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The late Abraham Pais wrote the definitive biography of Albert Einstein, "Subtle is the Lord," which won an American Book Award. As a distinguished physicist and Einstein's colleague, Pais combined ……続きを見る

This engrossing story by famous Australian author Ion Idriess is an inspiring tribute to the remarkable life of Sir Sidney Kidman - the Cattle King. At the age of 13 Sidney Kidman ran away from home……続きを見る

The book is a collection of essays that examine the biography as a source for historical information. Further, the biographies include those of people `in the middle merchants, writers, religious l……続きを見る

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This true story starts off in the summer of 2005, after Jared graduates high school. His summer is filled with debauchery, as he slowly slips into alcoholism, with only one thing to save him; his co……続きを見る

Black and Proud is a collection of essays that takes a bold and provocative look at the black experience in America seen through the eyes of a minister. Dr. Handy objective for writing this book was……続きを見る

Longlisted for the Orwell Prize and the Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction; both conservative and subversive, Burke’s beliefs have never been more relevant, as MP Jesse Norman explains. Philosophe……続きを見る

At once a grand tour of the battlefields of North America and an unabashedly personal tribute to the military prowess of an essentially unwarlike people. • "[A] magisterial narrative history, enrich……続きを見る

The sensational true story of Kenyan missionary John Kaiser: A murdered priest. A covered-up crime. A fight for justice. John Kaiser, paratrooper turned priest, was a major voice in opposition to th……続きを見る

Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two. Through……続きを見る

For the first time in one volume: the bestsellers GREAT PIONEER WOMEN OF THE OUTBACK and HEROIC AUSTRALIAN WOMEN. Providing inspiration for today's women, in this book of profiles, Susanna de Vries ……続きを見る

"LOYALTY TO GOD, COUNTRY, AND CORPS" More than just a Marine's motto, Dick Hrebik takes these words to heart and lives the life he espouses. From the streets of Chicago to the jungles of Vietnam to ……続きを見る

Slavery existed long before the United States of America was founded, but so did opposition to slavery. Both flourished after the founding of the country, and the anti-slavery movement was known as ……続きを見る

This book will take you on a journey, a journey through Oxford and a journey through the lives of ten roguish males. All of the men have at least two things in common: a strong association with Oxfo……続きを見る

Starting in the summer of 1976, one man terrorized a city and fascinated a nation: Son of Sam.  Over 30 years after his capture, David Berkowitz (AKA Son of Sam), is still one of the most know……続きを見る

An engrossing portrait of war-torn Europe written by one of South Carolina's most distinguished military officers of the last century. Major General Johnson Hagood (1873-1948) was one of South Carol……続きを見る

Here in this essay from New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming is the harrowing account of a true hero of the Korean War, Commander Gene Clark. Without Clark, General Douglas MacArthur's d……続きを見る

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Chief Joseph•The autobiographical Chief Josephs Own Story“Our fathers gave us many laws, which they had learned from their fathers. These laws w……続きを見る

Anne of Brittany was only 12 when, in 1488, she became its Duchess, but already she was among the best-educated women of her era and she was determined to preserve the duchy's independence. At 15 sh……続きを見る

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Thomas Edison•Edison His Life and Inventions by Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin"He led no armies into battle, he conquered no coun……続きを見る

The epic story of one of England's greatest families, focusing on the towering figure of Winston Churchill. The first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) was a soldier of such genius that a lavish palac……続きを見る

Banned for over eighty years, the anonymously written My Secret Life is as scandalous now as it was when first published in the 1880's. Edited and compiled into eleven volumes years after the author……続きを見る

Born on the Isle of Mull to an impoverished lair of the clan Maclean, young Allan fought his first battle ー for Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden ー from a sense of deep conviction and family loyal……続きを見る

The orders came from Patton himself: Take a strike force behind enemy lines--with no air or ground support--and liberate a POW camp at Hammelburg, where Patton's son-in-law was held. Captain Abe Bau……続きを見る

The Vietnam War was a regional conflict that turned into an epic confrontation between ideologies, leaving deep scars on the psyches of nations that fought and long-lasting physical damage to Vietna……続きを見る

Memuarinis lietuvių rašytojo ir poeto Balio Sruogos romanas. Jame aprašyti autoriaus išgyvenimai nacių Štuthofo koncentracijos stovykloje, į kurią B.Sruoga buvo išsiųstas 1943 m. kovą. Romanas kupin……続きを見る

Admiral Jellicoe written by Arthur Applin. Published by C. ARTHUR PEARSON LTD. HENRIETTA STREET, W.C. in 1915. This is a historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was c……続きを見る

*Includes pictures of each general and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes a Bibliography on each man for further reading.*Includes a Table of ContentsIn 1867, Edward Polla……続きを見る

SECDEF offers an expertÆs insights into one of the most difficult jobs in Washington. Of the twenty-one men who have held the post of secretary of defense since it was created in 1947, only half ser……続きを見る

The British Hurt Locker. In the Iraq War, Cpt Kevin Ivison defused bombs and IEDs left by the Taliban. Each time he took the 'longest walk' to a bomb, it could have been his last. How many times can……続きを見る