The Lives of Rachel (THE BOOKS OF RACHEL) by JOEL GROSS (Sylvan Court Productions) (163 Reviews) Price verified one hour ago
The Lives of Rachel is a prequel to The Books of Rachel. This richly detailed novel of family, of tradition, and of faith, sweeps across a thousand years to chronicle the lives of five women -- each named Rachel and each a rare human spirit. In every generation of this proud and ancient Jewish family there is only one Rachel, the firstborn daughter. But the name is only part of Rachel's legacy. Each bearer of the name adds, in her own way, to the legend of strength and courage that is her birthright. There is Rachel of ...
Genre: History / Length: 519 Pages (715 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024English History: 1000 Interesting Facts About England (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (72 Reviews) Price verified 29 minutes ago
Discover the fascinating story of England through 1000 Interesting Facts! This book takes you on an intriguing journey through time, from the Roman invasion to Brexit. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about England's rich heritage, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone! Inside, you'll explore: • The captivating tales of Roman Britain and the struggles they faced • The epic Anglo-Saxon invasion and the impact on English culture • The fearsome Vikings and their relentless raids on English ...
Genre: History / Length: 138 Pages (56,756 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024The Moneychangers by Upton Sinclair (DigiCat) (283 Reviews) Price verified 58 minutes ago
Upton Sinclair's book 'The Moneychangers' explores the intricate world of finance and capitalism in early 20th century America. Through vivid storytelling and in-depth analysis, Sinclair delves into the moral complexities and systemic flaws of the banking industry. His critical perspective challenges readers to question the power dynamics at play in economic systems. The gripping narrative style keeps readers engaged as they navigate the complex financial maneuvers and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters. 'The Moneychangers' is ...
Genre: History / Length: 231 Pages (590 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024History of Mexico: 1000 Interesting Facts from Ancient Times to the Present (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (54 Reviews) Price verified 58 minutes ago
Discover the captivating history of Mexico through 1000 Interesting Facts! This book takes you on a thrilling journey through time, from ancient civilizations to modern-day Mexico. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about Mexico's rich heritage, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone! Inside, you'll explore: • The remarkable Pre-Columbian era and the advanced civilizations that flourished • The dramatic conquest and colonization of Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors • The intense Chichimeca ...
Genre: History / Length: 106 Pages (18,100 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024European History Stories: 50 True and Fascinating Tales of Major Events and People from Europe’s Past (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (51 Reviews) Price verified 29 minutes ago
?? Embark on a Time-Traveling Adventure into the Heart of Europe's Past! ?? Are you mesmerized by the grand tapestry of Europe's history? Do you seek to unravel the stories and personalities that have shaped a continent? Are you captivated by the interplay of political intrigue, cultural revolutions, and scientific advancements in European history? "European History Stories: 50 True and Fascinating Tales of Major Events and People" is your portal to a past both tumultuous and transformative. ? Inside this captivating volume, ...
Genre: History / Length: 142 Pages (6,869 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024Viking History: 500 Interesting Facts About the Vikings (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (61 Reviews) Price verified 58 minutes ago
Discover Viking history through these five hundred fascinating facts! This book is your gateway to exploring one of the most exciting societies in history. You will uncover stories, myths, and facts about the Vikings. Discover their culture, religion, writing system, voyages, and much more! Dive into details about their battles and tactics and see what everyday life was like in a Viking village. Find out fascinating information from over one thousand years ago that still influences us today. Here is just a taste of what awaits ...
Genre: History / Length: 66 Pages (49,934 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024American Revolution Stories: Forgotten Tales of Bravery, Betrayal, and Triumph during the Revolutionary War (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (59 Reviews) Price verified 29 minutes ago
Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution. Are you a history enthusiast looking to learn more about the Revolutionary War? Are you looking for a history book that contains more than the usual run-of-the-mill facts about a specific historical event? Do you want to learn about forgotten events and characters that marked this historical event? From unusual heroes to lesser-known narratives showcasing courage and determination, this book offers a unique blend of facts that shaped the events of the American ...
Genre: History / Length: 126 Pages (5,672 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024Ancient China: 500 Interesting Facts About Early Chinese History (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (37 Reviews) Price verified one hour ago
Unlock the secrets of ancient China with 500 interesting facts! Do you want to learn more about ancient China? Look no further than 500 Interesting Facts About Ancient China. This book is packed full of exciting facts and historical information that will captivate readers. Here's just a snippet of what you will find inside: • Over two thousand years of Chinese imperial history, featuring famous emperors like Shi Huangdi and famous philosophers like Confucius; • A look at ancient Chinese art, literature, philosophy, music, and ...
Genre: History / Length: 70 Pages (36,843 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024Chinese History: 500 Interesting Facts About China (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (44 Reviews) Price verified 29 minutes ago
Discover the mysteries of Chinese history with 500 fascinating facts! Unlock the secrets of Chinese history with these five hundred interesting facts! Discover the incredible history of China and its people in this comprehensive book. With thirty-three chapters detailing eras from pre-imperial China to the Open Door Policy, readers will learn about pivotal moments in history. Learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled China for centuries. Discover the many struggles and periods of advancement each dynasty went through as they ...
