Books with author Alexander Kenn

The most polarizing man of his era, Napoleon Bonaparte has remained a source of controversy ever since. Did his dictatorship crush the French Revolution, or carry its ideals to their logical conclusion? Was he a conqueror-tyrant who sought war for the sake of glory, or was he forced into conflict to defend his beloved France? Was he a throwback to sixteenth-century “absolute monarchs,” or the great modernizer of nineteenth-century Europe? Or was he all of these things at once? In this compact, highly readable biography, Alexander Kennedy examines these questions and more. He traces Napoleon’s history back to the bloody hillsides of Corsica, from his rise as a young artillery officer to the summit of greatness. We see at how Napoleon’s rule forever changed a continent, but also how his overreach led to his shocking fall from power. To understand the story of Napoleon, Hughes persuasively shows, is to understand Europe itself—both in Napoleon’s era and today. "If you want a thing done well, do it yourself." - Napoleon Bonaparte Buy Now to Discover: Napoleon’s tactics at Austerlitz, Waterloo, and other crucial battles.How the French conquest of Corsica shaped Napoleon’s childhood.Napoleon’s troubled marriage to the faithless Josephine.The French invasion of Egypt and discovery of the Rosetta Stone.The sale of Louisiana to the United States.Napoleon’s 1814 suicide attempt.The daring escape from Elba that allowed Napoleon to make his final stand. Buy Now and Read The True Story of Napoleon Bonaparte... Thank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!

His memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It’s time to runOn a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people’s souls. Looking inside the boy’s addled memory, she discovers that his name is Jan—and he has every reason to be afraid. When the train stops, Jan flees into the night, and the police come charging after him. No matter where he goes—a church, the woods, the back alleys of this cozy suburban town—the hunters keep getting closer. He has incredible powers, and the government wants to use them for evil purposes. As his memory returns, Jan will tame his powers and stop running. With Ginny’s help, he will begin to fight back.

In too deadly. In too deep. Samantha and Rachel used to be friends. But then Rachel betrayed Samantha . . . and Samantha decided to make her life a living nightmare. Then one day, Sam and Rachel found themselves in a fight by a lake. Samantha pushed Rachel . . . and watched as Rachel fell back. And back. Into the water. And gone. No way to save her. No way she could be alive. The next day, Rachel shows up to school as if nothing happened. And now she's the one who wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare . . .

“All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn… it’s the best book we’ve had. All American writing comes from that. There was nothing before. There has been nothing as good since.” –Ernest HemingwaySamuel Langhorne Clemens—better known by his pen name of Mark Twain—towers over all other American writers. But who was the man behind the novels?In this revealing, compact biography, Alexander Kennedy examines Twain’s extraordinary life, expertly separating from fact from fiction, biography from legend. Here we see how Twain rose from an impoverished boyhood on the Mississippi to become one of the nation’s most famous men, using the very material of that impoverished boyhood to propel his rise. But Twain’s life also had more than its share of tragedy, and his story is also one of failure, bankruptcy, and grievous loss. Mark Twain: His Life and Legacy guides the reader through Twain’s many rises and falls, showing how this master author spun both his highs and lows into literary gold, changing the face of world literature forever."Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest." - Mark TwainBuy Now to Discover:Twain’s unsuccessful careers as a steamboat pilot and prospector.Twain’s brief service with the Confederate Army.The duel that forced Twain to flee to California.The controversies around Twain’s magnum opus, Huckleberry Finn.The unlikely friendship between Twain and Ulysses S. Grant.Twain’s disastrous business ventures.Countless witticisms and insights in the great humorist’s own words.Buy Now and Read The True Story of Mark Twain...

No event in human history has changed the world more than the Columbian Exchange, the melding of the “Old” and “New” Worlds initiated by Christopher Columbus’s famous voyage. It opened a new era of global trade, largely depopulated and then repopulated two continents, and began a transfer of plant and animal life that literally changed the face of the planet. Yet the decidedly mixed blessings of this exchange—and Columbus’s undeniable violence and greed—make him the most hotly debated figure in American history.

He was one of history’s greatest conquerors, and in his day, his name was a byword for terror. His forces burned great cities to the ground and slaughtered on a scale that verged on genocide. Yet there was also another side to Genghis Khan; he modernized the laws and customs of his people and unified much of Eurasia, furthering the trade and cultural exchange of the Great Silk Road. For these accomplishments, he is today celebrated as the greatest hero of the Mongolian people.In this essential biography, Alexander Kennedy examines Genghis Khan in all his facets: conqueror and diplomat, warlord and lawgiver, father and son, butcher and hero. We see Temüjin’s rise from the kidnapped son of a clan chief to the ruler of a united Mongol horde, the “Genghis Khan.” But we also see the human cost of his quest: the fallen cities of Bukhara and Samarkand, the devastation of Northern China, and the shaky empire he left behind him. Through Kennedy's piercing analysis, we gradually separate fact from fiction until we at last glimpse the real Genghis Khan, in all his terrible glory.“I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” - Genghis KhanBuy Now to Discover:The historical background that made the Khan’s rise possible.The kidnapping of young Genghis Khan—and his daring escape.The battles and alliances that allowed Temüjin to unite the clans.The saga of Jamukha, Genghis Khan’s greatest Mongol rival.Genghis Khan’s great legal code, the Blue Book.The folly of Khwarazm-shah Muhammad, who incited a Mongol invasion that wipes his empire from the earth.This historical legacy of Genghis Khan’s rule.Buy Now and Read The True Story of Genghis Khan...

