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The Yugoslavian genocide is hard to explain. So many factors have contributed to the war—and eventually, the genocide in Bosnia—that many UN soldiers didn’t even know what to do about it. A lack of response, though, made the problem worse. A combination of historical aspects, such as the division of religion, the world wars, the Iron Curtain, and the fall of the Soviet Union, were part of what led to a conflict that lasted for years in this sensitive region in Europe.

Iceland is home to only 330,000 people but more than 265 museums and public collections, ranging from the intensely physical, like the Icelandic Phallological Museum, which collects the penises of every mammal known to exist in Iceland, to the vaporously metaphysical, like the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft, which poses a particularly Icelandic problem: how to display what can't be seen?

In a society where social credit scores dictate worth, the Newman family faces a waking nightmare when their low score lands them in a sixty-day house arrest. Trapped in their home, they're bombarded by an AI named Babble, through their government-controlled "smart devices," indoctrinating them with progressive values. As their resources dwindle, their struggle for survival takes a terrifying turn when they clash with the "Bulls of Bashan," a group of radicals intent on eliminating those deemed unsafe.

Saving earth was only the beginning of Flint's troubles, as his daring moves alerted the Diophants of his power, and he is now being hunted, along with everyone he loves. This time, Flint must do more than save the earth. He must take down the Diophants and free the cosmos. The situation becomes so extreme, that even he doesn't know if he can take the heat.

Being Jaxon and Jade's son is cool, but it also comes with challenges. Living up to his parent's names is almost impossible for John, as there are many expectations on him. When CAMO Demons threaten the school, John is left with the responsibility of saving everyone in it, without the help of any of their parents. It becomes time for him to live up to his family's name, or die trying.

This essay comes from the NPR series This I Believe, which features brief personal reflections from both famous and unknown Americans. The pieces that make up the series compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

As the Outerworld gains power, Gideon must help his brother, Micah, fight the enemy that has infiltrated within their own borders. Trying to live up to his brother's reputation is no easy feat. Somehow, Gideon has to step up to the task.

War is pain! The Alliance is growing, but now they are in danger both in and outside of the arena. In order to protect his growing group of allies, Niam must rely more than ever on Jorn's knowledge, Esque's skills, and his strength. This is the second book in The FaeBorn series, a trilogy written for upper elementary and older. It's a trilogy any listener can enjoy, as it combines fantasy, dystopia, and mythology all in an exciting adventure that any listener can enjoy.

The Kingdom of Light is a peaceful kingdom. The people are prosperous, hard-working, and overall happy. However, around the city is a magical fence. The people are forbidden to go over the fence, and are told that the land beyond that looks exciting is merely a land of illusion that will destroy them. Micah is a talented violinist, but when his brother goes over the fence, he gives up his easy life to become a Seeker. Seekers are those who go beyond the fence to help those who are lost or fallen come back to the City of Light.

The Outerworld is a kingdom of darkness where spawn roam and anything beautiful is illusion. Yet, there is a place even worse, the lands beyond the wall of darkness. As if their adventure hadn't been hard enough already, Micah and Ariel have to face more hardship than they could imagine, and darkness that can pierce the very soul, a darkness so great that it will snuff out their light if they can't fight it.

This audiobook consists of six topics, all selected to describe some of the worst atrocities of mankind: Genocides, mass rapes, abuse, mutilation, and murder.

Having powers can be cool, but not when you panic, explode, and accidentally kill people. Jade hid her powers until she exposed herself saving her mutant brother. It had to be done, but it had life-altering ramifications, as she was forced to join CAMO Academy, a school for people like her, people who had been chemically altered during the war that wiped out most of the world; but the school wasn't what it appeared, and Jade found herself having to rely on her troupe and trainer, Jaxon, to stay alive.

Peace is perfection! Frazier is the perfect society. No one is above others, not even the king, for no one knows who he is, except the Nameless, who are the perfect peace keepers. They are mysterious, skilled, and deadly. Yet, perfection has a price! When Hanna's brother, Duncan, mysteriously disappears, Hanna and her friend, Neil, must uncover the mysteries of the Nameless and risk their lives to overthrow a corrupt system.

After being separated from her friends, Ros strikes out on her own. She has every intention of finding them, if only she can locate home again. And if she can find it, will her friends still be there or is she destined to fight to survive in this world alone?

Having powers is cool, but not when people with them are being hunted, experimented on, and killed. Jaxon finds that running a university is a great responsibility, as he becomes responsible for saving his friends, and helping the Altereds and Mages from other cities stay alive. To do so, he must put great trust in Rich, the only one with the skills to get the information he needs, but can he really trust Rich when Rich has betrayed them before?

Neo has an unusual power for a super-hero. He can defy death. Unfortunately, that doesn't help him hurt any less or make him stronger. Yet, he finds himself having to lead his friends against super-villains who greatly over-power them and will kill on a whim, but if they don't fight, their entire city will fall.

In 1942, in its rush to assemble a force of seven million to take on the Axis powers, the Army discovered it had inducted some iffy patriots. Unsure of what to do with them, the Army put them all into a misfit company: the 620th Engineer General Service Company. Seething, they considered disobedience, desertion, and, ultimately, a plan to sabotage the war effort. That’s when Dale Maple and two German POWs deserted. Their plans: get to Germany and persuade the government to supply money and materials for guerilla war on US soil. That’s when their fates took an only-in-America turn.

There is a need for a new generation of politicians to change the world, and Emmanuel Macron could very well be a prototype. Macron Unveiled examines Macron's first four years as France's president, scrutinizing Macron's personality, his way of solving problems, his sources of inspiration, his mistakes, his difficulties, as well as the impact he may already have had in his country, Europe, and the world.

Flint and his siblings have known for years that their father was an alien. It's pretty obvious since they have super powers, but they never expected that their dad was a super soldier who was being hunted by the enemy, or that they would have to defend earth to keep it from being destroyed. The Diophants are a terrifying enemy. They show no mercy. They expand their empire by incorporating planets under their control or destroying them. With their ability to manipulate space, they can open wormholes, destroy planets, and even alter gravity.

After the group learns of Dott’s location, they must once again strike out on the road, knowing the dangers that await. Death. Injury. Exhaustion. Debilitating fear…but somehow, Mel must dig deep and find the strength to keep her promise.