Hunting History

Of all the military assignments in Vietnam, perhaps none was more challenging than the defense of the Mekong River Delta region. Operating deep within the Viet Cong - controlled Delta, the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army was charged with protecting the area and its population against Communist insurgents and ensuring the success of the South Vietnamese government's pacification program.

In the early 1970s, as US combat forces began to withdraw from Southeast Asia, South Vietnamese and Cambodian forces continued the fight against the People's Army of Vietnam and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam, more commonly known as the Viet Cong. Despite the evacuation of its ground troops, the United States promised to materially support its allies' struggle against communist aggression.

Looking for MORE information on your favorite pirate treasure? This book explores the "Lost Treasures" of the Worlds Most Infamous Pirates! Get current details, claims and researched information on your favorite pirate treasure! Each "Lost Treasure" is featured first, then we give a more in-depth look at each pirate's life. We believe that where the pirate went in his travels could also be a clue as to where he hid his treasure. Just imagine finding Blackbeard's treasure or one of the other numerous pirate treasures that are researched in this book! These "Treasures" are still out there... ...

Gunlore, for better or worse, is a powerful and pervasive method of self-expression. In examining the folklore around these controversial and politically charged tools, weapons, and symbols, we can begin to understand the aspects of American culture that will remain prominent for the foreseeable future.

The 7 Habits of Clyde Tombaugh: How a Farm Boy Reached for the Stars Long before he discovered Pluto, Clyde Tombaugh was just a boy on a farm in Kansas, staring up at the night sky with big dreams and an even bigger work ethic. In The 7 Habits of Clyde Tombaugh, young readers will discover how an ordinary boy, armed with determination, curiosity, and integrity, overcame obstacles to achieve something extraordinary. Clyde didn’t come from wealth or privilege—he came from a world of hard work, where chores started before sunrise, and opportunities were few. But instead of waiting for ...

This powerful collection of short stories gives readers an intimate glimpse inside the massage room. Hunter holds nothing back while taking readers on an emotional rollercoaster that is humorous, thought-provoking, poignant, and keeps you wanting to turn the page. She sheds light on an occurrence of wrongful termination, dangerous encounters and her truth of being a black massage therapist in a predominantly white industry.

A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to DeLand Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a history buff, or an armchair traveler, Gently Haunted will unlock the haunted history of DeLand, Florida—where the past is always present, and the veil between this world and the next is whisper-thin. This is far more than an ordinary book of ghost stories: it's a full-featured guidebook that will take you to some of DeLand's most haunted hotspots. From the echoing corridors of old Victorian mansions to the eerie calm of historic graveyards, you'll visit a wide range of storied sites, many untouched by time. What's more,...

For over 50,000 years, the Great Hunt has shaped human existence, creating a vital spiritual reality where people, animals, and the land share intimate bonds. Author Larry Frolick takes the listener deep into one of the last refuges of hunting societies: Canada’s far north. Based on his experiences travelling with First Nations Elders in remote communities across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, this vivid narrative combines accounts of daily life, unpublished archival records, First Nations' stories and Traditional Knowledge with personal observation....

In the hallowed halls of Oxford’s Merlin College, the most talented - and highest born - sons of the Kingdom of Britain are taught the intricacies of magickal theory. But what dazzles can also destroy, as Gray Marshall is about to discover.… Gray’s deep talent for magick has won him a place at Merlin College. But when he accompanies four fellow students on a mysterious midnight errand that ends in disaster and death, he is sent away in disgrace - and without a trace of his power.

We share the triumphs and tragedies of a group of elite soldier trailblazers as they commit daring raids behind enemy lines in 1944, manage an against-the-odds escape to victory and then seek post-war retribution for the terrible murder of their captured comrades. SAS Band of Brothers is replete with action, peppered with great characters and features two of the most daring escapes of WWII. It ends with the hunted becoming the hunters - a group of men intent on seeking out the Nazis responsible for their brethren's deaths, on an ultra-deniable SAS mission to avenge a war crime.

