In September 1943, the German army marched into Rome, beginning an occupation that would last nine months until Allied forces liberated the ancient city. During those 270 days, clashing factions -- the occupying Germans, the Allies, the growing resistance movement, and the Pope -- contended for control over the destiny of the Eternal City. In The Battle for Rome, Robert Katz vividly recreates the drama of the occupation and offers new information from recently dec...

"Filled with practical insights and Biblical truths, this...balanced, Bible-based approach will bring financial freedom and blessing to your life." ---Benny HinnWealth is a powerful tool for both good and evil. It can quickly destroy the fiber of your soul or it can be a source of tremendous blessing for yourself and others. Biblical Roads to Financial Freedom will help you to navigate your way to financial freedom as well as open up doors to spiritual prosperity....

The Liberator Fleet from Angel Bay crosses the ocean searching for a place to settle and restock. With thousands of lives to protect, they find a new land with both allies and enemies waiting for them. After gathering information, the fleet’s leaders realize continuing forward means taking even more risks. Separating from the fleet, one group heads out seeking information while those that remain carefully watch over their crew. Uncertain and difficult choices lie ahead in the next part of ...

One of the greatest pitchers of his era, William Arthur "Candy" Cummings was born in 1848, when baseball was in its infancy. In the 1870s, Candy's invention, the curveball, played a transformative role and earned him a place in the Hall of Fame. Drawing on extensive research, this first full-length biography traces Candy's New England heritage and chronicles his rise to the top, from pitching for amateur teams in mid-1860s Brooklyn to playing in the National Association of Professional Bas...

In another world and time humans are no longer the dominant species. What remains are isolated colonies and fractured societies separated by vast wilderness. Highly evolved animals roam between land and water, day or night limiting travel. The remaining individuals, families and races with unique traits and skills settle wherever they can find safety.On a coastal island a young man named Wheel has been working with hundreds of other abductees forced into the territory of deadly pre...

At age 11 being diagnosed with terminal cancer I was not expected to live to the age of 12. Forty-two years later living with quadriplegia, I am alive today and ready to tell my story. Happiness and a successful career did not come easy. Many disappointments and failed relationships, but my persistence not to give up on life was my best tool in achieving both. Facing near death experiences I miraculously survived. I now work for the number one global telecommunication company. This book ho...

In the quaint town of Leonia, a chilling discovery sends shockwaves through the community. The lifeless body of a young woman, known only as "K," is found in a secluded spot. As the investigation unfolds, a web of secrets and lies entangles the lives of the town's elite. Enter Inspector Kane, a seasoned detective with a keen eye for detail. Determined to uncover the truth, he delves into the lives of the suspects, each with their own motives and hidden agendas. As Kane digs deeper, he unco...

A broad, rigorous introduction to algorithms for validating safety-critical systems.Validation is a critical component of the development process for decision-making systems used in high-stakes settings, from autonomous vehicles and aviation to finance and healthcare. As these systems and their operating environments increase in complexity, understanding the full spectrum of possible behaviors becomes more difficult and requires a rigorous validation process. This ...

Nach der Unabhängigkeit von Großbritannien im Jahr 1948 befindet sich Sri Lanka dieses Mal in der schlimmsten Wirtschaftskrise. Die Corona-Pandemie, die Ineffizienz der Regierung bei der Steuerung der Volkswirtschaft, der weltweite Anstieg der Energiepreise und die auf den Boden gesunkenen Devisenreserven in der Staatskasse haben in Sri Lanka eine desaströse Situation geschaffen. Sri Lanka ist nicht in der Lage, Importpreise für lebenswichtige Güter wie Treibstoff, Lebensmittel und Medikam...

When originally published in 1984, Revolutions and Rebellions in Afghanistan provided the first focused consideration of the 1978 Saur Revolution and the subsequent Soviet invasion and occupation of the country. Nearly four decades later, its conclusions remain crucial to understanding Afghanistan today.In this much-anticipated re-release, Revolutions and Rebellions in Afghanistan offers an opportunity for fresh i...

Gesundheit und Vitalität sind wesentliche Voraussetzungen für eine gute Lebensqualität Ihrer Katze bis ins hohe Alter. Gesundheit ist keine Selbstverständlichkeit. Man muss täglich etwas dafür tun, um die natürlichen Alterungsvorgänge hinauszuzögern. Das gilt besonders in der zweiten Lebenshälfte, wenn Arthrose und Rheuma die Gelenke befallen und das Herz müde wird.Im Alter nimmt normalerweise die Leistungsfähigkeit ab, der Stoffwechsel verändert sich, die Sehkraft wird schwächer, ...

»Ein herrlicher Spaß für Katzenfreunde. Ein kätzisch gescheites Buch.« Frankfurter Rundschau»Chefin, ich lach ja gern mal, aber den Witz mit diesem leeren Teller hier habe ich immer noch nicht begriffen: Was ist an einem leeren Teller eigentlich so lustig? Wie? Der sei eben gerade noch voll gewesen? Was? Du selber hast ihn mir hingestellt, gefüllt mit kleingeschnittenem Herz? Und wo ist dann dieses Herz, Herzchen?«