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The Empire Trap

The Rise and Fall of U.S. Intervention to Protect American Property Overseas, 1893-2013

by Noel Maurer ...

How the United States became an imperial power by bowing to pressure to defend its citizens' overseas investmentsThroughout the twentieth century, the U.S. government willingly deployed power, hard and soft, to protect American investments all around the globe. Why did the United States get into the business of defending its citizens' property rights abroad? The Empire Trap looks at how modern U.S ... Read more

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How the United States became an imperial power by bowing to pressure to defend its citizens' overseas investmentsThroughout the twentieth century, the U.S. government willingly deployed power, hard and soft, to protect American investments all around the globe. Why did the United States get into the business of defending its citizens' property rights abroad? The Empire Trap looks at how modern U.S
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Dark Ages

A Definitive History of Europe from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Middle Ages

by Charles Oman ...

⚔️ When empires fall, civilizations must choose: fade into obscurity—or forge a new future. In The Dark Ages, renowned historian Charles Oman guides readers through the turbulent centuries between the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of medieval Europe. Spanning approximately 476–918 A.D., this work covers the barbarian invasions, the transformation of the Roman world, the ... Read more

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⚔️ When empires fall, civilizations must choose: fade into obscurity—or forge a new future. In The Dark Ages, renowned historian Charles Oman guides readers through the turbulent centuries between the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of medieval Europe. Spanning approximately 476–918 A.D., this work covers the barbarian invasions, the transformation of the Roman world, the
... Read more
History of the Eastern Roman Empire (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. From the Fall of Irene to the Accession of Basil I.

by J. B. Bury, Dashiell Netherton ...

J. B. Bury's History of the Eastern Roman Empire offers a rigorous account of Byzantium from the fall of Irene in 802 to the accession of Basil I in 867, a formative period of military crisis, dynastic instability, administrative resilience, and cultural renewal. Written in a precise, source-critical style, the work situates imperial politics alongside conflicts with Bulgars, Arabs, and Slavs, ... Read more

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J. B. Bury's History of the Eastern Roman Empire offers a rigorous account of Byzantium from the fall of Irene in 802 to the accession of Basil I in 867, a formative period of military crisis, dynastic instability, administrative resilience, and cultural renewal. Written in a precise, source-critical style, the work situates imperial politics alongside conflicts with Bulgars, Arabs, and Slavs,
... Read more
Surprise Along the Way: A Cuckolds Fall to Submission

His Cuckold Life, #1

by Jordan Smithson ...

Series Book 1 - His Cuckold Life
Kasen knows he is not meeting his wife's growing needs. Especially after she tells him how active her sex life had been before they married, how much she misses that. His arousal at the stories surprised them both.When it becomes clear that no one man can satisfy her needs, he must make a tough choice. Will he grow to resent his wife and her lovers, or will he find bliss, as a submissive cuckold ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Kasen knows he is not meeting his wife's growing needs. Especially after she tells him how active her sex life had been before they married, how much she misses that. His arousal at the stories surprised them both.When it becomes clear that no one man can satisfy her needs, he must make a tough choice. Will he grow to resent his wife and her lovers, or will he find bliss, as a submissive cuckold
... Read more
Audiobook

Bedtime Stories For Adults

Relaxing Deep Sleep Stories, Self-Hypnosis & Guided Meditations To Overcome Insomnia & Anxiety, Fall Asleep Fast, Develop Mindfulness & Relieve Stress

by Catherine Evans ...

Narrated by Shane Matsumoto ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

Discover How You Can Bring Back Good Old Bedtime Stories Into Your Life As An Adult And Fall Asleep Faster Than Ever Before!Do you struggle to get to sleep? Often find yourself tossing and turning for hours on end every night? Wake up feeling like a zombie most mornings?If you answered yes to ANY of those questions, then you could certainly benefit from adding Bedtime Stories back into your ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover How You Can Bring Back Good Old Bedtime Stories Into Your Life As An Adult And Fall Asleep Faster Than Ever Before!Do you struggle to get to sleep? Often find yourself tossing and turning for hours on end every night? Wake up feeling like a zombie most mornings?If you answered yes to ANY of those questions, then you could certainly benefit from adding Bedtime Stories back into your
... Read more
Heinkel He 111: The Latter Years

The Blitz and War in the East to the Fall of Germany

by Chris Goss ...

