Many books have been written about Second World War special forces operations in Europe and the Middle East. Much less has been said about such operations in South-East Asia those launched against the Japanese in Sumatra and the Andaman Islands, and the Germans in Goa. These operations, and the exceptional men who took part in them, have been almost forgotten. David Miller, in this gripping account, sets the record straight. His book is based on extensive original research, including long-...

From the dynamic creator and artist, Tyler Kirkham ( Amazing Spider-Man, Green Lantern ), comes a thrilling new action hero: Tommy Brazen in FINAL BOSS! Get ready for an over-the-top adventure that's a high-octane nod to classic action stories. Trying to forge a new path, Tommy uses his newfound powers for various paid enforcer gigs and street fights, only to uncover a past far more complex than he ever imagined.

If our planet is going to survive the climate crisis, we need to act rapidly.Taking cues from progressive cities around the world, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Oslo, Shenzhen, and Sydney, this book is a summons to every city to make small but significant changes that can drastically reduce our carbon footprint.We cannot wait for national governments to agree on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage the average temperature rise to within 1.5...

In the summer of 1986, David Miller walked into a gas well fire in northern Alberta. Burns covered more than eighty percent of his body. Two of his coworkers did not come home.That was the first fire.In 2012, a stroke took his balance, his speech, and his sense of who he was. In 2023, an aortic dissection — a condition that kills most people within hours — quietly destroyed him from the inside for over one hundred hours before it was diagnosed. His cardiovascular surgeon to...

Some seasons of life arrive without warning and without mercy. A health crisis. A financial collapse. A relationship that breaks under the weight of it all. The question is not whether hard things will come. The question is whether you will still be standing when they do.Keep Getting Up is written from the inside of crisis — not from a comfortable distance. David Miller has survived burns over eighty percent of his body, a stroke, and an aortic dissection. He has watched a business...

In 1986, David Miller walked into a gas well fire in northern Alberta. Burns covered over eighty percent of his body. He survived. Then came a stroke. Then an aortic dissection. Each time, the body he had built over decades of consistent training was a material factor in his survival.Never Stop Building is a no-nonsense guide to strength, health, and purpose for men over 60 — written not from a gym office or a personal training certificate, but from a burn unit, a stroke w...

"Garden Pests in New Zealand" by David Miller is an essential guide for gardeners and horticulturists alike. This book delves into the various pests that threaten gardens across New Zealand, providing detailed descriptions and insights into their behaviors and life cycles. Miller's expertise shines through as he offers practical advice on identifying these pests and understanding their impact on local flora. The book is richly illustrated, making it easier for readers to recognize the pest...

"The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt" by David Miller DeWitt delves into the controversial trial and execution of Mary Surratt, the first woman executed by the United States government. Surratt was implicated in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, and her trial raised significant questions about justice and due process. DeWitt meticulously examines the evidence presented during the trial, the political climate of the time, and the societal attitudes towards women, p...

In "The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt," David Miller DeWitt meticulously examines the controversial trial and execution of Mary Surratt, the first woman hanged by the United States government. DeWitt employs a balanced narrative style, intertwining historical analysis with vivid biographical details that illuminate the socio-political climate of post-Civil War America. The book scrutinizes the legal and ethical frameworks surrounding Surratt's trial, asserting that her conviction was ...

After surviving a near-fatal scalding aged three, David Miller's life incentives emerged through involvement and achievement in a range of sports, nearing amateur international level in football and athletics. But then, needing employment, he retired at 22 to enter sports journalism. Having written on 30 sports from 120 countries for four national newspapers, Miller is perfectly placed to analyse and explain what drives those who excel in sport. This anthology of 50 epic performers provide...

First published in 1894, “The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt” looks at the case of Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt (1820 or 1823– 1865), an American woman who was convicted of participating in a plot to assassinate U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Despite maintaining her innocence and the fact that the case made against her was arguably weak, she became the first women to be executed by the US federal government. Her son John Surratt was also tried at a later date, but acquitted ...

The US boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics left German lawyer Thomas Bach unable to defend his fencing title. Instead, he devoted the next 20 years to climbing the sports administrative ladder. His mission was to protect athletes' independent rights, and his ambition to become IOC president. Bach was elected IOC president in 2013, and immediately set about transforming the organization's century-old constitution. His 40-point agenda launched a radical host city election procedure, while en...