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Histria LLC The Lost Diary of George Washington
You are invited to travel by horse with the General, stay in his quarters, hear what he thinks, weigh upon his decisions, listen to his prayers, and fight by his side. Sometimes he will sound redundant. You will realize this is because many of the problems he faced were repetitive. Sometimes there will be little action. This will bother you. Please keep in mind, it bothered him more. You will see him in anguish and distress. You will experience his frustrations. You will grieve because of those who betrayed him. You will be a fly on the wall as he strategizes with his men. You will see some of those strategies carried out, while others were not executed. Even knowing the glorious outcome beforehand, you will see no possible way for victory to be had - until finally it is. You will be surprised to learn that this stoic figure had an inner turmoil few have ever faced. In the end, because of his own writings, you will know General George Washington more for who he was, above and beyond wh
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Histria LLC The Shepherd
A young shepherd boy living between the no mans land of civilization and beyond is taken and made slave by an invading army enroute to his homeland. Led by an undefeated general with a penchant for cruelty, this unassuming adolescent careens his way into the commander's good graces through a witless charm. Finding out only all too late that the little shepherd boy was not at all what he had seemed, the unconquerable general and his army are led to their doom.
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Histria LLC But She Looks Fine
So many young people are faced with life-changing hardshipsfrom illness and disease to loss and calamity. What Olivia Goodreau discovers through her journey with chronic Lyme, and what she has been sharing with the world, is that inside of every predicament is also a possibility. This is the story of how Olivia turned the physical challenges and emotional hardships she had faced since she was a little girl into an engaged life of advocacy for others.
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Histria LLC TwentyFive Centuries Without You
This gripping book takes us on a metaphysical journey from Ancient Greece to modern times. That moment, when Sofia walks into a museum and falls in love with a statue, the course of eternity changes. Following the whisper within, she begins to uncover a mystical legacy from the past and expand her consciousness into the realms of dreaming and dying to find again her cosmic lover. Can the two lovers, separated by twenty-five centuries, be born and meet again following the guidance of their highest intuition?
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Histria LLC The Princess and the Dragon: How the Princess Met the Dragon
A story of friendship between a young princess and a dragonIt might be hard to believe but the brave princess met her best friend not among the children in her kingdom, but in a lush forest near the river.He was a huge fire-breathing dragon covered in green scales.Usually, friendships are tested by misunderstandings and quarrels, but true ones can never be broken.This beautifully illustrated fairy tale will show you how true friendship survives every challenge.
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Histria LLC Taking Care
An inspiring story that’s easy to read but will not soon be forgotten.Middle age, easy-going bachelor Dexter Phillips intends to write his first novel. His live-in girlfriend, Marilyn, departs Connecticut to be with her ailing mother in Arizona. He’s unsure if she will return.Dexter has a shoebox full of photos to frame his book using these pictures anecdotally for the bones of the story. He needs a better writing environment and goes to a Staples store to purchase a new desk chair.He meets a young salesgirl, Emma, who later shows up at his door with the warranty she forgot to give him. He invites her for tea and wonders, “Does this warranty warrant a visit?” And the adventures begin.Taking Care is a story of hope and charity, friendship and passion, laughter and tears. A cross-generational saga of good people who care about each other.
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Histria LLC Pirin Planina: Tragic and Comic Episodes from Captivity
In Pirin Planina: Tragic and Comic Episodes from Captivity, Romanian poet and writer George Topirceanu (1886-1937) described his experiences as a soldier during World War I. Despite his bleak surroundings and vivid descriptions of death and tragedy that he witnessed, Topirceanu managed to find humor in the most unusual circumstances, making Pirin Planina a truly unique account of the War. His experiences will leave the reader perplexed. Topirceanu's unique blend of drama, tragedy, and humor will immerse the reader into the world of a soldier during World War I.
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Histria LLC Percy St John and the Chronicle of Secrets
An unbreakable cipher, a dead priest with expensive shoes, a hermit who has conversations with saints, an angry French girl, a guardian angel with attitude, a murderous master criminal, and a gaggle of angry demons might stop an ordinary fifteen-year-old safe-cracking genius, but not Percy St.-John. He's out to prove he did not steal a mysterious ancient book that may hold the key to mankind's greatest hope and greatest danger. E.A. Allen is a History Professor, cattle farmer, and retired C.I.A. intelligence officer. When he's not out chasing straying cows that have no respect for fences, or tracking-down undergraduates who have no respect for assignment deadlines, he's at his desk, writing mysteries in the great tradition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy L. Sayers.
