Kaleidoscope by Graham Wilson (11 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

A place of endless bright colours which fuse in my mind into a kaleidoscope. A remembered story of my family's life in a distant world, on aboriginal land in Australia's Northern Territory, a place like remote Canada or Alaska, where few others go. It is the landscape of Crocodile Dundee, myriad hues of billabongs, open grass plains, sunlit hills and purple storms, peopled by its many coloured children. In a changing world a missionary family and aboriginal community became part of modern Australia over 50 years. What is it about the Northern Territory that fascinates? If I mention its name in conversation and people stop to listen. Why, for nearly 200 years, has it drawn people to come, stay longer than they imagined and often, never leave? This our family's story, growing amongst the people, animals and places and colours of this this strange land, within an aboriginal community going through huge changes; citizenship, alcohol, uranium mining, land rights, outstation ...

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Jefferson Davis: A Life from Beginning to End (American Civil War) by Hourly History (265 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of Jefferson Davis... Free BONUS Inside! Jefferson Davis -- was he a rebel for a bad cause, or just a greatly misunderstood man? Davis was certainly lambasted as the ultimate evil during the American Civil War since he was the leading statesman of the Southern Confederacy. But what do we really know about Jefferson Davis? What motivated him and what made him tick? What inspired him to lead a cause that very nearly ripped the United States asunder? Davis was a statesman and politician for sure, but he was also a soldier, a husband, and a father. In this book, we will explore the full character of Jefferson Davis from beginning to end. Discover a plethora of topics such as • The Eggnog Riot: A Rebel is Born • The Black Hawk War • Under Arrest • Trial and Tragedy • Fighting in the Mexican-American War • The Rise and Fall of the Confederacy • And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on Jefferson ...

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Greek Mythology: Doublepack - Greek Mythology & Greek Gods (Ancient Greece History Books) by Patrick Auerbach (33 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

2 Manuscripts Book 1: Greek Mythology - The Ancient Myths and Legends of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. The Greeks were polytheistic in their religious beliefs. Polytheistic means they believed in and worshiped many different gods. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to shed light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself. In Greek Mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Their religion/mythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. There was no sacred book or code of conduct to live by. The most powerful Greek gods were known as ...

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Audrey Hepburn: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors) by Hourly History (500 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of Audrey Hepburn... Free BONUS Inside! Very few lives can be described as fit for a Hollywood film. Audrey Hepburn's life, however, is undoubtedly one of those few. After a difficult childhood that saw her parents divorce and her young existence shattered by the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, Audrey Hepburn's career as an actress knew no bounds. Audiences flocked to see her, and actors yearned to star alongside her. Dressed often exclusively by Givenchy, Audrey was the epitome of chic and elegance. After divorcing two husbands, Audrey ended up with the love of her life, and when she gave up acting, she became a UNICEF ambassador and created awareness of childhood illness and hunger throughout the world. Audrey Hepburn was the type of woman who made her own dreams come true. Discover a plethora of topics such as • Born into War • Debuting in Broadway and Hollywood • Rise to Super Stardom • Losing Her Child • Breakfast at Tiffany's • ...

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Egyptian Mythology: Egyptian Gods & Ancient Egypt (Ancient Egypt History Books) by Patrick Auerbach (23 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

2 Manuscripts Book 1: Egyptian Gods - The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt Worshiped for over three-fifths of recorded history, ancient Egypt's Gods and Goddesses are among the most fascinating of human civilization. The lives of pharaohs and commoners alike were dominated by the need to honor, worship, and pacify the huge pantheon of deities. From lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines, countless tributes throughout Egypt reflect the richness and complexity of their mythology. This book examines the Egyptian gods and goddesses - from minor household figures such as Bes and Taweret to the all-powerful deities Amun and Rethat made Egypt the most completely theocratic society of the ancient world, and made Egyptians, according to Herodotus, "more religious than any other people." Ancient Egypt has held humanity in its thrall for over 5000 years. The image of the Great Pyramids of the Valley of the Kings rising ghostlike from the ...

