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War at the End of the World

Douglas MacArthur and the Forgotten Fight for New Guinea, 1942-1945

By: James P. Duffy

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War at the End of the World

Douglas MacArthur and the Forgotten Fight for New Guinea, 1942-1945

By: James P. Duffy

A harrowing account of an epic, yet nearly forgotten, battle of World War II—General Douglas MacArthur's four-year assault on the Pacific War's most hostile battleground: the mountainous, jungle-cloaked island of New Guinea. “A meaty, engrossing narrative history… This will likely stand as the definitive account of the New Guinea campaign.”—The Christian Science Monitor One American soldier called it “a green hell on earth.” Monsoon-soaked wilderness, debilitating heat, impassable mountains, torrential rivers, and disease-infested swamps—New Guinea was a battleground far more deadly than the most fanatical of enemy troops. Japanese forces numbering some 600,000 men began landing in January 1942, determined to seize the island as a cornerstone of the Empire’s strategy to knock Australia out of the war. Allied Commander-in-Chief General Douglas MacArthur committed 340,000 Americans, as well as tens of thousands of Australian, Dutch, and New Guinea troops, to retake New Guinea at all costs. What followed was a four-year campaign that involved some of the most horrific warfare in history. At first emboldened by easy victories throughout the Pacific, the Japanese soon encountered in New Guinea a roadblock akin to the Germans’ disastrous attempt to take Moscow, a catastrophic setback to their war machine. For the Americans, victory in New Guinea was the first essential step in the long march towards the Japanese home islands and the ultimate destruction of Hirohito’s empire. Winning the war in New Guinea was of critical importance to MacArthur. His avowed “I shall return” to the Philippines could only be accomplished after taking the island. In this gripping narrative, historian James P. Duffy chronicles the most ruthless combat of the Pacific War, a fight complicated by rampant tropical disease, violent rainstorms, and unforgiving terrain that punished both Axis and Allied forces alike. Drawing on primary sources, War at the End of the World fills in a crucial gap in the history of World War II while offering readers a narrative of the first rank.

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Penguin

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0593471725

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9780593471722

Property

Cases and Materials

By: James Charles Smith,Edward J. Larson,John Copeland Nagle

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Property

Cases and Materials

By: James Charles Smith,Edward J. Larson,John Copeland Nagle

Property: Cases and Materials features sweeping coverage in a single volume, from “old property” (such as the basics of estates in land and servitudes) to “new property,” including intellectual property, cultural property, and property in living things. The text provokes debate on fundamental questions such as the creation of property, information as property, collective vs. individual rights, and property as related to other bodies of law. Its coverage of intellectual property shows how the law grows and responds to social and technological change. Designed for flexibility, stand-alone chapters can be omitted if time constraints require. Property: Cases and Materials includes appellate decisions, statutes, regulations, administrative decisions, law review articles, and non-legal materials. Principal cases include Elvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell, Popov v. Hayashi (Barry Bonds home run ball); People v. Chubbs (software for DNA matching), and Dred Scott v. Sandford. Key Features: Updated with more recent cases, including more cases from the twenty-first century than any other major property casebook. Improved coverage of natural resources law and intellectual property. Thorough update of all existing materials.

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Aspen Publishing

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1454897740

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9781454897743

Communion of Immigrants

A History of Catholics in America Updated Edition

By: James T. Fisher

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Communion of Immigrants

A History of Catholics in America Updated Edition

By: James T. Fisher

Tracing more than four centuries of Catholics in America, this concise study is a fascinating look at the history of the country's largest religious denomination. 15 photos.

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Oxford University Press

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0195333306

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9780195333305

The Sinking of the Laconia and the U-Boat War

Disaster in the Mid-Atlantic

By: James P. Duffy

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The Sinking of the Laconia and the U-Boat War

Disaster in the Mid-Atlantic

By: James P. Duffy

Originally published: Santa Barbara, California: Praeger/ABC-CLIO, 2009.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803245408

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9780803245402

You Can Go Bankrupt Without Going Broke

An Essential Guide to Personal Bankruptcy

By: Lawrence R. Reich,James P. Duffy

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You Can Go Bankrupt Without Going Broke

An Essential Guide to Personal Bankruptcy

By: Lawrence R. Reich,James P. Duffy

This is a reprint of a previously published work. It presents a straightforward step-by-step guide to the ins and outs of personal bankruptcy.

