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Memoirs of Field Marshal Leopold Count Daun is a fascinating account of the life of one of the most important military leaders of 18th century Europe. Written by a French author and translated into English by Andrew Henderson, the book presents a...

In 1914, Arthur Gibbons was a soldier in the British Expeditionary Force. After being wounded in battle, he was captured by the German army and spent the rest of the war as a prisoner. This book is a personal account of his experiences as a POW and his...

This memoir, written by a close friend and colleague of Sir Henry Keppel, offers a detailed look at the life of one of the most notable British naval commanders of the 19th century. Keppel played a key role in numerous naval engagements, including the...

In this thrilling memoir, Richard Norton recounts his travels through the Libyan desert during World War II. His journey takes him from the bustling port of Bengazi to the ancient city of Cyrene, where he uncovers a hidden cache of treasure. Along the...

An engaging memoir of one man's experiences in the British military during the mid-19th century. With vivid descriptions of military life and the conflicts of the time, this book offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period of history.This work...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This thought provoking and inspirational story is the true account of how Anita’s nephew’s brutal murder forced her to experience forgiveness in the rawest form. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit’s ability to heal...

Murderous Women is a glimpse into the dark acts of some of Australia's most violent women.Thrill killings, sexually-motivated homicides and rage-fuelled murders are rarely committed by women. When they are, society is always left stunned.It's...

It is 1743, and Great Britain's coffers are overflowing with the profits of Caribbean sugar. But when a spat between two London schoolboys turns deadly, the simmering contempt between London's powerful sugar merchants and the Establishment is laid bare...

Midnight Return picks up where Midnight Express left off. Billy Hayes leapt from prison isolation to international notoriety when the book about his five years in and escape from a Turkish prison became a worldwide bestseller, and an Academy...

Ernst Jünger - A Portrait is a book about Ernst Jünger (1895-1998), Germany's greatest author since Goethe. This is a popular Jünger biography for the English speaking world, a personal portrait painted by an avid Jünger reader...

The powerful and compelling true story of corruption, coercion and murder surrounding the Tupac Shakur & Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace homicides brought to 2014. With contribution by former Los Angeles Police Detective Russell Poole, the original...

William Westwood was only sixteen when he was transported from Essex as a convict for stealing a coat. After landing in New South Wales and being assigned to a cruel master who would have him flogged at any opportunity, he decided that he would reclaim...

The monumental battles of World War II's Eastern Front--Moscow, Stalingrad, Kursk--are etched into the historical record. But there is another, hidden history of that war that has too often been ignored in official accounts.Boris Gorbachevsky was a...

Charles Watkins sailed for the Dardanelles with the 1/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1915. War, he said, was a welcome escape from hard labour in a Lancashire cotton mill. Fifty years later, he wrote his memoir, a 'hotch-potch of Gallipoli...

Labor racketeers, casino operators, jewelry thieves and one time Murder Inc. assassins provide an intimate look into the biggest cash flow business in American history-organized crime. They were there from the beginning. They were the author's Jewish...

Lance Herndon was at the top of his game in 1996. At age forty-one he was a self-made millionaire, the owner of Access, Inc., a successful information-systems consulting company. As a prominent member of Atlanta's young, wealthy, and powerful set, he was...

Controversy rages about capital punishment as innocent men and women are being released from death rows all over the country. Are innocent people being executed? Is capital punishment justice or is it revenge? Into the debate steps Mark Fuhrman,...

Wars result in wounds. Associated with the wounds are colors, for example, the Purple Heart which is awarded to those wounded in combat. The author uses the color scheme to inform, inspire, and challenge the reader, and uses the paradox of the "colorless...

When Mitch Brisker first arrived at the doorstep of Scientology's infamous Celebrity Center in Los Angeles, he was a 23 year old, heroin-addicted, film school drop out. He survived addiction only to become entangled in the identity stealing cult known as...

The Search for Raoul Wallenberg: The Truth tells a true story that reaches back over one hundred years, touches on the lives of over one hundred thousand people, involves the governments of four countries, includes hundreds of documents, and both exposes...

From start to finish. The author, Raheim Wilson, uses New York as his canvas andintricately paints each tale through the lens of an educated man, who purposefully weaves in hisknowledge and love for New York along with the dark, underground world during...

