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Michael McConnell
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Dangerous Memories : Invasion and Resistance Since 1492
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2. This book would be a great read for those interested in understanding the true history of colonialism and its impact on colonized populations. The book challenges common myths about the "discovery" of the new world and provides a comprehensive analysis of how colonization has impacted different populations. It is well-researched and provides a refreshing perspective that challenges long-accepted narratives. Readers will appreciate its nuanced perspective and how it adds to the conversation on the impact of colonization.
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Bob Woodward
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Simon
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Bush at War : Inside the Bush White House
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"Bush at War" is a compelling read that gives readers an insider's look at the decision-making process during one of the most challenging periods in American history. Woodward's access to closed-door meetings and briefings provides a unique perspective on the events that unfolded after 9/11. This book offers readers a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Bush administration and the decisions that helped shape the country's response to the attacks. If you're interested in politics or recent American history, "Bush at War" is definitely worth a read.
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Marie Rutkoski
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Bloomsbury
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The Winner's Kiss
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Some kisses come at a price.War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t forgotten her, or how she became exactly the kind of person he has always despised. She cared more for the empire than she did for the lives of innocent people—and certainly more than she did for him.At least, that’s what he thinks.In the frozen north, Kestrel is a prisoner in a brutal work camp. As she searches desperately for a way to escape, she wishes Arin could know what she sacrificed for him. She wishes she could make the empire pay for what they’ve done to her.But no one gets what they want just by wishing.As the war intensifies, both Kestrel and Arin discover that the world is changing. The East is pitted against the West, and they are caught in between. With so much to lose, can anybody really win?
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When Captain David Edwards and his crew aboard the USS Columbia are sent to Indonesia to evacuate U.S. citizens whose lives are in danger, they find themselves poised on the brink of a terrorist war beneath the surface.
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George Arthur Holmes
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Oxford
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy
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If you're fascinated by how a fragmented collection of city-states and duchies evolved into the Italy we know today, brimming with rich cultural and artistic heritage, "The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy" is for you. This book doesn't just recount historical facts; it brings to life the astonishing journey of a nation through vivid narrative and captivating illustrations. It could be a splendid window into understanding the Italy that existed from the days of ancient Rome to the uncertainty of modern-day politics.
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Alexandre Najjar
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The School Of War
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Recommendation: The School of War provides a gripping firsthand account of the Lebanese civil war. Author Alexandre Najjar's storytelling is captivating and will leave readers on the edge of their seats. This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the complexities of war and its impact on people.
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Philip Caputo
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Ballantine
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A Rumor of War
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If you're looking to understand the raw and unfiltered emotions of a soldier's time in Vietnam, "A Rumor of War" is for you. Philip Caputo doesn't spare details in his firsthand account, taking you through the terrains of a marine's conscience, etched with honesty and pain. It's a profound narrative that could change your perspective on the cost of war.
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Judith Kerr
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Harpercollins
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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
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Anna is not sure who Hitler is, but she sees his face on posters all over Berlin. Then one morning, Anna and her brother awake to find her father gone! Her mother explains that their father has had to leave and soon they will secretly join him. Anna just doesn't understand. Why do their parents keep insisting that Germany is no longer safe for Jews like them? Because of Hitler, Anna must leave everything behind. Based on the gripping real-life story of the author, this poignant backlist staple gets a brandnew look for a new generation of readers just in time for Holocaust Remembrance Month.
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Geert Mak
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Vintage
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In Europe : Travels Through the Twentieth Century
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In Europe: Travels Through the Twentieth Century would be a great read for history enthusiasts who enjoy delving deep into the past. The book provides a unique perspective on the events that shaped Europe throughout the 20th century. Mak's vivid descriptions of the places he visits and the people he meets, combined with a plethora of historical accounts, makes this book a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Readers will be spellbound by the personal stories of people affected by World War I, World War II, and the fall of the Soviet Union. Through Mak's eyes, readers will see Europe's past, come alive, and understand its impact on the present.
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Three armies march on New Prentisstown, each one intent on destroying the others. Todd and Viola are caught in the middle, with no chance of escape. As the battles commence, how can they hope to stop the fighting? How can there ever be peace when they're so hopelessly outnumbered? And if war makes monsters of men, what terrible choices await?
