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For Crew and Country

The Inspirational True Story of Bravery and Sacrifice Aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts

By: John Wukovits

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For Crew and Country

The Inspirational True Story of Bravery and Sacrifice Aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts

By: John Wukovits

The acclaimed WWII historian recounts the most dramatic naval battle of the Pacific War and the incredible sacrifice of the USS Samuel B. Roberts. On October 25, 1944, the Samuel B. Roberts, along with the other twelve vessels comprising its unit, stood between Japan’s largest battleship force ever sent to sea and MacArthur’s transports inside Leyte Gulf. Faced with the surprise appearance of more than twenty Japanese battleships, cruisers, and destroyers—including the infamous Yamato—the Samuel B. Roberts turned immediately into action with six other ships. Captain Copeland marked the occasion with one of the most poignant addresses ever given to men on the edge of battle: “Men,” he said over the intercom, “we are about to go into a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected.” The Samuel B. Roberts went down with guns blazing in a duel reminiscent of Davy Crockett’s Alamo defenders. The men who survived faced a horrifying three-day nightmare in the sea, where they battled a lack of food and water, scorching sun, numbing nighttime cold, and bloodthirsty sharks. In For Crew and Country, John Wukovitz vividly chronicles the Battle off Samar, one of history’s greatest clashes at sea.

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1250021243

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9781250021243

Battle of Leyte Gulf

The Largest Sea Battle of the Second World War

By: John Grehan,Alexander Nicoll

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Battle of Leyte Gulf

The Largest Sea Battle of the Second World War

By: John Grehan,Alexander Nicoll

A photographic history of World War II’s largest naval battle, in which the Japanese and Americans squared off in the Philippines. On October 20, 1944, the U.S. Sixth Army began landing on Leyte’s eastern coast, supported by the U.S. Navy's 3rd and 7th fleets, which were assisted by ships from the Royal Australian Navy. The Japanese were aware that the Americans were poised to attack the Philippines and planned to draw the American warships into one last great battle to try and stave off the otherwise inevitable defeat. Over the course of the following three days, the two naval forces had four separate engagements. Involving more than 360 ships and 200,000 naval personnel, the battle was the greatest naval encounter of World War II—and possibly the largest naval battle in history. The result was disastrous for the Japanese, who lost three battleships, four aircraft carriers, ten cruisers, and eleven destroyers, along with almost 300 aircraft—the greatest loss of ships and crew the Japanese had ever experienced. In Battle of Leyte Gulf, the actions of the warships as well as the accompanying amphibious landings on Leyte by the U.S. Sixth Army are vividly revealed through a dramatic collection of photographs depicting the ships, sailors, airmen, and soldiers who made history.

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Casemate Publishers

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1526770407

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9781526770400

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 51st And 52nd Infantry Regiments Consolidated

By: John C. Rigdon

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Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 51st And 52nd Infantry Regiments Consolidated

By: John C. Rigdon

The 51st Regiment, Tennessee Infantry was organized at Henderson Station, Tennessee, in January, 1862. The 52nd was also organized at the same time with men from Tipton, Fayette, Shelby, Madison, and Jackson counties. A detachment of the 52nd was captured at Fort Donelson, then in October it was active in the fight at Perryville. Later the unit was assigned to D.S. Donelson's, M.J. Wright's, Vaughan's, and Palmer's Brigade. During April, 1862, it was consolidated with the 52nd Regiment and called the 51st Consolidated. However, the consolidation was declared illegal and during April, 1863, it was reorganized as the 51st and 52nd Consolidated Regiment and each unit kept separate records. It participated in many battles of the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, returned to Tennessee with Hood, and was involved in the North Carolina Campaign.

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0359550576

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9780359550579

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment

By: John C. Rigdon

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Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment

By: John C. Rigdon

The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called Coast Rangers] was assembled at Charleston, South Carolina, in November, 1861. Most of the men were from Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Colleton counties. After being stationed in South Carolina, the regiment moved to Virginia and during the war served in General Evans', Elliot's, and Wallace's Brigade.

