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  The Forgotten Warrior - From the...

  David G. Stone

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What if the most important warrior in Japanese history was never supposed to be there? 
  Torn from his homeland on the shores of Mozambique, Zuberi thought his story was over. Enslaved by Portuguese raiders, forced into military service, shipwrecked on foreign shores—every twist of fate seemed designed to destroy him. 
  But destiny had other plans. 
  In feudal Japan, where honor is everything and outsiders are nothing, one man's courage will defy tradition, challenge an empire, and forge an alliance that history forgot to remember. 
  From the blood-soaked beaches of East Africa to the cherry blossom gardens of Kyoto, The Forgotten Warrior reveals the extraordinary true-to-life tale of how a Mozambican slave became a samurai legend—and how his choices shaped the course of two nations forever. 
  Some warriors are born to greatness. Others have greatness thrust upon them. 
  But the greatest warriors are forged in the fires of the impossible. 
  "A masterpiece of historical fiction that brings forgotten voices to vivid life."

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  Civil War Presidents The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country’s most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the “Westerner” who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union through the Civil War but didn’t live to witness his crowning achievement, becoming the first president assassinated when he was shot at Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.  
  In the generation after the Civil War, Lincoln became an American deity and one of the most written about men in history. With such a sterling reputation, even historians hesitate to write a critical word; in Team of Rivals Doris Kearns Goodwin casts Lincoln as an almost superhuman puppet master in control of his Cabinet’s political machinations and the war’s direction, juggling the balancing act flawlessly. As a result, Lincoln the man is far less known than Lincoln the myth.  
  Jefferson Davis holds a unique place in American history, as the man best remembered for being the president of the Confederacy during the Civil War. While other famous Confederates like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson are still celebrated across the reunited country, Davis continues to be the object of scorn, derided over his attempt to flee after the Civil War and criticized as ineffective by historians. Among the Confederates still lauded by today’s Southerners, Davis is well down the list. History has accorded Abraham Lincoln a spot in the pantheon of American politics for the manner in which he steered the Union to victory and into the Reconstruction period after the war. In turn, Davis has been heavily criticized.

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  Be Bold - How a Marine Hero...

  Tom Sileo

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  Major Megan McClung is the first female United States Naval Academy graduate to be killed in action since the school’s 1845 founding and the highest-ranking female U.S. Marine Corps officer to die during the Iraq war. Be Bold is Megan’s  
  inspirational story of defying steep odds, making the ultimate sacrifice and paving the way for a new era of women at war.

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  Noachic & Flood Traditions:...

  Various Ancient Writers

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  What if the Genesis flood saga was only a fragment of a grander cosmic battle—where rebellious angels, giant offspring, and divine wrath shaped human destiny? 
  In this modern presentation, probe the expanded flood narratives found in 1 Enoch’s Book of the Watchers, Jubilees, 2 Enoch, and the Book of Giants. See how Qumran’s Genesis Apocryphon adds depth, painting a world under siege by heavenly watchers whose fateful sin triggers global cataclysm. 
  Included Texts:1 Enoch & Book of Giants – Angelic descent, forbidden knowledge, and giant hybrid beings.2 Enoch & 3 Enoch – Enoch’s further visions of heavenly realms and cosmic order.Jubilees & Genesis Apocryphon – Detailed genealogies, moral codes, and retold flood accounts.Testament of Amram – Glimpses of watchers and their realm. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:A Deeper Flood Narrative – Spiritual forces, advanced learning, and the moral impetus behind the deluge.Giant Offspring & Cosmic Judgment – Explore the link between angelic rebellion and global catastrophe.Revered & Controversial – Why these stories fascinated early Jews and Christians but remained outside mainstream canon.Foundations for Later Myth & Doctrine – Trace how watchers influenced demonology, eschatology, and even modern “ancient aliens” debates. 
  Dive into the cosmic drama behind Noah’s ark. Witness the watchers’ downfall, the giants’ demise, and a flood that cleanses creation’s corruption.

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  Leacock's Point - A Collection...

  Stephen Butler Leacock

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  Leacock’s Point: A Treasury of Wit and Satire 
  Step into the whimsical and wonderfully absurd world of Stephen Leacock, Canada’s beloved humorist. This carefully curated collection brings together twelve of his most delightful short stories from Frenzied Fiction (1918), Literary Lapses (1910), Nonsense Novels (1911), and Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy (1915). Whether skewering the pretentiousness of academia, playfully mocking social conventions, or embracing the sheer joy of nonsense, Leacock’s tales remain as fresh and comical today as when they first captivated readers over a century ago. 
  With his trademark blend of dry wit, exaggerated scenarios, and keen observational humor, Leacock takes us on a journey through the absurdities of life. From clueless professors to bumbling businessmen. Often himself on bizarre adventures, each story is a masterclass in comedic storytelling. 
  This collection is perfect for lovers of classic humor and literary satire; it showcases the genius of Stephen Leacock at his best. Whether you're revisiting his work or encountering it for the first time, prepare for a dose of humor that stands the test of time.

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  Summary: Endgame - Inside the...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, and it does not accompany the official 
  'Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival' by Omid Scobie examines the challenges facing the British monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Scobie, a seasoned royal reporter, uses his extensive experience and access to insider sources, including Palace staff, royal acquaintances, and the royals themselves, to provide a detailed account of the institution's struggles. The book highlights the monarchy's issues with outdated views on race, class, and finance, set against the backdrop of a world that is rapidly evolving. Scobie's analysis questions whether the monarchy can adapt and make necessary changes to remain relevant and survive in the modern era, presenting a critical look at an institution facing a pivotal moment in its history.

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