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Ireland: The True and Surprising Stories of Irish History (History Books) by Patrick Auerbach (98 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Ireland has a very rich and intense history, and the more that you know about it, the more you are going to fall in love with the emerald isle. The purpose of this book is to give you some knowledge that you may not have regarding Ireland and its history. You may, of course, know of some of the events that happened in Ireland, but you may not know all of the history that is behind those events. Not only that, but you may have some misinformation about the history of Ireland and here is where it is going to be straightened out! So, I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it! Scroll up to the top of the page and click the buy button to learn more about the emerald isle

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Greek Mythology: The Ancient Myths and Legends of Greek Mythology (Ancient Greece History Books) by Patrick Auerbach (54 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Greek Mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. The Greeks were polytheistic in their religious beliefs. Polytheistic means they believed in and worshiped many different gods. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to shed light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself. In Greek Mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Their religion/mythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. There was no sacred book or code of conduct to live by. The most powerful Greek gods were known as the Olympians. The Greeks believed the Olympians lived on the highest mountain in Greece, ...

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Prohibition in the United States: A History From Beginning to End by Hourly History (429 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Prohibition in the United States * * *Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. For thirteen years, from 1920 to 1933, the transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages were prohibited in America. This "Noble Experiment" was undertaken because its supporters believed that alcohol was the single major cause of both crime and poverty. They believed that prohibiting alcohol would lead to the end of poverty and slum housing in the United States and that prisons and jails would no longer be needed. However, the precise opposite proved to be true. Prohibition led directly to rising crime rates, widespread illegal behavior amongst ordinary Americans, and a loss of respect for laws, law enforcement, and for the apparatus of government. How could something based on such good intentions go so disastrously wrong? Inside you will read about... Alcohol in Colonial America Prohibition ...

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D-Day (World War 1 & World War 2 History Books) by Patrick Auerbach (65 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

General Dwight D. Eisenhower said: "You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and ...

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Glorious Revolution: A History from Beginning to End by Hourly History (209 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable history of the Glorious Revolution... Free BONUS Inside! On August 28, 2019, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to prorogue Parliament. She approved the request. The elaborate ritual of the queen granting the prime minister permission to do what he intended to do anyway demonstrates how the legacy of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 made the British Parliament, not the monarch, the ultimate source of power in government. But it was not always so. Under the Stuart kings, battles between Parliament and the throne were far from unusual, with no ceremonial rituals to preserve popular fictions regarding who was in power. King Charles I believed ardently in the divine right of kings and went to his execution firmly convinced that he was God's anointed. His second son, James II, believed the same. However, James II was a Catholic, and his succession to the English throne following the death of his brother Charles II set in motion a ...

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Under a Lion Sun: Days of Joy and Sorrow in Old Calabria by Michael Caputo (15 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Join the author on a journey back through time to his beloved town in Calabria, in Southern Italy. Accompany him through a mental journey to the fifties and the sixties, as he was growing up in an area that could be both blissful and agonizing. In this book you will meet very loving people whose whole existence was self-sacrifice, and others who had no conscience and did the unthinkable without a hint of guilt. The author will also dissect and expose beliefs, customs and traits which both ennoble and limit the very energetic and intelligent Calabrian people. This work is especially of interest to people whose roots are in Calabria. Anyone whose interest is anthropology will find this work very enlightening as well. Author of, THE COIN FROM CALABRIA: DISCOVERING THE HISTORICAL ROOTS IF MY CALABRIAN PEOPLE and CALABRIA SEEN THROUGH FOREIGN EYES. "... the book's overall feeling and content... is filled with love, intelligence and lots of mainly positive memories." (Italophile Book ...

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Table of Nations: Japheth, Noah's First Son by Benjamin Ritzer (Kosher Otaku Publishing) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

First Volume on the Table of Nations for Japheth Within the pages you will find complete discussions of: Japheth, Gomer, Ashkenazi, Riphath, Togarmah, Magog, Madai, Javan, Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Dodanim, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras Identification for each individual with ethnic/national people groups as their associated descendants Greek mythology and it's relation to the Bible Indo-European peoples common ancestry and shared origin Overview of the Flood and it's contextual framework for the Table of Nations Full Chart Identifying each child with academic and historical groups, with alternatives This book serves as a complete scholarly overview for the descendants of Japheth, otherwise known as Yafez, from the Torah, or Old Testament. Each son of Japheth will be explained in laborious detail, with a complete discussion of identifications for each figure. The material cross references interdisciplinary theories from Rabbinic literature, archeological research, genetic data, ...

