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Stephanie Milton
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Scholastic
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Minecraft: Combat Handbook (Updated Edition): An Official Mojang Book
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This book is a must-read for all Minecraft enthusiasts who want to dominate the game. With updated stats, expert tips, and brand-new content, including strategies for building forts, crafting weapons, and defeating enemies, it offers invaluable guidance to become a skilled Minecraft warrior. Written by Stephanie Milton and endorsed by the game's creators, it's a comprehensive resource that will help you survive and conquer the challenges of the game. Get ready to level up your combat skills and emerge victorious in the world of Minecraft!
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Mario Puzo
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January
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2009
Six Graves to Munich
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In the final days of the Second World War, Michael Rogan, an American intelligence officer, is tortured by a group of seven senior Gestapo officers who need to discover the secrets he alone can give them. Ten years later, recovered from the appalling injuries he suffered and determined to revenge the death of his wife at the hands of the same men, he begins a quest to track down and kill each one of his tormentors. Dark, violent and graphic, this is an addictive thriller about how far one man will go to exact his own justice.
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The thrilling story of the second great moghul emperor, whose fatal flaws threatened everything his dynasty had fought for
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Khe Sanh : Siege in the Clouds: An Oral History
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If you're drawn to the raw and vivid experiences of soldiers, "Khe Sanh: Siege in the Clouds" will immerse you in the gritty reality of warfare. The nearly one hundred firsthand accounts provide a deeply personal journey through one of the Vietnam War's most intense battles, engaging you in a way that history books often miss. It's a powerful homage to the endurance and spirit of the American soldiers involved.
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SPECIAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION with exclusive extra behind-the-scenes material from the authorIt is 1939. In Nazi Germany, the country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier - and will become busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, and this is her first act of book thievery. So begins Liesel's love affair with books and words, and soon she is stealing from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library . . . wherever there are books to be found.But these are dangerous times, and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, nothing will ever be the same again.In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.Now a major film from Twentieth-Century Fox starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson.
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K.W. Jeter
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Worlds
Bounty Hunter Wars 02 : Slave Ship
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He's both feared and admired, respected and despised. Boba Fett is the galaxy's most successful bounty hunter. Now he finds himself the hunted in the oldest game of all: survival of the fittest.
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Concluding the trilogy that started with the bestselling memoir First They Killed My Father , Loung Ung describes her college experience and her first steps into adulthood, revealing her struggle to reconcile with her past while moving forward towards happiness. After the violence of the Khmer Rouge and the difficult assimilation experience of a refugee, Loung’s daily struggle to keep darkness, anger, and depression at bay will finally find two unexpected allies: the empowering call of activism, and the redemptive power of love. Lulu in the Sky is the story of Loung’s journey to a Cambodian village to reconnect with her mother’s spirit; to a vocation that will literally allow her to heal the landscape of her birth; and to the transformative influence of a supportive marriage to a loving man.
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Dan Snow
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Harper
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Death or Victory: The Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire
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For those drawn to the pivotal moments in global history, "Death or Victory" presents a detailed and dynamic account of the vital year 1759. Dan Snow's intricate narrative stitches together the ambitious military maneuvers and the human struggle, not only capturing the strategic genius of General James Wolfe but also painting a vivid picture of the hardships that shaped an empire. If you're intrigued by warfare, political power shifts, or the sheer scale of human endurance, this book will resonate with your curiosity.
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Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway |
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We Were Soldiers Once...And Young
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Each year, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps selects one book that he believes is both relevant and timeless for reading by all Marines. The Commandant's choice for 1993 was We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young .In November 1965, some 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-Ray and Albany constituted one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War.How these men persevered--sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up--makes a vivid portrait of war at its most inspiring and devastating. General Moore and Joseph Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders. This devastating account rises above the specific ordeal it chronicles to present a picture of men facing the ultimate challenge, dealing with it in ways they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlier. It reveals to us, as rarely before, man's most heroic and horrendous endeavor.
