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This volume takes readers through history and around the globe to get to the heart of the scientific, social, and economic meaning of the ways in which the world is rebuilt.

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A detailed and richly illustrated operational history of the highly classified, joint-service special operations command of the United States during the Vietnam War.

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Focuses on the conflicts that traces the progress of the wars in Chechnya, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, and the prolonged guerrilla warfare in the mountainous regions. This book assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself.

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An astonishing tale of romance, resistance and bravery

A sad and beautiful book, shining a light on quiet heroism in dark times. Lucy Adlington, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz

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On the night of 4 July 1943, transport aircraft Liberator AL523 took off from Gibraltars North Front tarmac and within moments crashed into the sea with only one survivor, the pilot. The commander-in-chief of the Polish army and prime minister of the Polish government in exile, General Wadysaw Sikorski, was dead.

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Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai

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From the early 18th century Scotland produced large numbers of medical graduates, many of whom joined the armed forces. This book outlines the contributions which these doctors made to military and naval medicine from the 18th century to WWI.

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An enthralling investigation into German aeronautical technology during the Second World War. Explores the many myths, legends and popular conspiracy theories at play, and attempts to uncover the truth of precisely what happened during this pivotal time of technological development in Nazi Germany.

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"Describes the archeological wonder of Mesa Verde, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--

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"Describes the archeological wonder of Pompeii, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--

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National Geographic tells the story of a stray dog who becomes Sergeant Stubby the War Dog during World War I. Beloved award-winning author and library darling Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first-ever book for adults.

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*Facsimile edition of a classic New Zealand history, OP since 2007 *Brilliant stories of seven settler families in the northern Kaipara *Winner of the New Zealand Book Award for non-fiction 1988

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First full-length biography of Sextus Iulius Frontinus. John Grainger traces his career and favourably re-evaluates his importance, in particular in Britain, (at the expense of the better-known Agricola) and in Germany.

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A unique insight into the U-boat war in World War II, focusing on FAGr 5, the Luftwaffe's only long range maritime reconnaissance and U-boat operating unit, which sought to direct the German submarines at the Allied convoys vital to prosecuting the war in Europe.

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Celebrating the beauty of Vermont s Shelburne Farms, a National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain.

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MiG-21s formed the backbone of the Yugoslav Air Force and Air Defence Force and later the Serbian Air Force. This book is based upon the authors extensive research in archives and interviews with veterans that flew this type. Most of the photos in this volume have never been published before.

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Today we know the Slavic people from their countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, including Ukraine and Russia across to Poland and South to Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Their origins are similar to the Celts and the Visigoths, coming into history from 600CE, as part of the many tribes who attacked the edges of the Roman Empire.

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