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Happy Valley: The story of the English in Kenya by Nicholas Best (Lume Books) (951 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Happy Valley is the definitive story of the English in Kenya, written by a respected writer who grew up there. Covering the history of the British in Kenya, from the arrival of explorer Joseph Thomson, whose exploits inspired King Solomon's Mines, taking in the decadent Happy Valley set of the 1930s, the murder of Lord Erroll and the Mau Mau revolt of the 1950s, Happy Valley is a must-read for anyone interested in Kenyan or British colonial history. Praise for Happy Valley: 'Nicholas Best tells an immensely entertaining tale' - Max Hastings, Evening Standard 'Anyone with experience of Kenya, past or present, resident or tourist, will enjoy reading Happy Valley' - Country Life Nicholas Best was born in London in 1948. He was educated at Pembroke House, Kenya, the King's School, Canterbury, and Trinity College, Dublin, where he was treasurer of the union and editor of the university magazine. He served on a short-service commission in the Grenadier Guards and worked as a ...

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Ancient Greece: Greek Gods, Spartans, Greek Mythology and The Trojan Horse (Ancient Greece History Books) by Patrick Auerbach (24 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

About 2,500 years ago, Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians. The Greeks called themselves 'Hellenes' and their land was 'Hellas'. The name 'Greeks' was given to the people of Greece later by the Romans. They lived in mainland Greece and the Greek islands, but also in colonies scattered around the Mediterranean Sea. There were Greeks in Italy, Sicily, Turkey, North Africa, and as far west as France. They sailed the sea to trade and find new lands. The Greeks took their ideas with them and they started a way of life that's similar to the one we have today. There was never one country called 'ancient Greece'. Instead, Greece was divided up into small 'city-states', like Athens, Sparta, Corinth and Olympia. Greek Gods The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life ...

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CIA: Revealed Secrets: Volume 3 by Eric Young (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

CIA Secret Missions told by their own agents.

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Our Story: From Sweden to America by Philip Wik (A Blue Kitten Book) (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Our Story has the history of my family going back to before the time of Columbus. It describes the immigration of my family from Sweden to the Midwestern United States. At 240,000 words, this is my largest book. Against a backdrop of world wars and depression and motivated by faith and adventure, Our Story portrays a unique life journey. But it's also a narrative that is common to vast numbers of people who came from Europe in the late 19th century and started new lives in the United States. As you read this book, you may find that Our Story is also your story. CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: OUR SWEDISH ROOTS CHAPTER TWO: WHY SHOULD WE EXPLORE OUR HISTORY? CHAPTER THREE: 1869 - 1945 CHAPTER FOUR: OUR STORY GOES ON CHAPTER FIVE: VOICES CHAPTER SIX: TABLES CHAPTER SEVEN: POSTSCRIPT CHAPTER EIGHT: DESCENDANTS

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1982 Lebanon War: A History from Beginning to End (Palestine Israeli Conflict) by Hourly History (1 Review)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable history of the 1982 Lebanon War... Free BONUS Inside! The politics and recent history of the Middle East can seem baffling to outsiders. Nowhere was that more evident than during the Lebanon War that raged in 1982. Even contemporary reporting often made fundamental mistakes, and there was little general understanding of what was happening and why. This conflict involved a bewildering number of groups and influences from different parts of the world. The precipitating event was the attempted assassination of the Israeli ambassador in London, carried out by members of a Palestinian terrorist group. In response, Israel's armed forces, the IDF, launched an invasion of Lebanon in which the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) had established its own army. The IDF also found themselves fighting against the armed forces of Syria. Some Lebanese served in the forces directed by Syria, some fought with Palestinian groups, while others aligned themselves with ...

