President Franklin D. Roosevelt coined the slogan "The Arsenal of Democracy" to describe American might during the grim years of World War II. The man who financed that arsenal was his Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau Jr. This is the first book to focus on the wartime achievements of this unlikely hero--a dyslexic college dropout who turned himself into a forceful and efficient administrator and then exceeded even Roosevelt in his determination to defeat the Nazis. Based on extensive research at the FDR Library in Hyde Park, NY, author Peter Moreira describes Morgenthau's truly breathtaking accomplishments: He led the greatest financial program the world has ever seen, raising $310 billion (over $4.8 trillion in today's dollars) to finance the war effort. This was largely done without the help of Wall Street by appealing to the patriotism of the average citizen through the sale of war bonds. In addition, he championed aid to Britain before America entered the... Views: 27
** WINNER OF THE ENGLISH PEN WRITERS IN TRANSLATION' AWARD ** 'Perhaps the best writer of Arabic fiction alive...' – The Guardian. 'Required reading for a real taste of life in Iraq.' - The National 'He writes in a terse, unsettling but nevertheless lyrical style. There is the same queer mixture of clarity and disalignment you feel while reading Kafka’s short stories. It is the terrible clarity that comes with fear, where every particle of the street seems fresh and crisp, and it seems like these are your last impressions of the world.' - 3:AM 'Well-written, highly inventive, and difficult, Blasim reminded me what truly great writing can be.' - Dead Ink Books. A soldier with the ability to predict the future finds himself blackmailed by an insurgent into the ultimate act of terror… A deviser of crosswords survives a car-bomb attack, only to discover he is now haunted by one of its victims… Fleeing a robbery, a Baghdad shopkeeper falls into a deep hole, at the bottom of which sits a djinni and the corpse of a soldier from a completely different war… From legends of the desert to horrors of the forest, Blasim’s stories blend the fantastic with the everyday, the surreal with the all-too-real. Taking his cues from Kafka, his prose shines a dazzling light into the dark absurdities of Iraq’s recent past and the torments of its countless refugees. The subject of this, his second collection, is primarily trauma and the curious strategies human beings adopt to process it (including, of course, fiction). The result is a masterclass in metaphor – a new kind of story-telling, forged in the crucible of war, and just as shocking. 'At first, you receive Blasim with the kind of shocked applause you’d award a fairly transgressive stand-up. You’re quite elated. Then you stop reading it at bedtime. At his best, Blasim produces a corrosive mixture of broken lyricism, bitter irony and hyper-realism which topples into the fantastic and the quotidian in the same reading moment.' – M John Harrison Views: 27
LIMITED TIME SALE! $.99 Only! 6 NEVER-BEFORE-BUNDLED NOVELS AND ONE BONUS NOVELLA FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MARIAN TEE Say hello to the Three Pussketeers, a trio of European billionaires made notorious by their legendary exploits in the bedroom. Powerful, gorgeous, wealthy, and arrogant, they think they can seduce women into doing their every bidding. Lose yourself in their stories as these alpha men find themselves inevitably falling for the trap of love as they find the women who want them only for their hearts. Whether you want to fall in love with rock stars, tycoons, or dukes, all of your most secret and romantic fantasies shall come to life with Eternally Seduced, a New Adult romance boxed set featuring some of the most popular sexy romantic comedies written by Marian Tee. In *Chased, Courted, and Caged*, the trilogy making up How Not to be Seduced by Billionaires - Romantic-at-heart Yanna Everleigh poses a challenge to her CEO Constantijin Kastein, who's also Netherlands' #1 playboy. Court her the old-fashioned way or forget about her completely. In When Fangirls Lie and When Fangirls Cry, the two novels making up How Not to be Seduced by Rock Stars, nerd-slash-fangirl Saffi March disguises herself as experienced groupie H (for "horny") in order to have one unforgettable weekend with Staffan Aehrenthal, a rock star and also Sweden's #1 Sex God. In How Not to be