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Lethal Spoils

A Novel

By: Keith Short

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In May 1940 Panzer columns overran France. Many of it's citizens wept at the debacle brought about by their government and it's inept military leaders. Following the defection of the cabinet from Paris, the writing was clearly on the wall. It had taken only five weeks for the 'Blitzkrieg' to overwhelm the vaunted French forces. The world was stunned by the event. Many people spend years searching for bonanzas while a few simply stumble across them. 'LETHAL SPOILS' focuses on a sensational treasure secreted by a French aristocrat ahead of the advancing invaders. The dying words of an old man guide two German soldiers, Sgt. Frieburg and his younger companion to it's recovery.Neither soldier is imbued with military fervor but they soon develop an entreprenurial spirit and strong bonds of friendship. Prior to being drafted to different theaters of war the men know they must await an end to hostilities before cashing in on their find.......unfortunately a third party has other ideas for it's distribution. The lives of three men undergo radical changes before the war grinds to a halt. Life in Europe is bleak after five years of slaughter and deprivation. But for those grabbing opportunities the pay-off is rewarding. In the 60's era, politics, sex and greed result in the death or ruin for those associated with the St.Lucien treasure. A bizarre murder becomes a problem for Chief Inspector Steiner and creates an embarrassing political scandal for the German governmnent before the saga draws to a close.

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Trafford Publishing

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1412072115

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Songs for "Great Leaders"

Ideology and Creativity in North Korean Music and Dance

By: Keith Howard

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Songs for "Great Leaders"

Ideology and Creativity in North Korean Music and Dance

By: Keith Howard

Famously reclusive and secretive, North Korea can be seen as a theatre that projects itself through music and performance. The first book-length account of North Korean music and dance in any language other than Korean, Songs for "Great Leaders" pulls back the curtain on this theatre for the first time. Renowned ethnomusicologist Keith Howard moves from the first songs written in the northern part of the divided Korean peninsula in 1946 to the performances in February 2018 by a North Korean troupe visiting South Korea for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Through an exceptionally wide range of sources and a perspective of deep cultural competence, Howard explores old revolutionary songs and new pop songs, developments of Korean instruments, the creation of revolutionary operas, and mass spectacles, as well as dance and dance notation, and composers and compositions. The result is a nuanced and detailed account of how song, together with other music and dance production, forms the soundtrack to the theater of daily life, embedding messages that tell the official history, the exploits of leaders, and the socialist utopia yet-to-come. Based on fieldwork, interviews, and resources in private and public archives and libraries in North Korea, South Korea, China, North America and Europe, Songs for "Great Leaders" opens up the North Korean regime in a way never before attempted or possible.

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Oxford University Press

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0190077530

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Prophetic Justice

Race, Religion, and Politics

By: Keith Magee

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Prophetic Justice

Race, Religion, and Politics

By: Keith Magee

In this prophetic collection of seminal essays and articles, the public intellectual, theologian, and social justice scholar Reverend Professor Keith Magee provides a thoughtful, sharp, and critical analysis of how questions of race, religion, and politics have an impact on society today. The book explores the historical context of American democracy and how it has long failed to deliver true justice to all of the nation’s citizens. Prophetic Justice exposes the social construct of race and the myriad ways in which this false idea – along with the sometimes wilful misinterpretations of sacred texts – have been used to justify the subjugating of one people by another, simply because of the color of their skin. Written between 2016 and 2023, these essays and articles touch on some painful subjects, but also give us reason to hope. Keith Magee describes how, with empathy, courage, and faith, we can come together to face up to the injustices of the past and celebrate our common humanity, thus creating a new world in which every life truly matters.

