During the 1930s, the Japanese military established control over Japan's Parliamentary government. Political adversaries were persecuted and sometimes assassinated. Navy and army officers were quickly installed in important political offices, including that of Prime Minister. In 1933, Japan withdrew from the League of Nations. The Japanese forces occupied the east coast of China; however, the Chinese did not surrender and the war continued until 1945. In 1940, Japan occupied joined the Axis powers of Germany and Italy. This intensified Japan's conflict with the United States and Great Britain, who reacted with an oil boycott. Oil shortage and diplomatic failures caused Japan to capture the oil rich Dutch East Indies and start the war with America and Great Britain. Before the start of the war in 1941, the population of Hawaii was over 400,000. That number included an Asian majority of around 300,000 and white minority of 100,000. The Japanese fleet which consisted of six aircraft carriers, two battleships, as well as several cruisers and destroyers was commanded by Vice Admiral Nagumo. The Japanese initiated one of the most successful surprise attacks in history at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Full scale war began between the United States and the Japan. This story begins just prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, as it follows the adventures of a Japanese Fighter Pilot, who is shot down during the bombing of Oahu and crash lands off the coast of Maui. Follow his struggle to survive in enemy territory and his random encounters with local natives, many of whom were of Japanese descent.
This title tells the sensitive and touching story of the four-year marriage of Jim Dougherty and Norma Jeane Baker before her Hollywood transformation to Marilyn Monroe.
I guess more words have been written about my first wife, my beloved Norma Jeane Baker, than perhaps have been written about a great many other people who have become famous. Even after she became Marilyn Monroe, and long after her death, the words keep coming and coming. They'll never stop. Sometimes the words liken Norma Jeane to a caterpillar becoming a beautiful and fragile butterfly, but that's not true. Norma Jeane was always a butterfly. She was beautiful all of her life, within and without. During our courtship and marriage I never stopped loving to be with her, to stare at her, to laugh with and love her. We had a wonderful, joyful marriage. But in the end, it was not enough for Norma Jeane. Like all beautiful butterflies, she had to fly away. The difference between the millions of other words written and the ones within this book is simple; mine are not conjecture. Mine are not research. My words are true because I was there. I had the honor and privilege to have lived the experience. The words in this book are all true, because Norma Jeane Baker was my wife." --p.[4] of cover.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jim Davidson is a Christian businessman and a native of Gould in Southeast Arkansas. His career as a public speaker, author, and motivational consultant has spanned more than forty-five years. Some of his many awards and achievements include: Arkansas Salesman of the Year, Chairman of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce's Diamond Club sales organization, Justice of the Peace in Pulaski County, Chairman of Speakers Bureau of the Pulaski County United Way, Leadership Gavel recipient as voted by members of his Dale Carnegie Class, and honorary member of the DECA & GCE Clubs of Arkansas. He has also been presented with the "Good Neighbor Award" by the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and is the 2010 "Distinguished Service Award" winner for Conway Public Schools. In November 2013, Jim was given a Senate Citation and the Conway Community Service Award by Senator Jason Rapert during a ceremony at the Faulkner County Library. In 1980, Jim began writing and producing a daily radio program titled "How to Plan Your Life." It has been broadcast by over 300 radio stations coast to coast and heard by thousands of people each weekday. Later, in 1995, he also began writing a weekly newspaper column for his hometown newspaper, the Log Cabin Democrat, in Conway, Arkansas. With over 375 newspapers in thirty-five states running his column since its inception, it is believed to be the most successful self-syndicated column in the history of American journalism. Jim was a staunch member of the Conway Noon Lions Club for over 20 years, holding every leadership position and winning all their awards, including twice being named a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest award in Lionism. He also served as Chairman of the Annual Golf Tournament and the Harlem Ambassador Fundraiser Event. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/JimDavidson
Journeys of transformation begin one step at a time... Desperate to put his past behind him, David Hyler struggles with the everyday task of simply living-especially when it seems everyone he loves is taken from him. Abused and neglected, the beautiful German shepherd Cadie wins the Boomerang Award at the Rescue-for the dog adopted and brought back the most number of times. Unloved, unwanted, and lonely, neither have any idea how much they need each other...until God brings them together to impact lives in ways only He could have imagined. "Forgiveness, loyalty, second chances, and love. Catch this one!"-The Dove Foundation. "Entertaining. Inspiring. Encouraging. The wonderful kind of story our troubled times need more of."-Bob Kemp, Renew America. "A good, heartwarming storyline. A modern tale of redemption."-Daryl Madore, The Times Record. A can't-afford-to-miss emotional read that will nestle in your heart long after you've turned the last page. Guaranteed to leave you misty-eyed...and wanting more. Based on a true story, Footprints: Angels are real. Some even have fur is also available as a movie on DVD from New Shepherd Films; www.footprintsmovie.com; www.newshepherdfilms.com
Compiled from the literary estate of the singer who brought a wildly lyrical poetry of the damned to the world of rock 'n' roll. Includes unpublished poems, drawings, photos, and a candid self-interview.
The first-ever collection of interviews with this well-known, prolific writer whose books include twenty-two volumes of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction published over a period of thirty-six years
Intense, erotic, and enigmatic, Jim Morrison's persona is as riveting now as the lead singer/composer "Lizard King" was during The Doors' peak in the late sixties. His fast life and mysterious death remain controversial more than twenty years later. The Lords and the New Creatures, Morrison's first published volume of poetry, is an uninhibited exploration of society's dark side -- drugs, sex, fame, and death -- captured in sensual, seething images. Here, Morrison gives a revealing glimpse at an era and at the man whose songs and savage performances have left their indelible impression on our culture.
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