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What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. From George Whitfield to Charles Spurgeon to R.C. Sproul, these men and women held firm to the authority of Scripture and the reality of Christ's death and resurrection in the face of rising liberalism in the Church.

What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. From George Whitfield to Charles Spurgeon to R.C. Sproul, these men and women held firm to the authority of Scripture and the reality of Christ's death and resurrection in the face of rising liberalism in the Church.

What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. From George Whitfield to Charles Spurgeon to R.C. Sproul, these men and women held firm to the authority of Scripture and the reality of Christ's death and resurrection in the face of rising liberalism in the Church.

Kathy and Rob were pro-vaccine prior to COVID-19. They couldn't believe what they were hearing. Lies were being spouted on national TV. Kathy and her husband, Rob, are retired registered nurses. They both read research articles and listen to podcasts to keep their minds sharp after retirement and keep up to date on the field of medicine, especially COVID-19. The government will spin this time in history. It's very important that people step forward to tell their stories. Follow Kathy and Rob's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic and their insights to the politics governing the treatment.

Dive into the intriguing and lesser-known aspects of the Napoleonic Wars, a period that shaped the course of European history and left an indelible mark on the modern world. In "Napoleonic Wars Uncovered", explore 101 fascinating facts that reveal the profound impact of Napoleon Bonaparte's policies, military strategies, and cultural contributions. "Napoleonic Wars Uncovered" offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of an era that was as complex as it was transformative.

World War Gods is an epic four-part series that delves into the origins and true nature of the gods, weaving together a narrative that is as thrilling as it is revelatory. This series does more than tell a story—it challenges the way you think, introducing the groundbreaking concept of abstract history. If you crave mind-expanding revelations, if uncovering the hidden truths of the universe excites you, if you engage with deep philosophical discourse, and if you have a passion for history.

Finding Oz tells the remarkable tale behind one of the world’s most enduring and best loved stories. Offering profound new insights into the true origins and meaning of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 masterwork, it delves into the personal turmoil and spiritual transformation that fueled Baum’s fantastical parable of the American Dream.

Michael was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, into a Christian home. When his mom died at age 13, he rejected his Christian beliefs. This book tells the story of how God worked to bring him back into a relationship with Him through many dangerous circumstances. It covers miracles, Angel visitations and rescues. It takes you through adventures and interactions with others around the world. Lastly, it shows how God can bring such joy as you join His team. God never intended you to live a boring life! Jump in and experience the real thing.

La biografía del mayor estratega militar de la Revolución mexicana. El retorno del sujeto como protagonista de la historia es recurrente. La biografía histórica intenta reconstruir los procesos con un enfoque multicausal en el que el biografiado es un factor explicativo. Esto contribuye a reformular preguntas y examinar interpretaciones. La trayectoria y figura de Álvaro Obregón han registrado grandes cambios de percepción, tanto en vida como después de su muerte. Este libro es un recorrido desde su infancia, que vivió asediado por la penuria y las epidemias, hasta su llegada a la presidencia de México.

In The Raider, Cundill Prize–winning historian Stephen R. Platt gives us the first authoritative account of Evans Carlson’s larger-than-life exploits: the real story, based on years of research including newly discovered diaries and correspondence in English and Chinese, with deep insight into the conflicted idealism about the Chinese communists that would prove Carlson’s undoing in the McCarthy era. It is a propulsive, dramatic tale revealing the origins of the tensions between China and the US that endure to this day.

Sind Sie stolz, Deutsche zu sein? Damit wir diese Frage mit guten Gewissen und weltoffen mit "Ja!" beantworten können, hat Johanna Grünhagen Ihr Buch geschrieben. Auf der Suche nach der eigenen Identität stieß die Autorin in ihrer Familiengeschichte auf das schwere Erbe der NS-Zeit und erkannte, wie sehr diese Zeit auch ihr Leben geprägt hat. Um nicht in dem Gefühl der Schuld aus der Vergangenheit stecken zu bleiben, hat Sie für sich und alle Deutschen nach einem Weg heraus aus dieser Lähmung gesucht.

