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  Russian History - Disasters...

  Kelly Mass

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  This book consists of 4 titles, which are about the following topics: 
  Chernobyl - On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed one of the gravest technological disasters in human history: the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe. Occurring at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's No. 4 reactor in Pripyat, then part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the event not only claimed lives but also left a legacy of environmental and human suffering that persists to this day. 
  The Holodomor - The Holodomor, also known as the Terror-Famine (meaning 'to kill through starving' in Ukrainian) or The Great Famine, was a devastating man-made disaster that struck Soviet Ukraine between 1932 and 1933. It resulted in the deaths of millions of Ukrainians, with the word "Holodomor" specifically highlighting the purposeful nature of the famine. 
  Tsar Nicholas II - Nicholas II, or Nikolai II Alexandrovich Romanov (18 May [O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918), was the last Emperor of Russia, reigning from 1 November 1894 to 15 March 1917. Revered as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer in the Russian Orthodox Church, he also held the titles of King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland. His reign marked the end of the Romanov dynasty's 304-year rule over Russia. 
  Vladimir Lenin - Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, known by his revolutionary name Lenin, was a pivotal figure in Russian history and a key architect of the Soviet Union. Born on April 22, 1870, in Simbirsk, Russia, Lenin came from an upper-middle-class family. His life and legacy are closely intertwined with the establishment of the first socialist state in the modern world.

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  Bradley

  Charles Whiting

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  At the age of fifty Bradley was a career officer who had never seen a day of action on the battlefield. Yet, by the end of the war, he had led American soldiers through some of the bloodiest fighting of World War Two—the final defeat of the Germans' Afrika Korps, the invasion of Sicily, and the historic Normandy invasion, before leading the advance across the Rhine. 
   
   
   
  Despite being such an instrumental leader of World War Two he was a modest man, professing only to do the best he could for his calling and his country. 
   
   
   
  How did this quiet and unassuming teacher from West Point rise to become the commander of the Twelfth United States Army Group, which ultimately comprised forty-three divisions and over one million troops, the largest American force ever united under one man's command? And how did he come to be known as 'the G.I.'s General'? 
   
   
   
  Charles Whiting's enthralling overview of Bradley and his career uncovers what he was like as a person, providing insight into his actions and leadership during the course of World War Two, before discussing his post-war career as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff through the course of the Korean War.

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  Audacious Goals Remarkable...

  Brad Borkan, David Hirzel

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  What do you do when someone tells you, “It can’t be done”?  
  This is the award-winning extraordinary story of three people — an explorer, an engineer and a statesman — who repeatedly proved critics and naysayers wrong.  
  Roald Amundsen — the Norwegian explorer 
  Isambard Kingdom Brunel — the greatest engineer the world has ever seen 
  Teddy Roosevelt — the cowboy turned statesman 
  Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results reveals the outsized risks and setbacks each faced in their quest to change the world. 
  Diving deeply into the triumphs that turned these men into legendary champions, it takes you up close  to the hardships they encountered in bringing their greatest endeavors to life: 
  ·      Brunel’s Great Western Railway 
  ·      Amundsen’s quest for the Northwest Passage and the South Pole 
  ·      Roosevelt’s epic construction of the Panama Canal 
  "Bullets, blizzards, fires, and floods were all part of a day’s work." 
  With a stunning narrative read by the acclaimed voice actor Dennis Kleinman, this book puts you in the middle of the fray and draws lessons that can be used today. Encompassing true events that changed the world, you’ll discover inspiration for your own ambition, valuable insight into present-day civilization, and effective strategies for success. 
  Praise: 
  “High octane excitement in learning lessons from great people.” Stephen Scott-Fawcett 
  “Gripping, exhilarating and inspiring.” Sir Ranulph Fiennes 
  Winner (bronze medal): Wishing Shelf Awards for Non-Fiction 
  Buy Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results today, and get a first-hand look into what catapults people to another level of greatness.

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  Portnoy's Complaint by Philip...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Portnoy's Complaint with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth, whose title refers to the insatiable sexual compulsions experienced by its protagonist. From the outside, Alexander Portnoy appears to live a charmed life: at the age of just 33 he is a brilliant thinker, a successful lawyer and the Assistant Commissioner for the City of New York Commission on Human Opportunity. However, this façade conceals a shameful secret: Portnoy has never felt able to live up to his overprotective parents' impossible standards, and turns to uninhibited sexual encounters and compulsive masturbation as a form of release. The novel's explicit sexual content shocked many readers when it was first published, but it is now widely considered to be one of the finest English-language books of the 20th century. Philip Roth is one of America's most revered living writers, with a career spanning several decades and a host of literary awards to his name.Find out everything you need to know about Portnoy's Complaint in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Healing your Father wound Audio...

  Shining Mind

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  Unresolved father wounds can perpetuate internal generational patterns of dysfunction, impacting future relationships and family dynamics. Breaking free from these patterns often requires conscious effort and self-awareness to avoid repeating the same. 
  Despite the pain involved, healing the father's wound can also be a transformative journey of self-exploration and personal growth. By confronting past hurts and working through unresolved issues, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves and cultivate greater resilience and compassion. 
  In this audiobook, we willbe your personal coachBreaking free from old patternsFinding peace from withinHave a transformative journeyRaise your self esteemGreater resilience and compassion 
  Healing the father's wound often involves confronting and overcoming feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and self-doubt that may have stemmed from the relationship with one's father. As individuals work through these issues, they can develop a stronger sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. This, in turn, can empower them to pursue their goals, assert their boundaries, and make healthier choices in various areas of life.

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  Breaking the Gender Code - Women...

  Georgina Hickey

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  From the closing years of the nineteenth century, women received subtle—and not so subtle—messages that they shouldn't be in public. Or, if they were, that they were not safe. Breaking the Gender Code tells the story of both this danger narrative and the resistance to it. 
   
   
   
  Historian Georgina Hickey investigates challenges to the code of urban gender segregation in the twentieth century, focusing on organized advocacy to make the public spaces of American cities accessible to women. She traces waves of activism from the Progressive Era, with its calls for public restrooms, safe and accessible transportation, and public accommodations, through and beyond second-wave feminism, and its focus on the creation of alternative, women-only spaces and extensive anti-violence efforts. In doing so, Hickey explores how gender segregation intertwined with other systems of social control, as well as how class, race, and sexuality shaped activists' agendas and women's experiences of urban space. Drawing connections between the vulnerability of women in public spaces, real and presumed, and contemporary debates surrounding rape culture, bathroom bills, and domestic violence, Hickey unveils both the strikingly successful and the incomplete initiatives of activists who worked to open up public space to women.

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