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  Stanford Tuck - Hero of the...

  Helen Doe

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  The first full reappraisal of one of Britain's great fighter aces, this book examines the truth behind Tuck's 1956 biography, Fly for Your Life. It looks at the evidence behind the myths, checks out some of the exaggerated stories and reveals the real Stanford Tuck. In January 1942 Bob Tuck was the top-scoring British fighter ace with an official score of twenty-nine enemy aircraft destroyed. During the Battle of Britain his legendary prowess grew and he was posted to command a leaderless and demoralized squadron, this time flying Hurricanes. He continued to prove he was an outstanding fighter ace, gaining the rare distinction of three DFCs and then the DSO for his leadership. He was shot down over France in January 1942. In January 1944 however, around twenty POWs, including Tuck, were purged to a new camp. Still determined to escape, Tuck and a Polish officer took a risky chance and made their way east to Russian forces and thence to England. This book reveals a more complex man than the one-dimensional hero of the previous biography. Post war, he became good friends with the Luftwaffe ace, Adolf Galland, and was a key advisor with him on the film Battle of Britain, and, often made many media appearances. His health suffered in later years from the impact of his war service and his imprisonment and he died aged seventy in 1987.

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  Finding Your Self at the...

  Alice Haddon, Ruth Field

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  You can’t seem to get over the breakup. You feel stuck in cycles of rumination and pain. This revelatory guide provides brand-new therapeutic tools to revolutionize the way we overcome loss, as well as seek and welcome love, within and outside of ourselves. 
  ""For the heartbroken, a solid first step toward healing.” —Publishers Weekly 
  Alice Haddon, psychologist with over twenty-five years of clinical experience, and Ruth Field, bestselling self-help author, show us how we can dissect heartbreaks, mine them for strength and live our most empowered life. 
  In these warm, welcoming pages, you will meet women of different cultural backgrounds and ages who successfully picked themselves back up to become more confident than ever through the work that Alice and Ruth are doing at the Heartbreak Hotel--a therapy retreat providing intensive care to the heartbroken. 
  Bursting with compassion, humor, sass, and courage, this book will take you into the actual exercises conducted at the retreat. It will teach you how to:face your deepest hurt without shame or judgmentask for help and lean on the collectivebe kind and forgiving to yourselfturn your heartbreak into an abundance of love and pride. 
  Providing you with a clear pathway to recovery, Alice and Ruth draw on their wealth of professional and personal experience to help you Finding Your Self at The Heartbreak Hotel.

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  On the Parts of Animals

  Aristotle

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  "On the Parts of Animals" is a biological treatise written by Aristotle, in which he extensively examines the anatomy and physiology of different animals, including humans. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of animal life. In the first section, Aristotle explores the concept of soul and distinguishes between different types of souls that exist in animals. In the second section, he discusses the structure and function of sensory organs, such as eyes and ears, and how animals use them to interact with their environment. In the third section, he analyzes the digestive system and other internal organs, as well as the reproductive system, to understand how animals sustain themselves and reproduce. Finally, in the fourth section, he looks at the differences between different animal species and the variations in their anatomy and physiology. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Zeppelins of World War I The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  While airplanes had never before appeared above the field of war, other aerial vehicles had already been in use for decades, and balloons had carried soldiers above the landscape for centuries to provide a high observation point superior to most geological features. The French used a balloon for this purpose at the Battle of Fleurus in 1794, and by the American Civil War, military hydrogen balloons saw frequent use, filled from wagons generating hydrogen from iron filings and sulfuric acid.  
  	In fact, with advances in dirigible technology, many military thinkers and even aeronautical enthusiasts believed that blimps would remain the chief military aerial asset for the foreseeable future. These men thought airplanes would play a secondary role at best and might even prove a uselessly expensive gimmick soon to fade back into obscurity, leaving the majestic bulk of the dirigible as sole master of the skies.  
  	The Zeppelins, slow and large as they were, proved to be easy targets for fire from the ground, so they were too vulnerable for reconnaissance in the warzone. Instead, they were used for the task of bombing targets. Bombs were dropped on Paris in August 1914, and Zeppelins bombed Belgian forces as the Germans advanced on Liège. The Germans also used them to bomb England’s eastern ports and London in an attempt to disrupt military supplies. On the other side, British pilots destroyed a Zeppelin on the ground at Düsseldorf.  
  	This was bombing at its simplest; the explosives were kept on hooks on the side of the machines and dropped by a crew member by hand. These small forays into aerial bombardment barely even hinted at the bombing campaigns to come, but Zeppelin raids on Britain would continue for nearly four years, killing more than 500 people and injuring 1,300. These raids and the attempts to stop them would be carried out at the cutting edge of new technology. 

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  Russian History - The beginning...

  Secrets of History

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  This is the first book out of three in our “From Rus to Russia” series about Russian history.  
  Embark on a journey through time as you dive into the fascinating world of Russia's early history. "Russian History: The Beginning to the 18th Century" is your guide to the formative events and iconic figures that shaped the nation we know today. 
  Immerse yourself in the gripping tales of conquest, intrigue, and revolution, exploring the complex interplay of culture, politics, and religion that forged the Russian identity. 
  Witness the rise of legendary figures like Ivan the Terrible, Russia's first Tsar, who expanded the nation's territory and centralized power. His iron-fisted rule, while brutal, paved the way for Russia's emergence as a powerful force on the world stage.  
  Then, experience the transformative reign of Peter the Great, the innovative ruler who modernized Russia's military, government, and culture, drawing inspiration from the West. 
  Marvel at the sweeping saga of the Mongol Invasion, an event that left an indelible mark on Russia's history. This tumultuous period saw the subjugation of Russian lands under the Golden Horde, leading to centuries of strife, resistance, and eventual liberation. The resilience and determination displayed by the Russian people during this time would become hallmarks of their national character. 
  With a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shaped Russia's early history. And with compelling storytelling and vivid descriptions, this book is perfect for history enthusiasts and newcomers alike. 
  Don't miss out on this enthralling journey through Russia's past. Order your copy of "Russian History: The Beginning to the 18th Century" today, and prepare to be captivated by the stories of a nation's birth and the figures who led it into the modern era.

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  Healing Rage - Women Making...

  Ruth King, Jack Kornfield

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  Healing Rage is the self-published success that provides guidance for women in identifying and transforming one of the most challenging emotions of our lives 
   
   
   
  Self-help authors rarely distinguish between anger and rage, but Ruth King has devoted her career to exploring the subtle varieties of this emotion. In Healing Rage, she gives all listeners access to her pioneering, breakthrough program, which has already changed thousands of lives through workshops nationwide. 
   
   
   
  Written for every woman—from counselors and their patients to those who may not realize that rage is at the root of their unhappiness and have just begun to seek new paths of hope—Healing Rage is a unique invitation for transformation.

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