{"id":14,"date":"2025-03-31T05:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T05:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicholasapostol.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-03-31T05:52:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T05:52:44","slug":"books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nicholasapostol.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\tFor Better &#8211; For Worse: the autobiography of Vladimir Vladimirovitch Mouravieff-Apostol-Korobyine\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<p>An autobiographical reference book about the life and times of Vladimir Vladimirovitch Mouravieff-Apostol-Korobyine, a Russian Nobleman and Diplomat who lived from 1864 to 1937. His great uncle was the last Decembrists and his paternal side can be traced directly to Ghengis Kahn. His postings prior to the Great War in places like Berlin, Serbia and Budapest provide interesting insights to these turbulent times.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/64gIBOD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nicholasapostol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2007-11-12-19.50.50-2.jpg\" alt=\"2007-11-12 19.50.50\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"480\" width=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.nicholasapostol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2007-11-12-19.50.50-2.jpg 640w, http:\/\/www.nicholasapostol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2007-11-12-19.50.50-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" title=\"2007-11-12 19.50.50\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBoo-Boo and the General\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>The never before told story of a US General&#8217;s love for an English Red Cross volunteer during the early years of the air war over England (1942-19943). Richly illustrated with personal memoires and photographs from the period<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nicholasapostol.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/fBdNDpP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tYardley Farms &#8211; 2024\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Detailed description of Yardley Farms, a 5 acre ranchette in the Treasure Coast of Florida , updated to 2024 status<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/1z8Iy0b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tTen Years On: El Salvador 1979-1989\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Facts regarding the civil war struggle in El Salvador that raged from 1979 until the peace accords in 1992. The author had unique access to the details of the war as a senior consultant to the government. The book details the importance of the efforts to sustain the democratic election process to foil the violence of the FMLN in its efforts to bring down the duly elected government.Also available in Spanish as &#8220;Diez Anos de Lucha &#8220;<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/42eFNw0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tThe APOSTOLS of POLTAVA\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>The Apostols of Poltava&#8221; is a comprehensive genealogical and historical account authored by Nicholas Mouravieff-Apostol-Korobyine. The document traces the lineage and contributions of the Apostol, Mouravieff, Korobyine, Caine, and Tereschenko families over several centuries, highlighting their significant roles in the history of Europe, particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and the Isle of Man.The Apostol family, originating in the late 16th century, is known for its valor and significant contributions to the history of Poltava, Ukraine. The Mouravieff family, tracing back to the 1400s in Russia, has a rich history of producing influential leaders, authors, and military figures. The Korobyine lineage, with roots in the Golden Horde, is detailed from its inception with Selivan Kitchi-Bey in the 14th century. The family&#8217;s history is intertwined with Russian nobility and military service.The Caine family, originating from the Isle of Man, has a history explored with a focus on Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, a renowned novelist and influential figure in British literature and politics. The Tereschenko family, starting in the late 18th century, emerged as one of the wealthiest and most philanthropic families in Ukraine, with significant contributions to the arts, education, and politics.The document meticulously details the genealogical connections between these families, showing marriages, descendants, and the intertwining of their histories. It highlights their contributions to society, including military service, literature, politics, and philanthropy. The narrative concludes with the modern descendants of these families, focusing on their continued contributions to society, preservation of history, and the legacy of their ancestors.&#8221;The Apostols of Poltava&#8221; is a richly detailed document that not only traces the genealogy of several influential families but also provides insight into their historical significance and lasting legacy. <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/fBmvKNw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tThe Collected Works of Mary Cicely Hall Caine\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Illustrated catalog of all the paintings made by or of Mary Cicely Hall Caine who specialized in images of the Horse including her sketch on the Menu for the inaugural voyage of Cunard Line&#8217;s Queen Mary in 1936 and the sketch of the horse used in the official portrait of President Ronald Reagan.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/aP7EROE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tPOEMS\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tJUST A MAN\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>I have felt the cold, dark waters of my hell<br \/>\u00a0tapping gently at my dancing feet.<br \/>\u00a0I&#8217;ve soared the bright blue skies alone<br \/>\u00a0and felt the sunshine warm my soul.I am of the earth and of the sky<br \/>\u00a0I live the low and dream the highYou brought me love<br \/>\u00a0You brought me hope<br \/>\u00a0You are my high<br \/>\u00a0Beyond the skyYou warm me more than sunshine can<br \/>\u00a0But that&#8217;s because I&#8217;m just a Man.<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -1982<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tTHE BIRD\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>In autumn&#8217;s waning days<br \/>\u00a0As leaves spread many ways<br \/>\u00a0And winter winds began to blow<br \/>\u00a0While rushing rivers ceased to flow<br \/>\u00a0I chanced upon a lonely bird<br \/>\u00a0Who&#8217;s call remained unheard<br \/>\u00a0By other birds who flew<br \/>\u00a0To warmer climes, its true.As winter winds did blow<br \/>\u00a0And from the heavens fell the snow<br \/>\u00a0This bird and I did share<br \/>\u00a0those things in life so rare<br \/>\u00a0I loved that bird with all my heart<br \/>\u00a0and feared the day that we would part.<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -1982<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tNEWSPAPER ARTICLES (samples)\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>San Juan Star &#8211; 2001<\/p>\t\t\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Better &#8211; For Worse: the autobiography of Vladimir Vladimirovitch Mouravieff-Apostol-Korobyine An autobiographical reference book about the life and times of Vladimir Vladimirovitch Mouravieff-Apostol-Korobyine, a Russian Nobleman and Diplomat who lived from 1864 to 1937. His great uncle was the last Decembrists and his paternal side can be traced directly to Ghengis Kahn. 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