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Scion of a wealthy New York family, Captain Hank Mitchell is a hot shot fighter pilot flying escort for American bombers as they penetrate Nazi-occupied Europe. His P-51 is hit over Germany and he bails out over the English Channel. Burned terribly, he is pulled from the freezing water of the English Channel to realize his life has forever changed. Angry and bitter, he meets Doctor Roger Hanson, an Army Air Corps flight surgeon, who knows that Hank’s best chance is to take part in the RAF’s cutting edge burn treatment program.

In March 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro, murdering his bodyguards. For nearly two months, they held him hostage while a shocked world looked on, before eventually killing him and dumping his body in the middle of Rome. But who were this terrorist group? What did they want? And how did they continue to operate for almost twenty years, terrifying a nation from 1970 to 1988? In John Foot’s remarkable new book, we learn how they became the most formidable left-wing terrorist organisation in post-war Western Europe.

It's time to democratize generosity and impact so YOU can make a difference. Philanthropy isn’t just about wealth—it’s about creativity, passion, and using your unique talents to contribute to what you believe in. Visionary investor and humanitarian John Studzinski challenges the traditional notion that philanthropy is reserved for the ultra-rich, revealing how anyone, regardless of financial means, can become a force for change.

The United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1981-1986, John "Jack" Block tells the story of how he rose from a one-room schoolhouse to the White House. Tapped by Ronald Reagan to serve on his Cabinet, Block guided the USDA through one of the most tumultuous and devastating times in recent history for the American farmer: the farm crisis of the 1980s.

Casualties of Passion is a story of relationships—relationships gone stale, relationships that never should have been, uncommon relationships that morph over time and endure, and relationships that erupt in violence. The common thread that runs through these relationships is sexual desire.

Daniel’s prayer and seventy-week prophecy in Daniel 9 is unique and epic. With Israel being in exile nearly seven decades, Daniel was eager for the nation’s physical and spiritual restoration. However, the Lord revealed that His plans for Israel would reach into the distant future, encompassing a period of seventy weeks. In this remarkable revelation, God outlined a precise chronology when Christ would come and die to achieve redemption, and when the Antichrist would rise and reign but ultimately be destroyed.

Aldo Cassidy and his team are tasked with recovering an important relic from an alien station. As they arrive, they find signs of a battle, leaving the entire system in disarray. Without good intelligence, they must take a chance to secure a prize capable of unifying their cultures, or unveil secrets dark enough to keep them apart forever. The planet Constance becomes a hotbed for activity. As Justiciar Caden Raines arrives to rescue a hostage, Sam Levine fights for survival after his ship crashed in the desert. Both men race against time, with the fate of many hanging in the balance.

Stephen Crawford is trying to finish his PhD dissertation when he's transported to a magical land he's previously only experienced through gaming. With a strange new capability that causes him to capture (and remove from existence) places, things, and people, he's trying to make sense of his situation and make his way back to Earth.

Admiral Robert O’Hara once commanded the Lunar Free State’s fleet, but he’s finding that leading the nation as Chief Executive requires different skills, as well as an entirely different mindset. The confrontation between the LFS and the Confederated Nations of Earth continues, but now it includes a race to build colonies on Xanadu, a competition that has strained Luna’s financial resources to the limit.

Discover the Secret to Living an Exceptional Life What if you could unlock the full power of Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich? For decades, readers have searched for the missing piece to this legendary book’s promise of success.

Looking to gain control of your career while creating a business offering both flexibility and financial independence? This comprehensive guide serves as your blueprint for building a thriving Virtual Assistant business from the ground up. In today's remote-work environment, businesses of all sizes desperately need administrative support. The demand for virtual assistants who can manage overflowing inboxes, schedule meetings, and coordinate calendars continues to surge.

A pilot of a airmail flight battles a horrific snow storm in order to keep himself and a passenger alive.

The nine narrative episodes of Volume Four of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots. Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Introduction by John Scalzi, with stories by John Scalzi, Stant Litore, Siobhan Carroll, Bruce Sterling, John McNichol, Dave Hutchinson, Marc Laidlaw, and Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the gig economy is transforming work patterns worldwide, creating both new opportunities and challenges for freelancers. "AI's Influence on the Gig Economy" examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping freelance work and provides guidance for navigating this changing environment. This book explores the intersection of AI and gig work, offering a roadmap through the evolving job market.

But when he’s paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn’t always as sweet as pie. Listeners of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake! Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!

This is a true story of Oscar P. Dog, a puppy who was adopted by a Navy warship on deployment and found his way to America. It is designed to make you laugh and perhaps help military kids understand the concept of a deployment.

Wie jedes Kind weiß, gibt es auf jeder großen Baustelle viele große Baufahrzeuge: Bagger, Kräne, Walzen ... und so weiter und so weiter! Aber wo kommen diese großen Fahrzeuge eigentlich her? Und waren sie früher einmal ... klein? Nanu, wo kommen die denn plötzlich her? Mucki und die anderen Straßenfahrzeuge fordern Bagger Ben und seine Freunde heraus! Sie behaupten, die besseren Fußballspieler zu sein. Kann das Team vom Baustellen-Kindergarten gegen die schnellen Flitzer bestehen, oder müssen sie sich den Angebern geschlagen geben? Zum Glück hat Ben eine Idee.

Unlock a world of adventure and essential survival skills for your child – even if they've never set foot outside the backyard! Are you worried that your kids spend too much time in front of screens and not enough time outdoors? Imagine them confidently building shelter, starting fires safely, finding water, reading weather patterns, and mastering essential survival skills – while having the adventure of a lifetime!

In today's competitive landscape, success hinges on mastering habits that unlock your potential. "The Habit Code" presents a science-backed framework for transforming your life through consistent actions. By understanding the cue-routine-reward loop from neuroscience and psychology, you'll learn to identify triggers, design effective routines, and reinforce positive changes. The book dismantles the myth that willpower alone drives change, instead offering practical systems for environmental design, data tracking, and accountability.

"Cup of Gold" by John Steinbeck is a historical novel that follows the life of Henry Morgan, a Welshman who becomes one of the most notorious pirates of the Caribbean. The story begins with Henry's childhood in Wales, where he dreams of adventure and riches. He eventually leaves his home and becomes a bond servant in Barbados, where he learns about the harsh realities of life and begins to develop his ambitions.