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A Jewish State by Theodor Herzl (DigiCat) (245 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

In 'A Jewish State' by Theodor Herzl, the author presents a groundbreaking vision for the establishment of a Jewish homeland. Written in the form of a political pamphlet, the book explores the reasons for the necessity of a Jewish state and lays out a plan for its creation. Herzl's writing style is direct and persuasive, drawing on historical and political arguments to make his case. The book is a seminal work in the Zionist movement, sparking a new wave of advocacy for a Jewish homeland in what was then Palestine. Herzl's vision has had a lasting impact on Jewish politics and identity, shaping the course of history in the 20th century. As a pioneering text in the field of modern Zionism, 'A Jewish State' remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people and the creation of the state of Israel.

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Jerry Lee Lewis: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Musicians) by Hourly History (198 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Discover the remarkable life of Jerry Lee Lewis... Free BONUS Inside! With his fiery piano-playing style and powerful stage presence, Jerry Lee Lewis enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame. Although his time as a relevant artist was comparably brief, that short time in the sun was nothing short of revolutionary. While his run lasted, Lewis played a pivotal role in forging what would become classic rock and roll and rockabilly. Lewis burst onto the music scene with his 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," which was quickly followed by the iconic "Great Balls of Fire." Both songs exude an undeniable drive and raw energy that fueled a musical revolution. It was the fleeting yet spectacular success of Lewis and his fellow 1950s musical pioneers that paved the way for even greater musical achievements in the future. In this book, we delve into the life and legacy of "The Killer," Jerry Lee Lewis, in all its glory. Discover a plethora of topics such as • Early Life in Louisiana • ...

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Gunsmoke and Danger: A Historical Western Adventure Novel by Ethan Westfield (355 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Benjamin Bamford, once a respected marshal in Boston, is now a stranger in a dangerous and unforgiving world. He and his wife embark on a journey to California in search of a new beginning, but fate has other plans. When they stumble upon a wagon with four dead bodies, their lives take a sharp turn toward a dark and perilous path... To save himself and his wife from a sinister plot, he must use his wits... Marla Bamford loves her husband more than her own life. While her husband is searching for a maniacal killer, she is taken in by a seemingly friendly couple. She's fast wearing out her welcome though, and any minute she could be betrayed and turned over to a riotous mob... Has her luck finally run out? Through the trials and tribulations of this harrowing journey, the couple discovers the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Will they be able to escape the clutches of the evil that surrounds them and find the justice they seek? Find out in this heart-pounding Western ...

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Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Southwest Chief Los Angeles, California, to Chicago, Illinois (Railroad Adventures: Amtrak & Historic and ... by Julie McDonald (24 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

I love riding Amtrak! I don't care where any of my four kids move, as long as I can get there by train! I find rail travel to be as enjoyable as my final destination. This short eBook is designed to help you to have a good experience as well. The book is divided into three sections. The first section talks about the Southwest Chief, and all you will see and experience on this route. I also include humorous stories from my adventures on the Chief. The second section talks about the various cars on a passenger train; Sleeping Cars, Dining Car, Lounge Car and the Coaches. It is good to know about the Amtrak staff, from coach attendants to the conductor. The third section has questions and answers that people frequently ask. There are lots of helpful tips, money saving advice and information that will enhance your trip. Ride the train, it's fun!

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Forgotten Woman of the Nineteenth Century THE ESSAY Final Romance for Margaret Fuller THE STAGE PLAY by Mark Wildermann (22 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Beyond the book, ahead of her time, Margaret Fuller, the most famous woman of the nineteenth century, seeks a stage to give courage and solace to us here and now. "A moment of action in one's self is worth an age of apprehension through others; not that our deeds are better, but that they produce a renewal of our being," declared Margaret Fuller, who, at the age of forty, drowned with her soldier husband and two-year-old son in a shipwreck off Fire Island, New York attempting to return to America after reporting from Rome during one of history's greatest military battles, the defense of the Roman Republic. The first woman foreign correspondent to report under combat conditions, the first American to write a book about equal rights for women, the first woman literary editor of a major American newspaper, Margaret Fuller put America on the world's cultural map with her articles and reviews.

