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Francis Grierson's, The Valley of Shadows, is truly a lost American classic. Written at the dawn of the twentieth century, the author has remarkably captured his adventures and observations as a child growing up on the prairies of Illinois in the years leading up the Civil War, in a region that was neither North nor South; neither for slavery nor against it; and how their small family farm became an unscheduled stop on the Underground Railroad.

Zina Abraham was born in an Uzbeki prison in 1933. It was a tumultuous time in Jewish history. Soviet Union annexed the territories of what is now Uzbekistan and the Stalinist regime had led to widespread discrimination against the Jews. Ultimately released from prison and strapped to her mother’s chest, Zina and her mother, traveled by horseback undetected to Afghanistan. But as a woman in Afghanistan, she was still essentially in prison, concealed from the outside world with no access to education or medical care.

Jeanne d'Arc. Anführer, Held, Krieger, Märtyrer. Verfolgen Sie Joans beeindruckende Verwandlung von einer ungewöhnlichen Kriegerin zu einer verehrten Militärkommandeurin, die sich gesellschaftlichen Normen widersetzt und sich unüberwindlichen Widrigkeiten gegenübersieht. Mit unerschütterlichem Glauben und unnachgiebiger Entschlossenheit versammelt sie die französischen Truppen und inspiriert sie mit ihrem Eifer und ihrer strategischen Brillanz. Während Joans Legende wächst, wächst auch die Komplexität ihrer Welt.

Step into the world of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis in the heart of Amsterdam during the Holocaust and World War II. A Brief History of Anne Frank - Unravelling a Tale of Courage and Survival in the Holocaust and World War II takes you on a profound journey through the pages of her diary, offering a glimpse into the life of a family clinging to hope in a time of despair. If you've ever been moved by Anne Frank's story or wished to understand the depths of human endurance and bravery, this book is an indispensable companion.

Este es el dossier, reunido y comentado por el propio Zola, de sus polémicos escritos relacionados con el caso Dreyfus, que culminaron con el archinombrado pero poco conocido Yo acuso. Cuando en 1894 se descubrió que alguien estaba traicionando al ejército francés, un fraudulento consejo de guerra condenó a un oficial judío, el capitán Dreyfus. Indignado ante esta injusticia, Zola intervino con la única arma de que dispone un intelectual: la pluma. Su violento Yo acuso le valió la condena a un año de prisión y despertó reacciones desgarradas.

John Dearman recalls his unlikely and lucky journey from poverty in segregated and hostile central Texas to law school in Michigan and a prestigious judgeship in San Francisco. With unassuming prose and humility, the author gives not just his own experience, but the context of the time through his knowledge of the law.

In this revealing journey through Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza itself, longtime journalist Mark Patinkin explores one of the world’s most divisive conflicts, capturing the stories of both sides in “The Holy Land at War.” He saw where Oct. 7 unfolded, and later witnessed Palestinian hardship - and hospitality - in Ramallah and Bethlehem. He traveled through the now dystopian landscape inside the war zone, spoke with wounded IDF soldiers, the parents of Israeli hostages, and heard the words of everyday Palestinians struggling to survive in Gaza.

From a poor young girl living in Ireland in the aftermath of the Great Famine, Mary Mallon is in search of a better life. At age fifteen, she escapes to the United States and seeks to begin a new life in a different world. Mary will eventually find work as a cook for several affluent families, but when disaster follows her as she moves from each home, her life will never be the same. An astute health sleuth will discover Mary’s secret.

A vibrant, moving memoir of prizewinning journalist and New York Times reporter Mirta Ojito and her departure from Cuba in the Mariel boatlift—an enduring story of a family caught up in the tumultuous politics of the twentieth century.

In 1940, while the Germans occupied Holland, fourteen-year-old Edith van Hessen was filling her diary with the intimate, carefree details of a typical teenager's life. By 1942, as Edith was contemplating her first kiss, the Germans had begun to escalate their war against the Jewish population. Caught in the cross fire of the Holocaust, Edith began a bitter struggle to survive. This extraordinary memoir weaves together entries from Edith's diaries with letters smuggled between family members during the occupation, and her own memories.

Kathy and Rob were pro-vaccine prior to COVID-19. They couldn't believe what they were hearing. Lies were being spouted on national TV. Kathy and her husband, Rob, are retired registered nurses. They both read research articles and listen to podcasts to keep their minds sharp after retirement and keep up to date on the field of medicine, especially COVID-19. The government will spin this time in history. It's very important that people step forward to tell their stories. Follow Kathy and Rob's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic and their insights to the politics governing the treatment.

