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Twilight of the White Rajahs
Borneo’s last colonial rulers are portrayed as a lusty lot in this exposé of a little-known story set in a remote, exotic land. The “White Rajahs,” who ruled Sarawak on the north shore of Borneo, were a colorful and randy lot, as...
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I Swear to You, Adolf Hitler, Fealty and Obedience
This World War II novel blends a seeking of justice with an exposé on the Nazi mind-set. Drafted against his will into the Nazi Waffen-SS, Adalbert Lallier fought for three years against Yugoslav partisans and Red Army forces. In the...
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Demystifying the Odyssey
In this mesmerizing and extraordinarily researched book, part memoir, part literary thesis, the author traces Odysseus’s adventure both in an academic setting and on the open sea. Author Zlatko Mandzuka set out to “follow the trail...
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Free at Last
Encouraging thought, reflection, and discussion, these lessons on the book of Luke pose unique questions to Bible-study groups. Leesa K. Donner’s study guide and course book on the Bible, Free at Last: A Life Changing Journey Through...
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The Recruit
This light and concise read presents a fantastical, action-filled plot populated by relatable teenage characters. When the sixteen-year-old heroine with Jedi-like powers mutters, “I just have a really bad feeling” about something,...
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Duty, Honor, Money
"Duty, Honor, Money" is a damn fine war story that does honor to the grunts. "Duty, Honor, Money" may just be THE Afghan war novel. Written by a retired marine major general, it is a gritty, authentic tale of men in combat, as well as an...
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The Armed Forces
With the succinct and to-the-point voice of an engineer, this is an informative analysis of the societal role the military plays in various areas of the world. A nation’s military has more uses than just going to war. Joseph Babatunde...
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The Compassionate Warrior
Author brings back to life an Algerian hero in both war and peace. Famed in the mid-19th century as “The Desert Hawk,” Abd el-Kader was renowned as a warrior, mystic, and leader of the fight to free Algeria from French invaders. Elsa...