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China Coast Trilogy: Chinese Box; Change of Flag; Shanghai - Thryft
Christopher New

China Coast Trilogy: Chinese Box; Change of Flag; Shanghai

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Dive into the rich tapestry of China's history, witnessing its incredible transformation over three generations. Christopher New's China Coast Trilogy takes you on an unforgettable journey through Chinese Box, Change of Flag, and Shanghai. Immerse yourself in a captivating historical saga that brings to life the trials and triumphs of a changing nation. This trilogy is perfect for fans of sweeping historical epics and anyone fascinated by Chinese culture and history. Prepare to be enthralled by the enthralling characters and immersive storytelling that will transport you to another time and place.

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Beasts of No Nation Movie Tie-In - Thryft
Uzodinma Iweala

Beasts of No Nation Movie Tie-In

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Beasts of No Nation is a must-read for those interested in understanding the life of a child soldier in a war-torn African country. The book takes you through the gripping story of Agu, who is forced to become a guerilla fighter and adapt to a life of brutality and violence. Uzodinma Iweala's powerful writing style and Agu's journey towards finding himself is both haunting and inspiring. Readers have described the book to be a stark reminder of the harsh reality and the strength of human resilience.

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American Sniper : The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History - Thryft
Jim DeFelice, Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen

American Sniper : The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

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If you're drawn to real-life military heroics, "American Sniper" by Chris Kyle will place you in the heat of the Iraq War’s most intense battles. You’ll find yourself gripped by the candid and often heart-wrenching account of a SEAL's life, the moral complexities they face, and the burden carried even after the gunfire fades. It's a powerful read that connects on a deeply human level, beyond the scope of warfare.

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American Sniper [Movie Tie-In Edition] : The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History - Thryft
Chris Kyle, Jim DeFelice, Scott McEwen

American Sniper [Movie Tie-In Edition] : The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

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American Sniper is a must-read for military enthusiasts or anyone looking for an immersive and gripping tale of survival, duty, and patriotism. Chris Kyle provides a first-hand account of his experiences as a seal sniper in Iraq, detailing both the psychological trauma of war and the adrenaline-pumping moments of combat. The interspersed reflections from his wife, Taya, provide a unique perspective on the toll of war on the home front. Kyle's unflinching honesty and skillful storytelling make American Sniper a standout memoir that will leave readers breathless.

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Closing Time : A Novel - Thryft
Joseph Heller

Closing Time : A Novel

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A darkly comic and ambitious sequel to the American classic Catch-22. In Closing Time, Joseph Heller returns to the characters of Catch-22, now coming to the end of their lives and the century, as is the entire generation that fought in World War II: Yossarian and Milo Minderbinder, the chaplain, and such newcomers as little Sammy Singer and giant Lew, all linked, in an uneasy peace and old age, fighting not the Germans this time, but The End. Closing Time deftly satirizes the realities and the myths of America in the half century since WWII: the absurdity of our politics, the decline of our society and our great cities, the greed and hypocrisy of our business and culture -- with the same ferocious humor as Catch-22. Closing Time is outrageously funny and totally serious, and as brilliant and successful as Catch-22 itself, a fun-house mirror that captures, at once grotesquely and accurately, the truth about ourselves.

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Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids - Thryft
Paul St. John Mackintosh, Kenzaburō Ōe, Maki Sugiyama

Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids

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Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids recounts the exploits of 15 teenage reformatory boys evacuated in wartime to a remote mountain village where they are feared and detested by the local peasants. When plague breaks out, the villagers flee, blocking the boys inside the deserted town. Their brief attempt to build autonomous lives of self-respect, love, and tribal valor is doomed in the face of death and the adult nightmare of war.

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Cat and Mouse - Thryft
Ralph Manheim, Günter Grass

Cat and Mouse

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"Cat and Mouse" takes you on a young boy's quest for self-acceptance, deftly weaving humor with the poignancy of a war-torn nation's psyche. Grass has a way of painting both the resilience and the absurdity of human nature against the stark backdrop of history. Reading this, you'll delve into the complexities of heroism and the peculiar paths one takes to escape from reality's harshness. It's for someone who appreciates a narrative that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

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The Churchill Factor : How One Man Made History - Thryft
Boris Johnson

The Churchill Factor : How One Man Made History

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This book is a captivating exploration of Winston Churchill's unique qualities that made him one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. Boris Johnson, now the leader of the UK, delves into Churchill's contradictions, bravery, eloquence, and humanity, showing how one man can shape history. With characteristic wit and passion, Johnson reveals the resounding human rebuttal to those who believe history is driven solely by economic forces. If you want to understand the essence of leadership, this book is a must-read.

