripping narrative explores the iron rule of the FSB, its impact on Russian society, and the implications for those who challenge its authority. From Lenin's era to the present day, witness the resilience of the security state, its role in shaping Russia's trajectory, and the zero-sum mentality ...

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The Narrative of Sojourner Truth by Sojourner Truth (1,554 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

From slavery to liberation to life as an abolitionist, feminist, orator, and preacher -- the autobiography of a woman who refused to be anything but free. Born into slavery in New York around 1797, then sold from master to master, Sojourner Truth spent her formative years witnessing the cruelty inherent in the institution of slavery. Escaping to a friendly household before emancipation, she learned that her young son had been sold illegally and launched a lawsuit that would end with his release -- the first time in America that a ...

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The Confessions of Saint Augustine by Saint Augustine (1,817 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The world's most famous spiritual autobiography Written between 397 and 398 CE, The Confessions of Saint Augustine is the story of Augustine of Hippo's childhood in Numidia, his youth and early adulthood in Carthage, Rome, and Milan, and his conversion to Christianity. As he struggled to liberate himself from his sinful past, Augustine embarked on a quest that would transform him into one of the most influential religious thinkers of all time. A moving testament to the power of faith and an inspirational guide to a fulfilled ...

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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 (Beguile Media) (183 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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 ...

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From Dreams To Despair: Essays from an American 2016-2023 by William Lobb (1 Review)    Price verified 5 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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Ganges Boy by Ken Smith (398 Reviews)    Price verified 7 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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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 6 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 ...

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Story: ...and how to write one by Adam J Pestridge (Portrait Films Publishing) (111 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 8 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 ...

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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 ...

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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 6 hours 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 ...

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Top Models by Samuel Claesson (Sequoia Press) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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, ...

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One Lousy Pirate: Travels in the Caribbean by Doug Walsh (Snoke Valley Books) (107 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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 ...

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Unbuttoning America: A Biography of "Peyton Place" by Ardis Cameron (Cornell University Press) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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 ...

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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 3 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.

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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 3 hours 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 ...

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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 ...

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Edward Charles Elliott, Educator (The Founders Series) by Frank K. Burrin (Purdue University Press) Price verified 6 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 ...

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The Dean: A Biography of A.A. Potter (The Founders Series) by Robert B. Eckles (Purdue University Press) Price verified 3 hours ago

More than 20,000 engineering students at Purdue University have been touched in some way by the ides or the warm personality of Andrey A. Potter, who served for 33 years as dean of the Schools of Engineering at Purdue, the world's largest engineering institution. Awarded the honorary title of "Dean of the Deans of Engineering Universities" in 1949 by his alma mater, MIT, Potter has been a teacher for 48 years and a dean for 40. Among his thousands of colleagues at Kansas State, Purdue, and the professional societies he has headed, he ...

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Rafi Ahmed Kidwai: BRIDGING REGION and nation : a political biography by RATHIN BISWAS (Notion Press) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"Pandit Ko bhi Salam hai aur maulvi ko bhi, mazhab na chahiye mujhe imaan chahiye." - Akbar Allahabadi "Rafi Ahmed Kidwai: Bridging Region and Nation" is a political biography of a congressman from Uttar Pradesh to whom nothing mattered but Indian freedom. During pre-partitioned days when greatest of the Muslims queued to Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his Pakistan movement, he stood his guns with resolute firmness. He was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's closest colleague, India's first communication Minister and was one of the two Muslims in the ...

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Battle for the Solomons (Illustrated) by Ira Wolfert (1,317 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Battle for the Solomons is Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ira Wolfert's dazzling account of the fierce land, sea, and air fighting in the Solomon Islands during 1942. Wolfert was in the thick of it, facing death alongside the troops, and he reproduces events as they happen in real time, making for a tense, suspenseful read. Wolfert risked his life on several occasions for the sake of authenticity, and survived to write this, one of the most remarkable combat memoirs of World War 2.

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Babysitter: An American History by Miriam Forman-Brunell (NYU Press) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

On Friday nights many parents want to have a little fun together -- without the kids. But "getting a sitter" -- especially a dependable one -- rarely seems trouble-free. Will the kids be safe with "that girl"? It's a question that discomfited parents have been asking ever since the emergence of the modern American teenage girl nearly a century ago. In Babysitter, Miriam Forman-Brunell brings critical attention to the ubiquitous, yet long-overlooked babysitter in the popular imagination and American history. Informed by her research ...

