Author: John Nichol
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141926139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
As WW2 drew to a close, hundreds of thousands of British and American prisoners of war, held in camps in Nazi-occupied Europe, faced the prospect that they would never get home alive. In the depths of winter, their guards harried them on marches outof their camps and away from the armies advancing into the heart of Hitler's defeated Germany. Hundreds died from exhaustion, disease and starvation. THE LAST ESCAPE is told through the testimony of those heroic men, now in their seventies and eighties and telling their stories publicly for the first time.
The Last Escape
Author: John Nichol
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141926139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
As WW2 drew to a close, hundreds of thousands of British and American prisoners of war, held in camps in Nazi-occupied Europe, faced the prospect that they would never get home alive. In the depths of winter, their guards harried them on marches outof their camps and away from the armies advancing into the heart of Hitler's defeated Germany. Hundreds died from exhaustion, disease and starvation. THE LAST ESCAPE is told through the testimony of those heroic men, now in their seventies and eighties and telling their stories publicly for the first time.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141926139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
As WW2 drew to a close, hundreds of thousands of British and American prisoners of war, held in camps in Nazi-occupied Europe, faced the prospect that they would never get home alive. In the depths of winter, their guards harried them on marches outof their camps and away from the armies advancing into the heart of Hitler's defeated Germany. Hundreds died from exhaustion, disease and starvation. THE LAST ESCAPE is told through the testimony of those heroic men, now in their seventies and eighties and telling their stories publicly for the first time.
The Last Escape
Author: Major Hassan Granmayeh
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478702540
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Major Hassan Granmayeh was a Fighter Pilot in the Iranian Air Force, piloted the F-5 and F-4 aircrafts during his service times. Had two major accidents with F-5 aircraft, miraculously survived both accidents. Served The Shah’s regime for fifteen years and six months followed by ten months in the revolution of 1979. For his safety reason escaped the Iran with his family, came to the United States on December 1982. Due to his mother’s illness in Iran, decided to go back to Iran, to visit his mother on her death-bed. The government of Iran confiscated his passport banned him to exit the country, until he made a risky decision to escape the Iran for the last time.
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478702540
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Major Hassan Granmayeh was a Fighter Pilot in the Iranian Air Force, piloted the F-5 and F-4 aircrafts during his service times. Had two major accidents with F-5 aircraft, miraculously survived both accidents. Served The Shah’s regime for fifteen years and six months followed by ten months in the revolution of 1979. For his safety reason escaped the Iran with his family, came to the United States on December 1982. Due to his mother’s illness in Iran, decided to go back to Iran, to visit his mother on her death-bed. The government of Iran confiscated his passport banned him to exit the country, until he made a risky decision to escape the Iran for the last time.
The Last Escape
Author: Ruth Aliav
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9780523405056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9780523405056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
The Last Escape
Author: Rowan Dillon
Publisher: Green Dragon Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
From chaos in the kitchen to flames of destiny. In the heart of Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, Qacha Duar is a chef struggling to find her place in the culinary world. Faced with the chaos of a disastrous dinner service and clashes with her manager, Qacha's frustrations reach a boiling point. But when she discovers an extraordinary ability to withstand fire unscathed, Qacha's life takes an unexpected turn. With her newfound power, Qacha embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. As she contemplates her future, she receives a tantalizing invitation from the enigmatic organization PHAE in Ireland. Determined to embrace this opportunity for a fresh start, Qacha sets out on a quest that will challenge her courage, test her limits, and ultimately redefine her destiny. From the bustling streets of Ulaan Baatar to the tranquil landscapes of Ireland, The Last Escape follows Qacha's exhilarating journey as she navigates the complexities of her past, confronts her fears, and embraces the possibilities of a new beginning. With her faithful companion, Manol the cat, by her side, Qacha discovers that true transformation lies not just in mastering the flames, but in finding the courage to ignite her own inner fire.
Publisher: Green Dragon Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
From chaos in the kitchen to flames of destiny. In the heart of Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, Qacha Duar is a chef struggling to find her place in the culinary world. Faced with the chaos of a disastrous dinner service and clashes with her manager, Qacha's frustrations reach a boiling point. But when she discovers an extraordinary ability to withstand fire unscathed, Qacha's life takes an unexpected turn. With her newfound power, Qacha embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. As she contemplates her future, she receives a tantalizing invitation from the enigmatic organization PHAE in Ireland. Determined to embrace this opportunity for a fresh start, Qacha sets out on a quest that will challenge her courage, test her limits, and ultimately redefine her destiny. From the bustling streets of Ulaan Baatar to the tranquil landscapes of Ireland, The Last Escape follows Qacha's exhilarating journey as she navigates the complexities of her past, confronts her fears, and embraces the possibilities of a new beginning. With her faithful companion, Manol the cat, by her side, Qacha discovers that true transformation lies not just in mastering the flames, but in finding the courage to ignite her own inner fire.