A crown that once belonged to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, has been stolen from a world-famous museum. However, the crown is a fake. When Tony Stewart, a rogue FBI agent, asks Chyna Stone for help finding the real crown, she plans to recover it—and pay back Tony for all of his betrayals. She knows she’s taking them on a dangerous mission, and if anyone can take down Tony, Chyna and the Found History team are the ones who can do it. But is Tony telling the truth about the crown? As Chyna and the team launch their international mission, a mysterious man seeks the final two precious ...

"Treasure Buried Deep" is a beautifully crafted historical adventure novel set primarily in Falmouth, England, during the early 19th century. The story unfolds from 1813 when the young protagonist, Tommy Rivers, embarks on a journey filled with mystery, unexpected alliances, and a treacherous quest for a hidden treasure that singularly defines his life. Setting and Characters The book navigates the social and geographical landscape of the 19th century, painting a vibrant picture of bustling streets filled with sailors, traders, local and exotic personalities. The protagonist, Tommy Rivers, ...

In a plain meetinghouse a woman stands before her judges. The accused is a poor, unpopular woman who had her first child before she was married. As the trial proceeds the girls begin to wail, tear their clothing, and scream that the woman is hurting them. Are they acting or are they really tormented by an unseen evil? Whatever the cause, the nightmare has begun. The witch trials will eventually claim 25 lives, shatter the community, and forever shape the American social conscience

Following the natural cycle of the year, The Land of Maybe captures the essence of 'slow life' on the 18 remote, mysterious islands which make up the Faroes in the North Atlantic. Closer to the UK than Denmark, this fast disappearing world is home to a close-knit society where just 50,000 people share Viking roots and a language that is unlike any other in Scandinavia. We follow the arrival of the migratory birds, the over-wintering of the sheep and the way food is gathered and eaten in tune with the seasons.

The first book in Jayne Faith's highly anticipated new fantasy series! Retired magic crystal hunter Delilah Dane thought her days of adventure and danger were behind her. But an old colleague, handsome Carrick Forbes, shows up with an offer she can't refuse: hunt for a magical moonstone rumored to be one of the most powerful artifacts in the world. The catch? A cult led by Delilah's estranged father is also after the moonstone, and they're willing to kill for it. Welcome back to Jayne Faith's Shattered Magic story world full of action, intrigue, magic, and vivid modern fantasy! For more ...

As a teenage girl, Ginny marries Linus Lancaster, her mother's second cousin, and moves to his Kentucky pig farm "ninety miles from nowhere." In the shadows of the lush Kentucky landscape, Ginny discovers the empty promises of Linus' "paradise" - a place where the charms of her husband fall away to reveal a troubled man and cruel slave owner. Ginny befriends the young slaves Cleome and Zinnia who work at the farm - until Linus' attentions turn to them, and she finds herself torn between her husband and only companions.

Daniel Levin was at his office when he got a call from an acquaintance with an urgent, cryptic request to meet in Paris. A young man had gone missing in Syria. No government, embassy, or intelligence agency would help. Could he? Would he? So begins a suspenseful, shocking, and at times brutal true story of one man’s search to find a missing person in Syria over twenty tense days.

When the US president, Harry S Truman, declared the Truman Doctrine in March 1947, he could not have known that the resultant Cold War would persist for over forty years until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991. In addition to nuclear and conventional military friction between the Eastern and Western blocs, the struggle for dominance involved a remarkable range of activities including the space race, psychological efforts, espionage, even rivalry at sporting functions and technological events.

Sebastian, a young farmhand living in the Australian mallee, is being watched covertly by Val, a fugitive hiding in the forests on the banks of the River Murray. Val has an official document that confirms his death 14 years ago. There is no official document that confirms his particular skill: assassin.

All but obliterated by the poisonous fallout of a first-strike nuclear attack, America has been reduced to a war-blackened wasteland, struggling to survive. Up from the broken dreams of what was the most powerful country on earth rises a lone hero, ready to rekindle the American spirit: Hawk Hunter, ace fighter pilot, known to his enemies as the Wingman!