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Report copyright infringementby John McCrae (Author), Andrew MacPhail (Author)John McCrae's "In Flanders Fields and Other Poems," stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit amidst the devastation of World War I. This collection, most famous for the iconic poem "In Flanders Fields," captures the raw emotion and somber realities of war through the eyes of a soldier and physician. Beyond the battlefields, McCrae's verses explore themes of love, loss, and remembrance, offering a glimpse i...

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Report copyright infringementby Theresia M. Quigley (Author)Liesel, her husband Willi and their three little girls are living in the Dutch East Indies, unaware that their lives are about to be forever changed by a conflict in their homeland which they had left many years earlier. Soon after World War ll breaks out in Europe Willi, a German, is arrested and interned by the Dutch. Overwhelmed by accounts of the German invasion of Holland, former friends in the Dutch Colony become enemies overni...

The Nathan Hale Boy's Club: D.K. Redmann's Marine Service Record

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Report copyright infringementby Duwayne K. Redmann (Author)The Nathan Hale Boy's Club is the personal US Marine Corps service record of the author, Duwayne K. Redmann. D.K. joined the Marines immediately after his high school graduation in June 1946 with a burning desire to fly and "see the world." At the same time in Washington D.C., Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal, (later named the very first Secretary of Defense) was recruiting members to join his Boy's Club, a clandestine group o...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Spevak (Author)Ernie Coleman survived the worst open-sea defeat in US Navy history. But he paid a price and buried the horrific memories for decades. In the manner of Mitch Albom's highly successful Tuesdays with Morrie, 22 Minutes is a searing account of a survivor coming to terms with an incident he had suppressed for sixty years and the writer who painstakingly put together the clues about what had happened. Author Jeff Spevak was confronted with a dile...

Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground

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Report copyright infringementby Marek Kohn (Author)The crime drama TV series Dope Girls, streaming now on Hulu, is based on this book.Set in post-World War I London, Dope Girls explores the rise of the city's underground nightlife.November 27, 1918, London. Just days after the end of the Great War, rising star Billie Carleton took to the stage for the last time. She was found dead the next day; the cause of death ruled to be a cocaine overdose.Within a few years, the story snowballed into a c...

The Real Ike: Eisenhower Fact and Fiction

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Mack Teasley (Author)Former deputy director of the Eisenhower Library and Museum dispels rumors, finds the truth behind the myths, and answers the most-asked questions about the thirty-fourth president, offering a picture of Ike as he's never been seen before.Was President Eisenhower really a good cook? What are on those secret Oval Office recordings? Did he really spend his free time painting? Are the rumors of his love affair true? And where did he get...

Misadventures with Coco-Oscar: A Conscript's Role in the Malayan Emergency

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Report copyright infringementby R. A. (Bram) Bramley (Author)How did a British teenager find himself involved in an undeclared and little-known war on the other side of the world? He accepted an offer he couldn't refuse: donating two years of his life defending the Queen's dominions, in his case, Malaya. It was called National Service. Based on his 1959 'Demob Diary' and the 62 letters he wrote home over 16 months, Misadventures with Coco-Oscar portrays life in a dysfunctional infantry battal...

Incidents and Trials in the Life of Rev. Eugenio Kincaid, the

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Report copyright infringementby Willis S. Webb (Author)Explore the remarkable life and tireless efforts of Rev. Eugenio Kincaid, a pivotal figure in 19th-century missionary work in Burma, through "Incidents and Trials in the Life of Rev. Eugenio Kincaid, the \"hero\" Missionary to Burma, 1830-1865." Written by Willis S. Webb, this biography chronicles Kincaid's experiences, challenges, and triumphs in spreading Christianity across a foreign land. From grappling with cultural differences to fa...

Kiwi Roots: The Making of a New Zealander

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Report copyright infringementby John Mullinder (Author)KIWI ROOTS is the story of a young Kiwi boy growing up in rugby-mad New Zealand at a time of increasing racial tensions and during the abrasive political climate of the turbulent Muldoon years of the 70s and early 80s when New Zealanders were split right down the middle.Young John is a trusting and somewhat gullible child who is frequently led astray by his older and trouble-prone brother. But he survives school and heads to university, a...

