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  Traitor King - The Scandalous...

  Andrew Lownie

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  December 11, 1936. The King of England, Edward VIII, has given up his crown, foregoing his duty for the love of Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. Their courtship has been dogged by controversy and scandal, but with Edward's abdication, they can live happily ever after. 
   
   
   
  But do they? This is a story of a royal shut out by his family and forced into exile; of the Nazi attempts to recruit the duke to their cause; and of why the duke, as Governor of the Bahamas, tried to shut down the investigation into the murder of a close friend. It is a story of a couple obsessed with their status, financially exploiting their position, all the while manipulating the media to portray themselves as victims. 
   
   
   
  The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were, in their day, the most glamorous exiles in the world, flitting from sumptuously appointed mansions in the south of France to luxurious residences in Palm Beach. But they were spoiled, selfish people, obsessed with their image, and reveling in adulterous affairs. Drawing upon previously unexplored archives, Lownie shows in dramatic fashion how their glittering world was riddled with treachery and betrayal—and why the royal family never forgave the duke for choosing love over duty

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  American Military History: A...

  Captivating History

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  Americans generally show great respect for their troops, and rightfully so. But what is the history of the US Armed Forces? How did the American military come about?  
  The answers to these questions might not be quite as straightforward as you might think. The American military industrial complex, as one former president once called it, was not always so streamlined and efficient.  
  It began more or less as a ragtag bunch of colonialists and revolutionaries who struggled with some of the most fundamental concepts of military discipline. Nevertheless, this ragtag group ultimately shook off the yoke of the British Empire and forged an independent nation.  
  In this audiobook, we take a look at America’s military might from its inception to the present day. We explore the beginnings of both pre- and post-revolutionary America, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the world wars, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, the War on Terror, and more. The American military is still considered a force to be reckoned with, and its story is one that continues to be written about.  
  In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:The interesting origin of the US Armed ForcesThe participation of American militias in the Revolutionary WarArmed conflict during the Civil WarAmerica’s participation in the world warsHow America was involved in the Cold War conflictThe War on Terror and how it influenced world politicsHow American’s military advanced throughout the yearsAnd much more! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about American military history today!

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  Poems to Enjoy Book 4 - An...

  editor Verner Bickley

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  Poems to Enjoy Book 4 is read by a husband and wife couple, experienced educationists & readers with a life-long love for literature and performance. In tandem with his professional career in different countries as educationist and cultural diplomat, Dr Verner Bickley, MBE, PhD, MA(London), BA(Hons), DipEd (Cardiff), LRAM, LGSM, FIL, FRSA, has played major theatrical roles, acted in films starring Jackie Chan, Leon Lai and Jet Li, regularly appeared in radio and TV series, done BBC continuity and documentary voice-overs. He has traveled frequently to judge public-speaking competitions and for many years regularly adjudicated verse- and prose-speaking and reading, drama and choral speaking. He is Chairman Emeritus of the English-Speaking Union (HK). Dr Gillian Bickley, PhD (Leeds), M.Litt, BA (Hons), CertEd (Brist), FRSA, has had a career mainly as an academic, with university positions in different countries, teaching Literature in English. She is a published poet and writer, regularly sharing her work with the public, and has considerable experience in adjudicating and examining oral performance. Together, Gillian and Verner are Co-Founders of the annual International Proverse Prizes for unpublished writing submitted in English. The wide-ranging poems to enjoy, chosen by Verner Bickley, are by many different, varied writers, some world-famous. Older students and adults can thoroughly enjoy Poems to Enjoy Book 4, finding long-familiar and also new poems. Younger and older can enjoy sharing these poems together, in ways suggested by their grouping as Poems to Speak, Pictures in Poetry and The Poet as Storyteller. Also useful for school or homeschooling particularly when paired with Ebook or paperback editions of Poems to Enjoy Book 4.

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  The Dog Who Followed the Moon

  James Norbury

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  From the international bestselling author and illustrator of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon and The Cat Who Taught Zen comes a beautifully illustrated adult fable of a lost young puppy, the old wolf who rescues her, and their journey to follow the moon—with meditations on friendship, connection, and sacrifice. 
  Deep in the mountain forests, a young pup named Amaya wanders lost and alone, until an aging wolf rescues her from a terrifying encounter with his vicious pack. To try and reunite Amaya with her parents, the unlikely pair embark on a journey to follow the moon. 
  Eerie woods, forgotten cities, and other obstacles await Amaya and the Wolf on their adventure. As they make their way through the wilderness, the two learn profound lessons about love, sacrifice, and the importance of embracing change. 
  From bestselling author and illustrator James Norbury, The Dog Who Followed the Moon is a moving, poignant reflection on love and loss, grief and growth.

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  The Pacific Empire - Japan's...

  Marcus Draysun

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  Japan’s path to dominance in the Pacific did not begin with a single battle, but with decades of careful planning, industrial growth, and a vision of empire. By the late 1930s, Japan had already established itself as a formidable power, securing control over Manchuria and waging a brutal war against China. The empire's leaders saw their nation as the rightful ruler of East Asia, destined to replace the declining Western colonial powers. When war finally erupted, Japan seized the opportunity to reshape the balance of power. 
  The attack on Pearl Harbor was not just a preemptive strike; it was a masterstroke of military strategy. Unlike in our timeline, where key American aircraft carriers survived, Japan’s forces successfully located and destroyed them in this alternate history. The U.S. Pacific Fleet was left crippled, unable to mount an immediate counteroffensive. With Hawaii effectively neutralized, Japan launched an aggressive wave of invasions, capturing the Philippines, Singapore, and the Dutch East Indies with little resistance. The British and Dutch colonial forces were overwhelmed, and American troops in the Philippines were forced into a swift surrender. 
  With these early victories, Japan secured the vital resources it desperately needed, including oil, rubber, and metals. The industrial centers of Southeast Asia were repurposed to fuel the empire’s war machine, allowing Japan to maintain its aggressive expansion. Australia found itself isolated, its northern defenses exposed. Fearing invasion, the Australian government negotiated a neutrality pact, ensuring that its territory would not be used as a base for counterattacks against Japan.

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  Used by the Olympic Gymnast (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  “You were born to fail. You were born to kneel for those who are more capable.” 
  Volunteering at the Olympics means servicing the athletes in any way they require. These men know what they want, and they expect obedience. 
  But…it’s getting strange. 
  A gymnast placed a “boycollar” around my neck. He made me watch while he pleasured himself. He made me kneel for him on international television. He made me do foul, degenerate things with the gym equipment. 
  This is a side of the Olympics I never knew about. 
  I love volunteering… 
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