Author: Kevin Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681773791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
The US 8th Air Force came of age in 1944. With a fresh commander, it was ready to demonstrate its true power: from Operation Argument in February—targeting German aircraft production plants—to bringing the Luftwaffe to battle over Berlin, the combined US Air Force-Royal Air Force forces’ round-the clock campaign bottled up the German army in Normandy.In this authoritative history, Kevin Wilson reveals the blood and heroism of the 8th Air Force. At the same time, he opens up the lives of the Women's Army Corps and Red Cross girls who served in England with them and feared for the men in the skies, and he hasn't flinched from recounting the devastation of bombing or the testimony of shocked German civilians.Drawing on first-hand accounts from diaries, letters, and his personal audio recordings, the author has brought to life the ebullient Americans' interaction with their British counterparts, unveiling stories of humanity and heartbreak. Thanks to America's bomber boys and girls, the tide of World War II shifted forever.
Blood and Fears
Author: Kevin Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681773791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
The US 8th Air Force came of age in 1944. With a fresh commander, it was ready to demonstrate its true power: from Operation Argument in February—targeting German aircraft production plants—to bringing the Luftwaffe to battle over Berlin, the combined US Air Force-Royal Air Force forces’ round-the clock campaign bottled up the German army in Normandy.In this authoritative history, Kevin Wilson reveals the blood and heroism of the 8th Air Force. At the same time, he opens up the lives of the Women's Army Corps and Red Cross girls who served in England with them and feared for the men in the skies, and he hasn't flinched from recounting the devastation of bombing or the testimony of shocked German civilians.Drawing on first-hand accounts from diaries, letters, and his personal audio recordings, the author has brought to life the ebullient Americans' interaction with their British counterparts, unveiling stories of humanity and heartbreak. Thanks to America's bomber boys and girls, the tide of World War II shifted forever.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681773791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
The US 8th Air Force came of age in 1944. With a fresh commander, it was ready to demonstrate its true power: from Operation Argument in February—targeting German aircraft production plants—to bringing the Luftwaffe to battle over Berlin, the combined US Air Force-Royal Air Force forces’ round-the clock campaign bottled up the German army in Normandy.In this authoritative history, Kevin Wilson reveals the blood and heroism of the 8th Air Force. At the same time, he opens up the lives of the Women's Army Corps and Red Cross girls who served in England with them and feared for the men in the skies, and he hasn't flinched from recounting the devastation of bombing or the testimony of shocked German civilians.Drawing on first-hand accounts from diaries, letters, and his personal audio recordings, the author has brought to life the ebullient Americans' interaction with their British counterparts, unveiling stories of humanity and heartbreak. Thanks to America's bomber boys and girls, the tide of World War II shifted forever.
Blood, Sweat and Fears
Author: Robert D. Garcia
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524626473
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This is the story of the authors climb from a US Marine to overseas police contractor with the United Nations and finally as an undercover narcotics agent in the desert cities of southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524626473
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This is the story of the authors climb from a US Marine to overseas police contractor with the United Nations and finally as an undercover narcotics agent in the desert cities of southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
Blood, Threats and Fears
Author: Stevie-Jade Hardy
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030319970
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book offers unparalleled insight into the ways in which hate crime affects individuals and communities across the world. Drawing from the testimonies of more than 2,000 victims of hate crime, the book identifies the physical, emotional and community-level harms associated with hate crimes and key implications for justice in the context of punitive, restorative, rehabilitative and educative interventions. Hate crime constitutes one of the biggest global challenges of our time and blights the lives of millions of people across the world. Within this context the book generates important new knowledge on victims’ experiences and expectations, and uses its compelling evidence-base to identify fresh ways of understanding, researching and responding to hate crime. It also documents the sensitivities associated with undertaking complex fieldwork of this nature, and in doing so offers an authentic account of the very necessary – and sometimes unconventional – steps which are fundamental to the process of engaging with ‘hard-to-reach’ communities.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030319970
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book offers unparalleled insight into the ways in which hate crime affects individuals and communities across the world. Drawing from the testimonies of more than 2,000 victims of hate crime, the book identifies the physical, emotional and community-level harms associated with hate crimes and key implications for justice in the context of punitive, restorative, rehabilitative and educative interventions. Hate crime constitutes one of the biggest global challenges of our time and blights the lives of millions of people across the world. Within this context the book generates important new knowledge on victims’ experiences and expectations, and uses its compelling evidence-base to identify fresh ways of understanding, researching and responding to hate crime. It also documents the sensitivities associated with undertaking complex fieldwork of this nature, and in doing so offers an authentic account of the very necessary – and sometimes unconventional – steps which are fundamental to the process of engaging with ‘hard-to-reach’ communities.
Overcoming Medical Phobias
Author: Martin Antony
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608823571
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Overcome Your Fear of Doctors, Blood, Needles, and More-You Can Do It! Does even the thought of a visit to the doctor's office start your heart racing? You're not alone. Some 30 million of us have a significant fear of doctors, dentists, medical procedures, blood, needles, and so forth. These fears might already have inconvenienced you, but if you're avoiding necessary medical attention, you could be putting yourself in great physical danger. But you don't have to live with these fears anymore. This book can help you overcome your medical phobia, maybe in less time that you ever thought possible. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. Then you'll gradually and safely confront your specific fears. The book also includes information about avoiding relapse so you can maintain your progress, as well as steps for helping someone you care about who suffers from a medical phobia. Learn about your fears, how they may have begun, and the methods used to treat them Prepare for treatment, either on your own or with the help of a professional Explore exposure-based strategies for overcoming your fears Learn strategies to prevent fainting Plan relapse-prevention strategies to maintain your progress Engage your family and friends as sources of support
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608823571
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Overcome Your Fear of Doctors, Blood, Needles, and More-You Can Do It! Does even the thought of a visit to the doctor's office start your heart racing? You're not alone. Some 30 million of us have a significant fear of doctors, dentists, medical procedures, blood, needles, and so forth. These fears might already have inconvenienced you, but if you're avoiding necessary medical attention, you could be putting yourself in great physical danger. But you don't have to live with these fears anymore. This book can help you overcome your medical phobia, maybe in less time that you ever thought possible. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. Then you'll gradually and safely confront your specific fears. The book also includes information about avoiding relapse so you can maintain your progress, as well as steps for helping someone you care about who suffers from a medical phobia. Learn about your fears, how they may have begun, and the methods used to treat them Prepare for treatment, either on your own or with the help of a professional Explore exposure-based strategies for overcoming your fears Learn strategies to prevent fainting Plan relapse-prevention strategies to maintain your progress Engage your family and friends as sources of support
Blood, Sweat & Fears!
Author: Ronnie W. Alexander
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539489887
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The year is 2010, the place Sangin, Afghanistan. The U.S. Marines from 3/7 have been tasked to go into the heart of darkness. This story tells the accounts from the front lines in one of the most dangerous places in the world. The birthplace of the Taliban, and home to the some of the world's most radical terrorists. This fast-paced memory is in-your-face, direct, and vulgar - but all true.The author was side by side the Marines in firefights and surviving IED blasts. Not as an observer, but as a Tactical Advisor. He was helping to hunt out and reduce the insurgent threat. From moments of sheer terror to the loss of Marines that fought bravely, this epic story recounts the first U.S. Marines to replace the British Forces that had been fighting for seven years in Sangin. Fighting for their lives minute by minute, the Marines of 3/7 made their place in Marine Corps history. Not only were the Marines deadly, they were determined to prevail. The author is a former Marine and a 24 year Law Enforcement veteran. His vast knowledge and experience was just another tool used by the Marines to hunt down the Taliban where they hid. The Marines depicted in the novel were real and earned individual awards like the Navy Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star. Too many posthumous awards were earned as well. Learn about true bravery and doing what is right for your country. This is the untold story of the real Warfighters that hunted and killed the Taliban in their own front and backyard. See what the "Brotherhood of the Blade" is all about: Honor, Courage and Commitment. "3/7 No Shit, No Shit 3/7!"
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539489887
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The year is 2010, the place Sangin, Afghanistan. The U.S. Marines from 3/7 have been tasked to go into the heart of darkness. This story tells the accounts from the front lines in one of the most dangerous places in the world. The birthplace of the Taliban, and home to the some of the world's most radical terrorists. This fast-paced memory is in-your-face, direct, and vulgar - but all true.The author was side by side the Marines in firefights and surviving IED blasts. Not as an observer, but as a Tactical Advisor. He was helping to hunt out and reduce the insurgent threat. From moments of sheer terror to the loss of Marines that fought bravely, this epic story recounts the first U.S. Marines to replace the British Forces that had been fighting for seven years in Sangin. Fighting for their lives minute by minute, the Marines of 3/7 made their place in Marine Corps history. Not only were the Marines deadly, they were determined to prevail. The author is a former Marine and a 24 year Law Enforcement veteran. His vast knowledge and experience was just another tool used by the Marines to hunt down the Taliban where they hid. The Marines depicted in the novel were real and earned individual awards like the Navy Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star. Too many posthumous awards were earned as well. Learn about true bravery and doing what is right for your country. This is the untold story of the real Warfighters that hunted and killed the Taliban in their own front and backyard. See what the "Brotherhood of the Blade" is all about: Honor, Courage and Commitment. "3/7 No Shit, No Shit 3/7!"
Blood, Sweat and Fear
Author: Eve Lazarus
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
ISBN: 1551526867
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Heralded internationally as "Canada's Sherlock Holmes," John Vance was an innovative and groundbreaking forensic investigator. Over 42 years beginning in the 1930s, Vance helped police detectives in British Columbia to determine murder from suicide as well as solve hit-and-runs, safecrackings, and some of the most sensational murder cases of the twentieth century.
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
ISBN: 1551526867
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Heralded internationally as "Canada's Sherlock Holmes," John Vance was an innovative and groundbreaking forensic investigator. Over 42 years beginning in the 1930s, Vance helped police detectives in British Columbia to determine murder from suicide as well as solve hit-and-runs, safecrackings, and some of the most sensational murder cases of the twentieth century.
Blood, Sweat and Fears
Author: Christopher Verco
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646927503
Category : Medical students
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"Blood, Sweat and Fears describes those medical practitioners and medical students connected to South Australia who served in the armed forces, at home or abroad, during what we now know as World War 1. They range from 18-66 years of age and from student to professor. Each is described in a one page biography; there are over 200 biographies. Some were to distinguish themselves in action with high military decorations and some were to distinguish themselves in their later medical careers. The Australian medical colleges in medicine, surgery, women's health, radiology and anaesthesia drew their early leaders from these South Australians." -- cover description.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646927503
Category : Medical students
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"Blood, Sweat and Fears describes those medical practitioners and medical students connected to South Australia who served in the armed forces, at home or abroad, during what we now know as World War 1. They range from 18-66 years of age and from student to professor. Each is described in a one page biography; there are over 200 biographies. Some were to distinguish themselves in action with high military decorations and some were to distinguish themselves in their later medical careers. The Australian medical colleges in medicine, surgery, women's health, radiology and anaesthesia drew their early leaders from these South Australians." -- cover description.
Fear
Author: Gabriel Chevallier
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 159017741X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
A NYRB Classics Original Winner of the Scott Moncrieff Prize for Translation A young soldier learns the true meaning of fear amidst the carnage of World War I in this literary masterpiece and “one of the most effective indictments of war ever written” (Wall Street Journal) 1915: Jean Dartemont heads off to the Great War, an eager conscript. The only thing he fears is missing the action. Soon, however, the vaunted “war to end all wars” seems like a war that will never end—whether mired in the trenches or going over the top, Jean finds himself caught in the midst of an unimaginable, unceasing slaughter. After he is wounded, he returns from the front to discover a world where no one knows or wants to know any of this. Both the public and the authorities go on talking about heroes—and sending more men to their graves. But Jean refuses to keep silent. He will speak the forbidden word. He will tell them about fear. John Berger has called Fear “a book of the utmost urgency and relevance.” A literary masterpiece, it is also an essential and unforgettable reckoning with the terrible war that gave birth to a century of war.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 159017741X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
A NYRB Classics Original Winner of the Scott Moncrieff Prize for Translation A young soldier learns the true meaning of fear amidst the carnage of World War I in this literary masterpiece and “one of the most effective indictments of war ever written” (Wall Street Journal) 1915: Jean Dartemont heads off to the Great War, an eager conscript. The only thing he fears is missing the action. Soon, however, the vaunted “war to end all wars” seems like a war that will never end—whether mired in the trenches or going over the top, Jean finds himself caught in the midst of an unimaginable, unceasing slaughter. After he is wounded, he returns from the front to discover a world where no one knows or wants to know any of this. Both the public and the authorities go on talking about heroes—and sending more men to their graves. But Jean refuses to keep silent. He will speak the forbidden word. He will tell them about fear. John Berger has called Fear “a book of the utmost urgency and relevance.” A literary masterpiece, it is also an essential and unforgettable reckoning with the terrible war that gave birth to a century of war.
