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The Battle of Petersburg’s intense four-day clash marked a missed Union opportunity, prolonging the Civil War with dramatic consequences. May and June 1864 in Virginia witnessed some of the most brutal and bloody fighting of the Civil War. Combined losses for the two armies after the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, and Cold Harbor exceeded 80,000 killed, wounded, and captured. The result? A stalemate outside Richmond. The carnage notwithstanding, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant set his armies toward their next target: the logistical powerhouse of Petersburg.

A history of the American Civil War naval battle, the first confrontation between two Ironclads, featuring accounts from men who lived through it. "Ironclad against ironclad, we maneuvered about the bay here and went at each other with mutual fierceness," reported Chief Engineer Alban Stimers following that momentous engagement between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (ex USS Merrimack) in Hampton Roads, Sunday, March 9, 1862. The day before, the Rebel ram had obliterated two powerful Union warships and was poised to destroy more.

“It is glorious to see such courage in one so young!” So declared Confederate General Robert E. Lee on December 13, 1862, during the battle of Fredericksburg as he watched Major John Pelham fight at least five Union batteries with just one lone gun. The dashing and handsome 24-year-old Alabama officer earned the compliments and admiration of his men, the war gods of Virginia (Lee, Jackson, and Stuart), and Southern society—all while helping transform the concept of horse artillery on Civil War battlefields across Virginia and Maryland.

Almost 8,000 dead dotted the fields of Gettysburg after the guns went silent. The Confederate dead were hastily buried, but what of the Union dead? Several men hatched the idea of a new cemetery to bury and honor the Union soldiers just south of town. Their task was difficult, to say the least.

The year is 2030, and the world is in ruins. Devastated by global catastrophes, wars, and political corruption, humanity stands on the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, a young orphan named Matthew emerges—a mysterious figure with extraordinary abilities and an unshakable mission: to restore peace and justice. Gifted with supernatural powers, Matthew becomes a beacon of hope, drawing followers who believe he is destined to change the fate of humanity. But his rise to prominence comes at a cost.

Humanoid Robots: Everyday AI Machines of Tomorrow envisions a world where robots seamlessly manage daily chores, support healthcare, and redefine workplaces, ushering in a new era where they are catalysts for societal transformation.

This murder mystery involves five friends that decide to go out for a long night of club hopping. But when the night comes to an end, only four friends make it home and a terrible fate was left for the fifth friend. The next morning a gruesome discovery is made and the police have a twisted case on their hands. The friends pin the blame on one another and it's left up to detective Neverson to uncover what truly happened that night. The story follows each friend's experience that night and many obstacles are awaiting the police.

In “Holy Ghost,” Stephan Walker Jr. weaves a poignant tale of resilience, redemption, and the complexities of family. Follow Jamal, a young musician grappling with the life-altering news of his impending surgery. As he navigates the challenges of his health, creativity, and a broken past, he confronts unexpected truths about his mother, who abandoned him years ago.

Death Valley is a remote desert area located in eastern California. Situated within the Mojave Desert region, it features the lowest, driest, and hottest locations in all of North America. Badwater, a basin located within the Valley, is the specific point of the lowest elevation, at 282 feet below sea level. This area is only 84 miles east-south-east of Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, with an elevation of 14,497 feet. One of the most interesting and challenging mysteries of Death Valley is the sliding rocks at 'Racetrack Playa' (a playa is a dry lake bed).

In The Revenge of the Foxes, Ak Welsapar crafts a moving and darkly humorous narrative set in a Moscow hospital during the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Through the lives of young patients awaiting heart surgery, Welsapar explores love, loss, and the human desire to cling to life amidst uncertainty. The contrasting characters—a poetic Turkmen, a Stalinist with a mechanical heart, and the ill-fated Mary—represent a clash between the “robotic” future and soulful resilience, embodying the struggles of a generation on the brink of change.

In this 3rd mystery of the series, tracker/cartographer Mitch Holland and treasure hunter Rod Florea find themselves on Mt. Whitney (California), highest mountain in the contiguous USA. It is there that they come to the aid of two teenagers who are looking for hidden Spanish Gold. An old map purchased at a yard sale turns out to be quite authentic, and the 16th century pirate tale that gives the map that authenticity is indeed a bone-chilling account.

In the heart of a vibrant community, there lies a mega size Pentecostal Holiness church by the name of "Get Right Outreach Center"-(GROC). It is here where we meet our protagonist, a young black man who is deeply devoted to his faith and serves as the choir director. He is beloved by his church family, but lately, he has begun to question the teachings of his community. The church's doctrine preaches that only members of their church are children of God, and this belief has been causing turmoil within him.

Leadership is not merely a position; it is a profound journey of self-mastery and influence. Embrace the notion that every decision, every interaction, and every challenge you encounter shapes not only your leadership style but also the trajectory of those who follow your guidance. In "Good Job" the enlightening book from the team at The Success Basics, you will gain the inspiration and motivation you need to grow and become a stronger more effective person.

When linguist Jack Dempsey’s briefcase vanishes inside a luxury hotel, it seems like an ordinary—if maddening—theft. But this isn’t just about lost paperwork. The briefcase held a replica of a newly discovered stone tablet—one that could change everything we think we know about human history.

Occlusion, a modern sea story explores the complex relationship of a young man coming of age, a captain, a lover and the first woman with whom he learns intimacy. Henry a student readying a small sailboat to navigate his way to England to meet his college lover, meets an old sea captain. A relationship evolves which, in ways unfathomable will change his life.

A modern Huckleberry Finn, 17° 44' 11" N / 64° 44' 10" W, chronicles the time of two young teenagers from completely different lives, Henri, son of a wealthy senator and Duval, a poor but resourceful Islander from the depths of the Caribbean and their unbelievable adventure falling head first into the world of drug runners, kidnapping and the wildest excitement any young boy coming of age might imagine.

Jack Rabbit and his new inamorata Roxie Malone aim to get their hands on a rare pearl dubbed the Snatchgrab, but David Fuzz, epitome of evil, throws them zingers every step of the way. Fuzz is a mean man, bad through and through, and in their journey across an unforgiving desert populated with weirdos and dreams, Jack and Roxie will have to battle him and his minions to save their skins, and fulfill the inexorable call of Fate herself. A call that will draw out ancient secrets, horrible violence, and a crooked hope.

Discover the essentials of becoming a successful solopreneur. This book is your first step towards independence, offering a comprehensive overview and foundational knowledge for your entrepreneurial path.

Everyone is a character in somebody's story, but not everyone finds out they are. Things get complicated when Sherlock Holmes can't prove he's real. We thought we lived in 21st-century London, but when everything around us turned into that Victorian cesspool on the pages of the Strand Magazine, it was clear the evil genius was not Moriarty. It was a doctor with a silly moustache.

Come along the sensual journey of the 20th century in Hookups, Hiccups, and Happenstances! Follow Butch down an exciting rabbit hole traveling from the Playboy Club to the sultry seas of the Bahamas and anywhere libidos are high and bras optional. A linked tale of pleasures across thirteen short stories set in the 1960s and 1970s, Hookups, Hiccups, and Happenstances takes you back to an era experimenting with free love and the reimagining of monogamy. A time when women were breaking barriers in the culture and the bedroom.