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  Voices from the Grave - Two...

  Ed Moloney

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  A candid and brutal account of murder, abduction, and violence during the Troubles in Northern Ireland—from two men on opposite sides of the conflict. 
   
  After 'the long war' in Ireland came to an end, very few paramilitary leaders on either side spoke openly about their role in that bloody conflict, but in Voices from the Grave, two leading figures from opposing sides reveal their involvement in bombings, shootings and killings on one condition: that their stories were kept secret until after their deaths. In extensive interviews given to researchers from Boston College, Brendan Hughes and David Ervine spoke with astonishing openness about their turbulent, violent lives. 
   
  Hughes was a legend in the Republican movement. An 'operator', a gun-runner and mastermind of some of the most savage IRA violence of the Troubles, he was a friend and close ally of Gerry Adams and was by his side during the most brutal years of the conflict.  
   
  This audiobook is expertly read by Connor Dunne, with audio engineering by Stuart Wise. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

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  The Wolves at the Door - The...

  Judith L. Pearson

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  This WWII espionage biography brings "one of America's greatest spies back to life" in a "story of derring-do and white knuckles suspense" (Patrick O'Donnell, author of Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs) 
  Virginia Hall left her comfortable Baltimore roots in 1931 with dreams of becoming a Foreign Service Officer, but her gender—and her wooden leg—kept her from pursuing politics. As Hitler advanced across Europe, she put her gift for languages to use with the British Special Operations Executive, a secret espionage organization. She was soon deployed to occupied France, where she located drop zones, helped prisoners of war flee to England, and secured safe houses for agents. 
  Soon, wanted posters appeared throughout France, offering a reward for Hall's capture. By 1942, Hall had to flee France via the only route possible: an arduous hike on foot through the frozen Pyrénées Mountains. Upon her return to England, the American espionage organization, the Office of Special Services, recruited her and sent her back to France disguised as an old peasant woman. While there, she was responsible for killing 150 German soldiers and capturing 500 others. Sabotaging communications and directing resistance activities, her brave work helped change the course of the war.

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  The Eloquent Mindset - Enhance...

  Manjul Tewari

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  In this guide, "The Eloquent Mindset," the author intertwines the art of captivating communication with crucial life skills, specially tailored for young minds and teens, igniting a path toward self-assured success, 
  With a profound focus on life skills for teens, the book is an all-encompassing resource, imparting invaluable tools for both personal and academic realms. "The Eloquent Mindset" imparts: 
  Master powerful presentation skills and learn influential speaking strategies to captivate audiences. 
  Learn how to deliver engaging presentations and overcome stage fright with powerful speaking strategies. 
  What Readers Will Gain from the Book: 
  - Enhanced Oratory Skills: Master the art of engaging oratory, crafting speeches that resonate and inspire. 
  - Confidence in Public Speaking: Develop the confidence to conquer any stage, transforming public speaking into an empowering endeavour. 
  "The Eloquent Mindset" is a culmination of proven methodologies, timeless wisdom, and contemporary insights, amalgamating the teachings of renowned experts such as Leil Lowndes and her seminal work on communication. 
  Whether speaking to one or thousands, "The Eloquent Mindset" promises to unlock the doors to unbridled self-confidence, profound influence, and enduring charisma. 
  Don't let the opportunity slip away. Purchase "The Eloquent Mindset" today and pave your path to unrivalled success, impactful communication, and unapologetic charisma. 
  Let the words within these pages be your catalyst for transformation. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey of self-discovery and impactful communication prowess.

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  Through the Magic Door

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Through the Magic Door by great mystery writer Arthur Conan Doyle is about Doyle's favorite books and the intelligent minds behind them. Excerpt: "I care not how humble your bookshelf may be, nor how lowly the room which it adorns. Close the door of that room behind you, shut off with it all the cares of the outer world, plunge back into the soothing company of the great dead, and then you are through the magic portal into that fair land whither worry and vexation can follow you no more. You have left all that is vulgar and all that is sordid behind you. There stand your noble, silent comrades, waiting in their ranks."

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  Epicureans The: The History and...

  Charles River Editors

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  Although the school of philosophy started by Socrates and championed by Plato and Aristotle continues to be the most famous, other schools of thought began to branch, including the Epicureans and Cynics. In the 3rd century B.C., Stoicism arose in response to and under the influence of these older schools, combining many of the best theories from each into a more cohesive whole. With a greater flexibility and more practical application to everyday life, Stoicism quickly became a very popular school of thought, a growth made exponential by its introduction to the Romans.  
  	The Stoics weren’t the only ones who challenged Epicureans, because few philosophical schools in the ancient world were as controversial. To their enemies, the Epicureans were essentially hedonistic heretics, making them enemies of traditional morality whose teachings threatened the social and religious foundations of Greek civilization. To their admirers, however, the Epicureans represented one of antiquity’s most rational philosophical movements, offering ordinary people a path toward happiness, peace of mind, and freedom from fear.  
  	Though often remembered today merely for the modern word “epicurean,” which has become associated with luxurious food and refined tastes, the actual philosophy of Epicureanism was far more complex and intellectually ambitious than simple indulgence. At its heart, Epicureanism sought to answer life’s most pressing issues, namely how to achieve happiness and pleasure while avoiding physical pain and mental anguish in a world of uncertainty. To offer answers, Epicurus founded his philosophical school in Athens around 306 B.C. during one of the most turbulent periods in Greek history. The Classical Era was gone, replaced by the vast kingdoms created after the conquests of the Macedonians, and traditional political life had become unstable, warfare remained constant, and many Greeks experienced growing uncertainty about religion, identity, and the future.

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  The Supreme Court - Power...

  Newbury Publishing

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  As the highest court in what has become the world's most powerful nation, The Supreme Court of the United States sits at the faultline between the ideal and the real, between justice and power, between the serene majesty of The Law and the sometimes bombastic, sometimes grubby disputes that define our politics. 
  In the arguments before the court, principles clash with ambition and avarice, and it can be difficult to tell which is which. The decisions that the justices hand back are often wise and reasonable, but there have been moments of folly as well, and on more than one occasion it has taken decades for Americans to recognize the difference. 
  Learn more about the Supreme Court through this series.

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