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Histria LLC The Diplomatic Struggle over Bessarabia
Convention on the definition of aggression signed on 3 July 1933, established the borders of modern Romania.As in the case of its neighbours, Czechoslovakia and Poland, revisionist currents in Europe during the interwar period threatened Romania's newly established frontiers, one of the most serious threats being posed by the Soviet Union which sought to regain possession of Bessarabia, a Romanian territory that had been occupied by Russia from 1812-1918.This is a comprehensive account of the efforts of Romanian diplomacy during the interwar period to protect Bessarabia from the Soviet threat and the diplomatic and military events that led to the forcible occupation of the Romanian territories of Bessarabia and Northern Bucovina by the Soviet Union in the summer of 1940.The author not only provides an important account of Romanian diplomacy during this period, but also sheds light on the foreign policies of the Western powers, the Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany in this area of Europe. It is a key work on Romanian foreign policy during the interwar period and a necessary addition to any research library.
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Histria LLC Duty and Honor
The second novel in the Drieborg Chronicles SeriesIn the summer of 1862, the United States is torn by Civil War, and what was supposed to be a short conflict has turned into a bloody campaign on both sides. Teenage farm boy Michael Drieborg lives with his family in Michigan and longs to join the cause, but he can't justify abandoning his parents or the farm. But fate interceeds one Saturday morning on the family's weekly visit to town. Michael saves a young boy from being bullied. Unfortunately, he strikes the bully - the son of the town's banker - and is arrested and charged with assault. He was given two choices: go to jail or join a Union cavalry unit being formed in the area. Against the wishes of his parents, Michael leaves home and marches to war. Thus begins the story of a naive farm boy's journey to becoming a seasoned Union cavalryman. From the harshness of training camp and the intrigues of Washington DC to falling in love with a congressman's daughter and the horrific
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Histria LLC Sophia and Cassius
Fantasy, time travel, reincarnation, war, and romance in an ancient historical setting!Explore a captivating retelling of well-known stories in "Sophia and Cassius," a novel by Anna Canic. Weaving a tapestry of religious, philosophical, and esoteric themes, this gripping story throws new insight into the lost paradise and the fall of ancient civilizations.Meet Sophia, the first woman - one of strength, intelligence, willpower, and kindness. Sophia, the one who has given the world the gift of writing, is terribly in need of love. But her quest for the ideal partner takes a different turn, involving death, three millennia, and a rebirth as the Roman princess Julia Drusilla. However, the story goes beyond just a simple love tale. Sophia is thrown into the role of leading an epic battle between Good and Evil in her newfound existence. With the help of friends from many backgrounds, bold Drusilla unravels schemes and exposes the deceptions of the enemy. A fascinating cast of biblical and historical characters, such as Mary Magdalene, Seneca, and Boudicca, are introduced in the story.Julia Drusilla breaks the stereotype of suffragettes while honoring the feminine ideal. Her natural order and inner revolutionary spirit create a complex picture that defies simple labels. In addition to time travel, Anna Canic's book offers an in-depth look at love, bravery, and the never-ending conflict between good and evil as seen through the eyes of a wonderful woman throughout history.
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Histria LLC Food With Spirit: Alcohol-Infused Recipes
Food With Spirit: Alcohol-Infused Recipes, the latest book from chef, author, and television personality Alicia Shevetone, is a delightful look into the imaginative spirit of one of America’ s most innovative culinary artists. Shevetone is the founder of DINK Cuisine (Dual Income No Kids) where cooking is focused on rightsizing portions for smaller households. The approach takes form in this book by providing two versions of each recipe that serve either two people or four people. This also helps address another issue that Shevetone is passionate about: the elimination of food waste. Food With Spirit is a unique approach that meets a need often overlooked by modern cookbooks— cooking for one or two without creating massive amounts of leftovers and without sacrificing flavor. Food With Spirit is 116 pages and features fifty recipes spread across five sections. Appetizers Soups Entrees Sides Desserts. All fifty recipes are infused with some of our favorite intoxicants, from spiced rum to the smooth flavors of cognac.