Genre: History / Length: 140 Pages (33,984 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024The Bulge Of Bastogne: The Battered Bastion: America's Darkest Winter (Diaries Of WWII) by Insightful History (1 Review) Price verified 29 minutes ago
In the frozen winter forests of Belgium in 1944, Adolf Hitler unleashed his last, desperate gamble to turn the tide of World War II. Through the Ardennes region, a massive offensive was launched - the Battle of the Bulge - designed to shatter the Allied forces and force a negotiated peace with the battered Nazi regime. At the epicenter of this dramatic turning point in the war was the small Belgian town of Bastogne. When the German Blitzkrieg encircled and besieged its vital crossroads, the outnumbered and battered American units dug ...
Genre: History / Length: 38 Pages (629 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024King Coal: A Novel by Upton Sinclair (DigiCat) (203 Reviews) Price verified 58 minutes ago
Upton Sinclair's 'King Coal' is a groundbreaking work of literature that delves into the struggles of coal miners in the early 20th century, shedding light on the harsh working conditions, labor exploitation, and corporate greed prevalent in the coal industry. Sinclair's vivid descriptions and emotional storytelling style bring to life the hardships faced by the miners, making the reader feel their pain and suffering. The book is a social commentary that exposes the injustices of industrial capitalism and calls for reform and social ...
Genre: History / Length: 424 Pages (1,475 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 12th, 2024Flight From Syria: Refugee Stories by Hugh Eakin (Pulitzer Center) (75 Reviews) Price verified 4 hours ago
Flight from Syria: Refugee Stories features the writing and photography of nine Pulitzer Center grantees- journalists who reported on Syrian refugees between 2012 and 2015. Their travels took them from Syria to Sweden, and from crowded camps to cramped apartments in city suburbs. Each of the journalists- Hugh Eakin, Lauren Gelfond Feldinger, Stephen Franklin, Joanna Kakissis, Alia Malek, Holly Pickett, Alisa Roth, Alice Su, and Selin Thomas- lends a unique perspective. Originally published in Al Jazeera, BBC News, Guernica, In These ...
Genre: History / Length: 176 Pages (33,519 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 11th, 2024Ancient Egypt, Secrets from the Manuscript of Master Kalika-Khenmetaten, circa 1370 B.C. by M.G. Hawking (14 Reviews) Price verified 5 hours ago
This book reveals the profound secret knowledge of the Egyptian Master Kalika-Khenmetaten, who lived and authored her esoteric manuscripts under the patronage of the great Kings of Egypt, Amenhotep III and his successor Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), over three-thousand-three-hundred years ago. Kalika produced this manuscript for important reasons. It is to some extent a manual, a comprehensive guide to reaching higher awareness, written by a supreme master for masters, but not only for masters. Kalika intended that it could be utilized ...
Genre: History / Length: 175 Pages (797 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 11th, 2024Cantina Confidential by Rafaela Castro (6 Reviews) Price verified 8 hours ago
In this historical chronicle by Rafaela G. Castro, one family becomes entangled in the scandals and secrets of a small migrant town. In the 1940s, a young couple, Jose Luis and Blanca, start their married lives in the fictional California village of Suntown in the San Joaquin Valley. However, external forces and a personal mistake lead to a tragic incident. Decades later, Blanca's daughter, Luz, stumbles across a photograph and a mysterious letter to her mother that hints at a closely guarded secret and signed by a person ...
Genre: History / Length: 229 Pages (767 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 11th, 2024Printing and Prophecy: Prognostication and Media Change 1450-1550 (Cultures Of Knowledge In The Early Modern World) by Jonathan Green (University of Michigan Press) (5 Reviews) Price verified 11 hours ago
Printing and Prophecy: Prognostication and Media Change 1450-1550 examines prognostic traditions and late medieval prophetic texts in the first century of printing and their effect on the new medium of print. The many prophetic and prognostic works that followed Europe's earliest known printed book---not the Gutenberg Bible, but the Sibyl's Prophecy, printed by Gutenberg two years earlier and known today only from a single page---over the next century were perennial best sellers for many printers, and they provide the modern observer ...
Genre: History / Length: 280 Pages (3,547 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 11th, 2024The Lost City of Antarctica, Ancient Earth’s First Civilization by M.G. Hawking (27 Reviews) Price verified 34 minutes ago
Explore Evidence of an Ancient Lost City on the Antarctic Continent. For decades the archaeological community labored under the theory that human civilization began only following the last Ice Age. Contemporary discoveries have dramatically undermined that conjecture. Modern research has unearthed hidden cities one after another -- archaeology now reconstructs an unsuspected antiquity of man and paints a canvas of stunningly mysterious dimensions. Previous academic accounts of the origins of civilization have fallen forfeit to ...
Genre: History / Size: 647 KB / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 11th, 2024Forging America: A Journey through the 18th to Early 20th Century: Forging America: Insights into 18th to Early 20th Century Transformations by Anthony Iwuchukwu Price verified 4 hours ago
Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of American history with "Foundations of a Nation: American History in the 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Century." This meticulously crafted volume delves into the intricate tapestry of events, ideas, and influential personalities that shaped the United States during a transformative period. From the crucible of the Revolutionary War, where the flames of independence were kindled, to the dawn of the industrial age that reshaped the nation's landscape, this book provides a sweeping ...
Genre: History / Length: 26 Pages (326 KB) / Lending: Not Enabled / Added: May 11th, 2024