Novedades

A secret daily account of the German Occupation of the British Channel Islands 1940 - 1945. Philip Le Sauteur (Phil) wrote this diary during the days of Jersey’s Occupation by German forces from July 1940 through to June 1945. At the outbreak of war Phil’s employer, Commander T. Pirouet, was recalled to the Royal Navy. He handed over responsibility of his builders’ merchants business, T. F. Pirouet and Son, to his employee Phil who ran it throughout the Occupation years. The builders’ merchants store soon became a meeting place for trusted friends where news was shared and discussed...

Who needs horror stories when real life has serial killers, cults, and human soup? 20 of the world’s most disturbing real-life crimes - this isn’t fiction. It’s worse! Walk the haunted alleys of Cape Town, navigate Russia’s frozen wastelands, and venture down the shadowed river Thames - each tale expertly written for fans of true crime, murder mystery non-fiction, and gripping criminal investigations. The Iron Box Killer In 1910s Siam, the first documented serial killer in Thai history shocked a nation with his terrifying crimes. The Gatton Murders A peaceful Christmas night ...

How do you steal a library? Not just any library but the most secret archive in the world. The answer is to be a librarian. To be so quiet, that no-one knows what you are up to as you toil undercover over decades and so low key, that even after your escape, aided by MI6, no-one even notices you are gone. The Spy in the Archive is the remarkable story of how Vasili Mitrokhin – an introverted archivist who loved nothing more than dusty files – ended up changing the world.

Foreword by John Nettles I was involved in the making of a TV documentary on the German Occupation of the Channel Islands. Naturally, I wanted to talk to anyone who had been in Jersey during that time and who might be considered an authority on the subject. Whenever and whoever we asked about this, one name always came up: Bob Le Sueur, who was, we were told, without doubt one of the most important voices of the Occupation still living. Robert Winter Le Sueur was working as a young (and handsome) insurance clerk when the German soldiers of 216th Infantry Division came marching into St ...

"El tiempo demostró la certeza de mis predicciones. Hidalgo y los que lo sucedieron, siguiendo su ejemplo, desolaron al país, radicaron el odio entre europeos y americanos, sacrificaron millares de víctimas, obstruyeron las fuentes de las riquezas, desorganizaron el ejército, aniquilaron la industria, hicieron de peor condición la suerte de los americanos corrompiendo las costumbres; y lejos de conseguir la independencia, aumentaron los obstáculos que a ella se oponían..." En la historia de México, pocas figuras han sido tan elevadas y derribadas con tanta violencia como Agustín de...

In a world where cultures clash and traditions evolve, can love and faith guide the modern marriage? Journey into the heart of this crucial question with "Modern Marriage and God," the 7th book in this gripping autobiography series. This isn't just a personal story; it's a thought-provoking exploration of marriage in our ever-changing world. From age-old ceremonies to groundbreaking trends, the author delves deep into the intricacies of love, commitment, and faith in the face of a transforming institution. Why does this matter? Unlock the complexities of modern marriage: As cultures ...

He had blood on his feet after walking for miles and looking all day for a job. (intro) Earl Meanor was a hard-working lab technician who was targeted by a few men he worked with who simply did not like him. A blacklist, a possible stolen camera and many other problems pushed him against the wall and yet his character and integrity never wavered. He kept his family together through it all. This is his and our family's story as told by me, his son. You need to read it.

From the ashes of collapsed democracies to the fear-fueled rise of totalitarian regimes, The Rise of Dictators is a riveting exploration of how authoritarian leaders seize and sustain power. In this powerful audiobook, bestselling historian Isabella C. Hayes takes listeners on a sweeping journey through the minds and methods of history’s most dangerous rulers—from Hitler and Stalin to today’s emerging strongmen.

For more than 35 years, Oscar Goodman was the country’s pre-eminent defense attorney for alleged gangsters. His endless client list reads like a Who’s Who of mobsters: Meyer Lansky, Nick Civella, Anthony Spilotro, Frank Rosenthal, Jimmy Chagra, Natale Richichi, Nicky Scarfo, and Vinny Ferrara, to name a few. So, was Goodman only what he claims: an attorney who defended his clients based on the simple principle that they, too, have constitutional rights? And if so, how did he manage to mingle with the mob for decades without becoming part of it? After scores of unlikely courtroom ...

This is the true story of a man, Earle Vincent Meanor who was pushed aside and down by people whose only reason was they just did not like him. He could have been successful and powerful and wealthy but instead was broke and ostracized and pushed into the corner and mocked. Somehow, he kept his family together, and now his son can tell everyone the truth about what happened. You need to read this to motivate you to never give up no matter the obstacles thrown in your way.

Healing Wounds in November: Discover the Power of Your Faith is a moving testimony of resilience, faith, and inner transformation. In the midst of one of the darkest seasons of her life, the author found herself facing a relentless autoimmune disease that threatened not only her body but her spirit. Pain became a daily companion, uncertainty her shadow, and fear an ever-present whisper. But it was precisely in that valley of brokenness where her healing began—not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Through a courageous journey of forgiveness, surrender, and unwavering trust ...

"Cadaqués: Multisensorial cuna de los Berenguer" es un cautivador viaje literario y emocional que nos sumerge en las raíces de una familia, entrelazando la historia de un lugar y el vínculo mágico que los conecta. Con la pasión y colaboración de dos primos, Gerald e Isabel, este libro se convierte en un relato único y entrañable. El escenario es Cadaqués, un encantador rincón mediterráneo de paisaje idílico donde las vivencias, recuerdos y lazos familiares se entrelazan para dar origen a la familia Berenguer. Este lugar ha sido testigo de generaciones de esta estirpe, con el mar...

On 14 August 1943, a specially adapted Halifax bomber took off from RAF Tempsford, an SOE airbase in rural England. Their secret mission was to drop vital supplies to the French Resistance, deep in occupied France. But their plane crashed into a village near Annecy, killing all six of the crew and five civilians. Only Adam Hart's great-grandfather, Frank Griffiths, survived. Seventy-nine years later, Adam retraced that journey so that he could re-tell the story of the great escape and his emotional encounters with descendants of people who'd risked their lives to save Frank.