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  Washington's Lieutenants - Major...

  Douglas M. Branson

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  As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington developed the strategy that won the Revolutionary War, but while Washington directed some battles, his strategy for the most part was carried out by his subordinates. In the spirit of the best military history and biography, Washington's Lieutenants tells the story of the generals who served under Washington from 1775 to 1781. 
   
   
   
  Based on extensive research, the book finds the brigadier generals a laudable group of commanders. A quarter of all brigadiers died in the service of the new nation. 
   
   
   
  Only three served for the war's duration, including the great Nathanael Greene and Henry Knox. Ten resigned. Benedict Arnold turned coat. At least three were involved in the so-called Conway Cabal of 1777–78 to oust General Washington. The controversial Horatio Gates, self-proclaimed victor of Saratoga, was accused of cowardice at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina. 
   
   
   
  At once entertaining information about some of the Revolutionary War's most colorful military commanders and an insightful analysis of how the young nation fought for its independence, Washington's Lieutenants will be essential during the wars 250th anniversary and beyond.

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  Seven Nights Till Dawn - Triumph...

  Tooran Popal

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Tooran Popal will never forget the night his family was forced to move out of their house to embark on a painful journey for freedom, safety, and harmony. Witnessing the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and their brutality, Tooran Popal and his family members expedited to Pakistan through a rocky mountain track for seven days and seven nights. Even after all these years, he keeps revisiting those times when he had to leave his home behind to start a new life. He discusses the atrocities of spending the nights in the chilly region of the Himalayas. Hungry, hopeless, miserable, and a cold experience - the story of a courageous family escaping the brutalities of the Russian army in their hometown to finally migrating to the land of their dreams. Tooran Popal, in this inspiring books, shares the struggles which him and his family had to suffer to build a life of prosperity.

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  10 Things I Think I Know For...

  John Lehman

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  "10 Things I Think I Know For Sure About...Getting Your Writing Published" is presented by John Lehman, founder of Rosebud magazine. 
   
  John suggests writers stop thinking in terms of books, articles, poems and stories, and instead start thinking in terms of what benefits readers will receive from reading and buying them. 
  Literary agent Georgia Hughes, formerly an editor from Harper San Francisco, has complemented that this program is, "entertaining, inspiring and extremely helpful for writers of all levels of ability." 
  ©2009 John Lehman; (P)2009 John Lehman

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  The complete works of Aristotle

  Aristotle

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  Explore the Foundations of Human Knowledge.
  
  Aristotle, known for centuries as "The Philosopher," was perhaps the most expansive mind of the ancient world. His writings didn't just discuss philosophy—they invented the very categories of thought we use today. This comprehensive collection brings together his vast body of work, offering a panoramic view of a mind that sought to categorize and understand every aspect of the universe.
  
  This collection covers the essential pillars of Aristotelian thought:
  
  The System of Logic: Discover the origins of formal reasoning and the "syllogism," the method of deduction that governed Western science for two thousand years.
  
  The Study of Ethics and Virtue: Explore the famous "Golden Mean" and the pursuit of human flourishing through character and balance.
  
  Political and Social Theory: An in-depth look at the nature of communities, the responsibilities of citizens, and the structure of a just society.
  
  Natural Science and Metaphysics: Inquiries into the physical world, the movement of the stars, and the fundamental nature of existence itself.
  
  The Art of Persuasion and Poetics: The definitive ancient guides on how to speak effectively and how great stories are structured.
  
  Whether you are interested in the laws of nature, the rules of logic, or the best way to live a virtuous life, this volume provides the complete roadmap. This edition is an essential cornerstone for any library of classic literature and a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual heritage of the modern world.
  
  Walk the path of the great thinkers. Buy "The Complete Works of Aristotle" today and own the foundation of Western thought.

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  College Jocks and Frat House...

  Matthew Cooper

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  College. A time to figure out who you really are. Get out of your parents’ house and experience the world on your own. A time to try new things, experiment, and have the time of your life. Sure, there are the books and the classes and all those late nights studying in your dorm room. But the true college experience is about growing, learning, and discovering yourself—and what your body can do. The young men in these stories are eager, willing, horny, and ready for anything. From frat parties, community showers, dorm rooms, come back to the best four years of your life and read stories of hook-ups, new love, sexual awakening, and erotic connections. Who was it for you? The student athlete, the quiet nerd, the partying frat boy? They’re all here in COLLEGE JOCKS AND FRAT HOUSE BROS. And you’re invited to the all-night rager. Meet Josh, who has a parking lot run-in with a hot sexy stranger. Peek in on Issac, the dorm room mate who doesn’t lock the door and doesn’t mind if you watch. Bump into your R.A. just when you need a place to crash. There are frat parties to attend, community showers to cruise, and cramped dorm rooms to hunker down in. Just make sure the door is locked – unless you don’t mind being caught. Matthew Cooper delivers story after story of young love and young lust in a collection of steamy, erotic stories sure to pique your interest and get your juices flowing. So turn the lights down, slide into bed, and start enjoying yourself with COLLEGE JOCK AND FRAT HOUSE BROS. I mean, hey, it’s just bros doing bro things.

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  Peoples and Empires - A Short...

  Anthony Pagden

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  Cambridge professor and renowned historian Anthony Pagden covers a vast subject in a compact package with Peoples and Empires. This wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating work examines the origins and history of the West with terse, efficient prose. With a captivating narration by Robert O'Keefe, listeners will find this work enjoyable and utterly absorbing.

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