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New York Rock

From the Rise of The Velvet Underground to the Fall of CBGB

by Steven Blush ...

The definitive history of a key period in rock 'n' roll, from new wave to no wave, punk to punk revival, from the bestselling author of American Hardcore." New York Rock is the ultimate illustrated account of Rock's role in New York City." —Chris Frantz, Talking HeadsNew York—For fifty years it was both crucible and stage set for the greatest popular art of our time.Rock—Glitter Rock, Punk/New ... Read more

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The definitive history of a key period in rock 'n' roll, from new wave to no wave, punk to punk revival, from the bestselling author of American Hardcore." New York Rock is the ultimate illustrated account of Rock's role in New York City." —Chris Frantz, Talking HeadsNew York—For fifty years it was both crucible and stage set for the greatest popular art of our time.Rock—Glitter Rock, Punk/New
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MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109

The Latter Years—War in the East to the Fall of Germany

by Chris Goss ...

Series series Air War Archive
A retired RAF Wing Commander examines the history of Germany's favored fighter plane during the latter years of World War II.The most iconic German aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prominence. The Bf 109 served in every theatre of the war, though in this book ... Read more

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A retired RAF Wing Commander examines the history of Germany's favored fighter plane during the latter years of World War II.The most iconic German aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prominence. The Bf 109 served in every theatre of the war, though in this book
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The Middle Ages

A Captivating Guide to the History of Europe, Starting from the Fall of the Western Roman Empire Through the Black Death to the Beginning of the Renaissance

by Captivating History ...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...One of the least understood periods of European history occurred between the 6th century and the 14th or 15th century (depending on which historian you ask). Commonly called the Middle Ages, this was a time period of extreme change for Europe, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. To a continent ... Read more

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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...One of the least understood periods of European history occurred between the 6th century and the 14th or 15th century (depending on which historian you ask). Commonly called the Middle Ages, this was a time period of extreme change for Europe, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. To a continent
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FOCKE-WULF Fw 190

The Latter Years - D-Day to the Fall of Germany

by Chris Goss ...

In this second volume detailing the service of the Fw 190, Chris Goss has assembled 190 photographs, many from the archive of the late Dr. Alfred Price, to illustrate the aircraft's use in the final years of the war. As the war began to turn against Germany, the Luftwaffe was forced to defend the Reich against increasingly overwhelming numbers of Allied fighters and bombers. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190, ... Read more

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In this second volume detailing the service of the Fw 190, Chris Goss has assembled 190 photographs, many from the archive of the late Dr. Alfred Price, to illustrate the aircraft's use in the final years of the war. As the war began to turn against Germany, the Luftwaffe was forced to defend the Reich against increasingly overwhelming numbers of Allied fighters and bombers. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190,
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Short Stories for Children

Bedtime Stories and Classic Fairy Tales to Help Your Kids Fall Asleep & Relax. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Ugly Duckling, Aesop's Fables Collection, and More!

by Kids Club, Jacob & Wihelm Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Beatrix Potter, Andrew Lang, Charles Dickens, Phillips Walker Abbie, Joseph Jacobs ...

Series Book 1 - Classic Fairy Tales
If you’re looking for enthralling, magical fairy tales to help your child relax and find comfort at night, then keep reading!Are you looking for a great bedtime routine for your child that will help them wind down after a hectic day of school and play?Do you want to cultivate your child’s creativity and sense of wonder using some of the great classics of our time?Every parent wants two things for ... Read more

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If you’re looking for enthralling, magical fairy tales to help your child relax and find comfort at night, then keep reading!Are you looking for a great bedtime routine for your child that will help them wind down after a hectic day of school and play?Do you want to cultivate your child’s creativity and sense of wonder using some of the great classics of our time?Every parent wants two things for
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Big Caesars and Little Caesars

How They Rise and How They Fall - From Julius Caesar to Boris Johnson

by Ferdinand Mount ...

A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARWho said that dictatorship was dead? The world today is full of Strong Men and their imitators. Caesarism is alive and well. Yet in modern times it's become a strangely neglected subject. Ferdinand Mount opens up a fascinating exploration of how and why Caesars seize power and why they fall."Fast paced and impassioned" -- Sunday Telegraph"Wonderfully wry" -- The ... Read more

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A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARWho said that dictatorship was dead? The world today is full of Strong Men and their imitators. Caesarism is alive and well. Yet in modern times it's become a strangely neglected subject. Ferdinand Mount opens up a fascinating exploration of how and why Caesars seize power and why they fall."Fast paced and impassioned" -- Sunday Telegraph"Wonderfully wry" -- The
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The Twenty-five Year Century

A South Vietnamese General Remembers the Indochina War to the Fall of Saigon

by Quang Thi Lam ...