The Last Escape
Author: John Nichol
Publisher: Viking Adult
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
The horrific stories of Allied POWUs experiences in the final months of the war in Europe, this is an unparalleled account of endurance and courage in wartime.
Publisher: Viking Adult
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
The horrific stories of Allied POWUs experiences in the final months of the war in Europe, this is an unparalleled account of endurance and courage in wartime.
The Last Escape
Author: E. C. R. Lorac
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
ISBN: 1774644924
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In this final detective novel to feature Superintendent Robert MacDonald, we find the police officer setting up his retirement plans on a hill farm to the south of Lunesdale. Not quite ready to retire, he buys the farm and installs a young couple to oversee his property while he's away detecting. Meanwhile, one foggy morning Rory Macshane who has just finished his first year of a 10-year prison sentence at Dartmoor sees his plans for escape come to fruition. He has hidden away bits and pieces of this and that over the past year and when the fog begins to thicken while he out on a work-gang he takes advantage of it and disappears into the mist with enough gear to help him truly escape. About a month after the prison break, MacDonald accompanies the farmer who has been renting the adjoining land on an tour of the abandoned farm house. There they find that someone is lying dead in the house. Is it murder or an accident?
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
ISBN: 1774644924
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In this final detective novel to feature Superintendent Robert MacDonald, we find the police officer setting up his retirement plans on a hill farm to the south of Lunesdale. Not quite ready to retire, he buys the farm and installs a young couple to oversee his property while he's away detecting. Meanwhile, one foggy morning Rory Macshane who has just finished his first year of a 10-year prison sentence at Dartmoor sees his plans for escape come to fruition. He has hidden away bits and pieces of this and that over the past year and when the fog begins to thicken while he out on a work-gang he takes advantage of it and disappears into the mist with enough gear to help him truly escape. About a month after the prison break, MacDonald accompanies the farmer who has been renting the adjoining land on an tour of the abandoned farm house. There they find that someone is lying dead in the house. Is it murder or an accident?
Last Rampage
Author: James W. Clarke
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816519676
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
When convicted murderer Gary Tison broke out of an Arizona prison with the help of his sons in 1978, it was an embarrassment to the state. Then it became a nightmare. Tison and his gang murdered six people before they were stopped near the Mexican border. Clarke's story of that manhunt is a chilling account of both cold-blooded murder and astonishing corruption within the state penal system. Last Rampage is a tale of criminal ruthlessness that has been called the In Cold Blood of the American West. Twenty years later, overtaxed law enforcement and overcrowded prisons can only make us wonder if such an incident could happen again.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816519676
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
When convicted murderer Gary Tison broke out of an Arizona prison with the help of his sons in 1978, it was an embarrassment to the state. Then it became a nightmare. Tison and his gang murdered six people before they were stopped near the Mexican border. Clarke's story of that manhunt is a chilling account of both cold-blooded murder and astonishing corruption within the state penal system. Last Rampage is a tale of criminal ruthlessness that has been called the In Cold Blood of the American West. Twenty years later, overtaxed law enforcement and overcrowded prisons can only make us wonder if such an incident could happen again.
The Last Escape
Author: John Killick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742579030
Category : Criminals
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Career criminal John Killick was involved in the most audacious prison break in Australian history when he escaped from Sydneyrsquo;s Silverwater prison after his partner in crime Lucy Dudko commandeered a scenic helicopter flight at gunpoint.Australiarsquo;s lsquo;Bonnie and Clydersquo; spent 45 days on the run before being caughthellip; Killick was sentenced to 23 years jail; Dudko to ten. After his release, the pair meet up again but are they the same people? Is the magic still there?This is John Killickrsquo;s story ndash; raw, confronting and redemptive.This is his story of self-discovery, of a wasted life of years in prison, and one which he hopes will stop other young offenders from making similar mistakes.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742579030
Category : Criminals
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Career criminal John Killick was involved in the most audacious prison break in Australian history when he escaped from Sydneyrsquo;s Silverwater prison after his partner in crime Lucy Dudko commandeered a scenic helicopter flight at gunpoint.Australiarsquo;s lsquo;Bonnie and Clydersquo; spent 45 days on the run before being caughthellip; Killick was sentenced to 23 years jail; Dudko to ten. After his release, the pair meet up again but are they the same people? Is the magic still there?This is John Killickrsquo;s story ndash; raw, confronting and redemptive.This is his story of self-discovery, of a wasted life of years in prison, and one which he hopes will stop other young offenders from making similar mistakes.