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035907443X

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9780359074433

The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012

By: Andrew Burbidge,John Woinarski,Peter Harrison

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The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012

By: Andrew Burbidge,John Woinarski,Peter Harrison

The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 is the first review to assess the conservation status of all Australian mammals. It complements The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2010 (Garnett et al. 2011, CSIRO Publishing), and although the number of Australian mammal taxa is marginally fewer than for birds, the proportion of endemic, extinct and threatened mammal taxa is far greater. These authoritative reviews represent an important foundation for understanding the current status, fate and future of the nature of Australia. This book considers all species and subspecies of Australian mammals, including those of external territories and territorial seas. For all the mammal taxa (about 300 species and subspecies) considered Extinct, Threatened, Near Threatened or Data Deficient, the size and trend of their population is presented along with information on geographic range and trend, and relevant biological and ecological data. The book also presents the current conservation status of each taxon under Australian legislation, what additional information is needed for managers, and the required management actions. Recovery plans, where they exist, are evaluated. The voluntary participation of more than 200 mammal experts has ensured that the conservation status and information are as accurate as possible, and allowed considerable unpublished data to be included. All accounts include maps based on the latest data from Australian state and territory agencies, from published scientific literature and other sources. The Action Plan concludes that 29 Australian mammal species have become extinct and 63 species are threatened and require urgent conservation action. However, it also shows that, where guided by sound knowledge, management capability and resourcing, and longer-term commitment, there have been some notable conservation success stories, and the conservation status of some species has greatly improved over the past few decades. The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 makes a major contribution to the conservation of a wonderful legacy that is a significant part of Australia’s heritage. For such a legacy to endure, our society must be more aware of and empathetic with our distinctively Australian environment, and particularly its marvellous mammal fauna; relevant information must be readily accessible; environmental policy and law must be based on sound evidence; those with responsibility for environmental management must be aware of what priority actions they should take; the urgency for action (and consequences of inaction) must be clear; and the opportunity for hope and success must be recognised. It is in this spirit that this account is offered.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643108742

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9780643108745

Freeing Tibet

50 Years of Struggle, Resilience, and Hope

By: John B. ROBERTS,Elizabeth A. ROBERTS

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Freeing Tibet

50 Years of Struggle, Resilience, and Hope

By: John B. ROBERTS,Elizabeth A. ROBERTS

In March of 1959, a 23-year-old Tibetan youth named Tenzin Gyatso burst onto the world stage. Fleeing his native country to govern in exile from India, the Dalai Lama would go on to become one of the great leaders of our time. Then, in March 2008, the diplomat, icon, and winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize was blamed for inciting violence in Tibet’s traditional capital of Lhasa. As 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s rule in exile, the situation in Tibet has become more volatile than ever. Now, China must decide if it will give Tibet the right to govern itself and what the consequences will be for its economy and its place on the world stage. Freeing Tibet is the incredible, heroic story of Tibet’s arduous struggle to keep freedom alive. From the national uprising in 1959, which cost more than 85,000 Tibetans their lives, to the rise of the Tibetan freedom fighters; the aftereffects of Nixon’s historic visit to China, and preparations for the Dalai Lama’s successor, this seminal history offers an insider’s view of the 50-year struggle for autonomy. As a former Reagan White House political strategist, author John B. Roberts has had unprecedented access to the Dalai Lama’s inner circle. Based on interviews with CIA and political insiders, this epic story gives readers a new understanding of a conflict that continues to fascinate the world. Timely, impeccably researched, and hopeful, this is the book that will change the way we understand Tibet.

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AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

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0814413757

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9780814413753

Frigates

By: John Hamilton

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Frigates

By: John Hamilton

Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Frigates explores the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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1614789444

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9781614789444

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment

By: John C. Rigdon

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Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment

By: John C. Rigdon

The Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment was organized at Grenada as the Fourth Regiment, Second Brigade, Army of Mississippi, and enlisted for twelve months. The Fourth was among the troops posted at Fort Henry on the Tennessee River, under General Lloyd Tilghman. The troops were transferred to Fort Donelson and there captured. Following exchange they were then surrendered at Vicksburg and continued throughout the remainder of the war in the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin, and Nashville, ending the war in the defense of Mobile.

