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  Fortunate Sons - The 120 Chinese...

  Matthew Miller, Liel Leibovitz

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  "With its surging storyline, extraordinary events, and depth of character, this gripping tale of 120 Chinese boys sent to America . . . reads more like a novel than an obscure slice of history." —Publishers Weekly, starred review 
   
   
   
  In 1872, China—ravaged by poverty, population growth, and aggressive European armies—sent 120 boys to America to learn the secrets of Western innovation. They studied at New England's finest schools and were driven by a desire for progress and reform. When anti-Chinese fervor forced them back home, the young men had to overcome a suspicious imperial court and a country deeply resistant to change in technology and culture. Fortunate Sons tells a remarkable story, weaving together the dramas of personal lives with the fascinating tale of a nation's endeavor to become a world power.

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  100 Big Ideas in Philosophy For...

  Sleep Smarty

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. One hundred of the most powerful ideas ever conceived by philosophers, gathered here to quiet your restless mind and carry you gently toward sleep. This carefully curated collection distills humanity's greatest intellectual breakthroughs into soothing, contemplative narration crafted specifically for bedtime listening. From Plato's theory of Forms and Aristotle's golden mean to Descartes' cogito, Kant's categorical imperative, and Nietzsche's eternal recurrence, each big idea unfolds in calm, digestible segments designed to engage your curiosity without stimulating anxious thought. Journey across the entire sweep of philosophy—ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, political thought, and the philosophy of mind—as gentle explanations transform dense concepts into a meditative stream of wonder. Explore the social contract, existential freedom, the problem of evil, utilitarian calculus, and the nature of consciousness through measured, unhurried delivery that occupies your mind just enough to prevent worry while allowing natural sleep to arrive. Perfect for philosophy students seeking passive review, curious minds exploring life's biggest questions, or anyone who finds comfort in thoughtful reflection before rest, this audiobook offers hours of enriching content structured for the drift into sleep. The systematic tour through Western and Eastern thought provides both genuine educational value and the ideal cognitive conditions for deep, restorative rest. Let the most profound ideas ever thought become your nightly pathway to peace.

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  Out of Formation Beyond Orders

  Callsign Murdock, Callsign Atlantic

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  Special forces team lead Murdock is known for being cold hearted, if he even had a heart that is. He speaks to as few people as possible and more often than not is hiding in his office to avoid the daily banter on base. That is until he is assigned a new recruit. Atlantic has been passed from team to team, each trainer more frustrated than the last. If Murdock can't train him, he's out of the force altogether. So now he is determined to prove Atlantic can't handle the stress of being on the force, while the jaded veteran contends with the pain of his past. Can Atlantic break through the defenses Murdock has put up, or will he be cast aside, known as the untrainable recruit? 

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  Carolingian Empire - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Carolingian Empire, which existed from 800 to 888, was a dominant force in western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages. Founded by the Carolingian dynasty, this empire emerged from the Frankish kingdom, which had been ruled by this lineage since 751 and included control over the Lombards in Italy starting in 774. The empire's significance was amplified when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne, the Frankish king, as emperor in Rome on Christmas Day in 800, marking a pivotal moment in the attempt to reestablish a western counterpart to the Roman Empire. This event not only solidified Charlemagne's power but also laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the Holy Roman Empire. 
  At its zenith, the Carolingian Empire stretched across a vast expanse, covering approximately 1,112,000 square kilometers (429,000 square miles) and supporting a population estimated between 10 to 20 million people. Charlemagne's reign was characterized by military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural revival, known as the Carolingian Renaissance, which fostered the preservation and promotion of learning and the arts. 
  However, the empire faced challenges after the death of Emperor Louis the Pious in 840. A civil war erupted among his heirs, leading to the Treaty of Verdun in 843, which partitioned the empire into three distinct kingdoms. Although one monarch was still recognized as emperor, his authority was significantly limited, confining his power mainly to his own realm. This division undermined the unity that Charlemagne had worked hard to establish.

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  Victory in Europe - The Allies'...

  Karen Farrington

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  Operation Overlord was one of the greatest ever military offensives, working to free Europe from the yoke of Nazism. 
   
  Starting with the landings on D-Day, Victory in Europe traces the Allied struggle to create a foothold in "Fortress Europe". Overcoming initial setbacks, the final crossing of the Rhine and the advance into Germany changed the course of European history forever. This gripping story is told from the perspective of the service men at the centre of the operation, and how their bravery and doggedness made the defeat of Hitler's hordes possible. 
   
  Victory in Europe is a thrilling read on the final offensive push against Adolf Hitler. 
   
  Features: 
  - Normandy landings 
  -The liberation of Paris 
  -Battle of the Bulge 
  - The fall of Berlin 
  - VE Day

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  History of Space Race The -...

  Onofre Quezada

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The History of Space Race is a fascinating journey through one of the most exciting and decisive competitions of the 20th century: the space race. This book tells how the United States and the Soviet Union, during the Cold War, took their rivalry beyond Earth to conquer the cosmos. From the launch of Sputnik in 1957 to man's landing on the moon in 1969, you'll discover the technological advances, scientific achievements, and historic moments that changed humanity's perception of the universe. 
   
  A story filled with challenges, triumphs, and risks that shows how ambition, politics, and science came together to open the doors of space to humanity.

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