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  Puzzles and Conundrums - The...

  John Harpoon

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  This book is a bundle of several titles which are: 
  - Dawn's Dilemma: Waking up in the morning is supposed to be a fresh start—a chance to begin anew, to seize the day. But for many, it is instead a moment of resistance, a time when the comfort of the bed feels more appealing than the promise of a productive day ahead. This paradox, where the desire to be productive and successful clashes with the reluctance to rise from sleep, is at the heart of what I call the "Awakening Paradox." 
  - The Ultimate Enigma: The story of this enigma begins with a seemingly ordinary event that spiraled into an extraordinary mystery, captivating the minds of people across the globe. What started as an unexplained disappearance soon transformed into one of the most perplexing and widely discussed mysteries in recorded history. The vanishing of this individual—or object, depending on the version of the story one hears—left behind only traces of confusion, a scattering of evidence, and no clear answers. 
  - The Emperor's Edge: Napoleon Bonaparte's journey from a modest Corsican background to one of history's greatest military leaders is nothing short of remarkable. Born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, a French territory that had only recently been acquired from the Genoese, Napoleon’s early years were shaped by the turbulent political climate of his homeland.  
  - The Shadow Agents: Covert operations are a cornerstone of modern intelligence and national security strategies. They are defined by their secrecy and the fact that they are often conducted in a manner that prevents any overt acknowledgment of their existence. In essence, covert operations are activities undertaken by government agencies, intelligence services, or other organizations to influence events or gather information while keeping their involvement hidden from the public eye.

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  The Unraveling - Reflections on...

  Bob Bauer, Jon Meacham

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  Essential for anyone interested in modern American politics, get the book that former President Barack Obama on X calls "a deeply thoughtful book" and says, "couldn't be a more timely read." 
   
   
   
  Part memoir, part rumination on the declining moral compass of the American political class, The Unraveling is the first book to place restoring political ethics at the center of the renewal of American democracy. Politics is a brutal game, but Bauer asks where does the line fall between the "hardball" of politics and attacks on the very foundation of democracy? Looking back on foryt-six years in the political arena, Bauer tries to better grasp what has gone wrong and to understand what shaped his own decisions and actions. He offers anecdotes, perspectives, and insights that are vitally relevant in our world today, including efforts in 2020 (and 2024) to defend our democratic system of elections from attack and distrust, and the struggles with social media, such as Meta, to combat disinformation in a post-truth politics. He writes about the various personal experiences along the way—the highs, the lows, and the absurd. Bauer presents a smart and serious look at our political culture and the role that he has played in shaping it. The Unraveling will be essential for anyone interested in American politics of the last fifty years—and the next.

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  Barefoot in the Hills - A...

  E. M. Link

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  Step into a Journey of Heartwarming Americana 
   
  Imagine the lush, rolling hills of Pennsylvania, where a young girl runs free, her feet kissing the earth with every step. Barefoot in the Hills: A Country Girl's Tale is your personal invitation to walk alongside Emily, whose story unfolds with the wild spirit of nature itself. 
   
  Born into a life that threads through the seasons, Emily's early years blossom with pure, childlike wonder. As a tomboy deeply connected to her older brother and the land that holds their childhoods, her heart beats to the rhythm of the countryside. Dive into her adventures across the family farm, where fireflies dance and creeks murmur secrets only a country girl would understand. 
   
  When a profound loss calls her back to her roots, Emily must grapple with the essence of who she has become. As she rebuilds the bridge between her past and present, you will feel the resilience of her spirit and the strength of the bonds that tie her to the hills of her heritage. 
   
  Each chapter of her life—meticulously chronicled in these pages—brings new adventures, relationships, and personal growth. As Emily treads the delicate balance between preservation and change, Barefoot in the Hills offers not just a story, but a sensory experience. Embrace the lessons of living close to nature, discover heartfelt traditions, and indulge in the comfort of rural recipes. 
   
  Join Emily as she shares her tale with a new generation, her barefoot journey lingering in the soul like the eternal hills that made her. It's an epic for anyone who's ever yearned for simplicity, for love, and for a place to call home.

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  Short Stories Set on Holiday - A...

  John Buchan

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  The expected joy that a few days in a different setting can, and most probably will, make is one of life’s most pleasant pleasures.  Usually.  But in this volume our classic authors including John Buchan, Edith Wharton, E M Delafield, M R James and a host of others really do seem to want to make some of those few days of indolent pleasure into something rather unpleasant. 
   
  1 - Short Stories Set on Holiday  - An Introduction 
  2 - Roman Fever by Edith Wharton 
  3 - The Golden Honeymoon by Ring Lardner 
  4 - An Alpine Divorce by Robert Barr 
  5 - No Man's Land by John Buchan 
  6 - Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad by M R James 
  7 - The Blank Cheque by Lewis Carroll 
  8 - A Little Holiday by Oswald Sickert 
  9 - Strychnine for Village Dogs by Arthur Gask 
  10 - The Green Bowl by Sarah Orne Jewett 
  11 - The Vampire by Jan Neruda 
  12 - Holiday Group by E M Delafield 
  13 - Christmas Eve at a Cornish Manor House by Clara Venn 
  14 - The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet

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  Who is Jeff Bezos? - The Steps...

  Phil Cooper

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  Are You Ready to Learn from the Richest and Most Successful Man Ever? Jeff Bezos is the Man to Learn from. 
  Jeff Bezos isn’t your typical entrepreneur turned billionaire. He could have easily been wealthy and famous for his accomplishments on Wall Street. However, when Bezos saw a glimpse of the Internet’s potential, he jumped on the wagon, only to rule the industry one day. 
  Jeff Bezos had created Amazon from scratch, a company we all rely on today for purchasing almost everything. What started as an online book store is now an e-commerce giant, thanks to Bezos’ unbeatable confidence and relentless drive. The risk-taker did what he promised and turned his dreams into a vision, his vision into goals, and goals into achievements. 
  Let’s learn from the book about his struggles, his achievements, and what he has said about succeeding in any industry and standing out from the crowd.

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  Thomas Hardy - The True Story of...

  Liam Dale

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  Would you like to explore the life of the renowned author Thomas Hardy but lack the time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals on an hour-long historical journey through his life. 
   
  Thomas Hardy, a 19th-century author and poet, penned some of the most enduring stories in literary history. He vividly depicted the Dorset countryside, drawing inspiration from his rural upbringing, and addressed the societal conflicts of Victorian England, challenging class divisions and the influence of an unyielding clergy. 
   
  In works like "Far from the Madding Crowd", "The Return of the Native", and "Tess of the D’Urbervilles", Hardy created literary masterpieces. Yet, behind the facade of a respectable elderly gentleman, he grappled with emotional turmoil, revealing the depths of his soul through his poetry. 
   
  Step into the settings of his novels, inspired by his life experiences and the landscapes he inhabited, both rural and urban. 
   
  This journal offers: 
  - Insights into Hardy's life from start to finish 
  - Exploration of his family life and residences 
  - Contextual quotes from his poetry, shedding light on his life 
  - The influence of his living environments on his literary settings 
  - Exploration of his affair and the guilt stemming from his first wife's death

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