The Outrageous Queens by Marc Alexander (243 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Outrageous means immoderate, extravagant, extraordinary, violent, furious, grossly cruel, immoral, offensive... At least one of these words is descriptive of each of the dozen royal women whose lives are told in this book. All make fascinating psychological studies of women who wielded immense power in a world where liberty for women was an undreamed of concept. Yet they proved that when it came to intrigue - sometimes up to the point of assassination - they were equal to any male monarch of their times. Some played the role of warrior queens; red-haired Boudicca whose vengeance cost over a hundred thousand lives; Eleanor of Aquitaine who took her "Amazons" on a crusade to the Holy Land; Henrietta Maria, the "generalissima" who led an army during the English Civil War. Others were even fiercer during their reign; the infamous Queen Mary who earned her epithet of "Bloody" through the Smithfield burnings; the treacherous Elfrida who changed history when she brutally murdered King Edward at Corfe castle to make way for her son Ethelred to inherit the throne; or Isabella - the She Wolf of France - whose despised husband met one of the most horrific deaths in history. Above all the theme of The Outrageous Queens is intrigue. Some of the women in this book ruled in their own right, others by manipulating their husbands - or lovers, but all have affected our history, and all of their extraordinary stories are told here. Marc Alexander left Poverty Bay, New Zealand, to become a journalist in London. After four years on Fleet Street, he became the editorial director of a small magazine group, then the organiser of an annual film festival. Four years ago he became a full-time author, his books ranging from fiction to history.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

THE GUILT IS ALIVE: Powerful, Riveting Memoir of Heartache and Love about an Impoverished Family, in the Quest for Survival by HEMALATHA GNANASEKAR (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Poor Man Always Dreams a Better Tomorrow... but Is the Life Worth the Cost? The oldest daughter who failed to weigh the cost of pleasing her much-loved father... The oldest son burdened with his father's expectations... The story of ego, pride, anger, revenge, guilt... With the powerful and raw memoir, The Guilt is Alive, author Hemalatha Gnanasekar gives an unconventional and unique examination of her life in an impoverished Indian family and explores her family's fateful decision to send the oldest son to Jamaica to work. Strap yourself in for a gripping, suspenseful, and bittersweet account of a young man's journey to Jamaica in search of a means to contribute to the family's income - a riveting story of the struggle to escape the poverty where he found an untimely end. "The author's emotional narration of the family dynamics that materialized while they struggled to make ends meet and the heartache of her brother's long separation from them was both touching and insightful" - Florence Osmund, the author of Regarding Anna and Nineteen Hundred Days The series of unfortunate events that covered Hemalatha's life with a thick veil of guilt are poured into a heart-touching story that everyone should experience... So what are you waiting for? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

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The Adventures of Martha Lou and Me: A Collection of Short Stories by Josephine Krause (10 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

My paternal grandma, from the Deep South, was as backwoods as a body could get. She was so country, that country folk looked like high falutin city folk, compared to her. Grandma had a noteworthy Southern dialect that left me gobsmacked every time she spoke. It was fascinating, captivating, enchanting, and a tad odd. I spent my adolescent years growing up in the North having fun adventures with my sisters, especially Martha Lou, since she was the mistress of mischief. Martha Lou turned ordinary events into exciting experiences. The wheels in her brain never stopped turning. This led to many precarious and humorous exploits. As I grew older and retold the stories of my youth, I would recount them in the distinctive speaking style of my grandma, with her ever entertaining colloquialisms of the South. People found my narratives to be heartwarming, wholesome, endearing, and hilarious. If there is one thing that I aim to do... it's to make you laugh! Enjoy the collection of short, humorous, true-life stories, my friends.

