The acclaimed historian offers a radical reinterpretation of the WWII Battle of Stalingrad using eyewitness accounts and newly uncovered archival material.In this revelatory work of military history, Michael Jones provides fresh insight into the thinking of the Russian command and the mood of ordinary soldiers. The Russian 62nd Army began the campaign in utter demoralization yet turned the tables on the powerful German 6th Army. Jones explains this extraordinary per...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD • A “gripping, revelatory” (NPR) memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back—from the late iconic actor beloved for his roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country“Williams’s cool rasp leaps off every page, his story told in the direct yet impassioned language that defined his greatest characters.”—Vulture

Six years ago, Michael K. Bender's oncologist gave him 18 to 36 months to live. Three years later, he underwent open-heart surgery with a triple bypass. Today, at seventy-eight, he's in remission and thriving-walking with the energy of someone half his age.What made the difference? Three learnable skills he'd developed across fifty years in diplomacy, business, and education: Strength (daily practices that build resilience), Clarity (seeing accurat...

Every American president, when faced with a crisis, longs to take bold and decisive action. When American lives or vital interests are at stake, the public-and especially the news media and political opponents-expect aggressive leadership. But, contrary to the dramatizations of Hollywood, rarely does a president have that option.In Presidents in Crisis, a former director of the Situation Room takes the reader inside the White House during seventeen grave international emer...

PTSD Workbook For Adults: Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Effective But Simple Techniques For Regaining Emotional ControlThis workbook is the perfect way to help you understand PTSD, what it is, and the best way to heal your mind and body. By using the materials provided, you will be able to do all of that without having to spend thousands of dollars in therapy and searching for other methods that are the right fit for you.

In this volume we focus on the years following Putin’s return to the presidency in 2012. This has been a more active period than his first two terms, including the annexation of Crimea and, ultimately, the invasion of Ukraine. Thus, this period may be characterized as the run-up to that war. The core issue discussed in this volume is Putin’s redefinition of “democracy” as the foundation of society and government in the Russian Federation. Putin argues for a strong central government in whi...

Step into the sultry world of New Orleans, where jazz fills the air and danger lurks around every corner. In "Jazz Town," follow the story of a up and coming jazz player who finds himself caught up in a web of mystery and murder.It all starts with The Dog-House, a jazz club that offers the promise of fame and fortune. Our protagonist is drawn in by the haunting voice of Telula, a singer with a talent for captivating audiences. But as our hero starts to rise in the ranks, things tak...

Life for 12-year-old Ruby Johnson is tough. Harshness and prejudice fill every moment of her difficult, but stable reality. Then on one fateful afternoon, everything she thought she knew changed.Black Town and the Pickney Plantation are young Ruby's whole world. With hardworking parents and a hardworking older brother, sharecropping is all they know—and all they ever will know. But she secretly dreams of getting away and using her mind to make a living, not her back.When sh...

With Chromecast being around for around two years now, and customers are enjoying the offers of Chromecast, there are a lot of things so many customers don’t know about it.  There are tons of tricks and tools customers can use to get their money’s worth and much more. With knowing these different tools, customers can ditch cable companies forever, for just a one-time fee of $35 to buy the Chromecast device.   Once getting the Chromecast device, the setting up...

Master the Stock Market.There is no doubt that many have become wealthy by trading alone. However, the stock market can be risky if you do not know what you are doing. This book is designed to give you in-depth knowledge and guidance so that you can avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of the stock market.Topics Covered in this book:- Day Trading- Penny Stocks- Options Trading- Dividend Investing-...

Thomas W. Colley served in one of the most active and famous units in the Civil War, the 1st Virginia Cavalry, which fought in battles in the Eastern Theater, from First Manassas/Bull Run to the defense of Petersburg. Colley was born November 11, 1837, outside Abingdon, Virginia, and grew up knowing the daily demands of life on a farm. In May 1861, along with the other members of the Washington Mounted Rifles, he left his home in Washington County and reported to camp in Richmond. During t...

If you are looking for something to take you to the next level...Emotional Science gives you the step-by-step practical HOW TO for INCREASING your Emotional Intelligence.We all search for a life filled with great health, success, and amazing relationships. This requires a deep shift in mindset to create a transformed way of being that liberates personal leadership. Join us for an experiential journey to unlock high performance. You hold the key.-Become intellectuall...