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Memoirs of Constant - First Valet de Chambre to the Emperor. Vol IV

by Louis Constant Wairy ...

Translated by Elizabeth Gilbert Martin ...

Series series Memoirs of Constant - First Valet de Chambre to the Emperor
Louis Constant Wairy, mainly known as Constant through-out his life and as the author of his memoirs, was a man intimately connected to General Bonaparte and his wife Josephine Beauharnais, and later in their incarnation as Emperor and Empress of the French. Achieving the rank of first valet de chambre to the Emperor after the previous incumbent Louis Marchand, who also wrote a memoir of his ... Read more

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Louis Constant Wairy, mainly known as Constant through-out his life and as the author of his memoirs, was a man intimately connected to General Bonaparte and his wife Josephine Beauharnais, and later in their incarnation as Emperor and Empress of the French. Achieving the rank of first valet de chambre to the Emperor after the previous incumbent Louis Marchand, who also wrote a memoir of his
... Read more
The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Rafael Sabatini ...

Series series
A selection of short works in which Sabatini writes as different protagonists out for a night on the town. Using his talent for imagery, his art as a wordsmith and his wry sense of humor, it makes these books a window into the past. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. ... Read more

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A selection of short works in which Sabatini writes as different protagonists out for a night on the town. Using his talent for imagery, his art as a wordsmith and his wry sense of humor, it makes these books a window into the past. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
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The Somme 1916—Beyond the First Day

Beaucourt and Mametz Wood to the Butte de Warlencourt

by Jon Cooksey, Jerry Murland ...

Series series A Visitor's Guide
In their second Visitor's Guide to the 1916 Battle of the Somme Jon Cooksey and Jerry Murland focus on the series of secondary battles that were key stages in the five-month struggle that followed the start of the offensive on 1 July. They take the visitor – and the reader – across the entire battlefield, covering in graphic detail sites where actions took place that are almost as famous as the ... Read more

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In their second Visitor's Guide to the 1916 Battle of the Somme Jon Cooksey and Jerry Murland focus on the series of secondary battles that were key stages in the five-month struggle that followed the start of the offensive on 1 July. They take the visitor – and the reader – across the entire battlefield, covering in graphic detail sites where actions took place that are almost as famous as the
... Read more
Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812 (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. For the First Time Collected and Translated, with Notes Social, Historical, and Chronological, from Contemporary Sources

by Emperor of the French Napoleon I, June Umberley ...

Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796–1812 gathers the intimate correspondence of a figure more often encountered in proclamations, dispatches, and battlefield memoranda. Written across campaigns, separations, reconciliations, and political transformation, these letters reveal a prose at once urgent, imperious, tender, jealous, and theatrical. Their literary interest lies in the collision between ... Read more

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Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796–1812 gathers the intimate correspondence of a figure more often encountered in proclamations, dispatches, and battlefield memoranda. Written across campaigns, separations, reconciliations, and political transformation, these letters reveal a prose at once urgent, imperious, tender, jealous, and theatrical. Their literary interest lies in the collision between
... Read more
11 Points Guide to Hooking Up

Lists and Advice about First Dates, Hotties, Scandals, Pick-ups, Threesomes, and Booty Calls

by Sam Greenspan ...

Most everyone has been, or will be, one half of a budding romantic relationship at least once-but not everyone knows how to successfully navigate those first-date butterflies, the potentially steamy bedroom scenes, and the ever-feared crushing moments of betrayal. 11 Points Guide to Hooking Up serves as a manual to dating, relationships, and sex-and is a wildly entertaining read for people who are ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Most everyone has been, or will be, one half of a budding romantic relationship at least once-but not everyone knows how to successfully navigate those first-date butterflies, the potentially steamy bedroom scenes, and the ever-feared crushing moments of betrayal. 11 Points Guide to Hooking Up serves as a manual to dating, relationships, and sex-and is a wildly entertaining read for people who are
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America's Most Famous Catholic (According to Himself)

Stephen Colbert and American Religion in the Twenty-First Century

by Stephanie N. Brehm ...

Series series Catholic Practice in North America
A case study of the intersection of humor and American Catholicism in contemporary society.For nine years, Stephen Colbert's persona "Colbert"?a Republican superhero and parody of conservative political pundits?informed audiences on current events, politics, social issues, and religion while lampooning conservative political policy, biblical literalism, and religious hypocrisy. To devout, vocal, ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A case study of the intersection of humor and American Catholicism in contemporary society.For nine years, Stephen Colbert's persona "Colbert"?a Republican superhero and parody of conservative political pundits?informed audiences on current events, politics, social issues, and religion while lampooning conservative political policy, biblical literalism, and religious hypocrisy. To devout, vocal,
... Read more
Memoirs of Constant - First Valet de Chambre to the Emperor. Vol II

by Louis Constant Wairy ...

