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Midway: The Tide of War an authoritative account of one of the most pivotal confrontations in World War II, vividly captures the extraordinary clash between the United States and Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater. Set in June 1942, this epic naval engagement took place near the Midway Atoll and fundamentally altered the course of the war.

The Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point in World War II, was a relentless and harrowing struggle fought between German forces and Soviet defenders from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943. Stalingrad, a strategically vital industrial city on the Volga River, witnessed intense urban warfare and became a symbol of resilience and sacrifice.

The Battle of Guadalcanal, fought from August 1942 to February 1943, was a pivotal engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It marked the first major offensive launched by Allied forces against the Japanese Empire after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Guadalcanal, a strategically located island in the Solomon Islands, was the focus of intense fighting between the United States and Japan.

You never want to ruin a really good dramatic exit. When you flee home on a cyborg horse the exact second you turn eighteen, you don’t really expect to go back to the place you fled from, you know? But sometimes your old life hits you from behind. Sometimes you spend years away from home, killing dangerous people who had the bad luck to get infected by a lungful of ghostfog, only to find out that your dad, the king, is dead, and now your siblings are ordering you back home for a high stakes family reunion.

George’s spells are more likely to flood the fortress than clean the dishes, but when a dragon carries off his twin sister, their magical bond pulls him on a quest to save her.

During the turbulent late 1950s (Eisenhower Era), the New Sentinels are called upon to reveal a hidden plot (Operation Ajax) to topple Iran's Parliamentary Government, reinstate the exiled Shah, and take over Iran's oil industry, the fourth-largest in the world. When British and American oil interests secretly orchestrate a coup to seize control of Iran's oil fields in 1953, a small group of humanitarian visionaries and conscientious allies must conduct a high-stakes underground operation to protect a utopian community of farmers and foil the world powers' greedy ambitions.

A British colonist, a slave girl, two powerful Native American chiefs, and an indentured servant from Ireland struggle to survive after a series of gruesome murders on Virginia’s frontier in 1774. During the calamitous events that follow, each person must find a path through the darkness of grief to save themselves and their families from war and reprisals. Some discover an inner strength they did not think possible. Others sink to the deepest recesses. In the end, no one is left unchanged.

From the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the streets of World Capitals, Ryan is plunged into a whirlwind of danger, secrets, and unexpected alliances. As the intricate plot unravels, he grapples with personal demons, strained family ties, and newfound passions. "Cipher & Sighs" is not just an espionage thriller; it's a journey into the human spirit, testing the boundaries of love, loyalty, and resilience. As the pieces of this intricate puzzle fall into place, listeners are invited to question: In a world of shadows and secrets, how much would you risk for the truth?

Detective Inspector Marco Ramirez of the Cornwall Police Major Investigation Team is called to the remote Island of St. Mary to investigate a suspicious arson. With the discovery of a mysterious amulet and the uncovering of the victim's true identity, he is unwillingly thrown into the centre of an ancient prophecy.

Darcy has always emulated his wise and honourable father, George Darcy. But following a sinister act of betrayal by a former family friend, his father rejects his most benevolent principles. When Georgiana forms a friendship with Miss Elizabeth Bennet, Darcy convinces his father to allow the association to continue. However, Elizabeth soon presents a thorny problem: she entices Darcy as no other lady has before, and with his father's current outlook, he would not approve of her as a daughter-in-law.

An ancient secret passed down since the dawn of time. A powerful Order sworn to protect it. One man’s vision to reveal the truth and trigger the greatest evolutionary leap in human history. A dark force hellbent on stopping him.

Calamitous Fortunes is a story about that all-powerful supernatural force in the universe that shapes all of our lives. The beautiful, mystical being that none of us have seen, yet most of us believe in. Although it is not tangible, the majority of Human Beings insist it is not imaginary and they pray for it to look upon them with great favor. CF is a story about LUCK. Once upon a time there were three families graced with an abundant amount of Luck.

Plagued by cold and life-ending tremors, humanity dwindles out of existence in the last known human outpost in a far-forgotten alien world. Once a tribute to life and perseverance, the mammoth structure they shelter in is failing as its engineers scramble to keep it afloat. Warmth Jegga is one of the few who still dare to dream of a world outside, of one day reaching the stars and going back to those forgotten worlds.

Detectives Kirk Lucian and Mandy Wing are charged with investigating a reported suicide of a Cambridge woman in her backyard. The death came as a shock—the woman was considered a pillar of her community and was well-liked by everyone. After further investigation, the hanging appears staged. Once Kirk and Mandy' s suspicions are confirmed, they make a list of suspects.

In this extensively researched Revolutionary War historical fiction novel, award-winning author and lawyer Stephen Yoch presents the thrilling story of America’s most notorious traitor. Benedict Arnold was one of America’s greatest heroes and perhaps the best tactical general of the Revolution. Arnold was totally committed to the Cause. Indisputably brave, he won pivotal battles against British forces that saved the Revolution. Yet, horrible wounds, a loyalist bride, and nasty political infighting all drove him into the welcoming arms of the British.