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Virgilio's story had to be told. The time had come when Virgilio Gonzales just had to tell his story. It could wait no longer. The time had not softened the memories of his youth, when the Japanese occupied the Philippines, his native country, during...

From the Authors Since writing my book, "A Dream Within a Dream," in 2008, the enigmas of the Kiger family have slowly been peeled away, revealing pain, suffering, regret, and forgiveness. My wife, Barbara, a psychologist who has worked with adolescent...

Entertainer Jack Swersie, author of the Amazon.com eBook Opening Act, recounts his first foray into the world of local politics in his newest book, A First Class Township. As part of a grassroots group, Swersie documents the efforts of twenty residents...

ARRIVING IN AMERICA - DESTINATION THE SOUTH captures Taylor's twenty-five year journey in unearthing the buried history of her maternal and paternal family, trekking the paths of her ancestors, before Emancipation (1863). This journey took her back...

Cynthia's parents migrated, during the 1940s, moving from Texas to California, shortly after World War II. She was born in 1948, growing up in Berkeley, California. She came from a close-knit, hardworking family. She grew up hearing stories of family...

And Then What Happened? reviews the career of Harold R. Harris that for a remarkable near-eighty years involved every aspect of aviation. An engineer, he was notable for his fearless innovations, from night flying and airport lighting to test piloting to...

Since thousands of years, slavery in every form has been the root cause of misery and crime in every society it has crept in. Shackles and fetters are not the only means of enslavement of humankind-by-humankind. Enslavers employ many other means to...

This is the world premiere complete publication of Narciso Botello’s important Annals of Southern California, a work focusing on the years 1833 - 1847 when California was emerging from its years of isolation and seclusion with dramatic turmoil,...

...Meanwhile, Jim with the help of his sister, made his way into Timothy's house. There, on the kitchen floor, Beatrice and Tim cleaned Jim's wound, applied a "blue stone solution as a disinfectant and some salve" and wrapped the wound with a muslin...

"Damn you Rolly, you succeeded in taking me back to Vinh Long and Advisory Team 68, after a more than 40 year absence. I thank you for honoring all who served, but especially patriots like Bob Olson and Walt Gutowski, Army guys... that I knew well. They...

The definitive chronicle of the lives, experiences, and contributions of the Jewish men and women who helped shape the American frontier.What reviewers have said about Pioneer Jews:“From their storehouse of information ... the Rochlins have...

In this Age of Misinformation, an increasing number of people seem to be unable or unwilling to tell facts from fiction, communicate effectively, learn from the past, think independently, or have fun with knowledge. CAUTION! Reading This Book Can Make...

The Great Bahamas Hurricane of 1929, also known as the Great Andros Island Hurricane of 1929, was the only major hurricane during the very inactive 1929 North Atlantic hurricane season. The Great Bahamas Hurricane of 1929 was perhaps one of the greatest...

Some places along the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers, as well as Spring Creek and Lake Seminole, saw more human drama than others. Many events happened along these banks amid the tangle of underbrush and marsh grasses. Many spirits still roam the thick...

Perché scrivere un libro sulla vita di Gesù? In quest'epoca in cui il materialismo ha raggiunto il suo apice, la vita di Gesù e il suo ruolo nel Programma Divino interessano probabilmente a poche persone a parte una piccola minoranza di persone alla...

A short, concise, political manifesto presenting a path to an elevated, sustainable American democracy. Imagined in the mind of an Australian. Powerful in its directness and call to arms, FAIRISM is both personal and deeply, philosophically political...

Bilddokumentation zur Deutschen Zeitgeschichte / Gedacht für Historiker, Heimatkundler und Sammler zur historischen Forschung / Alte Ansichtskarten und Fotos aus Privatarchiv /Zeitgenössisches Bildmaterial /48 Abbildungen

Globalization and the easy movement of people, weapons, and toxins across borders has transformed security into a transnational phenomenon. Preventing transnational security threats has proven to be a very difficult challenge for governments and...

"Why the Victims' Law Applies to Me" is an analysis of Colombian political philosophy, based on the author's own experiences, and departs from a specific historical context and liberal approach. The author presents a new approach to Latin American's and...

