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Out Of The Hitler Time - Thryft
Judith Kerr

Out Of The Hitler Time

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Recommendation: Out of the Hitler Time is an inspiring and moving autobiography of the author's first-hand experience of fleeing her homeland of Germany during Hitler's reign, and returning years later as an Englishwoman post the War. It uniquely captures the rise of Hitler in 1933 and the impact it had on German families, making it an important historical read.

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Once They Moved Like the Wind: Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars - Thryft
David Roberts

Once They Moved Like the Wind: Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars

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Recounts the days of the Indian wars, when Anglo settlements spread into the land of the Apaches, and the U.S. cavalry repeatedly tried to subdue the great warriors led by Cochise and, later, Geronimo.

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The Zookeeper's Wife : An unforgettable true story, now a major film - Thryft

The Zookeeper's Wife : An unforgettable true story, now a major film

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This book is a must-read for those who are fascinated by true stories of courage and compassion during World War II. The Zookeeper's Wife takes you on an emotional journey through the devastation of war, while highlighting the extraordinary efforts of Jan and Antonina Zabinski in saving over 300 lives from the Holocaust. With its captivating narrative and powerful storytelling, this book will touch your heart and remind you of the triumph of humanity in the face of terror and oppression.

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Israel's Secret Wars : A History of Israel's Intelligence Services - Thryft
Benny Morris, Ian Black

Israel's Secret Wars : A History of Israel's Intelligence Services

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This is the first documented, comprehensive history of all three of Israel's intelligence services, from their origins in the 1930s, through Israel's five wars, up to the present, with a new chapter updating the book through the Gulf War. Highly readable and exhaustively researched, it provides the most balanced view yet of this controversial subject.

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The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire : From the First Century A.D.to the Third - Thryft
Edward N. Luttwak

The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire : From the First Century A.D.to the Third

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Originally published in 1976, a book which looks at the success of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 3rd century A.D. and attributes this success to the imperial military strategy.At the height of its power, the Roman Empire encompassed the entire Mediterranean basin, extending much beyond it from Britain to Mesopotamia, from the Rhine to the Black Sea. Rome prospered for centuries while successfully resisting attack, fending off everything from overnight robbery raids to full-scale invasion attempts by entire nations on the move. How were troops able to defend the Empire’s vast territories from constant attacks? And how did they do so at such moderate cost that their treasury could pay for an immensity of highways, aqueducts, amphitheaters, city baths, and magnificent temples? In The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire, seasoned defense analyst Edward N. Luttwak reveals how the Romans were able to combine military strength, diplomacy, and fortifications to effectively respond to changing threats. Rome’s secret was not ceaseless fighting, but comprehensive strategies that unified force, diplomacy, and an immense infrastructure of roads, forts, walls, and barriers. Initially relying on client states to buffer attacks, Rome moved to a permanent frontier defense around 117 CE. Finally, as barbarians began to penetrate the empire, Rome filed large armies in a strategy of "defense-in-depth," allowing invaders to pierce Rome’s borders. This updated edition has been extensively revised to incorporate recent scholarship and archeological findings. A new preface explores Roman imperial statecraft. This illuminating book remains essential to both ancient historians and students of modern strategy"A fascinating book, well written and forcefully argued... Luttwak's formulations are as refreshing as they are convincing... He has done for Roman historians what they have not done for themselves." - Z. Yavetz, New Republic

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Miracles of Life: Shanghai to Shepperton: An Autobiography - Thryft
J.G. Ballard

Miracles of Life: Shanghai to Shepperton: An Autobiography

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If you're drawn to stories of resilience and creativity, "Miracles of Life" by J.G. Ballard will captivate you. It's not just a memoir; it's a journey through the formative experiences of an influential writer. You'll traverse from wartime Shanghai to 1960s Britain, understanding how Ballard's unique perspective shaped remarkable speculative fiction. His detailed recollections offer insights into the post-war era and the ways it influenced his dystopian themes. It's a read that's as much about historical context as it is about the man behind the books.

