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What ever happened to our inalienable rights?
The Constitution was once the bedrock of our country, an unpretentious parchment that boldly established the God-given rights and freedoms of America. Today that parchment has been shred to ribbons, explains Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, as the federal government trounces state and individual rights and expands its reach far beyond what the Framers intended.
An important...
3) The Somme
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The definitive account of the Battle of the Somme, and who was responsible for its catastrophic outcome.
In the long history of the British Army, the Battle of the Somme was its bloodiest encounter. Between July 1 and mid-November 1916, 432,000 of its soldiers became casualties-about 3,600 for every day of battle. German casualties were far fewer despite British superiority in the air and in lethal artillery.
What went wrong for the British, and...
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At eleven o'clock on the morning of the 11th November 1919 the entire British Empire came to a halt to remember the dead of the Great War.
During that first two-minute silence all transport stayed still, all work ceased and millions stood motionless in the streets. The only human sound to be heard was the desolate weeping of those overcome by grief.
Then the moment was brought to an end by the playing of the Last Post.
A century on, that lone bugle...
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In the aftermath of their hard-fought victory and the restoration of their beloved home, the creatures of the glade gather to celebrate the dawn of a new era. United in their joy and strengthened by the bonds of community, they embrace the promise of a brighter future. As they reflect on the trials they have overcome and the hope that fills their hearts, they vow to face any challenges ahead together. With the ancient oak standing as a symbol of resilience...
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The acclaimed Medieval historian examines how the crusades of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries reshaped the Mediterranean and influenced the globe.
In the late Middle Ages, the forces of Christianity engaged in a series of epic battles with the Ottoman Empire. Though these later crusades are often overshadowed by earlier conflicts, they hold profound historical significance. They were the bridge between the medieval and modern periods, between...
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Since delivering his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama has been hailed as the clear saviour of not only the Democratic party, but of the integrity of American politics.
Despite the fact that he burst onto the national scene seemingly overnight, his name recognition has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. And in November 2008, he was elected the next President of the United States.
Barack Obama in His Own...
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The Aspects series takes readers on a voyage of nostalgic discovery through their town, city or area. This best selling series has now arrived, for the first time, in Lancaster. Susan Wilson offers the chance for readers to explore the historical interest created within Lancaster.We look at Catholicism in Lancaster and District and The story of 'The Moor', Lancaster's County Lunatic Asylum. Shivers down your spine can be felt as you experience A Spirited...
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This fascinating cultural and medical history of leprosy enriches our understanding of a still-feared biblical disease.
It is a condition shrouded for centuries in mystery, legend, and religious fanaticism. Societies the world over have vilified its sufferers: by the sheer accident of mycobacterial infection, they have been condemned to exile and imprisonment-illness itself considered evidence of moral taint.
Over the last 200 years, the story of...
12) Killing Hikmat
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Killing Hikmat Audio book by Naveed Ali Sheikh . This Audio book is Narrated by the Author Himself . Killing Hikmat Explains the Post War on Terror Dilemma in Tribal Areas of Pakistan , where Thousands of Foreign Alqaeeda Fighters took Refuge with help of Local Host . killing hikmat takes a dip on some of notable terror groups and individuals been taken down by Pakistan Army's Ghost Unit.
Killing Hikmat will explain you the Challenges Pakistan faced...
13) Evolutionary History: A Captivating Guide to the Theory of Evolution, Evolutionary History, and Huma
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Do you want to delve into the grand narrative of life on Earth?
Dive into Evolutionary History, a mesmerizing journey through time, tracing the origins and development of all living beings. From the earliest single-celled organisms to the rise of Homo sapiens, this audiobook unravels the intricate tapestry of evolution with clarity and passion. Explore the wonders of life's evolution across geological epochs, uncovering the secrets of adaptation,...
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An insightful history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Britain told through a single sense: touch.
When, where, and who gets to touch and be touched, and who decides? What do we learn through touch? How does touch bring us closer together or push us apart? These are urgent contemporary questions, but they have their origins in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Britain, when new urban encounters compelled intense discussion of what...
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"Der Tod wird den mit seinen Schwingen erschlagen, der die Ruhe des Pharaos stört." Diese Inschrift trug ein geheimnisvolles Tontäfelchen, das Forscher in der Vorkammer des Grabes von Tut-ench-Amun fanden. Niemand ahnte, dass dreizehn der zwanzig Wissenschaftler des Forschungsteams bald nicht mehr am Leben sein würden. Die Inschrift gilt seitdem als verschollen, doch die Vorstellung eines uralten, tödlichen Fluchs hält die Menschheit nach wie...
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The History of Scotland-The Tiny Nation That Changed the World!
Do you know the whole story of Scotland? Journey through the rich heritage of a nation that has significantly shaped the world in this enthralling history book. Discover the fascinating events and iconic figures that have made Scotland a beacon of culture, innovation, and resilience.
Here is just a glimpse of what you will find in this audiobook:
• Ancient Beginnings: Who were the...
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Includes the collections Nowadays, Tales of War, & Unhappy Far-Off Things
The great fantasy writer Lord Dunsany wrote very little in the way of fantasy after the onset of the First World War. This was partly because he was busy, having volunteered in 1915 and becoming a Captain in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Derry. However, the reality of the world bore in on our hero at this time, and it is not difficult to imagine that his heart moved...
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“The Menu” meets “Ready or Not” in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author of “Bloom.”
Thrift fashionista Dez Lane doesn't want to date Patrick Ruskin; she just wants to meet his mother, the editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. When he invites her to his family's big Easter reunion at their ancestral home, she's certain she can put up with his arrogance and fend off his advances...
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From rags to riches, log house to White House, enslaved to liberator, ghetto to CEO, ambition fuels the American Dream. Yet at the time of the nation's founding, ambition was viewed as a dangerous vice, everything from "a canker on the soul" to the impetus for original sin. This engaging book explores ambition's surprising transformation, tracing attitudes from classical antiquity to early modern Europe to the New World and America's founding. From...
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Discover the fascinating story of the Albanian people, whose rich heritage dates back to the ancient Illyrians, inhabitants of the Balkan peninsula since pre-Homeric times. A Short History of Albania and the Albanian People takes you on an enlightening expedition through the pivotal moments that shaped this unique and resilient culture, leading up to the establishment of Albania as a sovereign nation in 1912.At the heart of Albania' s distinctiveness...
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