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The events that circle round King Conor mac Nessa and Cuchulain as their principal figures are supposed to have occurred, as we gather from the legends themselves, about the first century of our era……続きを見る

**Explosive, revealing, and intelligent, The Red Circle provides a uniquely personal glimpse into one of the most challenging and secretive military training courses in the world. Now including an e……続きを見る

An intimate portrait of John F. Kennedy, Jr., from his closest friend with 16 pages of color photos From the iconic image of a little boy saluting his father’s casket to his tragic death at age thir……続きを見る

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1907 edition by Gay and Bird, London. This edition is published in 4 volumes sold separately. This is an illustrated edition. Volume 1: From the beginning of the French……続きを見る

For 66 years, Andrew Stevens (formerly Steinberger Endre) avoided telling the story about his horrifying memories from World War II, even though they never stopped troubling him. He continued to res……続きを見る

When you’re at Oriole Park enjoying a soda with a tray of nachos or hot dogs... or need an apartment and want to choose from 14 apartment complexes with over 3000 units... or seek a nursing facility……続きを見る

In late April 1904, newspaper editors started sending reporters to St. Louis to report on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. A few weeks later, editors were invited for Press Day. Some of those who ……続きを見る

This early work on James Radcliffe is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the life of an English Jacobite who became a martyr during the rebellion of 1715. This is a fas……続きを見る

Born as Princess Brinda, the Majarani of Kapurthala, was betrothed at the age of seven to the nine-year-old Crown Prince of Kapurthala although it would be many years until the marriage took place. ……続きを見る

A young girl shares her version of what she saw and experienced during the Great Depression. Through her eyes, we witness how gender roles, family relationships, financial status, spiritual struggle……続きを見る

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A "gripping book about this extraordinary man who lived passionately and died unnecessarily" (USA Today) in post-9/11 Afghanistan, from the bestselling author of Into the Wild ……続きを見る

As Angus Calder states in his introduction to this edition, 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom is one of the major statements about the fighting experience of the First World War'. Lawrence's younger brothers……続きを見る

Horace Greeley (1811-1872) , a native of Amherst, New Hampshire , grew up the son of a poor farmer. His life reads like the quintessential American success story: from his humble beginnings he mov……続きを見る

This Cold War-Era story begins with Air Force first lieutenant Ken James being called into the Commanding General’s office. After this tense interview Ken receives a letter from his girlfriend, Jane……続きを見る

The remarkable story of Partition and the Independence of Pakistan as experienced by the most senior officer of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Commodore Mohammad Khan Janjua. He provides insight into ……続きを見る

*Includes 25 pictures of Sherman and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes a Table of Contents*Includes footnotes and a bibliographyWilliam Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 Fe……続きを見る

From Barnardo boy to original virgin soldier; from apprentice journalist in London's Fleet Street to famous novelist... At times funny, at times sad, but always honest and utterly compulsive, Leslie……続きを見る

*Includes pictures of Forrest and important people, places, and events. *Includes a lengthy bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of ContentsI got there first with the most men. Nathan……続きを見る

Wilfred Thesiger, the last of the great gentlemen explorer-adventurers, became a legend in his own lifetime. This authorised biography by a longstanding friend and associate delves into his little-k……続きを見る

One man. One Tamping Iron. One medical marvel. Based on a true story, “The Only Living Man With A Hole in His Head” tells the tale of railroad foreman Phineas Gage, whom in 1848, had a three-foot lo……続きを見る

*Weaves the lives and presidencies of all 6 Democratic Presidents into one entertaining and educational narrative.*Includes dozens of pictures of the presidents and important people, places, and eve……続きを見る

The definitive version of one of the greatest books ever written. Produced from the rare first edition, Apostrophe Books’ release of T.E. Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom has all the charm of the ……続きを見る

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. CHAPTER I. ROGER LE BRABANCON. CHAPTER II. ROBERT TRESILIAN. CHAPTER III. THOMAS BILLING. CHAPTER IV. JOHN FITZJAMES. CHAPTER V. THOMAS FLEMING. CHAPTER VI. NICHOLAS HYDE. CHA……続きを見る

*Includes pictures of Wild Bill and important people, places, and events in his life.*Discusses Wild Bill's most famous shootouts and his murder, explaining what's fact and what's legend.*Includes a……続きを見る

Boudica (often called Boadicea) Queen of the Iceni tribe, lived in East Anglia, England during the time of the Roman occupation. We know she successfully sacked the town of Camulodunum (now Colches……続きを見る

The story of the photographic intelligence work undertaken from a country house at Medmenham, Buckinghamshire, is one of the great lost stories of the Second World War . At its peak in 1944, almost ……続きを見る

"Preserving Their Legacy" is the product of 32 years of groundbreaking research by historian, Mat Wilson. By definition, every murder involving more than one person is not a theory. It is a conspira……続きを見る

From best-selling author of Tail-End Charlie and Tornado Down comes this powerful and deeply moving account of Bomber Command’s 1944 Nuremberg Raid – the RAF’s bloodiest night of the Second World Wa……続きを見る

**Winner of THE HW FISHER BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE SPECTATOR,** **SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, TLS, FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL and SUNDAY TELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR 'Imagine Wolf Hal……続きを見る

A Jewish member of the French Resistance, Sim Kessel lived for almost three years in Nazi captivity. The bulk of his time was at the Auschwitz concentration camp, where he survived torture, starvati……続きを見る