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  Bully Able Leader - The Story of...

  George G Loving

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  This USAF pilot’s memoir “masterfully describes the progress of the war . . . [and] superbly chronicles the many close-support and interdiction missions.” —Air & Space Power Journal    This action-packed account by an American pilot and squadron commander in the Korean War reveals just what it was like to fly the F-80 Shooting Star against MiGs and ground targets. Using the radio call sign of “Bully Able Leader,” Lieutenant General George G. Loving flew 112 combat missions in five major campaigns from 1950–1951.  This well-written, first-hand account of life in the cockpit of a USAF fighter jet will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs alike.   “Valuable insights of the flying environment that earmarked this first war of extensive use of jet combat aircraft.” —Col. Joe McCue, USAF (Ret.), Air Power History

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  Oathsworn Brothers Rise - R3K:...

  罗 罗劲松, Luo Guanzhong

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  Before Game of Thrones… Before Dynasty Warriors… 
  This was the original saga of thrones forged in blood. 
  A modern edition of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, featuring essential summaries & Hanyu Pinyin names and pronunciation 
  The mighty Hàn Dynasty crumbles. Corruption rots the court. Celestial omens blaze across the sky. China shatters, plunging into an era of unthinkable chaos where history bleeds into legend and the supernatural stalks the battlefield. 
  The The wielders of the Serpent Spear, Green Dragon Crescent Blade, Seven Star Sword, Ancient Scimitar and Sky-Piercing Halberd will fight for dominion of the Imperial throne. This is Sānguó Yǎnyì (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) – the cornerstone of Chinese culture and the ultimate historical epic. 
  Dive into the explosive opening (Chapters 1-20) and witness the dawn of chaos: 
  In a humble peach orchard, three men swear an oath that will shake empires: the righteous Liú Bèi, the godlike warrior Guān Yǔ, and the tempestuous Zhāng Fēi. Their brotherhood defies the rising darkness – the monstrous tyrant Dǒng Zhuō who puppeteers the throne, bathing streets in blood, guarded by the undefeatable demigod of war Lǚ Bù astride the mythic Red Hare.  
  Amidst the storm walks Cáo Cāo, a strategist of unmatched brilliance and ruthless ambition, dancing on the edge of damnation. And in the shadows, the young courtesan Diāo Chán (Sable Cicada) weaves a plot of beauty and wit to achieve what armies cannot: toppling a colossus of cruelty. 
  Navigate the Epic with Ease with essential faction overviews, character breakdowns, and chapter summaries illuminate the complex web of alliances. Authentic Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation (like Liú Bèi, Guān Yǔ, Cáo Cāo) deepens your immersion into this foundational tale. 
  The stage is set. Warlords clash. Kingdoms tremble. The threads of fate weave relentlessly toward the cataclysm of Red Cliffs…

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  Stonewall Brigade and Hood’s...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Stonewall Brigade went on to fight in every major battle in the Eastern theater of the American Civil War, to the extent that of the 6,000 men who fought with the brigade over the course of four years, less than 200 remained by the time General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. They were organized, trained, and mentored by one of the most revered military leaders in American history, and they made a decisive impact on battles like First Manassas, the 1862 Valley Campaign, and Chancellorsville. The brigade was virtually a spent force by the end of the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse in May 1864, which took place nearly a year after Stonewall Jackson himself had been mortally wounded at Chancellorsville. 
  Organized in Richmond, Virginia on October 22, 1861, Hood’s Texas Brigade was one of the most formidable fighting forces of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. At times undisciplined, the men who comprised this brigade were a group of fearless and determined volunteers-turned-soldiers. Over the course of the Civil War, the Texas Brigade engaged over 4,000 men and was comprised of the only Texans to fight with General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia in the Eastern Theater. With the exception of Chancellorsville, these men fought in every major battle in the East, and they also participated in significant battles in the Western Theater. Of the more than 4,000 men who fought with the brigade over the course of the war, approximately 600 remained to surrender at Appomattox. The brigade suffered a horrific casualty rate of sixty-one percent and were lauded for their courage by men such as generals Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, James Longstreet, and Lee.

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  Longships on Restless Seas

  History Nerds

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  For centuries, a fire swept through Europe. It raged on and on, putting nations and kingdoms at its mercy, and that fire came from the North. Due to a series of socio-political triggers, the Vikings emerged from their northern homes in Scandinavia and swept all across the realms of Europe - south, east, west, and north. Mastering the navigation of the oceans and dominating the riverways, these vicious Northmen embarked upon their swift longships and introduced an entirely new chapter of Europe's history. Merciless in war and cunning in trade, they found their place in faraway nations. From Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, and Greenland, down to the Iberian Peninsula and into France, North Africa, and the distant lands in the east, the Northmen left their mark.

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  Mastering The Cockney Accent -...

  Stephanie Lam

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  This is the ideal way to quickly master the Cockney (British) accent using a combination of approaches from pronunciation and oral posture techniques to dialect development (Cockney rhyming slang) and practice exercises. The course also contains guidance on developing a basic British accent to underpin a Cockney accent if desired dependent on your native accent. This course can help you prepare for a Cockney role or audition on stage or screen. The exercises deconstruct the elements of a Cockney accent making in a simple step-by-step process to develop an effective and authentic Cockney accent, the discussion of Cockney dialog also makes it possible to use Cockney in an unscripted setting. This course combines expert linguistic instruction with a range of exercises and Cockney accents to help you perfect and refine the perfect accent.

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  Phone Call - True strange tales

  Susan Specht Oram

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  Mystery-thriller author Susan Specht Oram shares strange but true tales in this sixth book in the Strangers on a Train series, including an unsettling phone call, a complicated story about aging parents, an ultimatum made during coming-of-age, a strange visit by firefighters, and a life-changing deathbed promise. 
   
  This short collection of weird real-life situations might make you laugh and cry. Join her and share the surprising happenings of her life, with her humiliations and triumphs. Pick up your copy today!

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