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  The Yalta Conference - The...

  Sage Winters

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  The Yalta Conference, held in February 1945, was a pivotal moment in the history of the 20th century, marking the intersection of military triumph and political strategy. As World War II neared its end, the leaders of the three major Allied powers—President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Prime Minister Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom, and Premier Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union—gathered in the Crimean resort town of Yalta to discuss the future of Europe and the post-war world. This summit was not only a negotiation of territory but a critical turning point that set the stage for the global dynamics that would shape the Cold War and the decades that followed. 
  The atmosphere at Yalta was charged with the urgency of closing the chapter on a devastating war while simultaneously navigating the fractured relations between the Allies. The conversations were less about compromise and more about power, as each leader sought to secure the best possible outcome for their respective nations. Roosevelt, with his idealistic vision of a world order based on cooperation and peace, worked to establish the groundwork for the United Nations, believing that international cooperation would prevent future wars. Churchill, wary of Soviet expansion, focused on ensuring the preservation of British influence in Europe and curbing the rise of Soviet power. Stalin, on the other hand, aimed to secure the Soviet Union's strategic interests, particularly in Eastern Europe, and to strengthen the USSR's position as a superpower. 
  The decisions made at Yalta were far-reaching, with agreements on the division of Germany, the establishment of post-war borders, and the promise of Soviet participation in the Pacific War against Japan. These discussions laid the foundation for the division of Europe into spheres of influence, with the Soviet Union asserting control over Eastern Europe, while the Western Allies sought to maintain democratic governance in the West.

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  "What We Wished For" - An...

  Lisa Crawford Watson

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  A twin herself, Lisa Crawford Watson believes she has the insight required to mother twins. When infant twins in need of a permanent, stable home come into her life, she falls in love with them and knows what she must do. Mounting obstacles impede the adoption process, and she examines whether such setbacks are signs that she shouldn’t adopt.   
    
  Determined not to give up, Lisa overcomes her doubts and adopts the sisters out of foster care. However, she faces one hardship after another and quickly learns that raising premature drug- and alcohol-exposed babies is a feat of sacrifice and unpredictability. Over the years, the twins wreak havoc on every relationship within the family and on Lisa’s heart. Has adopting the twins done more harm than good? 
    
  What We Wished For: An Adoption Story shares  a woman’s quest to build a loving family. It is a tale of courage, perseverance, and what remains when things don’t go as imagined. This memoir speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with a life-altering decision, one from which there is no turning back.

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  Renaissance The: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  Do the names Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael ring a bell? 
  If so, you are already somewhat familiar with the Renaissance, which saw a rebirth in the arts and science. Great strides were made in several fields, and many men made a name for themselves by creating masterpieces or developing new theories, even if some people found them controversial. 
  This comprehensive guide digs into some of the most famous figures of the period and includes some who might not be as well known. This exciting ride through history gives you an introductory look at one of the most fascinating periods in history, injecting new life into a topic that has been written about countless times before.  
  Avoid the stuffy academic audiobooks on the Renaissance and instead explore a captivating look at a period that brought renewed interest to the arts, science, and culture in general. 
  In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:How the Middle Ages segued into the RenaissanceSome of the well-known concepts that emerged during the period, such as humanismWhy some families became patrons of the artsHow religion impacted the RenaissanceFamous artists, thinkers, and scientists who breathed new life into European societyExamples of Renaissance paintings and architecture How the printing press led to the spread of ideasAnd so much more! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about the Renaissance today!

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  How to Stop a Conspiracy - An...

  Sallust, Josiah Osgood

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  In 63 BC, frustrated by his failure to be elected leader of the Roman Republic, the aristocrat Catiline tried to topple its elected government. Backed by corrupt elites and poor, alienated Romans, he fled Rome while his associates plotted to burn the city and murder its leading politicians. The attempted coup culminated with the unmasking of the conspirators in the Senate, a stormy debate that led to their execution, and the defeat of Catiline and his legions in battle. In How to Stop a Conspiracy, Josiah Osgood presents a brisk, modern new translation of the definitive account of these events, Sallust's The War with Catiline. 
   
   
   
  In a taut, jaw-dropping narrative, Sallust combines juicy details about Catiline and his louche associates with highly quotable moral judgments and a wrenching description of the widespread social misery they exploited. Along the way, we get unforgettable portraits of the bitter and haunted Catiline, who was sympathetic to the plight of Romans yet willing to destroy Rome; his archenemy Cicero, who thwarts the conspiracy; and Julius Caesar, who defends the conspirators and is accused of being one of them. Complete with an introduction that discusses how The War with Catiline has shaped and continues to shape our understanding of how republics live and die, this volume makes Sallust's gripping history more accessible than ever before.

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  Secret Societies of World War Two

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Some say that both the world wars were the result of a massive, world-wide conspiracy by an illusive secret society known as the illuminati. Others say the wars were really all part of the same grand European power struggle between the old world and the new, between royalty, politicians, communists and capitalists. Others say it was just a series of unfortunate events. 
   
  What is the truth? Do men plot? Yes they do. Are there secret organisations that have manipulated society and even brought about war? Yes there are. Did they create the first and second world wars? Yes they did. Are they behind the rise of the Nazi Party? Yes. 
   
  The history of world war two is incomplete. A massive element has been left out of the history books. The role of secret societies.

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  The Age of Innocence

  Edith Wharton

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  "They lived in a kind of hieroglyphic world, where the real thing was never said or done or even thought, but only uttered by a set of arbitrary signs."
  
  Newland Archer is a man of the elite, a gentleman lawyer perfectly aligned with the rigid social codes of 1870s New York. His life is meticulously planned, beginning with his engagement to the beautiful, conventional May Welland. But when May's cousin, the scandalous Countess Ellen Olenska, returns from Europe seeking a divorce, Archer's world is upended. Drawn to Ellen's independence and intellectual fire, he begins to question the very foundations of the society that sustains him.
  
  The Invisible Chains of Convention: Wharton brilliantly portrays a world where "the tribal ritual" of social life is more powerful than any individual passion. As Archer and Ellen's forbidden attraction grows, the weight of family expectation and the subtle, unspoken threats of social exile begin to close in. It is a story where a dinner party can be as deadly as a duel, and a raised eyebrow can signal the end of a reputation.
  
  A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece: The Age of Innocence is a lush, satirical, and ultimately heartbreaking exploration of the sacrifice required to belong. Wharton, an insider of the world she describes, uses her exquisite prose to dissect the hypocrisy and the hidden beauty of a vanished era. It remains the definitive novel of the American Gilded Age—a timeless study of the conflict between the heart's longing and the world's demands.
  
  Step behind the velvet curtain of Old New York. Purchase "The Age of Innocence" today and experience the elegance and the agony of a world bound by decorum.

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