Nation Building

Volumes 1 and 2 of Combat Veterans’ Stories of Small Wars and Nation Building present 20 autobiographical stories of men and women that were in fire fights, raids, and other dangerous situations that exposed them to enemy ordnance. Their stories give readers an understanding of warfare, as the US military has experienced it since the Vietnam War.

Finding himself alone on a desert island when everything and everyone he knows and loved has been washed away in a huge storm, Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He's also completely alone - or so he thinks until he finds the ghost girl. She has no toes, wears strange lacy trousers...

Explore the dramatic European history of a resilient nation forged in revolution and tested by great power politics. Perfect for an educational commute, this vivid narrative transforms complex geopolitical struggles into a gripping auditory experience. Listen as citizens and elites navigate...

This volume presents information about causes and results of U.S. military actions and wars, since Vietnam, as well as Islam, American exceptionalism, and military challenges facing the U.S. It will give listeners an understanding of warfare, as the U.S. military has experienced it since the Vietnam War.

Volumes 1 and 2 of Combat Veterans’ Stories of Small Wars and Nation Building present 20 autobiographical stories of men and women that were in fire fights, raids, and other dangerous situations that exposed them to enemy ordnance. Their stories give listeners an understanding of warfare, as the US military has experienced it since the Vietnam War.

The story of Black Hawk Down is a familiar one. On 3 October 1993 two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down, and in the ensuing Battle of Mogadishu eighteen Americans and hundreds of Somalis were killed. But very few appreciate that this was one day in a two-and-a-half-year operation; the most...

Why do so many farm businesses struggle to survive, let alone thrive? It’s because they don’t make clear strategic choices that reward them with a competitive advantage. Instead, most entrepreneurs start with a boilerplate business because they think they're supposed to. Boilerplate business plans offer little help in guiding strategic choices that determine if your business thrives or dies.

“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.”—Adam Grant, #1...

Groundbreaking look at slaves as commodities through every phase of life, from birth to death and beyond, in early America In life and in death, slaves were commodities, their monetary value assigned based on their age, gender, health, and the demands of the market. The Price for Their Pound of...

Trace the fragile rise and violent fall of European democracy through the stone walls of Berlin's ultimate monument. Perfect for your morning commute, this contemplative journey transforms a single building into a silent witness of empires collapsing and dictatorships burning. Dive into a...

Experience the gripping true story of a divided nation battling apartheid to forge a unified African democracy. Whether you are commuting or seeking a thought-provoking dive into world history, this sweeping narrative captures centuries of conflict, coexistence, and relentless change. Listen as...

Experience the epic Eastern European history of how two fractured medieval frontiers forged a unified modern nation. Whether you are seeking a gripping narrative for your morning commute or deep-focus historical learning, this engaging journey tracks the turbulent evolution of Wallachia and...

The Emerging Kingdom explores the relationship between money, the economy, and our personal well-being. It also explores the spiritual realm, free will, and how wildly off-track our opinions can be. It turns out we are running our technologically advanced economy on an outdated operating system. With the right upgrade, we have the potential to live in a new era of prosperity that few imagine possible today.

Discover the ten principles that every aspiring leader should learn, straight from the nation’s most powerful leadership lab. Major General Joseph P. Franklin (ret.) believes almost everything that he is as an adult can be traced back to his days at West Point, where he was not only a cadet...

This intense military history reveals how a chaotic border conflict unexpectedly forged a resilient northern nation. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into a divided continent torn apart by expanding empires. Listen as British forces, ambitious American troops...

However, what matters most to Tim is meeting his wife, Dr. Dana Yeoman. Seeing his wife's frustration with the complexity of running a dental practice, he saw that he could have a big impact on Dana’s business, so he set out to make things simple. Since meeting Dana, Tim has helped many dental entrepreneurs optimize their financial world even more so that they can decrease taxes, increase impact, and leave their thriving legacy!

King of the Rising is the searing conclusion to an unflinching and powerful Caribbean-inspired fantasy series about colonialism, resilience and defiance. A revolution has swept through the islands of Hans Lollik and former slave Loren Jannik has been chosen to lead the survivors in a bid to free...

After meeting with the highest levels of government in several developing nations plagued by corruption, I engaged in discussions focused on planning steps to bring corruption to its knees. After these discussions, I was asked to prepare a plan of action that had the possibility of being a valuable resource in helping developing and, so-called, “Third World Nations” as they continued to move forward in the struggle to take on this battle, and bring about a victorious end to the stronghold that corruption seemed to have in these governmental institutions.