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- Tells the story of an FBI agent and a code breaker catching Russian spies
- Reveals the secret saga behind the espionage operation
- Chronicles the intricate process of uncovering the spies' activities
- Provides insights into the world of counterintelligence
- Offers a detailed account of the investigation's challenges and successes
- Explores the collaboration between different agencies to catch the spies
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- Explores how classical writers on virtue influenced the Founding Fathers
- Examines the impact of classical philosophy on shaping America
- Connects the pursuit of happiness to classical ideas of virtue
- Discusses the role of virtue in defining American ideals
- Explores the intersection of classical wisdom and American history
- Narrated by Doris Kearns Goodwin and Bryan Cranston
- Includes archival recordings of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Robert F. Kennedy
- Focuses on Doris Kearns Goodwin's personal history of the 1960s
- Explores the relationship between Doris and her husband Dick Goodwin
- Discusses the achievements and failings of the leaders they served and observed
- Involves the exploration of a time capsule from the 1960s
- Offers insights into pivotal figures of the time such as JFK, MLK Jr., and LBJ
- Reflects on hope for the future generation to continue the story with America
- #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
- Tells the story of love, loss, and healing
- Focuses on Prince Harry's struggles and growth after Princess Diana's death
- Chronicles his journey from grief to finding true love with Meghan
- Highlights the challenges faced by Harry and Meghan in dealing with the press
- Reflects on Prince Harry's decision to leave the Royal Family
- Written with raw, unflinching honesty
- Offers insight, revelation, and wisdom on love and grief
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- Product description: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
- Engaging story involving shipwreck, mutiny, and murder
- Intriguing plot that captivates readers
- Offers a thrilling maritime adventure
- Likely appeals to fans of mystery and suspense genres
- Presents a tale filled with suspense and twists
- Recommended for those interested in maritime history and thrilling narratives
- Journalist's 20-year fascination with Manson murders leads to new revelations
- Manson Family murders in Los Angeles, including Sharon Tate
- Crimes sparked paranoia across the nation, marked end of the 60s era
- Unearthing of cover-up behind official story, police carelessness, legal misconduct
- Manson's ties to Hollywood, law enforcement inaction, transformation of peaceful hippies
- Investigation includes reclusive celebrities, spies, CIA mind-control experiments
- Claims strong enough to potentially overturn Manson murders verdicts
- Book challenges understanding of pivotal time in American history
- A New York Times bestseller about the pivotal months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil War
- Erik Larson presents a gripping narrative filled with historical insights and narrative verve
- Focus on the tense political climate as Southern extremists threaten the Union and states secede
- Traces the lead-up to the Confederacy’s shelling of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor
- Highlights key figures like Major Robert Anderson, Edmund Ruffin, and Mary Boykin Chesnut
- Reveals the chaotic events, tragic errors, and personal betrayals that characterized the period
- Shows Lincoln's struggles with his secretary of state to avert a war he fears is inevitable
- Draws on diaries, secret communiques, and plantation records to craft a political horror story of America on the brink
- Title: The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- Publisher: Crown; First Edition (April 30, 2024)
- Language: English
- Hardcover with 592 pages
- ISBN-10: 0385348746, ISBN-13: 978-0385348744
- Item Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Dimensions: 6.36 x 1.39 x 9.5 inches
Original price was: 35,000 $.18,790 $Current price is: 18,790 $.
- Title: Chaos by Tom O'Neill
- Available on Amazon.com with free shipping
- Publisher: Hachette Books
- Language: English
- Paperback with 544 pages
- ISBN-10: 0316477540 and ISBN-13: 978-0316477543
- Item Weight: 1.07 pounds
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.36 x 8.25 inches
Original price was: 22,990 $.19,250 $Current price is: 19,250 $.
- Title: The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Language: English
- Hardcover edition with 368 pages
- ISBN-10: 1668002477, ISBN-13: 978-1668002476
- Item weight: 1.12 pounds
- Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
Original price was: 28,990 $.23,780 $Current price is: 23,780 $.
- Book title: When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders
- Publisher: Harper, release date June 25, 2024
- Language: English
- Hardcover edition with 240 pages
- ISBN-10: 0063349280, ISBN-13: 978-0063349285
- Item weight: 12.9 ounces
- Dimensions: 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches
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- Where the Birds Never Sing" is an eBook available on Kindle Store
- The book tells the true story of the 92nd Signal Battalion
- Focuses on the involvement of the battalion in the liberation of Dachau
- Written by Jack Sacco with a foreword by Bob Dole
- Offers a first-hand account of the experiences of the soldiers during WWII
- Provides insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by the battalion
- Captures the historical significance of the liberation of Dachau
- A compelling narrative of bravery and sacrifice during wartime
Original price was: 23,990 $.3,990 $Current price is: 3,990 $.
- Product title: Man's Search for Meaning
- Publisher: Beacon Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2006)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 184 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780807014271
- ISBN-13: 978-0807014271
- Item Weight: 7.6 ounces
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.57 x 8.47 inches
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- Product title: A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
- Publisher: Scribner (May 28, 2024)
- Language: English
- Hardcover with 512 pages
- ISBN-10: 1501183052, ISBN-13: 978-1501183058
- Item Weight: 1.52 pounds
- Dimensions: 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
Original price was: 32,500 $.22,490 $Current price is: 22,490 $.
- Instant New York Times bestseller and Instant Los Angeles Times bestseller
- Provides a vivid picture of the potential consequences of nuclear war
- Discusses the scenario of a nuclear missile inbound towards the United States
- Explores the heart of the nuclear military establishment and the risks involved
- Includes exclusive interviews with military and civilian experts
- Examines the critical moments after a nuclear missile launch
- Considered essential reading for understanding the urgency and depth of nuclear war scenarios
- Historical fiction novel set at the dawn of the Civil War
- Explores themes of hubris, heartbreak, and heroism
- Follows a captivating storyline involving a demon of unrest
- Provides a unique perspective on the events leading up to the Civil War
- Offers a blend of drama, action, and intrigue
- Promises a compelling narrative that delves into the human experience during a tumultuous period
- Ideal for readers interested in historical fiction and Civil War-era stories
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- Title: The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation
- Publisher: Basic Books (May 7, 2024)
- Language: English
- Hardcover with 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 1541673522
- ISBN-13: 978-1541673526
- Item Weight: 1.22 pounds
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.19 x 9.95 inches
Original price was: 32,000 $.20,490 $Current price is: 20,490 $.
- A classic novel by Nancy Mitford
- Set in the court of Louis XIV of France
- Offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the French monarchy
- Features a mix of historical accuracy and satirical humor
- Explores themes of power, wealth, and intrigue
- Written in a witty and engaging style
- Considered a must-read for historical fiction enthusiasts
- Part of the New York Review Books Classics collection
Original price was: 17,950 $.10,990 $Current price is: 10,990 $.
- Title: The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free
- Publisher: Broadside Books
- Publication date: June 4, 2024
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 0063389428
- ISBN-13: 978-0063389427
- Dimensions: 6 x 0.83 x 9 inches
Original price was: 30,000 $.19,210 $Current price is: 19,210 $.