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  The Ravine - A Family a...

  Wendy Lower

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  A single photograph—an exceptionally rare “action shot” documenting the horrific final moment of the murder of a family—drives a riveting process of discovery for a gifted Holocaust scholarIn 2009, the acclaimed author of Hitler’s Furies was shown a photograph just brought to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The documentation of the Holocaust is vast, but there are virtually no images of a Jewish family at the actual moment of murder, in this case by German officials and Ukrainian collaborators. A Ukrainian shooter’s rifle is inches from a woman's head, obscured in a cloud of smoke. She is bending forward, holding the hand of a barefooted little boy. And—only one of the shocking revelations of Wendy Lower’s brilliant ten-year investigation of this image—the shins of another child, slipping from the woman’s lap.   Wendy Lower’s forensic and archival detective work—in Ukraine, Germany, Slovakia, Israel, and the United States—recovers astonishing layers of detail concerning the open-air massacres in Ukraine. The identities of mother and children, of the killers—and, remarkably, of the Slovakian photographer who openly took the image, as a secret act of resistance—are dramatically uncovered. Finally, in the hands of this brilliant exceptional scholar, a single image unlocks a new understanding of the place of the family unit in the ideology of Nazi genocide.         

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  Livin' It - True Story of a Bad...

  Michael Perzel, Rick Mowat

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  A real-life crime memoir so wild, you’ll swear it’s fiction. 
  Livin’ It is a riveting and hilarious true story of rebellion, survival, and wild freedom on the streets of 1960s–70s Philadelphia. Michael is a fearless kid caught in a whirlwind of drugs, gang violence, and underground hustle—navigating a world where danger and humor collide at every turn. 
  From knife fights and motorcycle gang wars to a tragic overdose in his arms, Michael’s life is anything but ordinary. One moment he’s dodging gun-toting outlaws during a visit to Granny at the “Funny Farm,” the next he’s facing down a nun with Gestapo-style tactics after a drug store heist. 
  Packed with unforgettable characters, wild parties, multiple arrests, rock ’n’ roll, and messy first loves, Livin’ It is a high-octane, coming-of-age rollercoaster—equal parts crime, chaos, tragedy, and laugh-out-loud storytelling. Told with gritty humor and unflinching honesty, this memoir hits hard and keeps moving.

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  Learn Polish while you sleep -...

  1000-words.com

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Learn Polish anytime, anywhere — while you sleep, drive, walk, study, or work out.  
  1000 Words is your calm and immersive way to master Polish through audio.  
  Each episode helps you expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and understand real Polish — without stress, screens, or interruptions.  
  In this audiobook, you’ll hear 1000 essential Polish phrases for beginners, clearly spoken with English translations.  
  Perfect for beginners, travelers, and language lovers who want to absorb Polish naturally through repeated listening.  
  Listen in bed, at the gym, in the car, or during your daily routine — every minute helps you grow your Polish effortlessly.  
  🌙 Relax. Focus. Learn Polish anywhere. For more content, games and exclusive video lessons, visit 👉 ⁠1000-words.com⁠.

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  Fortune and Folly - The Weird...

  Sara A. H. Butler

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  Briarcliff Mansion and the land it occupies are owned by Emory University, which refers to it as its "Briarcliff Campus." Fortune and Folly, in part, illuminates the largely lost story of how the mansion, and the entire surrounding neighborhood, got its name. But in order to understand the mansion, we have to understand the man who built it. 
   
   
   
  Briarcliff Mansion once belonged to a man named Asa Candler, Jr.—also known as Buddie. The second son and namesake of Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler, Buddie was a wealthy real estate developer of great successes and greater failures. A man of big vision and bigger adventures, and a socialite whose boisterous, unapologetic personality made him both beloved and reviled in the Atlanta community. But after he passed away in 1953, his stories faded from memory, either tangled up with or overshadowed by his father. 
   