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The Beautiful Assassin is a thrilling historical fiction novel that highlights the remarkable journey of Tat'yana Levchenko, a Russian sniper-turned-spy, during World War II. It is a great read for history buffs who enjoy action and espionage, and the book elegantly captures Tat'yana's courage and love for her country and people, and the emotional struggles she faces as she defies conventions and risks everything to protect her loved ones and turn the tide of the war. Readers will be impressed by the female protagonist's indomitable spirit and the unique perspective the book gives on the war effort from a Russian point of view.
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Steve Perry, Michael Reaves |
Random
House
Worlds
Star Wars Medstar 1 : Battle Surgeons
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This book would be a great read for Star Wars fans who are interested in the less glamorous aspects of intergalactic conflict. The book's most unique feature is that it portrays the medical professionals who work tirelessly to heal the wounded soldiers in a war zone, making it a compelling read with a distinctive angle on the Star Wars universe.
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Riccardo Burchielli, Nathan Fox, Brian Wood |
Vertigo
Dmz : Friendly Fire - Vol 04
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Presents the adventures of aspiring photojournalist, Matty Roth, as he lands his dream job following a veteran war correspondant covering the second American civil war as they go into Manhattan, the heart of the DMZ.
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Marjolijn De Jager, Theo Coster |
St.
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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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Stuart Griffin, Paul D. Williams, Alex J. Bellamy |
Polity
Understanding Peacekeeping
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This book is recommended for students and scholars of peace and conflict studies, security studies, and international relations. It provides a thorough analysis of the theories, practices, and politics of peacekeeping operations, using historical and contemporary case studies. Its unique feature is its evaluation of the changing characteristics of the contemporary environment in which peacekeepers operate, what role peace operations play in wider processes of global politics, and the major challenges facing today's peacekeepers.
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Writing with access to thousands of recently released official documents, new interviews & perspectives coming from a decade of research & reflection, Anthony Summers & Robbyn Swan deliver the 1st panoramic, authoritative look at 9/11. For many Americans, 9/11/2001, is the darkest date in the nation's history. What exactly happened? Could it have been prevented? How & why did so much acrimony & bad information arise from the ashes of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon & a Pennsylvania field? What remains unresolved? What is certain: Discord & dissent continue to this day. Beginning with the 1st brutal actions of the hijackers of American Airlines Flight 11, The Eleventh Day tracks the sequence of events & introduces the players: pilots, terrorists, passengers & those who died on the ground. Drawing on previously classified records & raw transcripts, Summers & Swan investigate the response of President Bush & the military that day, & the failure to intercept the hijacked airliners. They document the untruths told afterward by US officials &, as counterpoint, consider the contentions of the 9/11 Truth movement. With meticulous research, they examine the personalities of those behind the onslaught, analyze their motives & expose the US intelligence blunders preceding the attacks. They note how afterward--without good evidence--the Bush administration tried to link 9/11 to Iraq. Finally, they confront the question the 9/11 Commission's report blurred: Were the terrorists backed by powerful figures in a foreign nation long viewed as a friend? Riveting, revelatory, thoroughly sourced & complete with extensive endnotes, The Eleventh Day is the essential one-volume work on a pivotal event.
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Stephen E. Ambrose
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Atheneum
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The Good Fight : How World War II Was Won
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Stephen E. Ambrose, one of the finest historians of our time, has written an extraordinary chronicle of World War II for young readers.From Japanese warplanes soaring over Pearl Harbor, dropping devastation from the sky, to the against-all-odds Allied victory at Midway, to the Battle of the Bulge during one of the coldest winters in Europe's modern history, to the tormenting decision to bomb Nagasaki and Hiroshima with atomic weapons, The Good Fight brings the most horrific—and most heroic—war in history to a new generation in a way that's never been done before.In addition to Ambrose's accounts of major events during the war, personal anecdotes from the soldiers who were fighting on the battlefields, manning the planes, commanding the ships—stories of human triumph and tragedy—bring the war vividly to life.Highlighting Ambrose's narrative are spectacular color and black-and-white photos, and key campaign and battlefield maps. Stephen E. Ambrose's singular ability to take complex and multifaceted information and get right to its essence makes The Good Fight the best book on World War II for kids.
