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  Historical Mysteries -...

  John Harpoon

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  This book contains 9 mysterious cases and stories from real life: 
  - The Amelia Earhart Mystery 
  - The Shakespeare Conundrum 
  - Rewriting the History of the Black Death 
  - Royal Tragedy Revisited 
  - History's Most Eccentric Rulers 
  - History of Assassins 
  - The Most Enigmatic Woman in History 
  - The Most Fascinating Man in the World 
  - The Great Beyond

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  American Visions - The United...

  Edward L. Ayers

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  A revealing history of the formative period when voices of dissent and innovation defied power and created visions of America still resonant today. 
   
   
   
  The early decades of the nineteenth century saw the expansion of slavery, Native dispossession, and wars with Canada and Mexico. Mass immigration and powerful religious movements sent tremors through American society. But even as the powerful defended the status quo, others defied it: voices from the margins moved the center; eccentric visions altered the accepted wisdom, and acts of empathy questioned self-interest. Edward L. Ayers’s rich history examines the visions that moved Frederick Douglass, Margaret Fuller, the Native American activist William Apess, and others to challenge entrenched practices and beliefs. 
   
   
   
  Through decades of award-winning scholarship on the Civil War, Edward L. Ayers has himself ventured beyond the interpretative status quo to recover the range of possibilities embedded in the past as it was lived. Here he turns that distinctive historical sensibility to a period when bold visionaries and critics built vigorous traditions of dissent and innovation into the foundation of the nation. Those traditions remain alive for us today.

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  Trust Signals

  Scott Baradell

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  What is a trust signal?Let’s say you’re interested in a book you aren’t familiar with—this book, for example. Before you buy it, you wonder, “Can I trust this author?” Can you trust that their book will be worth your money and your time?The author, in turn, tries to prove their trustworthiness in a number of ways:An accomplished and relevant biographyGlowing praise from well-known people on the coverFive-star reviews on AmazonAcclaim on social media by people you followCoverage in news media outlets you know and respectThese are examples of trust signals, the points of evidence that individuals, companies, and brands use to win one another’s trust.Mastering these signals is the single best way to build, grow, and protect your brand in today’s post-truth world—where trust is the most precious commodity of all.

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  The World Itself - Consciousness...

  Ulf Danielsson, Carlos Fiolhais

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  Can we ever truly comprehend the universe before we fully understand consciousness and the wonders, and limits, of the mind? Ulf Danielsson, an acclaimed theoretical physicist who has dedicated his career to probing the deepest mysteries of nature, thinks not. As he dismantles the arguments of esteemed mathematicians and scientists, who would substitute their mathematical models for reality and equate the mind to a computer, he makes a lucid and passionate case that it is nature, full of beauty and meaning, which must compel us. In challenging established worldviews, he also takes a fresh look at major philosophical debates, including the notion of free will. Fearless, provocative, and witty, The World Itself is essential listening for anyone curious about the profound questions surrounding life, the universe, and everything.

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  End of World War II The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  After the successful amphibious invasion on D-Day in June 1944, the Allies began racing east toward Germany and liberating France along the way. The Allies had landed along a 50 mile stretch of French coast, and despite suffering 8,000 casualties on D-Day, over 100,000 still began the march across the western portion of the continent. By the end of August 1944, the German Army in France was shattered, with 200,000 killed or wounded and a further 200,000 captured. However, Adolf Hitler reacted to the news of invasion with glee, figuring it would give the Germans a chance to destroy the Allied armies that had water to their backs. As he put it, “The news couldn’t be better. We have them where we can destroy them.” While that sounds delusional in retrospect, it was Hitler’s belief that by splitting the Allied march across Europe in their drive toward Germany, he could cause the collapse of the enemy armies and cut off their supply lines.  
  Near the end of 1944, as Allied forces were pushing across the Pacific and edging ever closer to Japan, plans were drawn up to invade the Ryuku islands, the most prominent of them being Okinawa. Military planners anticipated that an amphibious campaign would last a week, but instead of facing 60,000 Japanese defenders as estimated, there were closer to 120,000 on the island at the beginning of the campaign in April 1945. The Battle of Okinawa was the largest amphibious operation in the Pacific theater, and it would last nearly 3 months and wind up being the fiercest in the Pacific theater during the war, with nearly 60,000 American casualties and over 100,000 Japanese soldiers killed. In addition, the battle resulted in an estimated 40,000-150,000 Japanese civilian casualties.

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  Brazil - From Colonization to...

  History Retold

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  In the delicate, intricate world of Brazil's history, the lives of individuals and the fate of nations are intertwined in a web of beauty and complexity. Our latest book is an exploration of Brazil's rich cultural heritage, a story that celebrates the beauty and diversity of this remarkable country. 
  Through its pages, readers will discover: 
  • Brazil's history and culture. 
  • A deep and insightful exploration of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped Brazil's history 
  • A celebration of the vibrant art, music, and literature of the Brazilian People.  
  Brazil has long been a source of inspiration for people around the world. Through this book, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of Brazil's cultural legacy. 
  So don't wait - order your copy today and dive into the the beauty and complexity of Brazil's remarkable culture and heritage.

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