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  Gratitude Now - Affirmations For...

  Cindy Boyce

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  Enjoy a life filled with peace and joy through the transformative power of gratitude. This audiobook is a collection of soothing and uplifting affirmations to guide you through a meditation experience designed to align your thoughts with appreciation, abundance, joy and serenity. Attract abundance, love and success with gratitude energy and create a deep sense of inner peace. Your path to joy begins with appreciation, start your gratitude journey for inner peace today.

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  Benedict Arnold and Major John...

  Editors Charles River

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  On October 7, 1777, Benedict Arnold rode out against orders and led an American assault against British forces led by General John Burgoyne in one of the climactic battles and ultimate turning point of the war at Saratoga. Near the end of the most important American victory of the Revolution, Arnold’s leg was shattered by a volley that also hit his horse, which fell on the leg as well. Arnold would later remark that he wish the shot had hit him in the chest. If it had, Benedict Arnold would be remembered as one of America’s greatest war heroes, and probably second only to George Washington among the generals of the Revolution.  
  	Today, of course, all of that has been overshadowed by Arnold’s treacherous plot to turn over West Point to the British in 1780. The infamous plot came about while Arnold convalesced as the military governor in Philadelphia, where he met and married the Tory-affiliated Peggy Shippen. Arnold grew more concerned about the patriot cause, and combined with the perceived insults, exposure to Loyalist leanings, and another Congressional rebuke for living extravagantly in Philadelphia, Arnold decided to secretly offer his services to the British.  
  	Spying and treachery are as much a part of warfare as weapons and death. This has always been the case since the earliest battles and is not likely to change in the future. And yet, even within this irregular system, there are certain rules, especially in past eras such as the American Revolution. First, while spying on behalf of one’s country is perfectly respectable, betraying one’s nation is treason. Second, honorable men do not involve those too innocent to understand the consequences of their actions in their schemes. Third, no man wearing his own uniform can be considered a spy, for his garments make it clear who he is and preclude deception. All three of these rules played into the story of Major John André. 

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  25 Million Sparks - The Untold...

  Andrew Leon Hanna

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  25 Million Sparks takes readers inside the Za’atari refugee camp to follow the stories of three courageous Syrian women entrepreneurs: Yasmina, a wedding shop and salon owner creating moments of celebration in Za’atari; Malak, a young artist infusing color and beauty in her adoptive community; and Asma, a social entrepreneur with a storytelling initiative enriching children’s lives throughout the camp. Anchored by these three inspiring stories, as well as accompanying artwork and poetry created by Malak and Asma, the narrative expands from the intimacies of Za’atari to explore the broader refugee entrepreneurship phenomenon in more than 20 camps, cities, and towns across the globe. What emerges is a tale of power, determination, and dignity – of lighting the brightest sparks of joy, even when the rest of the world sees only the darkness.

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  History of New Mexico: A...

  Captivating History

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  The ancestral home of the Pueblo. A remnant of Spain’s New World empire. The location of the first atomic bomb detonation. A supposed alien crash site. New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment.  
  New Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo, which developed unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life.  
  Discover how the region changed when the Spanish conquistadors arrived and established colonies, bringing with them Christianity and the Spanish language. And explore the territory’s tumultuous history as it changed hands from Spain to Mexico and then from Mexico to the United States. 
  As the years passed, New Mexico experienced rapid growth, particularly in the areas of mining, agriculture, and tourism. During World War II, New Mexico played a critical role in the development of the top-secret Manhattan Project.  
  We leave no stone uncovered. So, join us in discovering a state known for its beautiful landscapes, complex cultural heritage, and diverse population. You’ll learn about all these points and more! The Spanish quest for the seven cities of gold;The ambitions of men like Coronado and Juan de Oñate, which led them to explore a forbidding frontier;The long struggle of the Pueblo people to retain their lands and culture;The part New Mexico played in Confederate ambitions during the American Civil War;The role of land hunger and range wars in New Mexico’s history; The effect of World War II on New Mexico’s economy and future; A bizarre American wartime program that sought to put armed bats on the frontline; 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the History of New Mexico! 

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  A Farewell to Arms

  Ernest Hemingway

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  Can love survive when the world is falling apart?
  
  First published in 1929, A Farewell to Arms is one of Ernest Hemingway's most powerful and enduring novels. Set against the brutal realities of World War I, the story follows Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver serving in the Italian army, whose life is transformed by his love for Catherine Barkley.
  
  As war brings chaos, injury, and disillusionment, Hemingway explores the fragile hope of love in a world ruled by violence and chance. Written in his signature spare and direct style, the novel delivers deep emotional impact through restraint, honesty, and unforgettable moments of tenderness and loss.
  
  More than a war story, A Farewell to Arms is a meditation on courage, fate, and the human need for connection in the face of suffering.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll experience:
  
  A classic World War I novel grounded in realism
  
  A tragic and deeply moving love story
  
  Hemingway's iconic minimalist prose style
  
  Themes of bravery, disillusionment, and endurance
  
  Widely studied and celebrated as a cornerstone of modern literature, A Farewell to Arms remains essential reading for anyone drawn to classic novels, war fiction, and timeless love stories.
  
  Say goodbye to illusions—and discover a novel that still speaks with quiet power. Buy now and experience one of Hemingway's greatest works.

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  A Journey North - Jefferson...

  Louis P. Masur

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  Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison went on a trip together through Upstate New York and parts of New England on horseback. Whether the country could overcome regional and political differences and remain unified, however, was still very much in question. Hence why some observers at the time wondered whether this excursion into Federalist New England by the two most prominent southern Democratic-Republicans, both future presidents, had an ulterior motive. 
   
   
   
  While in Vermont, they focused on the sugar maple tree, which many hoped might offer a domestic alternative to slave-grown sugar cane imports. An encounter with a free Black farmer at Fort George resulted in a journal entry that illuminates their attitudes toward slavery and race. A meeting with members of the Unkechaug tribe on Long Island led to a vocabulary project that preoccupied Jefferson for decades, and which remains relevant today. 
   
   
   
  Madison later recalled that the trip made Jefferson and him "immediate companions," solidifying a bond with almost no peer in the annals of American history, one that thrived for fifty years. Jefferson declared at the end of his life, that his friendship with Madison had been "a source of constant happiness" to him. This book reveals the moment when it took hold.

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