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Diana Preston
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Berkley
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Boxer Rebellion : The Dramatic Story of China's War on Foreigners that Shook the World in the Summ er of 1900
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This book provides a rich account of the Boxer Rebellion and its impact on the world, with a balanced take on the perspectives of both the Chinese and the foreigners involved. It is a great read for anyone interested in the clash between different cultures and ideologies, and how this clash can sometimes lead to violent extremism and tragic consequences. The author's extensive research and engaging writing style make this book a page-turner, despite its length and complexity.
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graydon-carter
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Time
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What We've Lost
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How the Bush administration has curtailed our freedoms, mortgaged our economy, ravaged our environment and damaged our standing in the world - an impassioned lament by the editor of Vanity Fair.
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Hans Peter Richter, Edite Kroll |
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Friedrich
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"Superb, sensitive, honest and compelling . . . a simple but terrifying tale of the destruction of a single Jewish family."-- The New York TimesWinner of the Mildred L. Batchelder AwardHis best friend thought Friedrich was lucky. His family had a good home and enough money, and in Germany in the early 1930s, many were unemployed. But when Hitler came to power, things began to change. Friedrich was expelled from school, and then his mother died and his father was deported. For Friedrich was Jewish.
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Don Mann
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Back
Bay
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Inside Seal Team Six : My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors
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Recommended for those interested in military memoirs and the highly trained world of special forces. This book delivers an up-to-date, comprehensive narrative of SEAL Team 6 and their rigorous training and operations around the world. Don Mann's personal account of his time in the SEALS and his missions with the elite warriors of SEAL Team 6 brings to life the secretive and highly skilled world of America's most elite fighting force.
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Peter Wright, Paul Greengrass |
William
Heinemann
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Spycatcher: The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer
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Recommendation: Spycatcher is a thrilling firsthand account of the inner workings of espionage and surveillance. Peter Wright's experience as a senior intelligence officer provides unique insights into the world of espionage and makes for an exciting and informative read. Readers interested in the Cold War and intelligence operations will find this book particularly fascinating.
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Marie Rutkoski
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Square
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The Winner's Kiss
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The Winner's Kiss is a beautiful and heart-wrenching conclusion to the Winner's trilogy. Fans of the series will adore the complex relationships and unexpected plot twists that deliver a satisfying ending. Rutkoski's beautiful prose helps to bring the war-torn world to life, making it impossible to put down until the final page.
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Eugene Rohan
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The Arabs : A History
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The history of the Arab world is a story of colonization, war and resistance but also rich creativity, encompassing a diverse area from Morocco to Iraq. Eugene Rogan's accalimed book traces five hundred years of tumultuous history, from the Ottoman conquests to today's world, drawing on accounts of politicians, poets, intellectuals and ordinary people to tell this story through the eyes of the Arab men and women who lived it.
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Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl |
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Going Solo
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This book is for those who are fascinated with Dahl's life as an adult, and enjoy reading about travel, war and thriving in different cultures. Going Solo provides a rare insight into Dahl's personal experiences, and is written with his signature wit and charm. Readers will be captivated by Dahl's tales of adventure, bravery and unexpected twists of fate.
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Franz Kurowski
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Military
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Deadlock Before Mcow
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- This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts who crave untold stories of World War II. The author, Franz Kurowski, masterfully combines first-person accounts and never-before-published documentation to provide a gripping narrative of the lesser-known attempt by the Red Army to cut off German panzer formations before Moscow. With vivid details and a focus on the Battle of Velikie Luki, this book shines a light on a critical turning point in the Russian front campaign, showcasing the immense sacrifices made by both sides. Get ready for an intense and eye-opening journey through history.
