Author: Trent LaLand
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781475019988
Category : Mogadishu (Somalia)
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Night Mission to Mogadishu is a true story that received little media attention. These were the beginning of events that would lead up to Operation Restore Hope and the movie Black Hawk Down. A gripping tale about how 281 citizens from the United States and over 30 different nations who were trapped in the middle of a bloody civil war, in war-torn Mogadishu Somalia escaped. With the U.S Embassy being threatened by three groups Somali Government soldiers, African rebel forces, and armed looters it was a drooling intense fight to save the lives of the innocent and to stay alive in the course of battle. Author Trent LaLand, a Marine and member of a 60 man rescue force of 51 U.S Marines and the 9 Navy Seals that flew 466 nautical miles over water at night in two CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters in a attempt to reach the U.S Embassy before it was too late. After researching for accurate data leading up to the mission and the actual task force that was formed and in place for execution, Trent LaLand narrates his personal journey through the Marine Corp leading up to the mission.
Night Mission to Mogadishu
Author: Trent LaLand
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781475019988
Category : Mogadishu (Somalia)
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Night Mission to Mogadishu is a true story that received little media attention. These were the beginning of events that would lead up to Operation Restore Hope and the movie Black Hawk Down. A gripping tale about how 281 citizens from the United States and over 30 different nations who were trapped in the middle of a bloody civil war, in war-torn Mogadishu Somalia escaped. With the U.S Embassy being threatened by three groups Somali Government soldiers, African rebel forces, and armed looters it was a drooling intense fight to save the lives of the innocent and to stay alive in the course of battle. Author Trent LaLand, a Marine and member of a 60 man rescue force of 51 U.S Marines and the 9 Navy Seals that flew 466 nautical miles over water at night in two CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters in a attempt to reach the U.S Embassy before it was too late. After researching for accurate data leading up to the mission and the actual task force that was formed and in place for execution, Trent LaLand narrates his personal journey through the Marine Corp leading up to the mission.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781475019988
Category : Mogadishu (Somalia)
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Night Mission to Mogadishu is a true story that received little media attention. These were the beginning of events that would lead up to Operation Restore Hope and the movie Black Hawk Down. A gripping tale about how 281 citizens from the United States and over 30 different nations who were trapped in the middle of a bloody civil war, in war-torn Mogadishu Somalia escaped. With the U.S Embassy being threatened by three groups Somali Government soldiers, African rebel forces, and armed looters it was a drooling intense fight to save the lives of the innocent and to stay alive in the course of battle. Author Trent LaLand, a Marine and member of a 60 man rescue force of 51 U.S Marines and the 9 Navy Seals that flew 466 nautical miles over water at night in two CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters in a attempt to reach the U.S Embassy before it was too late. After researching for accurate data leading up to the mission and the actual task force that was formed and in place for execution, Trent LaLand narrates his personal journey through the Marine Corp leading up to the mission.
Night of the Intruders
Author: Ian McLachlan
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1848842945
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
This is the full account of USAAF Mission 311 on 22 April 1944 when American bombers suffered their highest ever loss to German intruders. The German fighters followed the air armada home after the raid, picking individual bombers off on their return over Europe and then over England as the American force struggled to land. The book covers many famous USAAF, RAF and Luftwaffe units and describes the ferocious action over Europe when the Americans attacked Germanys largest railway marshalling yards at Hamm. Packed with powerful human interest stories, history and technical details, it chronicles the mission fully from the initial planning stage to its bloody finale, untangling the facts behind what went so horribly wrong and why sixty bomber crewmen and ground personnel lost their lives owing to intruder action. Ian McLachlan is a renowned aviation historian and author. His other books include Final Flights and Eighth Air Force Bomber Stories. He lives in Beccles, Suffolk.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1848842945
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
This is the full account of USAAF Mission 311 on 22 April 1944 when American bombers suffered their highest ever loss to German intruders. The German fighters followed the air armada home after the raid, picking individual bombers off on their return over Europe and then over England as the American force struggled to land. The book covers many famous USAAF, RAF and Luftwaffe units and describes the ferocious action over Europe when the Americans attacked Germanys largest railway marshalling yards at Hamm. Packed with powerful human interest stories, history and technical details, it chronicles the mission fully from the initial planning stage to its bloody finale, untangling the facts behind what went so horribly wrong and why sixty bomber crewmen and ground personnel lost their lives owing to intruder action. Ian McLachlan is a renowned aviation historian and author. His other books include Final Flights and Eighth Air Force Bomber Stories. He lives in Beccles, Suffolk.
Night of the New Magicians
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894578
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World’s Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #35, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #7: Night of the New Magicians. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894578
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World’s Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #35, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #7: Night of the New Magicians. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
A Good Night for Ghosts
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894640
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find—and inspire—a musician that brings happiness to millions of people. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, and discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong. Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #42, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #14: A Good Night for Ghosts. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894640
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find—and inspire—a musician that brings happiness to millions of people. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, and discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong. Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #42, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #14: A Good Night for Ghosts. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Night of the Ninth Dragon
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553510894
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Please come to Camelot. The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie through space and time to find that the castle of Camelot has been attacked and King Arthur has been gravely wounded. To save the kingdom—and the king—Jack and Annie have only one day to solve a riddle that will help them find a missing dragon! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #55, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #27: Night of the Ninth Dragon. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553510894
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Please come to Camelot. The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie through space and time to find that the castle of Camelot has been attacked and King Arthur has been gravely wounded. To save the kingdom—and the king—Jack and Annie have only one day to solve a riddle that will help them find a missing dragon! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #55, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #27: Night of the Ninth Dragon. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Dogs in the Dead of Night
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375867961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Beware of avalanches! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the highest pass in the Swiss Alps, they discover an ancient monastery filled with monks and Saint Bernard dogs. Annie can’t resist offering to train a wild young dog named Barry, but he is quite the handful! Before the night is over, Jack and Annie will be forced to use some crazy magic! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #46, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #18: Dogs in the Dead of Night. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375867961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Beware of avalanches! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the highest pass in the Swiss Alps, they discover an ancient monastery filled with monks and Saint Bernard dogs. Annie can’t resist offering to train a wild young dog named Barry, but he is quite the handful! Before the night is over, Jack and Annie will be forced to use some crazy magic! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #46, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #18: Dogs in the Dead of Night. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Mission Complete, Air Force
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998874166
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Join all the characters in our book on a wonderful journey as they fly your little one to sleep!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998874166
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Join all the characters in our book on a wonderful journey as they fly your little one to sleep!
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
Author: R. J. Palacio
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525644245
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! Auggie & Me gives readers a special look at Auggie’s world through three new points of view. These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie’s oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie’s new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who don’t want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525644245
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! Auggie & Me gives readers a special look at Auggie’s world through three new points of view. These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie’s oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie’s new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who don’t want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.
Soldier's Night Mission
Author: Cindy Dees
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1460833910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Special Forces operative Carter Baigneaux has never shied away from danger and he has the scars to prove it. His assignment to interview astrophysicist Lily James about her latest research project hardly qualifies as a life-or-death mission. But after thwarting kidnapping attempts, facing potential nuclear war and sharing the most lust-inducing kisses he'd ever experienced, the war-hardened soldier isn't so sure. Lily might not consider herself a sexy scientist but she can't resist the way she feels in her handsome bodyguard's arms and in his bed. And when a deadly formula finds itself in criminal hands, this unlikely duo must avert a military and scientific disaster that could end the world .
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1460833910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Special Forces operative Carter Baigneaux has never shied away from danger and he has the scars to prove it. His assignment to interview astrophysicist Lily James about her latest research project hardly qualifies as a life-or-death mission. But after thwarting kidnapping attempts, facing potential nuclear war and sharing the most lust-inducing kisses he'd ever experienced, the war-hardened soldier isn't so sure. Lily might not consider herself a sexy scientist but she can't resist the way she feels in her handsome bodyguard's arms and in his bed. And when a deadly formula finds itself in criminal hands, this unlikely duo must avert a military and scientific disaster that could end the world .
A Mission Gone Wrong
Author: Alysia Night
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781650914329
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
It was supposed to be a regular mission for F.B.I. agent Chance Ross, but there was something to that mission which made it stand out from all the other ones. It took him by surprise and he didn't know what to do to change what was happening to him. The feeling which once was dominating his life became so unfamiliar that when it happened into his life, he was taken by surprise. It was because of the one thing he didn't see coming or better said the person because the one who was guilty for that was Kayla Moon, who with that naughty smirk on her face made every man to obey her. Could that be enough to ruin a mission?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781650914329
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
It was supposed to be a regular mission for F.B.I. agent Chance Ross, but there was something to that mission which made it stand out from all the other ones. It took him by surprise and he didn't know what to do to change what was happening to him. The feeling which once was dominating his life became so unfamiliar that when it happened into his life, he was taken by surprise. It was because of the one thing he didn't see coming or better said the person because the one who was guilty for that was Kayla Moon, who with that naughty smirk on her face made every man to obey her. Could that be enough to ruin a mission?