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Ivanhoe - Thryft
Charles Baker Books Limited

Ivanhoe

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Recommended for fans of historic adventures with knights.

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Codebreakers: The Inside Story of Bletchley Park - Thryft
Alan Stripp, Sir F. H. Hinsley

Codebreakers: The Inside Story of Bletchley Park

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"Codebreakers: The Inside Story of Bletchley Park" gives you direct access to the clandestine world of WWII intelligence through the first-hand accounts of the very individuals who lived it. If you're drawn to the enigma of secret codes and the high stakes of wartime espionage, this compelling narrative will not only satisfy your curiosity but also provide a profound understanding of how these historical undertakings shaped our modern world. It's a rare opportunity to walk alongside unsung heroes whose genius and determination were pivotal to the Allied victory.

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They Marched Into Sunlight: War And Peace, Vietnam And America, October 1967 - Thryft
David Maraniss

They Marched Into Sunlight: War And Peace, Vietnam And America, October 1967

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If the intricate webs of history fascinate you, "They Marched Into Sunlight" will offer you a multi-faceted look at the Vietnam War era. Maraniss's work is for those who seek to dive deep into the complexities of a time where warfront valor, homefront protest, and political maneuvering coexisted, shaping a critical moment in American history.

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Holocaust - A History - Thryft
Deborah Dwork, Robert Jan Van Pelt

Holocaust - A History

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This book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Holocaust, from its roots in Nazism to its devastating impact on the Jewish people. It navigates the complex narratives of the perpetrators and the victims, and delivers a thought-provoking and emotional account of one of the most significant events in modern history. For readers who are interested in understanding the complex historical and societal forces that culminated in the Holocaust, this book is a must-read.

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The Year Of The Perfect Christmas Tree - An Appalachian Story - Thryft
Gloria Houston, Barbara Cooney

The Year Of The Perfect Christmas Tree - An Appalachian Story

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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the true spirit of Christmas. It beautifully captures the essence of Appalachian Christmas traditions and the sacrifices families make during wartime. The story is heartwarming and will leave readers feeling hopeful and grateful.

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The War That Saved My Life - Thryft
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War That Saved My Life

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This book is a heart-lifting, emotionally acute tale of a young girl, Ada, who breaks free from the limitations of her one-room apartment to embark on a new adventure during World War II when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war. Ada's story of persevering against all odds and learning to trust in herself and in others will be a poignant and uplifting read for anyone who loves stories of triumph and resilience.

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A Long Walk to Water : Based on a True Story - Thryft
Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water : Based on a True Story

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Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others. A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.

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Trotsky - Thryft
Rick Geary, Andy Helfer

Trotsky

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Trotsky: A Graphic Biography could be a good read for history buffs, graphic novel enthusiasts and those interested in politics. Geary’s graphic novel style offers a unique visual representation of a politically complex and controversial figure’s life. The book provides insight into Trotsky’s rise and fall within the Bolshevik movement and his personal relationships.

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Korean War 1129 / 1950.6.25-1953.7.27 / Abridgment - Thryft

Korean War 1129 / 1950.6.25-1953.7.27 / Abridgment

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This book provides an insightful account of the Korean War, its causes, and its aftermath. Lee, Joong Keun, provides readers with an in-depth analysis of the conflict, highlighting the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the war. The book is an excellent resource for those interested in understanding Korea's history and its impact on the world.

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An Eagle in the Snow - Thryft
Michael Morpurgo

An Eagle in the Snow

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This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts who enjoy contemplating alternative paths in the course of events. Through the story of a British soldier who encountered Adolf Hitler during World War I, the book delves into the moral dilemma of whether it is right to spare a life that would later cause devastation. With its supernatural twists and thought-provoking questions about duty and honor, "An Eagle in the Snow" will keep readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the consequences of seemingly inconsequential decisions.

