A member of the 101st Airborne's Glider Infantry recalls WWII, from the horror of D-Day to the despair of Nazi captivity, in this compelling memoir.As World War II broke out, Robert Bowen was drafted into Company C, 401st Glider Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Soon afterwards, he found himself storming Utah Beach amid the chaos of D-Day, through unfamiliar terrain littered with minefields and hidden snipers. Bowen was wounded during the Normandy campaign but wen...

Robert Sidney Bowen, Jr. (1900– 1977) was a World War I aviator, newspaper journalist, magazine editor and author. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died of cancer in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 76. Bowen is best known for his boys’ series books written during World War II, the Dave Dawson War Adventure Series and the Red Randall Series. He also worked under the name R. Sidney Bowen and under the pseudonym James Robert Richard. Included in this volume are 14 novels in the Dave ...

This transdisciplinary study offers a fresh perspective on the intersections of photography, cinema, and visual perception, making it an essential addition to collections in art history, film studies, and photography.Robert L. Bowen delves into the complex relationship between art, binocular vision, space, and time across both early and modern histories of photography. Central to Bowen’s analysis is the concept of "the human shutter," a metaphor for binocular rivalry, which he inte...

Do you struggle with sharing your faith intentionally? If so, read this very practical guide to sharing the Gospel with those you love, including serious boyfriends or girlfriends of your children, close friends, or even strangers. It all starts with a heartfelt desire for others to know the Gospel truth that Jesus is the only way to be saved from their sins and the wrath we all deserve. Learn how to take the time to talk with others about your faith and help lead them to their own saving ...

This book provides contemporary perspectives on marketing management with regards to drinking behaviour, drinking spaces and places, brewing, product development and inclusion. Globally, approximately one in three people (32.5%) drink alcohol equating to roughly 2.4 billion people. Behind this consumption, there are a range of brewers, distillers and winemakers who produce alcohol and suppliers and retailers of various types who bring the product to the consumer. Marketing management, adve...

Next to air, water is the most essential of human requirements. The hydrosphere-the waters of the Earth, its oceans, rivers and lakes-is vital, constituting a feature unique in the solar system and one responsible for physical and climatic phenomena characteristic of the planet. Water moves through the hydrologic cycle and runs the heat engine of the Earth, approximately 97% of it occurring in the oceans. These contain vast natural resources including abundant plant and animal life and the...

Journalists possess critical responsibilities—one is simply to inform, another is to explain. As a military photojournalist during the Vietnam Era, Bob Bowen has captured visually with his camera and explained eloquently with his written words, the horrors and the honorable service of that period. In his new book My Life and Lens, Bowen articulates not only high action combat but the artful subtleties and tactics of warfare. He writes so well that the reader is pulled into the stories as i...

In this installment, Dave Dawson, the protagonist, joins the Eighth Air Force, a crucial unit in the Allied efforts against Nazi Germany. The story is set during World War II and focuses on Dawson's experiences as a fighter pilot involved in strategic air raids over Europe.The novel portrays the dangers and challenges faced by Dawson and his fellow airmen as they carry out their missions. It includes thrilling aerial combat scenes, detailed descriptions of military operations, and the cama...

The "Dave Dawson" series was well-received for its engaging storytelling, realistic portrayal of wartime aviation, and its ability to educate young readers about the challenges and triumphs of World War II. The series remains popular among fans of historical fiction and aviation enthusiasts.Overall, "Dave Dawson with the R.A.F." by Robert Sidney Bowen is a captivating adventure novel that transports readers into the world of wartime aviation, celebrating heroism, friendship, and the indomi...

Chet Lacey, Guns Are Handy Things, deals with the low life grifters that surround high society. Sometimes those low life grifters ARE from high society. Six stories about a hard-boiled private eye.Murder Mustn’t Miss (1947) – Private Investigator Chet Lacey takes the case of a lovely suspected murderess, and makes photographs point out the clues!Bullets For Free (1948) – Chet Lacey simply had to take on the case when his ol...

In this installment, Dave Dawson, the intrepid young aviator, is stationed in Singapore during World War II. The story unfolds with Dawson being involved in various espionage and combat operations against the Axis powers, particularly focusing on the Japanese forces that are advancing in the region.The novel details Dawson's experiences as he navigates the dangers of wartime Singapore, engages in daring missions, and faces numerous challenges. The narrative combines action, suspense, and e...

"Dave Dawson at Dunkirk" is set during the early days of World War II, focusing on the pivotal and dramatic events of the Dunkirk evacuation, also known as Operation Dynamo. The story begins with Dave Dawson, an American teenager who, along with his British friend Freddy Farmer, finds himself in England just as the war is escalating.The two boys, driven by a sense of adventure and duty, manage to join the Royal Air Force (RAF). They quickly become involved in various missions, flying recon...