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Thomas Jefferson A Quick Biography and 25 Interesting Facts (Presidential Series) by 15 Minutes Smarter (Me Time Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Dive into the fascinating life of Thomas Jefferson in "15 Minutes Smarter: Thomas Jefferson." This concise biography expertly navigates through the political genius, presidency, and enduring legacy of the third President of the United States. Explore Jefferson's pivotal role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, his visionary leadership during his presidency, and his contributions to American democracy. In just 15 minutes, uncover the defining moments that shaped Jefferson's journey and continue to influence American ideals. Perfect for a quick and enlightening read, this book provides a condensed yet comprehensive insight into the life of Thomas Jefferson, leaving you 15 minutes smarter.

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From Lawyer To Truck Driver by Cornelius Hyzer (7 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

After a childhood trip to Europe, the author joined the Navy, converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and went on a full time mission before becoming a Lawyer. Private practice and government positions for twelve years ended when the author obtained a CDL and become a truck driver. The dramatic career change was an escape from the courtroom and cubicles.

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My Brother in Arms: The Exceptional Life of Mark Andrew Forester, United States Air Force Combat Controller by Thad Forester (289 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

On September 29, 2010 Mark Forester was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. His heroic legacy of being shot down while preparing to rescue a fallen teammate began long before this tragic day. An Apache aviator said of Mark's final battle:... "I have never witnessed such an act of heroism in my three years of fighting in combat. I have over 2,700 hours total time with 1,500 hours of combat time in both Iraq and Afghanistan... JAG 28 continued to advance on the enemy while taking intense enemy fire, and continuously fired his weapon in an attempt to get to his fallen teammate and destroy the enemy." Mark chose to enlist in the Air Force as a Special Operations Combat Controller after he received his Bachelor's degree from The University of Alabama. Because of his above average grades and near-photographic memory, his Business Finance degree would have done him well. But, he felt a higher calling; one that put him between us and the enemies bent on our destruction. Even though he had pledged that freedom must be preserved, his greatest desire was to marry the right girl and have a family -- Mark never got that chance. Instead he selflessly gave his life for the country he loved. Since Mark's death, his family's eyes and hearts have been opened to multiple examples of selflessness and patriotism by meeting his teammates and leaders in the military. The family has witnessed first-hand the ability for them to turn off their stern, professional personae and turn on compassion, love, support and acceptance. The author feels a strong desire to Honor our Heroes. This book highlights one hero, SrA Mark A. Forester, and also helps recognize many other men and women who volunteer to fight for our freedom. My Brother in Arms is not a memorial in print, but a biography for continuing Mark's legacy of perseverance, determination and accomplishing our missions on earth. We each have different missions, but what's important is ...

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

COURAGE AND FAITH IN SPITE OF ADVERSITY Hoping to reunite spiritually with his deceased wife, Kathleen, Gunnar Hansen, 73, embarks on a three-week solo canoe trip. The Quetico-Superior wilderness canoe country on the Minnesota Ontario border is the setting for this uplifting adventure story. After surviving near death from his wounds in Vietnam, Gunnar survives his canoe trip with the help of the mysterious Abigail Fraser. "From college to Vietnam combat to career and family, joy and tragedy must be reconciled here. Yet through it all flows that one constant -- a priceless spiritual connection to the canoe country... Quetico will always inspire both the imagination and the soul." -- Stuart Osthoff, publisher of The Boundary Waters Journal

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THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY May 2014 All Crime All The Time by Ken Rossignol (Huggins Point Publishing Co. LLC.) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

All crime all the time in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Living Part of a Legend - Vol. 1 - An Encounter of the Most Profound Kind by M.G. Hawking (5 Reviews)    Price verified 41 minutes ago

