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  Sea Horror - Blackbeard

  Arthur M. Harris

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  Enter the terrifying world of history’s most infamous pirate in Sea Horror – Blackbeard by Arthur M. Harris. This vivid, pulse-pounding account captures the monstrous legend of Edward Thatch—better known as Blackbeard—whose reign of terror on the high seas still haunts maritime lore. Harris recounts Blackbeard’s savage exploits, from his gruesome appearance with burning fuses in his beard to his violent battles and twisted alliances. Set against the backdrop of the Carolina coast and the West Indies, this gripping narrative explores Blackbeard’s cunning strategies, his uneasy deals with colonial governors, and the blood-soaked confrontations that ultimately led to his brutal demise. Blending historical fact with darkly cinematic storytelling, Sea Horror – Blackbeard is a chilling portrait of true piracy that reads like a horror tale pulled straight from the depths of the sea. 
  Perfect for fans of nautical history, true crime, and maritime adventure, this audiobook delivers both the brutal reality and the enduring legend of Blackbeard.

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  Battle of Crécy The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal claims that dated back centuries. Furthermore, the English and French remained adversaries for nearly 400 years after it ended. 
  That said, the war was transformative in many respects, and the impact it had on the geopolitical situation of Europe cannot be overstated. While some might think of the war as being a continuation of the feudal tradition of knights and peasants, the Hundred Years’ War revolutionized European warfare, and it truly helped to usher in the concept of nationalism on the continent. In England, it is remembered as a period of grandeur and success, even though the English lost the war and huge swathes of territory with it, while the French remember it as a strategic victory that ensured the continued independence of France and the denial of English hegemony. The legacy of the war has lived on ever since, helping determine how England became politically severed from the continent, how the knightly chivalric tradition slid into irrelevance, and how battlefield dominance can still leave a nation a loser in war. 
  Indeed, nothing characterized that dominance quite like the campaign that culminated with the Battle of Crécy, where the English used their diverse forces to maximum effect to defeat the French, a victory that allowed the English to eventually take and hold Calais. For about two centuries, Calais would remain the last foothold England retained on the continent, and the famous Tudor King Henry VIII conducted one of the last campaigns of his life in an effort to maintain it. 

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  The Picts - A History

  Tim Clarkson

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  A British historian explores the mysterious Scottish culture of the Iron Age and Early Middle Ages whose enigmatic symbols adorn standing stones. 
   
   
   
  The Picts were an ancient nation who ruled most of northern and eastern Scotland during the Dark Ages. Despite their historical importance, they remain shrouded in myth and misconception. Absorbed by the kingdom of the Scots in the ninth century, they lost their unique identity, their language, and their vibrant artistic culture. Among their few surviving traces are standing stones decorated with incredible skill and covered with enigmatic symbols. 
   
   
   
  The Pictish Stones offer some of the few remaining clues to the powerful and gifted people who bequeathed no chronicles to tell the sagas of their kings and heroes. In this book, Medieval historian Tim Clarkson pieces together the evidence to tell the story of this mysterious people from their emergence in Roman times to their eventual disappearance.

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  The Napoleonic Wars – France vs...

  Joe Price

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  The Napoleonic Wars shaped the course of European and world history, pitting Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Empire against nearly every major power of the time. From his rise to Emperor to his dramatic downfall at Waterloo, this war reshaped borders, warfare, and the fate of nations. 
  This audiobook dives into the epic battles, military strategies, and key figures of the Napoleonic era. Learn how Napoleon’s genius revolutionized warfare, why Europe united against him, and how his ultimate defeat changed the world forever. 
  The Napoleonic Wars – France vs. the World is a must-listen for military history lovers, strategy enthusiasts, and those fascinated by Napoleon’s legacy.

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  Is There Energy Not Based On...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  "Is there energy not based on idea or ideology? - 16 July 1974  
  • Why is thought divisive? 
  • The desire to change in a particular direction gives an energy that is divisive. 
  • Will you free the mind taking time, through analysis, or can you look totally and 
  therefore be totally free? 
  • Does choiceless rejection of the false give a different kind of energy? 
  • Does a foundation give me direction or does it bring confusion? 
  • Is the operation of intelligence insight? 
  Questions from the audience followed the talk."

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  COVERT NARCISSIST THE - How to...

  AMANDA HOPE

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  Are you interested in knowing what a covert narcissist is? If yes, then this is the right book for you! 
  Narcissists are often manipulative, obsessed with their own needs and desires, and indifferent to others' needs. But there is another equally challenging type of narcissist: the covert narcissist. A covert narcissist is also self-centered and manipulative but has a generally charming demeanor that keeps his or her faults under wraps. They are highly attuned to other people's reactions and adept at using mind games to their advantage. Unlike regular narcissists, it can be hard to spot a covert narcissist; they can fly under the radar for years without detection. But leave no doubt, they are just as dangerous as their overt counterparts -- if not more so. 
  ★★★This book covers the following topics:★★★Who Can Be a Covert Narcissist?How to Recognize a Covert Narcissist?Control and Manipulation TacticsThe IsolationAll the Stages of a Relationship with a Covert NarcissistYour Body Knew: Common IllnessesDivorcing a Covert Narcissist 
  And many more! 
  Perhaps it's telling that many people can recognize covert narcissists on sight and yet struggle to see them in their loved ones - and in this, I suspect there is a bit of projection going on. I'm sure we all want our relationships with family, friends, and colleagues to be more harmonious and less fraught than the truth sometimes is. Moreover, it's important not to make judgments about those we love based on how they present themselves; thus, we can unwittingly fall into a form of narcissistic injury that engenders resentment on their part.Ready to get started? Click and Get your Copy NOW!

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