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  The New York Hot Dog King - From...

  Dan Rossi

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  Thirty years ago, life was good for Dan Rossi, the “Pushcart King” who was living the American Dream. Today, the quintessential New Yorker sleeps in his van in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York. He sells hot dogs and is known as “The New York Hot Dog King.” This compelling memoir is about one man who stood alone against Donald J. Trump and Rudy Giuliani to defend the rights of disabled veterans in a city that lost its moral compass. Learn how Dan Rossi, an ordinary man who grew up in a poor Bronx neighborhood refused to cross the line into the world of destruction and vengeance and went from rags to riches to less than rags in a battle of character and honor.

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  The Beatles - Yoga Secrets

  Radha Krsna Das

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  In 1968, the Beatles trekked to a remote, mysterious, and beautiful part of India known as Rishikesh, or the valley of the saints. For literally thousands of years, this remote riverside valley has been a magnet for advanced yogis, mystics, and seekers of truth. In 1968, it was the absolute zenith of all of this and the pop world as well. It was here the Beatles wrote dozens of now iconic songs while meditating at the feet of the lauded spiritual master. Along with many of the world's most celebrated people, the group once again led the way as innovators in not only music, but innate spirituality as well. Fifty years later, we remember the group's bold trek and artistic accomplishment in this inspirational audio biography from Beatles author and historian Geoffrey Giuliano. The Maharishi, the Beatles, and friends tell their own story in this one-of-a-kind celebration of a magical time gone by. If you are a fan of the Beatles and love their music, you have to have this extended, in-depth look at the birth of The Beatles' White Album. In 1992 Geoffrey Giuliano was asked if he would do an exclusive interview with the Maharishi in Switzerland. The author readily agreed as the reclusive spiritual master almost never met the press and he was embarking on an ambitious program of mass meditation to try to purify vast areas of the United States. After a great deal of negotiation, the two finally got together on Christmas Eve and had a prolonged, stirring conversation that is documented here. In addition, the Maharishi was joined by the late world-class magician Doug Henning. Put together with a chronological, historical narration by Giuliano, here is your chance to go one on one with one of the greatest spiritual minds of our time. This is the complete, exhaustive, untold story of the Beatles and the Maharishi, circa 1968.

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  Tenth Army Commander - The World...

  Christopher L. Kolakowski

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  Finalist, 2024 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards"...an outstanding volume, which is extremely beneficial for two key reasons. First, it adds significantly to one’s understanding of the Battle of Okinawa and to the operations of the Alaska Defense Command. Second, it provides readers with an opportunity to become acquainted or to greatly improve their understanding of Buckner." — Military Review
  
  Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was a major figure of the Pacific War, both for his command in Alaska and in his key role heading Tenth Army during the Battle of Okinawa in the spring of 1945. Buckner was the senior U.S. officer killed by enemy fire in World War II when Japanese artillery cut him down on June 18, 1945, one month shy of his 59th birthday. The shelling ended a remarkable life – son of a Confederate Lieutenant General and governor of Kentucky, the “Child of the Democracy” in the 1896 Presidential election campaign, educated at West Point, myriad service as a student and instructor at various Army posts and schools from 1917 to 1936, command in Alaska from 1940 to 1944, and ultimately of Tenth Army from 1944 to his death.
  
  General Buckner kept a diary covering the period from January 1, 1944 to June 17, 1945, which has never been fully published until now. Buckner made notes every day, often in great detail; his chief of staff thought Buckner wanted to write a memoir after the war, but the papers were scattered after his death. In addition to the Okinawa material, Buckner’s diaries discuss his departure from Alaska and service in Hawaii as Tenth Army commander. Topics include his daily life in wartime Hawaii, troop training, comments on war events, gossip, notes on his travels to Guam and the Philippines, and his role in the Smith vs Smith controversy after the Battle of Saipan. The diary text is augmented by letters from General Buckner to his wife Adele during March to June 1945, and a letter from the Tenth Army Chief of Staff to Adele detailing Buckner's death.
  
  Tenth Army Commander is an important account from a too-long-silent voice among Pacific War leaders.