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All the Light We Cannot See - Thryft
Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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"All the Light We Cannot See" is a heartbreaking story of two innocent individuals caught up in World War II. The book provides vivid descriptions of the characters' experiences during the war and how their paths cross in occupied France. The author's use of beautiful prose and vivid imagery capture the readers' attention throughout the book. If you are a fan of historical fiction with a romantic twist, this book will not disappoint you.

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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Ishmael Beah

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the devastating impact of war on children. Ishmael Beah's first-person account takes you on a haunting journey through the eyes of a child soldier, providing a unique perspective that will leave you both captivated and heartbroken. His honest and gripping storytelling will make you question the depths of human resilience and the power of redemption. Be prepared to be deeply moved by this powerful memoir's raw and unflinching narrative.

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The Longest Kill : The Story of Maverick 41, One of the World's Greatest Snipers - Thryft
Craig Harrison

The Longest Kill : The Story of Maverick 41, One of the World's Greatest Snipers

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The Longest Kill would be a great read for anyone who enjoys autobiographies and military non-fiction. Craig Harrison's vivid retelling of his experiences in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan offer a unique insight into the life of a sniper and the mental fortitude required to succeed. Harrison's most unique feature is his record for the longest confirmed sniper kill and how he dealt with the aftermath, including severe PTSD and threats from Al Qaeda. Despite the devastating effects of his heroism, Harrison's book offers an inspiring and gripping story of courage and resilience.

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Berlin Finale - Thryft
Heinz Rein

Berlin Finale

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If you're a history enthusiast or crave the pulse of wartime drama, "Berlin Finale" is a gripping read. It dives deep into the chaotic last moments of the Third Reich through the eyes of ordinary citizens turned resistance fighters. The novel burns with the intensity of a city under siege and the quiet, fierce spark of defiance and survival - a timely echo of courage against overwhelming darkness.

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Joseph Conrad: the Eastern Sto : The Eastern Sto - Thryft
Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad: the Eastern Sto : The Eastern Sto

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This collection brings together Conrad's most representative stories from South-East Asia, set in Java, Borneo, Singapore and Sumatra. They portray life during a period of rapid colonial expansion when society was changing dramatically. The characters are captured in moments of confrontation, often tragic, between differing ways of life, as European culture comes into conflict with indigenous Malay traditions. Included " A Narrative", " A Memory", "The End of the Tether", "The Lagoon", "Because of the Dollars" and "The Secret Sharer".

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The Bronze Horseman - Thryft
Paullina Simons

The Bronze Horseman

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The golden skies, the translucent twilight, the white nights, all hold the promise of youth, of love, of eternal renewal. The war has not yet touched this city of fallen grandeur, or the lives of two sisters, Tatiana and Dasha Metanova, who share a single room in a cramped apartment with their brother and parents. Their world is turned upside down when Hitler's armies attack Russia and begin their unstoppable blitz to Leningrad.Yet there is light in the darkness. Tatiana meets Alexander, a brave young officer in the Red Army. Strong and self-confident, yet guarding a mysterious and troubled past, he is drawn to Tatiana—and she to him. Starvation, desperation, and fear soon grip their city during the terrible winter of the merciless German siege. Tatiana and Alexander's impossible love threatens to tear the Metanova family apart and expose the dangerous secret Alexander so carefully protects—a secret as devastating as the war itself—as the lovers are swept up in the brutal tides that will change the world and their lives forever.

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Schindler's List - Thryft
Thomas Keneally

Schindler's List

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Schindler's List recreates the true story of Oskar Schindler, the Czech-born southern German industrialist who risked his life to save over 1,100 of his Jewish factory workers from the death camps in Nazi-occupied Poland. Thomas Keneally's "documentary novel," based on the recollections of the Schindlerjuden (Schindler's Jews), Schindler himself, and other witnesses, is told in a series of snapshot stories. It recounts the lives of the flamboyant profiteer and womanizer Schindler; Schindler's long-suffering wife, Emilie; the brutal SS (Nazi secret service) commandant Amon Goeth; Schindler's quietly courageous factory manager, Itzhak Stern; and dozens of other Jews who underwent the horrors of the Nazi machinery. At the center of the story, though, are the actions and ambitions of Schindler, who comes to Kraków, Poland, seeking his fortune and ends up outwitting the SS to protect his Jewish employees. It is the story of Schindler's unlikely heroism and of one man's attempt to do good in the midst of outrageous evil. The book explores the complex nature of virtue, the importance of individual human life, the role of witnesses to the Holocaust and the attention to rules and details that sustained the Nazi system of terror.

