A fascinating account of the Fifth Crusade, the campaign to conquer Egypt and regain the Holy LandIn 1217, the crusader states were in a highly fragile condition. The Fourth Crusade had failed, and Jerusalem had not been recovered. The crusaders now set their sights on Egypt. If the breadbasket of the Mediterranean could be conquered, long-term Christian control of the Holy Land could be ensured. Led by the rulers of Hungary and Austria, and backed by the Knights T...

This is the story of an East Texas farm boy, the war in the Pacific, and love. Based on true events, Red Smith leaves his farm, experiences the horrors of war, and returns a man, wanting only to go back to work on the farm. His pursuit of paradise takes him into brutal combat in the dark, steamy Philippine jungles and leads him back home to his dream girl, Juliette Hamilton.The story begins on an East Texas farm and moves to Hawaii, Australia, New Guinea, Leyte, Mindoro, Mindanao, and Occu...

Alma and Nico live on opposite ends of a forest near their homes. One day when they are both reading the same book (The Magic Mound) within the forest, but far from each other, the trees suddenly talk to them. They are very surprised to hear trees talk, but the trees explain that they only talk to people who listen. They explain that they heard men talking about cutting down the forest to sell the wood or the land or build things on it. Alma and Nico are alarmed by this news and decide to ...

HOW TO USE “DR. SEBI’S” ALKALINE APPROACH TO REVERSE YOUR HEALTH AND LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE, WITHOUT POISONING MEDICATIONS AND CONTROVERSIAL DECISIONS?Have you been diagnosed with type-1 or type-2 diabetes, and you still hope that there is a way to fix it?Maybe you have an important relative who has the disease and want to help him or her to live a healthier and more fulfilling life?Would you like to final...

Jazz and Justin were the epitome of the perfect couple. At the prestigious HBCU in Atlanta, where Justin lectured passionately as a professor in social sciences, they were an idolized duo—admired by students and faculty alike. Their relationship was often described as inspiriting. An emblematic bond formed through shared campus life, forever cemented in their roles as an academic power couple. They had met as starry-eyed seniors, their mutual love for culture and social justice sparking en...

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"The Life of a Fox, Written by Himself" is a captivating narrative that offers a unique perspective on the life of a fox. Through the clever and witty voice of the fox, Thomas Smith explores themes of survival, cunning, and the natural world. The book is rich with vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes that bring the fox's experiences to life. Readers are drawn into the fox's adventures, from evading hunters to navigating the complexities of the forest, making it a delightful read for n...

On Friday April 13, 1990, Thomas Smith's life changed forever. What began as an ordinary night at a youth center dance ended in gunfire, chaos, and a fight for survival. Shot three times in the head, abdomen, and pelvis, Thomas was left clinging to life, his dreams shattered, his future uncertain.From a hospital room where doctors gave little hope, to the painstaking journey of relearning to walk, talk, read, and write, Thomas refused to surrender. Through unwavering faith in God, ...

Ghost stories from North Carolina's Haunted Coast have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!Welcome to the spooky shores of the North Carolina coast!Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know that on Ocracoke Island, in the light of the full moon, a ghost ship and its undead crew can be seen, sailing for shore? Or that if you go for a swim at Tea...

THE history, the features, and the most famous examples of European architecture, during a period extending from the rise of the Gothic, or pointed, style in the twelfth century to the general depression which overtook the Renaissance style at the close of the eighteenth, form the subject of this little volume. I have endeavoured to adopt as free and simple a mode of treatment as is compatible with the accurate statement of at least the outlines of so very technical a subject. Though it is...

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Rise Unbroken is a testament to what it means to journey through pain and emerge standing in the light of your own becoming. These poems speak to the strength found in vulnerability and the quiet, ongoing courage it takes to begin again. Celebrating the body that has carried us, the scars that have taught us, and the communities that have held us, this collection is both song and sanctuary.With every line, Rise Unbroken invites you to honor your path—through memor...