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1983: the United States Marine Corps experiences its greatest single-day loss of life since the Battle of Iwo Jima when a truck packed with explosives crashes into their headquarters and barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. This horrifying terrorist attack, which killed 241 servicemen, continues to influence US foreign policy and haunts the Marine Corps to this day. Now, the full story is revealed as never before by Jack Carr and historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott.

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The symptoms of burnout are keeping you from living the life you deserve… It’s time to take back control and bring balance back into your life!

In movies, in novels, in comic strips, and on television, we've all seen dinosaurs - or at least somebody's educated guess of what they would look like. But what if it were possible to build, or grow, a real dinosaur without finding ancient DNA? Jack Horner, the scientist who advised Steven Spielberg on the blockbuster film Jurassic Park and a pioneer in bringing paleontology into the 21st century, teams up with the editor of the New York Times's Science Times section to reveal exactly what's in store.

Escaping the Horochów ghetto was just the beginning for 12-year-old Musia Perlmutter. Alone, starving, freezing at times, and running and hiding for her life, Musia sought refuge in the forest for two years while Holocaust death camps loomed nearby. Child of the Forest is based on the true story and tribulations of Shulamit “Musia” Perlmutter, born in 1929 to Simcha and Fruma Perlmutter, and stands as a memorial to her extraordinary courage.

This third volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories contains "Young Man from Elsewhen" by Sylvia Jacobs, "Asleep in Armageddon" by Ray Bradbury, "Living Space" by Isaac Asimov, and more.

Slash your bills, boost your comfort, and save the planet with this easy guide to energy-efficient home improvement. Are you curious about how small changes can make a big difference for the environment—and the well-being of your family? Are you wondering how to sort through the overwhelming number of options and technical jargon associated with energy-efficient upgrades? If so, you’re not the only one. 9 out of 10 homebuyers would rather buy a more expensive home with energy-efficient features versus a cheaper and less energy-efficient home.

An eclectic selection of short story classics by great writers of latter day such as Jack London, O' Henry, M.R. James, G.K. Chesterton, James Joyce and Anton Chekhov.

Sustainability is no longer a choice. It is a necessity. Every day, we hear stories of rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and dwindling natural resources. Did you know that every year, we produce over 300 million tons of plastic, half of which is used just once? Or that the average person generates about 4.4 pounds of trash daily? The numbers are staggering, but they also highlight the incredible impact we can make by changing small habits in our daily lives.

Selected Shorts is an award-winning series of classic and contemporary short fiction read by acclaimed actors. The readings are recorded live at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. The Selected Shorts radio series is a co-production of Symphony Space and WNYC, New York Public Radio, and is heard on public radio stations nationwide.

From cats and dogs to horses, hamsters, rabbits and more, animals all have something to say. Learn how to read the clues your pet is trying to give you, and discover how to communicate with them, too! Buzzing with brilliant facts and packed with hilarious illustrations, this pet companion book is the perfect gift for young animal-lovers.

Collection of Sunday Homilies

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Unlucky in life, Neville Pike inherits a museum from his recently deceased grandfather, but there appears to be more to the family business than he ever imagined. One of the exhibits - a devilish mask - finds its way onto Neville's face. It stirs his repressed feelings and gives him a newfound confidence that gets him through the ordeal of having blood on his hands.

Mankind’s wanderlust will eventually carry our species to the stars. Earth’s pioneers have always risen to the challenge of exploring our planet’s remote rain forests, highest mountain peaks, deepest ocean abysses, and deadly frozen polar caps. Answering the wanderlust deep within us is exactly what motivated the colonists of Byanntia to brave the dangers of space travel. Their reward is the opportunity to test their mettle against an alien planet - to explore an unknown environment and attempt to survive on their own terms.

Throughout his presidency, Ronald Reagan sought "peace through strength" during an era of historic change. In the decades since, pundits and scholars have argued over the president's legacy: some consider Reagan a charismatic and consummate leader, who renewed American strength and defeated communism. To others he was an ambitious and dangerous warmonger, whose presidency was plagued with mismanagement, misconduct, and foreign policy failures.

An entertaining selection of short stories including 'An Odyssey of the North' by Jack London, 'A Christmas Tree' by Charles Dickens and 'After the Race' by James Joyce.

Represented here are 16 short stories by seven great American writers, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American.

Original spooky and scary stories, sure to chill your bones and haunt your dreams. Hosted by @iamjamesnotjackAlso find us on YouTube at http://thesedarkspaces.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A horror anthology series with stories inspired by AI, enhanced through experienced storytelling, and shared with you. Stories narrated by James, Not Jack.New episodes every two weeks.You can find out more about James on his Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamjamesnotjackYou can also find video versions of these episodes, complete with AI generated art on YouTube at https://bit.ly/horrorai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.