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My American Journey - Thryft
Colin Powell, Joseph E. Persico

My American Journey

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Recommended for those seeking motivation and leadership insights. Powell shares his transformation from a regular kid in Harlem to serving in the military, working at the White House, and eventually becoming the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His inspiring story and leadership lessons can motivate and guide readers.

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The Indian Mutiny : 1857 - Thryft
Saul David

The Indian Mutiny : 1857

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In The Indian Mutiny: 1857 Saul David explores one of Britain's most harrowing colonial battles.In 1857 the native troops of the Bengal army rose against their colonial masters. The ensuing insurrection was to become the bloodiest in the history of the British Empire.Combining formidable storytelling with ground-breaking research, Saul David narrates a tale at once heart-rendingly tragic and extraordinarily compelling. David provides new and convincing evidence that the true causes of the mutiny were much more complex, and disturbing, than previously assumed.'A fine achievement by a huge new talent' William Dalrymple, Sunday TimesSaul David is Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham and the author of several critically acclaimed history books, including The Indian Mutiny: 1857 (shortlisted for the Westminster Medal for Military Literature), Zulu: The Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879 (a Waterstone's Military History Book of the Year) and, most recently, Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire.

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101 Fascinating Facts To Know About Aircraft - Thryft
Brown Watson

101 Fascinating Facts To Know About Aircraft

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Discover the exciting history of aviation with this book of 101 fascinating facts. Find out about first flights, great failures, read all about aircraft throughout the ages and much more! Size: 224mm x 167mm.

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The Steel Bonnets - Thryft
George MacDonald Fraser

The Steel Bonnets

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"If Jesus Christ were amongst them, they would deceive him," it was said of the plunders, raiders, and outlaws who terrorized the Anglo-Scottish Border for over 300 years. Theirs is an almost forgotten chapter of British history, preserved largely in folktales and ballads. It is the story of the notorious raiding families - Armstrongs, Elliots, Grahams, Johnstones, Maxwells, Scotts, Kerrs, Nixons, and others--of the outlaw bands and broken men, and the fierce battles of English and Scottish armies across the Marches. The Steel Bonnets tells their true story in its historical context - how the reivers ran their raids and operated their system of blackmail and terrorism, and how the March Wardens, enforcing the unique Border law, fought the great lawless community. A superb work of scholarship and a spellbinding narrative. George MacDonald Fraser is the celebrated author of the Flashman novels, The Candlemass Road, The Pyrates, and the Private McAuslan stories.

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Elseworlds: Batman Vol. 3 - Thryft
Doug Moench, Mike Grell, Max Allan Collins

Elseworlds: Batman Vol. 3

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If you're a fan of Batman but yearn for stories that take bold creative liberties, "Elseworlds: Batman Vol. 3" is just for you. This volume will surprise you with its fresh takes on the caped crusader, offering intriguing "what ifs" that will spark your imagination and maybe even challenge how you see Batman's character and his world.

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How it Works Military Machines - Thryft
Steve Parker

How it Works Military Machines

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How it Works Military Machines Steve Parker

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Inside The Third Reich - Memoirs - Thryft
Speer

Inside The Third Reich - Memoirs

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Slight shelf wear crease to cover. Pages are clean and binding is tight. Solid Book.

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MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service, 1909-1949 - Thryft
Keith Jeffery

MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service, 1909-1949

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If the intricate web of international espionage fascinates you, Keith Jeffery's comprehensive study of MI6 will provide an authoritative peek behind the curtain of secrets and intelligence. Covering its pivotal operations during times that shaped modern history, this book is an essential piece for understanding how espionage played a role in global affairs and war strategy in the first half of the 20th century.

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Worse Than Watergate - Thryft
John W. Dean

Worse Than Watergate

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Former White House counsel and bestselling author John Dean reveals how the Bush White House has set America back decades -- employing a worldview and tactics of deception that he claims will do more damage to the nation than Nixon at his worst.

