The Claimant: Butcher or Baronet? by Paul Terry (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

It's 1866 and from the dusty frontier town of Wagga Wagga comes a man who sets Victorian Britain alight - the likes of which have never been seen before or since. It's a tale so preposterous that it's still debated today. Tom Castro - or was he Arthur Orton? - an obese, toothless butcher who lives in a slab hut, suddenly comes forward and claims to be Roger Tichborne, the rightful Baronet of Tichborne Park, Hampshire, and head of one of England's oldest noble families. Incredibly, Roger's mother agrees. So sets in motion a journey that takes our Claimant on a rollercoaster ride of fame, glory, prison and penury, unleashes a 12th century curse, disturbs Queen Victoria, delights Mark Twain, immortalises our Claimant in wax at Madame Tussaud's, and strikes at the very heart of the English class system. And, at the end of a tumultuous life, a strange posthumous victory to the Claimant leads some to still ask - was he Roger Tichborne, a baronet, or Arthur Orton, a butcher?

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Steps in the Dark of Light by Charlie Hull (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Have you ever felt as if you were walking along in the dark, even though you knew that God was leading you in His light? Charlie too experienced this feeling as God led him along in steps in the dark of light. Experience his questions and frustrations, mingled with thanksgiving and insight concerning the purpose God had for the things He allowed into Charlie's life. How could a broken leg be part of God's purpose? Broken legs for truck drivers lead to unemployment. Unemployment leads to homelessness. How could these things possibly be part of God's loving plan? But they were -- from the hands of a Heavenly Father who loved Charlie enough to allow him to go through all of this in order to fulfill His special plan and bless him.

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A Glimpse Into The Life Of A Software Engineer by Diana De Rose (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Some people make music, some make art, some make buildings and some make food. I make software. There has always been a grey area around what a software engineer does, what makes them so special, why do they get paid so much, why do they work so late? This book may not provide answers to all your questions but will help you take a peek into the life of a software engineer.

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Conspiracy Theories: Planet X Nibiru by Cheryl Leonard (11 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Planet X Nibiru is a hypothetical planetary body/star of enormous size that is supposedly on track for a near miss or collision with earth resulting in a doomsday tribulation. A reversal of the poles, referred to as a pole shift would occur due to its influence on the orbits of the planets in our inner solar system, interference disruptions within the asteroid belt, and the gravitational pull it would exert upon the earth. Apparently, every 3,600 years, it completes one of these orbital journeys. According to ancient Sumerian texts and myths, a race of aliens named the Anunnaki, from the planet Nibiru forewarned of its arrival resulting in a devastating global cataclysm in which 90% of the world's population will perish. This book examines the origins and characteristics of Planet X, earth changes, the pole shift, the Hopi Blue Star and Red Star Kachina prophecies, the most prominent conspiracy theories, and the biblical perspective to the Wormwood star. In addition, it addresses the ...

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The Shining Place by Frances Bennett (128 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

In the 1960's Frances grows up in the remote desert town of Thermal, CA. Most nights her father gets drunk and beats her mother. The child feels her joy slip away. To survive she knows she must hold on to the truth and remember what happened. Decades later in psychotherapy, Frances revisits her childhood and becomes trapped in a memory world of little girls with big demands and a lot to say. "The Shining Place" is a magical story of recovery told by the girls, and an account of their therapy endured and paid for by the adult client. "The Shining Place" is a combined memoir and an account of psychotherapy, adapted from journals written over a ten year period. It addresses issues of transference, distrust, dissociation, and rupture in the therapeutic alliance. It's a fast read on an abusive childhood and the complexities of psychotherapy.

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The Angels and Demons of Houston : A True Crime Collection (Books at the Crime Scenes Book 5) by Michael M. Williams Price verified one hour ago

True crime is all around us, these days. From podcasts to television shows to movies and conventions, it's practically in the air we breathe. It's the true crime junkies' world -- we're all just living in it. But why do we hunger so powerfully for these stories? Why are we willing to commit hours of our lives to them, whether they appear on the page or on the screen? When it comes to literary true crime, these stories grip us unlike any other genre. For every suspense novel that shocks and awes readers, there are real life stories that make those fictions seem tame and predictable. True crime is a loaded genre: the best authors do not sensationalize violence and human suffering, but they provide context and depth to the crimes they study. Many of them highlight the fallibility of the legal system and the ruinous forces of internalized racism and misogyny. In these excellent books, we're reminded that true crime does not simply consist of a neatly constructed narrative with a criminal ...

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Lionel Messi : FIFA world cup Qatar 2022: The amazing story of the boy who became a legend by Javier jurado Alvarez (11 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer, I would willingly play for nothing." - Lionel Messi. The idea that a young man from Argentina standing five feet seven inches tall might develop into the best soccer player in the world defies sense. A person who has been diagnosed with growth hormone insufficiency and lacks the financial means to pay for the costly treatment to address that disease would also not be the best prospect to succeed players like Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, or Pelé in the title of "World's Best." But Lionel Messi consistently defies reason ever since he joined his first soccer squad at the age of four. In this book, Lionel Messi's journey from his modest origins in a small hamlet in Argentina to his record-breaking fifth Ballon D'Or award will be chronicled. We won't believe that Messi merely inherited a plethora of natural talent, despite the temptation being great. Instead, we will go back and examine the steps that he took to become, without a doubt, the ...