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Bruce Ware Allen
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Foreedge
The Great Siege of Malta: The Epic Battle Between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John
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If you're fascinated by pivotal moments in history, "The Great Siege of Malta" will transport you to the heart of an epic 16th-century battle that shaped the course of European politics. Bruce Ware Allen's gripping narrative style will make you feel like a witness to the clash between the resilient Knights of St. John and the mighty Ottoman Empire. This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by battles that have left an indelible mark on the world.
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This book is a must-read for those intrigued by the intricate web of political maneuvering and decision-making that led to the Iraq War. Bob Woodward's meticulous research and exclusive interviews offer unprecedented insight into the minds of key figures such as President Bush, Cheney, Powell, and Rumsfeld. With gripping accounts of war planning and CIA operations, Plan of Attack provides a thought-provoking analysis of the intelligence assessments and the consequences of this highly controversial conflict.
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Michael E. O'Hanlon
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Princeton
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The Science of War : Defense Budgeting, Military Technology, Logistics, and Combat Outcomes
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An essential introduction to modern defense policyThe U.S. military is one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world. How it spends its money, chooses tactics, and allocates its resources have enormous implications for national defense and the economy. The Science of War is the only comprehensive textbook on how to analyze and understand these and other essential problems in modern defense policy.Michael O'Hanlon provides undergraduate and graduate students with an accessible yet rigorous introduction to the subject. Drawing on a broad range of sources and his own considerable expertise as a defense analyst and teacher, he describes the analytic techniques the military uses in every crucial area of military science. O'Hanlon explains how the military budget works, how the military assesses and deploys new technology, develops strategy and fights wars, handles the logistics of stationing and moving troops and equipment around the world, and models and evaluates battlefield outcomes. His modeling techniques have been tested in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the methods he used to predict higher-than-anticipated troop fatalities in Iraq―controversial predictions that have since been vindicated.The Science of War is the definitive resource on warfare in the twenty-first century.
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Alan Dean Foster
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Star Wars: The Approaching Storm
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A great read for Star Wars fans who love action-packed adventures and political intrigue. The book features a diverse cast of characters who have to navigate a complicated situation with high stakes. Fans of the Jedi Order will enjoy seeing Jedi knights work in harmony, while those who liked episode II will learn more about the iconic mission to Ansion. The book brings the Star Wars universe to life with vivid descriptions of locations, aliens, and cultures.
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Asa Briggs
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Routledge
The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867
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The Age of Improvement has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writing. This second edition draws on new research and stresses the unity and variety of the age, raising fundamental issues about a period of crucial change in British history. The book discusses industrialisation, war, constitutional change, political development, society, culture, economic powers, social and political problems, perceptions of changing circumstances, religion, science, art, and literature. The story ends with a question mark, pondering the maintenance of improvement, balance, and progress.
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John Keegan
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Vintage
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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Anthony Loyd
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Atlantic
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My War Gone By, I Miss It So
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The visceral truth of Loyd's experiences makes "My War Gone By, I Miss It So" a gripping account that reveals the harrowing reality of modern conflict. If you’re looking to understand the deep personal impacts of war, the blurred lines between brutality and compassion, and the raw emotional turmoil that comes with being on the frontline, this book will take you there. While its truths are heavy, its candid and poetic storytelling resonates, offering a stark perspective that's both enlightening and unforgettable.
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Gloria Whelan
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First Girl
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When another girl is born to Chu Ju's mother, it is quickly determined that the baby must be sent away. 14-year-old Chu Ju knows she cannot allow this to happen to her sister. Understanding that one girl must leave, she sets out in the middle of the night, vowing never to return.
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Fenton James
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Signature
All the Wrong Places : Adrift in the Politics of Southeast Asia
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James Fenton's "All the Wrong Places" is more than a history lesson; it's an on-the-ground account that puts you alongside a daring journalist in times of turmoil and transition. If you're fascinated by the raw complexity of Southeast Asia's political landscape, Fenton's vivid storytelling and first-hand experiences in the twilight of Saigon, the chaos of Cambodia, and the political tensions of Korea will captivate you. His unique vantage point offers a rare and humanizing glimpse into historical events that continue to shape our world.