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Katharine Hepburn: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors) by Hourly History (339 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Discover the remarkable life of Katharine Hepburn... Free BONUS Inside! One of the foremost screen sirens of her era, Katharine Hepburn, was universally known for her grace, wit, and charm. She rose to the top of celebrity status in the great Golden Age of Hollywood, and she was able to maintain her sense of stardom all the way to her twilight years. During her many years in the limelight, Hepburn was dogged by wild gossip and rumors due to her eccentricities and often solitary lifestyle. Her long-lived affair with heartthrob Spencer Tracy was also quite often the talk of the town. This book cuts through all the noise and gets down to the core of Katharine Hepburn as we examine how she lived and loved. Here, you will find the life and legend of Katharine Hepburn in full. Discover a plethora of topics such as • The Suicide of Her Brother • Struggling to Perform • Love and Marriage • Broadway Success • Box Office Flops • Later Life and Death • And much more! So ...

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Memoirs Of The Senator's Wife by S. M. Ford (146 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A handsome politician, a protective Secret Service agent, and the woman caught between them. Estella, the poor girl in college, never thought she'd wind up married to a prominent Senator. With her abusive husband having affairs with celebrities, she knows their marriage is not lasting. Heartbroken, she turns to the man tasked with keeping her safe. But can she really abandon her responsibilities or the power, in the glamorous world of politics, as a Senator's wife? Award winning, international best selling saga of a dark romance involving a handsome politician, a forbidden love affair between the politician's wife with a sensuous Secret Service agent, and the magic that influenced history. Set during the '50s to the present-day; their romance spans decades of the most turbulent times in America. Xavier Cyrus meets and marries the impoverished Estella in college during a tumultuous courtship. Being a member of a wealthy prominent political family, Xavier runs for Congress and ...

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Tallulah Bankhead: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors) by Hourly History (275 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Discover the remarkable life of Tallulah Bankhead... Free BONUS Inside! Tallulah Bankhead was known just as much for her off-stage presence as she was for her on-stage performances. Fearless from birth, Tallulah charted her own course in life. She trudged off to New York to make it big in theater when she was still a teen. She then saw opportunity calling on the other side of the Atlantic and didn't hesitate to hop on a steamship and head to England, chasing her dreams until they became a certain reality. Tallulah Bankhead was a legendary stage performer, a strong voice in both radio and television, and an occasional blockbuster at the movie house. But more than any accolades from theater or film critics, Tallulah is celebrated for her personality and no-holds-barred approach to life. She was someone who refused to conform to anyone's standards, determined to live life to its fullest and on her own terms. The life and legacy of Tallulah Bankhead is an impressive one by ...

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Bing Crosby: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Musicians) by Hourly History (335 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Discover the remarkable life of Bing Crosby... Free BONUS Inside! Bing Crosby was a real legend. Celebrated across the country and beyond, he was essentially America's first superstar. With catchy tunes, a catchy name, and a laid-back, charming personality that everyone just seemed to love, Crosby was a star both on and off stage. Bing Crosby arrived in California as a young man with nothing and rapidly progressed to superstardom. Such words may seem like an exaggeration, but they're really not. During the course of his prolific career, he starred in more than 70 films and recorded some 1,600 songs. Soldiers coming back from World War II would later attest to the fact that Bing Crosby could be heard at posts as far away as India; his music sucked in just about anyone who heard it. This book takes an in-depth look at the life behind all of that great music. Discover a plethora of topics such as • Early Life • Climb to the Top • The Pinnacle of Success • Losing His ...

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Skull and Bones: The History and Mystery of Yale University’s Notorious Secret Society by Charles River Editors Price verified 5 minutes ago

Conspiracy theories, and particularly the belief that elements of the world are secretly controlled by individuals or groups, have been around for as long as people have lived in groups. Perhaps that's inevitable - after all, those who are excluded from power are very likely to be inclined to see their position not as an outcome of their own choices or situation but because of the secret machinations of shadowy groups. This type of conspiracy theory isn't new. As far back as the final years of the Roman Republic, some Romans became convinced that powerful people were secretly conspiring to subvert the power of Rome's elected assemblies and planning to take control. It can be argued that this is the earliest documented conspiracy theory, but in that case, it was actually true. From the Catiline Conspiracy to the First Triumvirate, it is now clear that men like Julius Caesar, Pompey, Marcus, Crassus, and Catiline were in fact attempting to subvert the Republican system, and their ...

