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The Jackal

The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World's First Super-Terrorist

by Joby Warrick ...

The spectacular rise and dramatic fall of super-assassin Carlos the Jackal—one of history’s most infamous terrorist masterminds and the inspiration for numerous celebrated works of pop culture—told with new revelations from the Jackal himself, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Black Flags.A black-bereted, gun-slinging avatar of one of the most turbulent eras in global politics, Carlos the ... Read more

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The spectacular rise and dramatic fall of super-assassin Carlos the Jackal—one of history’s most infamous terrorist masterminds and the inspiration for numerous celebrated works of pop culture—told with new revelations from the Jackal himself, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Black Flags.A black-bereted, gun-slinging avatar of one of the most turbulent eras in global politics, Carlos the
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It's What You Do Next

The Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor

by Megan Barry ...

USA Today BestsellerAt some point, all of us will be at our worst, and while some of us will be remembered for it, none of us should be defined by it.In 2015, after a historic run-off election, Megan Barry became the first female mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. Quickly becoming one of the most popular progressive politicians in the Bible Belt, Barry was a beloved leader with a sky-high approval ... Read more

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USA Today BestsellerAt some point, all of us will be at our worst, and while some of us will be remembered for it, none of us should be defined by it.In 2015, after a historic run-off election, Megan Barry became the first female mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. Quickly becoming one of the most popular progressive politicians in the Bible Belt, Barry was a beloved leader with a sky-high approval
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Offa and the Mercian Wars

The Rise and Fall of the First Great English Kingdom

by Chris Peers ...

This biography of an overlooked but important Anglo-Saxon ruler sheds light on the Dark Ages of England.In the eighth century, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over thirty years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber River and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercia's power. During that turbulent period, Offa commanded Mercian ... Read more

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This biography of an overlooked but important Anglo-Saxon ruler sheds light on the Dark Ages of England.In the eighth century, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over thirty years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber River and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercia's power. During that turbulent period, Offa commanded Mercian
... Read more
Melania and Me

The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady

by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhat Melania wants, Melania gets.The former director of special events at Vogue and producer of nine legendary Met Galas, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff met Melania Knauss in 2003 and had a front row seat to the transformation of Donald Trump’s then girlfriend from a rough-cut gem to a precious diamond. As their friendship deepened over lunches at Manhattan hot spots, black ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhat Melania wants, Melania gets.The former director of special events at Vogue and producer of nine legendary Met Galas, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff met Melania Knauss in 2003 and had a front row seat to the transformation of Donald Trump’s then girlfriend from a rough-cut gem to a precious diamond. As their friendship deepened over lunches at Manhattan hot spots, black
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The Jackal

The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World's First Super-Terrorist

by Joby Warrick ...

Narrated by Kenneth Fuentes ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

The spectacular rise and dramatic fall of super-assassin Carlos the Jackal—one of history’s most infamous terrorist masterminds and the inspiration for numerous celebrated works of pop culture—told with new revelations from the Jackal himself, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Black Flags.A black-bereted, gun-slinging avatar of one of the most turbulent eras in global politics, Carlos the ... Read more

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The spectacular rise and dramatic fall of super-assassin Carlos the Jackal—one of history’s most infamous terrorist masterminds and the inspiration for numerous celebrated works of pop culture—told with new revelations from the Jackal himself, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Black Flags.A black-bereted, gun-slinging avatar of one of the most turbulent eras in global politics, Carlos the
... Read more

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Assyria

The Rise and Fall of the World's First Empire

by Eckart Frahm ...

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies ...

Unabridged

15 hours 4 min

A new history of Assyria, the ancient civilization that set the model for future empires.**"Truly extraordinary." —**Times (London)At its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first empire the world had ever seen. Here, historian Eckart Frahm tells the epic story of Assyria and its formative role in global history.Assyria’s ... Read more

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A new history of Assyria, the ancient civilization that set the model for future empires.**"Truly extraordinary." —**Times (London)At its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first empire the world had ever seen. Here, historian Eckart Frahm tells the epic story of Assyria and its formative role in global history.Assyria’s
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Global Capitalism

Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth Century, and Its Stumbles in the Twenty-First

by Jeffry A. Frieden ...

Narrated by Gary Noon ...

Unabridged

22 hours 8 min

"One of the most comprehensive histories of modern capitalism yet written." —Michael Hirsh, New York TimesAn authoritative, insightful, and highly engaging history of the twentieth-century global economy, updated with a new chapter on the early decades of the new century. Global Capitalism guides the listener from the globalization of the early twentieth century and its swift collapse in the ... Read more

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"One of the most comprehensive histories of modern capitalism yet written." —Michael Hirsh, New York TimesAn authoritative, insightful, and highly engaging history of the twentieth-century global economy, updated with a new chapter on the early decades of the new century. Global Capitalism guides the listener from the globalization of the early twentieth century and its swift collapse in the
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What If You Fall for Me First?

by G.F. Miller ...

