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One of the most violent conflicts in the history of civilization, World War I has been strangely forgotten in American culture. It has become a ghostly war fought in a haze of memory, often seen merely as a distant preamble to World War II. In The Long Shadow critically-acclaimed historian David Reynolds seeks to broaden our vision by assessing the impact of the Great War across the twentieth century. He shows how events in that turbulent century—particularly World War II, the Cold War, and the collapse of Communism—shaped and reshaped attitudes to 1914–18.

The years from 1815 to 1848 were arguably the richest period in American life. In Waking Giant, award-winning historian David S. Reynolds illuminates the era's exciting political story alongside the fascinating social and cultural movements that influenced it. He casts fresh light on Andrew Jackson, who redefined the presidency, as well as John Quincy Adams and James K. Polk, who expanded the nation's territory and strengthened its position internationally.

Heed now three tales of the Champions of the Eternal War.... 'The Calculus of Battle' by David Guymer. As the defenders of Varasine battle a tyranid invasion, Warleader Kardan Stronos and the Iron Hands come to their aid, measuring the Chapter's cold logic and strategy against the cost in human lives. 'The Embrace of Pain' by Ian St Martin. When blademaster Lucius the Eternal is challenged by a champion of the Death Guard, he accepts without hesitation...but could a daemonhost of Nurgle, or the voices inside his own head, be the undoing of his Slaaneshi curse?

Since the dawn of time, across almost every culture, there have been legends of shape-shifters. Men who turn into beasts and prey upon anyone unfortunate enough to cross their path. Of the shape-shifter tales, none invokes as much terror as the legend of the werewolf. The stories of men who become wolves persisted through the centuries from campfire folk tales to the modern age, where we are still thrilled and horrified by tales of bloodthirsty predators in our midst.

Short novels may well be the perfect length for science-fiction stories. They are movie-length tales that resonate with moxie while fully exploring characters, new worlds, and ideas. The stories in this unabridged audio collection are the best-of-the-best short science-fiction novels published in 2010 by current and emerging masters of this form.

Travel across the US with David Reynolds as he explores Route 50, one of the few remaining two-lane highways running from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Driving as slowly as safety permits, stopping frequently and often going backwards to have a second look at something glimpsed in passing, Reynolds talks to people on the streets, in bars and cafes, motels and gas stations. They talk about everything from slavery and the traditional Indian sundance, to cannabis in Colorado and tornadoes in Kansas, and about everyone from George Washington and Aaron Burr to Marilyn Monroe and the Eagles.

A revelatory history of American division through the prism of two ships, whose widespread use to define that division has been lost to memory despite their enduring legacy In the bitterly polarized decades leading up to the American Civil War, it was commonplace to argue that America’s strife...

"From Potential to Prosperity: Create Your Own Destiny, Rise Above the Ordinary, and Live Fearlessly" is a transformative self-help book that takes listeners on a journey of personal growth and empowerment. Through a series of compelling chapters authored by a diverse group of experts, this book offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you unlock your true potential and achieve lasting success!

A new biography of Winston Churchill, revealing how his relationships with the other great figures of his age shaped his own triumphs and failures as a leader Winston Churchill remains one of the most revered figures of the twentieth century, his name a byword for courageous leadership. But the...

Die Häresie erreichte Calth ohne Vorwarnung. In nur wenigen Stunden desVerrats und Blutvergießens wurden die stolzen Krieger der XIII. Legion - Guillaumes Ultramarines - von ihren früheren Brüdern der XVII. Legion heimtückisch überwältigt. Jetzt droht den überlebenden auf einem Planeten, der von Eruptionen der verwundeten SonneVeridian versengt wird, in den finsteren Arkologie-Komplexen unter der Oberfläche der Untergang. Der einzige Ausweg: Sie müssen den Kampf zu den Word Bearers und deren grausigen Verbündeten tragen.

Spooky tales of horror. Listen if you dare

Think about the greatest experiences you’ve ever had. What, or who, made them so memorable? What did you lead, learn, or change, and why did it matter? Significant moments in one’s life and career don’t have to be few and far between. Reflect. Observe. Influence. Viewing our accomplishments, our pivots, and our possibilities through a different lens can truly unleash your potential as a leader, a learner, or an agent of change. You have influence. You get to choose how much. If you want to make a real impact, and help others do likewise, then join us as we examine learning, leadership, ...

This history of Britain set in a global context for our times offers a new perspective on how the rise and fall of an empire shaped modern European politics. When the British voted to leave the European Union in 2016, the country's future was thrown into doubt. So, too, was its past. The story...

The award-winning Beneath the American Renaissance is a classic work on American literature. It immeasurably broadens our knowledge of our most important literary period, as first identified by F.O. Matthiessen’s American Renaissance. With its combination of sharp critical insight, engaging observation, and narrative drive, it represents the kind of masterful cultural history for which David Reynolds is known. Here the major works of Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, and others receive striking, original readings set against the rich backdrop of contemporary popular writing.

As war continues to ravage the galaxy, the new Age of Darkness sees whole systems simply lost and countless battles forgotten. Surely there can be no hope for peace, forgiveness or respite in such times, and all that will be left are the dying warp-echoes of supreme galactic ruin....

An unabridged audio collection of the best-of-the-best science fiction stories published in 2015 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents.

In this wide-ranging, brilliantly researched work, David S. Reynolds traces the factors that made Uncle Tom’s Cabin the most influential novel ever written by an American. Upon its 1852 publication, the novel’s vivid depiction of slavery polarized its American readership, ultimately widening the rift that led to the Civil War. Reynolds also charts the novel’s afterlife - including its adaptation into plays, films, and consumer goods - revealing its lasting impact on American entertainment, advertising, and race relations.

What if the darkness of Lovecraft’s decadent New England overlapped into the Victorian era of Sherlock Holmes? Twenty-five new stories across two volumes pit Holmes and Watson against myriad nightmares from Lovecraft’s fiction—and against those nightmares which his writings have inspired. Join us as we journey from the familiar fog of Baker Street to the rotting gambrel roofs of Arkham, the blasphemous library of Miskatonic University, and beyond....

Nur aus großen Konflikten können wahre Helden hervorgehen. Die Galaxis steht in Flammen und ein Krieg unvorstellbaren Ausmaßes zerreißt das Imperium. Die Champions des Licht und der Dunkelheit betreten das Schlachtfeld, um für ihre Herren zu kämpfen. Sie bitten nicht um Gedenken oder Ehren – sie wollen sich einfach nur in ihr Schicksal stürzen, denn nur so können sie erfahren, was die unbekannte Zukunft für sie bereithält.

Als Clownfischjunge Nemo von einem Taucher entführt wird, landet er in einem Aquarium mit einer wundersamen Schar tropischer Fische. Während Nemo und seine Freunde einen waghalsigen Fluchtplan aushecken, schwimmt sein Vater Marlin über den Ozean, um seinen Sohn zu finden - und trifft dabei auf hungrige Haie, coole Meeresschildkröten und einen vergesslichen Fisch namens Dorie! Tauch ein in das große Abenteuer eines tapferen kleinen Clownfisches!