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  A Rare Recording of Henry Cabot...

  Henry Cabot Lodge

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  Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 - November 9, 1924) was an American Republican politician, historian, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. The following recording documents his successful crusade against Woodrow Wilson's Treaty of Versailles and ensured that the United States never joined the League of Nations and his reservations against that treaty influenced the structure of the modern United Nations.

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  The Women Who Inspired London...

  Lucy Merello Peterson

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  This is the story of women caught up in thetumultuous art scene of the early twentiethcentury, some famous and others lost totime.By 1910 the patina of the belle poquewas wearing thin in London. Artists wereon the hunt for modern women who couldhold them in thrall. A chance encounter onthe street could turn an artless child intoan artists model, and a model into a muse.Most were accidental beauties, plucked fromobscurity to pose in the great art schoolsand studios. Many returned home to livesthat were desperately challenging  almostall were anonymous.Meet them now. Sit with them in theCaf Royal amid the wives and mistressesof Londons most provocative artists. Peekbehind the brushstrokes and chisel cuts atwomen whose identities are some of arthistorys most enduring secrets. Drawing ona rich mlange of historical and anecdotalrecords and a primary source, this isstorytelling that sweeps up the reader inthe cultural tides that raced across Londonin the Edwardian, Great War and interwarperiods.A highlight of the book is a reveal of theAvico siblings, a family of models whosefaces can be found in paint and bronze andstone today. Their lives and contributionshave been cloaked in a century of silence.Now, illuminated by family photos and oralhistories from the daughter of one of themodels, the Avico story is finally told.

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  Aging Matters: The Ultimate...

  Tina Hershen

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  Aging Matters: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Aging, Discover the Secrets to Longevity and How You Can Keep Feeling Young and HealthyAlmost everyone is afraid of aging. That panic some people feel upon seeing that first white hair or seeing some fine lines on their face is all too real. But people are not just worried on the outside and physical appearance. Age takes a toll on our bodies as well and suddenly, you feel pain in body parts where there didn’t use to be. Internal organs start to show evidence of wear and tear and this is the time you have to take better care of yourself. But sometimes, aging is not even related to age. You will sometimes see people in their 40s who look younger and healthier than people in their 20s. The main factor or difference is actually the type of lifestyle that we all live. This audiobook will teach you about the lifestyle you need to live as well as the secrets on how to achieve longevity in life. You will learn what approach to take in order to make sure you will continue to enjoy living your life as long as possible. You will discover the different factors that affect aging so you can take the necessary precautions and adopt the necessary changes. This audiobook will teach you about the following topics:- What is Aging?- History of Rejuvenation 101- Mind Over Matter- The Powers Within You- Knowledge Knows No Limits- The Nourishment of Your Soul Begins With What You Eat- First Step Towards Achieving Greatness and Beyond- The Secrets to Looking Forever Young- Crazy Powerful Thing Called FaithIf you want to learn more on how you can properly take care of yourself in order to age gracefully, scroll up and click “add to cart” now.

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  Cheerful Sacrifice - The Battle...

  Jonathan Nichols

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  This WWI history examines the significant yet overlooked British offensive that achieved major advances on the Western Front. Fought between April 9th and May 16th of 1917, the Battle of Arras was the most lethal and costly British offensive battle of the First World War. Lasting a brutal thirty-nine days, its average casualty rate was far higher than at either the Somme or Passchendaele. It also represented the longest advance against Germany up to that point since the beginning of trench warfare. In Cheerful Sacrifice, military historian Jonathan Nicholls gives the Battle of Arras its proper place in the annals of military history, enhancing his text with a wealth of eye-witness accounts. One is left in no doubt that the survivor who described it as 'the most savage infantry battle of the war', did not exaggerate.

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  A Madman's Will - John Randolph...

  Gregory May

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  Few legal cases in American history are as riveting as the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia Senator John Randolph (1773–1833), which—almost inexplicably—freed all 383 of his slaves in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history. So famous is the case that Ta-Nehisi Coates has used it to condemn Randolph’s cousin, Thomas Jefferson, for failing to free his own slaves. With this groundbreaking investigation, historian Gregory May now reveals a more surprising story, showing how madness and scandal shaped John Randolph’s wildly shifting attitudes toward his slaves—and how endemic prejudice in the North ultimately deprived the freedmen of the land Randolph had promised them. Sweeping from the legal spectacle of the contested will through the freedmen’s dramatic flight and horrific reception in Ohio, A Madman’s Will is an extraordinary saga about the alluring promise of freedom and its tragic limitations.

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  Fear Less - Real Truth About...

  Gavin de Becker

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  Gavin de Becker, author of the best-seller The Gift of Fear, is America's foremost authority on managing violent behavior. In this time of great anxiety and uncertainty, his guidance is needed more than ever.  
  De Becker addresses the concerns many have asked since the terrifying events of September 11, 2001. Is air travel safe? Are we at risk of chemical or biological weapons attacks? Can further acts be prevented by our government and military? How should parents discuss these concerns with their children?  
  These and other vital questions are answered with the expertise only de Becker can bring to the table. A reassuring, empowering guide, Fear Less offers specific recommendations for improving the security of our nation--and ourselves. Narrator Tom Stechschulte lends his comforting voice to this crucial book.

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