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"Masterly. . . . Roberts's portrait of the relationship between the four men who made Allied strategy through the war years is a triumph of vivid description, telling anecdotes, and informed analysis." -Max Hastings, The New York Review of Books
An epic joint biography, Masters and Commanders explores the degree to which the course of the Second World War turned on the relationships and temperaments of four of the strongest personalities of the...
2) W.E
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Madonna's beautifully crafted film tells the story of Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish of LIMITLESS, SUCKER PUNCH), a lonely New Yorker who finds a welcome escape from her troubled relationship when she begins to explore the ultimate love story: King Edward VIII's (James D'Arcy of MASTER AND COMMANDER) scandalous abdication of the British throne for the woman he loved, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough of HAPPY-GO-LUCKY). Wally's...
3) The Way Back
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Four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris (Apollo 13), Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) and Colin Farrell (In Bruges) star in this epic saga of survival from six-time Oscar-nominee Peter Weir (Witness, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). Inspired by an incredible true story, THE WAY BACK begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberian gulag. Thus begins a...
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From ablation to Zelenka-a comprehensive guide to seafaring during the Napoleonic age What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey? More than any other contemporary author, Patrick O'Brian knew the past. His twenty Aubrey–Maturin novels, beginning with 1969's...
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The career of Guernsey-born Admiral James Saumarez reads like an early history of the Royal Navy. His first battle was against the American revolutionaries in 1775, but thereafter his main opponents were the French and the Spanish, and the first fighting ship he commanded, the eight-gun galley Spitfire, was involved in forty-seven engagements before being run aground.
Rising through the ranks, Saumarez fought on land and at sea, and was involved...
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Ayleana was born on Earth three years ago.She'll hit puberty in a few monthsBy then she'll need to find a boyfriend who won't mind if she takes a little of his blood now and again ... or that she has a tail ... That shouldn't be too difficult, right? She'll just have to keep a few things secret ... for a while.Every night she remembers more about who she was before she was born. So every morning she has to fight to remain who she wants to be.And so...
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At least they're primates.That was Commander Riniana Tiana's first thought when she saw the primitive--but sentient--humans of Earth.She should be able to fit in.After all, her own species is primatal too.And she'd only come here to save them from invasion ...But humans don't have tails.And she finds most of them seem extremely jealous of hers!Using the curious custom of clothing, Tiana hides her tail, passes for human and pursues the alien invaders...
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In these three companion books to Patrick O'Brian's novels, and a biography of the author, Dean King proves himself an authority on maritime writers and their work. What is a sandgrouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Adm. Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Capt. Jack Aubrey? More than any other contemporary author, Patrick O'Brian...
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This book is a practical guide to Linux commands for beginner and intermediate users. It focuses on essential skills for file and process management, providing step-by-step instructions for manipulating files and directories, managing running processes, and understanding basic terminal commands. The explanations are clear and accompanied by concrete examples for better understanding.Whether you are a computer science student or a user looking to improve...
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This book will take you on a journey of discovery, where you'll learn the art of effective training techniques, the intricacies of canine communication, the power of positive reinforcement, and the wondrous joy of teaching your dog to navigate the world with confidence. As you turn the page, you'll uncover chapters dedicated to understanding your canine companion, mastering effective communication techniques, harnessing the power of positive reinforcement,...
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The foolproof guide to damage control from the "masters of disaster"
Whether you're a politician caught with his pants down, a publicly traded company accused of accounting improprieties, a family-owned restaurant with a lousy Yelp review or just the guy in the corner cubicle who inadvertently pushed "reply all," a crisis doesn't have to be the make-or-break moment of your career. For those of us that aren't natural spin doctors, it's hard to resist...
12) Masters of Warfare: Fifty Underrated Military Commanders from Classical Antiquity to the Cold War
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In Masters of Warfare, Eric G. L. Pinzelli presents a selection of fifty commanders whose military achievements, skill or historical impact he believes to be underrated by modern opinion. He specifically does not include the household names (the "Gods of War" as he calls them) such as Alexander, Julius Caesar, Wellington, Napoléon, Rommel or Patton that have been covered in countless biographies. Those chosen come from every period of recorded military...
13) How to Set Boundaries: Master the Art of Saying No, Stop People-Pleasing, and Command Respect wit
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Everything you need to know to set boundaries and have healthy relationships.
Do you want to set boundaries without feeling guilty?
Do you want to have a healthy work-life balance?
Do you want to have the courage to say "No"?
Are you fed up with people trying to manipulate you?
Then this audiobook is precisely what you need!
From relationships to the workplace, this audiobook will help you to set healthy boundaries in different areas of your...
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Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
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[2022]
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After stomping the guild master, Selene takes over Diabolos and commands the seven strongest members to embark on a special quest. They must navigate their way through an enormous secret labyrinth and find Elefseria's heart. However, because Selene's gotta Selene, she makes the quest a game where she can enjoy the spectacle of seeing the members of Diabolos fight against Natsu's team in a deadly race to see who can reach the heart first. With half...
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Paramount Pictures
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Spun from Daniel DeFoe's tale of the titular character, this sci-fi story involves a spaceship commander, Chris Draper (Paul Mantee) in a similar situation to the original Robinson Crusoe — but rather than being stranded on an island, our hero is on a hostile planet. Draper, Colonel Dan McReady (Adam West), and a test monkey look as if they are going to collide with a meteor. Draper and the chimp are able to eject themselves from the vessel, but...
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"On December 16, 1842, the US brig-of-war Somers dropped anchor in Brooklyn Harbor at the end of a cruise intended to teach a group of adolescents the rudiments of naval life. But this seemingly harmless exercise ended in catastrophe. Commander Alexander Slidell Mackenzie came ashore saying he had narrowly prevented a mutiny that would have left him and his officers dead. Some of the thwarted mutineers were being held under guard, but three had been...
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Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
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2023.
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"The epic true story of an American hero who flew during WWII, soon to be featured in the upcoming Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks TV Series, Masters of the Air. Beginning on August 17, 1942, American heavy bomber crews of the Eighth Air Force took off for combat in the hostile skies over occupied Europe. The final price was staggering. 4,300 B-17s and B-24s failed to return; nearly 21,000 men were taken prisoner or interned in a neutral country, and...
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Dragon Ball volume 8
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Viz
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[2003]
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The commander of the Red Ribbon Army hires Taopaipai, the world's greatest assassin to kill Son Goku. Goku, meanwhile, must climb the mile-high Karin Tower to obtain a drink of magic water that will give him super strength. And, time is running out--Commander Red only needs two more Dragon Balls to make his deepest, darkest wishes come true.
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