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Beard Books

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1587982099

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9781587982095

Return to Victory

MacArthur's Epic Liberation of the Philippines

By: James P. Duffy

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Return to Victory

MacArthur's Epic Liberation of the Philippines

By: James P. Duffy

General Douglas MacArthur's bloody campaign to defeat die-hard Japanese forces and liberate the Philippines “I shall return,” General Douglas MacArthur promised the Filipino people following the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Philippines in spring 1942. The people there believed MacArthur’s vow—and even Americans were stirred by his dramatic pledge. Now, two and half years later, MacArthur was ready to fulfill his promise--the liberation of the Philippines was about to begin. It would not be an easy campaign. The more than 7,000 islands of the Philippine archipelago were the key to taking down the Japanese Empire—and the Imperial forces were prepared to sacrifice every man and every ship to prevent MacArthur from regaining control of them. Covering both the strategic and tactical aspects of the campaign through the participation of its soldiers, sailors, and airmen, as well as its commanders, James P. Duffy leads readers through a vivid account of the nearly year-long, bloody campaign to defeat over a quarter million die-hard Japanese defenders in the Pacific theater. Return to Victory is a wide-ranging, dramatic and stirring account of MacArthur’s epic liberation of the Philippines.

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Hachette Books

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030692191X

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9780306921919

Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt

The Rivalry That Divided America

By: James P. Duffy

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Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt

The Rivalry That Divided America

By: James P. Duffy

Was aviation pioneer and popular American hero Charles A. Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer and anti-Semite? Or was he the target of a vicious personal vendetta by President Roosevelt? In Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt, author James Duffy tackles these questions head-on, by examining the conflicting personalities, aspirations, and actions of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Charles A. Lindbergh. Painting a politically incorrect portrait of both men, Duffy shows how the hostility between these two American giants divided the nation on both domestic and international affairs. From cancelling U.S. air mail contracts to intervening in World War II, Lindberg and Roosevelt’s clash of ideas and opinions shaped the nation’s policies here and abroad. Insightful, and engaging, Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt reveals the untold story about two of history’s most controversial men, and how the White House waged a smear campaign against Lindbergh that blighted his reputation forever.

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Simon and Schuster

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1596981679

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9781596981676

Lincoln's Admiral: The Civil War Campaigns of David Farragut

By: James P. Duffy

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Lincoln's Admiral: The Civil War Campaigns of David Farragut

By: James P. Duffy

This vivid and impeccably researched book details the life and Civil War battles of Admiral David Farragut. It shines a spotlight and shares new details about the admiral's leadership of the mission to recapture the port of New Orleans from the Confederacy - a campaign historians consider one of the most daring in military history. Farragut is perhaps best known for his order to “Damn the torpedoes.... Full speed ahead." during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which has become a touchstone and rallying cry for the United States Navy. A sweeping and riveting telling of Farragut's career and campaigns, Lincoln's Admiral offers fascinating insights into the strategy and decisions of one of the greatest military leaders on the Civil War - and of all time.

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New Word City

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1612308589

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9781612308586

The Czars

By: James P. Duffy & Vincent L. Ricci

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The Czars

By: James P. Duffy & Vincent L. Ricci

During the course of most of Russia's turbulent history, czars ruled. The story of these men and women - as diverse as the lands they governed - is, in many ways, the story of Russia itself. From the birth of the Kievan state in the second half of the ninth century to the murder of Czar Nicholas II and his family in 1918, historians James P. Duffy and Vincent L. Ricci trace the long and twisted line of imperial rule in Russia, offering many insights into the uses and abuses of absolute power, as well as a glimpse at world history through the eyes of those who made it. The Czars is a vital page in the literature of Russian history.

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New Word City

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1612308864

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9781612308869

Target Hitler

The Plots to Kill Adolf Hitler

By: James P. Duffy,Vincent L. Ricci

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Target Hitler

The Plots to Kill Adolf Hitler

By: James P. Duffy,Vincent L. Ricci

The plots to kill Adolf Hitler.