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1387106791

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9781387106790

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Kentucky 3rd Cavalry Regiment (DukeÕs)

By: John C. Rigdon

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Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Kentucky 3rd Cavalry Regiment (DukeÕs)

By: John C. Rigdon

The Kentucky 3rd Cavalry Regiment (Duke's Brigade was formed during the late fall of 1864 with men who had served under John Hunt Morgan. After skirmishing in Tennessee it was chosen as escort to President Davis. It surrendered at Washington, Georgia, on May 10, 1865.

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0359284027

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9780359284023

The Emergence of Drugs which Block Calcium Entry

By: Ronald D. Smith,Peter S. Wolf,John R. Regan,Stanley R. Jolly

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The Emergence of Drugs which Block Calcium Entry

By: Ronald D. Smith,Peter S. Wolf,John R. Regan,Stanley R. Jolly

Calcium Entry Blockers (CEBs) are a new class of drugs which have been pushing back the frontiers of science and medicine for almost two decades. This report reviews some of the wealth of chemical, biological and clinical data describing the discovery and development of these compounds. The scientific importance, therapeutic benefit and marketing potential of these compounds have caused an explosion of scientific literature describing their effects in many preclinical and clinical settings. The definitional characteristics of these compounds suggest a certain predictability of their biological profile but their therapeutic usefulness varies widely dependent upon their physical properties, net hemodynamic effects, duration of action and incidence of side effects. CEBs appear uniquely suited to the treatment of the underlying complexity of cardiovascular disease. The CEBs of the future may live up to the expectations of pathophysiologically based therapeutics and allow the heart and blood vessels to outlive the cells which they support. The development of CEBs is an evolving story of epic proportions and represents the cooperative efforts of individuals in all areas of science.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642732283

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9783642732287

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1845-1853

By: John A. McGeachy

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Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1845-1853

By: John A. McGeachy

Transcription of 1845-1853 minutes of the Wilkes County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject.

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0359590993

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9780359590995

Accounting: A Practical Approach

By: Valarie Wilson,Suellen Freeman,John Freeman

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Accounting: A Practical Approach

By: Valarie Wilson,Suellen Freeman,John Freeman

This 3rd edition of Accounting: A Practical Approach continues to provide an easy to read, practical introduction to accounting concepts. The many worked examples and illustrations put the theory into context. Students can then apply their knowledge with a wide variety of self test questions.

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Pearson Higher Education AU

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1442539682

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9781442539686

Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs

By: John Ankerberg,John Weldon

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Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs

By: John Ankerberg,John Weldon

This comprehensive, indexed volume includes short, one-page listings of pertinent facts about a particular movement, its founder, how it claims to work, scientific evaluations done, and its potential dangers. Some topics covered are angels, visualization, shamanism, hypnosis, new age medicine and martial arts.

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Harvest House Publishers

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1565071603

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9781565071605

Bibliotheca Grenvilliana

Vol. I

By: Thomas Grenville,William Brenchley Rye,John Thomas Payne,Henry Foss

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Bibliotheca Grenvilliana

Vol. I

By: Thomas Grenville,William Brenchley Rye,John Thomas Payne,Henry Foss

Reprint of the original, first published in 1842.

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338513000X

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For Crew and Country

For Crew and Country

Battle of Leyte Gulf

Battle of Leyte Gulf

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 51st And 52nd Infantry Regiments Consolidated

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 51st And 52nd Infantry Regiments Consolidated

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment

The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012

The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012

Freeing Tibet

Freeing Tibet

Frigates

Frigates

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Kentucky 3rd Cavalry Regiment (DukeÕs)

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Kentucky 3rd Cavalry Regiment (DukeÕs)

The Emergence of Drugs which Block Calcium Entry

The Emergence of Drugs which Block Calcium Entry

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1845-1853

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1845-1853

Accounting: A Practical Approach

Accounting: A Practical Approach

Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs

Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs

Bibliotheca Grenvilliana

Bibliotheca Grenvilliana

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