Endpapers
Author: Alexander Wolff
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
ISBN: 0802158277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
“A powerfully told story of family, honor, love, and truth . . . the beautiful and haunting stories told in this book transcend policy and politics.” —Beto O’Rourke A literary gem researched over a year the author spent living in Berlin, Endpapers excavates the extraordinary histories of the author’s grandfather and father: the renowned publisher Kurt Wolff, dubbed “perhaps the twentieth century’s most discriminating publisher” by the New York Times Book Review, and his son Niko, who fought in the Wehrmacht during World War II before coming to America. Born in Bonn into a highly cultured German-Jewish family, Kurt became a publisher at twenty-three, setting up his own firm and publishing Franz Kafka, Joseph Roth, Karl Kraus, and many other authors whose books would soon be burned by the Nazis. After fleeing Germany in 1933, Kurt and his second wife, Helen, founded Pantheon Books in a small Greenwich Village apartment. Pantheon would soon take its own place in literary history with the publication of Nobel laureate Boris Pasternak’s novel Doctor Zhivago, and as the conduit that brought major European works to the States. But Kurt’s taciturn son Niko, offspring of his first marriage to Elisabeth Merck, was left behind in Germany, where despite his Jewish heritage he served the Nazis on two fronts. As Alexander Wolff visits dusty archives and meets distant relatives, he discovers secrets that never made it to the land of fresh starts, including the connection between Hitler and the family pharmaceutical firm E. Merck. With surprising revelations from never-before-published family letters, diaries, and photographs, Endpapers is a moving and intimate family story, weaving a literary tapestry of the perils, triumphs, and secrets of history and exile.
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
ISBN: 0802158277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
“A powerfully told story of family, honor, love, and truth . . . the beautiful and haunting stories told in this book transcend policy and politics.” —Beto O’Rourke A literary gem researched over a year the author spent living in Berlin, Endpapers excavates the extraordinary histories of the author’s grandfather and father: the renowned publisher Kurt Wolff, dubbed “perhaps the twentieth century’s most discriminating publisher” by the New York Times Book Review, and his son Niko, who fought in the Wehrmacht during World War II before coming to America. Born in Bonn into a highly cultured German-Jewish family, Kurt became a publisher at twenty-three, setting up his own firm and publishing Franz Kafka, Joseph Roth, Karl Kraus, and many other authors whose books would soon be burned by the Nazis. After fleeing Germany in 1933, Kurt and his second wife, Helen, founded Pantheon Books in a small Greenwich Village apartment. Pantheon would soon take its own place in literary history with the publication of Nobel laureate Boris Pasternak’s novel Doctor Zhivago, and as the conduit that brought major European works to the States. But Kurt’s taciturn son Niko, offspring of his first marriage to Elisabeth Merck, was left behind in Germany, where despite his Jewish heritage he served the Nazis on two fronts. As Alexander Wolff visits dusty archives and meets distant relatives, he discovers secrets that never made it to the land of fresh starts, including the connection between Hitler and the family pharmaceutical firm E. Merck. With surprising revelations from never-before-published family letters, diaries, and photographs, Endpapers is a moving and intimate family story, weaving a literary tapestry of the perils, triumphs, and secrets of history and exile.
The Last Escape
Author: Bobby Adair
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781518626326
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
They were dead. All of them. In the wake of a massacre, Ella, Bray, and William flee into the wild, hoping to escape the brutal vengeance of an unforgiving leader. In Brighton, political and economic tensions boil. Famine is approaching. The monsters are amassing. And a costly decision must be made, one that will threaten the lives of humanity's last survivors...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781518626326
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
They were dead. All of them. In the wake of a massacre, Ella, Bray, and William flee into the wild, hoping to escape the brutal vengeance of an unforgiving leader. In Brighton, political and economic tensions boil. Famine is approaching. The monsters are amassing. And a costly decision must be made, one that will threaten the lives of humanity's last survivors...