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  World War I: The Global Conflict...

  Sachin Naha

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  “Step back in time and experience the dramatic story of World War I, a global conflict that forever changed the course of history. In this audiobook, we journey through the events that led to the war, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Along the way, we’ll uncover the hardships of trench warfare, the deadly new weapons like tanks and poison gas, and the political shifts that followed in the wake of this monumental war. 
  Through powerful battles, shifting alliances, and the rise and fall of empires, you’ll hear the untold stories of soldiers, leaders, and ordinary people whose lives were irrevocably altered. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just someone seeking to understand the roots of modern geopolitics, this is your guide to the conflict that shaped the 20th century. 
  Join us as we dive deep into the world of World War I, a story of courage, tragedy, and a world on the brink of transformation.”

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  Swallowed by the Great Land -...

  Seth Kantner

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  "Seth Kantner illuminates an Alaska most of us will never know." —Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever 
   
   
   
  When Seth Kantner's Ordinary Wolves was published it was a literary revelation of sorts. In a raw, stylized voice it told the story of a white boy growing up with homesteading parents in Arctic Alaska and trying to reconcile his largely subsistence and Native-style upbringing with the expectations and realities tied to his race. It hit numerous bestseller lists, was critically acclaimed, and won a number of awards. 
   
   
   
  Seth's nonfiction second book, the memoir Shopping for Porcupine, was even more compelling for many—the same raw details of a homesteading upbringing, but intensely personal. Now, in Swallowed by the Great Land, he once again brings us into his lyrical wilderness existence. 
   
   
   
  Swallowed by the Great Land features slice-of-life essays that further reveal the duality in the author's own life today, and also in the village and community that he inhabits—a mosaic of all life on the tundra. Unique characters, village life, wilderness and the larger landscape, a warming Arctic, and hunting and other aspects of subsistence living are all explored in varied yet intimate stories.

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  70 Days of Night - 33 Trapped...

  Emma Sepúlveda Pulvirenti

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  "I also remind you that it was us women who held strong when everything was lost to get them out, because we women are fighters. Pass this on to the other 32."
  
  Excerpt from a letter by Marta Salinas, wife of miner Jonni Barrios.
  
  "What happens in the mine, stays in the mine," said one of the 33 miners trapped in the tunnel of the San José mining site in northern Chile. But that wasn´t the case. Writer Emma Sepúlveda traveled to the scene of the accident from the very beginning and stayed for weeks, until the rescue, interviewing the wives of the trapped miners who played a decisive role in bringing them back alive. She also spoke with union leaders, government authorities, local parliamentarians, religious representatives, psychologists, miners, and dozens of temporary inhabitants of Camp Hope who were part of this unique epic.
  
  With countless testimonies and privileged access to letters sent from the depths of the mine, the author reconstructs the hidden side of the story: the causes of the accident, the intimate feelings of those trapped, the frantic search, and the maneuvered rescue. This book brings to light what was left unsaid and debates what was done without thinking. It exposes the media-political manipulation of the operation and reveals the true heroes of the story.

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  Aliens Myths and Mysteries

  Phil G

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  This book is a collection of all the strange and bizarre things humanity has come across or indeed, created. From the Holy Grail to the Loch Ness Monster, from ancient aliens to quantum physics.
  
  So sit back and join us on a journey into the world of mystery.

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  Playboy Laughs - The Comedy...

  Patty Farmer

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  Take a look into the comedic side of the infamous Playboy brand.
  
  Following her success with Playboy Swings, Patty Farmer looks at Playboy's relationship with comedians and cartoonists in her latest book about the iconic company.
  
  
  Explore the sets of the organization's groundbreaking TV shows, like Playboy Penthouse and Playboy After Dark. These popular variety series brought top-tier comedians, impressionists, and monologists—as well as the finest musicians—into people's homes each week. Readers will learn how, before he ever dreamed of how successful the Playboy brand would be, Hugh Hefner harbored aspirations of making his mark in the world as a cartoonist. Playboy Laughs delves into the darker aspects of the time as well, tackling the ways Playboy and its comedy stars helped break down social and racial barriers as well as sexual ones.
  
  
  Known for her devotion to meticulous research and clear, honest storytelling, Farmer has gained the full cooperation of the Playboy organization—and Hugh Hefner himself—making this not only an entertaining read but a trustworthy history of an under-appreciated aspect of American culture.

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  The Secrets of Women Who Never...

  Dr Katja Lindemann MD

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  Resilience comes in many shapes and sizes. The Secrets of Women Who Never Give Up shares the remarkable lives of 27 powerful women in history. Their strategies, goals, and successes can guide you through challenging times. The stories in this book will inspire you: Through these women’s secrets of not giving up—no matter the hardships and trials that they faced—you will find your own courage and determination. 
  Part biography of amazing women and part handbook for how to face adversity, this book offers a roadmap for readers to find their inner strength and confidence, and become the best version of themselves. It will lead you on a fascinating journey across the globe and beyond: from 1920s Tibet to a solo mission to Mars, from an infamous bus ride in Alabama in 1955 to the male-dominated fields of scientific research and medicine. 
  The Secrets of Women Who Never Give Up will be your guide through the worlds and lives of some of history’s most highly effective women, empowering you with 11 strategies to build resilience in the modern world. 
  Inside, you’ll learn how to:Have faith and believe in yourselfUnderstand the importance and impact of personal values in achieving successFollow your heart and passionsVisualize and manifest successTackle setbacks with strength and courageFind and acknowledge support systems 
  Don’t let challenges hold you back! With inspiring stories and actionable advice, this book will shift your mindset towards hope, empowerment, and resilience

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