John and Elizabeth Gould sailed into Australia on a cold spring day in 1838 prepared for the most astonishing adventure of their lives. They had crossed three oceans from their London home to find the treasures of Australia's birdlife and showcase them to the outside world. Elizabeth had fallen pregnant for the seventh time at just 34, and there would be little rest for her in illustrating her husband's exquisite books that had made him England's celebrated 'Bird Man', and a force of nature in both science and publishing.

"Sapere o ignorare sono forme simmetriche di salvezza." È in questo dittico contraddittorio e duellante l'innesco del racconto di Lorenzo Tosa. E l'inchiesta privata e corale su Bruno, suo padre, morto suicida il 2 aprile 1986, non può che partire dall'ultimo giorno e dalle ultime ore trascorse insieme. Lorenzo aveva solo due anni e mezzo, non può ricordarle ma può ricostruirle e in parte immaginarle, e da lì avviarsi nel lungo e tortuoso viaggio per ricomporre i pezzi di una storia finora taciuta, in un'operazione di omissione concordata messa in atto dalla sua famiglia.

“Thank god the revolution has begun, honey.” Rumor has it that after Marsha P. Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she picked up a shard of broken mirror to fix her makeup. Marsha, a legendary Black transgender activist, embodied both the beauty and the struggle of the early gay rights movement. Her work sparked the progress we see today, yet there has never been a definitive record of her life. Until now.

A secret preview into the treacherous journey of a man thrown from a successful life in Silicon Valley into the dark asphyxiating prison of San Quentin, with murders, serial killers, rats, and COVID around every corner. This true story is told by an inmate who was inside, living and breathing in the system of incarceration for nearly two years. He paints a masterpiece of detail by challenging the stigma that prisoners are less than people, that law enforcement is superior, and that the system of incarceration in the United States is still functioning.

"Lei sa la differenza fra un piccolo e un grande giornale? Il grande giornale è quello che pubblica anche le notizie che dispiacciono. S’intende, la notizia che ci dispiace la si commenta come più ci piace." — Eugenio Torelli Viollier Dalla Napoli borbonica alla Milano post-unitaria, dalla fondazione del "Corriere" alla battaglia per difenderne l’indipendenza, la straordinaria avventura dell’uomo che dopo l’Italia provò a fare gli italiani."Nacqui a Napoli, il 26 marzo 1842.

Four days after Germany's surrender in May 1945, a young British officer took a jeep and headed east into Germany. But this was no ordinary soldier. Manfred Gans was searching for his family. As a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany, Gans had fled to England. As soon as he could, he signed up to fight, serving in the legendary British 'Three Troop', an elite unit made up of German-speaking refugees, and joining in the D-Day Normandy landings. Working undercover, he obtained vital intelligence, helped liberate occupied France and the Netherlands, and saved countless lives on both sides of the front.

"Virginia Hall" enthüllt das außergewöhnliche Leben einer bemerkenswerten Frau, die Erwartungen übertraf, Barrieren durchbrach und einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck in der Geschichte hinterließ. In einer Welt, die von Konflikten, Spionage und Intrigen beherrscht wurde, trat Virginia Hall als eine Kraft hervor, mit der zu rechnen war.

Im Herzen des antiken Afrikas trat eine beeindruckende Königin hervor, um ihr Volk und ihr Königreich gegen das vordringende Römische Reich zu verteidigen. "Königin Amanirenas" ist ein packendes Kurzbuch, das die fesselnde Geschichte einer der bemerkenswertesten und furchtlosesten weiblichen Führerinnen der Geschichte enthüllt.

Als Nikita Miller als Fünfjähriger mit seinen Eltern aus der Ukraine nach Deutschland kam, musste er über die Jahre feststellen: Ein Mensch kann vielleicht die Sowjetunion verlassen, die Sowjetunion aber niemals den Menschen. Er hat das Beste aus Deutsch und Sowjet zusammengemixt und gelernt, beide Kulturen mit all ihrer Schönheit und Vielfalt, mit all ihrer Marotten und Unannehmlichkeiten, zu lieben und wertzuschätzen. Denn wir müssen uns alle doch mal eingestehen: Die Kulturen sind gar nicht so unterschiedlich. Pelmeni sind doch auch nur kleine Maultaschen.