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The Book Thief - Thryft
Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

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THIS IS THE TALE OF THE BOOK THIEF, AS NARRATED BY DEATH. AND WHEN DEATH TELLS A STORY, YOU REALLY HAVE TO LISTEN.It's just a small story really, about, amongst other things:A GIRLAN ACCORDIONISTSOME FANATICAL GERMANSA JEWISH FIST FIGHTERAND QUITE A LOT OF THIEVERY.--back cover

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A Good Scent From A Strange Mountain - Thryft
Robert Olen Butler

A Good Scent From A Strange Mountain

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The Vietnam War continues to play itself out in fiction, autobiography, and history books, but no American author has captured the experiences of the Vietnamese themselves--and caught their voices--more tellingly than Robert Olen Butler, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for A Good Scent From a Strange Mountain. The 15 stories collected here, all written in the first person, blend Vietnamese folklore, the terrible, lingering memories of war, American pop culture and family drama. Butler's literary ventriloquism, as he mines the experiences of a people with a great literary tradition of their own, is uncanny; but his talents as a writer of universal truths is what makes this a collection for the ages.

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Dancing in the Glory of Monsters : The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa - Thryft
Jason K. Stearns

Dancing in the Glory of Monsters : The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa

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“The best account [of the conflict in the Congo] so far….The task facing anyone who tries to tell this whole story is formidable, but Stearns by and large rises to it.” —Adam Hochschild, New York Times Book Review “[A] tour de force, though not for the squeamish.” — Washington Post “This is a serious book about the social and political forces behind one of the most violent clashes of modern times—as well as a damn good read.” — Economist “[P]erhaps the best account of the most recent conflict in the Congo.” — Foreign Policy “A serious, admirably balanced account of the crisis and the political and social forces behind it… perhaps the most accessible, meticulously researched, and comprehensive overview of the Congo crisis yet.” — Financial Times

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The Book Thief - Thryft
Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

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The Book Thief is a beautiful and powerful story of a young girl's love for books and how they provide her solace in the midst of the horrors of Nazi Germany. It's a poignant reminder of the power of literature to give us hope and courage even in the darkest of times. Readers will love the unique perspective of Death as the narrator and the way that Zusak weaves together different threads of the story to create a captivating and unforgettable read. Highly recommended for anyone who loves historical fiction or is looking for an emotional and thought-provoking story.

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Duty : Memoirs of a Secretary at War - Thryft
Robert M. Gates

Duty : Memoirs of a Secretary at War

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From the former secretary of defense, a strikingly candid, vividly written account of his experience serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Before Robert M. Gates received a call from the White House in 2006, he thought he’d left Washington politics behind: after working for six presidents in both the CIA and the National Security Council, he was happy in his role as president of Texas A&M University. But when he was asked to help a nation mired in two wars and to aid the troops doing the fighting, he answered what he felt was the call of duty. Now, in this unsparing memoir, meticulously fair in its assessments, he takes us behind the scenes of his nearly five years as a secretary at war: the battles with Congress, the two presidents he served, the military itself, and the vast Pentagon bureaucracy; his efforts to help Bush turn the tide in Iraq; his role as a guiding, and often dissenting, voice for Obama; the ardent devotion to and love for American soldiers—his “heroes”—he developed on the job.In relating his personal journey as secretary, Gates draws us into the innermost sanctums of government and military power during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, illuminating iconic figures, vital negotiations, and critical situations in revealing, intimate detail. Offering unvarnished appraisals of Dick Cheney, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Presidents Bush and Obama among other key players, Gates exposes the full spectrum of behind-closed-doors politicking within both the Bush and Obama administrations.He discusses the great controversies of his tenure—surges in both Iraq and Afghanistan,  how to deal with Iran and Syria, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” Guantánamo Bay, WikiLeaks—as they played out behind the television cameras. He brings to life the Situation Room during the Bin Laden raid. And, searingly, he shows how congressional debate and action or inaction on everything from equipment budgeting to troop withdrawals was often motivated, to his increasing despair and anger, more by party politics and media impact than by members’ desires to protect our soldiers and ensure their success.However embroiled he became in the trials of Washington, Gates makes clear that his heart was always in the most important theater of his tenure as secretary: the front lines. We journey with him to both war zones as he meets with active-duty troops and their commanders, awed by their courage, and also witness him greet coffin after flag-draped coffin returned to U.S. soil, heartbreakingly aware that he signed every deployment order. In frank and poignant vignettes, Gates conveys the human cost of war, and his admiration for those brave enough to undertake it when necessary.Duty tells a powerful and deeply personal story that allows us an unprecedented look at two administrations and the wars that have defined them.

