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  Operation Varsity - A...

  Captivating History

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  Operation Varsity: The Final Airborne Assault of World War II
   
  One river. One daring drop. One last chance to crush Nazi Germany.
  
  In the spring of 1945, as Allied forces closed in on Hitler's collapsing empire, one final major barrier remained: the Rhine River. Beyond it lay the industrial core of Germany and the fading but fierce hope of Nazi resistance.
  
  To break through, Allied commanders launched Operation Varsity, the largest single-day airborne assault of World War II.
  Thousands of paratroopers and glider-borne soldiers from the British 6th Airborne and American 17th Airborne divisions flew across the Rhine and into one of the most dangerous, high-stakes missions of the entire conflict.
  
  What made this operation different?  Everything. 
  
   Inside this book, you'll discover: 
  
  -  The political and military pressures that made Operation Varsity unavoidable. 
  -  Why the Rhine was far more than a river and why it was Germany's final wall. 
  -  How thousands of troops and tons of equipment were coordinated and dropped with remarkable precision. 
  -  What failed in earlier airborne operations, and how Varsity transformed those lessons into success. 
  -  How Varsity's victory opened the path to the Ruhr and ultimately Berlin. 
  -  Why this often overlooked battle deserves recognition among the war's decisive turning points. 
  -  And much more! 
   
  Packed with gripping detail, strategic insight, and human drama,  Operation Varsity illuminates a bold yet frequently forgotten chapter of World War II.
  If you love real-life military history, this is the battle you need to know.
  
  Click  Add to Cart to relive the drop that helped end the war.

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  A Small Place

  Jamaica Kincaid

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  A brilliant look at colonialism and its effects in Antigua—by the author of Annie John 
   
   
   
  "If you go to Antigua as a tourist, this is what you will see. If you come by aeroplane, you will land at the V. C. Bird International Airport. Vere Cornwall (V. C.) Bird is the Prime Minister of Antigua. You may be the sort of tourist who would wonder why a Prime Minister would want an airport named after him—why not a school, why not a hospital, why not some great public monument. You are a tourist and you have not yet seen . . ." 
   
   
   
  So begins Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay, which shows us what we have not yet seen of the ten-by-twelve-mile island in the British West Indies where she grew up. 
   
   
   
  Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright by turns, in a Swiftian mode, A Small Place cannot help but amplify our vision of one small place and all that it signifies.

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  20 Game Changers in History...

  Patrick Marcus

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  Want to learn about the most INSPIRING figures in history, without the information overload? Then keep reading. 
  Whether it’s the Greatest: Military Leaders, Flawed Geniuses, Religious Leaders, Polar Explorers, Revolutionaries, or Ground-Breaking Scientists… this book has what you need. Add in the most notable Ancient Philosophers, Emperors, Musicians, Artists, Con-Artists, and more—and there is someone here for everyone. 
  This book contains:Summaries of the Greatest Historical Figures that ever lived.Their impact and ACHIEVEMENTS which changed the world.The unique stories of each character told an easy-to-follow, engaging manner.The ADVERSITIES and SETBACKS they faced.The moments of INSPIRATION they found in their darkest hour.Rare characteristics and and their most inspirational QUOTES. 
  The List of Historical Figures Includes:Nikola TeslaCarl JungMarcus AureliusProphet MuhammadRoald AmundsenMiyamoto MusashiNapoleon BonaparteRagnar LothbrokNelson MandelaAnne FrankFrank AbagnaleVictor E FranklCharles DarwinGeorges LemaitreMichelangeloMarie CuriePlatoLudwig van BeethovenRosa ParksLucifer

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  Inconvenient Apocalypse An -...

  Wes Jackson, Robert Jensen

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  For decades, our world has understood that we are on the brink of an apocalypse—yet the only implemented solutions have been small and convenient, feel-good initiatives that avoid unpleasant truths about the root causes of our impending disaster. Wes Jackson and Robert Jensen argue that we must reconsider the origins of the consumption crisis and the challenges we face in creating a survivable future. Longstanding assumptions about economic growth and technological progress—the dream of a future of endless bounty—are no longer tenable. The climate crisis has already progressed beyond nondisruptive solutions. The end result will be apocalyptic; the only question now is how bad it will be. 
   
   
   
  Jackson and Jensen examine how geographic determinism shaped our past and led to today's social injustice, consumerist culture, and high-energy/high-technology dystopias. The solution requires addressing today's systemic failures and confronting human nature by recognizing the limits of our ability to predict how those failures will play out over time. Though these massive challenges can feel overwhelming, the coauthors weave a secular reading of theological concepts—the prophetic, the apocalyptic, a saving remnant, and grace—to chart a realistic path for humanity not only to survive our apocalypse but also to emerge with a renewed appreciation of the larger living world.

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  The Object at Hand - Intriguing...

  Beth Py-Lieberman

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  With charm and exuberance, The Object at Hand presents a behind-the-scenes vantage point of the Smithsonian collections. Veteran Smithsonian magazine editor Beth Py-Lieberman weaves together adaptations of the magazine's extensive and compelling coverage and interviews with scholars, curators, and historians to take listeners on an unforgettable journey through the Smithsonian museums. 
   
   
   
  Objects are grouped into the themes audacity, utopia, fierce, haunting, deception, lost, desire, triumph, scale, optimism, playful, rhythm, and revealing to engage with the emotional dimensions of each object, how they relate to each other, and how they fit into the larger American story. 
   
   
   
  Py-Lieberman reflects on the profound connections between even outwardly dissimilar objects and offers insight and stories from Smithsonian experts. The book explores artworks, scientific specimens, historical artifacts, airplanes, spacecraft, plants, and so much more, contemplating how each item represents different facets of humanity and resonates with cultural meaning in surprising ways. Whimsical, affecting, and insightful, The Object at Hand offers an intimate and exclusive tour of the Smithsonian collections.

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  How the Mafia Saved My Life

  LaQue Duren

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  How The Mafia Saved My Life by LaQue Duren is a powerful narrative of redemption and resilience. LaQue recounts her journey from a path of peril to one of purpose, guided by a group of individuals who saw her value when she couldn't see it herself. Enduring abuse and the harsh realities of poverty, she was lifted from her circumstances and shown a new way of life. 
  The book delves into LaQue's journey of forgiveness, where she finds the strength to forgive her abusers and emerge stronger from the ashes of her past. It's a compelling story of transformation and hope, resonating with anyone who is searching for a way out of their challenges. 
  LaQue Duren's background as a charismatic and influential motivational speaker and coach adds depth to her narrative. Her professional training with the Girls Coalition of Boston in preventing teen prostitution and the exploitation of girls reflects her commitment to making a positive impact on society. Through various outreach programs and her coaching work, LaQue continues to inspire and uplift others, emphasizing that our past does not define our future and that we all have the potential to rise above adversity.

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