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  At Close Quarters - PT Boats in...

  Robert J. Bulkley

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  Small though they were, PT boats played a key role in World War II, carrying out an astonishing variety of missions where fast, versatile, and strongly armed vessels were needed. Called "weapons of opportunity," they met the enemy at closer quarters and with greater frequency than any other type of surface craft. Among the most famous PT commanders was John F. Kennedy, whose courageous actions in the Pacific are now well known to the American public. The author of the book, another distinguished PT boat commander in the Pacific, compiled this history of PT-boat operations in World War II for the U.S. Navy shortly after V-J Day, when memories were fresh and records easily assessable. 
  Bulkley provides a wealth of facts about these motor torpedo boats, whose vast range of operation covered two oceans as well as the Mediterranean and the English Channel. Although their primary mission was to attack surface ships and craft close to shore, they were also used effectively to lay mines and smoke screens, to rescue downed aviators, and to carry out intelligence and raider operations. The author gives special attention to the crews, paying well-deserved tribute to their heroism, skill, and sacrifice that helped to win the war.

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  New English Paper Piecing - A...

  Sue Daley

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  Move beyond the classic hexagon with time-saving tips on tools, materials, and techniques from the Patchwork with Busyfingers designer. 
   
  You’ll love these ten soft and pretty designs made with traditional hexagons, as well as squares, circles, pentagons, and other shapes. Learn the fundamentals of English paper piecing and needleturned appliqué to add to your repertoire of quiltmaking skills. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced quilter, Sue’s teaching style will help you rediscover the joy of handwork.Introducing new techniques for English paper piecing that give this time-honored quiltmaking method a modern twistBlend in appliqué elements for a fresh look without all of the complicated inset piecingStart with a smaller project like napkins or a tote bag, and build up to a tablecloth or bed-size quilt

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  The Ellis Island Quiz Book

  Barry Moreno

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  A multiple-choice quiz that teaches you everything you need to know about the immigrant experience at America’s “Golden Door.”  
   
  Have you ever wondered what it was like to journey across the ocean and disembark at Ellis Island? How would you earn a living? How would you have lived during your time at sea? Find the answers through the quizzes in this book, which cover topics like famous immigrants, the ocean crossing and Ellis Island in popular culture. The questions are designed to be challenging for young students and adults alike and are as fun as they are educational. Discover Ellis Island, immigration history and what it was like to be an immigrant.

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  At Home with Modern June - 27...

  Kelly McCants

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  From the author of Sewing With Oilcloth—brighten up your home with these sewing projects that are as easy on you as they are on your budget. Whether you're moving into a new home, launching a home makeover, or just sprucing up a room, this book, At Home With Modern June, by Kelly McCants, provides plenty of ideas on how to infuse individuality into every room in the house. The 27 budget-friendly projects have a retro style and use materials such as oilcloth, laminated cotton, and chalk cloth in addition to quilter's cotton. Easy-to-follow instructions and helpful photographs guide you to success. You'll make drapes, bed skirts, floor mats, and much more. All that's required is a bit of ingenuity, a little time, and some basic skills.“This follow-up will be welcomed by [McCants’s] readers eager for more of her bright, cheerful, and often-oilcloth-centered designs.”—Publishers Weekly“McCants…took her vintage modern aesthetic—think cheery 1950s housewife with a contemporary flair for design—and applied it to home decor. The result is this collection of fun sewing projects for the home, many featuring [her] beloved laminated cottons. Most of the projects are beginner-friendly and require little more than the ability to machine sew in a straight line, but there are a few for sewists looking for a challenge, such as the reupholstered bar stool.”—Library Journal

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  Top 40 Costly Mistakes Solar...

  MSE and Dimi Avram Lacho Pop

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  The audiobook "Top 40 Costly Mistakes Solar Newbies Make" is a simple and practical guide that could save you a lot of money, headaches and time during the planning, buying, implementation, and operation phase of your solar power system. 
  This new Y2019 audio edition is the expanded version of the bestselling Y2016 paperback and e-book editions of that book. 
  It includes new answers to many questions posed by our readers. 
  Whether you have decided to buy a solar power system or assemble it yourself for your home,RV, camper, boat or business, you need a simple and easy-to-follow step by step guide. 
  There are thousands of books, articles, leaflets, forums and many other resources available online, written by unqualified authors, telling you what to do. 
  They could be misleading you! 
  However, it is always easy first to find out what NOT To DO, and get that in a straightforward and comprehensible manner. 
  By listening to this audiobook, you get a piece of trustworthy information in the form of practical tips and hints given by engineers with long-term experience in electrical and electronic engineering. 
  Although solar power electric systems are everywhere around us and there are tons of resources available on this topic, you don't need to be an expert to assess what is right for your specific case.  
  Neither you have to refer to costly solar consultants to reveal you the solar secrets.  
  What you need is this practical and straightforward solar book. 
  It can save you both money and trouble down the road. 
   It is written frankly by experts for everyone who cannot get started. 
  Get started your solar journey today!

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  The Influence of Air Power Upon...

  Walter J. Boyne

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  “A comprehensive, balanced overview of war in the air” from a world-renowned authority on aviation history and New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist).  The Influence of Air Power Upon History makes a startlingly new analysis of the far-reaching implications flight has had on warfare, politics, diplomacy, technology, and mass culture. Author Walter Boyne examines the application of air power from the very earliest days of the balloon down to the current era of space warfare and postulates some new and controversial theories that are certain to arouse comment.   Where Alfred Thayer Mahan’s classic work, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, catalogues the elements that made naval prowess a determinant of a nation’s strength, The Influence of Air Power Upon History traces the development of air-power philosophy by examining the theory and practice of air power as it is exercised in both war and peace. The author unerringly depicts the contributions made by the people and planes of each era, some of them famous, some virtually unknown, but all vitally important. He highlights the critical competence of individuals at every step of the way, comparing the works of Guilio Douhet, William Mitchell, John Warden, and others philosophically, even as he compares the combat capabilities of leaders such as Hugh Trenchard, Bomber Harris, Herman Goering, Curtis LeMay, and Henry Hap Arnold. Boyne’s views on World War II bombings and air power in the Vietnam War will please many readers—and perhaps shock many others. The Influence of Air Power Upon History is an important book for the public and for the military and is destined to be hotly debated for years to come.

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