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In Belle Époque Paris, the Eiffel Tower was newly built, France was experiencing remarkable political stability, and American women were painting the town and gathering at a female-only Residence known as The American Girls' Club in Paris. Opened in 1893, The Club was the center of expatriate living and of dedication to a calling in the fine arts, and singularly harbored a generation of independent, talented, and driven American women. Now in The Club, curator, art historian, and podcast host Jennifer Dasal presents the never-before-told story of the Club.

Today, the world is in the midst of the transformative and ever-developing Digital Age, otherwise referred to as the “Age of Information.” It has been an unprecedented, remarkable, and explosive era marked by social media and computer-generated imagery (and with it, deep fakes), among other novel, previously unimaginable concepts. The bulky monitors and blocky towers of personal computers and laptops, which were once upon a time considered fashionable, futuristic contraptions, have since been replaced with a sleek and stylish array.

For over four decades the story of the extraordinary evil that occurred at the Kincora Boys’ Home in East Belfast in the 1970s and the shocking attempts by MI5 to cover it up have haunted our political and social terrain for decades.

At the eve of the Second World War, an estimated 1.6 million Jewish children lived in Nazi-occupied Europe. While 10,000 of them escaped to Britain in the Kindertransport, only some 500 found a new home in France. Here they attempted to begin again—but their refuge would all too soon become a trap. For the first time, Laura Hobson Faure brings to life the experiences of these children, and the Jewish and non-Jewish organizations who helped them. Drawing on survivors' testimonies as well as children's diaries, letters, drawings, songs, and poems, Who Will Rescue Us? recreates their journeys.

Ukraine: Their Blood, Our Treasure is a fearless investigation into one of the most controversial and under-explored stories of our time: the intersection of war, corruption, and foreign influence in the heart of Eastern Europe. As global attention remains fixated on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, this book cuts through the headlines and political posturing to expose a deeper, more unsettling reality. Why has Ukraine, despite receiving over $150 billion in Western aid, struggled to achieve a decisive military victory? Who really benefits from the flow of foreign money, arms, and ...

The Fall of the Reich: The Final 100 Days tells the harrowing and historically rich story of how the Third Reich unravelled during its final, desperate months between January and May 1945. What was once a seemingly invincible Nazi war machine had by 1945 become a hollow shell—crumbling under the weight of defeat, dissent, and destruction. From the failed final offensive in the Ardennes to the thunder of Soviet artillery at the gates of Berlin, this book tracks the intense and often chaotic events that sealed Hitler’s fate and reshaped the modern world.

Ucrania: Su Sangre, Nuestro Tesoro es una investigación audaz sobre uno de los temas más controvertidos y poco explorados de nuestra época: la intersección entre guerra, corrupción y poder extranjero en el corazón de Europa del Este. Mientras el mundo observa la guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania, este libro va más allá de los titulares y el discurso oficial para exponer una realidad mucho más inquietante. ¿Cómo es posible que Ucrania, a pesar de recibir más de 150 mil millones de dólares en ayuda occidental, no haya logrado una victoria decisiva? ¿Quién se beneficia realmente del ...

Delve into the world of Witchcraft and High Magic! Jan, Olaf and Thur attempt to perform Ceremonial Magic in a time when to delve into these Arts could cost them their lives. Unfortunately, they discover they are missing an integral aspect of High Magic and are doomed to failure unless they find the Witch of Wanda to initiate them and train them into the secrets of Witchcraft. Dr. Gerald B. Gardner, the Father of Modern Witchcraft and Wicca, writing under the nom-de-plume ‘Scire’, brings to life this medieval tale of Ceremonial Magic and Witchcraft. Originally published in 1949, this ...

In a dozen brilliant and bloody years, a young man from the mountainous kingdom of Macedonia shattered the old world and forged a new one in his own image. Alexander the Great led his army across deserts and mountains to topple the greatest empire ever known, becoming a legend in his own lifetime. This is the epic story of how the prince of a rugged kingdom became the undisputed master of Asia before his thirty-third birthday. This book chronicles his entire journey, from the fractious Macedonian court under his formidable father, Philip II, to his audacious crossing into Asia to challenge ...