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Histria LLC The Wingless Pigeon
Sukoon, a peace loving, honest pigeon, has only one wish! To meet a true friend that believes and trusts in him completely.Every day he prays hopes that his wish will come true. One day he comes across a strong, but friendly and funny golden-maned lion named Bharosa. The bond between the pigeon and the lion soon turns into love and understanding, taking them on the adventure of mutual discovery and understanding of eachother's worlds.Unknowingly, their loyalty and trust for each other, is greatly tested and threatened by the menacing dark shadows of doubt and jealousy. Especially when Bharosa discovers to his horror, the hair from his golden mane seems to be disappearing.Bharosa decides to teach Sukoon a lesson.Will Bharosa be successful in his mission or will his vengeance prove a high price to pay?
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Histria LLC The Formation of the Albanian National Consciousness
As the multi-national Ottoman Empire began to fall apart in the aftermath of the Russo-Turkish war of 1878, the Albanian people faced the peril of being absorbed into the surrounding newly formed nation-states of Southeastern Europe. Albanian leaders met at Prizren in 1878 to devise a strategy to defend their national rights. The Formation of the Albanian National Consciousness explores the origins of the movement that ultimately led to the creation of the modern-day Albanian nation-state.Had a national consciousness failed to develop prior to the crisis of 1878, the creation of a national movement, which not only sought to protect Albanian lands against foreign annexation but also strove to unite the four Albanian vilayets into a single autonomous administrative unit, would not have been possible. The development of a national consciousness during the decades preceding 1878 built the foundation for the national movement that culminated in the creation of the League of Prizren and ultimately led to the formation of an independent Albanian nation-state in 1912.
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Histria LLC The Lost Diary of Anne Frank
Historical fiction based on extensive research, focusing on Anne Frank's final months.
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Histria LLC Duty, Honor, Country: The Life of Arthur MacArthur, Jr.
On September 15, 1906, Arthur MacArthur Jr. became the twelfth man in the history of the United States Army to be awarded the rank of Lieutenant General, the highest rank in the Army up to that time. This great honor, which marked the culmination of MacArthur's brilliant military career, included him in the ranks of such outstanding American military leaders as George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and William Tecumseh Sherman, all of whom had previously held this rank. This bespeaks of the importance of Arthur MacArthur as a figure in American history, yet invariably when the name MacArthur is mentioned today it is almost immediately associated with his son Douglas. Arthur MacArthur is, however, equally deserving of recognition as a great military leader. This biography, based on extensive archival research, reveals the remarkable career of this great patriot and his contribution to American history. This is all the more important because, to fully understand the career of his famous son, Douglas, who had such a profound impact on the military history of the United States in the twentieth century, it is essential to study the life and career of Arthur MacArthur Jr who began his military career as a mere boy fighting for the 23rd Wisconsin infantry regiment during the Civil War. Douglas MacArthur was himself conscious of the profound influence his father had upon his life. Douglas once said, "Of all men I have known my father was the one I most respected and admired."A.K. Brackob has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Illinois. His other books include Scanderbeg: A History of George Castriota and the Albanian Resistance to Islamic Expansion in Fifteenth Century Europe.
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Histria LLC Grand Duchess Anastasia
Could Anastasia have survived?Over a century has passed since Tsar Nicholas II, family and retinue were said to have been executed by Cheka forces in the city of Yekaterinburg in the Russian Urals. Historians, theologians, revered mavens of 'Romanovia,' all reiterate sacrosanct versions of the event, immortalized in writing, stage and film depictions. However, the Russian Orthodox Church still hedges, at the time of this writing, about giving a definitive declaration of whose bones they possess and how history should be written. Persistent rumors that Anastasia, perhaps with Alexei, had survived, seem to fit the standard of Occam's Razor. It is the easiest, even if the most rejected, most vilified, and most unfathomable answer. 'Evgenia Smetisko' defies denial. Mr. Robert 'Bob' Schmitt, an early founder of visual face recognition (VFR), announced after 2D/3D analyses, 'Anastasia and she are obviously the same woman.' The reader will be intrigued to learn about the author's journey
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Histria LLC Frances Perkins
A captivating biography that tells the inspiring story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States. As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins played a key role in shaping American labor policy during the New Deal era, fighting for workers' rights, social justice, and economic security. From her early life in Maine to her historic tenure in Washington, D.C., this book traces Perkins' remarkable journey and highlights her enduring legacy as a trailblazing woman in American politics. Written in an engaging and accessible style even for young readers, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, women's history, and the fight for social justice.