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Don Mann, Ralph Pezzullo |
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Seal Team Six: Hunt the Jackal
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Real-life SEAL Don Mann brings all of his insight and experience to this installment of the SEAL Team Six series.When a senator's wife and teenage daughter are kidnapped, Thomas Crocker and SEAL Team Six are sent to Mexico's lawless countryside, where federal agents protect violent narcotics kingpins instead of hunting them down. The two women have been taken by the Jackal, a drug lord drunk on power and influence. He also happens to be a self-styled modern Che Guevara, having undergone plastic surgery to disguise his looks and justifying his brutal methods and Machiavellian drug empire with the politics of social revolution. The Jackal is as ruthless as he is colorful, and he must be stopped.Crocker and the SEALs have only a matter of hours to track down and rescue the two innocent civilians held at the mercy of this madman. With dirty cops, dangerous cartels, lavish tropical estates, double-crosses and plenty of bullets, Hunt the Jackal places the team in perilous new territory and demonstrates how elite warriors can adapt to and fight in any situation.With insight into sensitive intelligence so top secret it can only be hinted at in fiction, Mann and Pezzullo have, over several books, used their extensive knowledge to offer a look behind the curtain at the life-or-death black-ops missions executed by a select handful of the bravest soldiers. Now, with Hunt the Jackal , the authors focus their lens even closer to home upon the dangers that lurk just across the U.S. border in a pulse-pounding thriller that ups the ante even as it sheds light on the real-life heroes and villains of the fight against narcoterrorism.
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In Going Solo, the world's favourite storyteller, Roald Dahl, tells of life as a fighter pilot in Africa. 'They did not think for one moment that they would find anything but a burnt-out fuselage and a charred skeleton, and they were astounded when they came upon my still-breathing body lying in the sand nearby.' In 1938 Roald Dahl was fresh out of school and bound for his first job in Africa, hoping to find adventure far from home. However, he got far more excitement than he bargained for when the outbreak of the Second World War led him to join the RAF. His account of his experiences in Africa, crashing a plane in the Western Desert, rescue and recovery from his horrific injuries in Alexandria, flying a Hurricane as Greece fell to the Germans, and many other daring deeds, recreates a world as bizarre and unnerving as any he wrote about in his fiction. 'Very nearly as grotesque as his fiction. The same compulsive blend of wide-eyed innocence and fascination with danger and horror' Evening Standard 'A non-stop demonstration of expert raconteurship' The New York Times Book Review Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
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Tony Robinson
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World War II
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It’s history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you need to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including:- just how useful mashed potato is- how the Battle of Britain was won- what it takes to be a spy- how D-Day was kept a surprise
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Stuart Reid, Gerry Embleton |
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Quebec 1759: The Battle That Won Canada
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If you're a history buff fascinated by military strategy and pivotal moments that changed the course of history, "Quebec 1759" is a compelling read. Stuart Reid masterfully illustrates the intensity of the French and Indian War's turning point, with vivid details that transport you to the battlefield. This book not only recounts the events but also dives into how a perfectly executed military move could decide the fate of a continent before the day even warmed up.
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Jon Lake, david-donald-john-lake |
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Encyclopedia of World Military Aircraft
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Lloyd C. Gardner
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Killing Machine : The American Presidency in the Age of Drone Warfare
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With Obama's election to the presidency in 2008, many believed the United States had entered a new Obama came into office with high expectations that he would end the war in Iraq and initiate a new foreign policy that would reestablish American values and the United States' leadership role in the world.In this shattering new assessment, historian Lloyd C. Gardner argues that, despite cosmetic changes, Obama has simply built on the expanding power base of presidential power that reaches back across decades and through multiple administrations.The new president ended the “enhanced interrogation” policy of the Bush administration but did not abandon the concept of preemption. Obama withdrew from Iraq but has institutionalized drone warfare―including the White House's central role in selecting targets. What has come into view, Gardner argues, is the new face of American presidential high–tech, secretive, global, and lethal.Killing Machine skillfully narrates the drawdown in Iraq, the counterinsurgency warfare in Afghanistan, the rise of the use of drones, and targeted assassinations from al-Awlaki to Bin Laden―drawing from the words of key players in these actions as well as their major public critics. With unparalleled historical perspective, Gardner's book is the new touchstone for understanding not only the Obama administration but the American presidency itself.
