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  Good Morning Hope - A True Story...

  Argita Zalli, Detina Zalli

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  Born in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. Their parents scrimped and sacrificed, committed to giving them a better life. But then the unthinkable happened. In 1997, the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war. The twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland. Their parents had to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures—not to mention their very lives. 
   
   
   
  It took over two years for the Zalli family to escape. After several dangerous attempts, they finally made it to England, where the thirteen-year-old twins believed everything would be much better. They soon found out otherwise. Now refugees, with little more than the clothes on their backs, the girls were mercilessly bullied and constantly afraid they would be sent back to Albania, and their parents would be sent to jail. Still, the twins persevered and learned how to navigate their harsh new reality. When tragedy struck yet again, the girls had to come to terms with the high price they had all paid to survive. 
   
   
   
  In Good Morning, Hope, Argita and Detina share their harrowing story of courage and resilience. It was the strength of their family, particularly the sisters' unique, unbreakable bond as twins, that nurtured and sustained them throughout their perilous ordeal.

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  The Hidden Billionaires Behind...

  Marcus Sterling

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Who really controls the global economy and shapes world events from behind closed doors? Marcus Sterling pulls back the curtain on the secretive billionaires whose influence extends far beyond their publicly known business empires. This fascinating audiobook explores how ultra-wealthy individuals and families quietly direct politics, media, technology, and finance while remaining invisible to most ordinary people. Discover the interconnected networks of power that link seemingly unrelated corporations, foundations, and government institutions in surprising ways. Sterling investigates how strategic philanthropy, media ownership, and political donations create outsized influence over public policy and cultural narratives that shape society. Learn about the private meetings, exclusive clubs, and informal agreements that shape everything from interest rates to election outcomes worldwide. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this guide reveals patterns of control that mainstream sources rarely discuss openly. Understand how wealth concentration threatens democratic institutions and what this means for ordinary citizens everywhere. Whether you are interested in economics, politics, or simply want to understand how power really operates in the modern world, this audiobook provides crucial perspective. Sterling avoids conspiracy theories while presenting documented facts about legitimate but hidden influence networks. Essential listening for anyone who wants to see beyond surface-level explanations of how our world actually functions.

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  Tutan Hamen And The Discovery Of...

  Howard Carter

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  “First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for several years and had reluctantly backed this final season: “At last have made wonderful discovery in Valley; a magnificent tomb with seals intact.” 
   
  The subsequent opening of Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s long untouched tomb and its burial chamber—and the dissemination of its treasures through photography, film, and traveling exhibitions—would captivate the world and transform a young Egyptian king whose reign was brief and little remembered into an icon of ancient mysteries. 
   
  Because Tutankhamun’s tomb was largely undisturbed—there are indications it was robbed a couple of times in antiquity but then restored—it offered a rare view into ancient Egypt and its faith, culture, and funerary rites. Stories about its discovery and the gradual uncovering of its artifacts made front-page news across the globe, with reporters marveling at each opulently adorned statue and alabaster vase. On December 22, 1922, The New York Times published a first-hand account in which the author wrote: “No finer human interest story, no more thrilling drama, no greater archaeological revelations could be summoned from history or the most vivid imagination than is told by the mute objects in this tomb of King Tutankhamen.” 
   
  Howard Carter was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun in November 1922, the best-preserved pharaonic tomb ever found in the Valley of the Kings. This is his story!

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  The Physician's Daughter - The...

  Martha Conway

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  A compelling novel of female perseverance and the role of women in society set in the aftermath of the American Civil War. For readers of Tracey Chevalier and The Second Mrs ThistlewoodIn a world made for men, can one pioneering woman break free from tradition and walk a new path?  It is 1865, the American Civil War has just ended, and 18-year old Vita Tenney is determined to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a country doctor like her father. But when her father tells her she must get married instead, Vita explores every means of escape - and finds one in the person of war veteran Jacob Culhane. Damaged by what he's seen in battle and with all his family gone, Jacob is seeking investors for a fledgling business. Then he meets Vita - and together they hatch a plan that should satisfy both their desires.Months later, Vita seemingly has everything she ever wanted. But alone in a big city and haunted by the mistakes of her past, she wonders if the life she always thought she wanted was too good to be true. When love starts to compete with ambition, what will come out on top?From the author of The Floating Theatre, The Physician's Daughter is the story of two people trying to make their way in a world that is struggling to escape its past. 'Completely charming' Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock on The Floating Theatre

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  Verity or the Art of Lying Well

  Marcus Reed

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  In an age obsessed with truth, this book dares to ask whether honesty has ever been what we really wanted. Verity, or the Art of Lying Well is a provocative reflection on storytelling, psychology, and the illusions we choose to believe. Through the lens of one of the most controversial thrillers of the decade, it examines why deception feels so irresistible — in fiction, in love, and in life. Blending philosophy and narrative insight, it reveals how every story is a negotiation between belief and desire, and how the best lies often tell the deepest truths. A book for readers who love thrillers but crave something more: a mirror held up to their own need to be deceived.

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  The Forgive for Good Recovery...

  Lyndon Harris, PhD Frederic...

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  If you struggle with substance use, you're far from alone. Studies show that alcohol and drug addiction has reached epidemic levels. If you've tried traditional treatments—only to relapse—perhaps it's time for a new approach. This workbook will help you heal the underlying drivers of substance abuse and empower your long-term recovery. 
   
   
   
  Grounded in decades of research and written by a team of Stanford University mental health researchers and psychologists, this evidence-based workbook offers a proven-effective method for lasting recovery from drug and alcohol abuse—forgiveness. Through the practice of forgiveness—both toward yourself and others who may have contributed to past traumas—you'll learn to heal the pain at the root of your addiction and look toward the future with renewed hope and optimism. 
   
   
   
  In order to truly heal from addiction, you must first heal the emotional pain and trauma that drive your substance use. By forgiving yourself and others for past mistakes or offenses, you'll feel less burdened and more open to life's possibilities. You'll also gain the clarity needed to truly beat your addiction and thrive. If you're ready to begin your journey toward lasting recovery, let this be your road map.

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