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Greenwood Publishing Group

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0275940373

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9780275940379

The Battle of Buffalo Wallow

The Japanese Attack on the 44th General Hospital in World War II - Leyte, Philippines December 1944

By: James R. Odrowski

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The Battle of Buffalo Wallow

The Japanese Attack on the 44th General Hospital in World War II - Leyte, Philippines December 1944

By: James R. Odrowski

In World War II, the U.S. Army’s 44th General Hospital found themselves at ground-zero of the Japanese counterattack on the island of Leyte. As Japanese infantry infiltrated and enemy paratroopers dropped around them, the 44th’s officers faced a life-or-death decision. With over 200 patients, the Japanese surrounding them, and no option to retreat, they had to act fast. Should they uphold their oath to “do no harm”? Or do they arm the medical staff and defend themselves and their patients? Do they risk violation of the Geneva Convention or risk death or imprisonment at the hands of the Japanese? But without authorization to obtain arms, how would they defend themselves? Could the 44th hold out until infantry support arrived? Their fate would be determined in what was called “The Battle of Buffalo Wallow”. This book tells the previously unknown and controversial story of the 44th General Hospital, experienced medical professionals who were asked to perform actions over and above their expected duties. In World War II, the Philippine island of Leyte became the stage for a key battle between the United States and Japan. U.S. General Douglas MacArthur’s 6th Army invaded Leyte on October 20th, 1944. Soon afterwards, the Army’s 44th General Hospital landed to care for casualties. Untrained in combat, they were sent inland to the village of Burauen, very close to the front lines of fighting. The hospital tents were set up between three airfields that were recently taken from the Japanese. But, as the U.S. infantry advanced westward, they left the 44th and other service units behind, mostly unprotected. In a desperate move, the Japanese determined to make Leyte the decisive battle they hoped would turn the tide of the War. To counter the American advance, Japanese General Yamashita devised a bold plan. The first step would be a combined infantry and paratrooper attack to retake the airfields on Leyte. Subsequently, the attack placed the 44th and their patients in great peril. Their courage and dedication would be tested in the heat of battle. After the War, the Surgeon General of the Army called the 44th “the finest that ever served.”

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James R. Odrowski

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0578845970

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9780578845975

A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book

By: Edward Alan Glasper,James Richardson,Duncan Randall

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A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book

By: Edward Alan Glasper,James Richardson,Duncan Randall

This innovative textbook provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people's nursing in the UK and further afield. Each chapter has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. The wide range of topics covered includes all the essentials, such as contemporary child health policy and legal issues; knowledge and skills for practice; and caring for children with special needs. Students will learn how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people. A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing is written by multidisciplinary experts, rooted in child-centred healthcare within a family context, and draws upon best contemporary practice. It is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care. - Key points, summary boxes and clearly defined aims, objectives and learning outcomes to support learning - Conversation boxes to enliven the text - Patient scenarios to relate theory to practice - New chapters on skin health and the use of therapeutic play - Suggestions for seminar discussion topics to help teachers - Resource lists and online resources for further study or research - Online slides to complement chapters within book

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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070206503X

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9780702065033

Mathematical Biology

I. An Introduction

By: James D. Murray

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Mathematical Biology

I. An Introduction

By: James D. Murray

Mathematical Biology is a richly illustrated textbook in an exciting and fast growing field. Providing an in-depth look at the practical use of math modeling, it features exercises throughout that are drawn from a variety of bioscientific disciplines - population biology, developmental biology, physiology, epidemiology, and evolution, among others. It maintains a consistent level throughout so that graduate students can use it to gain a foothold into this dynamic research area.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387224378

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9780387224374

Hitler's Secret Pirate Fleet

The Deadliest Ships of World War II

By: James P. Duffy

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Hitler's Secret Pirate Fleet

The Deadliest Ships of World War II

By: James P. Duffy

This edition of Keller's autobiography is the first major version available in more than 50 years that nearly replicates Keller's work with letters and commentary as it was first published in 1903.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803266529

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9780803266520

Black Sailors in the Civil War

A History of Fugitives, Freemen and Freedmen Aboard Union Vessels

By: James H. Bruns

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Black Sailors in the Civil War

A History of Fugitives, Freemen and Freedmen Aboard Union Vessels

By: James H. Bruns

Thousands of Black sailors served with valor during the Civil War. Yet few histories have highlighted their contributions to the Union's impressive naval victories throughout the war, which prompted Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, to declare that if the army could not win the war, the navy would have to. Drawing on official naval records, personal letters and journals, and oral histories of formerly enslaved Americans, this volume documents the service of fugitive, freemen and freed Black sailors, 1861-1865.

