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  Killer in the House - Ten Days...

  Kathryn Canavan

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  A meticulously researched page-turner about one of the Philadelphia suburbs' most shocking twentieth-century crimes. A gunman broke into Jack and Peggy Abt's house moments after the last family member left for the day. He took a seat in the living room and waited for eleven hours. 
   
  People expect things to go bump in the night, but, in 1976, most adults never fretted a stranger would invade the sanctity of their home in the middle of the day. Six people walked through the kitchen door one by one that afternoon, all expecting nothing more than a Friday night fish fry. The killer leaped out from behind the living room wall over and over and over and over and over and over again. He fired at them at a distance of less than eighteen inches. After each murder, he dragged the body to the basement. Then he sped back upstairs to tidy up for his next victim. 
   
  This story from a news reporter who was on the scene ninety minutes after the killer slipped away is built from autopsy reports, prison records, IQ tests, trial transcripts, the killer's own eidetic confession, interviews with witnesses, and the author's experiences covering the case. With that research, it was possible to reconstruct the six murders, minute by minute. Tension builds as the six innocent victims turn the kitchen doorknob at 3:30, 4:15, 4:40, 5:15, 6:10 and at 6:30.

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  Who killed Napoléon? 10 New...

  Gérard Lucotte, Philippe Bornet

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  “Let the muse of history be silent, and make way for genetics.” Jean Tulard. 
  “Fascinating.” Jean-Noël Fabiani, Professor Emeritus, Chair of the History of Medicine. 
  
  Until recent years, many mysteries and rumors have surrounded Napoleon. Was Napoleon's body taken by the British and placed in Westminster Abbey? Was he poisoned with arsenic? Did he die of hereditary stomach cancer, as the English claimed, or of hepatitis and dysentery rampant on that unhealthy island? Was Napoleon III descended from the Emperor? Did the Emperor's physician remove Napoleon's penis after his death on St. Helena in 1821?
  To answer these and many other questions, Professor Gérard Lucotte spent twelve years working on this subject. He was commissioned by Prince Charles Napoléon (a descendant of the Emperor, through the branch descended from Jérôme Bonaparte, the Emperor's youngest brother) and Count Walewski (a descendant of Napoleon the First’s natural son) to work on Napoléon's DNA. Thanks to his genetics laboratory and electron microscope, he has achieved a gigantic feat that will astound all Napoleon enthusiasts.

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  Jewish Legends of the Patriarchs...

  Various Ancient Jewish Writers,...

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  What if ancient storytellers whispered fuller portraits of Adam, Noah, and Moses—waiting for you to listen? 
  The Jewish Legends of the Patriarchs & Prophets audiobook lifts timeless midrashic adventures off the page with engaging narration and rhythmic prose. Journey through: 
  •	The Book of Jasher – Expansive episodes that flesh out Genesis and Exodus. 
  •	Ladder of Jacob – A celestial ascent through seven shimmering heavens. 
  •	Joseph and Asenath – A dramatic love story of faith and transformation. 
  •	Lives of the Prophets – Brief yet powerful sketches of Israel’s greatest voices. 
  Hear the patriarchs wrestle angels, prophets behold fiery visions, and sages unveil cosmic mysteries—stories that once echoed in synagogue courts and candle-lit homes.  
  Immerse yourself in a sonic pilgrimage through the legends that kept Jewish hope alive across centuries.

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  Resistance to Imperialism - How...

  Arlo Holders

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  Imperialism, a system of domination and exploitation, has shaped the course of human history for centuries. At its core, imperialism refers to the policy of a nation extending its power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Colonization, often considered its most aggressive form, involves the establishment of control over a foreign territory, exploiting its resources, and subjugating its people. The roots of imperialism date back to ancient civilizations, but the most notable period of imperial expansion occurred between the 15th and early 20th centuries, driven by European powers such as Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal. 
  The Age of Exploration, beginning in the late 15th century, marked the beginning of a new era of European imperialism. With the development of advanced navigational technologies, European nations sought to expand their empires by discovering new trade routes and territories. Colonization became intertwined with economic ambition, as European countries sought access to valuable resources like gold, spices, and sugar. The discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1492 marked the start of extensive European colonization in the Western Hemisphere, followed by the establishment of colonies in Asia and Africa. 
  The motivations for colonization were multifaceted. Economically, European nations sought to control trade routes and establish lucrative colonies that could supply raw materials, which would fuel the industrial revolutions in Europe. Politically, nations pursued imperialism as a way to enhance their power and prestige on the world stage. Colonization also provided a solution to domestic issues, such as overpopulation and unemployment, by offering new lands for settlement and economic opportunity.

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  Survival 101: The Essential...

  Gordon Barr

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  Survival 101: The Essential Guide to Surviving Disasters and Other Natural Disasters, Learn Everything You Need to Know On How You Can Prepare and Survive DisastersWe all have no idea when a disaster will strike. It can happen any time, anywhere and no one will be able to foresee it. That's why it is crucial that you be prepared when it strikes. There are places that are more prone to disasters or other natural calamities but the truth is, with all the climate changes and other man-made disasters, nothing and nowhere is safe anymore. Places that didn't use to experience flooding are suddenly finding themselves underwater when there's a deluge of rain.This audiobook will teach you all about disaster preparedness so you and your family will be able to survive in case it happens. You will know the things you need to prepare, the skills you need to learn and what to do in case you have to evacuate. In this audiobook, you will learn about the following topics:-What is a Disaster?-Creating a Disaster Plan For Your Family-A Disaster Kit-Helping Your Children in a Crises-Watch or Warning-Disasters and People with Disabilities-How to Create a Support System-What If You Must Evacuate-First Aid for First Response-Food Stores-What About Your Pets in an Emergency-Medical Emergencies-Safety Proofing Your Home-Disaster Insurance -What You Should Carry In Your CarIf you have not experienced any type of disaster, consider yourself lucky because every year, nearly 200 million people are impacted by natural disasters and other 99,000 are killed. But there is no telling when a disaster will strike so it is better to be prepared at all times. If you want to learn all the vital information in order to survive disasters, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  A Biography of Isambard Kingdom...

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  The year is 1806 – a baby boy has just been born in a small English coastal town. This child was born into a world without the lightbulb, without cars; a world in which only two years previously mankind had discovered that steam could be used to power a locomotive engine. This was a time of rapid change – the industrial revolution was beginning and one of the world's greatest and most inventive minds was about to make history. 
   
  He would become one of the leading figures of this new technological age, helping to bring the world out of the darkness of the previous centuries, and into a new era of progress. 
   
  He was a visionary – an engineer and inventor of unparalleled ingenuity and ambition. With his railway projects he would conquer rivers, mountains, and vast stretches of land. His oceanic projects would produce the largest and most powerful ships the world had ever seen – helping thousands of people to bridge the continents and bringing mankind closer than ever before. His architectural projects would serve as testament to the ingenuity of mankind and would stamp his legacy upon the landscape. But his legacy endures in more than his constructions and inventions – his genius would come to inspire whole generations of new engineers, architects, and scientists – his legacy lives on all around us. 
   
  So, join us now, as we trace his story from its very beginnings – join us on an exploration of the life and times of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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