Calling all animal lovers! Does your furry (or feathered) friend bring sunshine to your day? Then curl up with "True Stories About Pets" by Jane Grey Swisshelm. This heartwarming collection dives into the unforgettable world of, well, pets! From loyal dogs and playful cats to curious lambs and even a mischievous crow, Swisshelm brings to life true stories of extraordinary animal companions. Prepare to be amazed by their intelligence, touched by their loyalty, and chuckle at their antics. "...

This fascinating and shocking history of the rise of the Nazis draws together a multitude of expatriate voices—even Charles Lindbergh and Samuel Beckett—into a powerful narrative charting this extraordinary phenomenon.Without the benefit of hindsight, how do you interpret what's right in front of your eyes?The events that took place in Germany between 1919 and 1945 were dramatic and terrible, but there were also moments of confusion, of doubt—even of hope. ...

Hidden deep in the Bavarian mountains lies the picturesque village of Oberstdorf—a place where for hundreds of years people lived simple lives while history was made elsewhere. Yet even this remote idyll could not escape the brutal iron grip of the Nazi regime.From the author of the international bestseller Travelers in the Third Reich comes A Village in the Third Reich, shining a light on the lives of ordinary people. Drawing on personal archives, letters, intervi...