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  A Mighty Fortress - Lead Bomber...

  Chuck Alling

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  “In a fascinating way, Chuck Alling recalls his days as a pilot flying B-17s over Germany. He is truly a member of ‘The Greatest Generation’” (Former Pres. George H.W. Bush).  A Mighty Fortress is the personal account of the captain and crew of a lead bomber in the enormous formation raids made by the Eighth Air Force during the last few months of the Second World War. It is an extraordinary tale of heroism and bravery on the part of the entire crew of just one B-17 amongst hundreds—but the one B-17 that meant most to them.   Having flown twenty-seven missions before the war ended, Alling tells what it was like to be there, in the skies over enemy territory, constantly on the lookout for German fighters; of the enormity of some of the raids they were part of and the consequences for those on the ground; of the planes around them that fell out of the sky under enemy attack; of the horror and the determination to succeed. From a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, this book gives a unique insight into the lives of one crew of one plane as the war neared its end.

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  The Paris Diary & The New York...

  Ned Rorem

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  In the earliest published diaries of Ned Rorem, the acclaimed American composer recalls a bygone era and its luminaries, celebrates the creative process, and examines the gay culture of Europe and the US during the 1950sOne of America’s most significant contemporary composers, Ned Rorem is also widely acclaimed as a diarist of unique insight and refreshing candor. Together, his Paris Diary, first published in 1966, and The New York Diary,which followed a year later, paint a colorful landscape of Rorem’s world and its famous inhabitants, as well as a fascinating self-portrait of a footloose young artist unabashedly drinking deeply of life. In this amalgam of forthright personal reflections and cogent social commentary, unprecedented for its time, Rorem’s anecdotal recollections of the decade from 1951 to 1961 represent Gay Liberation in its infancy as the author freely expresses his open sexuality not as a revelation but as a simple fact of life. At once blisteringly honest and exquisitely entertaining, Rorem’s diaries expound brilliantly on the creative process, following their peripatetic author from Paris to Morocco to Italy and back home to America as he crosses paths with Picasso, Cocteau, Gide, Boulez, and other luminaries of the era.  With consummate skill and unexpurgated insight, a younger, wilder Rorem reflects on a bygone time and culture and, in doing so, holds a revealing mirror to himself. 

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  Great Leaders - Biographies of...

  Simon Johnson

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  Discover the lives of history’s greatest leaders. 
  From statesmen to generals and presidents to Prime Ministers, this detailed book explores the lives and legacies of five of the world’s most famous and influential men. With a comprehensive account of their lives, achievements, philosophies, and more, inside this bundle you’ll find:Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, and famous for his anti-slavery policy and leadership during the Civil War.Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister who stood up to Hitler and the Nazis, leading the UK to victory in World War II.George Washington, figurehead of America’s independence and one of the greatest military men of all time.Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president of the United States and General during the Civil War. With Lincoln, he helped secure a Union victory and defeat the Confederates.Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history’s most ambitious rulers, famous for his role in the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution. 
  History is filled with remarkable figures who have shaped the course of entire nations. From military masterminds to world leaders, this biography delves into the lives of these five extraordinary men and the achievements and legacies they leave behind. Great Leaders is a must-listen for anyone interested in politics, history, war, or leadership principles.

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  Classic Radio's Greatest...

  Black Eye Entertainment

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  This collection contains 12 of the greatest Christmas shows ever broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio!You’ll hear Edmund Gwenn and Natalie Wood reprising their roles from Miracle on 34th Street; Dick Powell as Detective Richard Diamond narrating A Christmas Carol; Eve Arden in a yuletide comedy on Our Miss Brooks; Hal Peary as The Great Gildersleeve; Joel McCrea as lawman Jase Pearson on Tales of the Texas Rangers; Jim & Marian Jordan as Fibber McGee & Molly plus many more!Relive these classic Christmas shows from yesteryear and their legendary stars in this incredible collection.Screen Director’s Playhouse—“Miracle On 34th Street” w/ Edmund Gwenn & Natalie WoodFibber McGee & Molly—“Lost Key Ring” w/ Jim & Marian JordanThe Great Gildersleeve—“Present for Judge Hooker” w/ Hal PearyMy Friend Irma—“Christmas Party” w/ Marie WilsonCasey, Crime Photographer—“Christmas Shopping” w/ Staats CottsworthTales of the Texas Rangers—“Christmas Present” w/ Joel McCreaThe Life of Riley—“Flashback to First Christmas” w/ William BendixCavalcade of America—“America For Christmas” w/ Walter HustonBig Town—“Prelude to Christmas” w/ Edward Pawley & Fran CarlonRichard Diamond, Private Detective—“A Christmas Carol” w/ Dick PowellEscape—“The Man Who Liked Dickens” w/ Terry KilburnOur Miss Brooks—“Christmas Clothing Drive” w/ Eve Arden

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  Goodnight Sweet Mother

  Alex Kava

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  FBI profiler Maggie O’Dell’s relationship with her mom is challenged as they confront danger in this thriller short story from a New York Times bestseller. 
   
  In this engaging Thriller Short, international bestselling writer Alex Kava sends her longtime character FBI profiler Maggie O’Dell on a road trip that does not go as planned. Maggie and her mom, Kathleen, decide to take a trip together, even though they really don’t get along. At a diner they encounter a man then later, back on the road, they see the same guy again. This time he sideswipes their car. The ensuing action sends the O’Dells down a hole that will make them wish they had stayed home 
   
  Praise for the Maggie O’Dell series by Alex Kava 
   
  “O’Dell could be Reacher’s long-lost twin.” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Lee Child 
   
  Maggie is gutsy and appealing as an FBI agent facing constant danger.” —Library Journal 
   
  “Kava proves her mastery of the thriller.” —BookPage

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  Gentle on My Mind - In Sickness...

  Kim Campbell

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  This audiobook edition features eleven songs, including Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable,” Ashley Campbell’s “Remembering,” and Glen Campbell’s "Gentle on My Mind.” 
  The page-turning, never-before-told story of Kim Campbell's roller-coaster thirty-four-year marriage to music legend Glen Campbell, including how Kim helped Glen finally conquer his addictions only to face their greatest challenge when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 
  Kim Campbell was a fresh-faced twenty-two-year-old dancer at Radio City Music Hall when a friend introduced her to Glen Campbell, the chart-topping, Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated entertainer. The two performers from small Southern towns quickly fell in love, a bond that produced a thirty-four-year marriage and three children. 
  In Gentle on My Mind, Kim tells the complete, no-holds-barred story of their relationship, recounting the highest of highs—award shows, acclaimed performances, the birth of their children, encounters with Mick Fleetwood, Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Alice Cooper, Jane Seymour, and others—and the lowest of lows, including battles with alcohol and drug addiction and, finally, Glen’s diagnosis, decline, and death from Alzheimer's.             
  With extraordinary candor, astonishing bravery, and a lively sense of humor, Kim reveals the whole truth of life with an entertainment giant and of caring for and loving him amid the extraordinary challenge of Alzheimer's disease. This is a remarkable account of enduring love, quiet strength, and never-faltering faith. 
  Experience the moments in Glen and Kim's story with photos available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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