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  Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him

  Tracy Borman

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  The acclaimed historian presents a “beautifully perceptive and dynamic reassessment of Henry VIII…in this highly engrossing biography” (Booklist, starred review).   Henry VIII is best known for his tempestuous marriages and the fates of his six wives. But his reign and reputation were hugely influenced by his confidants, ministers, and even occasional rivals—many of whom have been underplayed in previous biographies. Exploring these relationships in depth, Tracy Borman offers a fresh perspective on the legendary king, revealing surprising contradictions in his beliefs and behavior. Henry was capable of fierce but seldom abiding loyalty, of raising men up only to destroy them later. He loved to be attended by boisterous young men like his friend Charles Brandon, who shared his passion for sport. But the king could also be diverted by men of intellect, culture, and wit, as his longstanding interplay with Cardinal Wolsey and his reluctant abandonment of Thomas More attest. Eager to escape the shadow of his father, Henry was easily led by male advisors early in his reign. In time, though, he matured into a profoundly paranoid and ruthless king. Recounting the great Tudor’s life and signal moments through the lens of his male relationships, Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him sheds fresh light on this fascinating figure.

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  Joy Enough - A Memoir

  Sarah McColl

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  From a bracing new voice comes this life-affirming memoir of a daughter making and remaking her life in her mother's image. Sifting gingerly through memories of her late mother, brilliant newcomer Sarah McColl has penned an indelible tribute to the joy and pain of loving well. Even as her own marriage splinters, McColl drops everything when her mother is diagnosed with cancer, returning to the family farmhouse and laboring over elaborate meals in the hopes of nourishing her back to health. In a series of vibrant vignettes?lipstick applied, novels read, imperfect cakes baked?McColl reveals a woman of endless charm and infinite love for her unruly brood of children. Mining the dual losses of both her young marriage and her beloved mother, McColl confronts her identity as a woman, walking lightly in the footsteps of the woman who came before her and clinging fast to the joy she left behind. With candor reminiscent of classics like C. S. Lewis's A Grief Observed, Joy Enough offers a story that blooms with life.

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  Presidents of the USA - Martin...

  Kelly Mass

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  This combo contains the following biographies: 
  1 - Martin Van Buren was an American attorney and statesman who acted as the United States' 8th president between 1837 to 1841. He was the ninth ruler of New York, the tenth US Secretary of State, and the 8th Vice President of the United States.He was a creator of the Democratic Party. With the support of well-known leaving President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party's organizational strength, he won the 1836 governmental election. 
  2 - James Madison (who lived from March 16, 1751 to June 28th, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, theorist, and Founding Father who worked as the United States' 4th president from 1809 to 1817. For his essential role in the creation and big promotion of the US Constitution and the US Bill of Rights, he's referred to as the "Father of the Constitution." From 1801 till 1809, he functioned as the 5th Secretary of State of the United States, co-authoring The Federalist Documents and co-founding the Democratic-Republican Party. 
  3 - Ulysses S. Grant was an American army officer and political leader who acted as the United States' 18th president from 1869 to 1877. Grant was an achieved civil liberties executive at the time of his presidency, developing the Justice Department and teaming up with the Radical Republicans to secure African Americans at the time of Restoration. He led the Union Army to success in the American Civil War as Commanding General in the year 1865, and after that briefly functioned as Secretary of War.

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  To War with the 4th

  Mike Collins, Martin King, Jason...

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  A century of valor among one of the finest infantry divisions ever to serve, vividly chronicled through extensive research and interviews with veterans.   From the Great War to the War on Terror, the US 4th Infantry Division has always been there. To War with the 4th recounts a hundred years of combat, beginning with their first battle on September 14th, 1918. The men of the “Ivy” Division faced German artillery, fell in the hundreds, yet won the day.   On D-Day of World War II, the 4th Division landed at Utah Beach and kept fighting across Europe until Germany surrendered. From Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge, no other American division suffered more casualties in the European theater, and no other division accomplished as much. In Vietnam, they executed dangerous “search and destroy” missions and fought major engagements, including thirty-three consecutive days of close-quarters combat during the Battle of Dak To. In May 2009, they fought in Iraq at the height of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed to Afghanistan for a year-long combat mission  in the birthplace of the Taliban.   Through firsthand interviews with veterans across the decades, and the expert analysis of the authors, the role of one of America’s mainstay divisions is illuminated in these pages.

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  The Life of Frederick Douglass:...

  Frederick Douglass

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  Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York.
  Contents:
  Memoirs:
  Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
  My Bondage and My Freedom
  Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
  Writings & Speeches:
  The Heroic Slave
  My Escape from Slavery
  What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
  Self-Made Men
  The Church and Prejudice
  The Color Line
  The Future of the Colored Race
  Abolition Fanaticism in New York
  An Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage
  Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln
  Reconstruction
  John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College
  The Claims of Our Common Cause
  The End of All Compromises with Slavery – Now and Forever
  The Kansas-Nebraska Bill
  The Dred Scott Decision
  Farewell Speech to the British People
  Comments on Gerrit Smith's Address
  Change of Opinion Announced
  Colonization
  Henry Clay and Slavery
  The Free Negro's Place Is In America
  Horace Greeley and Colonization
  The Fugitive Slave Law,
  The Revolution of 1848
  West India Emancipation
  The Chicago Nomination
  The Late Election
  The Union and How to Save It
  Sudden Revolution in Northern Sentiment
  How to End the War
  Cast off the Millstone
  The Reasons for Our Troubles
  The War and How to End It
  What shall be Done with the Slaves if Emancipated
  The President and His Speeches
  Emancipation Proclaimed
  Men of Color, To Arms!
  Why Should a Colored Man Enlist?
  Our Work Is Not Done
  The Work of the Future
  What the Black Man Wants
  Give Us the Freedom Intended for Us
  A Call to Work
  The Word White
  The Hypocrisy of American Slavery
  Introduction to "The Reason Why"
  Reply of the Colored Delegation to the President
  Letter to Harriet Beecher Stowe
  Letter to Miss Wells

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  Luka Doncic - A Biography of an...

  Adrian Almonte

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  LUKA DONCIC 
  Introducing "Luka Doncic: A Biography of an NBA Superstar" - the ultimate guide to the life and career of one of basketball's most exciting players. 
  Discover the story behind Luka Doncic's rise to NBA superstardom, from his early years in Slovenia to his unforgettable performances on the world's biggest stage. 
  Inside, you will learn how Luka's passion for basketball has driven him to become one of the most dominant forces in the league. Follow his journey from his early years playing for Real Madrid to his first NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks, and his meteoric rise to become one of the most exciting players in the league today. 
  This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Luka's journey, his impact on the NBA, and what the future holds for this basketball sensation. Whether you're a dedicated Mavericks fan, an aspiring basketball player, or simply a lover of the game, "Luka Doncic: A Biography of an NBA Superstar" is an essential read that will inspire and entertain you. 
  Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of basketball history. Order your copy of "Luka Doncic: A Biography of an NBA Superstar" today and discover what makes this superstar so special!

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