The biggest lessons can be found on the smallest farms.Sam Burke left his family's farm in Missouri for the Naval Academy. He discovered the time spent harvesting wheat and raising cattle was the exact thing that led him to success in Afghanistan, the...

Today, Farsund is a vibrant bountiful town nestled in the stunning archipelago of southern Norway. It's hard to see the bleak past it endured at the dawn of the financial crisis. Too many jobs were on the brink of extinction when the town's largest...

A Resistance Fighter's Cry for FreedomGrowing up in an assimilated Jewish family, Jan Piechocki - later Yohay Remetz - lived a peaceful and humble life in Warsaw. Yet when the brutal Nazi Regime grew in power, all hell broke loose, resulting in Jan's...

This is the true story of the eventful history of the famous Yagyū clan—a story that began during the early heady days of the Genkō Rebellion (1331–33), when emperor Go-Daigo sought to restore power to the throne with the support of the Yagyū...

J.S. Fletcher's "The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation" is a fascinating work. The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation, a business combo that offers enormous wealth and power to those involved, is at the center of the narrative. There are, however, covert intentions and...

Enter the fascinating world of "Courts and Criminals" by Arthur Train, where the American court system serves as the backdrop for suspenseful conflicts for justice. Investigate the complex webs that make up criminal cases, where nothing is what it...

"20th Century's Master Manipulator: Charles Sobhraj Unveiled" is an enthralling investigation into the murky and twisted world of one of the most notorious criminals in the history of modern times. Charles Sobhraj, who was frequently referred to as the...

A captivating investigation that dives deeply into the terrifying events that occurred during the notorious assaults that took place in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, "From Terror to Resilience: Understanding the True Impact of 26/11" is such an...

'By far the best book on Mumbai Mafia.' - Anil Kapoor'If it wasn't for this book there would be no Shootout at Wadala.' - Sanjay Gupta'Hussain Zaidi is a master storyteller.' - John AbrahamDongri to Dubai is the first ever attempt to chronicle the...

 Witness an extraordinary journey with "A Result-Driven Life," a motivational self-help book that narrates the incredible life journey of a resilient Filipino child. This inspiring success story encapsulates the transformation from extreme poverty...

Are you familiar with the story of Job?Adopted as an infant.Burying her fiancé only a month before their wedding.Physically & mentally broken in a crash that threatened to take her life.Diagnosed with cancer twice before the age of 35.And yet, she...

In the last installment of the Bitch Series, lives will forever be changed. Precious and Aaliyah are left fighting for their lives. Will mother and daughter survive or has their luck run out. Maya has wrecked havoc for years, never being held accountable...

The decision to go to war is the most momentous action an American president can take. Sending young men and women into combat weighs heavily on the Commander in Chief, as it does on the Congress, which must authorize war. This book is about seven...

A Rose is Still a Rose: Overcoming Your Past to Walk in Freedom is a memoir that illustrates God's redemption and faithfulness. This transparent and vulnerable book highlights the story of Grace Onuegbu, and her process of transformation from a prodigal...

A con man, philanderer, and at least seven-time bigamist by relocation, David Wilson Bethel used the mobility that his job as a railroad station agent provided, as well as aliases, to dodge the consequences of his actions for years. This true history of...

Daddy's Baby, Mama's Maybe sheds light on the complexities of sexual assault, mother-daughter relationships, sibling rivalry, generational cycles, grief, and the determination to overcome.Journey through the reality of the consequences rendered from...

"In the matter of the cause and circumstances of the death of John H. Tunstall a British subject to the honorable Charles Devens, Attorney General...."So begins the single most important contemporary document recounting the origins of the Lincoln County...

What do Jack the Ripper, Jesse James, The Texas Servant Girl Annihilator, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Jack the Kisser have in common?They were all subjects of true crime newspaper reporting in the 1800s. And now these stories and that of...

Frank Cullotta was best known for his exploits as an associate of the Chicago Outfit and his role as Tony Spilotro's enforcer and street lieutenant in Las Vegas. However, he had another interest besides crime. He loved to cook. In this book he shares...

Tipperary farmer Seamus Sherlock realised a lifelong dream in 2002 when he bought his own farm in West Limerick. In August 2012, however, he was left devastated when he was issued with an eviction notice, having fallen behind on mortgage repayments a few...