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Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl |
Viking
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Going Solo
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Recommendation: Going Solo is an extraordinary account of Dahl's life in the Royal Air Force that would intrigue history enthusiasts. Readers would appreciate Dahl's tenacity and daring spirit while combating danger, which parallels with his literary pieces, making it a must-read.
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Cornelia Funke, Guillermo del Toro |
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Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun
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If you're fascinated by tales that seamlessly weave the rich tapestry of folklore into the stark threads of real-world history, "Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun" beckons. Guillermo del Toro's creation offers an escape not just into fantasy, but an exploration of the human heart amidst the savagery of war. As Ofelia's story unfolds, you’ll find yourself rooting for her innocence amidst the darkest of realities, losing yourself in the labyrinthine blend of the magical and the all-too-real.
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William E. Peacock
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Corporate Combat : Application of Military Strategy and Tactics to Business Competition
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Recommendation: Corporate Combat offers an insightful and unique perspective on how to apply military strategies to business competition. The book draws parallels between war and corporate battles, showcasing similarities in strategy and tactics. William Peacock's writing is concise and engaging, making the book an easy read for anyone interested in gaining a competitive edge in the business world.
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T.H. Breen
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Hill
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American Insurgents, American Patriots - The Revolution Of The People
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Before there could be a revolution, there was a rebellion; before patriots, there were insurgents. Challenging and displacing decades of received wisdom, T. H. Breen's strikingly original book explains how ordinary Americans―most of them members of farm families living in small communities―were drawn into a successful insurgency against imperial authority. A few celebrated figures in the Continental Congress do not make for a revolution. It requires tens of thousands of ordinary men and women willing to sacrifice, kill, and be killed. Breen not only gives the history of these ordinary Americans but, drawing upon a wealth of rarely seen documents, restores their primacy to American independence. Mobilizing two years before the Declaration of Independence, American insurgents in all thirteen colonies concluded that resistance to British oppression required organized violence against the state. They channeled popular rage through elected committees of safety and observation, which before 1776 were the heart of American resistance. American Insurgents, American Patriots is the stunning account of the insurgency that led to the nation's founding.
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Sadie Jones, the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of The Outcast , returns with an ambitious, richly imagined novel that confirms her place in the literary firmament.A passionate and beautifully written tale of personal loss in the midst of war in late 1950s Cyprus, Small Wars raises important questions that are just as relevant today.What happens when everything a man believes in — the army, his country, his marriage — begins to crumble? Hal Treherne is a young British soldier on the brink of a brilliant career. Transferred to Cyprus to defend the colony, Hal takes his wife, Clara, and their daughters with him. But Hal is pulled into atrocities that take him further from Clara, a betrayal that is only one part of a shocking personal crisis to come. Small Wars is a searing, unforgettable novel from a writer at the height of her powers.
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Ruta Sepetys
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Between Shades of Gray
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Lina is just like any other fifteen-year-old Lithuanian girl in 1941. She paints, she draws, she gets crushes on boys. Until one night when Soviet officers barge into her home, tearing her family from the comfortable life they've known. Separated from her father, forced onto a crowded and dirty train car, Lina, her mother, and her young brother slowly make their way north, crossing the Arctic Circle, to a work camp in the coldest reaches of Siberia. Here they are forced, under Stalin's orders, to dig for beets and fight for their lives under the cruelest of conditions.Lina finds solace in her art, meticulously—and at great risk—documenting events by drawing, hoping these messages will make their way to her father's prison camp to let him know they are still alive. It is a long and harrowing journey, spanning years and covering 6,500 miles, but it is through incredible strength, love, and hope that Lina ultimately survives. Between Shades of Gray is a novel that will steal your breath and capture your heart.
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Suraya Sadeed
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Virago
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Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse: The True Story of a Woman Who Risked Everything to Bring Hope to Afghanistan
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Suraya Sadeed's memoir is a heart-stirring account that takes you through the life of a courageous woman who turned her personal loss into a beacon of hope for many in Afghanistan. If you're drawn to extraordinary tales of human resilience and the transformative power of education and compassion, you'll find her journey both enlightening and inspiring. This book is more than a memoir, it's a call to action that leaves an indelible mark.