Translated by Elizabeth Gilbert Martin ...

Series series Memoirs of Constant - First Valet de Chambre to the Emperor
Louis Constant Wairy, mainly known as Constant through-out his life and as the author of his memoirs, was a man intimately connected to General Bonaparte and his wife Josephine Beauharnais, and later in their incarnation as Emperor and Empress of the French. Achieving the rank of first valet de chambre to the Emperor after the previous incumbent Louis Marchand, who also wrote a memoir of his ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Louis Constant Wairy, mainly known as Constant through-out his life and as the author of his memoirs, was a man intimately connected to General Bonaparte and his wife Josephine Beauharnais, and later in their incarnation as Emperor and Empress of the French. Achieving the rank of first valet de chambre to the Emperor after the previous incumbent Louis Marchand, who also wrote a memoir of his
... Read more
Format Your First eBook

Without Special Tools, Skills or Software.

by Laura Kortum ...

Series series How to Self-Publish
You've finished your first book, and you're ready to start your self-publishing career, but…Now what? How do you turn that manuscript into an actual eBook?Fear not, this guide has the answer. Over the past ten years, Laura Kortum has formatted and published hundreds of books, both for herself and others. But you don't need to outsource the process to get a good result! In fact, you can get it done ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You've finished your first book, and you're ready to start your self-publishing career, but…Now what? How do you turn that manuscript into an actual eBook?Fear not, this guide has the answer. Over the past ten years, Laura Kortum has formatted and published hundreds of books, both for herself and others. But you don't need to outsource the process to get a good result! In fact, you can get it done
... Read more
Audiobook

Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First.

10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level

by Laura Tremaine ...

Narrated by Laura Tremaine, Jenna Fischer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 54 min

Part memoir and part guidebook, Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. is the invitation you've been waiting for to show up with your whole self and discover the intimate, meaningful friendships you long for.In spite of the hyper-connected culture we live in today, women still feel shamed for oversharing and being publicly vulnerable. And no matter how many friends we seem to have, many of us are still ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Part memoir and part guidebook, Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. is the invitation you've been waiting for to show up with your whole self and discover the intimate, meaningful friendships you long for.In spite of the hyper-connected culture we live in today, women still feel shamed for oversharing and being publicly vulnerable. And no matter how many friends we seem to have, many of us are still
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Stealing Horses to Great Applause

The Origins of the First World War Reconsidered

by Paul W. Schroeder ...

Stand-out theoretical and empirical explanation of the origins of the First World War by one of the great historians of international diplomacyStealing Horses to Great Applause presents arguably the finest considerations yet of the origins of the First World War. Breaking with accounts which focus on the actions of a single state or the final countdown to hostilities, Paul W. Schroeder describes ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Stand-out theoretical and empirical explanation of the origins of the First World War by one of the great historians of international diplomacyStealing Horses to Great Applause presents arguably the finest considerations yet of the origins of the First World War. Breaking with accounts which focus on the actions of a single state or the final countdown to hostilities, Paul W. Schroeder describes
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How I Made My First Million on the Internet and How You Can Too!

The Complete Insider's Guide to Making Millions with Your Internet Business

by Ewen Chia ...

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to setting up a booming Internet business!Successful entrepreneur Ewen Chia demystifies marketing jargon and shares the tips and techniques that continue to net his online businesses a cool fortune. Whether you're seeking to create and develop a thriving Internet business from scratch or looking to realize the full potential of your existing business, whether you ... Read more

$14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to setting up a booming Internet business!Successful entrepreneur Ewen Chia demystifies marketing jargon and shares the tips and techniques that continue to net his online businesses a cool fortune. Whether you're seeking to create and develop a thriving Internet business from scratch or looking to realize the full potential of your existing business, whether you
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Normandy to Victory

The War Diary of General Courtney H. Hodges & the First U.S. Army

by William C. Sylvan, Francis G. Smith ...

Series series American Warriors Series
This annotated edition of General Hodges's WWII diary offers a unique firsthand account of the First US Army from D-Day to V-E Day: "a fascinating book" ( Bowling Green Daily News).During World War II, General Courtney Hicks Hodges commanded the First US Army, taking part in the Allied invasion of France, the liberation of Paris, and the ultimate Allied victory in 1945. Maintained by two of Hodges ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This annotated edition of General Hodges's WWII diary offers a unique firsthand account of the First US Army from D-Day to V-E Day: "a fascinating book" ( Bowling Green Daily News).During World War II, General Courtney Hicks Hodges commanded the First US Army, taking part in the Allied invasion of France, the liberation of Paris, and the ultimate Allied victory in 1945. Maintained by two of Hodges
... Read more