Seduced by Dukes, a twist of fate forces 18-year-old Mary Ashton to become the mistress of Rathe Wellesley, the Duke of Flanders and England's #1 Heartthrob. In How Not to Marry a Billionaire, the question of marriage between Yanna and Constantijin threatens to tear the couple apart. Offering approximately 1,000 pages of funny, scorching hot and poignantly sweet romances, this boxed set will keep you entertained for hours and have you swept away with a smile as true love trumps all. From the AuthorIf you enjoyed this boxed set, you might be interested in reading my latest contemporary romance, The Greek Billionaire Romance Serials.The Greek Billionaire Romance consists of 5 SERIALIZED ebooks and must be read in order.Book 1: The Art of Catching a Greek Billionaire - goo.gl/ZxiSBWBook 2: The Art of Trusting a Greek Billionaire - goo.gl/yRwhVIBook 3: The Art of Loving a Greek Billionaire - goo.gl/SHIBiuBook 4: The Art of Forgiving a Greek Billionaire (February)Book 5: The Art of Wedding a Greek Billionaire (February) Views: 27
The mysterious Lady Adora has a plan for the Caddy kids, but it doesn't involve chocolate and games . . . Kick, Bert, Scruff and Pin are rejoicing - Dad's been found! But he's ill from his wartime experiences, and he's sent away to recover. Then a hint from the butler sets their hearts racing. Could their mother still be alive too? The four siblings begin a wild goose chase to search for clues. But it all goes terribly, horribly wrong when they're kidnapped. They're imprisoned in the Icicle Illuminarium - the coldest, loneliest and most falling-down mansion in England. Luckily, there might be a secret friend or two to be found in this odd place. Can Bucket, their loyal dingo dog, help Uncle Basti to find them - before Lady Adora can set her plans in motion?Another feel-good tale about four fearless Aussie bush kids who won't take no for an answer - and certainly can't be cooped up for long, even if their captors think they can! Views: 27
The dropping temperatures herald the coming of the holidays in northern Illinois. There are trees to be trimmed and packages to be wrapped. Mia is taking it easy while the PEEPs struggle with an infestation of poltergeists. Meanwhile, Big Bear Lake braces for the approach of the first winter storm. Two feet of snow is expected. Murphy has cut enough wood for four winters so there is little worry about the approaching storm. But the storm that is approaching is one no one can prepare for. It has little to do with snowflakes, but the fast accumulation of them isn't helping. This holiday the “unexpected visitor” won’t be leaving the Martin household with presents under the tree, but taking something back with him, something or someone very valuable. Join Mia, Murphy and PEEPs as they face undefeatable odds in “The Siege,” the 13th novel of the “Haunted Series.” Views: 27
A Mexican American and an undocumented immigrant must work together, and in the process they learn to appreciate their similarities and their seemingly insurmountable differences. Views: 27
From best-selling author Holly Webb comes a gorgeous wintery story of a very special friendship, just in time for Christmas. Amelia is exploring the huge, old house where her family are spending Christmas when she finds a diary hidden in the attic. It was written by a boy struggling to look after an abandoned wolf pup. Before she knows it, Amelia is transported into the wintry world of the diary. Fans of Holly Webb's The Reindeer Girl will delight in this beautiful winter's tale. Views: 27
Edinburgh 1707. The English supporters in the Scottish parliament have narrowly signed the Act of Union. The controversial paper bringing England and Scotland together into one Great Britain will not be uncontested. From the Acts inception it appears doomed to carry the blood of Scots and Englishman alike. Esmond Clyde-Dalton returns to London a broken man after his wife’s death. He only seeks a dishonorable discharge. His superior Colonel Manner’s, known for his extensive spy network, has other plans. Sent to the highlands of Scotland to become an excise collector on Scotch. Esmond quickly becomes embroiled in solving the murders of two Scots men. As his investigation continues, Esmond soon realises life in Markinch is not all it seems. Esmond’s peaceful retirement turns to a fight to save not only his life, but also the lives of friends he has made in the highlands. Views: 27
