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The Captain

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The Journey of Derek Jeter

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.
“Derek Jeter is undoubtedly the most talked about, argued about, cheered, booed and ultimately respected baseball player of his generation. And as public a figure as he has been, he is in many ways the least known. That changes now. Ian O’Connor, one of the best sports writers anywhere, goes deep. He does what no one has quite been able to do: Tell us a bit about who Derek Jeter really is.”—Joe Posnanski, author of The Machine
“Deftly told.”—The Washington Post

In The Captain, Ian O’Connor draws on unique access to Derek Jeter. He conducts more than 200 new interviews. These interviews reveal how a biracial kid from Michigan became New York’s most beloved sports figure. This kid became the face of the steroid-free athlete.
O’Connor takes us behind the scenes of a legendary baseball life. He starts with Jeter’s early struggles in the minor leagues. During this time, homesickness and errors threatened a stillborn career. Then, O’Connor covers the heady days of Yankee superiority and nightlife. Finally, he examines the battles with former best friend A-Rod.
All along the way, Jeter has made his Hall-of-Fame destiny look easy. But behind that leadership and hero’s grace there are hidden struggles and complexities that have never been explored, until now.

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Mexican History

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A Captivating Guide to the History of Mexico and the Mexican Revolution (South American Countries)

If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading…

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Two captivating manuscripts in one book:

  • History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian’s Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising
  • The Mexican Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Mexican Civil War and How Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata Impacted Mexico

The modern country was born in 1821. Before 1821, ancient dynasties and kingdoms inhabited the territory that today comprises 32 states and a few small islands. These were dynasties of warriors, astronomers, and priests. There were also temples for human sacrifice. Surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world were here. Experts think the city of Chichen Itza was larger than Paris at its height of splendor. It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula.

This journey through Mexico’s history is fascinating. It spans from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century. It will reveal more surprises than the reader can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, “Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there.”

Here are just some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book:

  • The Era of Empires
  • The Spanish-Aztec War and New Spain
  • The Birth of a Nation
  • “From the Halls of Montezuma…”
  • The Big Division
  • “The Most Beautiful Empire in the World”
  • In the Times of Don Porfirio
  • The Mexican Revolution
  • The Cristeros
  • The Second World War and the Mexican Miracle
  • End of Century Pangs
  • And much, much more!

Here are just some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book:

  • The Comet
  • The Strong Man of the Americas
  • Francisco and the Spirits
  • Victory Comes Too Soon
  • The Wicked Ambassador
  • Victoriano Huerta
  • Two Hurricanes
  • The Convention of Aguascalientes
  • The Presidential Chair
  • Huerta Strikes Back
  • The Horsemen of the Apocalypse
  • The Centaur and the General: Pershing’s Punitive Expedition
  • The Zimmermann Telegram
  • Aftermath
  • And much, much more!

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History of Argentina

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A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the Present (South American Countries)

Did you know that as of 2018, Argentina has a literacy level of 99 percent? Are you curious to find out how it achieved this?

Argentina has a long and complex history. For hundreds of years, Argentina was inhabited by hunter-gatherer groups. For the most part, these people groups got along well with each other. In time, the Inca Empire rose to prominence and took over the Argentinian communities one by one. The Spanish arrived about twenty years later, bringing a new wave of invasion to the native inhabitants. The people of Argentina wouldn’t declare their independence until 1816, and after that, they faced civil war after civil war.

Argentina’s history might seem like it’s only compromised of conquest and warfare. However, it is also filled with fascinating civilizations and influential figures. Examples include José de San Martín and the less-revered Juan Manuel de Rosas. Argentineans have a rich culture to this day. Their cultural identity truly began to emerge on the international stage in the 19th century.

Almost everyone knows that Argentina is located in South America. However, not everyone is aware that Argentina’s successful May Revolution inspired other countries in Latin America to rebel. Many may have heard of Juan Perón and his wife, Eva. However, few know about Perón’s third wife, Isabel, and her time as the president of Argentina. This book will guide you through Argentina’s past. You will explore both its highs and lows. Discover a fuller picture of the beautiful nation of Argentina.

In this book, you will learn about:

  • The people groups who lived in the country before European colonization
  • The Spanish conquistadors who made their mark on the country
  • The May Revolution and Argentina’s struggle for independence
  • The immigrants who made Argentina their home and pushed its economy and society to new heights
  • The world wars and how Argentina strove to stay neutral
  • Juan Perón’s time in office
  • The “Dirty War” and the Falkland War
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Badass Advice: Love, Life and Being True to Yourself

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Sass, Wise Words, and Advice from Empowering Women

“…a book for and about women (no men allowed!). ―Heck of a Bunch Blog

Becca Anderson is back with another inspiring book packed with everything you need to know about love, life, and relationships. Enjoy these wise words from powerful women from all over!

Wise words from badass and powerful women. Becca Anderson has gathered the wisdom from a chorus of empowering women for this one-of-a-kind advice book. From housewives to Hollywood starlets, from standup comedians to startup entrepreneurs, these powerful women offer unvarnished and unabashed opinions and share their frank and forthright thinking on the wild world of relationships; enjoy these words of wisdom.

Read more books for women empowerment! On your journey to self empowerment and personal growth, add books for women that empower you to live a full life now. Girl bosses and boss ladies from every walk of life unleash their cunning wit in this humorous compilation. From Anais Nin, Lily Tomlin, Amy Bloom, Dorothy Allison, Drew Barrymore, Chrissy Teigan and beyond, there’s no shortage of sass, sarcasm, or sizzle. Grab your copy today and enjoy the wise words of the powerful women featured in this book! 

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Many of your favorite empowering women all in one book 
  • Quotes, wise words, and daily affirmations for women by powerful women
  • A book of positive affirmations and powerful women giving you advice on love, marriage, dating, and other areas of life 

If you’re looking for books for entrepreneurs or books for women empowerment, or if you’re a fan of Badass Affirmations, Collective Wisdom, or Empowered Black Girl, then you’ll love Badass Advice.

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History of Latin America

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A Captivating Guide to the History of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Islands of the Caribbean (South American Countries)

Latin America is a complex and fascinating place. Would you like to learn more about it? Then keep reading!

Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture. They share a common bond of history. This bond was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This book takes you through the history of this vast and complex region.

We will explore the days of pre-Columbian contact to European conquest, colonization, and subsequent Latin American independence. We follow the cataclysmic clash of civilizations. Men like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro waged war on the Aztecs. They also waged war on the Incas. We examine how great and powerful civilizations merged with the culture of their conquerors. We look into how they adopted the conquerors’ lifestyles.

This book then goes on to chronicle the complex development of the truly unique Latin American civilizations that followed. Discover what happened in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Cuba, and all the points in between. This book follows the triumphs and tragedies that made Latin America what it is today.

In this book, you will learn more about:

  • The pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America
  • First contact with European explorers and what the initial relationships were like with the Europeans
  • The gall of the Aztec and Inca Empires and what happened to the people living there
  • The colonization of Latin America
  • The struggles for Latin American independence and the major figures involved
  • The modernization of Latin America and how that led to Latin America as we know it today
  • Latin America during the Cold War (it played a bigger role than you might think!)
  • And much more!