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It's Me or the Horse: Family, Friendship, Dogs, Divorce, Narcissists, Healing and the Chestnut Mare who gave me voice. by Wiley Davis (21 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"I want you to stop horseback riding so that I don't have to work, and I can focus on writing my screenplay," my husband said at the celebration dinner for my new six-figure job. I had worked for months to get the offer, and it would finally allow me to take horseback riding lessons at the little farm up Topanga Canyon more than once a week. I had been aching to get back in the saddle, something I loved throughout my lifetime. Chad was a writer, director, and producer for reality TV, and I had a modest-paying job in content marketing. We lived a simple life in Santa Monica, but my new career changed everything. "You've married the wrong girl." I thought to myself but didn't dare say out of fear of the temper for which he held a reputation. It was never about the horse. It was the question of what I was willing to give up for an idea of us. It was the fallout if I betrayed the half-truths, mistruths, and denials that I grew up with and accepted as a good "Preacher's Kid". This was ...

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Hearing You by MM Stine (7 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

You learn a little about my life before I suffer a life threatening respiratory illness that places me in a medically induced coma. While I am under sedation for an exceptional amount of time, I experience a version of my life that is as real to me as the lapse of time pulls me further in. Things that don't make sense become my reality while interactions of reality plays into my alternate state of mind. Do I really know that I am as sick as I am? Do I know that my life is in the balance and what is being done to me in attempt to return me to the life I once had? I invite you to experience my rendering of this alternate life and the reality that comes.

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The Real Napoleon - The Untold Story by John Tarttelin (A SOULADREAM PRODUCTION) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 52 minutes ago

THE REAL NAPOLEON - The Untold Story "An impressive and powerful piece of work" - Rupert Heath, literary agent. "Fresh and convincing" Andrew Lownie, literary agent. "Many thanks for this, which I found fascinating and very much enjoyed reading - despite the fact, or perhaps precisely because, it debunks many of my own long-held opinions about Napoleon... you do write nicely, with great passion and in a compelling style... I'm perfectly happy with the premise that British history has tarnished Napoleon unfairly... " Robin Wade, literary agent. "Passionately argued - a book you must read" Jean-Claude Damamme, French historian. In this book Napoleon is shown for what and who he was and not as the caricature described by many bigoted 'historians', especially of the British persuasion. He was not short, he was often generous and he seldom forgot a friend, particularly those from his early days before he was famous. France was attacked in 1802, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1809 and 1814 - yet it ...

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A Few Good Lines: Well, We All Have To Call Our First Book Something, Don't We? by Zebedee Abercorn (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The first book published by everybody's favourite hyperliterate Glaswegian Tourettist gay dad, that tirelessly scribbling scriptomaniac to whom circumspection is alien and discretion is an abstract, is a series of essays on topics of personal interest as diverse as the British domestic energy market, canine husbandry, faith healing, the Royal Family, getting the snip (thank God for commas, what what!), and the hazards of dating in middle age - I know, trying to date the right sex would have helped, I suppose! - and so, so, Just SO much more! Enjoy!

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Stopping Napoleon : War and intrigue in the Mediterranean by Tom Pocock (94 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Following the Battle of Trafalgar, Britain had one objective: stopping Napoleon at all costs... After his defeat by Nelson at Trafalgar, Napoleon knew he could never invade England. Many thought he would try to take over the vast, crumbling Ottoman Empire, return to Egypt and even march on India. So the British concentrated on the Mediterranean: for a decade it became the scene of dangers, real or imagined, and of battles both on land and at sea. All was dictated by a fierce determination to stop Napoleon. Stopping Napoleon is a fast-paced, beautifully written account that should be read by all aficionados of the age of Nelson and Napoleon. Praise for Tom Pocock: 'Pocock has restored this neglected campaign to its true importance in this lively and important book' - Sunday Times 'Compendiously detailed, expert analysis... No detail escapes Mr Pocock' - The Spectator 'An enthralling read' - Brighton Argus Tom Pocock was the author of eighteen books (and editor of ...

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TRUE CRIME 1: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (7 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

TRUE CRIME 1: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Jovan Collier From teen killer to obsessive stalker. Only 25 years later does his past come to light and he ended up behind bars. Case 2, David & Catherine Birnie A pair that together becomes a deadly combo. From the press it was only called "the Moorhouse murders". Case 3, Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon Disappeared while hiking in the jungle. But what happened? An accident or murder? A mysteriously spooky unsolved case. Case 4, Emma Walker They were the ultimate high school dream couple. She cheerleader and he foodball player. But only until one of the two had to die. Case 5, Hinterkaifeck Six dead on a lonely farm in the middle of nowhere in Bavaria. Surrounded by fields, meadow landscapes and dark forest. What happened? Case 6, Lizzie Borden Mathew and Abby Borden are found executed in a bloodbath. Mathew's face was barely recognizable from the ...

