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Shades of the Wilderness is the seventh installment in Joseph A. Altshelers gripping Civil War Series. Continuing the journey of Harry Kenton and his comrades in the Southern army, this tale unfolds from the harrowing retreat after Gettysburg to the heart of Richmond. Experience the chaos of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania battles, culminating in Robert E. Lees valiant defense during the siege of Petersburg. Dont miss the other captivating books in the series The Guns of Bull Run, The Guns of Shiloh, The Scouts of Stonewall, The Sword of Antietam, The Star of Gettysburg, The Rock of ...

Dive into a captivating collection of stories that spring from simple yet wryly bleak concepts. In Gaspar Ruiz, a South American general recounts a long tale about a notorious strongman, revealing the origins of his complex domestic life. The Informer pulls you deep into a web of political intrigue, cleverly navigating the murky waters of truth and deception. The Brute poses a chilling question can a ship truly embody malevolence? Meanwhile, An Anarchist introduces us to a troubled soul haunted by a vision of a malevolent society, unable to find peace. The Duel offers a more lighthearted ...

Sword of Antietam weaves an engaging tale within the rich tapestry of Civil War romances, following the journey of young Northern hero Dick Mason and his friends. This captivating story is part of a larger narrative that began with The Guns of Bull Run and continues through The Guns of Shiloh and The Scouts of Stonewall. Join Dick as he navigates the trials of war and friendship amidst the backdrop of one of Americas most pivotal conflicts.

In Rover, we meet the weary and reflective Peyrol, an elderly ex-privateer who, burdened by his past, is compelled by an impulsive mix of scorn and magnanimity to embark on a dangerously audacious scheme. His goal? To deceive Admiral Nelson into lifting his blockade of the French coast during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Set against the haunting backdrop of a politically motivated massacre in Toulon in 1793, this poignant tale explores the deep scars left on a small community and its inhabitants. Written towards the end of Conrads life, and shortly after the Great War—a conflict that ...

In this poignant tale by Joseph Conrad, we delve into the theme of alienation as a young foreign man washes ashore after a shipwreck off the coast of Kent, England. Shunned by most of the townsfolk, he finds solace in the unexpected kindness of Miss Foster—a loving, albeit simple-hearted woman. Join us as we explore the complexities of acceptance and the human spirit in this classic narrative. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Point of Honor tells the gripping tale of two French Hussar officers, DHubert and Feraud. What begins as a minor dispute over honor spirals into a relentless and bitter rivalry that spans fifteen years. Initially, it is Feraud who fiercely defends his honor, relentlessly pursuing DHubert for a duel after their first encounter ends without resolution. However, as the years pass, DHubert finds himself ensnared in this escalating conflict, unable to retreat from the challenge. Inspired by the real-life duels of two Hussar officers named ...

I found myself irresistibly drawn to the alluring yet haunting beauty of Californias desert landscapes. After several brief excursions into its vastness and witnessing its enigmatic charm, I resolved to explore it more intimately. This journey would involve months of camping and travel through its sun-scorched expanses—an adventure that promised to be both uncomfortable and mildly perilous, adding just the right amount of intrigue. This volume is the culmination of over two years spent immersed in the deserts solitude. (From the Preface) - Summary by Steven Seitel

Experience a unique theatrical gem with Beauty Stone, a romantic musical drama that transcends the traditional Pinero play. Set in a medieval village, this captivating tale weaves together elements of the Faust legend, featuring a mysterious magic stone that enhances the beauty of its wearer. As the story unfolds, we meet a colorful cast of characters, from lords to weavers, each entangled in a web of desire and ambition. Please note, while we highlight the engaging narrative, this release does not include Sullivans music. Join us on this enchanting journey! - Summary by ToddHW

Dive into the captivating Arthurian legend of Tristan and Iseult, a timeless tale woven with themes of love, honor, intrigue, betrayal, and jealousy, culminating in a heart-wrenching tragedy. Preceding the story of Lancelot and Guinevere, this romance has profoundly influenced countless artists, from storytellers to painters to composers. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of emotions and narratives that define this medieval classic. (Summary by Joy Chan)

In The Road to Freedom, Nobel prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz dissects America's current economic system and the political ideology that created it, laying bare their twinned failure. Free and unfettered markets have exploited consumers, workers, and the environment alike. These movements now pose a real threat to true economic and political freedom.