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Histria LLC Little Warriors, Big Lives
Little Warriors, Big Lives is an engaging poetry picture book that empowers and comforts children battling critical illnesses that are both winning and losing their fight. It allows caregivers, friends, and family to read to children relatable poems that are positive, upbeat, daring, optimistic, fun, and heart-warming despite their diagnosis. It's a collection of enjoyable literary works that collides the pediatric critical illness world with encouragement, solace, and lightheartedness.
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Histria LLC The Wedding March
When California's local and state governments enacted sweeping COVID pandemic restrictions, San Diego wedding planner Amy Ulkutekin found herself forced to fight for the survival of both her industry and her own small business. A need for social impact quickly developed into political action, bringing her to the steps of California's state capitol, followed by hundreds of protestors, all dressed for a wedding. While many accounts will be written about the year 2020, most of which will discuss COVID and its lasting impact on society, The Wedding March presents a unique microcosm of the struggle endured by both a specific sect of the population as well as the United States at large. Small business owners (like this book' s subject) and individuals alike battled wars of attrition against governments, corporations, and healthcare behemoths. This book is the triumphant true story of one such business owner faced with the threat of financial ruin.
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Histria LLC A Tale of Two Villains
The millions of fans of Dracula and Harry Potter consist of all ages and varied enthusiasm, ranging from a curious reader or leisure cinema observer to seriously devoted academic scholars. However, followers of each universe have been chiefly segregated rarely mingling apart from an occasional culture convention, dominated by Star Wars, Star Trek, and Marvel heroes' groupies. But Stoker and Rowling readers have a lot in common because Count Dracula and Lord Voldemort have much in common. These two internationally acclaimed bestselling novels possess a remarkable kinship. Prepare to be delightfully surprised to discover that the godfather of all vampires and the infamous dark wizard share a deep character bond that goes far beyond the title monster.' Be intrigued to uncover what a coffin and a horcrux share or to dig further to unearth that the often-overlooked scars which Bram Stoker wrote of in Victorian England are just as significant as those described by J.K. Rowling in the mod
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Histria LLC Living Dangerously
Historical war novel casting a wide net over the Vietnam War.
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Histria LLC Revealing the Inner Contours of Human Emotion: Preserving the Ballets of Anthony Tudor
Antony Tudor stands as one of the pillars of twentieth-century ballet choreography. An English born choreographer who found a home in the United States, Tudor gained renown as the most innovative choreographer of his day. He explored the inner contours of human emotion as he sculpted one-act short stories about ordinary men and women. Based on a series of interviews with the curators of the Tudor legacy: Sally Bliss, Trustee of the Antony Tudor Ballet Trust, and four of the RÉpÉtiteurs, the professionals tasked with restaging the Tudor ballets, this book discusses the legacy of Antony Tudor and the restaging of his ballets to preserve their unique qualities that make them Tudor ballets. The author, Christine Knoblauch-O’Neal, is Director of the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance Program in the Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis. Before beginning her academic career, Christine performed for twenty years as a dancer with companies such as the American Ballet Theater (where she worked with Antony Tudor), the National Ballet, and the Cincinnati Ballet.