SAMUEL DERMER (1930-2020) Samuel Dermer nació en Czernowitz, Rumania en 1930 y falleció en Santiago de Chile el 2020. Proveniente de una familia observante, fue alumno del cheder donde aprendió Tora y practicó el judaísmo que lo acompañaría hasta el final de sus días. Con la llegada de los nazis la vida familiar cambió rotundamente. Tras una redada, el padre de Samuel no volvió más. Junto a su madre fue deportado al gueto de Transnicia y en 1942 su madre falleció allí de tifus.

Dive into the intriguing and lesser-known aspects of the Napoleonic Wars, a period that shaped the course of European history and left an indelible mark on the modern world. In "Napoleonic Wars Uncovered", explore 101 fascinating facts that reveal the profound impact of Napoleon Bonaparte's policies, military strategies, and cultural contributions. "Napoleonic Wars Uncovered" offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of an era that was as complex as it was transformative.

Versäumnisse aus 16 Jahren Merkel werfen Fragen auf. Hier sind die Antworten. Deutschland ist enttäuscht und Merkels Politik auf vielen Feldern gescheitert: Russland, Energieversorgung, Verteidigung, Integration. Der klimafreundliche Umbau der viertgrößten Volkswirtschaft ist steckengeblieben. Was wie Stabilität aussah und wofür Deutschland international beneidet wurde, war vielfach auf Kante genäht. Eckart Lohse begleitet Merkel seit ihren Bonner Jahren journalistisch. Für dieses Buch hat er mit zahlreichen Politikern über das gesprochen, was Merkel angetrieben und gebremst hat.

Rom hält den Atem an, als Gaius Julius Caesar während der Senatssitzung am 15. März 44 v. Chr. unter den Dolchen der Verschwörer fällt – tödlich verwundet durch mindestens 23 Stiche. Wie konnte es nur so weit kommen? Wer waren die Täter? Und vor allem: Welche Motive trieben sie zu dem Mord? Als historischer Ermittler haucht Michael Sommer dieser weltberühmten Kriminalgeschichte neues Leben ein und lässt die beteiligten Akteure samt ihren Beweggründen, Ambitionen und Hoffnungen wieder lebendig werden. Das Attentat mag Caesar unerwartet getroffen haben, doch aus heiterem Himmel kam es nicht.

World War Gods is an epic four-part series that delves into the origins and true nature of the gods, weaving together a narrative that is as thrilling as it is revelatory. This series does more than tell a story—it challenges the way you think, introducing the groundbreaking concept of abstract history. If you crave mind-expanding revelations, if uncovering the hidden truths of the universe excites you, if you engage with deep philosophical discourse, and if you have a passion for history.

Finding Oz tells the remarkable tale behind one of the world’s most enduring and best loved stories. Offering profound new insights into the true origins and meaning of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 masterwork, it delves into the personal turmoil and spiritual transformation that fueled Baum’s fantastical parable of the American Dream.

Michael was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, into a Christian home. When his mom died at age 13, he rejected his Christian beliefs. This book tells the story of how God worked to bring him back into a relationship with Him through many dangerous circumstances. It covers miracles, Angel visitations and rescues. It takes you through adventures and interactions with others around the world. Lastly, it shows how God can bring such joy as you join His team. God never intended you to live a boring life! Jump in and experience the real thing.

La biografía del mayor estratega militar de la Revolución mexicana. El retorno del sujeto como protagonista de la historia es recurrente. La biografía histórica intenta reconstruir los procesos con un enfoque multicausal en el que el biografiado es un factor explicativo. Esto contribuye a reformular preguntas y examinar interpretaciones. La trayectoria y figura de Álvaro Obregón han registrado grandes cambios de percepción, tanto en vida como después de su muerte. Este libro es un recorrido desde su infancia, que vivió asediado por la penuria y las epidemias, hasta su llegada a la presidencia de México.

In The Raider, Cundill Prize–winning historian Stephen R. Platt gives us the first authoritative account of Evans Carlson’s larger-than-life exploits: the real story, based on years of research including newly discovered diaries and correspondence in English and Chinese, with deep insight into the conflicted idealism about the Chinese communists that would prove Carlson’s undoing in the McCarthy era. It is a propulsive, dramatic tale revealing the origins of the tensions between China and the US that endure to this day.