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He was evil incarnate, a main perpetrator of the Holocaust. Standing at six foot four inches and with deeply grotesque facial scars, he instilled fear as Hitler's top executioner of death. This thoroughly researched book takes you into the twisted psyche of one of the most vile and murdering figures of the Nazi regime. Ernst Kaltenbrunner was a high-ranking Austrian SS official, a driven anti-Semite, and fanatical Hitler loyalist. Rising quickly in the ranks, he was personally appointed as Chief of the Reich Security Main Office (RSHA) — which included the Gestapo, Kripo, and SD — by ...

A detailed, illustrated exploration of twenty of the world's greatest mysteries. Go back in time and history and explore the wonders that have captured man's imagination for centuries. Be dazzled by 2000-year-old manuscripts still being deciphered, abandoned ancient cities of 100,000, and a mountain whose tomb is still being guarded 500 years later. Is the Holy Grain really in Spain? And are pirate treasures about to be dug up in Canada? Glimpse at cryptic sanctuaries beyond imagination. Crisscross the globe for answers, consider possibilities, and marvel at the ingenuity of past cultures ...

In 1878, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer named Moses Wilhelm Shapira acquired a curious biblical manuscript consisting of sixteen leather strips. The manuscript, written in ancient, Paleo-Hebrew contained what appeared to be a form of the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy but with significant variations. It was allegedly discovered by Bedouin tribesmen around 1865, east of the Dead Sea, in a remote cave, high above the Wadi Mujib (biblical Arnon). Shapira believed that his manuscript was both ancient and authentic. In 1883, he presented his scroll to the leading scholars of Europe. Newspapers ...

Tropical Gangsters was named one of the “Books of the Century” by the New York Times. This sequel again takes you beyond the slogans and ideologies of international development to the complexities, absurdities, and possibilities of some of the poorest places on the planet. If Tropical Gangsters was like a non-fiction novel, Tropical Gangsters II is a set of non-fiction short stories. Stories about corrupt states and cynical cultures, but also about idealism and practical choices that matter. Stories that abound in surprising dialogue, remarkable characters, and beautiful descriptions of...

This is a collected edition of the Channeler Trilogy—Moon & Shadow, Sun & Dream, and Death & Dragon—published together in one volume. A moon misplaced. A girl who dreams too well. A world beginning to bend. Sebastian never asked to be the hero of his village. But when nightmare creatures rise from the shadows, he finds himself gathering strange objects—things he thinks of as gifts—and using them to stand against the dark. What he doesn’t know is that the magic behind those gifts comes from a quiet girl named Anise, who dreams too vividly, and too true. Her power is the kind that ...

"Star Trek was explicitly crafted by its creator, Gene Roddenberry, into a humanist manifesto; the stories Trek told were humanist parables, putting forth the core philosophies to which he was devoted: equality, reason, integrity, fairness, opportunity, community. I was soaking them up before I even really understood what they were. I didn’t know it way back in 1972, but Star Trek had already made a humanist of me. It just took me a while to discover that there was a word for it. "This book is a celebration of both the stories and the values they inculcated in me. It is a humanism primer,...

Semi-finalist 2024 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award. This compelling true story chronicles the life of Paul, a boy who overcame extreme adversity to find redemption and success. Born into poverty in 1960s England, Paul's early years were marred by abuse, both physical and emotional, at the hands of his mother and her boyfriends. These experiences taught him harsh lessons about violence and survival, leading to his involvement in disturbing activities and shaping his view of the world. As a teenager, Paul's introversion and mental baggage further isolated him. However, a...

Learn everything there is to know about capybaras and take a look into their captivating world! Do you know what a capybara is? Do you want to know how they talk to each other? Have you ever wondered why capybaras are so loved by other animals? Are you interested in their fascinating world? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this book is perfect for you! Capybaras are one of the most interesting animals in the world. They are gentle, intelligent, and have endearing habits. They are also the largest rodents on Earth, which has earned them the nickname “gentle giants.” ...

This is an update to the status of Book 3 of my 'Rise of the New World Order' series of books that explain everything you need to know about the New World Order/Illuminati/Deep State/Great Reset and what they have coming right up for us in the middle of this 'plannedemic'. Please alert others who have read my books to this urgent update!!! Our country and way of life are in grave danger right this second from this massive false flag!! They are looking to take the USA down and absorb what's left into the New World Order...FACT!!!! Please spread my red-pilling first book to everyone you know,...

The book tells the stories and explains the legends behind the some of the greatest movie monsters in history. Charting their history from myths and fables told over the centuries, the author guides the reader from the past to the present day, as the Universal Monsters prepare to return to the silver screen for their biggest adventures yet. The classic Universal Monsters have been scaring and delighting audiences for decades. But did you know that these maniacal creeps have been frightening people throughout history? Find out about all the old world folk stories, legends and myths before ...