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The Tin Drum - Thryft
Günter Grass

The Tin Drum

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The publication of The Tin Drum in 1959 launched Gunter Grass as an author of international repute. Bitter and impassioned, it delivers a scathing dissection of the years from 1925 to 1955 through the eyes of Oskar Matzerath, the dwarf whose manic beating on the toy of his retarded childhood fantastically counterpoints the accumulating horrors of Germany and Poland under the Nazis.

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The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China - Thryft
Mei-Chun, Ralph D. Sawyer

The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China

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This book is an essential read for those interested in the rich cultural heritage of ancient China, and for anyone seeking to understand how these timeless principles can be applied to the modern world. The book provides a unique insight into Eastern strategic thought and emphasizes subtlety over brute force. The lessons found in this book can be applied both on the battlefield and in the marketplace, and have been used by pivotal Asian war leaders and corporations to achieve success. Additionally, those interested in Chinese literature and philosophy will discover much that is new in these pages, as the book presents an alternative to Confucianism by emphasizing military strategy over ethics and self-cultivation.

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A Thousand Splendid Suns - Thryft
HOSSEINI KHALED

A Thousand Splendid Suns

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A Thousand Splendid Suns is a heart-wrenching story of survival, love, and sacrifices. The book is particularly recommended for those who appreciate stories of resilience and female empowerment. The book captures the essence of the Afghan culture, and its most unique feature is the way it unearths the harsh realities women face in war-torn Afghanistan while showcasing their undeniable strength. Readers are sure to be moved by the unexpected twists in the story and the surprising heroism of its characters.

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Sniper One : 'The Best I've Ever Read' - Andy McNab - Thryft
Dan Mills

Sniper One : 'The Best I've Ever Read' - Andy McNab

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Sniper One is the gritty, awe-inspiring true story that takes you right into the heart of the Iraq war from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Sgt. Dan Mills. 'One of the best first-hand accounts of combat that I've ever read' Andy McNab We all saw it at once. Half a dozen voices screamed 'Grenade!' simultaneously. Then everything went into slow motion. The grenade took an age to travel through its 20 metre arc. A dark, small oval-shaped package of misery the size of a peach ... April 2004: Dan Mills and his platoon of snipers fly into southern Iraq, part of an infantry battalion sent to win hearts and minds. They were soon fighting for their lives. Back home we were told they were peacekeeping. But there was no peace to keep. Because within days of arriving in theatre, Mills and his men were caught up in the longest, most sustained fire fight British troops had faced for over fifty years. This awe-inspiring account tells of total war in throat-burning winds and fifty-degree heat, blasted by mortars and surrounded by heavily armed militias. For six months, they fought isolated, besieged and under constant enemy fire. Their heroic stand a modern-day Rorke's Drift. ************** Dan Mills served for 24 years as an Infantry Soldier reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2. During his long military career he served on operations in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Dan was awarded a 'Mention In Despatches' for Gallantry for his services during The Iraq War. Since leaving the Army in 2010, he has forged a career as a writer and security consultant, amongst other things. Sniper One is his first book.

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Black Flags : The Rise of ISIS - Thryft
Joby Warrick

Black Flags : The Rise of ISIS

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If you're curious about how current global threats evolve, "Black Flags" is indispensable. Warrick's Pulitzer-winning work takes you on a gripping journey through the origins of ISIS, showing pivotal moments and missteps that led to its rise. It feels like a thriller, but this is real-world geopolitics and history unfolding on the pages. It's a detailed, intense read for those who want to understand the complexities of modern terrorism and the unfolding crisis in the Middle East.

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Lawrence in Arabia : War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East - Thryft
Scott Anderson

Lawrence in Arabia : War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East