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The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times That Tried Men's Souls - Thryft
Carol Karels

The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times That Tried Men's Souls

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If you're drawn to lesser-known tales from the Revolutionary War, "The Revolutionary War in Bergen County" will be a captivating read. It ties the local strife and intricate wartime maneuvering in a corner of New Jersey to the greater narrative of American independence, revealing how crucial this region was. You'll get to explore how iconic historical figures like Washington, Lafayette, Burr, and Hamilton were all shaped by events here, as well as the profound divisions that war brought to families. It's history made personal, and it's a close look at the real costs of war.

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Saving Private Ryan - Thryft
Max Allan Collins, Jacqueline Kehl

Saving Private Ryan

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[Penguin Readers Level 6]Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, Saving Private Ryan is a World War II drama set in France during and just after the D-Day Normandy Invasion. While vast military forces converge for one of the most decisive battles of the war, a squad of U.S. Army soldiers undertake a mission to save one man: paratrooper James Ryan, the last survivor of a family of four brothers, the others having already been killed in action. Based on the screenplay by Robert Rodat and Frank Darabont.

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If the South Had Won the Civil War - Thryft
Harry Turtledove, MacKinlay Kantor, Dan Nance

If the South Had Won the Civil War

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The Past is a strange place indeed . . . everything could have been so different so easily.Just a touch here and a tweak there . . . .MacKinlay Kantor, Pulitzer Price-winning author and master storyteller, shows us how the South could have won the Civil War: how two small shifts in history (as we know it) in the summer of 1863 could have turned the tide for the Confederacy. What would have happened to the Union, to Abraham Lincoln, to the people of the North and South, to the world?If the South Had Won the Civil War originally appeared in Look magazine nearly half a century ago. It immediately inspired a deluge of letters and telegrams from astonished readers, and became an American Classic overnight. Published in book form soon after, Kantor's masterpiece has been unavailable for a decade. Now, this much requested classic is once again available for a new generation of readers, and features a stunning cover by acclaimed Civil War artist Don Troiani, a new introduction by award-winning alternate history author Harry Turtledove, and fifteen superb illustrations by the incomparable Dan Nance.It all begins on that fateful afternoon of Tuesday, May 12, 1863, when a deplorable equestrian accident claims the life of General Ulysses S. Grant . . . .

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The Concise 33 Strategies of War - Thryft
Robert Greene

The Concise 33 Strategies of War

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From bestselling author Robert Greene comes a new guide to the strategies of war that can help us gain mastery in the modern world. Spanning world civilisations, and synthesising dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts, "The Concise 33 Strategies of War" is a guide to the subtle social game of everyday life. Based on profound and timeless lessons, it is abundantly illustrated with examples of the genius and folly of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher and Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, as well as diplomats, captains of industry and Samurai swordsmen.

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The Art of War: Treatise on Chinese Military Science Compiled About 500 B.C - Thryft
Sun-zi

The Art of War: Treatise on Chinese Military Science Compiled About 500 B.C

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This book is a classic guide to military strategy that has stood the test of time. It offers valuable insights into tactics and how to beat an opponent with minimal casualties. For those interested in history and warfare, The Art of War is a must-read.

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HMS Ulysses - Thryft
Alistair MacLean

HMS Ulysses

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The novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II. Now reissued in a new cover style.The story of men who rose to heroism, and then to something greater, HMS Ulysses takes its place alongside The Caine Mutiny and The Cruel Sea as one of the classic novels of the navy at war.It is the compelling story of Convoy FR77 to Murmansk – a voyage that pushes men to the limits of human endurance, crippled by enemy attack and the bitter cold of the Arctic.