A Kingdom of Men is pushing the Elven clans of the Sunderlands over the brink of extinction. The mortal counterpart to the God of Death, Keres has the power to stem the tide of bloodshed. As brutal civil war threatens to tear her homeland asunder, she struggles to control her gift without succumbing to a curse of unslakable blood-lust. When her people are attacked, she can no longer hold back. The beast within awakens. Gods know there will be no redemption on the other side of her revenge. Wading deeper into the darkness plaguing her land, unraveling the secrets of her heritage, Keres faces...

Most people today recognize the need for a new level of Government that can control all of the national governments on the planet. We just don't know how to go about getting one. We're now living on the edge of either a global nuclear weapons disaster, a world-wide pandemic (most likely created by a government weapons lab) or an environmental disaster that appears to be happening at this very moment. We can each try to do our best to avoid any one of these catastrophic endings to mankind - but most of us realize the helplessness of this strategy - OR we can use our existing technological ...

World War Three has been avoided for just over the last century, but the world was changed forever with The Rh Factor War in 2053. Global powers, including the United States of America, along with most of the world, were hit with newly manufactured and never-before-seen chemical weapon agents (CWAs). The devastating and surprise attacks reduced the United States’ population by 85%. Tragically, it was the same situation for most of the world, with a majority of the globe systematically and methodically attacked by these new CWAs. Logan Miller is a mechanic from Greeley, Colorado. He was on...

In a Kingdom gripped by lies and corruption, King Don Triumph rises to power after a shocking victory in the Great Election of 2016. But his triumph is short-lived as the shadowy Council of Hollow Masks tightens its grip on the nation, manipulating the economy, the media, and the very truth itself. Facing overwhelming odds, King Don assembles a bold alliance to reclaim the kingdom’s future. At his side stands The People’s Champion Elion Musketeer, a brilliant inventor whose revolutionary machine threatens to expose the Council’s deepest secrets; J D Vanti, a fierce Western warrior ...

Before the first light of dawn on the morning of June twenty-second, 1941 Oskar Scheja stood on the western shore of the Bug River, looking to the east. The Russian army was camped on the other side. When the signal came to begin Operation Barbarossa he and his comrades from the German Wehrmacht stormed over the River and began an assault that took millions of Germans deep into Russian territory. For some the journey was brief. For others, like Oskar, it would last for years, and the struggle did not end when the fighting was over. This is the story of one German soldier’s experience in ...

This is the third volume in the Single Monad Model of the Cosmos series. The second volume introduced the Duality of Time Theory, which provided elegant solutions to many persisting problems in physics and cosmology, including super-symmetry and matter-antimatter asymmetry. In addition to uniting the principles of Relativity and Quantum theories, this theory can also explain the psychical and spiritual domains; all based on the same discrete complex-time geometry. Super-symmetry, and quantum gravity, are realized only with the two complementary physical and psychical worlds, while the ...

NEW 2024 UPDATED VERSION Brock has pure gaming skill. Garth has hacks and cheats never seen before. Sparks will fly when these two forces collide. In reality, Brock Blades is practically invisible. But in virtual reality, Brock is a master of Ninja Assassin, the most popular VR Roblox game at Beach City Elementary. So when a Ninja Assassin competition is announced with a 1-million Robux prize, Brock prepares for the game of his life. Garth Raynor is a spoiled rich kid who always gets what he wants. Garth's father is the owner and creator of the Roblox virtual reality system, so it's no ...

Welcome to the shadowy realm of organized crime, where power, money, and violence reign supreme. In Shadow Syndicates: The Dark World of Organized Crime, delve into the histories of the most notorious crime syndicates across the globe, from the Italian Mafia and Russian Mafia to the Yakuza, Mexican Drug Cartels, and many more. This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of how these organizations have shaped the course of history through bloodshed and corruption. Learn about the Italian Mafia's deep-rooted influence in politics and business, the rise of the Russian Mafia in the ...

Frozen death literally pounds upon my door. With no other options, we flee, moving the entire sanctum across dimensions. Now, I find myself in a feudal isolated environment of lost Eastern mythical creatures and their human counterparts. In a world where none of my modern friends have any cell reception, I must find a way to survive. We must band together and figure out who on this strange new dimension is a friend and who will try to kill us. With two extremely pregnant loved ones, I will be forced into a dire situation. Can I rise to the newest test put before me? Book Eight in the Blood ...

Ever found yourself at a loss during dinner conversations? Ever wished you could just pull out a juicy tidbit of trivia and dazzle everyone? Look no further! 'Accidentally Enlightened! Stumbling into the World's Most Interesting Facts & Stories' is your secret weapon to become the most captivating storyteller at any gathering. Brimming with surprising tales, mind-blowing facts, and delicious trivia, our book takes you on a rollicking journey through history, science, culture, and the arts. Unearth how ancient Persians beat the desert heat to keep their ice, learn about the brain surgeries ...