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Histria LLC Powerfully Perplexing Presidential Profiles
Powerfully Perplexing Presidential Profiles is a fun fact/trivia book on our United States Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump, written in a fun, witty style, to make learning entertaining and enjoyable. The book includes a never before published timeline linking two presidents at the same time somewhere in history. Whether you like American History or not, you will find a wealth of stories and facts to be shared that could spark conversation or debate at any party. After all, George Washington's kids were the first to play on the White House lawn right... or were they? This book covers a vast array of presidential trivia and facts, making it a fun read for kids and adults alike. A freelance writer of middle grade and young adult fiction, Rod Martinez grew up on Marvel Comics and The Twilight Zone. He also had a fascination with American History dating back to grade school. He is the author of The Juniors and regularly speaks at schools, conferences, and libraries pro
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Histria LLC The Grandmother Effect
The Grandmother Effect, with colorful, inclusive illustrations, is a great gift for Grandparent's Day or any day!This heartwarming and beautiful book celebrates the bond between grandmothers and grandkids. When grandmothers and grandchildren get together, they share cozy moments and daring events, important milestones and ordinary afternoons. Not only is time spent with gram special - it's also pretty rare!Humans are among a small group of animals that enjoy grandmas and multigenerational family life. In fact, scientists who study human evolution have determined that, thanks to grandmothers, our human species was able to develop large brains, form social groups, and live long lives. The Grandmother Effect, written by Beth Bacon and illustrated by Kat Bourek, is a tribute to today's grandmas as well as those ancient grandmothers who allowed us to develop advanced human traits.
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Histria LLC Shards of Fate
An epic fantasy trilogy for hardcore fans of the genre!A paladin of darkness, a knight of Death, and the very embodiment of the burdening title of Dark Prince, without being allowed to love, be granted a chance at a normal life, or even the right to find peace in death, Thaidren must understand and overcome the challenges brought by his unwanted legacy, uncovering the full extent of it in the process to assure his survival, along with the best possible outcome for the future of existence and its denizens. His tale begins and ends in darkness, but the pavement of his road will glow with cold light, and the helping hand of a guardian as ancient as the Shards of Fate themselves.
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Histria LLC Investigating the Kennedy Assassination: Did Oswald Act Alone?
For the first time in one place, the reader will see all the likely conspirators revealed.The Warren Commission and the FBI agreed that President John F. Kennedy was killed by a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. Fifteen years later, the HouseCommittee on Assassinations re-examined the evidence. They announced that he was not killed by a single gunman, but probably murdered as the result of aconspiracy.This House Committee hesitated to speculate on who might have been involved in that conspiracy or why John F. Kennedy was killed in Dallas on November 22, 1963In 1979, Michael Burke and former congressman Harold Ryan were asked to continue that investigation. This historical novel will take the reader back to that time. Burke and Ryan will peel back the passage of time and the layers of secrecy and denial to reveal the reasons so many elites were determined to stop the Kennedy agenda.
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Histria LLC The Imposter
Johanna is one of the daughters of a migrant cobbler from the eastern backwoods of Pomerania, born in the German Empire of the 1880s. Aching for a life of accomplishment and respect, she resolves to escape her dad's fate of early death, the stigma of his mixed Slavic-German heritage, and the poverty that followed him.A headstrong girl, she refuses to be exploited as a housemaid for a wealthy family - the only choice for girls like her. She loses her job when the master of the house tries to rape her.With nothing to lose, she accepts a job as the concession shop operator with the railroad. On the first day of work, she sets up shop (and home) in an empty passenger railcar and meets Hendrik, a Dutchman, and the construction superintendent. Head over heels, they marry when Johanna becomes pregnant.It doesn't take long before the first babies arrive and continue arriving: within three years, Johanna delivers five children. The couple buys a farm with their savings in Hendrik's hometown.Then Johanna's real test of loyalty starts when the Nazis invade.
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Histria LLC Captain Cooked
Madison and her father try to discover who may have poisoned a revered Hawaiian singing star.
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Histria LLC The Struggle Against Russia in the Romanian Principalities
With the expansion of Russia in the Balkans, amidst the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the struggle against Russia in the Romanian principalities took on international significance. Written by a leading specialist on Romanian history, this volume is a significant contribution to nineteenth-century European diplomatic history.
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Histria LLC My Cookbook Passion
A cookbook with a historic recipe anthology does not easily define the wonder of tracking the evolution of the cookbook and the modernization of the kitchen. Pamela Kure Grogan'sMy Cookbook Passiondraws upon a vintage selection from her 3,000 volume cookbook collection showcasing the changing palates of those at-home and at-travel epicureans. In it, she visualizes the impact of various world wars, financial depressions, expanding transcontinental auto usage, and the technological advancement of utensils and ingredients used in the kitchen on the public's taste. My Cookbook Passionis a color panorama of historic cookbooks and recipes with the stories of how such books came into being. Chapters include: Entertaining is Fun; Reach for the Stars on celebrities; Inns & Farms; books on food publishers like Barrows & Co; and a list of famous chefs and their restaurants, most now gone from the scene. There are even hints about becoming a discerning cookbook collector.Pamela Kure Grogan worke
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Histria LLC The Death Drive
The Death Drive offers an explanatory framework and methodology to predict periods of destruction that often have grim effects on societies, taking as its starting point the controversial death drive concept.
