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For nearly a thousand years, the samurai stood at the heart of Japan’s history—warriors of the sword, guardians of tradition, and ultimately casualties of modern change. Their story is one of loyalty and betrayal, war and peace, honour and decline. To understand the samurai is to understand Japan itself, for no other class shaped the nation’s destiny so profoundly. The Rise and Fall of the Samurai traces this extraordinary journey through ten defining moments.

Islands of Fire and Freedom: The Untold Story of the Philippines in World War II by Amihan Ramirez Navarro is a sweeping narrative of courage, tragedy, and resilience set against one of the most devastating chapters of the twentieth century. While much of the world remembers Pearl Harbor, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin, the Philippines’ ordeal often lingers in the shadows of history. This book brings that forgotten front to the forefront, restoring the voices of a people who endured invasion, occupation, and liberation in a crucible of fire that reshaped their nation forever.

From its earliest days as an uncertain experiment in the 1950s, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) has grown into one of the most respected – and sometimes most controversial – military formations in the world. Headquartered at Campbell Barracks in Perth, this small regiment has carried Australia’s banner into jungles, deserts, mountains, and cities across the globe, carving a reputation for daring, precision, and relentless adaptability.

A tentative partnership created to fight against the common enemy, where the secrets of their pasts lead to disaster, and a betrayal of one may become a death sentence for all. An unlikely hero...a cunning villain...one Resistance cell. One traitor in their midst. When the Gestapo are closing in, and there’s nowhere else to run, one will make a decision that could change everything.

A Chinese spymaster in DC is stealing US Special Ops war plans, a nest of Chinese agents are inside Fort Bragg, a Chinese Navy task force is headed into the South China Sea to create mischief, and they just shot up Bob Burke’s new pickup truck. Trouble’s brewing in Sherwood Forest, and it isn’t a pot of green tea. Kidnappings, rockets, spies, naval battles on the high seas, military secrets, sniper rifles, and the Geeks! It's the most intricate and exciting Bob Burke action-adventure yet. Enjoy!

Born from necessity, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has always seemed on the verge of collapse. At this moment of incipient strategic crisis, Timothy A. Sayle offers a sweeping history of the most critical alliance in the post-World War II era. In Enduring Alliance, Sayle recounts how the Western European powers, along with the United States and Canada, developed a treaty to prevent encroachments by the Soviet Union and to serve as a first defense in any future military conflict.

Have you ever wondered if you could trade Bitcoin? If the answer is yes, this audiobook is the one for you. The world of Bitcoin is ever-changing, and trading has become ever more profitable with an even more promising future. Trading Bitcoin is a great way to get involved in the exciting world of cryptocurrency and a way to make insane profits. This audiobook will teach you all you need to know about getting started.

A man is many things in his lifetime. This man of interest is a great chef. He is an author. He is also a television personality who hosted multiple shows. He is also a husband, a father, and a son. This man shared his love of food with the world for quite some time - since the time his passion for food was ignited by a visit to France where he tasted his first oyster. After that, the world became his oyster. Who is this man you may be wondering? How many lives has this man touched with his love for the culinary arts? He is Anthony Bourdain.

Valley Thunder is the first full-length account in more than three decades to examine the combat at New Market on May 15, 1864 - the battle that opened the pivotal 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign...based upon years of primary research and a firsthand appreciation of the battlefield terrain, it includes a detailed examination of the complex prelude leading up to the day of battle. His entertaining prose introduces a new generation of readers to a wide array of soldiers, civilians, and politicians who found themselves swept up in one of the war’s most gripping engagements.

Get in on the ground floor of the next big thing in the cryptocurrency space with Cryptocurrency ICO Investing. Learn about what ICOs are; how to make smart ICO investments; ICO investment strategies to try; and much more.

Back to Nature and Breathing, by Nhu Nguyen, is a wonderful handbook bearing her dream. It is a simple dream with a simple method: that humans will escape the pain of illness, live without depression, and be truly happy every moment of their lives.

A complete guide to getting started trading in the exciting new cryptocurrency market with just your computer, the proper know-how, and some starting capital. You will learn how to think like a trader, analyze the market, invest, and understand trading cryptocurrencies....

Blockchain technology is in the news more and more these days, especially as Bitcoin prices continue to climb closer and closer to $20,000 per unit. Generating plenty of news for speculative investors to obsess over is only one of its many uses, however, and it is likely going to be those who put it to use solving problems in new and creative ways. If you want to make sure you are on the right side of the coming technological revolution, then Blockchain: A Guide to Understanding Blockchain is the audiobook you have been waiting for.

Join the apostle John on the lonely island of Patmos as a shimmering window opens in the heavens, revealing wonders beyond imagination. Hear the thunderous celebration of a great victory, witness the glorious wedding supper of the Lamb, and feel the thrill as a mighty King on a white horse emerges to lead the armies of heaven. This captivating story, based on the vision from the book of Revelation, brings to life the epic battle between good and evil. With vivid descriptions that engage all the senses, listeners will experience the awe of heaven and the ultimate triumph of the King of Kings.