Explore a Fabled Lost World of Knowledge and Power. Legends are the relics of a shipwreck; far more of the secrets of the past have been lost than preserved. Accounts of what truly exists in our world began long after the realities had faded from human memory -- legends arose to preserve those realities. Explore the secrets underlying one of the greatest of all ancient legends, that of a hidden society of highly enlightened masters living deep in the majestic Himalayan Mountains, revealing knowledge that for long millenniums has remained hidden under the most intense silence. On an extended trek in that vast wilderness, explorer M.G. Hawking encountered a tiny village nestled below massive ice peaks, a village called Siddhalaya. There he had the privilege of meeting extraordinary men and women -- introduced to him as "masters" and "adepts" -- possessed of knowledge and powers virtually unknown to the Western world. Transcribed directly from the archived journals and field notes of Hawking's five years in the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet, in this book you'll discover detailed narratives of Hawking's experiences and conversations with true masters and sages, read first-hand accounts of the psychokinetic abilities he witnessed and explore in-depth descriptions of the esoteric knowledge that make such extraordinary abilities possible. Richly enlightening and inspirational, this book is an incomparable read for anyone on a spiritual path or seeking greatly expanded knowledge and personal power. The Living Part of a Legend, Volume One, Kindle e-reader page count 407 (estimated, actual page count varies depending on the reading device you're using: Kindle reader, tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop computer). For more information, please see the book's 'Look Inside' feature on this page. Thank you. Library-Cataloging-Data: ancient mysteries, ancient legends, wisdom, higher knowledge, visionary, metaphysical, mystical, esoteric, occult, masters, goddess, ...

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A Corpsman's Legacy by Stephanie Caisse (196 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Through The Daughter He Never Knew, Corpsman Gary Young Continues To Heal Veterans And Their Families: Adopted as a baby, Stephanie began a search for her biological parents without a clue as to where this journey would lead. Early on she discovered her birth father, Gary Norman Young, was killed in the Vietnam War before she was even born. Locating veterans from her father's world revealed his duties as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marine Corps as a helicopter crewmember. As the story unravels, the mystery of her father's courage, bravery and finally his death, brings Stephanie in contact with thousands of Marines and their families, including those who died in the helicopter crash with her father. Her journey, itself, becomes a legacy that offers hope and healing to those touched by the tragedies of war while honoring the remarkable relationship that exists between the Marines and their Navy Corpsmen. Finally, with the help of veterans, the Marine Corps Commandant and a United State Senator, Stephanie obtains the medals and honors her father earned for his sacrifice and service - her tribute to the father she never knew.

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Australia in My Notebook: Where Were You When We Did This? (Traveling the World Book 3) by Charlie Hull Price verified 11 hours ago

Charlie and Sally Hull landed in Sydney Australia and flew out to Darwin, caught the bus to Katherine and then to Timber Creek, then headed back east to Alice Springs. They flew to Melbourne and took the bus to the capital city of Canberra and then back to Sydney. From Sydney they traveled to Strathfield and Katoomba and then returned to Sydney. From Sydney they flew back to the USA. All of this was accomplished in four weeks. They walked an average of seven miles a day, meeting people and snapping photos of what they saw--crocodiles, busy streets, sunsets on the ocean, street artwork and more. At every step they encountered problems, such as broken airplanes, a visa that would not go through, a passport that was not accepted, food allergies, sun rashes, canceled hotel reservations and more. But through it all, God protected and provided for them. This is their combined journal.

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Horror: Horrifying Stories of True Paranormal activities and Ghost Stories That You Wish Were Not True! by Frank C. Chastain (38 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Explore the fascinating and frightening world of serial killers and ghosts! Chilling. Bloody. Insane. Sadistic. This is the nightmarish true-life story of the most infamous serial killers in history. At the same time, it's an overview of the scariest ghost stories, as well as some not-so-popular, yet frightening tales. Some of the serial killers you'll read about include: - The Long Island Killer - The Zodiac Killer - The Boston Strangler Each chapter gives a gruesome account of one of the most vicious and insane killers in history Some of the ghost stories you'll read about include: - The little evil girl - Whispers in the dark - A-N-N-A-B-E-L-L-E This is just a small portion of the horrors this book throws at you. If you're willing to test your "fear limit", you've come to the right place. But, can you take it? TAKE ACTION AND GET YOUR COPY TODAY! Scroll up and hit the buy button!

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