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WestBow Press

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9798385024421

Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruit and Vegetables, 3rd Edition

By: A Keith Thompson,Robert K Prange,Roger Bancroft,Tongchai Puttongsiri

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Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruit and Vegetables, 3rd Edition

By: A Keith Thompson,Robert K Prange,Roger Bancroft,Tongchai Puttongsiri

This book contains 14 chapters focusing on the usefulness of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage in the reduction of postharvest losses and maintenance of the nutritive value and organoleptic characteristics of various fruits and vegetables and extend their season of availability by making good eating quality fruits and vegetables available for extended periods at reasonable costs. The efficacy and shortcomings of various CA storage techniques and their potential as alternatives to the application of preservation and pesticide chemicals are also discussed.

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CABI

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1786393735

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9781786393739

Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses

By: Keith V. Bletzer

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Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses

By: Keith V. Bletzer

Based on six years of extended ethnography in multiple agricultural areas of the Eastern United States, Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses is a monograph which explores the lives of migrant and seasonal farm workers. The six-year study secured multi-setting field data in primary, secondary and casual sites, and audio-taped narrative life stories from men and women who harvest and perform the related tasks that help to make the many foods which we enjoy in abundance. The study presented in this book elaborates vignettes from field observations with a focus on workers who use drugs and alcohol, and is complemented by formal (narrative life stories) and informal interviews. The author explores diverse field data that reveal the hardships, exclusion and social adversities that migrant farm workers experience many times more often than any other social group with considerable susceptibility to drug / alcohol use. Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses gives readers a perspective about farm workers’ social vulnerability across multiple agricultural areas, while comparing willful neglect and social non-existence experienced by farm workers to a gray zone of contemporary horrors in the way that these men and women have been viewed and treated over many decades. The monograph is an invaluable reference for the study of social problems, substance abuse, trans-national migratory experiences and field methods in sociology. The book also serves as a contemporary handbook on the anthropology of American agricultural labor.

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Bentham Science Publishers

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1681081040

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9781681081045

Fruit and Vegetables

Harvesting, Handling and Storage

By: Anthony Keith Thompson

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Fruit and Vegetables

Harvesting, Handling and Storage

By: Anthony Keith Thompson

The second edition of this very well-received book, which in itsfirst edition was entitled Postharvest Technology of Fruits andVegetables, has been welcomed by the community of postharvestphysiologists and technologists who found the first edition of suchgreat use. The book covers, in comprehensive detail, postharvestphysiology as it applies to postharvest quality, technologyrelating to maturity determination, harvesting, packaging,postharvest treatments, controlled atmosphere storage, ripening andtransportation on a very wide international range of fruits andvegetables. The new edition of this definitive work, which contains manyfull colour photographs, provides key practical andcommercially-oriented information of great use in helping to ensurethat fruit and vegetables reach the retailer in optimum condition,with the minimum of loss and spoilage. Fruits and vegetables, 2nd edition is essential readingforfruit and vegetable technologists, food scientists and foodtechnologists, agricultural scientists, commercial growers,shippers and warehousing operatives and personnel within packagingcompanies. Researchers and upper level students in food science,food technology, plant and agricultural sciences will find a greatdeal of use within this landmark book. All libraries in researchestablishments and universities where these subjects are studiedand taught should have copies readily available for users. A. K. Thompson was formerly Professor and head of PostharvestTechnology, Silsoe College, UK.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1405147806

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Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi [published to Accompany the Exhibition Held at the Museo Del Palazzo Di Venezia, Rome, 15 October - 6 January 2002 ; the Metropolian Museum of Art, New York, 14 February - 12 May 2002 ; the Saint Louis Art Museum, 15 June - 15 September 2002

By: Keith Christiansen,Judith Walker Mann,Orazio Gentileschi,Artemisia Gentileschi

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Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi [published to Accompany the Exhibition Held at the Museo Del Palazzo Di Venezia, Rome, 15 October - 6 January 2002 ; the Metropolian Museum of Art, New York, 14 February - 12 May 2002 ; the Saint Louis Art Museum, 15 June - 15 September 2002

By: Keith Christiansen,Judith Walker Mann,Orazio Gentileschi,Artemisia Gentileschi

