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Dive into the captivating life of Henry IV, the first Bourbon King of France and Navarre. Raised as a Protestant, Henry narrowly escaped the brutal St. Bartholomews Day massacre and led the Protestant forces during the fierce French Wars of Religion. Deciding that Paris was well worth a mass, he renounced the Calvinist faith, effectively bringing an end to the relentless warfare tearing through France. Known as Good King Henry, he is celebrated for his bravery, affability, and his deep care for his people. Despite surviving numerous assassination attempts, his life was cut short by Fran√...

Collected for the first time, here are the New York stories of one of the 20th century’s definitive chroniclers of the city - the speakeasies and highballs, social climbers and cinema stars, mistresses and powerbrokers, unsparingly observed by a popular American master of realism. Spanning his four-decade career, these more than 30 refreshingly frank, sparely written stories are among John O’Hara’s finest work, exploring the materialist aspirations and sexual exploits of flawed, prodigally human characters and showcasing the snappy dialogue.

On 1 April, 1945, the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific Theater began. The battle for the island of Okinawa would last for the next 82 days. Through the course of this dramatic battle, over 20,000 Americans would lose their lives, and over 75,000 Japanese were killed in one of the bloodiest clashes of World War II. Okinawa: The Last Battle is a remarkably detailed account of this monumental event by four soldiers who witnessed the action first-hand.

Immerse yourself in the captivating life and adventures of David Davy Crockett, an iconic 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician, often referred to as the King of the Wild Frontier. From his ancestors journey to the American wilderness, through his thrilling experiences with the Indians, his political journey from Tennessee to the U.S. House of Representatives, to his valorous stand at the Battle of the Alamo, this narrative offers an authentic account of Crocketts life. Witness the world through the eyes of this remarkable figure and discover the incidents and ...

50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. It also explores topics that listeners will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as "opposites attract", "people use only 10% of their brains", and "handwriting reveals your personality", and provides a "mythbusting kit" for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life.

The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace", which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life.

After a series of presidential administrations pummeled the powers of the individual states, the US is left angry and severely divided. A shocking act of violence against the federal government is the kindling that ignites a fire that takes the rage against Washington to the point of no return. Although fiction, the story details the facts that can make this thriller a reality. Several states stand on the brink of Secession. This story tells you how it unfolds.

Talkin All Kinds Of Sports!!!!!!!

The Better Off Dead series delves into the furthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

The Show Where We Slow Down and Breakdown Ideas and Techniques So You Can Speed Up Your Creative Journey.

Redefining Healthcare by showcasing how lifestyle medicine improves patient outcomes, generates revenue for your practice and aligns you with your purpose. Each week we will highlight the key points of how to implement lifestyle medicine and share in-depth interviews from leading healthcare professionals. We are Terra Health Coaching, a network of 50+ health coaches ready to help you support your patients through lifestyle medicine. Our goal is to help keep you on the forefront of the preventative healthcare movement. New Episode every Tuesday If you want to be featured or know a great story ...

3 Friends Talking About Everything And Anything !!!!!!! John, Roy & Steven

This unpretentious little book of meditations based on Scripture, ancient hymns, and writings from Church Fathers will nourish the souls of reflective seekers during the 40-day period of Great Lent. The authors of each meditation have delved deeply into the sins and shortcomings of their own hearts, enabling listeners to share in a collective human experience - from darkness to light, from despair to hope, and from isolation to commonality in the body of Christ - as they move steadily toward our Lord’s Resurrection.

Don’t go in the water. It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s scary as hell. There is no better keeper of secrets than the menacing, murky depths of the ocean. Unfathomable creatures, mysterious disappearances, abandoned ships, deadly pirates. Even experienced seamen are susceptible to the horrors that lay hidden far below the surface. It’s all a game of chance. Be in the wrong place at the wrong time and you’ll become something’s meal. The dark deep is ominous and unforgiving and it has no conscience.

The orange light of the lantern illuminates the interior of the Trapper's cabin, altering the true color of everything we see. I think the inside of the cabin looks like a very old photograph. My grand dad had a card box full of old photographs. I always thought it was great fun to paw them. Tim would like to get his hands on them. They have an orange tint just like this cabin. My mother told me everything is better in black and white.

In the long and storied history of science fiction podcasts, never had the powers-that-be deigned it safe to allow John H. Stevens, Fred Kiesche, and Jeff Patterson to appear on the same panel discussion. “It would be worse than crossing the streams,” they said. “Violent weather would sweep the land, and cicadas emerge from the depths!” Okay—it’s more like visiting three cranky uncles in a run-down retirement home…

On the night of April 8, 1956, Marine drill instructor Matthew McKeon led Platoon 71 on a forced march through the backwaters of Parris Island in an effort to restore flagging discipline. Unexpectedly strong currents in Ribbon Creek and an ensuing panic led to the drowning of six recruits. The tragedy of Ribbon Creek and the court-martial of Staff Sergeant McKeon became the subject of sensational national media coverage and put the future of the US Marine Corps in jeopardy.

In this volume, what you will find in the sections that follow are twenty-one amazing stories of death and wealth set around a wandering cousin far out in the cold edges of our solar system. You will find Vikings, knights, warriors defending home and hearth, of triumph and tragedy, and, yes, even the god himself. You will listen to tales of great courage and great loss. Of sacrifice for a greater good and of justice delivered to the overly greedy. You will even find the aforementioned Walt Disney himself.

Author Steve Samblis spent years searching the world for the most successful people on the planet. He got to know them and asked them each this question: "What was the one most crucial habit in your life that has made the most significant impact on your success?" He then took these 100 habits and put them into a work called 1 Habit.

Sound interesting? We think so too! Listen to David Crockett His Life and Adventures and learn about this important historical figure.