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  • Death Row in Paradise

    The Untold Story of the Mercenary Invasion of the Seychelles 1981-83

    by Aubrey Brooks ...
    This is the story of an attempted coup d'etat more than twenty years ago on the Seychelles, an idyllic but obscure group of islands in the Indian Ocean. At the time, the attempt made headlines across the world, partly because it involved names still famous or notorious from the mercenary involvement in the Congo in the 1960s, partly because it involved the hijacking of an Air India jetliner, ... Read more

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  • Walter Clark

    Fighting Judge

    In this life of Walter Clark, the author tells of an antebellum boyhood on a Carolina plantation and a long career of involvement in the bitterest sociopolitical battles the state of North Carolina has known, which won Clark a national reputation as a liberal noted for his straight thinking and his clear speaking.Originally published in 1947.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • A Southern Lawyer

    Fifty Years at the Bar

    This is the story of fifty years of legal battles in North Carolina, as experienced by one of the most successful lawyers in the state. It conveys a story of strong local attachment, unwavering political faith, and long and successful service at the bar.Originally published in 1950.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The Natural History of Wiltshire

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Rich Natural and Historical Landscape of Wiltshire

    In "The Natural History of Wiltshire," John Aubrey presents a meticulously detailed exploration of the geological and historical fabric of Wiltshire. Written in the 17th century and characterized by its captivating blend of anecdotal narrative and scientific observation, the work offers insights into the region's flora, fauna, and antiquities. Aubrey's literary style reflects the burgeoning of ... Read more

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  • Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)

    Enriched edition. Exploring Virtues and Vices: Insights on Historical Figures in Ancient Greece and Rome

    Translated by George Long, Aubrey Stewart ...
    In "Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)", Plutarch curates a compelling comparative biography of notable Greeks and Romans, including figures such as Demosthenes and Cicero. This work diverges from mere historical recounting; instead, it captures the moral character and philosophical essence of these individuals, emphasizing the interplay between their lives and the socio-political contexts they ... Read more

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  • Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 (of 4)

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Lives of Ancient Leaders and Thinkers

    Translated by George Long, Aubrey Stewart ...
    In "Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1," the esteemed ancient biographer and moral philosopher Plutarch presents a compelling collection of parallel lives that juxtapose prominent Greek and Roman figures. Through his masterful narrative style, Plutarch not only recounts the deeds of individuals like Theseus, Romulus, and Lycurgus but also delves into their moral virtues and vices. This work encapsulates ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Up in Smoke

    by Nick Brooks ...
    Narrated by Aubrey Joseph, Megan Sousa ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 4 min

    **"A dynamic and heart-pounding thriller . . . Up In Smoke has the highest of stakes and a tender love story at its core. Nick Brooks is a force." —Jessica Goodman, NYT-bestselling author of The Meadowbrook Murders and The LegaciesA girl determined to clear her brother's name. A boy determined to keep his out of the line of fire. A secret smoldering between them. This edge-of-your-seat mystery ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

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    Heart of Darkness (1899) is a novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, about a voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State, in the heart of Africa, by the story's narrator Charles Marlow. Marlow tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames, London, England. This setting provides the frame for Marlow's story of his obsession with the ivory trader Kurtz, ... Read more

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  • Between the World and Me

    Series series One World Essentials
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF OPRAH’S “BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH” • NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SPECIAL EVENTHailed by Toni Morrison as “required reading,” a bold and personal literary exploration of America’s racial history by “the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Profiles in Courage

    Deluxe Modern Classic

    THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING CLASSIC OF POLITICAL INTEGRITYWith a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy and introduction by Caroline KennedyJohn F. Kennedy’s enduring classic resounds with timeless lessons on leadership and the most cherished of virtues—courage and patriotism—and remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable American spirit.During 1954-55, Kennedy, then a junior ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • A People's History of the Civil War

    Struggles for the Meaning of Freedom

    "Does for the Civil War period what Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States did for the study of American history in general." — Library JournalHistorian David Williams has written the first account of the American Civil War as viewed though the eyes of ordinary people—foot soldiers, slaves, women, prisoners of war, draft resisters, Native Americans, and others. Richly illustrated ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848

    The Transformation of America, 1815-1848

    Series series Oxford History of the United States
    The Oxford History of the United States is by far the most respected multi-volume history of our nation. In this Pulitzer prize-winning, critically acclaimed addition to the series, historian Daniel Walker Howe illuminates the period from the battle of New Orleans to the end of the Mexican-American War, an era when the United States expanded to the Pacific and won control over the richest part of ... Read more

    $18.99 USD