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Bernard Brodie
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Pearson
War and Politics
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Recommendation: "War and Politics" provides a thought-provoking and reflective view on the nature of war as it examines the relationship between military affairs and statecraft. This book will be a great read for those interested in understanding the causes and consequences of war and its place in international politics. Bernard Brodie's work provides a unique perspective on theories about war, "vital interests", nuclear weapons, and strategy through his analysis of wars from the past century, including World Wars I and II, Korea, and Vietnam.
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Alexander C. Irvine
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Transformers: Exodus : The Official History of the War for Cybertron
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For twenty-five years the colossal battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime has captivated Transformers fans around the world. Now, for the first time, here is the thrilling saga of Optimus and Megatron before they were enemies, before they arrived on Earth, before they even knew each other.On the caste-bound planet of Cybertron, Megatron, an undefeated gladiator, gives voice to the unspoken longings of the oppressed masses—and opens the mind of Orion Pax, an insignificant data clerk who will become Optimus Prime. What happens between Orion Pax and Megatron forever changes the destiny of all Transformers. This gripping, action-packed novel reveals all the loyalties and treacheries, trust and betrayals, deadly violence and shining ideals, as well as the pivotal roles played by other well-known characters.Discover how meek disciple Orion Pax becomes the fearless leader Optimus Prime; follow the tantalizing clues about the lost Matrix of Leadership and the lore surrounding it; find out why the two allies fighting a corrupt regime suddenly turn on each other, and what triggers their epic war. Exodus provides everything fans ever wanted to know about one of the fiercest rivalries of all time. Transformers © 2011 Hasbro Inc. HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters, are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.
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Jonathan Crown
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Sirius: The Story of a Little Dog Who Changed the World
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"Sirius" is a poignant blend of historical fiction and whimsy that paints a tale from a four-legged perspective. As you follow the adventures of this spirited dog navigating monumental events, you begin to see history through an unexpectedly touching and playful lens. The book taps into themes of loyalty and the enduring spirit of love during dark times, making it an uplifting read amidst the historical backdrop it's set against.
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Philip Hensher
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Knopf
The Mulberry Empire, Or, The Two Virtuous Journeys Of The Amir Dost Mohammed Khan
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In the spring of 1839, some fifty thousand British forces entered Afghanistan with “the full pomp of Empire,” possessed of the certainty that they would replace the Amir with someone less hostile toward their ally, the King of the Punjab. Three years later, a single British horseman rode out of the Afghan mountains into India—the sole survivor of the original vast contingent. The Mulberry Empire is the magnificently told story of this conflict—of the events that surrounded it, of the politics and people on both sides, of the passions and pride that led to the destruction of the British and the triumph of the Afghans.At the center: Alexander Burnes—a British explorer who ventures into the fabled city of Kabul, befriends the all-powerful Amir, and returns to England a hero. The bearer of amazing stories, he is unwitting emissary to and from both nations, neither of which can see how his impressions will change their worlds. And there is Bella Garraway, whose upper-class, predictable life will be wholly undone—leaving her with nothing, and then everything—when her path crosses Burnes’s. Around them, a superbly wrought cast of characters: English, Russian, Indian, Afghan, Persian—a shifting universe of men and women, the powerful and the pawns, caught in a vortex of history.Spanning a decade and moving between London and Calcutta, St. Petersburg and Kabul, The Mulberry Empire is a brilliant synthesis of fact and imagination, as rich in the details of history and place as it is in the complexities and drama of human nature. It is an unexpectedly timely, masterful novel of fidelity and dreams, belief and chance, an epic of empires built and lost, and built again.
