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  The Migrant Rain Falls in...

  Vinh Nguyen

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  An unconventional memoir of conjuring the uncertain past and a long-lost homeland, and a vital document of one family's journey through world history. 
   
   
   
  With the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, the U.S. war in Vietnam ended, but the refugee crisis was only beginning. Among the millions of people who fled Vietnam by boat were Vinh Nguyen, along with his mother and siblings, and his father, who left separately and then mysteriously vanished. 
   
   
   
  Decades later, Nguyen goes looking for the story of his father. What he discovers is a sea of questions drifting above sunken truths. To come to terms with the past, Nguyen must piece together the debris of history with family stories that have been scattered across generations and continents, kept for decades in broken hearts and guarded silences. 
   
   
   
  The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse takes listeners on a poignant tour of disappeared refugee camps, abandoned family homes, and the lives that could have been. As the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War approaches, this powerful memoir is timelier and more important than ever, illuminating the stories, real and imagined, that become buried in the rubble of war.

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  Who Has Buried the Dead? - From...

  KGE Konkel

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  The Second World War was fought not only on the front lines but also in secrets, some of which have never been revealed. One such secret was buried in the deep, dark forest of Katyn, Poland. The other in the pages of a notebook hidden in an otherwise unremarkable café in an ancient Polish city.
  		 
  That notebook, known as the Scottish Book, was an obscure work of intellectual gamesmanship between a specialized group of mathematicians who met at a local pub near the town’s medieval university, where they shared and solved complex mathematical problems in the pages of the book. In 1939, as the Nazis overran the country, the book mysteriously vanished from its hiding place in the café. Some of its contributors avoided certain death by fleeing Poland  for America, where the government recruited them. Ultimately, some of these intellectuals became participants in a deadly undertaking: the Manhattan Project.
  		 
  Who Has Buried the Dead? may be fiction, but it draws on years of research to plausibly answer the real questions surrounding one of the last great secrets of the Second World War. What did the Scottish Book contain that led the NKVD, the Gestapo, and the Allies on a desperate search, using any means to find it? Why has its existence not factored into the telling of Second World War history? What is ultimately revealed within the Scottish Book that brought mortal enemies and their top spy operatives into a deadly contest for its discovery and seizure?

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  Julio-Claudian Dynasty The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The importance of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (or as he was known from birth, Gaius Octavius “Octavian” Thurinus) to the course of Western history is hard to overstate. His life, his rise to power, his political, and his social and military achievements all laid the foundations for the creation of an empire which would endure for almost five centuries, and whose traditions, laws, architecture and art continue to influence much of Europe and the world today. Octavian was the first true Roman Emperor, and the first man since the Etruscan Tarquins five centuries earlier to establish a successful hereditary ruling dynasty in what had been a proud Republic for over half a millennium.  
  Tiberius’s life soon became caught up with Augustus’s as the emperor worked to found and establish a dynasty, but it is unclear if Tiberius ever really wanted to be part of Augustus’s plans or inherit imperial power - Tiberius was known as a man who schemed and planned, but he was also a scholar and showed a marked desire throughout his life to retreat and escape the demands of power.  
  All of Rome’s poor rulers pale in comparison to Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, a young man remembered by posterity as Caligula. Given how bad some of Rome’s emperors were, it’s a testament to just how insane and reviled Caligula was that he is still remembered nearly 2,000 years later as the epitome of everything that could be wrong with a tyrant.  
  What makes Claudius such a surprisingly effective emperor, aside from his strange route to power, was that he was considered physically and mentally incompetent for political life. At the same time, Claudius managed to take the throne against the will of the Senate thanks to the support of the Praetorian Guard. 
  Claudius’s successor, Nero, ranks among the very worst of the Caesars, alongside the likes of mad Caligula, slothful Commodus, and paranoid Domitian.

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  Bedtime Stories for Adults

  Lily Jones

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  Would you like to get rid of daily stress, anxiety and negative thoughts?Or maybe, you already recognized your problem and you are looking for the best possible solution?If at least one of these questions got your attention, then keep reading...You probably already know that there are so many people out there who suffer from mental problems daily and insomnia seems to be one of the most common consequences for most of them. Some people neglect it and think that it is not an issue, not a big deal, but within time they realize that it doesn't go away automatically.So what is the solution? Is it drugs? Nowadays, there is a pill for every problem. Is it psychological therapy? You really have to spend a lot of time on it, and most of the time it doesn't help as much as you would like to.There is a way better and simpler solution. Have you ever read a bedtime story for a child? Even if you have never done it to yourself, you definitely heard that some parents do that for their child before sleep? So what are you going to do? You are also going to read stories, but for yourself, specific stories with scientific proof to their effectiveness...Take a look at only a few things you are going to learn out of this book:- How to manage stress and anxiety- 25 late night stories to get rid of insomnia- An instructive thought next to each one- Effortless fall in sleep every time you read a storyAnd much much more... I think there is nothing left to say. It is your turn now to start using this approach and fix your problem. Scroll up, click on "Buy Now" and start reading!

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  Just Do It

  Sally Cook

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  Just Do It implies high action, taking a leap, defying the odds, making a go of things. But there is the nagging daily obligation of Just Doing everyday chores. What are these and what were they for the average person in the Middle Ages in Europe. And what nay Just Doing It mean in the  next 24 years, in the next 100 years and even in the next 200 years. This audio story with effective sound effects takes the listener into the distant past, the modern present and in an imagined future with the comparison based around the theme of what Just Doing It can mean.

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  Master Your Learning Bundle 2 in...

  Leah Senft, Rupert Harr

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  Master Your Learning Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Learn Like a Pro and Study Skills Guide 
  🎓 Unlock Your Full Learning Potential with the Master Your Learning Bundle! 📚 
  This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of learning and academic success. Whether you're a student aiming for top grades, a professional striving to enhance your skills, or a lifelong learner eager to absorb knowledge more effectively, this bundle has you covered. 🌟 
  Included in this bundle are two powerful audiobooks: 
  Learn Like a Pro: Discover cutting-edge strategies for accelerated learning and skill mastery. This audiobook reveals proven techniques to enhance focus, retain information, and achieve your learning goals faster than ever before. 🚀 
  Study Skills Guide: Equip yourself with practical methods for academic success and exam preparation. From time management to effective note-taking, this guide provides everything you need to ace your studies and excel in any learning environment. 📝 
  ✨ What You’ll Gain: 
  Proven tips for improving memory and retention 🧠 
  Effective techniques for studying smarter, not harder 🕒 
  Tools to build confidence and reduce exam stress 💪 
  Strategies to stay motivated and focused on your learning journey 🎯 
  Take control of your education and personal growth with the Master Your Learning Bundle. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone passionate about self-improvement. 
  📢 Start your journey to learning mastery today! 🌟

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