This beautiful book presents the work of these two painters, exploring the artistic development of each, comparing their achievements and showing how both were influenced by their times and the milieus in which they worked.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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1588390063

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9781588390066

Technology Assessment

Protecting Structures and Improving Communications During Wild Land Fires

By: Robin M. Nazzaro (au),Keith A. Rhodes (au)

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Technology Assessment

Protecting Structures and Improving Communications During Wild Land Fires

By: Robin M. Nazzaro (au),Keith A. Rhodes (au)

Since 1984, wildland fires have burned 850+ homes each year & the number of homes at risk is growing. The primary responsibility for ensuring that preventive steps are taken to protect homes lies with homeowners & state & local gov'ts., not the fed. gov't. The ability to communicate among all parties fighting a fire -- known as interoperability -- is essential, but is hampered because different public safety agencies operate on different radio frequencies or use incompatible communications equip. This report assesses: measures that can help protect structures from wildland fires, factors affecting use of protective measures, & the role technology plays in improving firefighting agencies' ability to communicate during wildland fires. Charts & tables.

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DIANE Publishing

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1422300560

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9781422300565

Graph Theory, 1736-1936

By: Norman Biggs,E. Keith Lloyd,Robin J. Wilson

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Graph Theory, 1736-1936

By: Norman Biggs,E. Keith Lloyd,Robin J. Wilson

First published in 1976, this book has been widely acclaimed as a major and enlivening contribution to the history of mathematics. The updated and corrected paperback contains extracts from the original writings of mathematicians who contributed to the foundations of graph theory. The author's commentary links each piece historically and frames the whole with explanations of the relevant mathematical terminology and notation.

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Oxford University Press

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0198539169

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9780198539162

Inferno

The Fiery Destruction of Hamburg, 1943

By: Keith Lowe

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Inferno

The Fiery Destruction of Hamburg, 1943

By: Keith Lowe

Lowe has written the definitive account of the bombing of Hamburg by U.S. and British forces during World War II, drawn from never-before-seen official documents in British, American, and German archives as well as eyewitness testimonies. 16-page b&w photo insert.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743269004

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9780743269001

The Motel in America

By: John A. Jakle,Keith A. Sculle,Jefferson S. Rogers

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The Motel in America

By: John A. Jakle,Keith A. Sculle,Jefferson S. Rogers

In the second volume of the acclaimed "Gas, Food, Lodging" trilogy, authors John Jakle, Keith Sculle, and Jefferson Rogers take an informative, entertaining, and comprehensive look at the history of the motel. From the introduction of roadside tent camps and motor cabins in the 1910s to the wonderfully kitschy motels of the 1950s that line older roads and today's comfortable but anonymous chains that lure drivers off the interstate, Americans and their cars have found places to stay on their travels. Motels were more than just places to sleep, however. They were the places where many Americans saw their first color television, used their first coffee maker, and walked on their first shag carpet. Illustrated with more than 230 photographs, postcards, maps, and drawings, The Motel in America details the development of the motel as a commercial enterprise, its imaginative architectural expressions, and its evolution within the place-product-packaging concept along America's highways. As an integral part of America's landscape and culture, the motel finally receives the in-depth attention it deserves.

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JHU Press

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0801869188

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9780801869181

Progress in Understanding Reading

Scientific Foundations and New Frontiers

By: Keith E. Stanovich

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Progress in Understanding Reading

Scientific Foundations and New Frontiers

By: Keith E. Stanovich

The last 25 years have seen tremendous advances in the study of psychological processes in reading. Our growing body of knowledge on the reading process and reading acquisition has applications to such important problems as the prevention of reading difficulties and the identification of effective instructional practices. This volume summarizes the gains that have been made in key areas of reading research and provides insights on current controversies and debates. The volume is divided into seven parts, with each part begininning with an introductory chapter presenting findings on the topic at hand, followed by one or more classic papers from the author's research program. Issues covered include phonological processes and context effects in reading, the "reading wars" and how they should be resolved, the meaning of the term "dyslexia," and the cognitive effects and benefits of reading. --From publisher's description.