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TRUE CRIME 7: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

TRUE CRIME 7: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Jayme Closs In October 2018, the 13-year-old American woman was kidnapped shortly before 1 a.m. in the middle of the night. The kidnapper shot her parents dead. Case 2, Camp Scott The Oklahoma Girl Scout murders took place on the morning of June 13, 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA. The victims were three girl scouts, between the ages of 8 and 10, who were raped and murdered. Case 3, Karina Holmer The young Swede fulfills her dream and travels to the USA as an au pair. But her stay quickly turns into a nightmare and ends with her brutal death. Case 4, Cyanide Tylenol A drug prepared with cyanide killed seven people in 1982. But who does that? Case 5, Freeway Phantom Between April 1971 and September 1972, Washington DC was terrorized by a serial killer known to this day only as the Freeway Phantom. While at large, the Freeway Phantom ...

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Simply Ichitantei, Zen Buddhism practices changed my life: Story of the unsui, Ashida Hōkan by Hōkan(峰寛) Ashida(芦田) (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

I decided, "The life of constantly wanting to do this or that is over. From now on, to return this debt of gratitude, I will live for something other than myself, for my father, for my mother, for my family and friends, for those connected to me by fate in this temple, for those I have had connections with in the past or that I will connect with in the future." Despite the pain, cold, sleepiness and sadness, even as I cried and my nose ran, I kept meditating, focusing on the breath of life, turning into the breath itself, becoming aware of my devoted, self-sacrificing body, the selfless love of all my cells, the sanctity of life. I was able to become aware. I was enthralled, turned around by Buddha's arrangement of this world, with gratitude towards my parents for giving me this precious life, to the parents of my parents and onwards. It was as if a glass were being filled with water, drop by drop. Love of the world, love of the universe, this unconditional love had permeated deep ...

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The Outcast Experiment by G. Ferguson (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A social experiment showing how humans react to difference, an autobiographical account spanning four decades, the author is the guinea pig, the author is a lifelong outsider. The reader will learn what made the author an outcast, how society reacted to the author, what this did to the authors mind and the life wrecking consequences of mental illness. The author gradually recovers over the space of two decades, spends five years at college and then writes this book. The story isn't all depressing, its scattered with humour and is filled with weird, wonderful and real characters, some of these characters are as strange as the author.

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Thomas Jefferson: Architect of American Democracy and Champion of Individual Liberty by Flora Carley Price verified 5 hours 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 halls of Monticello, feeling the weight of his decisions during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and understanding the personal struggles he faced. Through rich storytelling, this book brings you closer to Jefferson, painting a vivid portrait of his triumphs and trials. Benefits of Reading This Book: • Gain a deeper understanding of Jefferson's contributions to American democracy. • Learn about the lesser-known aspects of his life, ...

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Winter Roads: My Struggles (King of Obsolete Winter Roads Book 1) by Joey Barnes (Kindle Direct Publishing) (30 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This is my 1st book in the 10-book series; Winter Roads: My Struggles based on the years 1996 through to 2007. The book is based on me wanting and learning the Ice Roads in Northern Manitoba which are Canadian Winter Roads. I made a lot of mistakes but also learned a lot. Being a single parent, my young daughter Xena, got to grow up enjoying my adventures. But without all the mis-adventures and fun, I would have never gotten on the TV show Ice Road Truckers for my 15 seconds of fame around the world. These Winter Road books are written through the covid 19 lock downs April to September 2021. I also credit the lock downs for bettering myself with being able to write and have Amazon feature my books around the world. This Amazon was all new to me when I first asked them in January 2021 to publish my books. Now my books are in Ebook and paperback around the world and soon to be Audiobooks too. The books continue with my 2nd book in the series; Winter Roads: Head Hanger from 2008 through ...

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The Life and Times of Cocaine Charlie by Charles T. H. Woods (248 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

An unrepentant true crime memoir about the life of a man who sold and used cocaine daily for thirty-eight years. A man with over fifty years of involvement with illegal drugs starting at the age of thirteen. Offering a fair and balanced account of how drugs and drug dealing affected his life, those closest to him as well as the lives of others. This is a different kind of drug dealer story. The kind you don't hear. The kind they don't want told.

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIPPY HITMAN by KAN MILLER (17 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 one hour 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 5 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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Academy Award Winning Sisters: The Lives of Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine by Charles River Editors (122 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

*Includes pictures. *Includes both actresses' quotes about each other and their careers. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural." - Olivia de Havilland "You know, I've had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I've flown in an international balloon race. I've piloted my own plane. I've ridden to the hounds. I've done a lot of exciting things." - Joan Fontaine Olivia de Havilland is one of the last few living actresses who worked during the Golden Era of Hollywood, but also one of the most decorated, winning dozens of awards over the course of a 50 year career. Among those, she most notably won the Academy Award for Best Actress for To Each His Own (1946) and The Heiress (1949), more than a decade after she got her start as an 18 year old in Hollywood. ...

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American Legends: The Life of Rock Hudson by Charles River Editors (140 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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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