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  Left for Dead - Shipwreck...

  Eric Jay Dolin

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  In Left for Dead, Eric Jay Dolin—“one of today’s finest writers about ships and the  
  sea” (American Heritage)—tells the true story of a wild and fateful encounter  
  between an American sealing vessel, a shipwrecked British brig, and a British  
  warship in the Falkland archipelago during the War of 1812. 
  Fraught with misunderstandings and mistrust, the incident left three British sailors  
  and two Americans, including the captain of the sealer, Charles H. Barnard,  
  abandoned in the barren, windswept, and inhospitable Falklands for a year and a  
  half. With deft narrative skill and unequaled knowledge of the very pith of the  
  seafaring life, Dolin describes in vivid and harrowing detail the increasingly  
  desperate existence of the castaways during their eighteen-month ordeal—an alltoo-common fate in the Great Age of Sail. 
  A tale of intriguing complexity, with surprising twists and turns throughout— 
  involving greed, lying, bullying, a hostile takeover, stellar leadership, ingenuity,  
  severe privation, endurance, banishment, the great value of a dog, the birth of a  
  baby, a perilous thousand-mile open-ocean journey in a seventeen-foot boat, an  
  improbable rescue mission, and legal battles over a dubious and disgraceful  
  wartime prize—Left for Dead shows individuals in wartime under great duress  
  acting both nobly and atrociously, and offers a unique perspective on a pivotal era  
  in American maritime history. 
  “An absorbing adventure that explores the dark shadows of instinct and self-preservation, and the hardships and stress that stretch the bonds of humanity.  
  Fascinating reading.”—Stephen R. Bown, author of Island of the Blue Foxes:  
  Disaster and Triumph on the World’s Greatest Scientific Expedition

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  Economics Reimagined: - Nature...

  Rick Teller

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  Forget GDP, and focus instead on living standards, people’s ability to get what they want. When you do that you’ll see why, contrary to universal belief, capitalism helps the living standards of the less well-off much more than those of the rich. You’ll also see why no matter who or what the government taxes, or even if it taxes nobody, nearly the entire cost of government is paid for in the form of reduced living standards for the poor or anyone else on a tight budget. 
  Despite covering serious issues that affect the lives of everyone, the book is designed to be easy and entertaining even for those who know little about economics. That’s because the laws of economics are ultimately based on universal aspects of human nature. If you are a human, you’ll get it.

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  Lines of Fire - A Renegade...

  Ralph Peters

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  The New York Times–bestselling military analyst offers a collection of essays covering a generation of geopolitics and military policy.   For decades, Ralph Peters has been the most provocative and visionary American writer on military affairs, strategy, security, and intelligence. In that time, he predicted every major trend that has plagued the post-Cold-War world. A career military officer and acclaimed author, he has faced issues ranging from the explosion of religious terrorism to the fatal weaknesses of our intelligence system and our dangerous over-reliance on technology.  Now Peters delves into these and other enduringly vital themes in this definitive, career-spanning collection of his writings. Lines of Fire is an indispensable volume for understanding today’s crises—and tomorrow’s.

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  The Great Crusades – The Holy...

  Archie Allen

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  For nearly two centuries, Christian and Muslim armies clashed in one of the most significant conflicts in history—The Crusades. What began as a religious mission turned into a battle for power, land, and control over the Holy Land. 
  This audiobook explores the epic battles, legendary leaders, and complex motivations behind the Crusades. Learn about Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, the Knights Templar, and the Siege of Jerusalem. What drove thousands of warriors to fight in these wars, and how did the Crusades shape Europe and the Middle East? 
  The Great Crusades – The Holy Wars of the Middle Ages is a must-listen for history lovers, medieval warfare enthusiasts, and those seeking to understand this pivotal era in global history.

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  Showbusiness with Blood - A...

  Eamon Carr

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  In Showbusiness with Blood, Eamon Carr beguiles the reader with an insightful account of the world's greatest boxers, from Steve Collins to Mike Tyson to Tyson Fury and Katie Taylor.
  
  
  Boxing, Ireland's most successful Olympic sport, became turbo-charged in the mid-90s. A golden age followed as Irish boxers excelled in the harsh, violent and sometimes tragic business that is professional boxing. Having become enamoured of the sport during a period of serious illness as a child, Eamon Carr was on hand to witness the victories and disasters.
  
  
  The core principle of prize-fighting – striking and defence – demands enormous courage each time the boxer steps forward. Surrounded by enthusiastic fans, the ring can yet be the loneliest place in the world. Ireland embodies this tradition with renewed focus over the past three decades in a golden age of boxing.
  
  Showbusiness with Blood takes the reader on an intimate journey through Irish boxing's years of triumph and desolation. Carr's enthusiasm for the sport illuminates the dark corners of the fight game with stories from gruelling training camps, noisy press conferences, behind-the-scenes hustling and the savage brutality of championship fights.
  
  
  These are stories of aspiration and devastation. Yet amid the chaos and destruction of the boxing ring are inspirational tales of courage, resilience and personal redemption: boxing's enduring saving grace
  Featured boxers include: Steve Collins, Wayne McCullough, Bernard Dunne, Darren Sutherland, Tyson Fury, Jamie Conlan, Andy Lee, John Joe Nevin, Katie Taylor, Willie Casey, Carl Frampton, Michael Conlan, Mike Tyson, Seamus McDonagh, Conor McGregor, Martin Rogan, Michael Carruth, Francis Barrett, Matthew Macklin and Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan.

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  Speak-ology: How to Speak with...

  Marc Roche

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  Speak-ology: How to Speak with Confidence, Fluency & Eloquence- Fluent Speaking Skills & Smart Language for Highly Effective Communication +349 Expert Speaking Templates, Phrases & Idioms for Professional Communication in English.  
  What will I learn? 
  ✅ Discover the Power of Words.  
  ✅ Master Clear Thinking and Language for Impactful Communication. 
  ✅ Learn to Structure Your Thoughts for Effective Speaking. 
  ✅ Learn to speak fluently with strategic exercises. 
  ✅ Learn how to be more articulate in every conversation. 
  ✅ Explore how to be eloquent and transmit unmatched confidence. 
  ✅ Use our detailed English pronunciation chart for flawless speech. 
  ✅ Speak with Full Confidence: Learn how highly effective people speak and mimic their techniques. 
  ✅ Achieve Clarity and Respect in Professional Conversations.  
  ✅ Learn How to Create Powerful Descriptions for Impactful Communication.  
  ✅ Make your messages memorable. 
  ✅ Improve your communication for effective workplace conversations. 
  ✅ Learn How to Answer Difficult Questions like an expert. 
  ✅ How to Transform Serious Mistakes into Career Victories. 
  ✅ Includes 349 Expert Speaking Templates, Phrases, and Idioms for Professional Communication in English.

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