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  Mothercare - On Obligation Love...

  Lynne Tillman

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  Brilliantly original novelist and cultural critic Lynne Tillman became one of nearly 53 million Americans who care for a sick family member when her mother developed an unusual and little understood condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. 
   
   
   
  Instantly, Tillman's independent and spirited mother went from someone she knew to someone else, a woman entirely dependent on her children—an eleven-year process through which her mother underwent many surgeries and some misdiagnoses, while the family navigated consultations and confrontations with doctors, adjusting to the complexity of her cognitive issues, including memory loss. 
   
   
   
  With her notoriously exquisite writing style and reputation as a "rich noticer of strange things" (Colm Toíbín), Tillman describes, without flinching, the unexpected, heartbreaking, and frustrating years of caring for a sick parent. 
   
   
   
  Mothercare is both a cautionary tale and sympathetic guidance for anyone who suddenly becomes a caregiver, responsible for the life of another—a parent, loved or not, or a friend. This story may be helpful, informative, consoling, or upsetting, but it never fails to underscore how impossible it is to get the job done completely right.

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  Tank Warfare on the Eastern...

  Robert A. Forczyk

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  The author of Case White offers an extensive history of German and Soviet armored warfare toward the end of World War II. 
   
   
   
  By 1943, after the catastrophic German defeat at Stalingrad, the Wehmacht's panzer armies gradually lost the initiative on the Eastern Front. The tide of the war had turned. Their combined arms technique, which had swept Soviet forces before it during 1941 and 1942, had lost its edge. Thereafter the war on the Eastern Front was dominated by tank-led offensives and, as Robert Forczyk shows, the Red Army's mechanized forces gained the upper hand, delivering a sequence of powerful blows that shattered one German defensive line after another. 
   
   
   
  His incisive study offers fresh insight into how the two most powerful mechanized armies of the Second World War developed their tank tactics and weaponry during this period of growing Soviet dominance. He uses German, Russian, and English sources to provide the first comprehensive overview and analysis of armored warfare from the German and Soviet perspectives. 
   
   
   
  This major study of the greatest tank war in history is compelling listening.

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  Wars of Classical Greece The:...

  Charles River Editors

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  The ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western Civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. In 491 B.C., following a successful invasion of Thrace over the Hellespont, the Persian emperor Darius sent envoys to the main Greek city-states, including Sparta and Athens, demanding tokens of earth and water as symbols of submission, but Darius didn’t exactly get the reply he sought. 
  	The Peloponnesian War, as the great historian Thucydides wrote in the introduction to his eponymous book, which has become one of the greatest historical treatises of antiquity, was an event of such calamitous magnitude that Greece had never witnessed its like in all of recorded history. Not the Trojan War, not the Dorian Invasion, not even the recent Persian invasions – which had devastated mainland Greece and seen Athens herself evacuated and put to the flame, the buildings on her Acropolis razed into dust – could compare to the scale of the devastation that engulfed all of Greece for almost three decades, causing the deaths of tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands.  
  	Entire populations were displaced, whole cities destroyed, and mountainous sums of money spent, all in order for Greece’s two most famous city-states to establish who had dominion over Greece. Sparta, whose invincible armies had recently led the Greeks to victory against Xerxes’s hordes at Plataea was at the head of the Peloponnesian League. Their opponents were led by proud Athens, possessor of a fleet that virtually dominated the entire Mediterranean and decimated the Persian navy at Salamis and Mycale, at the head of the Delian League. Sparta was insular and old-fashioned, while Athens was dynamic and democratic, but both were bent on imperialistic expansion.

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  Author at 8

  Poorvi Gupta

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  Author at 8: Abhijita Gupta received Rs 3 lakh royalty after her latest book release

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  European History: 1000...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Discover the Fascinating Journey of European History with 1000 Interesting Facts! 
  Explore the rich story of Europe's past, from ancient times to the modern era. This audiobook offers a wide view of Europe's most important periods, from prehistoric civilizations to the European Union. Each chapter promises to enlighten, engage, and educate.Discover Amazing Insights: Learn about the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Industrial Revolution. Travel through time to see how these periods shaped the world.Experience Major Conflicts: Stand at the center of history’s greatest battles. Feel the excitement of the Greco-Persian Wars, follow Napoleon Bonaparte during the Napoleonic Wars, and understand the impact of the world wars.Meet Key Figures: Learn about the lives of leaders, visionaries, and revolutionaries. From Charlemagne’s reign to the Cold War, discover the people behind the events that shaped Europe.A Blend of Cultures and Changes: This book isn’t just a list of events; it invites you to dive into the complex history of Europe. With 1000 Interesting Facts About European History, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped our world. 
  Why This Audiobook:Engaging and Easy: Each fact is presented in a simple, engaging way that makes history accessible and interesting.Comprehensive Coverage: Covers a broad spectrum of European history, ensuring a thorough understanding of key events and periods.Perfect for All Ages: Suitable for both young readers and adults, making it a great resource for learning together as a family. 
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  West Virginia Coal Wars The: A...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know the coal fields of West Virginia were the scene of violence and strife between coal miners and coal company management in the early 20th century? 
  The West Virginia Coal Wars are often overlooked in US history. It is time that changed. 
  Several lessons can be learned from what happened during the West Virginia Coal Wars. These confrontations led to developments in labor relations that define collective bargaining to this day. There were heroes and villains, saints and sinners, and a mountain culture that was inexorably changed. It is a story that is fascinating and disturbing at the same time. 
  This audiobook holds some fascinating tidbits of information many people do not know, including the following:The impact of company storesThe role minorities played in the coal warsThe story behind the term “redneck”Safety hazards the coal miners facedOrganizations that supported the miners and better working conditions 
  This audiobook on the West Virginia Coal Wars lets us look down the mine shafts of West Virginia into the dark world of exploitation and worker abuse that was common one hundred years ago. 
  The hills were alive with sounds of gunfire as coal miners and their union stood up against management. The West Virginia Coal Wars is a fascinating journey through the dark mountains of Appalachia and the struggle its people endured to win basic rights and respect. 
  What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

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