War Years

A cultural and intellectual history of sincerity, from its emergence during the Protestant Reformation to its present incarnations and adversaries. People have long been duped by "straight-talking" politicians, confessional talk-show hosts, and falsely earnest advertisers. As sincerity has become suspect, the upright and honest have taken refuge in irony.

Immerse yourself in the captivating journey back in time with "Time Capsule '89", a compelling narrative that will transport you to the pivotal year of 1989. Excavate the significant global events and the fascinating changes that shaped the world, as we know it! From exploring the profound consequences of the Tiananmen Square protests in China to the game-changing events in Poland with the rise of Solidarity, every chapter unravels a new thread of history. "Time Capsule '89" brings past into the present, analyzing the shuddering impacts of events that influenced the geopolitical landscape, ...

When eight-year-old Harry Spencer’s father returns from WWI with a missing arm, his father’s bitterness shatters their relationship. Though confused and brokenhearted, Harry is determined to make something of himself. Endeavoring with heart and sometimes humorous results, he sets out on his path in life, working in his granddad’s store, selling medicinal salves, washing windows, and falling in love.

Twelve Years a Slave is the autobiographical account of Solomon Northup, an African American who was born free in New York in the early 1800s. In 1841, Solomon Northup was captured and forced into slavery for a period of twelve years. Northup's account is detailed in its account of life on a cotton and sugar plantation and the daily routine of slave life during the first part of the 19th century.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Psalm 91: Abide in His Secret Place" – your gateway to divine empowerment and unshakable protection. it's a celestial roadmap guiding you through prophetic declarations that command divine protection. Immerse yourself in the sacred verses of Psalms, where ancient wisdom converges with contemporary faith. Within these pages, discover prayers meticulously designed to activate the promises of God upon your life for the year. It's not just a collection of words; it's a spiritual arsenal, arming you with the tools to navigate life's challenges with ...

Ordnance Inc. attacks when Tanner is most vulnerable, initiating an all-out war that will take everything Tanner has to win.

Nadine Crichton is a glamorous thirty-something woman of the eighties, running a successful business with her friend Pat. But is it enough? Orphaned as a young adult, she longs to have a family to belong to. She’s not the sort to act on a whim, but as 1987 gets underway and heralds a whole series of tragedies from the Zeebrugge ferry sinking to the King’s Cross fire, that’s just what she does. Surely this look-alike woman from years ago must be a relative. Her search leads her first to a small English village, where she finds unexpected complications in the person of local farmer Josh...

The war gets its name from British colonists’ two primary enemies: the French settlers and the Native Americans who sided with them. The title is a bit misleading, however, as the British also had Native Americans on their side at various points of the war. The conflict goes by "The Seven Years’ War" in Europe because it took place from 1756 to 1763. Britain’s victory solidified the future of the English-speaking North America we know today. However, it also led to the massacre of countless Native peoples throughout North America.

Eight hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Imperial Army launched an invasion plan for Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong. Since Hong Kong was a British Colony at the time, soldiers from British colonies including India and Canada fought alongside Chinese guerrilla fighters. However, soldiers defending the city at the time were largely unprepared and Japan claimed its victory within 18 days.

Captured and imprisoned by the Germans three months after landing in the second wave at Normandy during World War II, William (Bill) Bonsall later escaped to Poland and ultimately competed on the 1948 U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Team. Forty years later, he recorded his life experiences in a series of audio tapes that cover the decade between 1940 and 1950, a period he called “violent” because of the tumultuous upheavals of the times.

Cleethorpes – 1940. As the new year dawns, the show at the Empire comes to an end and it’s time for the girls to move on. All the seaside girls have their own battles to fight. And while they figure things out it’s time for them to do their bit for the war and keep Britain smiling.

With a compass to direct him in his job as a forward observer and a personal camera to document his experiences - and keep him connected to his creative side - Vietnam veteran Steven Burchik was lucky enough to make it home and years later decided to write about the most challenging year of his life.

Abraham Lincoln the Christian By William J. Johnson "No man was ever more justly enshrined in the hearts of a liberty-loving people than Abraham Lincoln." Was Abraham Lincoln a Christian? In this deeply moving and historically grounded work, Abraham Lincoln the Christian, author William J. Johnson offers an inspiring and intimate portrait of the 16th President of the United States—not just as a statesman, but as a man of faith. With reverence and clarity, Johnson draws from rare testimonies, personal letters, and speeches—some nearly forgotten by time—to present the spiritual side of ...

It’s the summer of 1942, and life is starting to become more and more dangerous for Italian Jews like the Russo family. In their quiet village, Antonio Gallo and Gabriella Russo lived as most youths did - unaware of the hope lost to their parents’ generation, but believing in a future for themselves.

Este Diario de la Segunda Guerra Mundial es una obra fundamentalmente empírica, que narra los acontecimientos tal y como ocurrieron, rechazando los juicios de valor, y ahí reside su valía. Tanto como libro, documental y audiolibro, el Diario de la Segunda Guerra Mundial representa un hito en este campo. Este audiolibro contiene los 12 meses del año 1943.

The life and times of Roger bootlegger, Roger Touhy

In 1961, equipped with a master’s degree from famed Columbia Journalism School and letters of introduction to Associated Press bureau chiefs in Asia, 26-year-old Beverly Deepe set off on a trip around the world. Allotting just two weeks to South Vietnam, she was still there seven years later, having then earned the distinction of being the longest-serving American correspondent covering the Vietnam War and garnering a Pulitzer Prize nomination.

Download The Hundred Years’ War Biography Bundle to experience the life of these four influential characters of Europe’s greatest war.

The war for New York City heats up, and Tanner and Joe Pullo find themselves targeted for death.

An entity, a man, comes to earth from a higher dimension and experiences life as a human. He has a continuing relationship and contact with higher Alien beings throughout his childhood and again during his military years. Consequently, military coverts and black ops who know about this Alien intruder have an interest in him, and employ him in secret military and government projects.