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341) The FbI's Most Controversial Operations: The History of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Notori
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No single figure in 20th century American history inspires such opposing opinions as J. Edgar Hoover, the iconic first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In his time, he was arguably the most powerful non-elected figure in the federal government. Serving under eight presidents (and outliving two of them), he remains the longest-serving head of a major government office, and Hoover died as he began: a civil servant, having been appointed...
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No single figure in 20th century American history inspires such opposing opinions as J. Edgar Hoover, the iconic first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In his time, he was arguably the most powerful non-elected figure in the federal government. Serving under eight presidents (and outliving two of them), he remains the longest-serving head of a major government office, and Hoover died as he began: a civil servant, having been appointed...
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Losing your furry friend will leave a big hole in your heart, and you will miss them greatly. They bring companionship, joy, and the warmth of a critter who loves you unconditionally. They are one of life's most precious pleasures.
Unfortunately, the reality that comes with the love of a fur baby is that you will be with them for their whole life, but they will not be with you for all of yours, and when they pass on, the grief of it all may make...
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"John Goodman is a national treasure whose New Way to Care: Social Protections That Put Families First should be national policy. It is pragmatic, knowledgeable, and accessible. Read it and help to accomplish John's wise advice." -Regina E. Herzlinger, Nancy R. McPherson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
The COVID-19 pandemic. The Great Recession. The dot-com bust. The early '90s recession. Every decade or so a disaster...
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A history of Fort Monmouth, including the innovations and tens of thousands of soldiers that came through the years.
The history of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, begins in May 1917 when, as part of its wartime mobilization, the Army authorized four training camps for signal troops. One camp, located in central NJ, would eventually be known as "Fort Monmouth," in honor of the soldiers of the American Revolution who fought and died at the nearby battle...
346) Rental
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A steamy romance between a player and a referee breaks all the rules but will it destroy their careers? Five different cities in eight years - Logan's never had the chance to settle in one place. He's the guy who fills in gaps on teams as a temporary fix and is traded at year's end because no one wants to keep a thirty-year-old rental after he's outlived his usefulness. When he's called up to the Rebels, he knows it's his last run in the NHL. Now,...
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Did you know that all the millionaires in the world have a particular mindset in common?
Here's a book written to help you re-pattern your thoughts and learn how to create the long-lasting wealth that will set you apart from wishful thinkers. This book will take you to another dimension of reality where you'll embrace the same habits that set millionaires apart from those who never realize their dreams.
Our mindset and Habits are the major source...
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"At forty-four years old, Tim Wakefield is the longest-serving member of one of baseballs most popular franchises. He is close to eclipsing the winning records of two of the greatest pitchers to have played the game, yet few realize the full measure of his success. That his career can be characterized by such words as dependability and consistency defies all odds because he has achieved this with baseballs most mercurial weapon the knuckleball. Knuckler...
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The complete story of the band that many consider the inventors of "grunge," produced with their full cooperation. Before everybody loved their town, Mudhoney was just an unlikely quartet of Seattle-music-scene knockabouts-two college dropouts, a carpenter, and the best drummer in town. But in 1988, the band's debut single, "Touch Me I'm Sick," and subsequent EP, Superfuzz Bigmuff, turned the indie-rock world on its ear and lit the way for the grunge...
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Aficionados de C.S Lewis disfrutaran de este gran trabajo histórico con comentarios sobre cartas entre grandes eclesiásticos en temas de divinidad, guerras, la iglesia y oraciones.
En septiembre de 1947, tras leer Cartas del diablo a su sobrino, el padre Giovanni Calabria se sintió impulsado a escribirle al autor, pero no sabía inglés, de modo que lo hizo en latín. Así comenzó una correspondencia que sobreviviría al propio padre Calabria...