A girl determined to ditch her goody-two-shoes image and the cool guy classmate she enlists to help her get more than they bargained for in this relatable and swoon-worthy middle grade rom-com.Sofia has had enough of everyone thinking she’s sooo nice. “Sweet,” “innocent,” and “goody two-shoes” are how her classmates would describe her, but there’s more to her than that. She wants everyone ... Read more

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A girl determined to ditch her goody-two-shoes image and the cool guy classmate she enlists to help her get more than they bargained for in this relatable and swoon-worthy middle grade rom-com.Sofia has had enough of everyone thinking she’s sooo nice. “Sweet,” “innocent,” and “goody two-shoes” are how her classmates would describe her, but there’s more to her than that. She wants everyone
... Read more

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Life of Adam and Eve

The Ancient Apocryphal Epic of the First Humans - A Forgotten Tale of the Fall, Survival, and Life Beyond the Garden of Eden (Large Print Deluxe Edition For Easy Reading)

by Anonymous ...

Series Book 95 - The Library of Alexandria - Esoteric
Have you ever wondered why the traditional story of the Garden of Eden ends just as the real struggle for humanity begins?While the biblical account offers a brief glimpse of the Fall, the ancient text known as The Life of Adam and Eve (also called the Apocalypse of Moses) provides a staggering, detailed exploration of what happened next. This is not just a chronicle of sin; it is a profound epic ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered why the traditional story of the Garden of Eden ends just as the real struggle for humanity begins?While the biblical account offers a brief glimpse of the Fall, the ancient text known as The Life of Adam and Eve (also called the Apocalypse of Moses) provides a staggering, detailed exploration of what happened next. This is not just a chronicle of sin; it is a profound epic
... Read more
Three Victories and a Defeat

The Rise and Fall of the First British Empire

by Brendan Simms ...

In the eighteenth century, Britain became a world superpower through a series of sensational military strikes. Traditionally, the Royal Navy has been seen as Britain's key weapon, but in Three Victories and a Defeat Brendan Simms argues that Britain's true strength lay with the German aristocrats who ruled it at the time. The House of Hanover superbly managed a complex series of European alliances ... Read more

$25.99 USD

In the eighteenth century, Britain became a world superpower through a series of sensational military strikes. Traditionally, the Royal Navy has been seen as Britain's key weapon, but in Three Victories and a Defeat Brendan Simms argues that Britain's true strength lay with the German aristocrats who ruled it at the time. The House of Hanover superbly managed a complex series of European alliances
... Read more
Commentary on Genesis (Complete Edition) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Reformation Exegesis on Creation, Fall, Flood, Faith, and Divine Mercy in the First Book of Scripture

by Martin Luther, Stellan Hatherley ...

Translated by John Nicholas Lenker, Henry Cole ...

Martin Luther's Commentary on Genesis (Complete Edition) is a monumental work of Reformation exegesis, unfolding the first book of Scripture with theological intensity, pastoral concern, and vigorous rhetorical force. Moving from Creation and the Fall through the patriarchal narratives, Luther reads Genesis as a drama of promise, sin, faith, and divine mercy. His style combines close textual ... Read more

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Martin Luther's Commentary on Genesis (Complete Edition) is a monumental work of Reformation exegesis, unfolding the first book of Scripture with theological intensity, pastoral concern, and vigorous rhetorical force. Moving from Creation and the Fall through the patriarchal narratives, Luther reads Genesis as a drama of promise, sin, faith, and divine mercy. His style combines close textual
... Read more
At the First Fall of Snow

by Ivar Rivenaes ...

The German Cardinal Karl Richter, the Vatican's most talented theologian, politician and apologist, has been invited to spend some days with Professor Matthew O'Keefe at his home on the Gulf of Mexico.O'Keefe nurtures one ambition – to become The Moral Voice of America. He has a particular hatred for Hypocrisy, Absence of Accountability and Deceit. In order to get national attention he needs a ... Read more

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The German Cardinal Karl Richter, the Vatican's most talented theologian, politician and apologist, has been invited to spend some days with Professor Matthew O'Keefe at his home on the Gulf of Mexico.O'Keefe nurtures one ambition – to become The Moral Voice of America. He has a particular hatred for Hypocrisy, Absence of Accountability and Deceit. In order to get national attention he needs a
... Read more