This is the tale of two men.The first is Henry Tandey, an ordinary man later deemed to be 'a hero of the old berserk type', born and brought up in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, who displayed extraordinary courage to emerge from the First World War as the most decorated British private to survive. The second is Adolf Hitler, who was highly decorated in his service to Germany in the First World War and went on to become one of the most infamous dictators in history, later br...

How does a relatively unknown mining company with zero actual revenue see its stock price violently explode from a few cents to nearly three hundred dollars in a matter of months? This absurd financial phenomenon occurred during the Poseidon Bubble, one of the most spectacular commodity crashes in global economic history. In 1969, amid a global shortage of nickel caused by the Vietnam War, an obscure Australian exploration company named Poseidon NL announced a promising nickel discovery in...

The only book you need on AI - full of facts for curious kids and easy explanations for confused adults!What actually is Artificial Intelligence? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy our bedrooms . . .?In this beginner's guide, discover everything you need to know about AI, from how it helps us discover epic stuff up in space or under the sea to whether it might help you build your own dinosaur.With AI expe...

Much has been written about the 302 British and Commonwealth soldiers who were executed for military offences during the First World War, but there is usually only a passing reference to those who took part – the members of the firing squad, the officer in charge, the medical officer and the padre. What are their stories? Through extensive research, David Johnson explores the controversial story of the men forced to shoot their fellow Tommies, examining how they were selec...

Table of ContentsIntroductionThings to Know Before Visiting SwedenSecurity and Your ValuablesTransportationFoodArchitecture and Historical BuildingsPriceCold WeatherAlcohol MonopolyTap Water PleaseGetting Around SwedenFlying to and Around SwedenSweden by TrainRenting a Car in SwedenSweden by BusSweden by TaxiSweden by FerryKey Destinations in SwedenStockholm...

How does a relatively unknown mining company with zero actual revenue see its stock price violently explode from a few cents to nearly three hundred dollars in a matter of months? This absurd financial phenomenon occurred during the Poseidon Bubble, one of the most spectacular commodity crashes in global economic history. In 1969, amid a global shortage of nickel caused by the Vietnam War, an obscure Australian exploration company named Poseidon NL announced a promising nickel discovery in...

Pancho the Parrot Reviews the Year 2020 stars Pancho, an Amazon parrot just purchased by Noramius Dumas, an average guy living a mundane bachelor life. However, Pancho never tolerates the status quo. Pancho is demanding and obnoxious, energetic, and mischievous, immediately testing the nerves of Noramius from day one. Pancho stirs Noramius to question his own existence and the meaning of life. Pandemonium ensues. Both Pancho and Noramius find themselves escaping natural disasters and meeti...

YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOWBy the time you reach the end of the book, I promise you will understand your Future You better than ever...you will be able to see yourself in the future you want and know the steps needed to get there.Brian David Johnson has spent a quarter century helping governments, schools, corporations, and small businesses shape the future—now, he wants to help you.In The Future You, Johnson distills his work as an applied futu...

Quaker spirituality is at its core a contemplative practice which is based on the path taught and lived by Jesus. The traditional Quaker experience is that the Spirit of God communicates directly to each and every person, especially when we spend time in silence, and is experienced mainly as an Inward Light in the conscience. Further, as this Inward Light is followed, we are granted more light and greater purity of heart or holiness, and we become reborn inwardly as the Spirit of God (Chri...

What is the future of the monarchy in Canada?A strong republican movement in Canada stresses that the monarchy is archaic and anti-democratic, an embarrassing vestige of our colonial past. An equally vibrant monarchist movement, however, defends its loyalty to royalty, asserting that the Queen is a living link to a political and constitutional tradition dating back over a thousand years. But is the monarchy worth keeping?Battle Royal answers this q...

IntroductionSweden which is officially referred to as the Kingdom of Sweden is part of the Scandinavian group of countries, which are situated in the Northern part of Europe. It derived its name from an old English word "Sweopeod" which meant 'people of the Swedes. Sweden is known to be a country based on culture, history, and geography. This country shares a border with Norway on the west and Denmark in the southwest. With 450,295 square kilometer land space, the country boasts of...

Diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, critical race theory, queer theory—terms that were rarely discussed as recently as a decade ago have now become focal points of American politics and culture. In the media, each new Hollywood blockbuster touts the strength of their diverse cast, while your favorite sports team kneels in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. In the news, the White House reaffirms its commitment to fighting "white supremacy," the largest source of politica...