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  A Visitor's Guide to Georgian...

  Monica Hall

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  "The author has done an outstanding job of making the colorful Georgian world come alive in all its contradictory, bawdy, and utterly fascinating glory." —Britain Express 
   
   
    
  Could you successfully be a Georgian? Find yourself immersed in the pivotal world of Georgian England, exciting times to live in. Everything was booming—the Industrial Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the nascent Empire—in an era inhabited by Mary Shelley, the Romantic poets, and their contemporaries. Find everything you need to know in order to survive as a time traveler from today, undetected among the ordinary people: how to dress, behave yourself in public, earn a living, and find somewhere to live. Just as importantly, you will be given advice on how to stay on the right side of the law, and how to avoid getting seriously ill. 
   
   
    
  Monica Hall creatively evokes this bygone era, filling this book with all aspects of daily life within the period, calling upon diaries, illustrations, letters, poetry, prose, eighteenth century laws, and archives. This detailed account intimately explores the ever-changing lives of those who lived through Britain's imperial prowess, the birth of modern capitalism, and the upheaval of the industrial revolution, major political reform, and class division.

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  Titanic - A Fresh Look at the...

  John Lang

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  “By far the most thorough and well-written investigative book on RMS Titanic’s short life and tragic sinking that this reviewer has read . . . fascinating.” —Choice Reviews   The sinking of the Titanic on her maiden voyage in April 1912 was one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. Books and films about the disaster that befell the iconic liner are commonplace, and it seems almost inconceivable that anything fresh can emerge. But there is one angle that has not been covered, and Titanic examines the events of April 1912 from that completely new perspective. John Lang brings the standards of a twenty-first-century accident investigation to bear on the events of April 1912, using his expertise and his investigator’s instinct to determine exactly what happened a century ago, and what important lessons still need to be learned.  “A fascinating account . . . this book looks at the facts from a new perspective and uncovers some unexpected findings. A worthwhile read.” —Royal Naval Sailing Association  “Provides genuine insight into what almost certainly happened before, during and after the ice sliced through the five compartments on the liner’s starboard bow.” —Viewpoint  “Lang, with his experience of marine accident investigation has found an angle in examining events of April 1912 from the perspective of an MAIB officer. His analysis is supported by detailed background material enabling the reader to understand the events of the collision and sinking more fully as he brings the standards of a 21st century investigation to bear on the events in determining exactly what happened and why.” —Flash  

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  Think and Grow Rich

  Napoleon Hill

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  Everything we see around us - all the great inventions, the cities, buildings, whatever you care to name, started as a thought in someone's mind. So to think something is to begin the creation of it!  This applies to anything in life.It is the concept of this book.  Get your mind right, and think of what you want to achieve - success, happiness, wealth, and follow it up with the right action, and you can do it!!!This book will describe the process - written by Napoleon Hill in 1937.Many still find the book's philosophy of positive thinking and its steps for achieving wealth both relevant and life-changing.  The book is based on the principle in life, that our thoughts become our reality, and offers a plan and principles for transforming thoughts into riches, including visualization, affirmation, creating a Master Mind group, defining a goal, and planning.Hopefully this book will motivate the reader to start the journey to success by thinking aright ....

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  Wired for Connection - The...

  Carolyn Klassen

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  Wired for Connection are the lessons clients taught a therapist over a career about love, courage, vulnerability, shame and authenticity 
  Therapists learn and grow from therapy with clients--and now you can too!  
  Carolyn graduated from counselling school with a ton of head knowledge. Carolyn read 1000’s of pages and written hundreds more and learned the models and the approaches in the books. Did this therapist know enough to actually help people? 
  Turns out she didn’t. 
  That’s where her clients come in. They taught her about life, about therapy, and about relationships. 
  So much of what clients taught her was paradoxical. Actually, they didn’t teach her—the most important lessons in life are better caught than taught. The lessons were counterintuitive to conventional relationship wisdom. 
  Together they learned the way to real relationships was messiness, mistakes and discomfort. They noticed the route to acceptance was authenticity, that tears make life better, and that raw courage is often about tender things like saying, “I’m sorry” and “I love you”. And so much more. 
  Relationships are hard—but we are wired for them. We are wired for struggle and growth. Watching people struggle with their own lives has inspired her to struggle and grow in hers. 
  Relationships are hard for us all. But if we show up to connect, and we do it anything like right, we learn from each other. We learn from each other in ways that surprise and delight us. 
  We are wired for connection.

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  A Quick Introduction To Spanish...

  Alessio Ruiz

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  This comprehensive Spanish grammar guide is designed to help English speakers gain a deeper understanding of the language’s structure and usage. Whether you're a beginner learning Spanish for the first time or an advanced student looking to refine your grammar skills, this resource provides clear explanations and practical examples to support your progress. 
  The guide covers key grammar topics essential for effective communication, including noun gender, verb conjugation, subject and object pronouns, and sentence structure. Learners will also find in-depth discussions on frequently confused concepts, such as the difference between ser and estar, the use of por vs. para, and when to apply the subjunctive mood. These detailed explanations help demystify Spanish grammar and make it easier to form accurate and natural sentences. 
  For those looking to expand their vocabulary, the guide highlights common false cognates—words that appear similar in Spanish and English but have different meanings—as well as true cognates that can accelerate vocabulary acquisition. Additionally, it explores essential verb tenses, from the present and past tenses to the conditional and future, ensuring that learners can confidently discuss different timeframes. 
  Designed to be practical and user-friendly, this guide also addresses regional variations in Spanish grammar and usage, helping learners navigate differences in how the language is spoken across Spain and Latin America. Whether you're studying for an exam, preparing for travel, or simply aiming to improve your fluency, this Spanish grammar reference provides the tools you need to communicate effectively and confidently. 
  With its clear structure, real-world examples, and focus on practical application, this guide serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master Spanish grammar.

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  The Battle of Britain - How the...

  Sage Winters

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   The Battle of Britain was not an isolated event. It was the culmination of a series of escalating tensions, military buildups, and ideological confrontations that had been brewing for years. By 1939, Europe was on the brink of war. The world watched as Adolf Hitler's ambitions for territorial expansion grew, and the Nazi regime began implementing its aggressive policies across Europe. 
    
  The rise of Nazi Germany under Hitler was a response to the humiliation the country had suffered after World War I. With the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, Germany was burdened with harsh reparations, which led to economic instability and social unrest. In this environment, Hitler’s National Socialist party capitalized on the public’s desire for national renewal. He began rearming Germany in the early 1930s, violating the treaty’s restrictions and asserting military strength across Europe. 
    
  By the mid-1930s, Britain and France found themselves at odds with Germany’s expanding influence. In 1938, Hitler annexed Austria and then demanded control over Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland. When the Munich Agreement failed to halt his expansionist ambitions, Britain began to realize that appeasement would not work. The threat of war was no longer theoretical; it was imminent.

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