   
   
  It's no mystery why Briarcliff garners attention. It's self-consciously grandiose, built to display maximum grandeur to the neighborhood. It towers over the landscape, set far back from the road behind a filled-in, overgrown pool. Its face is stitched together where a music hall was added two years after the main house was completed, and the bricks don't quite match up. This book offers a deep-dive into the life of Asa Candler, Jr. to excavate a piece—and place—of Atlanta history.

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  The Apocalypse of Peter - A...

  Peter The Apostle, Tim Zengerink

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  What happens after death? What does divine justice truly look like? 
  The Apocalypse of Peter is one of the earliest and most vivid Christian visions of the afterlife.  
  Attributed to Peter the Apostle, this ancient apocalyptic text offers a powerful depiction of heaven and hell—revealing the joys of the righteous, the torments of the wicked, and the ultimate justice of God. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition preserves the dramatic imagery and spiritual intensity of the original while making its timeless message accessible to today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Vivid Vision of the Afterlife – Explore Peter’s revelations of divine reward and punishment 
  •	The Nature of Divine Justice – Reflections on God’s mercy, righteousness, and the consequences of our actions 
  •	Lessons on Redemption and Salvation – Hopeful guidance on the path to eternal life through repentance and faith 
  •	A Window into Early Christian Beliefs – Insights into how the early Church envisioned the spiritual realm 
  Whether you're seeking spiritual insight, theological reflection, or a deeper understanding of early Christian teachings, The Apocalypse of Peter offers a stirring and unforgettable journey into the eternal. 
  Start listening today—and uncover this timeless message of judgment, hope, and redemption.

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  Made in Florence - A Travel...

  Laura Morelli

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  Going to Florence, Italy?Don't buy anything in Florence until you read this guide! 
  If you're traveling to Florence, Italy, you want to go home with a special souvenir: a leather bag, a gold bracelet, or a beautiful set of stationery. But selecting which wallet or jacket to buy can be an intimidating experience. How do you know if you're buying something authentic, made locally and in a traditional way? How do you determine if you've fallen prey to one of the city's many tourist traps?Follow the link inside this book to get a free copy of the companion guide, ARTISANS OF FLORENCE, with complete listings of Laura's handpicked shops and artisans.˃˃˃ Buyer Beware: Florence is full of tourist traps and knockoffs passed off as authentic. Do you know how to tell the treasures from the trash? 
  In Florence, it's not easy to tell the treasures from the trash. This is true now more than ever before, as increasing numbers of souvenirs flood into Venice, imported from overseas and passed off as authentic. There is no substitute for an educated buyer. Laura Morelli leads you to the city's most authentic arts--the centuries-old trades of leather working, wood turning, silk spinning, and other traditions. Wouldn't you rather support authentic Florentine master artisans than importers looking to turn a quick profit without any connection to Florence at all?˃˃˃ Florence boasts some of the most famous artistic traditions in the world. Here's what you need to know about them. 
  Laura Morelli leads you beyond the souvenir shops for an immersive cultural experience that you won't find in any other guidebook. This indispensable guide includes practical tips for locating the most authentic goods in one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world. Packed with useful information on pricing, quality, and value, and with a comprehensive resource guide, Laura Morelli s Authentic Arts: Florence is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to bring home the unique traditions of the birthplace of the Renaissance. 
  Artisans of Florence is the companion to this book, bringing you inside the workshops of several dozen of the most accomplished makers of Florentine fabrics, leather and silk, frames, gold, paper, stationery, and other treasures. Put both books together and you'll be the most knowledgable traveler in Florence!˃˃˃ "Laura Morelli has set out to make you an expert in handmade crafts." --American Style Magazine 
  Laura Morelli, an art historian and trusted guide in the world of cultural travel and authentic shopping, leads you to the best of Florence's most traditional arts.Follow the link inside this book to get a free copy of the companion guide, Laura Morelli's Artisans of Florence.  
  Scroll up and grab a copy today!

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