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"How I Live Now" is a coming-of-age story that explores love, loss, and survival amid war and chaos. The book is written in a unique and captivating style, with the main character's raw and honest narration drawing readers in. It's a compelling read for those who love stories about resilience, family, and unexpected romance.
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Trevor N. Dupuy
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A Genius for War : The German Army and General Staff, 1807-1945
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It is often agreed that militarism, the aggressive policy of arming nations, was a chief cause of the wars of the twentieth century between forces loyal to Germany and those loyal to Britain. In a very comprehensive study across 150 years, Colonel T. N. Dupuy uses his experience in the US Army to explain the manoeuvrings and characters behind German warfare in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It is the General Staff who influence the performance of the Army, institutionalising military excellence in direct and indirect ways. Colonel Dupuy begins with the Prussian generals of the 1800s including Frederick the Great, and then tells of the alliance between Prussia and Germany in the aftermath of the German victory in the Franco-Prussian War. Colonel Dupuy goes on to write excellently about the two generals named Moltke, uncle and nephew, who steered the German army from the nineteenth to the twentieth centuries. He extols the military virtues of the man whose idea it was to invade France by using the neutrality of Belgium, von Schlieffen, whose plan seemed so brilliant before Britain saw through it during World War I. Following the Treaty of Versailles, which led to the resignations of Groener and the ascendancy of Hindenburg to President, Germany was saved from dissolution and civil war by the brilliant Seeckt. The rise of the National Socialist party, headed by the charismatic Adolf Hitler, made rearmament a pillar of their policies. The story ends with the offensives of World War II and the lessons historians and military strategists can learn from them. This book is a detailed study of the goings-on in the committee rooms and at the frontline of the nation which had in modern times a genius for war. Praise for Trevor Dupuy: “Superb...enthralling...highly recommended.” — Library Journal “Concise, well-written...a wide selection of paintings and photographs and excellent maps...aid in understanding the complexities of strategy and following the action.” — The New York Times Colonel T. N. Dupuy (1916-1995) commanded American forces during World War II, serving in Burma and China, before becoming a professor and military historian at Harvard University and then on to Ohio State University. Together with his father, he wrote the textbook Military Heritage of America which has for half a century been used widely as a teaching aid. His other books include Brave Men and Great Captains and a series of Military Lives which focussed on great war leaders from Alexander the Great to Winston Churchill. He pioneered the Quantified Judgment Method of Analysis to use the lessons of past combat for today, established the Dupuy Institute for that very purpose, and often appeared on television as a pundit, giving his opinion on contemporary combats. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
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Bestselling author Orson Scott Card brings to life a new chapter in the saga of Ender's Earth.Earth and its society have been changed irrevocably in the aftermath of Ender Wiggin's victory over the Formics. The unity forced upon the warring nations by an alien enemy has shattered. Nations are rising again, seeking territory and influence, and most of all, seeking to control the skills and loyalty of the children from the Battle School.But one person has a better idea. Peter Wiggin, Ender's older, more ruthless, brother, sees that any hope for the future of Earth lies in restoring a sense of unity and purpose. And he has an irresistible call on the loyalty of Earth's young warriors. With Bean at his side, the two will reshape our future.Here is the continuing story of Bean and Petra, and the rest of Ender's Dragon Army, as they take their places in the new government of Earth.
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Spy Files: Secret Agents
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Part of the 'Spy Files' series, this book stealthily slips into the shadows, exposing the tricks and techniques of agents, the classified operations of the secret services, and the weapons and gadgets they use.
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John Richard Alden
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Harpercollins
The American Revolution, 1775-83
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Discusses major battles, campaigns, and leaders as well as political, economic, and cultural conditions in the colonies
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If the echoes of history and the raw intensity of young, forbidden love intrigue you, "In Memoriam" could be a profound experience. Alice Winn artfully weaves the grim realities of World War I with the emotional turbulence of unspoken affection between two friends. Your encounter with this book may resonate deeply, with its poignant exploration of societal constraints and the harrowing cost of war on personal lives.
