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"Your country is an altar, not a pedestal," said José Martí. As we explore the whirlwinds of liberation movements around the world, my hope for this book is that it will prompt our kids to think about the value of civic commitment - the fact that our freedoms come at the cost of sacrifice - not only by previous generations, but also by every one of us.The heroes of this book are Toussaint Louverture (Haiti), Simón Bolívar (Latin America), Laskarina Bouboulina (Greece), José Martí (Cuba), Michael Collins (Ireland), Kemal Atatürk (Turkey), Mahatma Gandhi (India), Patrice Lumumba (Congo), and Fidel Castro (Cuba). The liberation movements they represent include anti-colonial and anti-slavery movements, anti-imperial wars of independence, as well as anti-monarchy and anti-dictatorship campaigns. Many of these fighters are controversial figures - viewed as heroes and liberators by some and as terrorists or war criminals by others. Without taking sides, we'll go through their stories, read testimonies of their contemporaries and biographers, smile at historical anecdotes about them, and try to see the real people behind the legends they have each become.As in other books of this series, we follow the traditional, 'heritage history' route of presenting historical events - history through the twists and turns of human lives, through their triumphs and disappointments, as opposed to the 'social studies' approach. And yet, I hope that through these histories of liberation movements and their fighters, my readers will be able to see the bigger picture and make their own conclusions about the unstoppable currents that make history happen. There are many parallels among liberation movements around the world that the reader will notice and reflect upon. For example,- What does it take for a freedom / independence movement to succeed?- Why do so many liberation movements end up in a civil war between different camps of freedom fighters?- Why do many freedom movement leaders end up betrayed or killed by their own comrades-in-arms?- What actions make freedom fighters 'controversial' figures - loved by some and hated by others?- What do freedom fighters gain and what do they sacrifice?

Drake McGinn turned his back on hockey after the league betrayed him. Will the Titans be his chance to clear his name and take back the career he once loved?After I made the decision to divorce, my ex-wife set out on a smear campaign against me, telling anyone who would listen that I was betting on hockey and throwing games. It wasn't surprising that my ex told the lies, but the fact that the media, league, and fans chose to believe her baseless claims was unforgivable. I walked away from it all and never looked back.Having settled into life as a single dad to three boys, I'm content. I have more money than I could ever need, and plenty of time to do whatever I want, whenever I want, and whoever I want. So when Brienne Norcross, the team owner for the Pittsburgh Titans, shows up at my house with a job offer, I have no problem turning her down. But the no-nonsense billionaire, with sinfully seductive red lips and killer heels that would look hot as hell thrown over my shoulders, won't take "no" for an answer.Now I need to find balance between hockey, my boys, and the explosive chemistry Brienne and I can no longer deny. A cast-off hockey player and the league's only female team owner? I can think of a million reasons why it could never work but can't bring myself to care about a single one of them. Game on.

The Inventors Guild and the Teraltian Government have declared victory over the terrible plague that spread across the lands. Every country of the continent has been affected by the illness, but the plague is - purportedly - now being cleansed. The Guild's fearsome creatures lumber through quarantined cities, reclaiming the plagued lands for the living. Still, the people of Eyso remain wary. Dark rumors follow in the wake of these metal men. It is said that those who stray too close to the Automazombs are rarely seen again. Leaflets flutter down from airships across the continent. They urge calm, but many see the message as a warning: the Automazombs are coming. Wise travelers keep their distance from the wandering monsters. Then there are the brave, if foolish, few who confront what others fear.Tales of the Automazombs: A Darker Road is the second book in the short story series, set in a steampunk world. Each story gives a glimpse of the larger world and the dread monsters created in a desperate attempt to save it. In this second edition of the book, there are minor edits and a respectful update to the name of one of our authors.

Plague casts a dire shadow across the continent. This terrible disease preserves its victims even after death. Every attempt to cure or neutralize the plague only spreads it further. Only the Inventors Guild has a plan to destroy the sickness - with science. It all begins with A Desperate Plan. They will graft mechanical enhancements onto the recently deceased and use their creations to cleanse the land of infected bodies. Desperate citizens do what they must to pick up the pieces of uprooted lives. A brave few search for solutions. Others see only opportunities to use this dread situation to their advantage. How long can the people of Eysan survive the horrors of the plague, the Automazombs, and one another?A Desperate Plan is the first in a short story series, set in a steampunk world. This is the 2nd edition, updating the name of one of our authors and making additional small edits.