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A thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and consequential periods in 20th century history – the Arab Revolt and the secret “great game” to control the Middle EastThe Arab Revolt against the Turks in World War One was, in the words of T.E. Lawrence, “a sideshow of a sideshow.”  Amidst the slaughter in European trenches, the Western combatants paid scant attention to the Middle Eastern theater.  As a result, the conflict was shaped to a remarkable degree by a small handful of adventurers and low-level officers far removed from the corridors of power.Curt Prüfer was an effete academic attached to the German embassy in Cairo, whose clandestine role was to foment Islamic jihad against British rule.  Aaron Aaronsohn was a renowned agronomist and committed Zionist who gained the trust of the Ottoman governor of Syria. William Yale was the fallen scion of the American aristocracy, who traveled the Ottoman Empire on behalf of Standard Oil, dissembling to the Turks in order gain valuable oil concessions.  At the center of it all was Lawrence.  In early 1914 he was an archaeologist excavating ruins in the sands of Syria; by 1917 he was the most romantic figure of World War One, battling both the enemy and his own government to bring about the vision he had for the Arab people.The intertwined paths of these four men – the schemes they put in place, the battles they fought, the betrayals they endured and committed – mirror the grandeur, intrigue and tragedy of the war in the desert.  Prüfer became Germany’s grand spymaster in the Middle East.  Aaronsohn constructed an elaborate Jewish spy-ring in Palestine, only to have the anti-Semitic and bureaucratically-inept British first ignore and then misuse his organization, at tragic personal cost.  Yale would become the only American intelligence agent in the entire Middle East – while still secretly on the payroll of Standard Oil.  And the enigmatic Lawrence rode into legend at the head of an Arab army, even as he waged secret war against his own nation’s imperial ambitions.Based on years of intensive primary document research, Lawrence in Arabia definitively overturns received wisdom on how the modern Middle East was formed.  Sweeping in its action, keen in its portraiture, acid in its condemnation of the destruction wrought by European colonial plots, this is a book that brilliantly captures the way in which the folly of the past creates the anguish of the present.

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Mata Hari - Thryft
Michelle Moran

Mata Hari

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From the international bestselling author of Rebel Queen and Nefertiti comes a captivating novel about the infamous Mata Hari, exotic dancer, adored courtesan, and, possibly, relentless spy.Paris, 1917. The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedom…or death. Alone and despondent, Mata Hari is as confused as the rest of the world about the charges she’s been arrested on: treason leading to the deaths of thousands of French soldiers.As Mata Hari waits for her fate to be decided, she relays the story of her life to a reporter who is allowed to visit her in prison. Beginning with her carefree childhood, Mata Hari recounts her father’s cruel abandonment of her family as well her calamitous marriage to a military officer. Taken to the island of Java, Mata Hari refuses to be ruled by her abusive husband and instead learns to dance, paving the way to her stardom as Europe’s most infamous dancer.From exotic Indian temples and glamorous Parisian theatres to stark German barracks in war-torn Europe, international bestselling author Michelle Moran who “expertly balances fact and fiction” (Associated Press) brings to vibrant life the famed world of Mata Hari: dancer, courtesan, and possibly, spy.

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The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China - Thryft
Mei-Chun, Ralph D. Sawyer

The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China

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This book is a treasure trove of ancient military wisdom that provides valuable insights into the art of strategy and warfare. From Sun Tzu's famous "Art of War" to lesser-known essays, it offers a comprehensive understanding of Eastern strategic thought. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military strategist, or simply interested in Chinese culture, this book is a must-read. Its timeless principles, such as outwitting opponents with stealth and flexibility, are not only applicable on the battlefield but also in everyday life situations. Dive into this ancient wisdom and unlock new perspectives on strategy and success.

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Winter of the World - Thryft
Ken Follett

Winter of the World

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Berlin in 1933 is in upheaval. Eleven-year-old Carla von Ulrich struggles to understand the tensions disrupting her family as Hitler strengthens his grip on Germany. Into this turmoil steps her mother's formidable friend and former British MP, Ethel Leckwith, and her student son, Lloyd, who soon learns for himself the brutal reality of Nazism. He also encounters a group of Germans resolved to oppose Hitler - but are they willing to go so far as to betray their country? Such people are closely watched by Volodya, a Russian with a bright future in Red Army Intelligence. The international clash of military power and personal beliefs that ensues will sweep over them all as it rages from Cable Street in London's East End to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, from Spain to Stalingrad, from Dresden to Hiroshima. At Cambridge Lloyd is irresistibly drawn to dazzling American socialite Daisy Peshkov, who represents everything his left-wing family despise. But Daisy is more interested in aristocratic Boy Fitzherbert - amateur pilot, party lover and leading light of the British Union of Fascists. Back in Berlin, Carla worships golden boy Werner from afar. But nothing will work out the way they expect as their lives and the hopes of the world are smashed by the greatest and cruellest war in the history of the human race.

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The Reader - Thryft
Bernhard Schlink

The Reader

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Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of postwar Germany.When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover—then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student, and she is on trial for a hideous crime. As he watches her refuse to defend her innocence, Michael gradually realizes that Hanna may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder.

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Lord Of Ice : Number 3 in series - Thryft
Gaelen Foley

Lord Of Ice : Number 3 in series

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Recommended for those who enjoy historical romance with complex characters and emotional conflict. Lord of Ice stands out for its portrayal of war trauma and how it affects relationships. The chemistry between the confident Miranda and aloof Damien is palpable, as they navigate their feelings while wrestling with personal demons. Readers will enjoy the slow burn and eventual passion that ignites between them.