For Victor Hugo, the nineteenth century could be remembered by only its first two years, which established peace in Europe and France's supremacy on the continent. For General Lam Quang Thi, the twentieth century had only twenty-five years: from 1950 to 1975, during which the Republic of Vietnam and its Army grew up and collapsed with the fall of Saigon. This is the story of those twenty-five ... Read more

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For Victor Hugo, the nineteenth century could be remembered by only its first two years, which established peace in Europe and France's supremacy on the continent. For General Lam Quang Thi, the twentieth century had only twenty-five years: from 1950 to 1975, during which the Republic of Vietnam and its Army grew up and collapsed with the fall of Saigon. This is the story of those twenty-five
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The Last Gangster

From Cop to Wiseguy to FBI Informant: Big Ron Previte and the Fall of the American Mob

by George Anastasia ...

"It's over. You'd have to be Ray Charles not to see it." —former New Jersey capo Ron Previte, on the mob today As a cop, Ron Previte was corrupt. As a mobster he was brutal. And in his final role, as a confidential informant to the FBI, Previte was deadly. The Last Gangster is his story—the story of the last days of the Philadelphia Mob, and of the clash of generations that brought it down once ... Read more

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"It's over. You'd have to be Ray Charles not to see it." —former New Jersey capo Ron Previte, on the mob today As a cop, Ron Previte was corrupt. As a mobster he was brutal. And in his final role, as a confidential informant to the FBI, Previte was deadly. The Last Gangster is his story—the story of the last days of the Philadelphia Mob, and of the clash of generations that brought it down once
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When He Can't Commit: What To Do When You Fall For An Ambivalent Man

by Rhonda Findling ...

Ambivalence (am-biv-e-lens) n. 1. The existence of mixed feelings toward someone or something. Difficulty in reaching a decision.Ambivalent Man (am-biv-e-lent man) n. Abbreviation: AM. 1. One who exhibits or feels ambivalence toward women. 2. One who plays games. He wants a relationship; he wants to break up. He's confused, mixed up, inconsistent, and unpredictable. Yet he's irresistible and easy ... Read more

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Ambivalence (am-biv-e-lens) n. 1. The existence of mixed feelings toward someone or something. Difficulty in reaching a decision.Ambivalent Man (am-biv-e-lent man) n. Abbreviation: AM. 1. One who exhibits or feels ambivalence toward women. 2. One who plays games. He wants a relationship; he wants to break up. He's confused, mixed up, inconsistent, and unpredictable. Yet he's irresistible and easy
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Ancient Greece A History

A comprehensive study of one of the most important periods in human history from the fall of Troy to the rise of Alexander the Great

by H Cotterill ...

Ancient Greece A History examines Greek art, literature and philosophy, with a focus on tragedy, art, philosophy, sculpture and the glorious architecture of classical Greece. In this history, the author wished to show the inner life of Ancient Greece, and captures the spirit of the country and its achievements. Cotterill leads the reader through the enduring achievements of Ancient Greece with ... Read more

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Ancient Greece A History examines Greek art, literature and philosophy, with a focus on tragedy, art, philosophy, sculpture and the glorious architecture of classical Greece. In this history, the author wished to show the inner life of Ancient Greece, and captures the spirit of the country and its achievements. Cotterill leads the reader through the enduring achievements of Ancient Greece with
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Descent

My Epic Fall from Cycling Superstardom to Doping Dead End

by Thomas Dekker, Thijs Zonneveld ...

The Award-Winning, International Best-Seller"I have success, money, women. I've been lionized by the public and the press. The world is at my feet. I've spread my wings and here I am, soaring above everything and everyone. But in reality, the descent has already begun." At age 20, Thomas Dekker was already earning €100,000 a year as an amateur bike racer. The next year, he turned pro and his ... Read more

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The Award-Winning, International Best-Seller"I have success, money, women. I've been lionized by the public and the press. The world is at my feet. I've spread my wings and here I am, soaring above everything and everyone. But in reality, the descent has already begun." At age 20, Thomas Dekker was already earning €100,000 a year as an amateur bike racer. The next year, he turned pro and his
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Rise and Fall of the German Air Force (1933 to 1945)

by Air Ministry ...

Written by British intelligence officers in 1948, RISE AND FALL OF THE GERMAN AIR FORCE offers a unique insider's view of Germany's extraordinary military machine.Drawing upon records and documents captured from the Luftwaffe archives and elsewhere, it describes the Air Force's principal campaigns, achievements and operational problems—as well as the political tensions that ultimately became its ... Read more

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Written by British intelligence officers in 1948, RISE AND FALL OF THE GERMAN AIR FORCE offers a unique insider's view of Germany's extraordinary military machine.Drawing upon records and documents captured from the Luftwaffe archives and elsewhere, it describes the Air Force's principal campaigns, achievements and operational problems—as well as the political tensions that ultimately became its
... Read more