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  WWI - An Overview of the First...

  History Retold

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  Are you looking to learn more about the First World War? 
  WWI: An Overview of the First World War That Changed the World Forever is the perfect book to start with. 
  This book offers a comprehensive review of the First World War, beginning with an overview of the initial stages of the war, including the Western and Eastern fronts. It covers the main countries involved in the conflict, such as France, Russia, Germany, and Austria. 
  Learn how the use of submarines during the war had a major impact on the course of the conflict. 
  The book also looks at how the United States entered the war and how the Allied forces ultimately achieved victory. 
  This book is not just a factual look at the war, but also a look at the human suffering and casualties that were a result of such a devastating conflict. 
  The perfect book for readers looking to understand the consequences of war and appreciate the sacrifices of those who fought for peace. If you want to explore the history of WWI and gain a deeper understanding of its impact on the world, this is the book for you. 
  Don’t wait any longer. Pick up your copy today and start exploring the history of the war that changed the world forever.

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  Citizen of the World: Soon-Young...

  Soon-Young Yoon

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  From North Korean Refugee to the United Nations: A Courageous and Compassionate Memoir Soon-Young Yoon understood from an early age that people's destinies are connected to international events. This book is a collection of her reflections as a women's human rights advocate speaking up to end violence against women and change the world to ensure gender equality, sustainable development, and peace. Yoon has seen the struggle for human rights in all corners of the world, meeting with people in urban slums and the offices of the United Nations. She urges us to look at the world through women's eyes to understand why gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable populations, is essential to our collective good. In Citizen of the World, you'll be inspired by Yoon's stories on Ending violence against women and girls Finding the Earth's balance Claiming the right to social and economic development Portraits of great women leaders Collective voices that are changing the world Challenges working as a feminist anthropologist inside and outside the United Nations Written through the lens of an anthropologist, these essays reflect her belief that one needs to understand a wide range of issues to shape our common future. Students, academics, and activists in the fields of women's studies, international relations, anthropology, and social justice will find Citizen of the World both unique and eye-opening—and filled with hope for a better future for us all.

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  Living and Dying with Marcel Proust

  Christopher Prendergast

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  Living and Dying with Marcel Proust is the result of a lifetime's reading of, reflection on, and love for Proust's masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. 
   
   
   
  One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century fiction, Proust's In Search of Lost Time describes a unique journey, combining elements drawn from the timeless narratives of great expectations and lost illusions. In this lively and entertaining book, Christopher Prendergast traces that journey as it unfolds on an arc defined by the polarities in his title: living and dying. 
   
   
   
  At once a careful contemplation Proust's masterwork and an exploration of the rich sensory and impressionistic tapestry of a lived world, Living and Dying with Marcel Proust addresses such disparate Proustian obsessions as insomnia, food, digestion, color, addiction, memory, breath and breathing, breasts, snobbism, music, and humor. 
   
   
   
  Entertaining and erudite, Prendergast's book will surely become the companion for all listeners either about to reembark on Proust's three-million-word journey or setting out for the first time.

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  Marriage - A Lasting Love Story

  David K. Ewen, M. M.Ed.

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  Immediately following the tragedy of 9/11, the world changed.   Our testimony comes from the ashes of that change.  Many people have asked how the marriage to my wife has been so very happy from the beginning and lasted so long. The amazing testimony isn't related to how that happened, but rather when it happened. In the year that we met and got married it was a time that we would have most unlikely been married at all. We share tips, tricks, and techniques to make a marriage the way dreamed of on wedding days.  The dream of a lasting love story.

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  All-American Dogs - A History of...

  Andrew Hager

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  From historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager, comes a fond, fascinating, and often surprising look at the dogs who were the best friends of the presidents, featuring unforgettable photographs. 
   
  President Biden’s German shepherds, Major and the late Champ, are the latest in a long line of presidential dogs. Dating all the way back to George Washington, dogs have been constant companions to nearly all of America’s presidents. Of the past 46 presidents, 31 have had at least one dog at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. 
  Organized by historical eras, All-American Dogs will take readers through the captivating history of the White House’s four-legged friends, the impact they had on their owner-in-chiefs, and, ultimately, American history. From the assassination of President’s Lincoln’s dog after Lincoln’s own death to President’s Hoover’s Belgian shepherd, King Tut, who helped President Hoover win the election after appearing in a campaign photo, these furry members of the first family often had a lasting impact on the administrations that kept them. 
  As historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager will include original research and rare photographs from the National Archives to trace the history of America’s first dogs. From post-Revolutionary dogs, to Civil War era dogs, to Cold War dogs, Hager will show the differences and similarities of how our nation viewed man’s best friend. 
  Readers will learn not only past presidents’ dogs in each historical era, but also the cultural history of dogs as pets, and the ways in which Americans’ relationships with dogs has evolved over the past two centuries. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Sacred Tension - Rebuilding the...

  Martin Toe

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  Sacred Tension by Martin Toe 
  In a world that often pulls us in opposing directions-faith and doubt, action and stillness, tradition and progress-how do we find balance? Sacred Tension explores the delicate dance between spirituality and the struggles of everyday life, offering profound insights into the power of faith, resilience, and community. 
  With a voice that is both poetic and deeply personal, Martin Toe weaves together reflections, real-life stories, and timeless wisdom to guide readers through the complexities of living a purpose-driven life. Whether you're wrestling with spiritual questions, seeking deeper meaning, or looking for a fresh perspective on faith in modern times, this book offers a compelling roadmap to navigate the tension between the sacred and the secular. 
  For those yearning for a renewed sense of connection and clarity, Sacred Tension is more than a book-it's an invitation to embrace the beauty of life's contradictions and find strength in the in-between. 
  Perfect for readers of inspirational nonfiction, faith-based reflection, and spiritual growth.

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