The well-known and acclaimed work of Dr. Joseph Lumpkin has been enlarged to include new research on the Books of Enoch, Fallen Angels, the Watchers, and the Nephilim. After presenting extensive historical backgrounds and brilliant translations of The First, Second, and Third Books of Enoch, Lumpkin takes time to piece together a historical narrative of Fallen Angels, the Watcher, and the Nephilim, using his extensive knowledge of ancient texts.

Dr. Joseph Murphy has been acclaimed as a major figure in the human potential movement, the spiritual heir to writers like James Allen, Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, and Norman Vincent Peale and a precursor and inspirer of contemporary motivational writers and speakers like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, and Earl Nightingale. He changed the lives of people all over the world and was one of the best-selling authors in the mid-20th century.

The New York Times bestseller—part of the expanded universe based on the award-winning video game series Halo! 2524. Harvest is a peaceful, prosperous farming colony on the very edge of human-controlled space. But humanity has unknowingly trespassed on holy ground—straying into the path of...

The PMA Effect teaches the methods for achieving your goals. No matter how high you set the bar, it comes down to one vital principle: developing a positive mindset. Change your mindset. Change your life. A positive mental attitude can sustain you through any difficult circumstance. You'll learn to deal with stress more efficiently; develop the skill set and determination to never quit tasks; and push through fear and manifest your thoughts, hopes, and dreams into reality. The PMA Effect is the blueprint to becoming that badass, super-human that lives inside each of us.

Your Friend the Subconscious is Dr. Murphy's live lecture on this subject. Never say, "I can't." Overcome that fear by substituting the following, "I can do all things through the power of my own subconscious mind." You can make Dr. Joseph Murphy part of your life with "Murphy Live", listened to at your own pace and with enjoyment.

Dr. Joseph Murphy has been acclaimed as a major figure in the human potential movement, the spiritual heir to writers like James Allen, Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, and Norman Vincent Peale and a precursor and inspirer of contemporary motivational writers and speakers like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, and Earl Nightingale. He changed the lives of people all over the world and was one of the best-selling authors in the mid-20th century.

Dr. Joseph Murphy has been acclaimed as a major figure in the human potential movement, the spiritual heir to writers like James Allen, Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, and Norman Vincent Peale and a precursor and inspirer of contemporary motivational writers and speakers like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, and Earl Nightingale. He changed the lives of people all over the world and was one of the best-selling authors in the mid-20th century.

Origen (c. 185-c. 253) was the most influential Christian theologian before Augustine, the founder of Biblical study as a serious discipline in the Christian tradition, and a figure with immense influence on the development of Christian spirituality. This volume presents a comprehensive and accessible insight into Origen's life and writings, written and compiled by Joseph W. Trigg, a leading Origen authority. An introduction analyzes the principal influences that formed him as a Christian and as a thinker.

A gritty and gorgeous debut that follows a cast of gay and transgender club kids navigating the Harlem ball scene of the 1980s and ’90s, inspired by the real House of Xtravaganza made famous by the seminal documentary Paris Is Burning It’s 1980 in New York City, and nowhere is the city’s...

A Promise at Sobibór is the story of Fiszel Bialowitz, a teenaged Polish Jew who escaped the Nazi gas chambers. Between April 1942 and October 1943, about 250,000 Jews from European countries and the Soviet Union were sent to the Nazi death camp at Sobibór in occupied Poland. Sobibór was not a transit camp or work camp: Its sole purpose was efficient mass murder. On October 14, 1943, approximately half of the 650 or so prisoners still alive at Sobibór undertook a daring and precisely planned revolt, killing SS officers and fleeing through minefields and machine-gun fire.