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Author : Joey Maddox
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 27,83 MB
Release : 2009-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1462833624

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This is the true story of Captain Fletcher E. Adams and the famous 357th Fighter Group. Known collectively as the “Yoxford Boys” the 357th was the first P-51 Mustang fighter group in the history of the “Mighty” 8th Air Force. Although active for less than two years during World War II, the group set many records and became one of the greatest fighter outfits the U. S. Air Force would ever send into combat. Between February 1944 and April 1945 the 357th produced more aces than any other American fighter group. They also shot down more German jets than any other group in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. On January 14, 1945, a day that will forever be known as “The Great Rat Race” and “The Big Day”, the 357th Fighter Group shot down 55 1⁄2 German fighters in just over two hours setting a record in military aviation that has never and probably will never be broken. Among the members of this amazing group of fighter pilots were: Chuck Yeager, Bud Anderson, Kit Carson, John England, and others destined for fame. So was Captain Fletcher E. Adams, a native son of the small village of Ida, Louisiana. Then, on May 30, 1944, Adams, the leading ace of the 357th Fighter Group with 9 kills to his credit, was shot down over Tiddische, Germany and murdered by civilians on the ground. This is their story as told by the pilots through their books, diaries, and interviews with the author. Theirs was an adventure never to be matched again in the annals of aviation history. Find out what it was really like to go “to war with the Yoxford Boys”! “This book gives us the best insight into a tragic causality of WW II and the mystery of what happened to Captain Fletcher E. Adams. Joey Maddox’s use of other voices, quotes and investigative interviews make the story interesting. You’ll not only learn about Fletcher Adams but also the history of the 357th Fighter Group. I found the use of Adams’ personal diary, an illegal practice in wartime, particularly interesting to learn of his personal feelings during his training and combat.” Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson Colonel, USAF Ret.

Author : Declan Hunter
Publisher : RWG Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,44 MB
Release : 2023-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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In a world ravaged by oppression and despair, hope flickers like a dying ember. "The Bleak Horizon: A Journey into Darkness" invites readers to embark on a gripping dystopian odyssey, where the human spirit confronts its deepest fears and forges a path towards redemption. In a society on the brink of collapse, hope crumbles as the Fall of Hope unravels the foundations of a once-thriving civilization. Shadows of Desperation cast a bleak pall over a society teetering on the edge, pushing individuals to their limits. Amidst the struggle, Struggling Embers offer a glimmer of resistance, a spark that refuses to be extinguished. Follow the journey of Sarah Thompson, a courageous protagonist who becomes an unwitting catalyst for change. As she navigates the ruins of civilization and confronts the echoes of tyranny, Sarah delves into the abyss, descending into the underbelly of a world ravaged by darkness. Betrayal lurks around every corner, as Broken Bonds test the loyalty and resolve of those who dare to fight for a better world. Amidst the desolation, innocence is lost, and the children of a darkened era bear the weight of a shattered reality. As the iron fist tightens its grip, Echoes of Tyranny resound, threatening to crush any semblance of freedom. Sarah and her allies find themselves entangled in a power struggle, where kings and pawns vie for control in a desperate bid to shape a broken world. Unholy alliances form amidst the chaos, as survival becomes the ultimate currency. Sacrifices are made, moral decay permeates the shadows, and shattered dreams haunt the hearts of the brave who dare to defy. Amidst the turmoil, a ray of light pierces through the darkness, offering a glimmer of hope. A united front emerges, whispering rebellion and sowing the seeds of change in a society starved for liberation. But as the journey progresses, deception is unveiled, revealing the masked truth that has been carefully woven into the fabric of their existence. Paranoia takes hold, tightening its clutches around the hearts of the brave souls who stand against the forces of oppression. In the face of adversity, the indomitable human spirit rises, redefining freedom within the chains that bind them. The silent suffering of the marginalized emerges from the margins, demanding to be heard and challenging the moral decay that festers in the shadows. As secrets of a broken world are unveiled, the characters grapple with their own identities, navigating a fractured landscape where truth is elusive. Survival becomes a relentless battle in the barren land, where every step forward comes at a cost. Yet, against the backdrop of a bleeding sky and the great divide that threatens to tear them apart, nature's last stand provides a beacon of resilience. Lines are drawn in blood, forcing individuals to confront their deepest convictions and choose their path in this desperate struggle. In the midst of the darkness, alliances are forged, betrayals are revealed, and the human spirit finds redemption. A glimpse of dawn emerges on the bleak horizon, as Sarah and her allies confront the unknown future, embracing it with courage, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of hope. "The Bleak Horizon: A Journey into Darkness" is a gripping dystopian saga that explores the depths of the human spirit in the face of oppression, the power of unity amidst chaos, and the unwavering pursuit of a better world. Join the characters on this epic odyssey, where love, loss, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit intertwine on a path towards redemption.