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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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John Parker
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The Gurkhas - The Inside Story Of The World's Most Feared Soldiers
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Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere threat of their kukri knives has put the fear of God into opposing forces throughout the world. John Parker's book is a fascinating testimony to the Gurkhas - a fighting force that stands dramatically apart in British military history.
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Michael Morpurgo
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Listen to the Moon
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The stunning new novel of World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. May, 1915. Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies - injured, thirsty, lost…and with absolutely no memory of who she is, or how she came to be there. She can say only one word: Lucy. Where has she come from? Is she a mermaid, the victim of a German U-boat, or even - as some islanders suggest - a German spy…? Only one thing is for sure: she loves music and moonlight, and it is when she listens to the gramophone that the glimmers of the girl she once was begin to appear. WW1 is raging, suspicion and fear are growing, and Alfie and Lucy are ever more under threat. But as we begin to see the story of Merry, a girl boarding a great ship for a perilous journey across the ocean, another melody enters the great symphony - and the music begins to resolve…A beautiful tour de force of family, love, war and forgiveness, this is a major new novel from the author of PRIVATE PEACEFUL - in which what was once lost may sometimes be found, washed up again on the shore…
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Dominic Tierney
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How We Fight : Crusades, Quagmires, and the American Way of War
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Americans love war. We've never run from a fight. Our triumphs from the American Revolution to World War II define who we are as a nation and a people.Americans hate war. Our leaders rush us into conflicts without knowing the facts or understanding the consequences. Korea, Vietnam, and now Iraq and Afghanistan define who we are as a nation and a people.How We Fight explores the extraordinary doublemindedness with which Americans approach war, and reveals the opposing mindsets that have governed our responses throughout the "crusade" tradition-our grand quests to defend democratic values and overthrow tyrants; and the "quagmire" tradition-our resistance to the work of nation-building and its inevitable cost in dollars and American lives.How can one nation be so split? Studying conflicts from the Civil War to the present, Dominic Tierney has created a secret history of American foreign policy and a frank and insightful look at how Americans respond to the ultimate challenge. And he shows how success is possible. His innovative model for tackling the challenges of modern war can mean longstanding victory in Iraq and Afghanistan, by rediscovering a lost American warrior tradition.
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This beautiful anthology collects favorite extracts, poems and images to create one of the most diverse and representative anthologies ever published on World War I, with previously lesser-heard voices (Punjabi soldiers, children's experiences and animal tales) brought to life by famous figures. Poems, short stories, personal letters, newspaper articles, scripts, photographs and paintings are just some of the elements of this astonishing collection. Among the many contributors are Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, Miranda Hart, Jacqueline Wilson, Anthony Horowitz, Eoin Colfer, Antony Beevor, Emma Thompson, David Almond, Dr. Rowan Williams, Richard Curtis, Joanna Lumley, Raymond Briggs, Shami Chakrabarti and Sir Tony Robinson.
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Richard Holmes
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Carlton
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Imperial War Museum : The Second World War in Photographs
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Interest in the greatest military conflict of all time has never been stronger. Written by leading military historian Richard Holmes, the book presents the photographs in year-by-year chapters, covering every theatre of operations. Dramatic, hard hitting and intensely moving, this is a unique visual testament to the millions of men and women who lost their lives in the war, and a reminder to today's generations of both the heroism and horror of global conflict.
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Mcgraw
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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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Steve Perry
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Bantam
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
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Luke, Leia, Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian face danger at every turn and must use every weapon and resource at their disposal to confront the combined forces of Black Sun and the Empire. Vadar faces a battle of his own, against a villain every bit as evil as the Dark Lord of the Sith himself.
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Anthony Eaton
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Woolshed
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Into White Silence
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Into White Silence is a gripping tale of the horrific journey of the twenty-eight trapped men aboard the Exploration Vessel RAVEN in the Antarctic ice-pack. It showcases the disastrous outcomes of ambition and madness, besides capturing the beauty of Antarctica. If you enjoy reading dramatic tales and true-life accounts of survival, this book is a must-read!
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Wilborn Hampton
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Candlewick
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September 11, 2001
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This book would be a good choice for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the 9/11 attacks. Through the personal accounts of the people involved and powerful imagery, readers will be transported to the day that shook the world. This book will leave a lasting impact on readers and help them reflect on the importance of unity and empathy in times of crisis.