An illustrated celebration of Gen Z activists fighting to make our world a better place. Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.Generation Brave showcases Gen Z activists who are fighting for change on many fronts: climate change, LGBTQ rights, awareness and treatment of mental illness, gun control, gender equality, and corruption in business and government at the highest levels. Illustrated throughout, this book will offer a celebration of what might be the most influential generation of the century.

To save his kingdom, a stable boy steps through a portal to the futureWhen the duke dies, the evil wizard Albericus presents his heir with the sword of Aradel, a magical blade whose owner can never be bested in combat. Brian, the stable boy, has no interest in politics until the day that he spills a water trough onto the new duke’s horse and finds the sword of Aradel pointed at his throat. He picks up his quarterstaff, expecting certain death, but the lowly stable boy defeats the duke with ease. The sword of Aradel is a fake! The true sword has been hidden by spell in a far-off future land. A powerful sorceress knights Brian and sends him forward in time to find the blade that will save the kingdom. With Albericus in pursuit, Brian charges through the portal and emerges in a strange new world known as New York City, where a magic sword waits for a noble knight to wield it once again.

In 1831, a young man set off from England to collect specimens and see the world. When he finally returned five years later, he brought with him the germ of a theory so explosive that he feared to tell it even to his wife: that species were not static things created by the hand of God, but were shaped by natural selection into ever more complex forms.In this compact, highly readable new biography, Alexander Kennedy explores how Charles Darwin evolved alongside his theories, from a diffident failed clergyman to one of the great thinkers of human history. Kennedy insightfully probes Darwin’s childhood and young adulthood for the roots of his genius, and shows us how this genius finally flowered into the theory of natural selection, the basis of all modern biology. Charles Darwin: Origin of Genius demonstrates how Darwin’s ideas not only changed his own life and world, but still continue to shape the science—and the controversies—of our own lives today..."A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” - Charles DarwinBuy Now to Discover:Readable, layperson’s explanations of Darwin’s most important theories.An exploration of Darwin’s lesser-known scientific work, including his studies of coral reefs, volcanoes, earthworms, and barnacles.The unsolved mystery of Darwin’s decades-long illness.The surprising influence of Darwin’s wife and children on his theories.An examination of whether Darwin or Alfred Russel Wallace deserves the real credit for the theory of natural selection.The sad fate of Robert FitzRoy, the captain of the Beagle expedition.Darwin’s role in the rise of modern fundamentalist Christianity.Buy Now and Read the True Story of Charles DarwinThank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!

A sci-fi classic returns to print in its true, best, and original form! With renewed interest in Alexander Key's extraordinary 1968 novel, fans can dive into Escape to Witch Mountain as it was meant to be read. The powerful, thrilling story of Tony and Tia—twins joined by their paranormal gifts, on the run from evil forces that seek to suppress their forgotten pasts—is more gripping and relevant than ever.Praise for Escape to Witch Mountain:"Action, mood, and characterization never falter in this superior science fiction novel..."—Library Journal"Fantasy, science fiction, mystery, adventure—the story is all of these, with enough suspense and thrills to keep young readers glued to its pages from first to last."—Book World"Fascinating science fiction."—Elementary School Library Collection, Bro-Dart Foundation

A handful of people controls the majority of the world’s money; Kevin Voss is about to find out why.Kevin is a loving husband, father to twin boys, and a genius tech executive at a Fortune 500 company in Manhattan. He's sent to Tokyo to investigate a corporate security breach, but from the moment he steps on the plane, his life begins to unravel.The Yakuza kidnapping and bizarre sexual encounters seem like straightforward blackmail, but as Kevin soon discovers, there is an anonymous international organization pulling the strings. Their plan is dangerous, powerful, and meticulous–more importantly, they need Kevin to make it happen.They instruct him to create the Voss Coin.The stakes are devastating: Comply, and the revolutionary cryptocurrency will be a financial atom bomb. The whole world will feel the ripple effect, and Kevin Voss will take the fall. Refuse, and the trail of blood will not stop with his family.The Voss Coin is a fresh financial technothriller for the age of Bitcoin."Takes you for a wild, dark, sexual and thrilling ride into the world of cryptocurrencies and multinational corporations." — K.W. Fleet, Amazon reviewer"Jam-packed with chills, tension, and suspicion - it just has that 'it factor' that makes a psychological thriller such fun to devour." — B. Brown, Amazon reviewer