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  Devotion - A Memoir

  Anonymous

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  In her midforties and settled into the responsibilities and routines of adulthood, Dani Shapiro found herself with more questions than answers. Was this all life was—a hodgepodge of errands, dinner dates, e-mails, meetings, to-do lists? What did it all mean? 
  Having grown up in a deeply religious and traditional family, Shapiro had no personal sense of faith, despite repeated attempts to create a connection to something greater. Feeling as if she was plunging headlong into what Carl Jung termed "the afternoon of life," she wrestled with self-doubt and a searing disquietude that would awaken her in the middle of the night. Set adrift by loss—her father's early death; the life-threatening illness of her infant son; her troubled relationship with her mother—she had become edgy and uncertain. At the heart of this anxiety, she realized, was a challenge: What did she believe? Spurred on by the big questions her young son began to raise, Shapiro embarked upon a surprisingly joyful quest to find meaning in a constantly changing world. The result is Devotion: a literary excavation to the core of a life. 
  In this spiritual detective story, Shapiro explores the varieties of experience she has pursued—from the rituals of her black hat Orthodox Jewish relatives to yoga shalas and meditation retreats. A reckoning of the choices she has made and the knowledge she has gained, Devotion is the story of a woman whose search for meaning ultimately leads her home. Her journey is at once poignant and funny, intensely personal—and completely universal.

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  Thomas Hardy - The True Story of...

  Liam Dale

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  Would you like to explore the life of the renowned author Thomas Hardy but lack the time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals on an hour-long historical journey through his life. 
   
  Thomas Hardy, a 19th-century author and poet, penned some of the most enduring stories in literary history. He vividly depicted the Dorset countryside, drawing inspiration from his rural upbringing, and addressed the societal conflicts of Victorian England, challenging class divisions and the influence of an unyielding clergy. 
   
  In works like "Far from the Madding Crowd", "The Return of the Native", and "Tess of the D’Urbervilles", Hardy created literary masterpieces. Yet, behind the facade of a respectable elderly gentleman, he grappled with emotional turmoil, revealing the depths of his soul through his poetry. 
   
  Step into the settings of his novels, inspired by his life experiences and the landscapes he inhabited, both rural and urban. 
   
  This journal offers: 
  - Insights into Hardy's life from start to finish 
  - Exploration of his family life and residences 
  - Contextual quotes from his poetry, shedding light on his life 
  - The influence of his living environments on his literary settings 
  - Exploration of his affair and the guilt stemming from his first wife's death

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  My Favourite Bible Stories

  Kelly-Jade Nicholls, Sarah Fletcher

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  My Favourite Bible Stories: For Children Around the World takes the child through the most exciting adventures found in the Bible. Each illustrated story reveals the character and nature of a loving and active Father God. 
  My Favourite Bible Storiesis written in a child friendly and dynamic way to encourage and support children in developing their relationship with God through the bible. At the end of each story they will enjoy the Have a Think, Have a Go and Have a Prayer sections to encourage exploration and prayers that will deepen the connection to the story, its characters and key message. 
  Bringing together two highly gifted creatives, with the beautifully vibrant and animated illustrations of Kelly-Jade Nicholls, the stories come to life in an engaging way that all children can relate to. She captures the authenticity of where these stories are told through the characters like no other children’s bible. 
  The stories, written by Sarah Fletcher, bring the child’s imagination to life with a fun and easy to read style, told in a way that will spark their interest to find out more. 
  Containing over 50 stories from both the Old and New Testament, this new children’s bible will help children from diverse backgrounds get a fun, unique and engaging look at the world and its characters from Biblical times. 
  Parents, teachers, pastors, and children will love My Favourite Bible Stories in this new and exciting visual and narrative presentation of the bible for children. 
  · Contains 23 Old Testament Stories. 
  · Contains 33 New Testament Stories. 
  · Has Have a Think, Have a Go and Have a Pray sections at the end of each story. 
  · Written in an easy-to-read style that parents and children will enjoy. 
  · Full colour illustrations in a style that is dynamic and engaging. 
  · Reveals the character and nature of a loving Father God. 
  Kelly-Jade Nicholls My Favourite Bible Stories is a top choice for parents and educators looking for engaging Christian content for kids and young adults. This latest addition to the children's nonfiction genre is a testament to Nicholls talent for creating compelling and educational narratives. 
  For fans of Belinda N. Mays (I Am), Arlisha Norwood (Black Heroes), Tim Thornborough (Deborah and the Very Big Battle), Misty Black (I Am a Precious Child of God), and Cottage Door Press (365 Bible Stories and Prayers). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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