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SANDS OF WAR

America in the Middle East, from Desert Storm to the Iraq War, 1990-2003

by Gerald Thomas Whitaker ...

Iraq War history — Desert Storm, the Gulf War, and the road to the 2003 Iraq invasion. Narrative American military history of the Middle East, 1990-2003. Colin Powell, George H.W. Bush, and the decisions that shaped America's longest wars. At two in the morning on August 2, 1990, approximately a hundred thousand Iraqi soldiers crossed into Kuwait with more than two thousand tanks. By mid-morning, ... Read more

$6.99 USD

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Iraq War history — Desert Storm, the Gulf War, and the road to the 2003 Iraq invasion. Narrative American military history of the Middle East, 1990-2003. Colin Powell, George H.W. Bush, and the decisions that shaped America's longest wars. At two in the morning on August 2, 1990, approximately a hundred thousand Iraqi soldiers crossed into Kuwait with more than two thousand tanks. By mid-morning,
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
SANDS OF WAR

America in the Middle East, from Desert Storm to the Iraq War, 1990-2003

by Gerald Thomas Whitaker ...

**In 1991, America won a war in the desert in just 100 hours — clean, decisive, triumphant.** Twelve years later, it marched back into Iraq and stumbled into a quagmire still bleeding consequences today. What happened in between? And how did the world's only superpower go from triumph to catastrophe? If you lived through Desert Storm, Shock and Awe, and "Mission Accomplished" but never understood ... Read more

$5.99 USD

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**In 1991, America won a war in the desert in just 100 hours — clean, decisive, triumphant.** Twelve years later, it marched back into Iraq and stumbled into a quagmire still bleeding consequences today. What happened in between? And how did the world's only superpower go from triumph to catastrophe? If you lived through Desert Storm, Shock and Awe, and "Mission Accomplished" but never understood
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Swan and Shadow

Yeats's Dialogue with History

by Thomas Whitaker ...

History was central in a variety of ways to Yeats’s poetic development and to the meaning of his work. In this study, Whitaker suggests that history was for the poet a mysterious interlocutor, which Yeats saw at times as a bright reflection of himself and again as a dark force opposed to that self. The poet’s internal dialogue is viewed as projection into historical symbolism.Originally published ... Read more

$28.99 USD

History was central in a variety of ways to Yeats’s poetic development and to the meaning of his work. In this study, Whitaker suggests that history was for the poet a mysterious interlocutor, which Yeats saw at times as a bright reflection of himself and again as a dark force opposed to that self. The poet’s internal dialogue is viewed as projection into historical symbolism.Originally published
... Read more
Audiobook

Bats for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Only Mammals That Truly Fly

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

Explore the fascinating ecology of true flying mammals in this gentle nature guide designed for curious minds. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or enjoying a quiet evening walk, immerse yourself in the vibrant twilight habitats where these remarkable creatures thrive. Watch as spooky shadows transform into brilliant living machines of flight and sound.Step into a vivid, relaxing audio ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the fascinating ecology of true flying mammals in this gentle nature guide designed for curious minds. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or enjoying a quiet evening walk, immerse yourself in the vibrant twilight habitats where these remarkable creatures thrive. Watch as spooky shadows transform into brilliant living machines of flight and sound.Step into a vivid, relaxing audio
... Read more
Audiobook

Ancient Time | What the PILGRIMS Actually Ate to Survive

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Experience the gritty culinary history of early American settlement, where daily survival meant outsmarting starvation. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative drops you into the freezing, wind-scoured shoreline camps of 17th-century New England. Witness a fragile community fighting to stay alive through desperate foraging and emergency rations.Trade cozy holiday myths for the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the gritty culinary history of early American settlement, where daily survival meant outsmarting starvation. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative drops you into the freezing, wind-scoured shoreline camps of 17th-century New England. Witness a fragile community fighting to stay alive through desperate foraging and emergency rations.Trade cozy holiday myths for the
... Read more
Audiobook

Waterfalls for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to How Rivers Tumble over the Land

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

Decode the hidden geology of wild waterfalls and turn your next outdoor hike into an awe-inspiring nature adventure. Follow the rushing energy of untamed rivers as they carve through solid rock, creating dramatic ledges and towering cascades. Whether you are listening to learn during a morning commute or seeking a peaceful escape to unwind, this immersive audio experience connects you to the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the hidden geology of wild waterfalls and turn your next outdoor hike into an awe-inspiring nature adventure. Follow the rushing energy of untamed rivers as they carve through solid rock, creating dramatic ledges and towering cascades. Whether you are listening to learn during a morning commute or seeking a peaceful escape to unwind, this immersive audio experience connects you to the
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of the Amazon, A: The Greatest Rainforest on Earth