Guided by myths of golden cities and worldly rewards, policy makers, conquistador leaders, and expeditionary aspirants alike came to the new world in the sixteenth century and left it a changed land. Came Men on Horses follows two conquistadors--Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and Don Juan de Oñate--on their journey across the southwest.

Enochian Decoded: Unlocking the Language of Angels Through Artificial Intelligence Discover one of history’s greatest linguistic mysteries in Enochian Decoded, a groundbreaking exploration blending ancient mysticism and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. For centuries, the enigmatic Enochian language, recorded by Elizabethan scholars John Dee and Edward Kelley, captivated scholars and mystics alike, defying definitive interpretation—until now. Author Aurelius Enoch Sage masterfully integrates advanced AI methodologies—including neural networks, semantic mapping, predictive modeling...

In the fall of 1947, an eighty-four-year-old woman receives an extraordinary invitation. Within is the end of a long journey seeking vindication for a husband who gave his life to the service of the Royal Navy and received, in return, ingratitude. Thus begins the story of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine. Victoria, the eldest daughter of Princess Alice and Prince Ludwig of Hesse, was born in April 1863.

Reinhard Höhn (1904-2000) est l’archétype de l’intellectuel technocrate au service du IIIᵉ Reich. Juriste, il se distingue par la radicalité de ses réflexions sur la progressive disparition de l’État au profit de la «communauté» définie par la race et son «espace vital». Brillant fonctionnaire de la SS – il termine la guerre comme Oberführer (général) –, il nourrit la réflexion nazie sur l’adaptation des institutions au Grand Reich à venir – quelles structures et quelles réformes?

Book 2 in the sensational #1 Amazon Bestseller series grips you with more intrigue, deception, and a very different kind of murder. When escape is the only option, courage is no longer a choice and you discover who you really are... Germany, 1942. Seventeen-year-old Anna Goldberg's world is shattered when the Gestapo discovers her secret. Forced to flee for her life, she finds sanctuary in another hiding place thanks to the resourceful Madam Katia. Anna's father, Josef, continues to endure the unspeakable horrors of Auschwitz, each day becoming a battle for survival and escape is his only ...

London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies a chamber resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred Hitchcock in North London?

Heading to Scotland? Make sure you get the most out of your visit to Edinburgh by reading this booklet. Kristie Dean has been to Edinburgh many times. This short travel guide, Travels in Edinburgh: Top Spots to See, is the result of her experiences. There's no "fluff" in this booklet - it's straight to the point. This guide serves as a quick reference of must-see spots, with opening times and brief information. It's something you can easily read on the plane to plan your itinerary. Why wade through large travel guides with extraneous information when you can get fast and easy-to-read ...

Rome was never just an empire. It was a myth made real. From wolf-raised kings to god-killed tyrants, 'Imperium Romanum' resurrects the story of the Roman Empire in the only way it ever made sense: as a living legend. Told with raw power and mythic clarity, this is no ordinary history book. It’s a retelling from the inside out—where truth bleeds into prophecy, and every fall echoes into the future. Follow the rise of iron and fire, through the betrayals of Brutus, the madness of Nero, and the collapse that shook the world. This is not a tale of statues and dates.

Unlock the wonder of ancient Greece in just 60 minutes with Greek Myths in 60 Minutes: Timeless Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters for All Ages. This engaging and immersive audiobook brings to life the most legendary tales from classical mythology, adapted for listeners of all ages while staying true to the original stories passed down through generations.

Phocion (402-318 BCE) won Athens's highest public office by direct democratic election an unmatched forty-five times and was officially honored as a "Useful Citizen." A student at Plato's Academy, Phocion gained influence and power during a time when Athens faced multiple crises stemming from Macedonia's emergence as an international power under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. Following Athens's defeat by Macedonia, Phocion unsuccessfully sought mild terms of surrender. Oligarchy was imposed on democratic Athens, and more than twelve thousand "undesirable" Athenians were exiled.

Auch im alten Russland waren die Juden eine »nationale Minderheit«; aber eine misshandelte. Durch Verachtung, Unterdrückung und Pogrom kennzeichnete man die Juden als eine eigene Nation. Man war nicht etwa bestrebt, sie durch Vergewaltigung zu assimilieren. Man war bestrebt, sie abzugrenzen.