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  I'm Single Because I Hate My...

  Sarah Amy Jennifer Jones

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  “To be fair, there are lots of reasons I’m single, but some of my friends’ husbands certainly make me happy with that choice.” 
  In this series of essays, Sarah Amy Jennifer Jones (not her real name), a self-described hot mess masquerading as a normal human being discusses love, relationships, and the often confusing life of a true, modern-day spinster. 
  Join her for the laughs, misery, and insights that only someone with too much time on their hands can deliver.

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  High Wide and Lonesome - Growing...

  Hal Borland

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  A memoir of a childhood homesteading in frontier Colorado: "A book from the heart . . . the stuff of the American dream" (The New York Times). 
   
   
   
  In this memoir of a lost America, Hal Borland tells the story of his family's migration to eastern Colorado as homesteaders at the turn of the twentieth century. On an unsettled and unwelcoming prairie landscape, the Borlands build a house, plant crops, and eke out a meager existence. While life is difficult—and self-reliance is necessary with no neighbors for miles—the experience brings the family close and binds them closer to the terrible and beautiful natural patterns that govern their lives. Borland would grow up to study journalism and become an acclaimed nature writer, and it was these childhood years on the prairie that shaped the author's heart and mind.

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  Mediterranean Dictators - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  These dictators all lived in Southern European countries. Meet the evil despots called: 
  Benito Mussolini: Ironically, when we think of fascism, we often look at someone as brutal and influential as Adolf Hitler, but the word “fascism” originated from Italian. The ideology that was carried out in the vicious Spanish War right before World War 2, and was embraced by Nazi Germany, was actually pushed and more or less invented by the Italians during a critical time in history when many changes were made, and when fear and uncertainty were all in the air. Mussolini was efficient and influential. He was a fearless leader not to be trifled with. Let’s take a look at what he did and why. 
  Torquemada: The Spanish inquisition was nasty in the 15th century. I am glad we don’t live in those times anymore. We have our own problems to deal with here. But back then, in some countries, primarily the Catholic-dominated ones in Europe, being called a heretic, a witch, or a sinner meant business. It could mean the end of your life. And often, you had nothing to defend yourself with. There weren’t enough fancy lawyers to stand up to the Catholic Church. And so, it is with a tragic view on the past that we see countless innocent victims being accused of something they never did, with no bad intentions or rebellious behavior, and nonetheless being executed in brutal manners. 
  Francisco Pizarro: Conquistadores (or Conquistadors) were the Spanish and Portuguese conquerors who invaded parts of the world that hadn’t been discovered by the Europeans before the 16th century. Some of these conquerors behaved fairly nice and respectful towards the local population in South America, Asia, Africa, and Central America. Others were incentivized by greed, lust, and dominance, which caused them to pillage, steal, and enslave the indigenous people they encountered. Many of their leaders were notorious for their brutality.

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  Black Hearts and Painted Guns -...

  Kelly Eads, Daniel S. Morgan

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  “Will give readers a feeling for what it was like to fight in the Global War on Terror and the kind of young people who stepped forward to do it.” —On Point: The Journal of Army HistoryKelly Eads joined the 101st Airborne Division soon after 9/eleven, his experience reflecting the patriotism and commitment of so many young men and women who responded to the attack. He deployed to Iraq twice with the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment.Early in their deployment to Iraq, the 2nd Battalion brought the fight directly to the enemy by setting up patrol bases in the local areas where they lived and operated. Soon they built a reputation for themselves, becoming known to the enemy as the Black Hearts—The 502nd had been distinguished on the battlefield by black hearts on their helmets since World War II. Their Scout Platoon became known as Painted Guns due to their practice of camouflaging their rifles.During Eads’ deployments, the battalion would experience thousands of Improvised Explosive Devices and firefights. They would spend countless hours in blistering 120-degree desert heat, controlling roads and preventing enemy freedom of movement; and would dedicate months to hunting enemy mortar teams and terror cells.With the help of Dan Morgan, an Infantry officer who deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan as a commander and operations officer, Eads takes the reader on a rollercoaster of combat experiences during the hunt for the most violent terrorist in Iraq, Abū Muṣʻab Zarqāwī, bringing to life the painstaking and horrid details of combat in a sectarian war. He tells the story of the soldiers’ camaraderie, built through adversity, and the love of family that sustained them.

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  The Twenty - One Woman’s Trek...

  Marianne C. Bohr

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  Marianne Bohr and her husband, about to turn sixty, are restless for adventure. They decide on an extended, desolate trek across the French island of Corsica—the GR20, Europe’s toughest long-distance footpath—to challenge what it means to grow old. Part travelogue, part buddy story, part memoir, The Twenty is a journey across a rugged island of stunning beauty little known outside Europe. 
  From a chubby, non-athletic child, Bohr grew into a fit, athletic person with an “I’ll show them” attitude. But hiking The Twenty forces her to transform a lifetime of hard-won achievements into acceptance of her body and its limitations. The difficult journey across a remote island provides the crucible for exploring what it means to be an aging woman in a youth-focused culture, a physically fit person whose limitations are getting the best of her, and the partner of a husband who is growing old with her. More than a hiking tale, The Twenty is a moving story infused with humor about hiking, aging, accepting life’s finite journey, and the intimacy of a long-term marriage—set against the breathtaking beauty of Corsica’s rugged countryside.

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  American Predator: Book Summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of American Predator, by Maureen Callahan.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maureen Callahan.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  American Predator is a gripping and intense exploration of one of the most elusive and chilling serial killers in modern history. In this compelling audiobook, the author takes listeners on a harrowing journey through the dark and twisted mind of a man whose crimes spanned years, eluding capture and leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. This true-crime story delves deep into the psychological makeup of a predator who blended into society while harboring an insatiable thirst for violence.
   
  The audiobook begins by immersing listeners in the high-stakes investigation to track down the killer, offering an inside look at the meticulous efforts of law enforcement and private investigators as they work tirelessly to uncover his identity. Each chapter builds suspense, drawing listeners further into the search, exploring the complexities of the criminal's past, and revealing the harrowing toll of the pursuit on those involved.
   
  As the investigation unfolds, listeners are exposed to the chilling realities of the killer's past, his motivations, and the steps he took to stay undetected for so long. The narrative weaves between the personal cost of the investigation and the disturbing insights into the mind of the predator. With a tone of urgency and suspense, the story highlights the resilience and determination required to track down such a dangerous individual.

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