Genres : History

101 Great and Unique Things About AlaskaDiscover the Untamed Beauty and Hidden Wonders of the Last Frontier! Embark on an unforgettable journey through the rugged, awe-inspiring landscapes of Alaska with 101 Great and Unique Things About Alaska. This captivating guide unveils the essence of the 49th state, showcasing its breathtaking natural wonders, rich cultural heritage, and quirky hidden gems that make it unlike anywhere else in the world. From the mesmerizing glow of the Northern Lights to the majestic peaks...

"The Warrior Queen: The Rise of Boudica" is an enthralling historical fiction novel that breathes life into the extraordinary story of Boudica, the indomitable queen of the Iceni tribe, who boldly challenged the might of the Roman Empire in the first century AD. Set against the stunning landscapes of ancient Britain, this richly detailed narrative captures the vibrant culture, traditions, and tumultuous politics of a time when tribes struggled to maintain their identity amid relentless conquest.As the story unfolds, readers...

Discover the remarkable life of Brigham Young...Free BONUS Inside!When Joseph Smith was assassinated in 1844, his fledgling religious movement—the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, better known as the Mormon Church—faced a serious threat to its very survival. It was Brigham Young who stepped into the void and ensured that the religion became a successful one. With tens of millions of Mormons all over the world still practicing the faith today, it seems that Brigham Young's efforts have certainly...

As seen in military documents, medical journals, novels, films, television shows, and memoirs, soldiers’ invisible wounds are not innate cracks in individual psyches that break under the stress of war. Instead, the generation of weary warriors is caught up in wider social and political networks and institutions—families, activist groups, government bureaucracies, welfare state programs—mediated through a military hierarchy, psychiatry rooted in mind-body sciences, and various cultural constructs of masculinity. This book offers a history of military psychiatry from the American...

As seen in military documents, medical journals, novels, films, television shows, and memoirs, soldiers’ invisible wounds are not innate cracks in individual psyches that break under the stress of war. Instead, the generation of weary warriors is caught up in wider social and political networks and institutions—families, activist groups, government bureaucracies, welfare state programs—mediated through a military hierarchy, psychiatry rooted in mind-body sciences, and various cultural constructs of masculinity. This book offers a history of military psychiatry from the American...

“Rum isn’t just a drink—it’s a story in a bottle. And this book? It’s a whole shelf of them.”From the salty winds of the Caribbean to the snowy shores of Newfoundland, Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me takes you on a wild, witty, and eye-opening journey through the world of rum.Author Jeff Peddle—a former George Street bouncer, rum collector, and part-time philosopher—dives deep into the dark, sweet, and spicy history of the world’s most rebellious spirit.You’ll explore:The brutal origins of...

Book One of the award-winning Katherine Wheel Series catapults Katy and Jem into the global arena of World War One and changes their lives forever.Cheadle is a sleepy village in rural Wiltshire, England. Nothing much changes and little family dramas provide the only food for scandal and gossip. Then WW1 erupts into the lives of these country people, leaving no one unscathed.We meet Katy as a young maidservant, restless for more than domestic service can offer and reckless to a...

Book One of the award-winning Katherine Wheel Series catapults Katy and Jem into the global arena of World War One and changes their lives forever.Cheadle is a sleepy village in rural Wiltshire, England. Nothing much changes and little family dramas provide the only food for scandal and gossip. Then WW1 erupts into the lives of these country people, leaving no one unscathed.We meet Katy as a young maidservant, restless for more than domestic service can offer and reckless to a...

The frontier doesn’t rest, and neither does justice.When Marshal Maverick Wright rides out of Dustwood Creek, he isn’t just chasing outlaws. He’s chasing answers. From rustler-infested canyons to lawless desert towns, Maverick and his unlikely band of allies, the Riders of Red Rock, travel the harsh New Mexico territory delivering prisoners, hunting fugitives, and facing down danger with grit and gunpowder.But as they wander further from home, whispers of a growing threat rise on the wind. One that ties together...

Surfing at 29th Street was their haven from the turmoil of the times.It was the Sixties, a time of war and revolution.The nation was tearing itself apart.The day Kennedy was shot would not only change history but Robbie Doyle’s life; the people he would meet that day would shape his future.Sixteen-year-old Robbie’s life was already in chaos. His father had died suddenly of a heart attack. He and his mother had to move to a new town in Florida, where...