**'The most comprehensive history in any language of the disastrous epoch of the Third Reich' Ian Kershaw, author of Hitler'The most gripping account I've read of German life before and during the rise of the Nazis' A.S. Byatt, Times Literary Supplement**The Coming of the Third Reich: How the Nazis Destroyed Democracy and Seized Power in Germanyexplores how the First World War, the Weimar Republic and the Great Depression ...

National Book Award Finalist: Never before has the mentality of the average German under the Nazi regime been made as intelligible to the outsider." — The New York TImesThey Thought They Were Free is an eloquent and provocative examination of the development of fascism in Germany. Milton Mayer's book is a study of ten Germans and their lives from 1933-45, based on interviews he conducted after the war when he lived in Germany. Mayer had a position ...

Performance tuning is an experimental science, but that doesn't mean engineers should resort to guesswork and folklore to get the job done. Yet that's often the case. With this practical book, intermediate to advanced Java technologists working with complex platforms will learn how to tune Java cloud applications for performance using a quantitative, verifiable, and repeatable approach.In response to the ubiquity of cloud computing, this updated edition of Optimizing Cloud Nati...

"A lucid, muscular, and often sly reflection" on the worth and purpose of historical scholarship by the award-winning author of The Third Reich Trilogy ( Kirkus).In this volume, the renowned historian Richard J. Evans offers a fervent and deeply insightful defense of his craft and its importance to civilization. At a time when fact and historical truth are under unprecedented assault, Evans shows us why history is necessary. Taking us into the historians' ...

The dramatic secret meeting between Churchill and FDR that forged their alliance against global fascism is brought to life in this WWII history.On August 14, 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a joint declaration of goals for the world after the Second World War. The Atlantic Charter was a powerful statement against tyranny and an important display of the "Special Relationship" between the UK and the US.Roose...

Every student can develop academic self-confidence and emotional well-being, all the while gaining a deep understanding of their purpose and place in the world. Remarkable Learning is a guidebook for those who want more for our students than they are experiencing now, and it dares to isolate a few unremarkable moves that can lead to remarkable results. This inspiring and practical book:· Identifies the most critical classroom strategies derived from an exhaustive review of ...

Dropping the Mask includes a variety of short stories across the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Accompanying these are a collection of poems and verse covering six years of love, loss, grief, and anger at a mismanaged lifestyle of broken promises. Both sections are an insight in to the wandering mind of a twenty-something as they traverse the maze of reality and inadvertently get utterly, and potentially irreparably lost.

The classic explanation of the craft of history and the vital worth of historians to civilizationIn this volume, English historian Richard Evans offers a defence of the importance of his craft. At a time when fact and historical truth are under unprecedented assault, Evans shows us why history is necessary. Taking us into the historians' workshop to show us just how good history gets written, he demolishes the wilder claims of postmodern historians, who deny the po...

This updated edition of the Nutshell guide not only helps experienced Java programmers get the most out of versions through Java 17, it also serves as a learning path for new developers. Chock-full of examples that demonstrate how to take complete advantage of modern Java APIs and development best practices, this thoroughly revised book includes new material on recent enhancements to the Java object model that every developer should know about.The first section provides a fast-pace...

"Inez" tells the story of a young woman named Inez Uribe who becomes entangled in the events surrounding the struggle for Texas independence. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and heroism amidst the backdrop of war and political turmoil.As the battle between Texan defenders and Mexican forces intensifies, Inez finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for an American soldier fighting for Texas independence. The novel weaves together romance, adv...

"Beulah" is a sentimental novel that tells the story of the title character, Beulah Benton, a young orphaned woman who grows up to become a strong and independent individual. The novel explores her personal growth, struggles, and her relationships with various people, including a love interest. Throughout the story, the character of Beulah embodies many virtues, including intellectual curiosity, independence, and a strong sense of morality.Augusta J. Evans's works, including "Beulah," were...

The novel is set during the American Civil War and explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and families. The title "Macaria" is derived from Greek mythology and means "blessed" or "happy."In "Macaria," the protagonist, also named Macaria, grapples with the challenges and hardships of war while remaining steadfast in her commitment to her country and her ideals. The novel likely depicts the experiences of Southern families during the Civil War, includi...