100 copies Print When Bible Meets History: Ancient Voices Tell Their Version Stephen Lee Crane Jun 15 - Jul 1 4,262 entries US only Enter Giveaway When Bible Meets History provides an enticing journey into the actual history behind the narrative in the Five Books of Moses and how relates to the scripture in those five books. Religion History
25 copies Print I'm Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America Rebecca Little ...more Jun 21 - Jul 9 3,667 entries US only Enter Giveaway A must-read investigation of reproductive health under fire in Post-Roe America. More than a million people lose a pregnancy each year, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination for medical reasons. For most, the experience often casts a shadow of isolation, shame, and blame. In the aftermath of the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v Wade, 25 million people of childbearing age live in states with laws that restrict access to abortion, including for those who never wanted to end their pregnancies. How did we get here? Rebecca Little and Colleen Long, childhood friends who grew up to be journalists, both experienced late-term loss, and together they take an incisive, deeply reported look at the issue, working to shatter taboos that have made so many pregnant people feel ashamed and alone. They trace the experience of pregnancy loss and reproductive care from America's founding to the present day, exposing the deep impact made by a dangerous tangle of laws, politics, medicine, racism, and misogyny. Combining powerful personal narratives with exhaustive research, I'm Sorry for My Loss is a comprehensive examination on how pregnancy loss came to be so stigmatized and politicized, and why a system of more compassionate care is critical for everyone. Non-fiction History
100 copies Kindle Beyond the Trident: A Navy SEAL's Search Through Trauma for Meaning in Life Tom Murphy ...more Jun 19 - Jul 11 1,238 entries US only Enter Giveaway The Tom Murphy is a retired Navy Captain, a combat veteran, an Olmsted Scholar, and served as a U.S. Navy SEAL for 25 years, rising through the ranks to become Commanding Officer of two different SEAL commands, including the much-publicized SEAL Team Six. This is his story. The One of the proudest insignia a man can wear in the U.S. Military is the U.S. Navy SEAL Trident. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life of this U.S. Navy SEAL as he transcends the depths of trauma to explore the essence of spirituality in "Beyond the Trident." Follow the captivating narrative of the author’s evolution from the rigors of military training and combat operations to the profound realms of the human spirit, where the pursuit of purpose and the quest for spiritual understanding converge in a narrative of courage, resilience, and self-discovery. Drawing upon the metaphor of a three-legged stool representing mind, body, and spirit, this autobiographical memoir delves into the enduring impacts of trauma on each facet of our existence. Through the lenses of religion, science, and metaphysics, the author reflects on his odyssey from skepticism to a profound spiritual understanding, enriched by a wealth of reading culminating in a curated list of insightful books. Experience the multifaceted world of a Navy SEAL, from the intensity of SEAL training and operations to the vibrant, life-filled camaraderie of individual SEALs as they transition from young men to being the world’s most highly trained commandos. From the adrenaline-fueled world of SEAL operations to the introspective depths of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this book provides a rare glimpse into the dual nature of the military combat experience. Gain insights into the universal quest for meaning, the interplay between spirituality and science, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Key Themes The human Mind, Body, and SpiritTrauma and resilience in lifeThe intersection of science, religion, and spiritualityNavy SEAL training and combat operationsA personal journey towards spiritualityMetaphysics, mysticism, and out-of-body experiencesSelf-help guidance for navigating life's non-fiction, memoir, human trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military, military combat, Navy SEAL, U.S. Naval Academy, self-motivation, spiritual journey, metaphysics, out-of-body experiences, mysticism, enlightenment, self-help, life-path guidance. Self help History
100 copies Kindle The Ideal State: A Model Based on Analysis of Savagery, Feudalism, Capitalism and Beyond Tayyib Ahmad Tayyib Jun 20 - Jul 20 691 entries US only Enter Giveaway Previously published as "The Evil Within Evolution of Social Systems & The Ideal State" by Tayyib A Tayyib, t his is a fully revised and expanded edition . Have you not wondered what kind of a country you would want to live in? What policies of its government would guarantee a secure and happy life for you and your children? ? We need to look at our past history and understand how our previous generations have fared under different social systems. Only then we can decide how a state should be structured and what policies it should adopt to ensure security and well-being of its population. It is important to know what makes a state into an imperial power and drives it to subjugate other states and peoples and exploit them. How could this tendency be avoided? All civilized states and societies are moving towards more and more socialism and democratic control of their governments, despite temporary setbacks. What do you think lies ahead? ? States like Norway, Sweden, Denmark and most other European states are referred to as "social democratic states" . Their citizens enjoy free education, universal health care and a guaranteed retirement income. China calls its socio-economic system as "Socialism with Chinese Characteristics ". Despite being a developing country, it has eliminated extreme poverty and offers free high-school education to all its citizens and subsidized higher education and virtually universal health care. Bernie Sanders pleaded for a " democratic socialism " in the United States in his bid for the presidency of the US, a few years ago. In this work, you would find a comprehensive analysis of the development of socio-economic and political systems from the age of savagery to feudalism and capitalism. You would find why, and how, capitalism leads to extreme exploitation, imperialism and violence, why it needs to be discarded and why a democratic socialist future for mankind is inevitable. The resulting ideal state should ensure equality of social, economic and political rights for all, without any distinction - racial, national, or gender. It should eliminate all kinds of economic exploitation resulting in development of all individuals to their full potential. Numerous illustrations are included and many political thinkers, economists and political leaders have, indirectly, contributed to this work. Quotations from their works are included on specific issues. Imagine what such an ideal state, or states, would mean for you and for the rest of humanity. Find out how humanity is progressing in that direction now and how this process would accelerate in the future. Let us not give up hope. The future of humanity is bright! Non-fiction History
50 copies Print The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War Giles Milton Jun 3 - Jun 28 10 hours left 3,382 entries US only Enter Giveaway From internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the motley group of Allied men and women who worked to manage Stalin’s mercurial, explosive approach to diplomacy during four turbulent years of World War II. In the summer of 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union, shattering what Stalin had considered an ironclad partnership. There were real fears that Stalin’s forces would be defeated or that the Soviet leader would once again strike a deal with Hitler. Either eventuality would spell catastrophe for both Britain and the United States. Enter Averell Harriman: a railroad magnate and, at the start of the war, the fourth-richest man in America. At Roosevelt’s behest he traveled to Britain to serve as a liaison between the president and Churchill and to spearhead what became known as the Harriman Mission. Together with his fashionable young daughter Kathy, an unforgettable cast of British diplomats, and Churchill himself, he would eventually manage to wrangle Stalin into the partnership the Allies needed to defeat Hitler. Based on unpublished diaries, letters, and secret reports, The Stalin Affair reveals troves of new material about the path to Allied victory, full of vivid scenes between celebrated and infamous World War II figures. Includes eight-page, color photograph insert. Non-fiction History