Now featuring a new Afterword by the author, this handy paperback edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Battle Cry of Freedom" is without question a definitive one-volume history of the Civil War.

"An examination of the profound impact that the War on Terror had in pushing American politics and society in an authoritarian direction for an entire generation, at home and abroad, the United States has waged an endless conflict known as the War on Terror. In addition to multiple ground wars, it has pioneered drone strikes and industrial-scale digital surveillance, as well as detaining people indefinitely and torturing them. These conflicts have...

News of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was met with so much excitement, emotion and ticket demand in November 2022 that the concerts could become one of the biggest runs of live shows in the history of pop music. It would be a remarkable accomplishment, but not all that shocking considering the multitude of record-breaking achievements Swift has managed to amass since she first arrived on the music scene in 2006. On her way to becoming the definitive

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Having injured Whitebeard, the Navy launches an attack intended to quash the pirate rebellion once and for all. Meanwhile, Luffy needs one more trick to get past the three Navy Admirals who are keeping him from rescuing his brother from execution.

"In Into the Metaverse, Cathy Hackl, a globally recognized futurist and one of the world's first Chief Metaverse Officers, shares her insights on what companies need to do to harness the next iteration of the internet - the metaverse. In this book you'll find a wealth of information on issues such as: - What is the metaverse and what it means for your brand, organization or company - How to make money in the metaverse through understanding the underlying...

Taylor Swift has had her fair share of haters over the years, but even they can’t deny her Eras Tour has been the hottest ticket since it kicked off in March 2023. And while anticipation and speculation went into overdrive, Taylor delivered on the hype with a three-and-a-half-hour concert that spanned her 17-year musical history in cities throughout the United States before taking her tour internationally. Swifties were so excited about

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In an intimate portrait of England’s longest-reigning royal, Queen Elizabeth II, this commemorative issue is packed with rare and never-before-seen photos, as well as private details about Her Majesty’s life told for the very first time. From her early childhood and family life as a doting matriarch to her Platinum Jubilee and the final days before her Sept. 8 passing at the age of 96, the queen was the epitome of the mantra: ‘Keep Calm and

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Ida and Louise Cook were two ordinary Englishwomen, seemingly destined never to stray from their quiet London suburb and comfortable jobs, But in 1923, a chance hearing of an aria from Madame Butterfly sparked a passion for opera in the sisters that led to the formation of friendships with some of Europe's leading singers and their network, many of them Jewish. As the Nazis rose to power, Ida and Louise began working with the opera world's insiders...

Era: Medieval Age serves as the spiritual successor to Roll Through The Ages. While Roll Through The Ages was a pioneer for roll-and-write-style games, Era is a pioneer for roll-and-build! In Era, your dice represent different classes of medieval society as players attempt to build the most prosperous city. The "build" comes into play as players actually build their cities on their boards. You will use beautifully modeled three-dimensional components...

At the turn of the century, America was a world economic and military power. Enriched by the fruits of the industrial revolution, it was a heady time for the wealthy class. For many others, life was fouled by poor working conditions, political corruption and social unrest. But slowly the populace began to demand change, equality and reform that led to the birth of the Progressive Era..