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Ukraine And The Art Of Strategy - Thryft
Lawrence Freedman

Ukraine And The Art Of Strategy

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"Ukraine and the Art of Strategy" provides an insightful perspective into the complex events that led to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lawrence Freedman offers a detailed account of Putin's strategic-making, exploring his use of 'information warfare' and attempts to influence the American election. The book is a must-read for those interested in global politics and strategic studies.

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Hornet Flight - Thryft
Ken Follett

Hornet Flight

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Hornet Flight could be a good read for someone seeking a thrilling WWII tale with a unique twist. Ken Follett's descriptive language and attention to historical detail make for a vivid and suspenseful story that keeps the reader engaged until the very end. The main character's use of an old biplane adds a distinctive touch to the story and provides an added layer of excitement. Overall, if you enjoy WWII historical fiction and are looking for a novel twist, this book is for you.

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HHhH - Thryft
Laurent Binet, Sam Taylor

HHhH

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HHhH offers a gripping account of the assassination of one of the most dangerous figures in Nazi-era Germany. The novel blends history with fiction and is a must-read for fans of Historical Fiction. Binet's exceptional storytelling skills lend the novel a unique sense of urgency that will keep readers engaged throughout.

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Masked Dolls - Thryft
Chiung-Yu Shih, Poppy Toland, Xinlin Wang

Masked Dolls

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An Australian woman, burdened by the original sin of her Caucasian ancestors, and a Taiwanese woman, haunted by the memories of 100 years of conflict in her homeland, meet as backpackers while travelling in South Korea. As they live and travel together, two women in flight, one from the East and the other from the West, struggle to find a way out of their personal dilemmas. * * * Shortly after the dawn of the new millennium, Judy and Jiaying are thrown together in a youth hostel in Seoul, both having escaped long-term relationships. Their arrival in Seoul in the first year of the 21st century coincides with passionate anti-American demonstrations on the streets of the city, as South Koreans protest against US troops being stationed in their country, western hegemony and the manipulations of arms dealers. Anti-American sentiment spreads like wildfire. Judy’s parents hail from Britain and France, meet in Paris during a volatile period in French history – the student movement of 1968 – and later migrate to Australia to begin a new life. After her parents part, Judy abandons racial and cultural prejudice and, while studying in Tokyo, falls in love with Zhou, a Chinese student from Beijing. But this stormy relationship eventually culminates in violence and Judy, fleeing its demise, escapes to Seoul. Jiaying’s family are from war-torn China, which, in the 19th century had suffered invasion and colonisation by the British and French; in the 20th century had been occupied by the Japanese, under the pretext of liberating Asia from Western imperialists; and was then convulsed by a Communist revolution propped up by the Russians. Having both fought in and sought to escape the wars, Jiaying’s grandparents and parents eventually settle in Taiwan, carrying with them the scars of a century of conflict. Attempting to begin a new life on this island of exiles, they struggle to come to terms with the humiliation that generations of Chinese people had suffered. Jiaying, twelve years older than Judy, becomes her only confidante, as the younger woman pours out her frustrations. Judy still loves her Chinese boyfriend, but could never really understand him. In Judy’s painful struggle to come to terms with the past, Jiaying is reminded of her own history, from which she still seeks an escape. Nationalism that has wounded and distorted history time and again over the last hundred years; violence as a consequence of sexuality repressed by Confucianism … as Jiaying began her relationship with a European man, these things had begun to seep into her life. Judy’s story gives Jiaying a channel to sort out her own thoughts and gradually begin the healing process. And yet, even as the women forge new paths through the emotional jungle of their lives, violence once again shatters the potential for peace of mind. * * * " Masked Dolls is an unusual look at how the metaphorical shrinking of the world affects people at an individual level. It considers a number of consequences, particularly for the novel never fails to remind us that we live in a patriarchal society which will not tolerate interracial relationships. Masked Dolls is one of those rare books which after reading reveals itself to be greater than the sum of its parts. Brutal, intense, fascinating."--- The Writes of Woman .