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Small Unit Leadership : A Commonsense Approach - Thryft
Dandridge M. Malone

Small Unit Leadership : A Commonsense Approach

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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills and get things done. With its commonsense approach, the book provides practical tips and techniques that can be applied in any setting, whether military or civilian. Readers will appreciate the author's straightforward writing style and his emphasis on decisiveness and accountability. Overall, "Small Unit Leadership" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership abilities and achieve success in their endeavors.

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Six Strategies for War
Wang Xuanming, Alan Chong

Six Strategies for War

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If you're fascinated by time-tested wisdom and have an interest in strategy, "Six Strategies for War" is a treasury of ancient Chinese tactical thinking that's just as relevant today. Dive into the art of war and governance through these six distinct lenses, and you may find strategic inspiration for navigating modern challenges and competitions, be they personal, professional, or otherwise.

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33 Days : A Memoir - Thryft
Austin D. Johnson, Léon Werth, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

33 Days : A Memoir

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Recommended for history enthusiasts & WWII scholars. The book offers a rare, first-person account of the largest civilian displacement in history during the Second World War. Leon Werth's memoir gives readers a close insight into the experiences of ordinary citizens fleeing the Nazis' march on Paris in 1940, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.

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Dark Sun : Making of the Hydrogen Bomb - Thryft
Richard Rhodes

Dark Sun : Making of the Hydrogen Bomb

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Here, for the first time, in a brilliant, panoramic portrait by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, is the definitive, often shocking story of the politics and the science behind the development of the hydrogen bomb and the birth of the Cold War.Based on secret files in the United States and the former Soviet Union, this monumental work of history discloses how and why the United States decided to create the bomb that would dominate world politics for more than forty years.

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Vengeance - The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team - Thryft
George Jonas

Vengeance - The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team

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Vengeance is a true story that reads like a novel. It is the account of five ordinary Israelis, selected to vanish into "the cold" of espionage secrecy -- their mission to hunt down and kill the PLO terrorists responsible for the massacre of eleven Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972.This is the account of that secret mission, as related by the leader of the group -- the first Mossad agent to come out of "deep cover" and tell the story of a heroic endeavor that was shrouded in silence and speculation for years. He reveals the long and dangerous operation whose success was bought at a terrible cost to the idealistic volunteer agents themselves."Avner" was the leader of that team, handpicked by Golda Meir to avenge the monstrous crime of Munich. He and his young companions, cut off from any direct contact with Israel, set out systematically to find and kill the central figures of the PLO's Munich operation, tracking them down wherever they lived.The mechanics, the horror, the day-by-day suspense of what they did surpass by far anything John le Carré or Robert Ludlum could imagine, as they themselves were tracked in turn (and some killed) by PLO assassins, changing identities constantly, moving from country to country, devoting their young lives to the brutal task of vengeance.Vengeance is a profoundly human document, a real-life espionage classic that plunges the reader into the shadow world of terrorism and political murder. But it goes far beyond that, to explore firsthand the feelings of disgust and doubt that gradually came to torment each member of the Israeli team, and that in the end inexorably changed their view of the mission -- and themselves.Vengeance opens a window onto a secret world, a book that at the same time inspires and horrifies. For its subject is an act of revenge that goes to the very heart of the ancient biblical questions of good and evil.

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Inglourious Basterds : A Screenplay - Thryft
Quentin Tarantino

Inglourious Basterds : A Screenplay

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Inglourious Basterds is a must-read for fans of Quentin Tarantino's trademark snappy dialogue and exhilarating action sequences. This Oscar-nominated screenplay tells a thrilling story of a squad of American soldiers and a French Jewish girl united in their pursuit of ending the war by taking down the Nazis. Brad Pitt shines as the hilarious and ruthless Lieutenant Aldo Raine, making this a perfect read for anyone looking for an epic WWII adventure with a unique and entertaining twist.

