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  World War II in 1945 - The...

  Editors Charles River

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  After resisting the German attack during the Battle of the Bulge, the Allied armies began advancing, and with that, the race to Berlin was truly on. While much has been written of the Battle of the Bulge, Okinawa, Midway, Stalingrad, and many other conflicts of the Second World War, the Battle for Berlin has remained in the shadows for many historians. Its importance in toppling Hitler cannot be denied, despite the fact that some thought its strategic value unnecessary to the war itself. The capture of the city and the red Soviet banner hanging victorious over the Reichstag is one of history’s most famous (an ominous) images. In the weeks it took for the Battle of Berlin to be fought, an American president passed away, a British Prime Minister had to make concessions he did not desire, a Russian leader fought his way into Western Europe to stay, and a German one took his own life. The battle’s implications would be felt for the next 50 years. 
  The Battle of Iwo Jima, code name “Operation Detachment,” is more of a misnomer than anything. It was fought as part of a large American invasion directed by steps toward the Japanese mainland, and it was more like a siege that lasted 36 days from February-March 1945, with non-stop fighting every minute. In fact, the iconic flag-raising photo was taken just four days into the battle, and as that picture suggests, the battle was not a pristine tactical event but an unceasing horror with no haven for protection.  
  Okinawa witnessed every conceivable horror of war both on land and at sea. American ground forces on Okinawa had to deal with bad weather (including a typhoon), anti-tank moats, barbed wire, mines, caves, underground tunnel networks, and fanatical Japanese soldiers who were willing to use human shields while fighting to the death. Allied naval forces supporting the amphibious invasion had to contend with Japan’s notorious kamikazes, suicide pilots who terrorized sailors.

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  The Rocket Years - How Your...

  Elizabeth Segran, Benjamin Schneer

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  The Defining Decade for the #Adulting generation—a book that blends storytelling and data to unpack the choices you make in your twenties, why they matter, and how to turn those critical years into a launchpad for the life you want. 
  We tend to think of our twenties as a playground for life: A time for low-consequence experimentation and delaying big decisions. But the truth is that while you’re muddling through those years—exploring new cities, dating the wrong people, hopping between jobs—a small shift in your flight path can mean the difference between landing on Mars or Saturn.  
  As the data shows, the choices we make (or put off) during this critical decade about our career, marriage, health, friends, even downtime have the greatest impact on how our lives play out. For example, did you know that people who marry between the ages of 28 and 32 have the lowest risk of divorce? And that the average 25 year old has 20 close friends, but this will shrink to 8 after age 40? And that most of us don’t acquire new hobbies after we hit our thirties? 
  Rather than prescribing one correct path (who are we kidding, there’s no such thing anyway!), Elizabeth Segran invites readers to think critically and holistically about the life they want to build. With signature warmth and humor, Segran is the guide we all wish we had to show us the way. Blending insightful anecdotes with research from economics, sociology, and political science, The Rocket Years is an empowering exploration of these exciting, confusing, wonderful years.

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  Vikings

  History Nerds

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  Few are those that have not heard of the fearsome Vikings and their daring exploits. These Northern seafarers, the scourge of the Middle Ages, left their mark on the world’s history in a grand fashion. Courageous, defiant, and driven by the desire for exploration, the Norsemen were the most feared of all Medieval conquerors. Many thought them invincible, and they held many struggling Christian nations in their sway. From Scotland, England, France, and Ireland, down to the shores of Spain and the Baltic, the Vikings left their undeniable mark. Brutal conquest was not the only tool of their trade: these men were able seafarers and great explorers. Vikings discovered and established colonies in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, and North America. Many agree that they were the first to set foot in the land we know today as Canada. All in all, the Vikings hold a vital role in the history of the world. Who knows how our world would look today if it weren’t for these grand Norsemen?

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  Kurbas - The Audio Drama

  Kateryna Onykiichuk, Jenny...

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  KURBAS – The Audio Drama is an immersive international audio drama exploring the legacy and artistic vision of Les Kurbas, one of the most radical innovators of 20th-century European theatre. Set during his imprisonment in a Soviet labor camp, the drama unfolds in the shadow of Kurbas’s approaching tragic fate while reflecting on broader questions of freedom, memory, and the role of art in times of political oppression. Blending historical research with poetic storytelling, KURBAS unfolds through powerful dialogues, rich sound design, and original music that functions as a narrative force, creating an experience that sits between audio drama, musical, and documentary. Recorded largely in Kyiv in 2025 under extraordinary circumstances, it carries the resonance of voices shaped by history, resilience, and artistic resistance. Performed by an international cast and created by a multidisciplinary creative team, KURBAS – The Audio Drama is a one-of-a-kind listening experience: cinematic, emotional, and deeply human. 
  Written by Kateryna Onykiichuk, Directed and Produced by Jenny Gherpelli. Music: Vakthang Kantaria, Sound Design: Odhrán O'Brien. With Alina Fabri.  
  www.kurbas.com

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  Voldemort - The Definitive Study...

  G.V. Candido-Beecher

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  Immerse yourself in the untold, blood-chilling history of the darkest wizard of all.You love Harry Potter and his enchanting adventures. You've followed along every painstaking step of his journey and know his story inside and out. But, you're curious about the darker side of this story. You've strayed into the menacing shadows around darker legends. You want to know the full story of Tom Marvolo Riddle.At first glance, Tom appears to be a one-dimensional character with very little development. After all, the Harry Potter series reveals only of a few chosen memories of Tom's life, shared for the sake of learning his weaknesses. Beneath the surface, however, there is the barest whisper, the most fleeting impression of something far deeper. Tom would prefer you refrain from peeking behind the facade of the fearsome, one-dimensional persona he's crafted (and annoyingly talks about in third person at times). But in Voldemort: An Unofficial Exploration, author Grace Candido-Beecher lays bare the darker aspects of the Harry Potter books, leading you headfirst into the shadows to discover the humanity of a man who desperately wants to be anything but human.

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  Early Christianity: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Did you know that Christianity has gone through many changes since its origin? 
  Over two thousand years ago, a Jewish man was born into a society in turmoil. It is impossible to tell the story of Christianity without understanding the man behind it. What were the lives of Jesus and his followers like? How were their words so impactful that they changed history and affected the lives of billions of people over the course of two thousand years? 
  Throughout the centuries, Christianity underwent a series of evolutions that engulfed many cultural traditions and ideas into its fold. But with such a wide variety of beliefs throughout Christendom, where did they all stem from, and how did they change over time? 
  In this audiobook, we will look at the time of Jesus from a historical viewpoint and also find out the truth about Christianity and what revolutionary changes occurred in the first few centuries AD. 
  You may be surprised to discover the truth about the following:Why the first-century Jews were so eagerly waiting for a savior and how they knew when he would arrive;Jesus’ origins and the historical and biblical events surrounding his birth;The heartbreaking terror that Jesus’ parents faced in his early years and the drastic life decision they were guided to make;Some of the compelling words Jesus spoke and why they drew so many people to him;The ideas that laid the foundation for Christianity;How the apostles and disciples carried on with their work after Jesus’ death and organized the first Christian congregations;What life was like for the early disciples; 
  You will also find a bonus chapter on how Christianity influenced art and had an impact on many creative minds. 
  Scroll up and click “add to cart” to find out the real history of early Christianity!

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