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Reminiscences of the Civil War is John Brown Gordon’s firsthand account of the war as seen through the eyes of the prominent officer. Gordon was trusted and admired by many, including Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. The work begins with him being elected as the commander of the “Raccoon Roughs” and his recollection of the Battle of Manassas. He also describes the South’s surrender at Appomattox, in which he participated. He recounts his role in individual battles such as Antietam, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania, and Gettysburg.

The 21st century is a world in constant change. In A New Culture of Learning, Doug Thomas and John Seely Brown pursue an understanding of how the forces of change, and emerging waves of interest associated with these forces, inspire and invite us to imagine a future of learning that is as powerful as it is optimistic.

Sixteen innovators, creatives, and thought leaders—Austin Channing Brown, Sue Monk Kidd, and Luvvie Ajayi Jones, among others—share intimate stories of uncovering beauty and potential through moments of fear, loss, heartbreak, and uncertainty. Over the course of four years, the traveling...

As the title suggests, The Big Book of Unusual Facts, contains a huge list of interesting and unbelievable facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people.

In the summer of 1877, two gentlemen, Messrs Tonnison and Berreggnog, travel to the quaint village of Kraighten in Ireland for a week of fishing. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon the ruins of a mysterious house and unearth a diary belonging to its former owner. As they delve into the torn pages, they uncover dark hints of an evil that transcends the boundaries of reality. This classic novel serves as a bridge between the British fantastic and the supernatural literature of the late 19th century, paving the way for modern horror fiction. Renowned American horror ...

As the title suggests, The Giant Book of Fascinating Facts, contains a huge list of fascinating and unbelievable facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of Fascinating Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious.

As the title suggests, The Big Book of Unbelievable Facts, contains a huge list of interesting and unbelievable facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Big Book of Unbelievable Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to listen to. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious.

As the title suggests, The Big Book of Facts About History: Volume II, contains a huge list of interesting and informative facts about the world that we live in. The facts focus entirely on the history of our civilization. The book doesn't focus on one subject entirely, but lists facts in a random fashion in order to keep the book interesting. This is Book 2 of my "History Facts" book series.

1000 Random Things You Always Believed That Are Not True is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. We bust some common misconceptions such as: The tongue doesn't have different regions dedicated to different tastes. Every single taste can be sensed on every part of your tongue. Vikings did not wear helmets with horns on them.

The Giant Book of Fun Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: California would have the sixth largest GDP if it were a country. A micromort is a unit of risk measuring a one-in-a-million probability of death.

1000 Shocking Facts You Might Not Have Known is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Starbucks spends more money on health insurance for its employees than on coffee beans. Walt Disney lost the ability to speak and used pen and paper to communicate before passing away. The last words he wrote on pen and paper was the famous actor "Kurt Russell".

As the title suggests, The Giant Book of Awesome Facts, contains a huge list of obscure and awesome facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of Awesome Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to hear. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: the U.S. National Archive saves all of the presidents' doodles.

As the title suggests, The Big Book of Odd Facts, contains a huge list of odd and unbelievable facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from strange historical events to breakthrough scientific discoveries.

As the title suggests, The Big Book of Facts About History: Volume I, contains a huge list of interesting and informative facts about the world that we live in. The facts focus entirely on the history of our civilization. The book doesn't focus on one subject entirely, but lists facts in a random fashion in order to keep the book interesting.

Southern-rooted conversation between two leftists—a Gen Xer and an elder millennial—digging into politics, culture, and history with a mix of intellectual curiosity and lived experience. We cut through the shallow, outrage-driven narratives that dominate social media to examine the deeper forces shaping our world - the Epstein class. Grounded in working-class perspectives, we challenge assumptions, dissect leftist ideas and strategy, and foster a community committed to honest, nuanced dialogue instead of echo chambers.

Discover the extraordinary lives of Jane Austens sailor brothers in Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by Edith & John Hubback. This in-depth biography delves into the naval careers of Francis and Charles Austen, their relationship with their renowned sister, and how they influenced her iconic works. Learn about the Austen family and the vibrant naval world of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Walk alongside Francis and Charles as they brave the Napoleonic Wars and travel to far-flung regions like the West Indies and Australia. The Hubbacks, also descendants of the Austen family, ...

It’s 1970, and Augie Cumpton has just survived a year in Vietnam. When he returns home from the war, his life is upended when he offends some very ruthless members of organized crime. But when the Mob is duped by Augie’s family into thinking the young man is dead, the crime family abandon’s the search for him.

A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology The Battle Sisters of the Adepta Sororitas are true exemplars of the Imperial Creed, purging the enemies of the God-Emperor with unshakeable faith and fury. This anthology, combining two novellas and five short stories, chronicles their epic deeds and valiant sacrifices. LISTEN TO IT BECAUSE There are few tales more inspiring than those of the Sisters of Battle – driven by faith and sisterhood, they rush into battle when others flee, never hesitating to do their duty.

Coming off a two-year hiatus, John returns to reestablish his presence in the world of literature. During his time away, he faced many unforeseen obstacles and challenges. There were moments of highs proceeded by corresponding lows, but throughout the entire process—the author prevailed.

As the title suggests, The Giant Book of Bizarre Facts, contains a huge list of bizarre and unbelievable facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of Bizarre Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to learn about. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious.