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One Life: The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton and the Prague KindertransportSir Nicholas Winton rescued 669 Jewish children from Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia at the brink of World War II. Most never saw their parents again. This is his story. *Now a major motion picture starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter* In 1938, 29-year-old...
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Once We Were Strangers: A German Immigrant Family in the Nineteenth-Century MidwestLittle attention has been paid to the settlement of Germans in Kansas, and Roberta Reb Allen's Once We Were Strangers helps to fill that void. It is both the saga of an immigrant family told within the larger social, political, and economic context of...
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Once We Were Strangers: A German Immigrant Family in the Nineteenth-Century MidwestLittle attention has been paid to the settlement of Germans in Kansas, and Roberta Reb Allen's Once We Were Strangers helps to fill that void. It is both the saga of an immigrant family told within the larger social, political, and economic context of...
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On Bonifratrów Street: How a Boy from Lwów Escaped the Nazis, Based on the Life of Michael KatzOn Bonifratrow Street is the story of how Michael Katz survived the Holocaust as a Jewish boy hiding 'in plain sight' on the streets of Warsaw after escaping from Janowska concentration camp in Lviv (Lwow). He moved to Warsaw under an assumed name and...
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Ole Manuõ O Tala Tu'U Ma Fisaga O Tala Ave: "The Heralding of Our Oral History and Relishing of Our Story Narratives."Home is where our stories begin, and where our future is shaped. It is a place where family history and identity are nurtured and grown to advance in life. Before European explorers and the missionaries arrived on our shores, our people connected through generations...
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Off the Map: Tales of Endurance and ExplorationOn John Franklin's 1820 expedition to find the North-West Passage, Michel Teroahaute cannibalized two team members and was preparing a third when he was caught and killed. When Rene la Salle set off for the Mississippi Delta in 1684, he missed the target by...
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Oakwood's Living History: From the Progress Club to a New Future - A Family HistorySince 1881, the Progress Club, and then its successor, Oakwood Country Club, have been integral parts of the Kansas City community, providing a home for social, recreational, and business functions as well as marriages and other monumental occasions. This book tells of that rich...
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North American B-25 Mitchell: The Ultimate Look: From Drawing Board to Flying ArsenalWilliam Wolf presents a comprehensive, meticulously researched volume describing the celebrated World War II B-25 Mitchell. The reader is given an inclusive description and appraisal of the bomber's development, testing, manufacture; and then every aspect of the aircraft, its equipment, and crew is described...
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North America Ancient Origins: Stories of People & CivilizationHighlights the pre-columbian era of American history, with a new text and review of fascinating archeological discoveries. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. In this new history, James Ball gathers together the ancient story of North American History, tracing it to today's many still-thriving native cultures. Records...
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New Scotland TownshipThis rich pictorial history is the first to feature the entire township of New Scotland. Located west-southwest of the city of Albany, the township covers a large area in the center of Albany County. The earliest European settlers arrived in the mid-1600s and over...
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New London School: In Memoriam, March 18, 1937, 3:17 P.M.The date was March 18, 1937. Just minutes before the dismissal bell rang at London School in tiny East Texas boomtown of New London, something shocking happened: a deadly natural gas explosion destroyed the school and brought the oil-rich community to its knees. Nearly...
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New Frontier and Great SocietyThis informative book explores the New Frontier and Great Society, highlighting the perspectives and motivations of the people involved. The book also includes fascinating sidebars, a "Voices from the Past" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an...
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Neue Deutsche WelleNeue Deutsche Welle (NDW), or "German New Wave," was made extraordinarily popular in the 1970s and 1980s by the likes of Nena's "99 Luftballoons" and Trio's "Da Da Da"-and then left as quickly as it came. Conventional wisdom among artists dictates that it's better...
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Native Nations: Cultures and Histories of Native North AmericaAn indispensable tool to those studying the cultures and current issues of Native peoples todayAuthor: Nancy BonvillainPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersPublished: 03/27/2024Pages: 528Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.28lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.06dISBN: 9781538170410About the AuthorNancy Bonvillain is professor of Anthropology and Linguistics at Bard College...
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NASA's Pioneer and Voyager Missions: The History and Legacy of the First Space Probes to Explore the Outer Solar System and Beyond*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further readingToday the Space Race is widely viewed poignantly and fondly as a race to the Moon that culminated with Apollo 11 "winning" the Race for the United States. In fact, it encompassed a much broader range of competition...
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Napoleon's Campaign in Poland 1806-1807A fine work by a highly regarded historian of the Napoleonic Age Every period in history has-in its turn-produced great scholars to chronicle it. The names of fine historians are linked with their subjects by natural consequence of their scholarship, insight and authorship as...
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My Dearest Bea: Love Letters from the USS Midway"Soon I'll be home again and once more, time and life will have a meaning." Bill Holston, USS Midway, 1951In May 1951, a lovestruck sailor said a tearful goodbye to his sweetheart before boarding the USS Midway. Longing for home, he picked up a...
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Mussolini's War in the East 1941-1943: The CSIR and ARMIR on the Russian Front.Published 80 years after the "Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia" (CSIR) began combat operations in the Soviet Union, "Mussolini's War in the East 1941-1943" discusses Italy's campaigns in Ukraine and Russia. The first part of the book outlines the causes and motivations for...
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Mr. BluebeardThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...
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Military Medicine and the Hidden Costs of WarA highly original comprehensive history of US military medicine. Decisions to go to war are often framed in cost-benefit terms, and typically such assessments do not factor in longer term costs. However, recent dramatic improvements in American military medicine have had an unanticipated effect:...
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