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Explore deep ecological history to uncover the turbulent past and urgent fight for our planet's greatest rainforest. Perfect for an educational commute or mindful listening, this atmospheric narrative plunges you into a vast living ecosystem where trees summon their own rain and ancient waters shape human destiny.Shift from geologic time to the gripping rise and fall of pre-Columbian societies, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore deep ecological history to uncover the turbulent past and urgent fight for our planet's greatest rainforest. Perfect for an educational commute or mindful listening, this atmospheric narrative plunges you into a vast living ecosystem where trees summon their own rain and ancient waters shape human destiny.Shift from geologic time to the gripping rise and fall of pre-Columbian societies,
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of Knights and Chivalry, A: The Warriors of the Middle Ages

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Uncover the gritty medieval history of heavy cavalry, where brutal warriors forged the legendary codes of chivalry. Perfect for a thrilling morning commute or an immersive historical deep-dive, this narrative shatters the romantic myths of the Middle Ages. Experience the visceral reality of armored combat, ruthless local politics, and shifting military power.Travel from the chaotic collapse of the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the gritty medieval history of heavy cavalry, where brutal warriors forged the legendary codes of chivalry. Perfect for a thrilling morning commute or an immersive historical deep-dive, this narrative shatters the romantic myths of the Middle Ages. Experience the visceral reality of armored combat, ruthless local politics, and shifting military power.Travel from the chaotic collapse of the
... Read more
Audiobook

Communication Techniques: Practical Tools to Speak Clearly, Listen Deeply, and Build Stronger Relationships at Work and at Home

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Master active listening and resolve daily conflict to turn awkward conversations into confident, grounded connections. Whether commuting to a high-stakes team meeting or preparing for a sensitive talk at the dinner table, navigate any interaction with calm clarity. Stop feeling tongue-tied and start speaking so others truly hear you.Through relatable audio case studies of stressed managers and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master active listening and resolve daily conflict to turn awkward conversations into confident, grounded connections. Whether commuting to a high-stakes team meeting or preparing for a sensitive talk at the dinner table, navigate any interaction with calm clarity. Stop feeling tongue-tied and start speaking so others truly hear you.Through relatable audio case studies of stressed managers and
... Read more
Audiobook

Python for Beginners: A Step‑by‑Step Audio Guide to Your First Real Programs, From Zero Experience to Confident Coding

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Master Python programming and launch a tech career on your daily commute with this stress-free coding guide. Listen away from the keyboard as complex software concepts become vivid, easy-to-grasp mental pictures. Whether navigating traffic or relaxing at home, you can overcome tech intimidation and build real-world skills.Demystify the software industry through an encouraging, jargon-free journey ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master Python programming and launch a tech career on your daily commute with this stress-free coding guide. Listen away from the keyboard as complex software concepts become vivid, easy-to-grasp mental pictures. Whether navigating traffic or relaxing at home, you can overcome tech intimidation and build real-world skills.Demystify the software industry through an encouraging, jargon-free journey
... Read more
Audiobook

History of Xi'an: The Rise and Fall of China's Greatest Capital

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Uncover the dramatic rise and epic fall of the ancient Asian metropolis that forged an empire along the Silk Road. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transforms layered ruins into a breathing, vibrant civilization.Let this sweeping narrative transport you back to bustling markets and shadow-filled palaces while you relax or travel. Witness firsthand how geography, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic rise and epic fall of the ancient Asian metropolis that forged an empire along the Silk Road. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transforms layered ruins into a breathing, vibrant civilization.Let this sweeping narrative transport you back to bustling markets and shadow-filled palaces while you relax or travel. Witness firsthand how geography,
... Read more
Audiobook

History of the Xiongnu: The Forgotten Empire of the Steppe

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Unearth the rise and fall of ancient Eurasia’s first nomadic empire in this epic historical deep dive. Perfect for your daily commute or focused learning sessions, this authoritative narrative transports listeners to the windswept grasslands of Inner Asia. Witness the birth of a sophisticated superpower that rivaled early Chinese dynasties and forever altered global geopolitics.Moving beyond the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unearth the rise and fall of ancient Eurasia’s first nomadic empire in this epic historical deep dive. Perfect for your daily commute or focused learning sessions, this authoritative narrative transports listeners to the windswept grasslands of Inner Asia. Witness the birth of a sophisticated superpower that rivaled early Chinese dynasties and forever altered global geopolitics.Moving beyond the
... Read more