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  An Expendable Squadron - The...

  Roy Conyers Nesbit

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  Roy Nesbit's highly illustrated history of Coastal Command's 217 Squadron  the squadron in which he served  gives a first-hand insight into the hazardous low-level missions the squadron flew against enemy shipping and ports during the Second World War. He chronicles the squadron's operations from the outbreak of war when it patrolled in Avro Ansons over the Western Approaches to the English Channel. Then came the most intense period of its wartime career when, flying Beauforts, it concentrated on minelaying and attacks on shipping along the west coast of German-occupied France. It also mounted daring raids on huge U-boat bunkers and other enemy installations. The story of these dangerous operations, in which many aircraft were lost and airmen were killed, makes up the most memorable section of the narrative. But Roy Nesbit takes the squadron's story right through to the later years of the war when, after a short and even more dangerous period flying from Malta in order to sink enemy shipping in the Mediterranean, it was based in Ceylon and was re-equipped with Beaufighters for the battle against the Japanese. In addition to telling the story of the squadron and the men who served in it, the narrative describes the conditions endured by the French people in the ports 217 attacked, and it covers the raids launched against German coastal bases after the squadron had moved to the Far East. An Expendable Squadron will be absorbing reading for anyone who has a special interest in the history of Coastal Command, in the aircraft 217 Squadron flew, and in the experience of combat flying seventy years ago.

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  The Enigma Story - The Truth...

  Dermot Turing

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  The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point in the war. 
   
  This is the fascinating story of how the code was created, adopted by the Nazis, and finally broken. Dermot Turing, the nephew of the great codebreaker Alan Turing, explores the twists and turns of German encryption efforts from the end of World War I through to Hitler's demise and the great lengths to which the Allies went to break it. 
   
  The Enigma Story reveals the efforts of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park, the machines called 'bombes' specially designed to break it, and the vast resources devoted in America to decrypting German messages. From the cloak-and-dagger heroics of men like Hans-Thilo Schmidt and Gustave Bertrand to the brilliant mathematical discoveries of men like Henryk Zygalski and Dilly Knox to the fraught decision-making of Allied High Command, the battle for the code was at the heart of the Allied victory in World War II. 
   
  This extraordinary tale of intrigue, ingenuity and courage brings to life the complete story of the Enigma in a lively and entertaining narrative.

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  Branding - Starting a Business...

  Michael W Hill

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  Starting a Business With Top Brand Strategies and Build Successful Product 
  Things You Will LearnUnderstand the true idea of branding and why people buy brandsIdentify your target customer like a proDefine a real value of your productLearn top techniques for finding a sticky brand namesCreate brand personality to build relationship with your customersLearn how to separate yourself from the crowd 
  The book focuses on a strategic approach to brand building and using online platforms to your benefit. Learn how to master your website, blog, social network profiles and YouTube channels with this unique book. It will help you to understand the essence of branding and the difference between marketing and branding. 
  It primarily focuses on the individual brand and product, and is a tool to position you in this global world, make impact and make money. Don’t be indifferent, be the difference. 
  Brand building is essential for today’s companies. No matter if it is a big brand, or a less known, but every product has to have its customers and consumers. Also, every person who became a brand has to have a fan-base to go by the name of a brand. 
  This book is aimed at those who want to create and establish a brand by using online tools, social networks.

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  The Facemaker - A Visionary...

  Lindsey Fitzharris

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  "Enthralling. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. And utterly redemptive. Lindsey Fitzharris hit this one out of the park." —Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the VileLindsey Fitzharris, the award-winning author of The Butchering Art, presents the compelling, true story of a visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War’s injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgery. The audiobook is read by actor Daniel Gillies who is the great, great nephew of the pioneering surgeon, Harold Gillies. From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind’s military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. Bodies were battered, gouged, hacked, and gassed. The First World War claimed millions of lives and left millions more wounded and disfigured. In the midst of this brutality, however, there were also those who strove to alleviate suffering. The Facemaker tells the extraordinary story of such an individual: the pioneering plastic surgeon Harold Gillies, who dedicated himself to reconstructing the burned and broken faces of the injured soldiers under his care.Gillies, a Cambridge-educated New Zealander, became interested in the nascent field of plastic surgery after encountering the human wreckage on the front. Returning to Britain, he established one of the world’s first hospitals dedicated entirely to facial reconstruction. There, Gillies assembled a unique group of practitioners whose task was to rebuild what had been torn apart, to re-create what had been destroyed. At a time when losing a limb made a soldier a hero, but losing a face made him a monster to a society largely intolerant of disfigurement, Gillies restored not just the faces of the wounded but also their spirits.The Facemaker places Gillies’s ingenious surgical innovations alongside the dramatic stories of soldiers whose lives were wrecked and repaired. The result is a vivid account of how medicine can be an art, and of what courage and imagination can accomplish in the presence of relentless horror.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  The Data Alchemist -...

  Amelia Hartwell

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  Unlock the transformative power of data with "The Data Alchemist: Transforming Raw Data into Valuable Insights." This book is your key to unlocking the hidden potential within your data, guiding you through discovery and innovation.  
  Delve into the fascinating world of data alchemy as the book demystifies the complexities of raw data, offering a comprehensive guide to transforming it into invaluable insights. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or a curious novice, this resource is tailored to meet you at your current level of expertise, providing insights that resonate with both beginners and experts alike.  
  Equip yourself with the tools and techniques needed to wield data like a skilled alchemist. Learn to extract meaningful patterns, trends, and correlations from seemingly chaotic datasets. The book empowers you to turn raw information into a strategic asset, fostering a desire for mastery over the alchemical process of data transformation. 

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  Deep Learning - Understanding...

  Et Tu Code

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  This comprehensive audiobook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of deep learning, a subset of machine learning that involves the use of artificial neural networks to model and solve complex problems. The book covers the key concepts, techniques, and applications of deep learning, including the basics of neural networks and backpropagation, CNNs, RNNs, generative models, and ethical considerations. 
  With a focus on practical applications, the book explores the use of deep learning in various fields such as computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. It also discusses future trends in deep learning, including advancements in hardware, software, and algorithms. 
  Each chapter is designed to build upon previous ones, making it easy for readers to follow along and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The book includes summaries, examples, and exercises to help reinforce key concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios.

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