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Diana Preston
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Corgi
Before the Fall-Out : From Marie Curie To Hiroshima
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A history of the Atomic Bomb from Marie Curie to Hiroshima.“I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”— Oppenheimer quoting the Bhagavad Gita after witnessing the successful demonstration of the atom bomb.The bomb, which killed an estimated 140,000 civilians in Hiroshima and destroyed the countryside for miles around, was one of the defining moments in world history. That mushroom cloud cast a terrifying shadow over the contemporary world and continues to do so today. But how could this have happened? What led to the creation of such a weapon of mass destruction?From the moment scientists contemplated the destructive potential of splitting the atom, the role of science changed. Ethical and moral dilemmas faced all those who realized the implications of their research. Before the Fall-Out charts the chain of events from Marie Curie’s scientific breakthrough through the many colourful characters such as Einstein, Robert Oppenheimer and Lord Rutherford, whose discoveries contributed to the bomb.The story of the atomic bomb spans 50 years of prolific scientific innovation, turbulent politics, foreign affairs and world-changing history. Through personal stories of exile, indecision and soul-searching, to charges of collaboration, spying and deceit, Diana Preston presents the human side of an unstoppable programme with a lethal outcome.From the Hardcover edition.
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If you're intrigued by the intersection of history, economics, and adventure, "Spice Islands" could captivate you. The book unlocks the past of the spice trade, an industry that shaped the modern world in profound ways. Its blend of romance and historical detail might just spice up your knowledge of global trade and its longstanding impact.
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Chanrithy Him
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W
W
Norton
&
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When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge : A Memoir
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A survivor of the Cambodian genocide recounts a childhood in Cambodia, where rudimentary labor camps filled with death and illness were the norm and modern technology, such as cars and electricity, no longer existed. 15,000 first printing.
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Saul David
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Penguin
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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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Joel Shepherd
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Hachette
Australia
Haven
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Haven is a great read for fans of stories that involve survival, betrayal, and family drama. In this book, readers are taken on a journey through the world of Saalshen as the serrin people fight for survival against the Army of the Regent Arrosh. The story is packed with action, drama, and complex characters that will keep readers hooked until the very end. The most unique feature of this book is the way it explores the themes of survival and betrayal, making for a captivating read.
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Peter Ratcliffe
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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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C.A. Chandraprema
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Ranjan
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Gota's War: The Crushing of Tamil Tiger Terrorism in Sri Lanka
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This book tells the story of the war between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Government of Sri Lanka in the context of the wider political conflict which began in 1956, with the introduction of Sinhala as the official language of the island. In January 2008, the FBI ranked the LTTE as the world's deadliest terrorist organization outranking even Al Qaeda. Yet by May 2009, the LTTE military organization lay completely annihilated by President Mahinda Rajapaksha's government. At the center of it all, coordinating the war effort with the armed forces, stood the President's brother and Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa - soldier turned IT professional turned public servant. This is the story of how a small island nation turned the tide after a 30 year war, with a terrorist organization which not only had armed militants but also an air force and navy wing. It is the first time in recent history where a terrorist organization was eliminated and how it happened.
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Kathy Tyers
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Bantam
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Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura
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The day after Luke Skywalker's climactic battle with Emperor Palpatine and the sacrifice of his father, Darth Vader, who died saving Luke's life, Luke helpsrecover an Imperial drone ship bearing a startling message intended for the Emperor. It is a distress signal from the far-off Imperial outpost of Bakura which is under attack by an alien invasion force, the Ssi-ruuk. Leia sees a rescue mission as an opportunity to achieve a diplomatic victory for the RebelAlliance, even if it means fighting alongside former Imperials. But Luke receives a vision from Obi-Wan Kenobi revealing that the stakes are even the invasion at Bakura threatens everything the Rebels have won at such great cost.