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The Rape of Nanking : The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II - Thryft
Iris Chang

The Rape of Nanking : The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II

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In December 1937, the Japanese army swept into the ancient city of Nanking. Within weeks, more than 300,000 Chinese civilians were systematically raped, tortured, and murdered?a death toll exceeding that of the atomic blasts of Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. Using extensive interviews with survivors and newly discovered documents, Iris Chang has written what will surely be the definitive history of this horrifying episode. The Rape of Nanking tells the story from three perspectives: of the Japanese soldiers who performed it, of the Chinese civilians who endured it, and of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved almost 300,000 Chinese. Among these was the Nazi John Rabe, an unlikely hero whom Chang calls the "Oskar Schindler of China" and who worked tirelessly to protect the innocent and publicize the horror. More than just narrating the details of an orgy of violence, The Rape of Nanking analyzes the militaristic culture that fostered in the Japanese soldiers a total disregard for human life. Finally, it tells the appalling story: about how the advent of the Cold War led to a concerted effort on the part of the West and even the Chinese to stifle open discussion of this atrocity. Indeed, Chang characterizes this conspiracy of silence, that persists to this day, as "a second rape."

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - Thryft
Raquel Jaramillo, Dee Brown

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in truly understanding the history and injustices faced by Native Americans. The author uses primary sources to give voice to the chiefs and warriors of different tribes, making for a powerful and insightful narrative. The book's unique perspective sheds light on a dark and often ignored period of American history, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.

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Black Flags : The Rise of ISIS - Thryft
Joby Warrick

Black Flags : The Rise of ISIS

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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the origins and growth of ISIS. Through a combination of meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Joby Warrick takes you on a journey that unveils the ideological and strategic underpinnings of this extremist group. The author seamlessly weaves together personal narratives, intelligence reports, and geopolitical analyses, providing a comprehensive understanding of how the threat of ISIS evolved. Be prepared to be captivated by the shocking revelations and insights that this book offers.

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First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers - Thryft
Loung Ung

First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

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From a childhood survivor of Cambodia's brutal Pol Pot regime comes anunforgettable narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnervingstrength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit. Until the age of five, Lounge Ung lived in Phnom Penh, one of seven childrenof a high-ranking government official. She was a precocious child who lovedthe open city markets, fried crickets, chicken fights, and sassing herparents. While her beautiful mother worried that Loung was atroublemaker--that she stomped around like a thirsty cow--her beloved fatherknew Lounge was a clever girl. When Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into Phnom Penh in April 1975, Ung's family fled their home and moved from village to village to hide theiridentity, their education, their former life of privilege. Eventually, thefamily dispersed in order to survive. Because Lounge was resilient and determined, she was trained as a childsoldier in a work camp for orphans, while other siblings were sent to laborcamps. As the Vietnamese penetrated Cambodia, destroying the Khmer Rouge,Loung and her surviving siblings were slowly reunited.Bolstered by the shocking bravery of one brother, the vision of theothers--and sustained be her sister's gentle kindness amid brutality--Loungforged on to create for herself a courageous new life.

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Billy Boyle : A World War II Mystery - Thryft
James R. Benn

Billy Boyle : A World War II Mystery

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"Billy Boyle is a great read for fans of World War II history and mystery. James R. Benn does an excellent job of weaving Billy's personal story and struggles with the high stakes of war and espionage. The unique setting of Norway and Billy Boyle's background as an Irish American cop provide a fresh angle to the genre. The plot is well-paced and the characters are well-developed, making for a satisfying read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats."

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The English Patient - A Novel - Thryft
Michael Ondaatje

The English Patient - A Novel

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If you're drawn to the sheer beauty of words and depth of human connection, "The English Patient" delivers exquisitely. The novel weaves the intimate stories of four disparate lives against the backdrop of war-ravaged Italy. Its lyrical prose and profound exploration of love, loss, and identity linger long after the last page.

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On War - Thryft
Carl von Clausewitz, James John Graham

On War

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Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso

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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine : A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - Thryft
Rashid I. Khalidi

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine : A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance

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Shortlisted for the 2020 Cundill History Prize'Riveting and original ... a work enriched by solid scholarship, vivid personal experience, and acute appreciation of the concerns and aspirations of the contending parties in this deeply unequal conflict ' Noam ChomskyThe twentieth century for Palestine and the Palestinians has been a century of denial: denial of statehood, denial of nationhood and denial of history. The Hundred Years War on Palestine is Rashid Khalidi's powerful response. Drawing on his family archives, he reclaims the fundamental right of any people: to narrate their history on their own terms.Beginning in the final days of the Ottoman Empire, Khalidi reveals nascent Palestinian nationalism and the broad recognition by the early Zionists of the colonial nature of their project. These ideas and their echoes defend Nakba - the Palestinian term for the establishment of the state of Israel - the cession of the West Bank and Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, the Six Day War and the occupation. Moving through these critical moments, Khalidi interweaves the voices of journalists, poets and resistance leaders with his own accounts as a child of a UN official and a resident of Beirut during the 1982 seige. The result is a profoundly moving account of a hundred-year-long war of occupation, dispossession and colonialisation.