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The Lost History of 1914 : How the Great War Was Not Inevitable - Thryft
Jack Beatty

The Lost History of 1914 : How the Great War Was Not Inevitable

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In The Lost History of 1914, Jack Beatty offers a highly original view of World War I, testing against fresh evidence the long-dominant assumption that it was inevitable. "Most books set in 1914 map the path leading to war," Beatty writes. "This one maps the multiple paths that led away from it."Chronicling largely forgotten events faced by each of the belligerent countries in the months before the war started in August, Beatty shows how any one of them-a possible military coup in Germany; an imminent civil war in Britain; the murder trial of the wife of the likely next premier of France, who sought detente with Germany-might have derailed the war or brought it to a different end. In Beatty's hands, these stories open into epiphanies of national character, and offer dramatic portraits of the year's major actors - Kaiser Wilhelm II, Tsar Nicholas II, Woodrow Wilson, along with forgotten or overlooked characters such as Herbert Asquith, Pancho Villa, Rasputin, and Herbert Hoover. Europe's ruling classes, Beatty shows, were so haunted by fear of those below that they mistook democratization for revolution, and were tempted to "escape forward" into war to head it off. Beatty's powerful rendering of the combat between August 1914 and January 1915 which killed more than one million men, restores lost history, revealing how trench warfare, long depicted as death's victory, was actually a life-saving strategy.Beatty's deeply insightful book-as elegantly written as it is thought-provoking and probing-lights a lost world about to blow itself up in what George Kennan called "the seminal catastrophe of the twentieth century." It also arms readers against narratives of historical inevitability in today's world.

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The Bomber Dog - Thryft
Megan Rix

The Bomber Dog

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Grey is just a puppy when he arrives at the War Dog Training School. Nathan, his trainer, is a brave young soldier. Wolf is a war dog who's seen it all.Grey and Nathan soon become inseparable. Until the day a parachute jump goes tragically wrong...As the Second World War rages, Grey faces his most important mission yet: to find his best friend. With Wolf at his side, he must journey across France and behind enemy lines. His path is fraught with danger. Can he reach Nathan before it's too late?

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Great Britain's Great War - Thryft
Jeremy Paxman

Great Britain's Great War

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If you want to delve deeper into the untold stories and experiences of the British people during World War I, "Great Britain's Great War" is the book for you. Jeremy Paxman's vivid storytelling and extensive use of first-hand source material will transport you back in time, giving you a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of politicians, soldiers, factory workers, nurses, and families. This book goes beyond the well-known images and offers a fresh perspective on the war, revealing the true impact it had on British society. Prepare to be captivated by the courage, confusion, and ironies of this pivotal moment in history.

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Military Misfortunes - Thryft
Eliot A. Cohen, John Gooch

Military Misfortunes

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Examines the three types of misfortune--failure to learn, to anticipate, and to adapt--and shows their implication in a variety of defeats in the twentieth century

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Eye Of The Storm - Twenty-Five Years In Action With The SAS - Thryft
Peter Ratcliffe

Eye Of The Storm - Twenty-Five Years In Action With The SAS

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Peter Ratcliffe served in the SAS for twenty-five years. Blooded in Oman in the 1970s, he also saw action in Northern Ireland, in the Falklands War, and in the Gulf campaign. From his early days in the Paras to his time as Regimental Sergeant-Major in the Gulf, he has lived and fought by the motto 'Who Dares Wins'. Eye of the Storm is his insider's account of that exceptional career. Fastpaced, earthy, dramatic, funny, occasionally disturbing, it is laced with firsthand descriptions of ferocious and bloody fighting, sudden death and incredible heroism, and peopled with a cast of extraordinary individuals. Beyond that, however, it corrects many of the distortions and exaggerations of other books, and explodes several long-standing myths about the Regiment. Here - at last - is the authentic voice of the SAS.

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Tell Me No Lies : Investigative Journalism and its Triumphs - Thryft
John Pilger

Tell Me No Lies : Investigative Journalism and its Triumphs

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"Tell Me No Lies" offers a gripping anthology that can resonate with anyone interested in the raw power of investigative journalism. If you're drawn to the kind of stories that expose injustices and have a real-world impact, you'll find this book both enlightening and provoking. It's a compelling reminder of journalism's role as society's watchdog and its ability to reveal disturbing truths that can lead to change.