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Noam Chomsky
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Penguin
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Hegemony or Survival : America's Quest for Global Dominance
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Hegemony or Survival
is Noam Chomsky's essential polemic on American foreign policy.Noam Chomsky, the world's foremost intellectual activist, presents an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow.From the funding of repressive regimes to the current 'war on terror', from the toppling of governments opposing its beliefs to the invasion of Iraq, America pursues its global strategy no matter what the cost. With the rigour and insight that have made him our most important unraveller of accredited lies, Noam Chomsky reveals the truth and the true motives behind America's quest for dominance - and seeks also to show how the world may yet step back from the brink.'A devastating history of American foreign policy since 1945 as well as a dissection of the current "war on terror"' Tim Adams, Observer'Anybody who thinks about American foreign policy has to read and contemplate Hegemony or Survival' Independent'One of the radical heroes of our age. A towering intellect' GuardianNoam Chomsky is the author of numerous bestselling political books, including Hegemony or Survival, Failed States, Interventions, What We Say Goes, Hopes and Prospects, How the World Works and Occupy, all of which are published by Hamish Hamilton/Penguin.
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Robert Westall
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Heinemann
Educational
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The Machine Gunners
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Set on Tyneside in World War II, this is one of a series offering classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. A German Heinkel bomber has been shot down, and someone has managed to get away with a machine gun and all its ammunition from the crashed plane.
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John M. Newman
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Warner
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JFK and Vietnam: Deception, Intrigue, and the Struggle for Power
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Diving into "JFK and Vietnam" immerses you in the riveting power dynamics of the Kennedy administration. Its analysis on how advisors possibly influenced, or even manipulated, the course of events leading to war paints a picture of political intrigue you might find gripping. If you’re fascinated by what goes on behind the closed doors of power, this is a thought-provoking read that sheds light on a critical period in American history.
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Samuel E. Finer
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Peregrine/penguin
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The Man On Horseback
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The role of the military in a society raises a number of issues: How much separation should there be between a civil government and its army? Should the military be totally subordinate to the polity? Or should the armed forces be allowed autonomy in order to provide national security? In our times, the dangers of military dictatorships have become clear, but developing countries often lack the administrative ability and societal unity to keep the state functioning in an orderly and economically feasible manner without pronounced militaristic intervention.
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Frank Hammond, Ida Mae Hammond |
Impact
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Pigs in the Parlour
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Frank Hammond explains the practical application of the ministry of deliverance, patterned after the ministry of Jesus Christ. He presents information on such topics The Hammonds also present a categorized list of 53 Demonic Groupings , including various behavior patterns and addictions. And they include testimonies of deliverance throughout the book including Pride, Witchcraft, Nervousness, Stubborness, Defiance, Mental Illness and more.With over 1.5 million copies in print worldwide, and translated into more than a dozen languages, Pigs in the Parlor remains the authoritative book on the subject of deliverance.
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Martin Gilbert
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Random
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Churchill: A Life
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If history fascinates you, particularly the intricacies of political leadership during tumultuous times, then "Churchill: A Life" could be an enlightening read. Martin Gilbert crafts a narrative that's both intimate and grand, pulling from personal letters and vivid recollections. It's as much about the man as it is about the monumental events he shaped and witnessed. This biography will draw you into the complex world of a leader who navigated through war and peace with a distinctive tenacity and wit.
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Paul Greengrass, Peter Wright |
Viking
Penguin
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Spycatcher : The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer
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From the earliest days of electronic surveillance to the height of the Cold War, Wright was at the center of the action in Mi5, Britain's counterespionage service.
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Konrad H. Jarausch
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Princeton
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Out of Ashes : A New History of Europe in the Twentieth Century
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Out of Ashes is a comprehensive and gripping account of Europe's history in the 20th century. It delves into the optimism at the beginning of the century, the devastation of two world wars and the Holocaust, and the eventual rise of democracy and peace. The author provides a balanced view of the paradox of European modernity and how it led to both destruction and progress. This book would be an excellent choice for history enthusiasts who want to gain a deeper understanding of Europe's tumultuous past.