Other books that might interest you

• 

  The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe...

  Jay A Stout

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  San Diego Book Award Winner: “An excellent overview of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ war against Nazi Germany.” —Barrett Tillman, author of Whirlwind: The Air War Against Japan 1942–1945  Bronze medalist, Military Writers Society of America   When World War II began, the U.S. Army Air Corps numbered only forty-five thousand men and a few thousand aircraft—hardly enough to defend the United States, let alone defeat Germany’s Luftwaffe, whose state-of-the-art aircraft and battle-seasoned pilots stood ready to batter any attackers. Yet by the war’s end, the Luftwaffe had been crushed, and the U.S. Army Air Forces, successor to the Air Corps, had delivered the decisive blows. This book tells the story of that striking transformation—one of the marvels of modern warfare—while simultaneously thrusting readers into whirling, heart-pounding accounts of aerial combat.   Britain’s Royal Air Force had been just barely holding the line, and the might of the United States was needed to turn the tide. Almost from scratch, the US built an air force of more than two million men. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Henry “Hap” Arnold, Carl “Tooey” Spaatz, Ira Eaker, James Doolittle, and others, the USAAF assembled a well-trained and superbly equipped force unlike any ever fielded. And thanks to the brave Americans who crewed, maintained, and supported the aircraft, the USAAF annihilated the Luftwaffe, pounding targets deep inside Germany and elsewhere. A stirring tribute to these men as well as an engaging work of history, The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe vividly describes World War II in the skies above Europe—and captures the personalities of the men who won it, whether on the ground or in the air.

  Show book

• 

  Cold War Armored Fighting Vehicles

  George Bradford

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  For modelers and military enthusiasts, a collection of scale drawings of post-WWII 20th century military vehicles.   This volume of scale drawings of military vehicles covers the Cold War, from the end of World War II through 1990. Included here are the armored fighting vehicles that fought in Korea and Vietnam, in the Arab-Israeli wars, and in other conflicts around the globe, as well as those that never saw combat. Vehicles include:   ·       Centurion main battle tank (Britain) ·       Leopard 2 main battle tank (Germany) ·       Magach 6 tank (Israel) ·       T-55 main battle tank (Soviet Union) ·       M47 Patton medium tank (United States) ·       And dozens more . . . 

  Show book

• 

  The Whale Hunters

  Sebastian Junger

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This piece, which appeared in Outside magazine in 1995 and was originally recorded for "Rough Water: Stories of Survival From The Sea," is about an old man, a Bequian harpooner, who uses a wooden sailboat to hunt humpback whales. The piece is an elegy of sorts--an unsentimental lament for something lost.

  Show book

• 

  Racial Justice for the Long Haul...

  Christine Jeske

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Enduring Hope: Ethnographic Insights into Long-Term Racial Justice Advocacy
  Many White Christians feel convicted when they hear of racial injustice but aren't sure what they can do. They often become overwhelmed by deep divisions, conflicting priorities, and historical burdens. They need a clearer vision for engagement with racial justice and reconciliation that goes beyond easy answers or simplistic optimism. Isn't there anyone who has found a way forward?
  Anthropologist Christine Jeske has studied precisely this question. Her one-of-a-kind research started by asking people of color about their work and experience with White advocates of racial justice. She then studied the postures, ideas, and actions of those they recommended as positive examples.
  In Racial Justice for the Long Haul, Jeske presents her findings on what makes for an effective, enduring approach, revealing shared threads in the lives of White Christians who have faithfully embraced the call to advocate for justice. By abandoning simplistic answers and confronting the depths of suffering and injustice, they discover a bold way of hope that perseveres. This book
  
  - features a unique methodology of interviews with Christian leaders of color and White advocates
  - makes qualitative ethnographic research accessible, and
  - provides concrete examples of how White Christians can grow—and persist—in working for racial justice.
  This book invites readers to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow authentically as allies in the work of racial justice. White Christians must learn the nature of true hope as they encounter the depths of injustice and of lament—and of grace. Racial Justice for the Long Haul offers the clarity, inspiration, and tools needed to persevere in the pursuit of a more just world.

  Show book

• 

  From Leatherneck to Roman Collar

  Colleen Gahan McFall

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A career in the U.S. Marine Corps and ordination to the Catholic priesthood are commitments to service, but it is rare one would not only have both of these callings and be a widower and father as well.  Timothy M. Gahan is such a man.  Listen about his inspirational life.

  Show book

• 

  Northern Chinese Powers - Rivals...

  Rolf Hedger

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  **Northern Chinese Powers: Rivals and Conquerors (3 in 1)** explores the rise and dominance of three formidable northern dynasties that shaped China’s history through conquest, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. From the enigmatic Tangut Kingdom to the powerful Liao Dynasty and the world-altering Yuan Dynasty, these states challenged traditional Chinese rule and left lasting legacies in governance, warfare, and trade.   
  Discover the Tangut Kingdom, founders of the Western Xia Dynasty, who developed their own script, built fortified cities, and played a crucial role in Silk Road commerce. Learn about the Liao Dynasty, a Khitan-led empire that rivaled the Song Dynasty and mastered the art of steppe warfare. Finally, delve into the Yuan Dynasty, the Mongol-led empire established by Kublai Khan, which expanded across Asia, redefined China’s political landscape, and connected East and West through trade and cultural exchange.   
  From nomadic warriors to imperial rulers, these northern powers shaped China’s destiny through both conflict and cooperation. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to explore the complex and dynamic forces that ruled beyond the Great Wall.

  Show book