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Follow the building and collapse of the infamous Nazi regime. Everyone with even a tenuous grasp on world history knows the term “Nazi". The connotation surrounding that word is one of chilling terror at the unspeakable evil that was committed by this political party’s rule in Germany. With this audiobook, you will witness the Nazis’ rise to power under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, as well as their ultimate downfall and destruction.  

There is little doubt that the men who orchestrated the Holocaust were sick individuals with a passion for death and destruction. They believed that not all men, or even most, were created equal and that the death of millions was an acceptable cost. Hear about the commandant of Auschwitz who tells in his own words about how he attempted to streamline his extermination process. While efficiency would normally be rewarded, in this case it was tragic. We listen to these stories to remember the hate in order to never repeat those mistakes again. 

When Covid-19 forced a sudden shift to remote work in 2020, it only exacerbated what had been a long-simmering issue in the workplace: Feelings of isolation and loneliness among employees are on the rise, and contribute to a real and growing mental health problem that affects both individuals and organizations. In Connectable, you'll learn how addressing the issues - and finding practical, effective solutions - can transform an isolated workforce to one that's happier, more engaged, and more productive in their efforts.

Escape from terror - True stories of the Holocaust. For many a trip to the dreaded death camps created by the Nazi’s in World War II was a death sentence. Many wouldn’t live for long after disembarking their train. Others were sentenced to hard labor that would eventually claim them or drive them to take drastic measures and attempt to escape. Most would be brought back dead or soon to be dead. There are some stories that stand out from the rest. Men who dared to defy one of the most brutal forces in history, the Nazi regime.

Listen to more tales of bravery of some of WWII’s heroic warriors. For any historical event, no amount of analysis and discussion can ever take the place of the stories of the brave men and women who actually participated. In this second volume of such tales, you will be given a glimpse into some of the most heroic acts of the Second World War.

True stories from the Soviet front lines in WWII. War is no place for the weak. It takes its toll on everyone involved. The participants are never the same, nor is the land that is left ravaged by the brutality inflicted upon its inhabitants. The conflicts between the Soviets and Nazi Germany was no exception. Journey into some of the untold stories of the Soviet front in World War II as the Soviets fought for their freedom and their lives.

The Generation Z Guide equips professionals to improve recruitment, enhance engagement, and effectively train and develop the post-Millennial generation. Born after 1998, Generation Z ranges from those entering high school, completing undergraduate college, and starting careers. Generation Z is very different than Millennials and their rapid entrance into the workforce is increasing the complexity of managing and working across generations.

World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe, it saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition, which dragged on for months with little to no respite. Tens of millions of artillery shells and untold hundreds of millions of rifle and machine gun bullets were fired in a conflict that demonstrated man’s capacity to kill each other on an unprecedented scale. 

Military men and women are brave people that risk their lives for the good of their country. However, there are always a few that seem to go above and beyond the call of duty, and their actions live on in history for generations to come. This was the case with WWII. Get this audiobook today and learn about the deeds of brave men from both sides of the war. 

The Nazi Germany regime was brutal and inhumane. The atrocities that were committed by the Nazis will remain a shameful chapter in history for possibly centuries to come. This book takes a look at the SS Waffen, Hitler’s elite forces. Beginning with a coup at the start of the war, the elite SS Waffen came to be known as the best and the most brutal. While it had its start with pure German forces, the Waffen later accepted those from other sympathetic countries. These are some of their stories.

Learn the details of a true hell on Earth: Auschwitz. The Holocaust was a tragic time in world history, and one name that is most closely associated with this era is that of Auschwitz: one of several concentration camps where unspeakable and inhumane acts were committed. In this companion volume to The Holocaust: An Introduction, you will go through a detailed account of the camp, its methods of killing and cruelty, and more.

Among all other soldiers, we can agree that the most controversial are the German soldiers. When we hear the word swastika, we immediately think of the gore and traumatizing event that people during the World War II have gone through. This book, however, talks about four German citizens who strongly stood up for their moral duties to fully support their government. Germans are intense believers of patriotism, and a good patriot is one who submits to authority.

So much time is spent discussing the heroics and battles fought on the ground and in the air during World War II and the battles fought in the water are nearly forgotten. They were real and they were brutal, often resulting in the loss of thousands of lives in a matter of minutes. The battles on the high seas were just another front that we had to win in order to win the war.

When it comes to tragic, life-changing events in our world’s history, one would be hard-pressed to find a modern period more brutal and cruel than the Holocaust. This time in which the slaughter of millions of lives took place is one of the most discussed and analyzed topics of modern history, and this book compiles many interesting and crucial facts from beginning to end. Get your copy today to learn more.

The Second World War was the beginning of a revolution in war and combat. Prior to WWII, the use of armoured vehicles for warfare was completely unheard of. WWII ushered in a new era with the invention and evolution of tanks. This audiobook covers the journey of how these incredible machines became a norm for combat by the time 1945, and then end of the World War came around. 

With any military offensive, strong leaders are needed to inspire, direct, and drive their men onward to what each side hopes is a victory. They need to be decisive, strong-willed, and even compassionate. They have to be able to learn from their mistakes and rise above them to become better leaders. Their men should be able to look up to them. In World War II, there were several such men. These are their stories. We can learn so much from our military leaders: skills of diplomacy, negotiation, and how to inspire others to follow.

The often overlooked story of the Pacific front in WWII. All too often, when we think of World War II we recall the great battles that raged on throughout the European continent rather than those that went on in the Pacific. While few will forget Pearl Harbour or the dropping of the atomic bombs, there tends to be some confusion as to what exactly went on over there. This audiobook aims to clear up some of that confusion.

Long before Desert Storm, there was the African Front. Imagine the hottest day of your life and then multiply that by a thousand. That is only a fraction of what the men on the African Front faced during the perilous battles for Africa in WW II. Temperatures could easily reach 115 degrees or higher. Axis and Allied forces clashed in epic battles on this front that could drive a man insane and in some cases, did. There were tank battles that rivaled anything on the Hollywood screen that you see in modern movies.

The evolution of the aeroplane used in the context of war was exponentially fast between World War I and World War II. During the First World War, planes were used for mainly for intelligence gathering and were only able to achieve speeds of a maximum of 145 miles per hour. This then evolved into planes being used to take each other down using grappling hooks, and this then evolved into shooting each other with rifles....

One country that not much is spoken of in relation to World War II is France. For the most part, many overlook France in favor of the conflicts between other countries such as the US, Germany, Britain, Russia, and others. However, an important battle raged across the French countryside - a battle against tyranny and oppression. Learn about the brave men and women who fought back against German occupation of their homeland.