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Between Two Oceans: A Military History of Singapore from First Settlement to Final British Withdrawal
Brian P. Farrell

Between Two Oceans: A Military History of Singapore from First Settlement to Final British Withdrawal

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If you're intrigued by how history can be a tapestry of truths woven with myths, "Between Two Oceans" is a book that'll take your understanding of Singapore's military past to a deeper level. The authors have meticulously separated fact from fiction, providing a comprehensive and enlightening narrative that's as educational as it is engaging. Perfect for those passionate about military history or seeking to examine Singapore's strategic evolution through the ages.

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Girl at War : A Novel - Thryft
Sara Nović

Girl at War : A Novel

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For readers of The Tiger’s Wife and All the Light We Cannot See comes a powerful debut novel about a girl’s coming of age—and how her sense of family, friendship, love, and belonging is profoundly shaped by war.   Zagreb, 1991. Ana Jurić is a carefree ten-year-old, living with her family in a small apartment in Croatia’s capital. But that year, civil war breaks out across Yugoslavia, splintering Ana’s idyllic childhood. Daily life is altered by food rations and air raid drills, and soccer matches are replaced by sniper fire. Neighbors grow suspicious of one another, and Ana’s sense of safety starts to fray. When the war arrives at her doorstep, Ana must find her way in a dangerous world.   New York, 2001. Ana is now a college student in Manhattan. Though she’s tried to move on from her past, she can’t escape her memories of war—secrets she keeps even from those closest to her. Haunted by the events that forever changed her family, Ana returns to Croatia after a decade away, hoping to make peace with the place she once called home. As she faces her ghosts, she must come to terms with her country’s difficult history and the events that interrupted her childhood years before.   Moving back and forth through time, Girl at War is an honest, generous, brilliantly written novel that illuminates how history shapes the individual. Sara Nović fearlessly shows the impact of war on one young girl—and its legacy on all of us. It’s a debut by a writer who has stared into recent history to find a story that continues to resonate today.  Praise for Girl at War “Outstanding . . . Girl at War performs the miracle of making the stories of broken lives in a distant country feel as large and universal as myth.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editor’s Choice) “Astonishing . . . a story about grief and exile, memory and identity, and the redemptive power of love.” —Financial Times   “Shattering . . . The book begins with what deserves to become one of contemporary literature’s more memorable opening lines. The sentences that follow are equally as lyrical as a folk lament and as taut as metal wire wrapped through an electrified fence.”—USA Today“Gripping . . . Nović, in tender and eloquent prose, explores the challenge of how to live even after one has survived.”— O: The Oprah Magazine “Powerful and vividly wrought . . . Nović writes about horrors with an elegant understatement. In cool, accomplished sentences, we are met with the gravity, brutality and even the mundaneness of war and loss as well as the enduring capacity to live.”—San Francisco Chronicle“Intimate and immense . . . a writer whose own gravity and talent anchor this novel.”—The New York Times“An important and profoundly moving reading experience.” —The National “Remarkable.”—Julia Glass, The Boston Globe“[A] powerful, gorgeous debut novel.”—Adam Johnson, The Week   “Masterfully layered and, at times, wrenching.”—Vanity Fair“An unforgettable portrait of how war forever changes the life of the individual . . . a writer working with deep reserves of talent, heart, and mind.”—Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love StoryFrom the Hardcover edition.

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Memoirs - Thryft
Mikhail Gorbachev

Memoirs

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Diving into "Memoirs," you'll be granted a front-row seat to historical tides that redefined an era. Mikhail Gorbachev, a pivotal figure in 20th-century history, grants you unprecedented access to his personal journey and the seismic shifts he influenced within the Communist Party, providing a human face to the political narrative that echoes into today's world. It's a compelling, once-in-a-lifetime perspective on the forces that folded an empire.