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Orson Scott Card
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Tor
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Shadow of the Giant
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Julian Delphiki grew up being called Bean, because he was so very small as a child. But within that tiny body was a mental giant. He was the smallest and youngest student at the Battle School, but he became Ender Wiggin's right hand.Since then he has grown to be a power on Earth. He serves the Hegemon in the terrible wars that have followed Ender's defeat of the alien empire attacking Earth. But within his genetically modified body is a ticking time bomb - Bean has never stopped growing; from the tiny, brilliant strategist, he has grown to be a giant in body as well as mind. Soon, he will not be able to survive in the gravity of his home world.Soon, he will have to make a terrible choice.
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Winston S. Churchill
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Bloomsbury
Academic
The World Crisis. Volume I 1911-1914 - Bloomsbury Revelations
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If you're keen on history, especially that of World War I, "The World Crisis" by Sir Winston Churchill is not to be missed. Churchill, with his direct involvement in the events, offers a perspective that's both authoritative and deeply personal. His narrative weaves together political maneuverings and military tactics, providing an insider's look that not only educates but also fascinates.
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Alan Dean Foster
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Arrow
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Star Wars: The Approaching Storm
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In the years since the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the Republic has continued to crumble and, more and more, the Jedi are needed to help the galactic government maintain order. As Star Wars: Episode II opens, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have just returned from a mission on a world called Ansion. Written by beloved Star Wars veteran Alan Dean Foster, and starring a new character from the Episode II, The Approaching Storm tells the story of that daring mission. The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge of joining the growing secessionist movement. The urban dwellers wish to expand into the prairies outside their cities - the ancestral territory of the fierce, independent Ansion nomads. If their demands are not met, they will secede - an act that could jump-start a chain reaction of withdrawal and rebellion by other worlds of the Republic. At the Chancellor's request, the Jedi Council sends two Jedi Knights, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli, to resolve the conflict and negotiate with the elusive nomads. Undaunted, Obi-Wan and Luminara, along with the their Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Barriss Offee, set out across the wilderness. Many perils lie waiting to trap them. The Jedi will have to fulfil near-impossible tasks, befriend wary strangers, and influence two great armies to complete their quest, stalked all the while by an enemy sworn to see the negotiations collapse and the mission fail.
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The U.S. Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual
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This book is a must-read for military personnel and historians who want to understand the challenges of insurgencies and counterinsurgencies. It provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of counterinsurgency warfare that emphasize adaptation, learning, and understanding local politics and customs. The manual also highlights the paradoxical and counterintuitive nature of counterinsurgency operations, making it a valuable tool for those dealing with modern warfare.
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John Boyne
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Random
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Children's
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Uk
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain
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When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.Quickly, Pierrot is taken under Hitler's wing, and is thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets and betrayal, from which he may never be able to escape.
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The D-day landings - the fate of 2.5 million men, 3000 landing craft and the entire future of Europe depends on the right weather conditions on the English Channel on a single day. A team of Allied scientists is charged with agreeing on an accurate forecast five days in advance. But is it even possible to predict the weather so far ahead? And what is the relationship between predictability and turbulence, one of the last great mysteries of modern physics? Wallace Ryman has devised a system that comprehends all of this - but he is a reclusive pacifist who stubbornly refuses to divulge his secrets. Henry Meadows, a young maths prodigy from the Met Office, is sent to Scotland to discover Ryman's system and apply it to the Normandy landings. But turbulence proves more elusive than anyone could have imagined and events, like the weather, begin to spiral out of control.
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Steve Perry
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Spectra
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
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If you're a fan of the Star Wars universe, "Shadows of the Empire" is a must-read. This thrilling galactic adventure takes you on a journey that exposes a hidden criminal conspiracy lurking in the shadows of the empire. With a new and formidable villain who challenges Darth Vader, this book offers an exciting twist to the well-known saga. Get ready for a heart-pounding ride through the Star Wars universe!