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"Slavery is a phenomenon that appears to interfere with neither the daily lives of most people nor with their contemporary worlds. For many, the term 'slavery' is reminiscent of black slaves on their journey to America or, perhaps, of slaves in ancient Rome or Greece. And yet, despite the fact that slavery had formally been abolished at the end of the nineteenth century in most countries, it still remains an inherent part of modern life. In 2023 it still consists of a large group of people. For more than 50 million individuals worldwide, freedom does not exist. People are still being exploited and traded as commodities. In the first place, this issue concerns people who end up working as slave labour in all economic branches, including clothing, fishing, agriculture, construction, transport and catering industries. This form of slavery has many connections to Western companies and, often, it actually occurs in Western countries. In addition, in all European countries, the sex industry makes abundant use of so-called sex slaves"--
Famous Romanian poet and writer, George Topirceanu (1886-1937) became a war memorialist when describing his own experiences while fighting in World War I in Pirin Planina. This unique blend of drama, tragedy, and humor will immerse the reader into the unique world of a soldier fighting in the Balkans during World War I.
Historical war novel casting a wide net over the Vietnam War.
If you know the song, you know Brandy's sailor loved the sea more than her. (The bastard.) Brandy, You're a Fine Girl is historical fan fiction, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 hit song. Brandy's story doesn't end when the music stops- her destiny is filled with adventure!
A cookbook with a historic recipe anthology tracks the evolution and modernisation of the cookbook.
Madison and her father try to discover who may have poisoned a revered Hawaiian singing star.
A study of the international significance of the struggle against Russia in the Romanian principalities.
Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by famed journalist John Reed.
As Penelope Bauer celebrates her acceptance into the Classics program at Boston University, she is unaware that fate has groomed her for a grand adventure, a wild ride of Homeric proportions.
Molly - A Love Story is a true story about a cute little pit bull, lost and alone in the world until one day she was rescued and given a home. Molly's story teaches children about the unconditional love that a dog can bring to a family. Dog lovers of all ages will be moved by the story of Molly and her adopted brother Logan, a Siberian husky.
An unbreakable cipher, a dead priest with expensive shoes, a hermit who converses with saints, an angry French girl, and much more might stop an ordinary fifteen-year-old safe-cracking genius, but not Percy St.-John.
An important contribution to the discussion of the origin and history of the Changos.
Explores the origins of the movement that led to the creation of modern day Albania.
Rescued from ISIS Terror tells the fascinating story of how a university professor organized a commando mission to rescue her graduate student from ISIS-controlled Iraq. This is a riveting tale of family, friendship, and loyalty in the face of extreme adversity.
In A Blue Coast Mystery: Almost Solved, a London nurse narrates the story of a drifter she latches onto in a public hospital. Henri is in permanent recovery, not only from his heroin addiction, but from the 1960s, a decade that invited the unwary to the biggest party in history.
This book is a collection of the surveillance reports that reveal the extent of the surveillance to which Western diplomats were subjected in the Communist bloc. More importantly, they reveal a great deal about the system and society that produced these materials.
Whether you like American History or not, you will find a wealth of stories and facts to be shared that could spark conversation or debate at any party. This book covers a vast array of presidential trivia and facts, making it a fun read for kids and adults alike.
SOMEONE IS KILLING OFF THE OLD MOBSTERS OF LAS VEGAS AND THE MAYOR IS THE #1 SUSPECT.
Based on a series of interviews with the curators of the Tudor legacy: Sally Bliss, Trustee of the Antony Tudor Ballet Trust, and four of the those tasked with restaging the Tudor ballets, this book discusses the legacy of Anthony Tudor and the restaging of his ballets to preserve their unique qualities that make them Tudor ballets.
This biography presents the life of American general Arthur MacArthur, Jr., from his boyhood in Wisconsin, his participation in the Civil War, until he rose to become Governor of the Philippines in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War.
The Death Drive offers an explanatory framework and methodology to predict periods of destruction that often have grim effects on societies, taking as its starting point the controversial death drive concept.
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