Six months after the Pearl Harbor disaster took place, was the United States of America grasped into the second world war. It changed everything for Nazi-Germany. Abwehr, the secret intelligence organization were forced by Hitler and his staff to act. The result was a master-man plan to destroy the US war industry. By a secret location near Berlin was a secret training facility. It looked like an ordinary farm, but nothing was ordinary with it. For at this facility had shooting ranges, … [Read more...] about Eagle Saboteurs by Thor-North Blake
Heroes of Telemark by Thor-North Blake
The snow was thick and heavy with a frozen layer on top with ice. The wind was howling and the air was thin. Four figures shuffled slowly through no man’s land. “King winter” had unleashed the mountain’s wrath upon the miserly souls. Never had their life hanged so loose. Sent from England to an almost impossible mission, to survive in an extreme arctic environment deep behind enemy lines. This was the reality to the SOE commandos in occupied Norway during world war two. Targeted Age … [Read more...] about Heroes of Telemark by Thor-North Blake
Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
In Mayhem 337, author and retired Army Sergeant Major Chad Rickard powerfully and skillfully recounts his service as an Infantry Combat Advisor embedded with the Afghan Army. From large-scale mountain warfare to battle on the streets of Khost City follow along as Rickard provides a "boots on ground" view of battle from the eyes of a senior US Army Soldier. Targeted Age Group:: 21-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Following my retirement from the US Army after 27 years of service … [Read more...] about Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
Athens in the Classical Period by Calum Johnson
This short guide to the classical Athenian world offers a general introduction to one of the most fascinating and important periods in European history. It is a tour through all the major areas of Athenian life, from housing to politics to parties. Whether you are a student or a nascent enthusiast, this book provides a concise insight into one of the world’s greatest cities in its prime. Now in its third edition (2020), Athens in the Classical Period is a complete guide to the essentials of … [Read more...] about Athens in the Classical Period by Calum Johnson
Interview with Author – Chad Rickard
About Chad Rickard: Chad Rickard was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania. At the onset of the first Gulf War he opted to follow a family history of veterans from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, both World Wars and Vietnam. He spent the majority of his adult life in service to his Nation with the United States Army, serving in combat around the globe as an infantryman. Chad is currently retired and living in Central California with his family. What inspires you to write? The ability to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chad Rickard
Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
Inspired by works of biography and history, Our Story is a collection of 27 riveting tales from Western historical memory - primarily the U.S. presidency - that draw on the stories of individuals to illustrate important facets of our humanity. Through the lens of great historical figures and events, author Matt Lively shows the best, worst, and most exciting sides of presidents and other historical figures in personal and didactic short stories. This isn’t a scholarly work. It’s a fun, … [Read more...] about Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
Inspired by works of biography and history, Our Story is a collection of 27 riveting tales from Western historical memory - primarily the U.S. presidency - that draw on the stories of individuals to illustrate important facets of our humanity. Through the lens of great historical figures and events, author Matt Lively shows the best, worst, and most exciting sides of presidents and other historical figures in personal and didactic short stories. This isn’t a scholarly work. It’s a fun, … [Read more...] about Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
The Exile of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Banished from his home. Sent to a forsaken island on the edge of the world. A criminal highlander in a strange land. What will become of Alistair when he is exiled to his distant kin? After Alistair falls ill, he is nursed back from the brink of death by an angel named Lioslaith. She and her daughter live on the edge of civilization, and they shelter Alistair in this new land. He befriends her sisters, adores her daughter, and falls in love with the fairy-like woman who sacrificed much to … [Read more...] about The Exile of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Can You Dig It? Archaeology Lost & Found in the Sands of Time by Amanda Baker
How do we know so much about the past? Archaeologists dig it! Join Amanda the Archaeologist as she travels around the world, learning about different people and cultures. From ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe, Emperor Qin's Terra-Cotta Army to Cycladic Figurines, or Cahokia to Pompeii, explore the people, places, and things that shaped our world today! In Can YOU Dig It? Archaeology Lost and Found in the Sands of Time, you will learn all about how archaeologists discover the truth about our … [Read more...] about Can You Dig It? Archaeology Lost & Found in the Sands of Time by Amanda Baker
Interview with Author – Melina Druga
About Melina Druga: I’m an author, freelance journalist, and history enthusiast. I have writing professionally for nearly 20 years, having begun my career at the turn-of-the-century as a newspaper reporter and copy editor, but I began writing fiction when I was a child. I blog on my website about history, the writing process, author interviews, and historical fiction book excerpts and reviews. I am particularly interested in the period 1890-1920 and how WW1 changed the lives of ordinary … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Melina Druga
Interview with Author – L. Salt
About L. Salt: My pen name is L. Salt and I am an emerging, multi-genre writer from the UK. I studied History of World Culture and did Master’s Degree in Art Expertise at the St. Petersburg University of Culture and Arts. I was born in Belarus and have lived for many years in Ukraine and Russia, then finally settled down in the North of England, where I currently live with my husband. My interest in writing dates back to my teenage years. Apart from creative writing, I have a passion for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – L. Salt
Blitzball – A Clone of Hitler Rebels Against Nazis in Coming of Age by Barton Ludwig
In a book that speaks out against racism, a clone of Hitler battles his genes at Reichfield High where soccer is literally war and the battle is fought between Neo-Nazis and Mexicans. "The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book, Mockingjay, and Mel Brooks' 1967 film, The Producers." - Kirkus Reviews Targeted Age Group:: 15-30 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Was inspired to write this book by the political situation in the world with fascism on the rise. It … [Read more...] about Blitzball – A Clone of Hitler Rebels Against Nazis in Coming of Age by Barton Ludwig