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The Wow Climax: Tracing the Emotional Impact of Popular Culture by Henry Jenkins (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A spirited collection of essays that get to the heart of what gives popular culture its emotional impact Vaudevillians used the term "the wow climax" to refer to the emotional highpoint of their acts -- a final moment of peak spectacle following a gradual building of audience's emotions. Viewed by most critics as vulgar and sensationalistic, the vaudeville aesthetic was celebrated by other writers for its vitality, its liveliness, and its playfulness. The Wow Climax follows in the path of this more laudatory tradition, drawing out ...

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The Essential Agus: The Writings of Jacob B. Agus by Steven T. Katz (NYU Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Rabbi Jacob Agus' (1911-1986) intellectual production spanned nearly a half century and covered an enormous historical and conceptual range, from the biblical to the modern era. Best known as an important Jewish scholar, he also held important rabbinic, teaching, and public positions. Although born and raised within an orthodox setting, Agus was strongly influenced by American liberalism and his work displayed modernizing sympathies, reservations about nationalism--including some forms of Zionism--and often severe criticisms of ...

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Reflections: The Life and Writings of a Young Blind Woman in Post-Revolutionary France (The History of Disability Book 5) by Therese-Adèle Husson (NYU Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In the 1820s, several years before Braille was invented, Therese-Adele Husson, a young blind woman from provincial France, wrote an audacious manifesto about her life, French society, and her hopes for the future. Through extensive research and scholarly detective work, authors Catherine Kudlick and Zina Weygand have rescued this intriguing woman and the remarkable story of her life and tragic death from obscurity, giving readers a rare look into a world recorded by an unlikely historical figure. Reflections is one of the earliest ...

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Joan: Drop Dead Diva: (Joan Rivers returns) by Rafal Kudlinski (ITQ MEDIA) (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Joan Rivers Returns in a book from the other world... It ain't a culinary book, although characters eat a lot of fantastic dishes and dish about celebrities.This is not biography of any kind either. It's full of real data from Joan's life to keep it more close to our hearts and down to earth. Joan was once a comedienne. Due to unfortunate tour of events she crosses over to a new world that seems to be so like ours, but it's not the same. Before afterlife of star treatment she has few more assignments on the menu. With her new pals ...

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Expression. My Cancer: a Gut Feeling. by Kerry O'Brien (23 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Reading a book about an individual's journey with a terminal bowel cancer diagnosis would ordinarily seem to be a rather depressing read. However, Kerry's light-hearted sense of humour and unending positivity and love of life shines through in her writing. In this very personal book, Kerry overcomes the stigma of talking openly about the symptoms and treatments for bowel cancer: there are graphic descriptions of some of the intimate details of bodily (mal)functions; reflections on her research into what may have contributed to her ...

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75 Things You Should Know About Working in a Call Center: A Fun Look at Life on the Phones by Marsha Marie (73 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

This book is an in-depth look at what it is like to work on the phones in a call center. Fun, revealing and at times, shocking. Marsha tells it like it is to work 8 hours a day with headsets glued to your head.

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Borden of Yale: The Life and Legacy of William Borden - No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets by Mrs. Howard Taylor (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Inspiring Life and Legacy of William Borden, a Man of Unwavering Faith and Profound Impact William Borden was extraordinary in almost every sense. Born into wealth and privilege, he could have chosen to live a life of luxury and ease. Instead, he surrendered it all for a life of service to Christ. "Borden of Yale" is the riveting account of a man who exemplified what it means to be fully committed to God. Raised in Moody Church in Chicago and educated at both Yale and Princeton, Borden first felt the missionary call during a ...

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End of the Road (The Rozzers Book 1) by Diem Burden (Shriven Books) (297 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

What is it about cops that we find so intriguing? Most people have strong views of the police, but how many of these views are based on evidence, and which are biased or stereotypes? What makes a person leave a perfectly normal life and join the police, putting themselves instantly into harms way, and suffering health issues that come with working a lifetime of shift-work, not to mention a messed-up social life? This is the true, short story of just such a person who ended up spending 12 years at the sharp end of policing in the ...

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