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Report copyright infringementby Bobby Samuel (Author)A tribute to the place that raised me, the people who shaped me, and the values that guide me.In the small town of Ralph, Alabama, everyone knows your name, and your story. For Bobby Samuel, growing up here wasn't just a childhood, it was a foundation. Through love, discipline, and the unshakable bonds of community, Ralph gave him the drive to dream big, the courage to face challenges, and the wisdom to carry those lessons into the world.Wi...

Prepare to Be Boarded: A Coast Guard's Remarkable Life

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Haley Prentice (Author)Meet America's maritime guardians-a military branch smaller than the New York City police department-each one on a mission to save lives and protect their country. Chief Warrant Officer Mark Prentice, a decades-long veteran, knows firsthand that the "Coasties" go out to sea in lethal weather that grounds helicopters. It's their job to disrupt transnational crime, fight terrorism, rescue shipwreck survivors, prevent cyber threats to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ernest Bruce Iwan-Mã1/4ller (Author)Explore the life and influence of Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, in Ernest Bruce Iwan-MÃ1/4ller's 'Lord Milner And South Africa.' This biography delves into Milner's pivotal role as a British statesman and colonial administrator in South Africa during a tumultuous period of its history. From his involvement in the Second Boer War to his efforts in post-war reconstruction, Milner's policies and actions significantly shape...

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Report copyright infringementby Martin D. Conyac (Author)In 2012 my wife and I planned an exciting and unanticipated "bucket list" hunting adventure to South Africa, which was basically inspired on an impulsive whim as the result of a fund-raising auction. Prior to the adventure there were several months of planning, culminating in our immersion into an unknown and mystical arena of challenge, patience, learning, and frustration, punctuated by achievement and joy. Our encounters with nature a...

Thirteen in Auschwitz: My Grandmother's Fight to Survive

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Meyerowitz Port (Author)While imprisoned in Auschwitz-Birkenau and Ravensbrück, 13-year-old Ruth Krautwirth maintains a sense of dignity even as she struggles to stay alive. As a grandmother, Ruth realizes she must tell her story. Her words, captured in letters to her granddaughter, convey her life story. It begins with the rise of antisemitism in Nazi Germany during her youth. Then, with vivid imagery and heartbreaking detail, Ruth describes the unfatho...

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Report copyright infringementby Jean A. Quaal (Author)Searching, When Songbirds Ceased to Sing shares what evolved when experiencing a traumatic year-long search for a missing aircraft and five occupants. It was October 28, 1974, when brothers-in-law and twin Engine Beechcraft 414K disappeared. The aircraft, serving as an air hearse was on a return flight from Gallup, NM. On board were a father and his two teenage daughters involved in a fatal car/train accident being transported to their hom...

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Report copyright infringementby Braxton R. Bailey (Author)Brack Bailey was a native of Advance in Davie County, NC and a graduate of Shady Grove High School. He was an outstanding athlete, catching the attention of Coach Joe Ferebee who offered Brack a baseball scholarship to attend Pfeiffer College. Brack served as Student Body President and earned All-State merit. He played with the Canadian-American Baseball League in 1959 and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1960 upon college gradua...

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Report copyright infringementby Stuart Dodgson Collingwood (Author) The life and letters of Lewis Carroll by Stuart Dodgson CollingwoodThe Dodgsons appear to have been for a long time connected with the north of England, and until quite recently a branch of the family resided at Stubb Hall, near Barnard Castle. In the early part of the last century a certain Rev. Christopher Dodgson held a living in Yorkshire. His son, Charles, also took Holy Orders, and was for some time tutor to a son of t...

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas W. Sims (Author)Although he produced over one hundred maps which were copied and reprinted hundreds of times over the course of more than a century, Giacomo Gastaldi (ca. 1500-1566) remains an understudied and somewhat enigmatic figure in the history of cartography. Giacomo Gastaldi Maps the World is the first monograph in any language devoted to the most important Italian cartographer of the sixteenth century, a man whose maps provided the first detail...

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Report copyright infringementby Bonnie L. Carroll (Author)Mr Carroll's book chronicles day by day events of they well known battle and gives the reader an insight of what went on in the minds of the soldiers that fought it. Being one of just a handful in his company to survive the battle, he reflects on both the humor and tragedy of war. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 15, 1999

Richard III and His Rivals: Magnates and Their Motives in the Wars of the Roses

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Hicks (Author)Richard III is undoubtedly the dominant personality in this collection of essays, but not in his capacity as king of England. Richard was Duke of Gloucester far longer than he was king. For most of his career, he was a subject, not a monarch, the equal of the great nobility. He is seen here in the company of his fellows: Warwick the Kingmaker, Clarence, Northumberland, Somerset, Hastings a the Wydevilles. His relations with these rivals, a...