King of Battle and Blood
Author: Scarlett St. Clair
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728258421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
An instant USA Today bestseller! From fan-favorite Scarlett St. Clair, the bestselling author of the Hades & Persephone series, comes a new fantasy filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance. Their union is his revenge. Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him. But her assassination attempt is thwarted, and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court. Except it isn't the court she fears most—it's Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king—fierce, savage, merciless—chose her as consort. The answer will shatter her world. Adrian X Isolde Series King of Battle and Blood Queen of Myth and Monsters
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728258421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
An instant USA Today bestseller! From fan-favorite Scarlett St. Clair, the bestselling author of the Hades & Persephone series, comes a new fantasy filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance. Their union is his revenge. Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him. But her assassination attempt is thwarted, and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court. Except it isn't the court she fears most—it's Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king—fierce, savage, merciless—chose her as consort. The answer will shatter her world. Adrian X Isolde Series King of Battle and Blood Queen of Myth and Monsters
Men of Air
Author: Kevin Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643130994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Bomber combat crews faced a wide array of perils as they flew over German territory. Bursts of heavy flak could tear the wings from their planes in a split second. Flaming bullets from German fighter planes could explode their fuel tanks, cut their oxygen supplies, destroy their engines. Thousands of young men were shot, blown up, or thrown from their planes five miles above the earth; and even those who returned faced the subtler dangers of ice and fog as they tried to land their battered aircraft back home.The winter of 1944 was the most dangerous time to be a combat airman in RAF Bomber Command. The chances of surviving a tour were as low as one in five, and morale had finally hit rock bottom. In this comprehensive history of the air war that year, Kevin Wilson describes the most dangerous period of the Battle of Berlin, and the unparalleled losses over Magdeburg, Leipzig and Nuremberg.Men of Air reveals how these ordinary men coped with the extraordinary pressure of flying, the loss of their colleagues, and the threat of death or capture. Brilliantly placing these stories within the context of The Great Escape, D-Day, the defeat of the V1 menace, and more, Wilson shows how the sheer grit and determination of these "Men of Air" finally turned the tide against the Germans.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643130994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Bomber combat crews faced a wide array of perils as they flew over German territory. Bursts of heavy flak could tear the wings from their planes in a split second. Flaming bullets from German fighter planes could explode their fuel tanks, cut their oxygen supplies, destroy their engines. Thousands of young men were shot, blown up, or thrown from their planes five miles above the earth; and even those who returned faced the subtler dangers of ice and fog as they tried to land their battered aircraft back home.The winter of 1944 was the most dangerous time to be a combat airman in RAF Bomber Command. The chances of surviving a tour were as low as one in five, and morale had finally hit rock bottom. In this comprehensive history of the air war that year, Kevin Wilson describes the most dangerous period of the Battle of Berlin, and the unparalleled losses over Magdeburg, Leipzig and Nuremberg.Men of Air reveals how these ordinary men coped with the extraordinary pressure of flying, the loss of their colleagues, and the threat of death or capture. Brilliantly placing these stories within the context of The Great Escape, D-Day, the defeat of the V1 menace, and more, Wilson shows how the sheer grit and determination of these "Men of Air" finally turned the tide against the Germans.