Author: James Alexander Currie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990766001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Currie's memoir of his life and what it means to be an African today. Explores his life journey which started with his love of birds and grew into a fascination with wildlife and adventure.
When Eagles Roar
Author: James Alexander Currie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990766001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Currie's memoir of his life and what it means to be an African today. Explores his life journey which started with his love of birds and grew into a fascination with wildlife and adventure.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990766001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Currie's memoir of his life and what it means to be an African today. Explores his life journey which started with his love of birds and grew into a fascination with wildlife and adventure.
Yanks Over Europe
Author: Jerome Klinkowitz
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194199
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Contrasts between fighter combat and the bombers' war support Klinkowitz's belief that notions of the air war were determined by one's position in it. He extends his thesis by showing the vastly different style of air war described by veterans of the North African and Mediterranean campaigns and concludes by studying the effects of such combat on adversaries and victims. Air combat, Klinkowitz writes, offers a unique perspective on the nature of war. The experience of combat has inspired authors to combine exquisite descriptions with probing thoughtfulness, covering the full range of human expression from exultation to heartbreak. Here is a tightly drawn, highly readable account of the European air war.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194199
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Contrasts between fighter combat and the bombers' war support Klinkowitz's belief that notions of the air war were determined by one's position in it. He extends his thesis by showing the vastly different style of air war described by veterans of the North African and Mediterranean campaigns and concludes by studying the effects of such combat on adversaries and victims. Air combat, Klinkowitz writes, offers a unique perspective on the nature of war. The experience of combat has inspired authors to combine exquisite descriptions with probing thoughtfulness, covering the full range of human expression from exultation to heartbreak. Here is a tightly drawn, highly readable account of the European air war.
When the Eagle Hunts
Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312305369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"Britain 43 AD: after a series of bloody battles, Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester) has fallen to the invading Roman army. The Emperor has returned to Rome, leaving the fearless Centurion Macro and his young Optio, Cato, to rest and regroup, along with the rest of the Second Legion. But trouble is not far ahead and as their noble leader General Plautius plans the next phase of their campaign, word arrives that the ship carrying his family to join him was wrecked in a storm off the south coast. His wife and children have fallen into the hands of a dark sect of Druids, who now demand the return of those of their brotherhood taken prisoner by the Romans. Unless their demands are met within one month, Plautius's family will be burned alive. Will Cato and Macro discover where the Druids are hiding their hostages? Can they find some way to rescue them before time runs out?"--Publisher.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312305369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"Britain 43 AD: after a series of bloody battles, Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester) has fallen to the invading Roman army. The Emperor has returned to Rome, leaving the fearless Centurion Macro and his young Optio, Cato, to rest and regroup, along with the rest of the Second Legion. But trouble is not far ahead and as their noble leader General Plautius plans the next phase of their campaign, word arrives that the ship carrying his family to join him was wrecked in a storm off the south coast. His wife and children have fallen into the hands of a dark sect of Druids, who now demand the return of those of their brotherhood taken prisoner by the Romans. Unless their demands are met within one month, Plautius's family will be burned alive. Will Cato and Macro discover where the Druids are hiding their hostages? Can they find some way to rescue them before time runs out?"--Publisher.
Victory of Eagles
Author: Naomi Novik
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345512251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the fifth volume of the Temeraire series, as Will Laurence and Temeraire struggle to reunite and face the Napoleonic army on London's doorstep. “A story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.”—NPR For Britain, conditions are grim: Napoleon’s resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon’s prime objective is the occupation of London. Unfortunately, the dragon Temeraire has been removed from military service—and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon’s forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war. If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain’s scattered resistance forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before, for king and country—and for their own liberty. Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345512251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the fifth volume of the Temeraire series, as Will Laurence and Temeraire struggle to reunite and face the Napoleonic army on London's doorstep. “A story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.”—NPR For Britain, conditions are grim: Napoleon’s resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon’s prime objective is the occupation of London. Unfortunately, the dragon Temeraire has been removed from military service—and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon’s forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war. If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain’s scattered resistance forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before, for king and country—and for their own liberty. Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS
American Forests and Forest Life
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Eagles of the RAF
Author: Philip D. Caine
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788111140
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
U.S. citizens fought and died in WW II long before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Among them were the pilots of the Eagle Squadrons, three fighter squadrons of Britain's Royal Air Force manned by young U.S. flyers. This book tells how the Eagle squadrons were formed and summarizes the history of the units and evaluates their deeds, motivations, and contributions. Draws on interviews from more than 35 surviving Eagles, their letters and memoirs, and official records. Depicts their daily lives along with special heroes and amazing sacrifices. "An important contribution to the study of American involvement in WWII. Highly recommended."
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788111140
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
U.S. citizens fought and died in WW II long before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Among them were the pilots of the Eagle Squadrons, three fighter squadrons of Britain's Royal Air Force manned by young U.S. flyers. This book tells how the Eagle squadrons were formed and summarizes the history of the units and evaluates their deeds, motivations, and contributions. Draws on interviews from more than 35 surviving Eagles, their letters and memoirs, and official records. Depicts their daily lives along with special heroes and amazing sacrifices. "An important contribution to the study of American involvement in WWII. Highly recommended."
American Forestry
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
The Eagles' War
Author: Vern Haugland
Publisher: Jason Aronson
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Fortæller historien om de første amerikanere, der meldte sig frivilligt til R.A.F. for at deltage i kampen mod aksemagterne. De 3 amerikansk bemandede eskadriller blev senere kernen i den nye 8th Air Force.
Publisher: Jason Aronson
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Fortæller historien om de første amerikanere, der meldte sig frivilligt til R.A.F. for at deltage i kampen mod aksemagterne. De 3 amerikansk bemandede eskadriller blev senere kernen i den nye 8th Air Force.
Listen to Our World
Author: Bill Martin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442454733
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
From beloved storytellers Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson and with shimmering illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes a celebration of the animals all around us! Squawk! Hiss! Grr! Roar! Big, small, black, brown—all kinds of animals make their home in our world. From the jungle to the mountains to your own backyard, listen and you just might hear the sounds they make!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442454733
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
From beloved storytellers Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson and with shimmering illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes a celebration of the animals all around us! Squawk! Hiss! Grr! Roar! Big, small, black, brown—all kinds of animals make their home in our world. From the jungle to the mountains to your own backyard, listen and you just might hear the sounds they make!
Hear Them Roar
Author: June Smalls
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1641709162
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A Children's Book Council Hot of the Press Selection All around the world, animals that were once thriving are now endangered, from the black-footed ferret to the kakapo. Eventually, these amazing animals could be lost. With this fully illustrated guidebook + sound pad, kids can learn about the calls, snorts, squeaks, and roars of 14 endangered animals, discover the characteristics that make them special, and see how we are helping bring them back from the edge of extinction. Hear Them Roar: 14 Endangered Animals from Around the World will make sure these animals are around for many generations to come!
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1641709162
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A Children's Book Council Hot of the Press Selection All around the world, animals that were once thriving are now endangered, from the black-footed ferret to the kakapo. Eventually, these amazing animals could be lost. With this fully illustrated guidebook + sound pad, kids can learn about the calls, snorts, squeaks, and roars of 14 endangered animals, discover the characteristics that make them special, and see how we are helping bring them back from the edge of extinction. Hear Them Roar: 14 Endangered Animals from Around the World will make sure these animals are around for many generations to come!