Series series Air War Archive
The Heinkel He 111 was the main workhorse of the Luftwaffes bomber force throughout much of the Second World War. Consequently, when Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa in June 1941, three entire Kampfgeschwader consisted of He 111s. Initially used as direct support for the German ground forces, as the campaign progressed the He 111 was switched to attacking the Soviet infrastructure, ... Read more

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The Heinkel He 111 was the main workhorse of the Luftwaffes bomber force throughout much of the Second World War. Consequently, when Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa in June 1941, three entire Kampfgeschwader consisted of He 111s. Initially used as direct support for the German ground forces, as the campaign progressed the He 111 was switched to attacking the Soviet infrastructure,
... Read more
Audiobook

The Price of Truth

The Journalist Who Defied Military Censors to Report the Fall of Nazi Germany

by Richard Fine ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

12 hours 2 min

On May 7, 1945, journalist Edward Kennedy bypassed military censorship to be the first to break the news of the Nazi surrender executed in Reims, France. While, at the behest of Soviet leaders, Allied authorities prohibited release of the story, Kennedy stuck to his journalistic principles and refused to manage information he believed the world had a right to know. No action by an American ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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On May 7, 1945, journalist Edward Kennedy bypassed military censorship to be the first to break the news of the Nazi surrender executed in Reims, France. While, at the behest of Soviet leaders, Allied authorities prohibited release of the story, Kennedy stuck to his journalistic principles and refused to manage information he believed the world had a right to know. No action by an American
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
The Pocket Guide to Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting

A Hunter's Quick Reference Book

by Monte Burch ...

Series series Skyhorse Pocket Guides
A handy guide to hunting one of America’s favorite game birds.Having lived most of his life in rural Missouri, Monte Burch has a wealth of knowledge to share on all things hunting. In The Pocket Guide to Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting, Burch draws on more than two decades of turkey hunting experience and collects it in an easily accessible pocket guide. Included is essential advice on:Selecting ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A handy guide to hunting one of America’s favorite game birds.Having lived most of his life in rural Missouri, Monte Burch has a wealth of knowledge to share on all things hunting. In The Pocket Guide to Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting, Burch draws on more than two decades of turkey hunting experience and collects it in an easily accessible pocket guide. Included is essential advice on:Selecting
... Read more
Mermaid Bedtime Stories for Kids: Magical Mermaid Tales to Help Children and Toddlers Relax at Bedtime, Fall Asleep Peacefully, and Enjoy a Night of Comforting Dreams

by Joy Palmer ...

Series Book 1 - Enchanted Bedtime Stories for Children
Drift into a world of shimmering seas, gentle adventures, and mermaid magic made for sweet dreams.As the day winds down and little eyes begin to grow heavy, Mermaid Bedtime Stories for Kids invites your child into a calm underwater world where kindness glows brighter than pearls and every story ends in comfort. Lovingly written by Joy Palmer, this soothing collection helps you turn bedtime into a ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Drift into a world of shimmering seas, gentle adventures, and mermaid magic made for sweet dreams.As the day winds down and little eyes begin to grow heavy, Mermaid Bedtime Stories for Kids invites your child into a calm underwater world where kindness glows brighter than pearls and every story ends in comfort. Lovingly written by Joy Palmer, this soothing collection helps you turn bedtime into a
... Read more
Ideology And The Fall Of Empires: The Decline Of The Spanish Empire And Its Comparison To Current American Strategy

by Major Enrique Gomariz Devesa ...

Sometimes, the ideology that formed the basis for founding an empire can become the cause of its fall. The decline of the Spanish Empire is a clear example of how ideology may both adversely influence national grand strategies and trigger processes of decline of an empire. The strong religious conviction of the Habsburgs was a fundamental factor in defining an imperial strategy that did not ... Read more

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Sometimes, the ideology that formed the basis for founding an empire can become the cause of its fall. The decline of the Spanish Empire is a clear example of how ideology may both adversely influence national grand strategies and trigger processes of decline of an empire. The strong religious conviction of the Habsburgs was a fundamental factor in defining an imperial strategy that did not
... Read more
The History of the Byzantine Empire

Enriched edition. From the Fall of Irene to the Accession of Basil I.

by J. B. Bury, Chelsea Abbott ...

In his seminal work, 'The History of the Byzantine Empire,' J. B. Bury delves into the intricate chronicles of Byzantine history, meticulously documenting the rise and fall of this illustrious empire. Bury's literary style is both engaging and scholarly, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and cultural developments of the Byzantine Empire. The book is a ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In his seminal work, 'The History of the Byzantine Empire,' J. B. Bury delves into the intricate chronicles of Byzantine history, meticulously documenting the rise and fall of this illustrious empire. Bury's literary style is both engaging and scholarly, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and cultural developments of the Byzantine Empire. The book is a
... Read more
Audiobook

To Not Fall For My Doc

by Gianni Holmes ...

Narrated by Iggy Toma ...

Series series Simple Rules
Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

Doctor or Daddy? There's no way Dr. Greer can be both.He's my patient.He's off-limits.He's a twenty-one-year-old young man who's battled with Hodgkin lymphoma throughout adolescence. Given two years of complete remission, Austin Villiers should be out there living his best life. Instead, he walks the wings of the cancer treatment center, spreading hope and smiles.My patients' lives aren't the only ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Doctor or Daddy? There's no way Dr. Greer can be both.He's my patient.He's off-limits.He's a twenty-one-year-old young man who's battled with Hodgkin lymphoma throughout adolescence. Given two years of complete remission, Austin Villiers should be out there living his best life. Instead, he walks the wings of the cancer treatment center, spreading hope and smiles.My patients' lives aren't the only
... Read more