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The Good Man of Nanking : The Diaries of John Rabe - Thryft
John Rabe

The Good Man of Nanking : The Diaries of John Rabe

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In November 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army took Nanking (Nanjing), the capital of China and home to 1.3 million people, and began an orgy of murder, rape, and looting. By the time discipline was restored two months later, hundreds of thousands of Chinese were dead, with hundreds of thousands more homeless, starving, and traumatized. The Rape of Nanking, as it is commonly known, still causes international controversy, as Japanese politicians refuse to apologize unequivocally to China and school textbooks continue to misrepresent the events. Like Oskar Schindler of Schindler's List , John Rabe was an enterprising and fundamentally decent German businessman caught up in war. Head of the Nanjing branch of Siemens, the German electronics firm, he had lived and worked in China for almost 30 years. Rather than flee from the threatened city, he stayed to organize a safety zone as refuge of last resort for Chinese civilians. The Good Man of Nanking is his firsthand description of the terrible events and his ultimate success in saving perhaps a quarter of a million lives. The diary format provides a forum for the extraordinary power and immediacy of John Rabe's words, including his gallows humor, placing the reader there in Nanking as the bombs explode and the Japanese soldiers begin their massacres. Rabe's trials were not over when he returned to wartime Germany; diary entries that he wrote during the occupation of Berlin by the Soviet army form a fascinating coda to this book. --John Stevenson

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Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World's Greatest Military Victories - Thryft
John Golden, Golden Books

Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World's Greatest Military Victories

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FROM THE CREATORS OF SPIN SELLING--TRIED-AND-TRUE STRATEGIES TO ARM YOU IN THE WAR FOR SALES SUPREMACY ""I distinctly remember my first VP talking about 'campaigns' and 'targets.' Indeed, successful salespeople have made learning from military tactics an important aspect of their careers. In this engaging read chock-full of practical and richly illustrated examples, John Golden provides strategies that are sure to increase even the most seasoned sales pros' success rates. It's a completely new take on sales education with powerful lessons you'll use to win your own sales battles."" -- David Meerman Scott, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR""There's no doubt salespeople will profit from the book's focus on besting one's opponent in a battleground much changed by the information explosion of the Internet."" -- William Dermody, World/Military Affairs Editor, USA Today""An innovative and very insightful perspective on what it really takes to win."" -- Dave Stein, CEO and founder, ES Research Group, Inc.""Great sales lessons presented in a really unique and interesting format . . . I recommend it for sales people starting out in the field as well as seasoned pros." -- Chuck Lennon, President, TeamLogic""A good military strategist is, after all, a salesman, which leads me to believe that a good salesman would make a good military strategist. The author has done an excellent job of showing how those two different communities are in fact very similar."" -- Brigadier General Julie A. Bentz, PhDTM

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We All Wore Stars - Memories Of Anne Frank From Her Classmates - Thryft
Marjolijn De Jager, Theo Coster

We All Wore Stars - Memories Of Anne Frank From Her Classmates

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This book could be a good read for you if you are fascinated by personal stories that shed light on a historically significant figure. Through the accounts of Theo Coster and his classmates, this book not only allows us to rediscover Anne Frank but also offers remarkable stories of resilience and survival during the Holocaust. You'll be captivated by the intertwined journeys of these individuals and their unique connections to Anne, which provide a deeper understanding of her life and legacy.

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War and Our World
John Keegan

War and Our World

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If you've ever pondered the grim persistence of warfare throughout human history, "War and Our World" by John Keegan could provide you with profound insights. Keegan is hailed as a masterful historian, and in this book, he condenses his expansive knowledge into digestible essays that interrogate war's role in society and its impact on the individual. You'll find his informed perspective both enlightening and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the deeper implications of military conflict.

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