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McFarland

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1476648395

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9781476648392

Mathematical Biology II

Spatial Models and Biomedical Applications

By: James D. Murray

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Mathematical Biology II

Spatial Models and Biomedical Applications

By: James D. Murray

This richly illustrated third edition provides a thorough training in practical mathematical biology and shows how exciting mathematical challenges can arise from a genuinely interdisciplinary involvement with the biosciences. It has been extensively updated and extended to cover much of the growth of mathematical biology. From the reviews: ""This book, a classical text in mathematical biology, cleverly combines mathematical tools with subject area sciences."--SHORT BOOK REVIEWS

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387952284

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9780387952284

College Online

How to Take College Courses Without Leaving Home

By: James P. Duffy

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College Online

How to Take College Courses Without Leaving Home

By: James P. Duffy

How to take college courses—even earn a degree—through your home computer Study accounting in California, child development in Massachusetts, and political science in Washington, D.C.—all while sitting at home in front of your PC! College Online takes you through the ins and outs of electronic learning, giving you all the information you need to be a successful online student. In this comprehensive resource, you'll find: A detailed directory of more than 400 undergraduate and graduate courses available online from fully accredited institutions A course description, enrollment prerequisites, credit potential, approximate tuition, and contact information for each entry In-depth information on undergraduate and graduate degrees that you can earn in whole or in part via computer Complete listings of Web site addresses of colleges and universities across the nation, along with hardware and software requirements Valuable tips on everything from scheduling study time and preparing for exams to selecting courses and saving credits

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Wiley

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047112351X

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9780471123514

Target: America

Hitler's Plan To Attack The United States

By: James Duffy

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Target: America

Hitler's Plan To Attack The United States

By: James Duffy

Details the Third Reich’s shocking plans for worldwide offensives using secret weapons, including Hitler’s plan to bring World War II to the American homeland.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1461745896

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9781461745891

Mathematical Analysis of Complex Cellular Activity

By: Richard Bertram,Joel Tabak,Wondimu Teka,Theodore Vo,Martin Wechselberger,Vivien Kirk,James Sneyd

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Mathematical Analysis of Complex Cellular Activity

By: Richard Bertram,Joel Tabak,Wondimu Teka,Theodore Vo,Martin Wechselberger,Vivien Kirk,James Sneyd

This book contains two review articles on mathematical physiology that deal with closely related topics but were written and can be read independently. The first article reviews the basic theory of calcium oscillations (common to almost all cell types), including spatio-temporal behaviors such as waves. The second article uses, and expands on, much of this basic theory to show how the interaction of cytosolic calcium oscillators with membrane ion channels can result in highly complex patterns of electrical spiking. Through these examples one can see clearly how multiple oscillatory processes interact within a cell, and how mathematical methods can be used to understand such interactions better. The two reviews provide excellent examples of how mathematics and physiology can learn from each other, and work jointly towards a better understanding of complex cellular processes. Review 1: Richard Bertram, Joel Tabak, Wondimu Teka, Theodore Vo, Martin Wechselberger: Geometric Singular Perturbation Analysis of Bursting Oscillations in Pituitary Cells Review 2: Vivien Kirk, James Sneyd: Nonlinear Dynamics of Calcium

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Springer

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3319181149

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9783319181141

How to Earn a College Degree Without Going to College

By: James P. Duffy

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How to Earn a College Degree Without Going to College

By: James P. Duffy

An updated, detailed guide which shows adults how to obtain an external degree through life experience, independent study, examinations and correspondence courses. Includes a directory of over 600 external degree programs in 271 fields of study. All institutions are fully accredited state, local and private colleges and universities. Provides readers with all the information necessary to decide which options are ideally suited for their needs.

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0471307882

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9780471307884

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