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Report copyright infringementby Marika Roth (Author)On a snowy winter day in 1945 at age 12, Marika Roth barely escaped her own death only to witness the execution of hundreds of Jews by the side of the Danube. Running, starved and shoeless, through the streets of Budapest, ALL THE PRETTY SHOES is the story she survived to write."Marika Roth's narrative holds us captive throughout one hell of a ride: betrayal, sexual predators, love affairs, modeling career, kidnapping of her children... Not ...

Uncle Tom's Cabin: A Tale Of Life Among The Lowly

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Report copyright infringementby Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author)Uncle Tom's Cabin is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. The book tells the story of a slave named Tom who is sold from his Kentucky plantation to a new owner in Louisiana. Along the way, he meets other slaves and witnesses the brutal realities of slavery in the United States.The novel also follows the lives of other characters, including Eliza, a slave who escapes with her child, and George, a slave who...

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Report copyright infringementby Saint Augustine (Author)Writing in the latter half of the 4th century, St. Augustine provides the reader with an intimate view into his own troubled past, conversion, and understanding of human nature and the Trinity. It is difficult to overestimate the significance of The Confessions of St. Augustine. Perhaps the first example of an autobiography in the Western world, Saint Augustine's analysis and account of his own life has had an immeasurable influence on W...

The Life of William H. Seward; Volume 02

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Report copyright infringementby Frederic Bancroft (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the wor...

May God Avenge Their Blood: A Holocaust Memoir Triptych

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Report copyright infringementby Rachmil Bryks (Author), Yermiyahu Ahron Taub (Translator), Bella Bryks-Klein (Afterword by)May God Avenge Their Blood consists of three memoirs by the Yiddish writer Rachmil Bryks translated for the first time into English. With narrative flair and vivid detail, Bryks brilliantly captures interwar Jewish life in his hometown of Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, the early days of World War II, and his imprisonment in Auschwitz and other camps.Author BiographyRachmil B...

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Report copyright infringementby Willi Frischauer (Author)Himmler: The Evil Genius Of The Third Reich is a comprehensive biography of Heinrich Himmler, one of the most prominent figures in Nazi Germany. Written by Willi Frischauer, the book delves into the life and career of Himmler, from his early years as a failed chicken farmer to his rise to power as the head of the SS and one of Hitler's closest confidants.The book explores Himmler's role in the Holocaust, his obsession with racial purity...

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Report copyright infringementby Emma T. Anderson (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number...

A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth - Hardcover

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by Kevin M. Kern (Author)Walt Disney World honors its fiftieth anniversary with "The World's Most Magical Celebration," an incredible 18-month event that begins October 1, 2021. As part of the festivities, this must-have coffee table book paints a robust portrait of the Florida resort, through vibrant voices and rare Disney theme park concept art, photographs, and ephemera. Walt Disney's vision for the "Florida Project" begins with Disneyland and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. After an...

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Report copyright infringementby Elbert Hubbard (Author), Fra Elbert Hubbard (Author)The book ""Mayer A. Rothschild"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous banker and financier, Mayer Amschel Rothschild. The book delves into the life and career of Rothschild, who was born into a Jewish family in Germany in the late 18th century. The author explores his upbringing, his early business ventures, and his rise to prominence in the banking industry. The book also provides insight into the R...

Perforated Stones From California (1887)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry W. Henshaw (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number...

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Report copyright infringementby James McCudden (Author)James McCudden (28 March 1895 - 9 July 1918) was a British flying ace of the First World War and among the most highly decorated airmen in British military history. His daring exploits earned him a tremendous reputation and, ultimately, an untimely end. 'Flying Fury' is a gripping first hand account of some of aviation history's most dramatic episodes in a memoir completed at the tender age of twenty-three, just days before his tragic dea...

The Ogden Family in America, Elizabethtown Branch, and Their English Ancestry

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Report copyright infringementby William Ogden Wheeler (Author), Lawrence Van Alstyne (Editor), Charles Burr Ogden (Editor)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition. John Ogden, The Pilgrim And His Descendants, 1640-1906, Their History, Biography, And Genealogy. Number of Pages: 650 Dimensions: 1.31 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014