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Rasputin: The Last Prophet of the Romanov
The Siberian Wanderer Who Changed the Fate of Russia
2023
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A peasant mystic. A healer. A sinner. A man the empire could not ignore — and could not control.From the frozen villages of Siberia to the glittering halls of the Winter Palace, Grigori Rasputin rose from obscurity to become the most feared and misunderstood figure in Imperial Russia. To some, he was a holy man. To others, a devil in human form. To the Romanovs, he was the only man who could save their dying son.This book follows Rasputin’s extraordinary jour...
Wilderness survival: The complete guide
A manual for Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, Navigation & Emergency Preparedness
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- Essential Survival Guides
2023
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Whether you’re a hiker, camper, outdoor instructor, or someone who simply wants to be prepared when the unexpected happens, Wilderness Survival: The Complete Guide gives you the skills, confidence, and mindset to stay alive in any environment. This comprehensive field manual distils the essential techniques of bushcraft, emergency response, and environmental awareness into a clear, practical system you can rely on when conditions turn hostile.Drawing on proven survival principles an...
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- The Martial Arts Collection
2025
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Wing Chun Kung Fu: The Path to Mastery is a comprehensive guide to one of the world’s most efficient and respected martial arts. Designed for serious students, instructors, and dedicated practitioners, this book presents Wing Chun as a complete system—uniting technique, strategy, philosophy, and ethical responsibility into a clear and structured path of lifelong development.From foundational stances and hand techniques to Chi Sao, kicking methods, wooden dummy trai...
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- The IT Collection
2025
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In today's data-driven world, protecting your organization's critical information is no longer optional—it's essential. Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication is the definitive guide for IT professionals, system administrators, and enterprise architects who need to design, implement, and optimize robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through Veeam Backup & Replication, from foundational concepts to advanced enterprise deploymen...
Stickman Odyssey, Book 2
The Wrath of Zozimos
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- Stickman Odyssey
2012
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Greek tragedy has never been so funnyZozimos' journey to the kingdom of Sticatha has been anything but smooth. He's survived enslavement, battled golems and a ravenous Cyclops, and generally served as plaything to gods and goddesses looking for a good laugh. All for the sake of reclaiming the Sticathan royal throne--stolen from him by an evil witch, aka his stepmother.You'd think that a stickman would catch a break after all that, but you'd be wrong. Arriving home only brin...
Mastering Chess: The Caro-Kann Defense
A Complete Guide to the 1.e4 c6 Opening
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- Mastering Chess
2024
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Mastering Chess: The Caro-Kann Defence is the definitive guide for players who want to dominate 1.e4 games with one of the most solid, versatile, and strategically rich openings in chess. Trusted by World Champions like Karpov, Anand, and Carlsen, the Caro-Kann is more than a defense—it’s a complete system that allows Black to neutralize White’s initiative, control the center, and transition into favorable middlegame and endgame positions.This comprehensive guide provides:...
Stickman Odyssey, Book 1
An Epic Doodle
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- Stickman Odyssey
2011
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When Zozimos is banished by an evil witch (his stepmother!) from the kingdom of Sticatha-the kingdom he was next in line to rule-he trains at battle (if you call chasing after butterflies training), travels across stormy seas (thanks for that, Poseidon), slays golems and monsters (with a lot of help), charms beautiful women (not really), and somehow (despite his own ineptitude) survives quest after quest. By the love of Zeus, though, none of it brings him any closer to home!It does...
Bagua Zhang: The Art of Spirals and Stillness
Martial Power, Internal Alchemy, and Daoist Longevity
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- The Martial Arts Collection
2023
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Step into the circle of one of China’s most profound internal martial arts. Bagua Zhang: The Art of Spirals and Stillness reveals the complete system of the Eight Trigrams — from its dynamic combat methods to its hidden internal alchemy.This book guides readers through Bagua’s evolution from palace guard art to modern practice, exploring its weapons, Qigong, meditation, and Daoist healing traditions. Each section blends historical insight with practical instruction, making ...
The Admirals' Advantage
U.S. Navy Operational Intelligence in World War II and the Cold War
2014
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Operational intelligence, knowledge of the enemy’s location and actions, is crucial to effective military operations. The Admirals’ Advantage offers a revealing look at naval operational intelligence based on the findings of a classified Operational Intelligence (OPINTEL) Lessons-Learned Project and a 1998 Symposium at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center. Participants included senior intelligence and operational leaders who explored the evolution and significanc...
Mastering Chess: The Sicilian Defense
A Complete Guide to the 1.e4 c5 Opening
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- Mastering Chess
2024
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Are you ready to elevate your chess game to new heights? "Mastering Chess: The Sicilian Defense" is your guide to one of the most popular and successful chess openings in history. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the ropes or an experienced player aiming to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive resource is designed for you.What’s Inside:In-Depth Analysis: Dive into detailed explanations of the Sicilian Defense, exploring its rich history, key variations, and strateg...
Mastering Rust
Systems Programming for the Modern Era
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- The IT Collection
2025
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Master Rust from first principles to full‑scale systems engineering. This comprehensive guide takes you on a complete journey through the Rust programming language — from its groundbreaking ownership model to advanced async systems, embedded development, and high‑performance application architecture. Whether you're building a CLI tool, a web service, a device driver, or a cross‑language library, this book gives you the mental models and practical skills to write fast, safe...
Jeet Kune Do
Bruce Lee’s Martial Philosophy, Techniques, and Training
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- The Martial Arts Collection
2024
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Jeet Kune Do is more than a martial art — it is Bruce Lee’s lifelong search for truth in combat. This book is the most complete, modern, and accessible exploration of that journey: a deep dive into the techniques, principles, and training methods that shaped the world’s most influential martial artist.Written with clarity, precision, and a flowing humanistic style, this book reveals how Bruce Lee thought, moved, trained, and evolved. It breaks down every major component of JKD — fro...