Journeying On is a collection of essays, poems. and songs about Mills River, North Carolina, by sixth-generation natives Jere Brittain and his late brother, Jim Brittain. Jere is professor emeritus of horticulture, Clemson University; Jim was...

Ce livre parle de l'indépendance de Mayotte. Il regroupe quelques analyses historiques sur Mayotte et interroge. Vous y trouverez également des propositions de solutions mahoraises pour les problèmes qui affectent la vie des Mahorais

Manchester Road Primary School , Droylsden A Centenary History Extracts from the log books, photographs and memories.

How much do you really know about these famous female figures in history? Too often women of the past are caught up in the myth and myopia of male historians. Through the medium of poetry, this anthology seeks to offer a well-rounded version of a...

This book explores the Island's folklore and legend. Looking at stories and tales that have been passed down in tradition. These interesting tales and the truth behind them are explored alongside photographs of the locations as they are today.

In early July 1942, Colonel George Hill, the representative of Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) in Moscow, informed Major Harold Seddon, the Head of SOE's Russian Section in London, that the NKVD, the Soviet Ministry of the Interior, had two...

Il testo si propone di individuare una possibile metodologia di studio e restauro dei centri antichi. Ripercorre le principali fasi della storia del restauro relativa ai centri storici dal Settecento in poi e pubblica documenti inediti sulla storia di...

Have you ever wondered what the social life in the pubs of Witney was like long ago? From the obvious to the not so obvious this book will give you a taste of life in the pubs. Long before cars, television and the Internet the pub really was the hub of...

La costruzione navale è un'arte antica che quasi sicuramente risale alle origini dell'uomo. Nei secoli si è sviluppata fino a diventare scienza e ha consentito all'uomo di solcare i mari, esplorare nuove terre, scoprire nuovi continenti e mettere a...

La tradition des druides historiques était strictement orale. Elle n'a donc pas pu se transmettre intégralement jusqu'à nos jours. Pourtant, en 1717, un nouveau courant de pensée, prétendant s'en inspirer, allait tout de même surgir, en Angleterre, à...

In "Climate Chronicles: Tracing the Path of Activism," embark on a captivating journey through the history of climate change activism. From the early roots of environmental movements to the modern-day global climate justice movement, this book provides a...

Blurb:Step into the pivotal moments of the gay rights movement in the UK with this sweeping and immersive journey through the struggle for equality. Discover the triumphs and trials, the courage and resilience, of the individuals and communities who...

The Manorial Society of England and Wales is a voluntary organisation, originally founded in 1998, who endeavour to maintain a register of those holding feudal titles.This book is the third edition of The Register published in 2023, holding all known...

In "The World Woke: Navigating Contemporary Culture," Brian Hudson takes readers on an enlightening journey through the intricacies of woke culture. From its historical roots to its widespread influence on various sectors of society, this book offers a...

"Bridges to Prosperity: A Positive Examination of British Rule in South Africa" by Johannes Engelbrecht is an enlightening exploration of the transformative impact of British rule in South Africa. This compelling journey through history highlights the...

This is the story of the men of Orpington who fought and died in the Great War and who are remembered on War Shrines and War Memorials in the Orpington area.

This is a profoundly moving account of one man's extraordinary journey through the Second World War. From the German invasion of Poland to the Gulags of Siberia, and from escape through Persia and Iraq to the bitter battles of Cassino and the dying days...

Tracing the history and origins of the steeplejack trade in Britain

Adwick family history from its Yeomen roots through Waterloo to the mining village of Shireoaks. Adding Mills and Price roots, the author describes village life before, during and after WWII, marriage and travels beyond the village boundaries.

Agricola was governor of the Roman Province of Britannia for 7 years from 77 to 84. The book describes the Roman war machine. It then argues that Vespasian decided in 71 to conquer the whole of the island of Britain, and substantially expanded the...

The units of the 46th (North Midland) Division came from Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Having sailed for France in February 1915 it became the first complete territorial division to serve on the Western...

Con questo testo l'autore ha voluto creare un ottimo connubio tra storia e numismatica. Uno splendido catalogo di riferimento per ogni studioso della monetazione antica nonché un ottimo riferimento per chi ancora deve introdursi nel mondo della...

This is a fictional novel based on the true story of four family's and how they went from rags to riches and back again several times over throughout the hundred or so years that the novel covers. It follows them through three wars and into eventual...