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I've accepted that this first book is really just a novelty book: the quaint ideas of a bitter Bantu man who cannot let go of the past, the last of those so-called freedom fighters who belong in museums. I imagine this book will end up on the coffee tables of, well, people who have coffee tables. But so be it. Ill happily fade into the background of endless time. But there are some ideas that must just outlive this bitter-souled freedom fighter. Look,...
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Many people dream of a magic reset button. With one touch, it would instantly change their circumstances and create a more fulfilling life. What they don't realize is that life provides plenty of opportunities to change direction, but few of us heed the signs showing us the way. For workaholic entrepreneurs Jim and Rene, their sign came as a cancer diagnosis. After growing their home-based business for ten years, their heart and soul dog, Jerry, had...
353) Exodus
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For fans of Lauren Asher, Penelope Douglas, and Ana Huang, the continuation of Tiktok phenom Kate Stewart's internationally bestselling Ravenhood trilogy, a deliciously steamy, irresistibly edgy and suspenseful Robin Hood retelling that offers a thoroughly unique modern-day spin on the original brotherhood of morally gray bad boys.
Can you live a lie?
It's a ghost town, this place that haunts me, the one that made me. It's clear to me that...
354) Chiasma
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Reality is fractal, spheres within spheres, yet each sentient species calls the inner surface of its own sphere 'infinity'...
On a minor planet of the vast Second Empire, a mysterious force awakens, evoking obscure legends and forgotten omens. But, the secretive Ethrakkien Monks know what it is: Muann Tshir, the ancient magical creation of the prophet Sialom. Few understand what Muann Tshir's return might mean, least of all the Empire's privileged...
355) Shades of Privilege: Two African American Families that Transformed the Carolinas, and the Nation
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In 1951, George Simkins, Jr., of Greensboro, and Anna Oleona Atkins of Winston-Salem were married. Their elegant wedding not only brought together the black elite of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, but more significantly, it merged two families who, arguably, did more to advance civil rights in the Carolinas than any other.
George C. Simkins, Jr. hailed from an old line of South Carolina high achievers-the descendant of men who founded and settled...
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Discover the Secrets of Financial Mastery That Have Eluded You
Imagine a life where your financial worries are not just minimized but completely eradicated, where the insights of the affluent become your guiding principles to amassing wealth. Wealth Wisdom: What the Rich Know That You Don't offers a groundbreaking peek behind the velvet rope into the mindset, strategies, and practices of the wealthy.
Embark on a revolutionary journey through the...
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No importa tu edad o tus circunstancias actuales, ¡Dios quiere que sigas adelante! Únete al autor de best sellers Dr. David Jeremiah en una clase magistral sobre cómo vivir sin miedo y descubrir que nunca es demasiado tarde para encontrar tu propósito.
El amado maestro de la Biblia y autor de best sellers, el Dr. David Jeremiah, revela formas para que personas de cualquier edad vivan una vida con sentido y encuentren la presencia y el propósito...
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Nothing succeeds like excess.Outrageous Hollywood super producer Don Simpson wants to do something good with his life. But all the hookers and drug dealers and movie stars just keep getting in the way. Simpson teamed with Jerry Bruckheimer to create the high concept blockbuster that changed the business for ever. Now he wants to change himself."BOSCUTTI'S DON SIMPSON" is a wild Hollywood novel. It's based on an award-winning screenplay. It's a brilliant,...
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Called the "good nutrition bible" by one reviewer, The DASH Diet to End Obesity is the ultimate guide to common sense-lifestyle changes that will improve the health of the entire family. With a special emphasis on prevention, this book is written for parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about protecting themselves and their children from the health risks of obesity.
This book is the most comprehensive guide to the DASH diet plan yet published....
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"Habitual Alchemy: Transforming Habits into Success"Being the world of where the success and fulfillment frequently are in the realm of the unreal, "Habitual Alchemy" becomes the light that leads the way through the wandering and the explaining. This book is not only about possessing the power of habits but what really matters is the willingness to reach whatever you strive for with the help of that power, so you can live the life you've dreamed of.The...
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