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  101 Amazing Facts about Tanks

  Merlin Mill

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  Do you know which year most historians agree saw the very first tank partake in battle? Which country first used the combined might of tanks and air power? What percentage of Germany’s Afrika Korps tanks had been destroyed by the end of the campaign? And which tank was nicknamed Queen of the Desert?In this fascinating audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than one hundred amazing facts about tanks, including chapters about their history, the Second World War, tank design and plenty more. Whether you’re a huge fan of tanks or are just interested to find out more about one of the battlefield’s most important assets, this is the perfect audiobook for you.

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  Madness Betrayal and the Lash -...

  Stephen R. Bown

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  From 1792 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific as the captain of his own expedition and as an agent of imperial ambition. To map a place is to control it, and Britain had its eyes on America's Pacific coast. And map it Vancouver did. His voyage was one of history's greatest feats of maritime daring, discovery, and diplomacy, and his marine survey of Hawaii and the Pacific coast was at its time the most comprehensive ever undertaken. But just two years after returning to Britain, the forty-year-old Vancouver, hounded by critics, shamed by public humiliation at the fists of an aristocratic sailor he had flogged, and blacklisted because of a perceived failure to follow the Admiralty's directives, died in poverty, nearly forgotten. In this riveting and perceptive biography, historian Stephen Bown delves into the events that destroyed Vancouver's reputation and restores his position as one of the greatest explorers of the Age of Discovery.

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  Warfare and Generals - Rome’s...

  Rogan Fish

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  This book explores the heart of Rome’s power—its military machine and the brilliant minds who commanded it. The first section introduces readers to the Roman legions, the backbone of the Republic and Empire. With unmatched discipline, innovative tactics, and superior organization, these forces shaped the ancient world. You’ll learn how the Roman military was structured, how soldiers trained, and what daily life was like in a marching camp. From basic formations to advanced siege techniques, this section unveils the machinery of conquest that forged a global empire. 
  The second section profiles Rome’s greatest military leaders, from Scipio Africanus and Julius Caesar to Trajan and Constantine. Each general brought unique strategies and personal ambition to the battlefield, expanding Rome’s reach while influencing its political destiny. Their stories highlight decisive battles, tactical innovations, and leadership styles that not only won wars but also inspired loyalty—or sparked civil strife. This segment brings to life the human side of warfare, where courage, cunning, and power struggles played out on both foreign fields and Rome’s own streets. 
  The final part of the book shifts focus to Rome’s many enemies—from Carthaginian generals like Hannibal to the Germanic and Parthian tribes who challenged Rome’s dominance. Readers will explore how Rome adapted to new threats, formed uneasy alliances, and learned from defeat. The book covers both the glory of expansion and the resilience required to hold an empire together. Warfare and Generals is a gripping journey into the brutal, brilliant, and complex world of Roman military history—one that continues to captivate military minds and history lovers alike.

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  The Silent Cry - Understanding...

  Brittany Forrester

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  "The Silent Cry" delves into the often overlooked and susceptible subject of children's struggle with self-harm. The book explores the hidden pain that many children carry, providing invaluable insights for parents, educators, and caregivers. 
  The book sheds light on the silent cries of children who grapple with the complexities of self-harm. It navigates through the layers of emotions, uncovering the root causes and offering practical strategies to help children overcome their pain.  
  It is a roadmap for parents and caregivers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the delicate terrain of a child's emotional well-being. It is a call to action, urging society to break the silence surrounding children's mental health and advocate for a more compassionate and understanding approach.

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  Guided Mandarin Chinese

  Robin Homer

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  Stop worrying about taking notes, losing track of what you've learned or working out what to learn next. This course guides you through the Mandarin language step by step. Each new question adds a tiny building block to what you already know rather than introducing entirely new sentences and telling you to memorize them. Instead you can intuitively build up an understanding of the language through incremental logical steps.Each word introduced is repeated throughout the course using a spaced repetition system. That means first at roughly 10 seconds, then 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5, 10, 20, 40, 1 hour etc until it becomes become fixed in your mind. Sentences throughout the course deliberately make use of vocabulary you learned earlier, so words are naturally revised without a deliberate focus on doing so.Grammar, tones and pronunciation are all taught but never drilled. Instead they are incorporated into each question.

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  Unbuild Walls - Why Immigrant...

  Silky Shah, Amna A. Akbar

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  Drawing from over twenty years of activism on local and national levels, this striking book offers an organizer's perspective on the intersections of immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition. 
   
   
   
  In the wake of post-9/11 xenophobia, Obama's record-level deportations, Trump's immigration policies, and the 2020 uprisings for racial justice, the US remains entrenched in a circular discourse regarding migrant justice. As organizer Silky Shah argues in Unbuild Walls, we must move beyond building nicer cages or advocating for comprehensive immigration reform. Our only hope for creating a liberated society for all, she insists, is abolition. 
   
   
   
  Unbuild Walls dives into US immigration policy and its relationship to mass incarceration, showing how the prison-industrial complex and immigration enforcement are intertwined systems of repression. Incorporating historical and legal analyses, Shah's personal experience as an organizer, as well as stories of people, campaigns, organizations, and localities that have resisted detention and deportation, Shah assesses the movement's strategies, challenges, successes, and shortcomings. Featuring a foreword by Amna A. Akbar, Unbuild Walls is an expansive and radical intervention, bridging the gaps between movements for immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition.

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