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Women in War is a stirring, raw, and profoundly inspiring collection of over twenty true stories about the brave women who served and fought throughout history. Narrated by Julia Whelan, who provided the voice for NY Times best-selling book, The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Mrs. Holt is dealing with a *hot flash* and trying to cope with impossible grief at the Curry Quilting Bee. Town gossips, Mrs. Daindridge and Mrs. Carr, toss a scandalous accusation into the discussion, slandering the good name of the missing teacher. When the quarrel breaks out, feathers fly! What happened to presumably innocent Mrs. Ellice? If you love Crime Novels with strong female leads set in the 1920's, this is the series for you!

It’s time to unleash the power that has been hidden from you for so long. This book is a royal summons to every Black woman ready to return to her divine design, her sacred role, and her spiritual authority. The world has lied to you long enough. Now it’s time to remember who you are. Open these pages and rediscover your powers: Holy Fire, Sacred Light The Spiritual Power of Her Radiance The Cloak, the Shield, and the Aura The Power of Her Sacred Elegance Spiritual Powers of Divine Magnetism & Limitless Vitality Mystery and Depth The Spiritual Power to Shift Atmospheres Untouchable The ...

Maurice and Maralyn make an odd couple. He’s a loner, awkward and obsessive; she’s charismatic and ambitious. But they share a horror of wasting their lives. And they dream – as we all dream – of running away from it all. What if they quit their jobs, sold their house, bought a boat, and sailed away? Most of us begin and end with the daydream. But Maurice began to study nautical navigation. Maralyn made detailed lists of provisions. And in June 1972, they set sail. For nearly a year all went well, until deep in the Pacific, a breaching whale knocked a hole in their boat and it sank.

Eight women. Thousands of children saved. Unforgettable stories of courage. They were teachers, nurses, students—ordinary women who made extraordinary choices. In the darkest days of World War II, they risked everything to save the most vulnerable: the children. Saving the Children of the Holocaust tells their incredible stories.

One teacher is missing without a trace, is Etta next? In the dark shadow of the Great War, Miss Etta Lynne applies for a job teaching at a small-town high school to support her struggling family. Can she persevere when she faces discrimination and sinister secrets? What happened to the teacher before her? An engrossing historical mystery novel that’s first in a series! Uncover a dark secret, expose a scandalous accusation, solve a mystery... Five Star Verified Review: I loved that there so many red herrings for "who did it." Plus *twists and turns*. Good character development. Plus a ...

In 1928, a young social worker and hobby pilot named Amelia Earhart arrived in the office of George Putnam, heir to the Putnam & Sons throne and hitmaker, on the hunt for the right woman for a secret flying mission across the Atlantic. A partnership—professional and soon otherwise—was born.

A Flower Traveled in My Blood is the rarest of nonfiction that reads like a novel and puts your heart in your throat. It is the product of years of extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting. It marks the arrival of a blazing new talent in narrative journalism. In this audiobook, a regime tries to terrorize a country, but love prevails. The grandmothers’ stunning stories reveal new truths about memory, identity, and family.

Bonus Scene for Book 1 of the Lemon Sugar Series: "In the Company of Men." This little short story contains spoilers.

In this definitive, eye-opening history, award-winning author Rebecca Grant charts the reproductive freedom movement from the days before Roe through the seismic impact of Dobbs. The stories in Access span four continents, tracing strategies across generations and borders. Grant centers those activists who have been engaged in direct action to help people get the abortions they need.

The Jōshitai: Unsung Heroines of the Boshin War – Expanded Edition By Sumiko Nakano They weren’t supposed to exist. Not officially. Not in the histories written by men with ink and authority. But when the Tokugawa order crumbled and war came to Aizu, the women of the Jōshitai didn’t wait for permission. They armed themselves with naginata, short swords, and resolve—and stepped into the fire. This newly updated edition of The Jōshitai is more than a tribute. It’s a reclamation. An excavation of names, faces, and legacies that history tried to erase. Based on deeper research, ...

