Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

• 

  Somebody's Gotta Say It

  Anonym

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Think you've got it all figured out? Think again. 
  Neal Boortz has been edifying, infuriating, and entertaining talk radio audiences for more than three decades with his blend of straight talk and twisted humor. In Somebody's Gotta Say It, Boortz warms up for the coming political season with a preemptive strike in the War on the Individual: ""The Democrats' theme for 2008 will be 'The Common Good.' I can't speak for you, but I am an individual. Government exists to protect my rights, not to order my life. And I damn sure don't exist to serve government."" He takes on liberal catchphrases like giving back (""Nobody actually earns anything anymore. Why do liberals think this way? Because they find it impossible to acknowledge that people work for money""), our rampant civic idiocy (""We are not a democracy. Never were. Weren't supposed to be. And we shouldn't be""), and Big Brother (""We have smoke-free workplaces. We have drug-free school zones. I say let's start establishing government-free oases, where we can be free to leave our seat belts unbuckled, and peel the labels off anything we choose""). And somehow, along the way, he finds room for pop quizzes and an answer, once and for all, to the eternal question, ""Neal, why don't you run for president?""—in a chapter called ""No Way in Hell."" 
  Full of irresistible wisecracks and irrefutable libertarian wisdom, Somebody's Gotta Say It is one man's response to America at a time when the government overreaches, the people underperform—and the truth hurts.

  Zum Buch

• 

  Hueys over Khe Sanh - Missions...

  Peter Green

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A vivid memoir of the Vietnam War by a crew chief who flew on hundreds of flights during his tour. 
   
   
   
  During Vietnam, the basic role of the USMC gunship squadrons was to protect the transport helicopters during medevac missions, troop insertions and extractions, resupply missions, and supporting the Marines on the ground during operations and patrols. Basically, whenever the Marines or South Vietnam friendlies got in trouble the gunships were dispatched to assist them. 
   
   
   
  As a gunner, and later crew chief, Pete Greene flew hundreds of missions on Huey gunships—flying practically every day with different pilots and gunners. In this vivid memoir he recalls many of those missions, including providing gunship support for MACV-SOG in and around I Corps area, working with Marine Recon, and undertaking frequent, perilous resupply and medevac and medevac support missions.

  Zum Buch

• 

  The Id Paradox

  Jan Notzon

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  After disastrous experiences in law and education, Jake Kazmareck tries to disappear into a menial job picking melons on a farm in the Rio Grande Valley. 
  An estranged friend tracks him down, however, with news that their mutual bosom buddy is not dead but rotting in a Mexican prison. The stage is set for his rescue. 
  Jake, Connors McClain, and Artie Cavazos’s friendship was forged during an almost fatal canoe trip in which only Artie’s genius for survival kept them alive. Their brush with death, however, unleashed in Jake a primitive beast that has never stopped plaguing him. 
  A few years later, the three engage in an attempt to rescue Artie’s uncle and family from the Mexican drug cartel that had forced his uncle to work for them. Jake mistakenly attributes their failure, and Artie’s death, to Connors’s betrayal. 
  When Connors later contacts Jake, he shares some startling news. Connors, now the Texas attorney general, has discovered that Artie is still alive and imprisoned in a Mexican jail. 
  The harrowing rescue is successful, but Artie’s experiences have effectively destroyed his spirit. Jake and Connors now reconciled, they enlist the aid of psychiatrist Judith Neuwirth to try to piece back together Artie’s shattered self. 
  In the process, Jake is again confronted with the beast in himself. Will he learn to accommodate it, or will it destroy him? Is it an essential part of us that must be accepted? Or must it be fought to the death?

  Zum Buch

• 

  In Our Day - An Oral History of...

  Kevin C. Kearns

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  For over fifty years, historian Kevin C. Kearns trekked the rough-and-tumble streets of the heart of Dublin, hoping to record and preserve the city's vanishing oral history. Armed only with a Sony tape recorder, the ordinary people he encountered – street traders, dockers, factory workers, tram drivers, midwives, mothers, grandparents, publicans, jarveys – shared private stories of hardship, joy, sorrow, survival and triumph – with humour and whimsy.
  In Our Day is the culmination of a life's work – a treasure trove bursting with whispers from the past – 450 vignettes, memories and recollections gathered to present an evocative, poignant portrait of a forgotten Dublin.
  'Those of us who know and love Dublin owe Kearns a huge debt.' Roddy Doyle
  'Without Kevin, the lives of ordinary decent Dubliners would be forgotten. This book is a celebration of them.' Joe Duffy

  Zum Buch

• 

  Chrysippos: A short biography -...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Chrysippos, Greek philosopher and stoic: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

  Zum Buch

• 

  Brazilian Mythology: Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Brazilian Mythology: A Journey Through Legends and Mystical Creatures 
  Step into the magical world of Brazilian mythology, where ancient tales come alive. This audiobook takes you on a fascinating adventure into the myths and legends shaped by the many people who have called Brazil home. From enchanted jungles to mysterious sea creatures, these stories continue to influence Brazil’s vibrant culture today. 
  What You’ll Discover:How Brazil’s landscapes shaped its myths: Learn how the vast Amazon, rugged mountains, and endless coastline gave birth to different legends across the country.Creation stories from indigenous tribes: Uncover the ancient tales of how the world began.Amazon rainforest creatures: Meet mystical beings like Iara, a river spirit who lures men with her beauty.A blend of cultures: See how indigenous, African, and European traditions came together to create Brazil’s unique mythology and powerful deities.Mythical sea creatures: Discover Brazil’s coastline myths, including tales of creatures like the Boto Cor-de-Rosa, the pink dolphin who turns into a handsome man.Monsters that prowl the forests: Learn about the Brazilian werewolf and how it differs from the European version.Famous Brazilian folklore characters: Get to know beloved figures like Saci-Pererê, the one-legged trickster with a mischievous smile. 
  You can finally explore Brazil’s mythical beings, heroic figures, and sacred traditions in an easy-to-read, engaging way. This audiobook is perfect for anyone curious about the deep connection between mythology, culture, and history in Brazil. 
  So, what are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to embark on a mythical journey today!

  Zum Buch