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  American Hero - The Life and...

  Charles Whiting

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  As a teenager Audie Murphy left his home in Texas to join in the fight against the Nazis. By the end of the war, he had fought in the bloody battle of Anzio, helped liberate Rome, marched his way across France, repelled German counterattacks in Alsace, before finishing in Germany. He was wounded three times, killed over two hundred enemies, and won every medal for valor that the United States had to offer. 
   
   
   
  Charles Whiting charts Murphy's journey through World War Two, shedding light on his courageous actions. 
   
   
   
  Yet what price did young Audie Murphy pay for becoming America's most decorated soldier of the Second World War? 
   
   
   
  Rather than simply focusing on Murphy's achievements in combat, Whiting also explores his life after the war when he struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction problems, and even twenty years after the war slept with the lights on and a loaded Walther pistol beneath his pillow. 
   
   
   
  American Hero draws upon numerous contemporary sources and a wealth of information drawn from interviews with Murphy's friends and comrades to provide insight into the rise and fall of Audie Murphy.

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  Why Do We Say That? 404 Idioms...

  Scott Matthews

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  Who decided “break a leg” was a way to say good luck? Why are you “in a pickle” when things go wrong? And why on earth do we tell people to “hold their horses” when there are no horses in sight? 
  You’ve probably used everyday idioms like “break the ice,” or “hit the nail on the head” without giving them a second thought — most of us do. But behind these quirky expressions lie fascinating facts, bizarre backstories, and cultural twists that make the English language endlessly entertaining. 
  In Why Do We Say That? — The Complete 4-in-1 Idiom Collection, you’ll explore a treasure trove of 404 popular idioms, sayings, proverbs, and expressions — all packed with fun trivia, origin stories, and strange-but-true histories. This value-packed bundle combines four best-selling books into one essential volume for curious readers, language lovers, and anyone learning English who wants to speak more naturally and confidently. 
  Each entry explains where the phrase came from, how it evolved over time, and what it really means today — making this the perfect companion for word nerds, trivia buffs, ESL learners, homeschoolers, and lifelong learners alike. 
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  ✔️ Why “kick the bucket” has nothing to do with actual buckets — and everything to do with death 
  ✔️ How “pulling someone’s leg” evolved from a sinister trick to a harmless joke 
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  ✔️ Why we “burn the midnight oil” to work late — and where that expression really comes fromClick the Buy Now button to decode the weird, witty, and wonderful world of English idioms — one unforgettable phrase at a time.

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  In Search of the Romanovs - A...

  Peter Sarandinaki

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  In 1918 a famed general of the Russian White Army battled through the Red Army to save Emperor Nicholas II—but he arrived too late. The Romanovs had already been murdered. 
   
   
   
  In this thrilling true-life detective story, we follow Anna, the general's courageous young daughter, who fled across the continent and boarded a ship with her husband to escape the bloodshed. Beneath her bunk was a box, and in this box lay grisly evidence of what had become of Russia's royal family, the Romanovs. Generations later, Anna's grandson Peter Sarandinaki set out to finish his great-grandfather's mission to find the Romanovs' remains, enlisting searchers and scientists to finally piece together the answers to some of history's most perplexing questions: What really happened to Tsar Nicholas, Empress Alexandra, and their children? And what about the tsar's brother, Mikhail, who simply disappeared? 
   
   
   
  A riveting and deeply personal story, In Search of the Romanovs reveals hidden truths in the legends about the murder and disappearance of Russia's most famous royal family.

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  Ultimate Learning Spanish...

  Andres Ramirez

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  Embark on a Journey through the Riches of Spanish: Your Comprehensive Path to Fluency 
  Imagine conversing with locals on a bustling street of Barcelona, deciphering the menu at an authentic tapas restaurant, and experiencing the soul-stirring literature of Gabriel García Márquez in its original form. All these become infinitely more within reach through "The Ultimate Spanish Learning Blueprint: 10 Essential Steps" - the only guide you'll ever need to navigate the beautiful and intricate Spanish language. 
  Begin your adventure with a solid foundation, as we delve into the nuances of Spanish language structureand pronunciation. These first keys to unlocking fluency are crafted for ease and understanding, setting you on a path with confidence. Next, bring the vibrant colors of Spanish culture into your home with step-by-step cultural immersion techniques, allowing you to live and breathe the language even before you set foot on Spanish soil. 
  As your journey progresses, watch your vocabulary bloom. No more feeling tongue-tied with essential phrases and expressions at your fingertips. Our holistic approach to grammar demystifies Spanish verbs and tenses, enabling you to weave your sentences together with the same grace and precision as a native speaker. And when it comes to conversation, our book guides you through shattering the invisible barrier of fear and stepping into everyday dialogues with newfound assurance. 
  Yet, what sets this blueprint apart are the tangible goals and personalized milestones that light up your path. Regular checkpoints ensure that motivation remains your constant companion, and any hurdles are deftly overcome. With a wealth of advanced learning strategies and a robust appendix of resources, this book is more than just an educational tool—it's a lifelong companion on your road to Spanish mastery. 
   

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  The Madness of Courage - The...

  Tony Insall

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  Group Captain Gilbert Insall holds a unique record: he is the only person to have both won a Victoria Cross and escaped successfully from a German prisoner of war camp during the First World War. The Madness of Courage describes how, when forced down by engine damage after destroying a German fighter, Gilbert ignored intensive shelling in order to repair his aircraft and return to base. But a few weeks later, he was shot down and captured. And thus began a distinguished career in prison breaking.
  He tunnelled out of Heidelberg prison camp and later hid among boxes on a horse-drawn cart to get away from Crefeld, each time being recaptured. Then, in Ströhen, Gilbert and several companions concealed themselves in a claustrophobically small space they had excavated under the floor of the bathhouse. They remained there for seventeen hours, while a fruitless search for them was carried out, and eventually emerged and successfully reached Holland.
  Meticulously told by Gilbert's great-nephew, the critically acclaimed intelligence historian Tony Insall, The Madness of Courage is a gripping true story about a remarkable man at a time before the Geneva Convention was signed, when conditions for prisoners of war were often appalling and the British War Office did little to help prisoners escape. Instead, Gilbert's family, assisted by French intelligence, gave him the support he needed to break out of captivity in an extraordinary feat of bravery, resilience and ingenuity.

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  Confessions of a Former Ivy...

  Thane Whitaker

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  Confessions of a Former Ivy League Rebel 
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