Steel and Vengeance A Daughters of Wars Novel – Book One Japan, 1867. The Shogunate is splintering. The Emperor rises. The old ways are bleeding out—and with them, everything once sacred. Far from the capital, in the shadow of a forgotten lake, lies Kasumigaura, a fictional village where the world still breathes in sword strokes and silence. It’s here the Hayashi sisters are raised—not as ornaments, but as weapons. Trained in war. Schooled in honor. Bound in blood. Sumiko, the eldest, speaks only with her eyes and her blade. Misako, the middle, is fire—sharp, wild, unyielding. ...

Follow the captivating journey through the lives of female rulers who defied expectations, ruled empires, shaped cultures, and left enduring legacies. From ancient Egypt to the heart of the Mughal Empire, these stories offer inspiration, empowerment, and awe-inspiring courage.

USA Today Bestselling Author Regina Duke and history specialist Colleen Ladd present the second short read in their series, Romance in the Old West. Hattie longs to visit her friend in Virginia City and manages to convince her family that it would be the best place for her brother, Matthew, to start a business and get married, and she goes along as his fiancée's chaperone. John looks like just another handsome cowboy, but he is so much more--and he's falling hard for Hattie.

Step into the untold stories of the women who shaped the book of Genesis, the foundation of faith, humanity, and divine promise. In She Speaks, Genesis, the matriarchs and heroines take center stage, their voices rising from the shadows of history to reveal strength, sorrow, and unyielding faith. Experience the devotion of Sarah, who laughed at the impossible and became the mother of nations. Walk alongside Hagar, the forsaken handmaid whose cries reached heaven. Hear Leah’s quiet resilience, Rachel’s longing for motherhood, and Tamar’s fearless pursuit of justice. Meet women like ...

Here is a riveting book on the biggest name in the fashion industry! From humble beginnings at an orphanage to her rise as one of the greatest fashion designers who still continues to inspire, Coco Chanel's life is one of guts, grit and glory. Chanel's idea of style was based on minimalism. Her famous quip "Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off," was revolutionary in an age where ostentation was synonymous with fashion. This book is for everyone who loves satisfying underdog-to-winner story, and history, retold in all its exotic glitz and glamour. Coco Chanel...

If you had any quest5ions at all about people in the Bible, you can find answers here answers to questions, such as how did Baruch talk to an Eagle; when did Moses rule Ethiopia; how did Joseph become Pharaoh and how did he know Job; ho was Cleopatrra-8th related to Jesus; who was Adam's first wife; what do ancient scriptures say about light sabers; did Noah have daughters; what really happened to Lot's wife, Ado; how was Cleopas related to Jesus; what do we know about the wives of the apostles; why was the Gospel of Thomas taken out of our Bibles; what famous miracle, done by, Jeus made ...

In 1673, fifteen-year-old Maria d’Este travelled from Italy to marry James, Duke of York, the future King of England and a man twenty-five years her senior. Thrust from a pious life on the path to become a nun, at the debauched court of Charles II she set about recreating the world she’d left behind – a world where women were highly educated, exercised power and celebrated art and artists with concentrated patronage.

The War Brides Act of 1945 allowed alien spouses, natural children, and adopted children of GIs to enter the U.S. as non-quota immigrants after World War II. After the war, 300,000 women married American servicemembers and immigrated to the United States. This novel is about the experiences of five war brides who followed their husbands to Bozeman, Montana. Adapting to the way of life in Montana was not easy in those days, but they persevered and built good lives there. While A British Wife is a novel, it is based on stories I heard from my British war bride mother and her friends. Most of ...

At the turn of the 20th century, in the village of Nagyrév, Hungary, midwife Zsuzsanna Fazekas was more than a caretaker—she was a confidante. She helped poor women give birth; she assisted them with abortions; and she listened. Their stories were the same: husbands who drank, who beat them, who made their lives unbearable. In response, Auntie Zsuzsi asked one question: "Why bother with them?" Her solution was arsenic.