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Histria LLC The Faraway Mountains
A dark chapter in recent human historyThe first part of this novel follows the adventures of three young friends during a memorable last mountain climbing trip to a remote area of a country under the control of a ruthless authoritarian regime. During their journey, the young men have to cope with:bear encounters,venomous adders,colorful locals, storms,dangerous climbs,flooded caves, and other challenges, as the main purpose of their trip is gradually revealed.A second story, intertwined with the first one, focuses on a brilliant young pianist and his ill-fated quest for freedom. Urban life, in the dreary capital where the young men regularly reside, is the focus of the second part of the novel, when the friends begin to go their own separate ways and come to terms with their very different future prospects. The challenges of life in the capital, which include run-ins with feral dog packs and the secret police, are very different than those faced in the mountains, but not less dangerous. Ultimately, this is a book about friendship.
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Histria LLC Miss Demeanor: The Case of the Clumsy Clown
The 3rd volume of the beloved Miss Demeanor series is finally here. Red Nose Fred, a professional clown, has come to town to appear at children’s parties. Unfortunately, he’s also a jewel thief.Celia begins her Forensic II summer class following her successful investigation of The Case of the Crooked Cat. She meets Jimmy, a Native American boy from the Cherokee Nation, vacationing at his sister’s home in Connecticut. A new emotion troubles Celia, something she has not previously experienced.Is it love?
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Histria LLC The Silver Bullet Solution: Is it time to end the World War on Drugs?
What’ s been missing the past 30-years that prevented voters and leaders from hearing or acting upon the Gierach call — and the Civil Society call— for legalized, controlled and regulated drugs and drug markets? Why the public repulsion from the Silver Bullet Solution to the many-tentacled, drug-prohibition monster?Have you lost a child to fentanyl or heroin overdose?Are you worried about losing a loved one to drug addiction or drug accident?Is your neighborhood threatened by violent crime and gangs?Is it safe for your child to get to school, go to the park, or play outside?This book offers answers to these challenges, and it broadcasts the idea that there is something “ YOU CAN DO” about it. You can help the new public opinion evolve.
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Histria LLC The Farm
A timely debate on women's rights and abortion. A unique and nostalgic study of Southern America following World War II. A dramatic mother/daughter conflict. In The Farm, Olaf “Ollie” Weber, a wounded Nazi prisoner of war, escapes a POW camp in Tennessee intent on assassinating President Truman. Ginger “Snaps” Wright accidentally helps Ollie elude prison guards, and when confronted, he rapes and impregnates the wannabe actress, who must then choose between Hollywood and motherhood. Finally, after years of shortages and suffering, it's time to dream big, and the Wright family, “Snaps,” her mother Mary Lou, Uncle, and sisters Millie and Anne face tumultuous societal and economic changes. But the family must also grieve the loss of Millie’s hero husband, Stanley, and help her find a way to find new meaning in her life. A battlefield medic, Stanley was one of the eighty-four victims of the Nazi war crime; the Massacre at Malmedy. The Farm is an exciting new story from the author of the critically acclaimed literary historical novel Gettysburg by Morning.
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Histria LLC Brandy, You're a Fine Girl
If you know the song, you know Brandy’s sailor loved the sea more than her. (The bastard.) Brandy, You’ re a Fine Girl is historical fan fiction, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 hit song. Brandy’s story doesn’t end when the music stops — her destiny is filled with adventure!Barmaid Brandy seizes on a plan to become that good wife and escape her life of drudgery. A pregnancy would be just the thing to get him to marry her. When that doesn’t work, she crosses paths with Elliot, a nobleman in need of a wife and heir by his fast-approaching 30th birthday, or else his inheritance will go to his scheming cousin Clarence.Once married, Elliot’s problems appear solved, and Brandy has a kind husband and a warm and comfy new home, even if it is full of Elliot’ s odd band of friends. Everyone tries to get along and put up with Brandy’s strange cravings and profanity-laden drama, until they discover she was never really pregnant. When Elliot’s handsome best friend Beau shows up, Brandy promptly falls head over heels. She becomes pregnant, but will it be too late? Swearing she can live on love, Brandy dreams of running o? with Beau, until she discovers a shocking secret about her husband and his best friend.