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The Roman Civil Wars of the 3rd and 4th Centuries: The History of the Conflicts that Led to a Split of the Roman Empire by Charles River Editors (9 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The 50 years following the assassination of Severus Alexander on March 19, 235 CE has been generally regarded by academics as one of the lowest points in the history of the Roman Empire. This stands in stark contrast to the previous 150 years, which included the reigns of the Five Good Emperors and has been universally praised as one of the high points of the empire. Severus Alexander was the last of the Severan emperors, and the subsequent years of crisis (235-285 CE) were characterized by a series of short reigns, usually ending in the violent death of the reigning emperor. At the same time, this period of time also saw the empire beset by threatening forces on all sides. The Romans faced a newly resurgent Persia in the east, as well as significant forces from German tribes on the Rhine and Goths along the Danube. The various conflicts would result in the unprecedented death of a sitting emperor in battle, which took place in 251 with Emperor Decius, and Emperor Valerian was ...

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Virginia Woolf: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of British Authors) by Hourly History (183 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Discover the remarkable life of Virginia Woolf... Free BONUS Inside! Virginia Woolf ranks among the most influential writers of the twentieth century. Embracing the Post-Impressionist times in which she lived, her novels reflect the artistic shift from romanticism to abstract. Plot mattered very little to Woolf. Her writing was a stream of consciousness outside of time and place. Her novels, including her best-known work, Mrs. Dalloway, invariably dwell on gender roles and the concept of reality. Woolf suffered from mental illness throughout her life. Her inner torment formed the basis of much of her writing. Virginia made multiple suicide attempts and was institutionalized several times throughout her life as she feared a loss of control due to her increasing depression and manic episodes. Her husband, Leonard Woolf, with whom she had mainly a platonic relationship, remained supportive of her until her death. On March 28, 1941, Virginia Woolf walked into the River Ouse ...

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Princess, Countess, Socialite, Spy: True Stories of High-Society Ladies Turned WWII Spies (Brave Women Who Changed the Course of WWII) by Elise Baker (Intrepidas Publishing) (114 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Second World War changed the course of modern history. It is filled with incredible stories of daring risks and exceptional struggles, but in the popular imagination, these stories are more often than not the stories of men. There is, however, a hidden treasure trove of untold stories of heroic women who have risked their lives in the monumental battle against fascism. We've heard of women who became nurses treating soldiers with battlefield injuries, partisans who fought occupying armies, and skilled laborers who worked in wartime industries. But in the shadows, as part of a secret war against the Nazis, women served as intelligence agents who risked their lives to collect and relay information vital to the war effort. Danger lurked at every turn -- a danger that some were not able to evade forever. These courageous women spies worked in secret, but their stories, which are finally coming to light today, offer a significant and unique perspective on the history of World War ...

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Shaland’s Lisbon: An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites In and Around Lisbon (Shaland's Portugal) by Irene Shaland (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

In 1497, twenty thousand Jews came to Lisbon from every corner of Portugal. King Manuel I promised that ships would be waiting in the harbor to take those who did not wish to abandon Judaism out of the country. But there were no ships in the Port of Lisbon! Instead, the Jews were harassed by the priests and their henchmen and forcibly converted to Christianity. And so, Judaism was dead in Portugal, or was it? Drawing on extensive academic research and personal experiences during an extended stay in Portugal, Irene Shaland paints a vivid picture of the Sephardic Jewish experience in Iberia from Antiquity through modern times. This captivating narrative, with full-color photographs, will keep you turning pages. And if you decide to follow in Irene Shaland's footsteps and explore Lisbon on your own, this book will help you plan your trip and find the sites related to Jewish history. In "Shaland's Lisbon" you will learn about: ? Sephardic History from Biblical Times to the Edict of ...

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