Author : Yudit Kiss
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 35,23 MB
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9633866197

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This is a unique exploration of the experience of children who survived the Holocaust—including Roma and Sinti victims—and the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, and Bosnia. Children are among the principal victims of armed conflicts and slaughters; nonetheless, they perceive events through the prism of their unique perspective and have a different range of coping techniques than adults. This overview of the writings of ninety-one child survivors bears evidence to a wide range of human ruthlessness. The author presents little-known texts along with famous memoirs and autobiographical fiction, with abundant quotations. Many of these are not only compelling as historical testimony, but poetic, moving and stirring. Yudit Kiss has not written a historical study or literary criticism of the children’s books. She explores, instead, what the authors went through and what they felt and understood about their experience. Accessible and captivating, this volume presents a close-up, human-size dimension of destruction. The books written by child survivors also describe the resources and means that helped them to remain human even in the deepest well of inhumanity, offering precious lessons about resistance and resilience.

Author : Paul Burroughs
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 27,38 MB
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1662413165

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With the death of his father, Pardis becomes the chosen Black King who holds the strength to save the Day and Night people from the Aduboola. Pardis is not your ordinary boy; he is the only one left of his kind that was not taken captive by the Aduboola. The Aduboola came to Earth to destroy harmony and peace. Hidden evil forces are hard at work, so good has no day off. Pardis possesses numerous abilities, which gives him the chance to punish every wicked being. Evil shall never inherit this divine land.

Author : Ken White
Publisher :
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 28,37 MB
Release : 2013-12-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781494351663

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Eight months after solving Joshua Thomas's murder, life has mostly returned to normal for private investigator Charlie Welles. He's working cases by day, training new vampire investigators sent by Deputy Area Governor Phillip Bain by night, and hoping that Bain will leave one in place long enough to provide a break from the nightly training.When the former German ambassador to the United States visits the city as part of nationwide trip to explore the possibility of reopening diplomatic relations, Welles is hired to protect Dr. Konrad Heymann and his staff, including a young European vampire and a rogue U.S. Army captain.The threats to Heymann and his staff?The human Resistance to the vampire occupation of the country. And elements inside the vampire hierarchy who oppose normal diplomatic relations with the rest of the world.The problem? Nobody is quite who they seem to be...

Author : Kristen Hunt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 28,62 MB
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1940716616

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2016 Annual Indie Excellence Awards- Finalist in the Young Adult Fiction Category As featured in: Parade: Gifts For Your Teen Bookworm, POPSUGAR: 10 New Book Series that Recapture that Twilight Magic, Kids Book Buzz: YA Holiday Book Guide, Hypable: Must-Reads for Teen Read Week, Glitter Magazine: 10 YA Heartthrobs to Fill Your Edward/Jacob Void, SheKnows: Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers, The Reading Room: Books to Pair with Your Favorite Winter Drink Part Viking, part Eskimo, Neiva Ellis knew her family’s ancestral home, the island of Spirit, Alaska, held a secret. A mystery so sensitive everyone, including her beloved grandmother, was keeping it from her. When Neiva is sent to stay on the island while her parents tour Europe she sets out on a mission to uncover the truth, but she was not prepared for what laid ahead. On the night of her seventeenth birthday, the Eskimo rite of passage, Neiva is mysteriously catapulted into another world full of mystical creatures, ancient traditions, and a masked stranger who awakens feelings deep within her heart. Along with her best friends Nate, Viv and Breezy, she uncovers the truth behind the town of Spirit and about her own heritage. When an evil force threatens those closest to her, Neiva will stop at nothing to defend her family and friends. Eskimo traditions and legends become real as two worlds merge together to fight a force so ancient and evil it could destroy not only Spirit but the rest of humanity.

Author : Priya Somaiya
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 38,62 MB
Release : 2022-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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The Sunderbans… Beautiful forests as the name says… The largest mangrove forests of the world, home to several endangered species of fauna, a tourist’s dream destination, stunning landscapes that ignite a painter’s passion… But, what of the humans who inhabit this picture-perfect land of tiny islands, estuarine streams, marshy swamps, and lush green fields? Beneath the breathtakingly beautiful sky of myriad colours and the flaming red, bleeding sunsets, they lead a life of extreme hardship, every day a challenge, with the fear of attacks by the man-eating tigers, the crocodiles that abound the streams, and the constant threat of storms and cyclones that can turn their fertile fields into saline swamps in a few minutes, wiping out a lifetime’s labour. And the women… second-class humans like everywhere, but more so in this rural, remote corner, treated like beasts of burden, hard toil taking a toll of their lives, subjected to domestic violence, sexual assaults from human predators with rape and murder being common events, at the mercy of the rich and powerful… This is the saga of the courage of one such woman—Kalyani, orphaned before reaching her teens, married before fourteen, mother of four, widowed in the early thirties, extremely poor, but uncompromising in her dignity, who does not succumb to pressures or favours and brings up her children single-handedly, relying only on her own hard labour. This story, set in the village of Sajnekhali, on the banks of the Matla River, could be the story of so many who live under the bleeding skies with bleeding hearts.