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Histria LLC Brandy YouRe a Fine Girl
A fictional celebration of #1 hit song Brand, You're a Fine Girl.
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Histria LLC Orphan Wish Island
Miriam's parents died in a car crash when she was almost 8 years old. Just as she settles into a new life with her aunt and uncle, they decide to leave to work at an orphanage in Kenya and Miriam has to move in with her Grandma. The night after her 12th birthday, she sees something that can't be real glowing writing on the attic door in her room. The message encourages her to open the door and behind it she finds a tropical island where some fairies tell her and some other orphans that they have been granted yearly wishes. She can listen to a message from her parents, make a wish and then come back each year to make another one. She will hear a final message from her parents if she comes back every year for six years. Her first wish is to have a lead part in the school musical so she can make friends. The magic only works for the wish if the child is also willing to work for the wish. Each year, Miriam wishes for something to help her. Along the way, she learns lessons about hard wo
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Histria LLC All Rise
All Rise! The Libertarian Way with Judge Jim Gray provides us all with an inside look at Judge Gray's ideological transformation, giving a clear overview of Libertarianism, the values it holds for America, and how it stands to unite us, which is precisely what we need in these divisive and frustrating times.
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Histria LLC Targeted as a Spy: Surveillance of an American Diplomat in Communist Romania
An often overlooked aspect of the Cold War was the extent of diplomatic espionage that went on in the countries behind the Iron Curtain. Every Western diplomat stationed in the Soviet bloc was targeted as a spy by the security apparatus in these countries. Now with the opening of archives in Eastern Europe, the extent of this diplomatic espionage is revealed for the first time. Ernest H. Latham, Jr. was a career Foreign Service Officer who served the United States in various posts in the Middle East and Central Europe. From 1983 to 1987, he was the cultural attachÉ at the American Embassy in Bucharest. During his time in Romania, Dr. Latham was targeted as a spy by the brutal Communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu and subjected to constant, intrusive surveillance by his dreaded and dreadful secret police, the Securitate. This book is a collection of surveillance reports that Dr. Latham obtained from the Romanian archives following the collapse of the Communist regime. They reveal the extent of the surveillance to which Western diplomats were subjected and, more importantly, they reveal a great deal about the system and society that conducted it.Latham’s introduction provides the context of his work and Romanian conditions at that time. This book is essential reading for students of the Cold War as well as anyone interested in the mindset and methods of totalitarian regimes.The esteemed professor of Romanian history and editor of this English edition, Dennis Deletant, has called it “a notable event” representing “a rare case of such a file – of a foreigner.... Latham’s role as the US cultural attachÉ between 1983 and 1987 marks him out in body as an outsider,” but “in spirit, an insider, sympathetic to the ambivalences and ambiguities of Romania's past.... His file reminds the reader of the intrusiveness of the Communist regime into the lives of citizens, be they Romanian or otherwise.”
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Histria LLC Modern Slavery
Slavery is a phenomenon that appears to interfere with neither the daily lives of most people nor with their contemporary worlds.For many, the term ‘slavery’ is reminiscent of black slaves on their journey to America or, perhaps, of slaves in ancient Rome or Greece. And yet, despite the fact that slavery had formally been abolished at the end of the nineteenth century in most countries, it still remains an inherent part of modern life.In 2023 it still consists of a large group of people. For more than 50 million individuals worldwide, freedom does not exist. People are still being exploited and traded as commodities.In the first place, this issue concerns people who end up working as slave labour in all economic branches, including clothing, fishing, agriculture, construction, transport and catering industries. This form of slavery has many connections to Western companies and, often, it actually occurs in Western countries. In addition, in all European countries, the sex industry makes abundant use of so-called sex slaves.This book will give you a glimpse of what slavery looks like today.
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