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Night - Thryft
François Mauriac, Marion Wiesel, Elie Wiesel

Night

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Night offers a deeply emotional and poignant account of Elie Wiesel's survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps. It is a must-read book for everyone, especially those interested in history and the Holocaust. This book is an eye-opener, giving readers a detailed insight of the horrific experiences that people underwent in the concentration camps. The book's most unique feature is its depiction of emotional trauma and the human spirit's resilience.

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The Spy and the Traitor : The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War - Thryft
Ben Macintyre

The Spy and the Traitor : The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

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A thrilling Cold War story about a KGB double agent, by one of Britain's greatest historians - now with a new afterwordOn a warm July evening in 1985, a middle-aged man stood on the pavement of a busy avenue in the heart of Moscow, holding a plastic carrier bag. In his grey suit and tie, he looked like any other Soviet citizen. The bag alone was mildly conspicuous, printed with the red logo of Safeway, the British supermarket.The man was a spy. A senior KGB officer, for more than a decade he had supplied his British spymasters with a stream of priceless secrets from deep within the Soviet intelligence machine. No spy had done more to damage the KGB. The Safeway bag was a signal: to activate his escape plan to be smuggled out of Soviet Russia. So began one of the boldest and most extraordinary episodes in the history of spying. Ben Macintyre reveals a tale of espionage, betrayal and raw courage that changed the course of the Cold War forever...

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All the Light We Cannot See - Thryft
Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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An alternate cover edition for this ISBN can be found here 'Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.'For Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full of mazes. The miniature of a Paris neighbourhood, made by her father to teach her the way home. The microscopic layers within the invaluable diamond that her father guards in the Museum of Natural History. The walled city by the sea, where father and daughter take refuge when the Nazis invade Paris. And a future which draws her ever closer to Werner, a German orphan, destined to labour in the mines until a broken radio fills his life with possibility and brings him to the notice of the Hitler Youth, In this magnificent, deeply moving novel, the stories of Marie-Laure and Werner illuminate the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another.

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Teochew Red Hokkien Green : A Story of Early Singapore - Thryft
Song Cheng Miang

Teochew Red Hokkien Green : A Story of Early Singapore

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"Teochew Red Hokkien Green" is a historical fiction novel that takes readers to the early days of Singapore, where the mix of cultures and beliefs becomes the catalyst of the story. It paints a vivid picture of the life of three ambitious men from different backgrounds, who form an unbreakable bond through adversities and conflicts. The author weaves a gripping narrative of loyalty, trust and brotherhood, that is both entertaining and informative, and will definitely leave readers wanting more.

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Chinese Stories in Times of Change - Thryft
David T.K. Wong

Chinese Stories in Times of Change

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As the title of the collection suggests, David Wong's characters are mostly Chinese and their stories are set over the last fifty or so years, decades of dramatic and often terrifying change in China.Some, such as The Tennis Ball, depict pre-war Treaty Port life in China when, to a small boy from a poor Chinese family, a tennis ball seemed talismanic, symbolic of the leisured life of foreigners who could spend a whole afternoon hitting balls across nets whilst his mother, a servant aged before her time, worked for a pittance. For him, illusion was followed by disillusion but he was young enough to understand and learn.Learning, often from bitter experience, David Wong's characters seek resolution to eternal problems, sometimes complicated by external factors. Some do so with resignation, some with an admirable optimism.

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The Three Kingdoms - Thryft
Luo Guanzhong

The Three Kingdoms

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If you're drawn to grand historical tapestries woven with intricate political maneuvers and philosophies, "The Three Kingdoms" is your match. It’s a deep dive into a turbulent era, where strategic alliances and battlefield heroics define the landscape. The condensed tales of camaraderie and cunning will transport you, making you feel like both an observer and a companion to legendary figures wrestling with destiny.

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Fives and Twenty-Fives - Thryft
Michael Pitre

Fives and Twenty-Fives

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It is the early months of the Arab Spring, 2011. But for three young men, two American and one Iraqi, their minds return again and again to 2006, to the bloodiest stretch of the Iraq War. Members of the same platoon, they were tasked with the often deadly job of repairing potholes in the roads of the Al Anbar Province: potholes that almost always concealed a home-made bomb. They have survived the war but now they must learn to live with themselves. As they struggle to find their place in a world that no longer knows them, they realise that the war has left nothing in their lives untouched and that salvation may come from an unexpected quarter.

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