Title

Login

Join

Book's by Alexandra Bandon

Covers

List

One of the Few

A Story of Personal Challenge Through the Battle of Britain and Beyond

By: Johnny Kent,Alexandra Kent

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

One of the Few

A Story of Personal Challenge Through the Battle of Britain and Beyond

By: Johnny Kent,Alexandra Kent

New and updated edition: the original autobiography is enhanced by the addition of family photos and extracts from unpublished letters and writings by the author, and a moving and informative new introduction and epilogue by Alexandra Kent, Johnny Kent’s daughter, who presents the father she knew, not only a distinguished and brave war hero but a man who suffered with the scars of war. ‘I turned into the attack ... The German formation split up and a general mêlée ensued, grey shapes with black crosses on them flashed past only feet away, next the brown and green of a Hurricane flashed across the sights ... so confused was the fight that one had little or no chance to see if one’s fire had taken effect before having to take wild evasive action to avoid either the enemy’s fire or a collision.’ Group Captain Johnny Kent joined the RAF in the 1930s and went on to become a flight commander of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the Second World War. In this role, he helped the famous 303 Polish Squadron play a decisive part in the Battle of Britain, and this earned him the highest Polish military award, the Virtuti Militari, as well as the affectionate nickname ‘Kentowski’. Group Captain Kent’s fascinating memoirs, originally published in 1971, tell the story of his life in the RAF, from his struggles as a boy on the Canadian Prairies to get into the air, detailing his experiences as a test pilot in Farnborough and his constant efforts to excel at what he did. In this new edition, alongside the classic tale of derring-do, Kent’s daughter provides supplementary material that places his extraordinary story into the broader context of his life as a son, husband and father. Poignant questions are raised about what it meant to be ‘One of the Few’ – for both the men themselves and those to whom they were closest.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

299

Publisher

The History Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0750969296

ISBN 13

9780750969291

Dominican Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dominican Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

GIFT APLS 7-28-2003 $14.95.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

116

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Published Date

ISBN 10

0027681521

ISBN 13

9780027681529

West Indian Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

West Indian Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

A look at West Indian Americans told with factual information and firsthand oral history accounts.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

120

Publisher

New Discovery Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

0027681483

ISBN 13

9780027681482

Chinese Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Chinese Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

History of Chinese immigration to the United States, and problems facing today's Chinese.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

120

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Published Date

ISBN 10

0027681491

ISBN 13

9780027681499

Birnbaum's United States, 1993

By: Alexandra M. Birnbaum

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Birnbaum's United States, 1993

By: Alexandra M. Birnbaum

Birnbaum travel guides are "excellently organized for the casual traveler who is looking for a mix of recreation and cultural insight" (Washington Post) and "the information they offer is up-to-date, crisply presented" (New York Times). "No other guide has as much to offer . . . a pleasure to read".--Today Show.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1600

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

0062780549

ISBN 13

9780062780546

Chinese Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Chinese Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

History of Chinese immigration to the United States, and problems facing today's Chinese.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

120

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Published Date

ISBN 10

0027681491

ISBN 13

9780027681499

Mexican Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mexican Americans

By: Alexandra Bandon

An account of one of the largest groups of immigrants in the United States, with special emphasis on the recent history of the group and including first-person narratives.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

110

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Published Date

ISBN 10

0027681424

ISBN 13

9780027681420

Date Rape

By: Alexandra Bandon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Date Rape

By: Alexandra Bandon

Discusses the phenomenon known as acquaintance, or date, rape, describing situations in which it occurs, how to avoid this crime, and where to get help if you have been a victim.

Average ratings

N/A

5

0%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

52

Published Date

ISBN 10

0382247558

ISBN 13

9780382247552