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THE LIONS OF AFRICA : THE ILLUSTRATED ADOWA SERIES
by Ben MelThe life and times of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia. One of the greatest African emperors of all time. -
A CONNECTICUT YANKEE GOES TO WASHINGTON
by Will McLean GreeleyOn one level this is a fascinating, and thoroughly researched, glimpse into the workings of US politics in the early twentieth century. On another level it’s an inspiring story of one man’s determination and steadfast commitment to securing legal protections for birds. I am glad to know more about George McLean. --David Sibley, author and illustrator of "The Sibley Guide to Birds" This engaging biography reconstructs the career of Senator George P. McLean, highlighting his spirited campaign t... more -
The Revelations of Madame X
by Maggie BertrandTrue Stories and Historical Events Bridging The Past to Present In 2012, Gabriel and Maggie entered a self-imposed exile, fleeing the United States for France. Their plans to marry in Gabriel’s homeland take an unexpected twist when Gabriel discovers that he was born under the controversial French law Accouchement Sous X (Anonymous Childbirth Under Madame X). In search of his birth origins, Gabriel becomes engulfed in a game of cat-and-mouse with Camille, the woman he had always known unques... more -
Andrew & Ashley's European Tours
by Kyle MatsonThe mission of this book series is to inspire young minds to learn about unique European cultures and the adventure travel delivers in these beautiful destinations. Using visual learning in an age-appropriate guide, kids learn geographical context, how to travel in the region, interesting fun facts in history and the current day, loads of cultural tips in art, music, food, books and movies, theatre, and even sports! It's filled with real-world landmarks and narrated by two happy and en... more -
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by John GonzalezIn SOUTH KOREA: The Price of Efficiency and Success, second edition, authors John Gonzalez and Young Lee combine their backgrounds and professional experiences to look behind the public face of South Korea. Through stories, anecdotes, and hard evidence, they capture Koreans being themselves without the glamour and glitz of K-pop, K-beauty, and K-drama. They examine the conditions, behavioral patterns, and cultural values that helped lift the country from the ashes after the Korean War to the int... more -
Stories My Father Told Me: From Warsaw, Moscow, Algeria, Siberia, Kazakhstan, Dominican Republic
by Dvora TreismanRafał Feliks Buszejkin was not your typical Polish Jew of the 1930s. He was born in Warsaw in 1912 to a bourgeois Jewish family that left Warsaw in 1914 for Moscow to escape the Germans, and then returned to Warsaw in 1917 to escape the Bolsheviks.
Based on a memoir he wrote for his daughter late in his life (his manuscript is now at the YIVO archive), her new book, Stories My Father Told Me, is the refreshing account of an atypical Eastern European Jew of the early 20th centur... more
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French Kiss: How the Americans and French Fell in and Out of Love During the Cold War
by Steve BassettFRENCH KISS is a one-of-a-kind look at the Cold War. It has it all: laughter, bizarre behavior by high-ranking Air Force officers, black market, sex, love and tears, and most of all how mutual acceptance overcomes suspicion and distrust. The story was made possible by more than 250 hours of interviews and access to cherished mementos and photos provided by Americans and French who worked or served at Dèols-Châteauroux Air Station (CHAS) in the Berry region of Central France during the height of ... more -
Without 3 Miracles Darwin's Dead!: Science Proves Atheistic Evolution Is Impossible!
by Charlie LiebertIn "Without 3 Miracles Darwin's Dead!: Science Proves Atheistic Evolution is IMPOSSIBLE" by
Charlie Liebert, readers are taken on a thought-provoking journey that challenges the concept
of Atheistic Evolution through a series of compelling arguments and evidence. The book dives
deep into the core principles of Evolution, dissecting its fundamental flaws by examining the
violation of scientific laws such as the 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics and the Law of
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Two Eagles
by Ricardo SheffieldIn the middle of the Sonoran Desert, two eagles meet face to face. One has flown from the north, the other from the south. After a long journey, they confront each other in a vast territory that unites two great countries that, like the eagles, are not as different as they seem. Two hundred years after the beginning of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, Ricardo Sheffield takes a look at the shared history of both nations. He considers questions such as: • What was life li... more -
YUTKA And the Voyage of the Parita
by Marcia BreeceYutka And the Voyage of the Parita is based on a true story of courage, grief, and love. Rich in historical accuracy and authentic characters, Yutka And the Voyage of the Parita is an impassioned look into seventeen- year-old Yutka Lipka’s harrowing escape to British Mandate Palestine, the grisly fate of her family at the hands of the Nazis, and the triumph of Israeli independence. In 1939, avoiding the growing anti-Semitic violence, and unable to convince her family to emigrate, Yutka joins 8... more -
The History of Silver Lake: As Told Through Its Deeds
by Scott & Kathleen WebbCaptivating narrative history of a small man-made lake in Pennsylvania. The owners and function are traced back to William Penn land grands, including information about the people who owned, created and worked the associated mill. The authors trace its ownership and function through its 150 years as a functioning mill pond, as it transformed to a summer colony for half a century, to the vibrant year round community that exists today. The influence of external events such as technology, war, poli... more -
Earth's Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter
by Lowell E. BaierEarth’s Emergency Room reflects on the differences between the era of the ESA (the 1960s and 70s) and today. Baier explains, “We have lost our national unity, bipartisan spirit, and clarity of purpose. In 1973 Congress made a moral pronouncement on behalf of the American people, that it was important to protect the Earth’s species. Today, we know that to be truer than ever, but we have lost our perspective. Only by recapturing the moral authority of the past, and acting as a united people, can w... more -
Roosevelt to Roosevelt: Presidential Nominating Conventions from 1904 to 1944
by Stan Haynes1904 to 1944. Four decades that were crucial for the United States. Then, unlike today, presidential nominating conventions mattered. Their outcomes altered history. Without the twists, turns, and dealmaking at conventions, there would have been no President Woodrow Wilson, no rejection of a third term for President Theodore Roosevelt, no President Warren Harding, no Vice President Calvin Coolidge, and no Vice President Harry Truman. How did the victors at conventions prevail, and why were the l... more -
Operation ThunderStrike
by Kashan AjmeriEmbark on a heart-pounding adventure through the untamed wilderness with 'Jungle Recon: Operation Thunderstrike.' Join the fearless Captain Jave and Intelligence Agent Jenny as they journey deep into enemy territory on a secret mission that will test their courage, cunning, and camaraderie to the limit. Faced with relentless adversaries, treacherous terrain, and the specter of betrayal, our heroes must rely on their wits and survival instincts to navigate the jungle's deadly labyrinth and emerge... more -
Born To Rise: A Journey From Setbacks To Comebacks and Lessons Learned
by Lorna BlakeBorn to a poor teenage mother in rural Jamaica, Lorna experienced poverty, abandonment, and abuse. She boarded a plane to Canada on her own as a teenager with no guarantee of a visa, eventually gaining citizenship. Lorna defied the odds, overcoming poverty to graduate from university with an honors degree in social work while becoming the mother of two young children. Her passion for learning and helping people transform their lives has led her to work in 5 different countries, where she’s... more -
The Reflecting Man - Volume Five
by D.K.R. BoydThis is the fifth and final volume recounting the antic, ribald journey of our loquacious and unreliable narrator, Kurtis De’ath, from the Maritimes in Canada, whose unusual talents led him into the innermost circles of Hitler’s Third Reich and Churchill’s British government.