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On the heels of the enormous success of his masterwork The Grapes of Wrath, and at the height of the American war effort, John Steinbeck, one of the most prolific and influential literary figures of his generation, wrote Bombs Away, a nonfiction account of his experiences with US Army Air Force bomber crews during World War II. Now, for the first time since its original publication in 1942, Penguin Classics presents this exclusive edition of Steinbeck's introduction to the then-nascent US Army Air Force and its bomber crew.

New York City is not only The New Yorker magazine's place of origin and its sensibility's lifeblood, it is the heart of American literary culture. Wonderful Town, an anthology of superb short fiction by many of the magazine's most accomplished contributors, celebrates the 75-year marriage between a preeminent publication and its preeminent context with this collection of 44 of its best stories from (so to speak) home.

This volume includes: "When God Doesn't Listen" by Francis Chan; "Submission through Prayer" by James MacDonald; "Waiting On God" by John Ortberg: and "Why We Shouldn't Give Up On Prayer" by Bill Hybels.

The US Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. It was to become law only if it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. New York was a key state, but it contained strong forces opposing the Constitution. A series of eighty-five letters appeared in New York City newspapers between October 1787 and August 1788 urging support for the Constitution. These letters remain the first and most authoritative commentary on the American concept of federal government.

Buffalo Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, and other legendary heroic figures of America's Old West get the royal treatment in White Hats, a collection of stories by esteemed Western authors. This anthology is expertly compiled by Robert J. Randisi, who has gathered extraordinary stories of those who wear the white hat from well-known authors like John Jakes, Richard S. Wheeler, James Reasoner, and others.

In this remarkable collection, ten premier scholars of nineteenth-century America address the epochal impact of the Civil War by examining the conflict in terms of three Americas - antebellum, wartime, and postbellum nations. Moreover, they recognize the critical role in this transformative era of three groups of Americans - white northerners, white southerners, and African Americans in the North and South.

Turk and Rubino are back to say that history is about to repeat. Instead of addressing the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, the world's governments have continued along the same path, accumulating even more debt and inflating even bigger financial bubbles. So another - even bigger - crisis is coming.

How would your life be different if you understood how money works? What if your new understanding of money created a total money makeover? You may read many books related to earning money, and you still wonder, how you can use those learned techniques to make money. Do not worry, this book is not like the others, it gives you an abstract understanding about money which differentiates poor people from rich. If you understand this, you will start making better decisions in your life.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to improve your understanding of money and help you to master money saving and spending habits. Your money-making capabilities depend on your understanding of the psychology of money. Even you buy money-saving books to learn about money-making, without understanding the psychology of money, it will be difficult for you to change your money mindset.

In this book, you will find steps and tips to a more meaningful - and happy - life by exploring the things in life that can get you down or build you up. Some of the methods explored in this book will provoke the need for careful thought and reflection on your part. However, together, we can find that road to greater happiness, peace of mind, and stability in life.

If anything in your life has ever been worth fighting for, you should fight for your relationship. You may listen to many books related to strengthening your relationship, and you still wonder how you can use those learned techniques in your relationship building. Do not worry, this book is not like others. It gives you clear and concise ideas which have worked in past, are working in present. and will also work in future.

When it comes to money there are a lot of problems and questions that come to mind. Should I take out a student loan? Do I really need a budget? Is there any good way to navigate health care costs? All these questions are answered here, in this down-to-earth book that is prepared to walk you through the many different areas of finances and discuss the pitfalls and solutions we all face in this modern economy.

While connecting me up to various machines and monitors and placing nitroglycerine tablets under my tongue, the doctor looked at me early on and said: "You waited too long to get here, sir." I was petrified. There was no immediate response on my part, only a deep sense of fear entombed by a completely paralyzed inner spirit. Much to my surprise, he spoke again: "Sir, you've waited too long to get here. You're not going to make it."

Packed with real-life lessons from an experienced manager and coach, Nurture provides bite-sized people management tips to help you get the most from your new team. The information in this audiobook will increase your chances of successfully navigating the journey from buddy to boss.

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

This chilling collection of modern horror stories is sure to have you peeking warily around corners and walking just a bit faster down dark streets. Full of both creepy events and morbid humor, The Bacchanal stands as a testament to humanity's love of being afraid and of frightening others. Humanity's fear of the unknown and fascination with the supernatural are masterfully depicted in these 11 stories.

Are you tired of living your life loaded to the brim with debt? Do you look at your mortgage, credit card payments and other bills with a deep sense of frustration and hopelessness? Believe it or not, millions of people each day suffer unnecessarily with debt when they could actually be much more free if they were just willing to take the steps necessary to break the bonds of debt. The problem is that while the world is loaded to the brim with debt, we often don't have access to the solutions that will free us.

How would your life be different if you understood how money works? Imagine how you'll feel knowing where to invest money and where not to invest. You may read many books related to earning money, and you still wonder, how you can use those techniques to make money. Do not worry, this book is not like others, it gives you an abstract understanding about money which differentiates poor people from rich. If you understand this, you will start making better decisions in your life which ultimately make you rich.

Explore the secrets of the universe with selections from the works of three of the greatest scientific minds of our lifetime. Widely regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein, Stephen W. Hawking has delved into today's most important scientific ideas about the cosmos, expanded upon the rich history of scientific thought, and reveled in the complexities of the universe in which we live.

Seventeen authors reimagine the biblical apocalypse and all the hell that follows in 16 horrifying tales. What if the prophecies of Revelation hit today? What sort of craziness and evil would ensue? With this list of excellent authors contributing, it’s sure to be a hell of a listen!