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Guilford Press

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1572305657

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9781572305656

Space Science

By: L. K. Harra,Keith O. Mason

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Space Science

By: L. K. Harra,Keith O. Mason

Provides an introduction to space science.

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Imperial College Press

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1860943616

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By Their Own Young Hand

Deliberate Self-harm and Suicidal Ideas in Adolescents

By: Keith Hawton,Karen Rodham

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By Their Own Young Hand

Deliberate Self-harm and Suicidal Ideas in Adolescents

By: Keith Hawton,Karen Rodham

Self-harm in adolescents is an increasingly recognized problem, and there is growing awareness of the important role schools and health services can play in detecting and supporting those at risk. By Their Own Young Hand explores the findings of the first large-scale survey of deliberate self-harm and suicidal thinking in adolescents in the UK, and draws out the implications for prevention strategies and mental health promotion. Six thousand young people were asked about their experiences of self-harm, the coping methods they use, and their attitudes to the help and support available. The authors identify the risk and protective factors for self-harm, exploring why some adolescents with suicidal thoughts go on to harm themselves while others do not, what motivates some young people to seek help, and whether distressed teenagers feel they receive the support they need. By Their Own Young Hand offers practical advice on how schools can detect young people at risk, cope with the aftermath of self-harm or attempted suicide, and develop training programmes for teachers. It also examines the roles of self-help, telephone helplines, email counselling, and walk-in crisis centres. Packed with adolescents' own personal accounts and perspectives, this accessible overview will be essential reading for teachers, social workers and mental health professionals.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1846425298

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9781846425295

Groundwater Hydrology

By: David Keith Todd,Larry W. Mays

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Groundwater Hydrology

By: David Keith Todd,Larry W. Mays

A thorough, up-to-date guide to groundwater science and technology Our understanding of the occurrence and movement of water under the Earth's surface is constantly advancing, with new models, improved drilling equipment, new research, and refined techniques for managing this vital resource. Responding to these tremendous changes, David Todd and new coauthor Larry Mays equip readers with a thorough and up-to-date grounding in the science and technology of groundwater hydrology. Groundwater Hydrology, Third Edition offers a unified presentation of the field, treating fundamental principles, methods, and problems as a whole. With this new edition, you'll be able to stay current with recent developments in groundwater hydrology, learn modern modeling methods, and apply what you've learned to realistic situations. Highlights of the Third Edition * New example problems and case studies, as well as problem sets at the end of each chapter. * A special focus on modern groundwater modeling methods, including a new chapter on modeling (Chapter 9), which describes the U. S. Geological Survey MODFLOW model. * Over 300 new figures and photos. * Both SI and U.S. customary units in the example problems. * Expanded coverage of groundwater contamination by chemicals. * New references at the end of each chapter, which provide sources for research and graduate study. Student and instructor resources for this text are available on the book's website at www.wiley.com/college/todd.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471059374

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9780471059370

Gowen Field

By: Yancy Mailes,Gary Keith

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Gowen Field

By: Yancy Mailes,Gary Keith

Gowen Field, located south of Boise's air terminal, is home to Idaho's adjutant general, the state's Army and Air National Guard, and to U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps reserve units in the Boise area. Named in honor of Lt. Paul R. Gowen, a Caldwell native who died in an aircraft crash in 1938, Gowen Field was opened in the spring of 1941. Throughout World War II, the Army Air Forces used the field to train B-17 and B-24 aircrews for duty in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. Following World War II, the field was offered to the state of Idaho for use by the Air National Guard. Since that time, the Idaho Air Guard has operated numerous aircraft, including, but not limited to, the F-51, F-86, F-102, RF-4C, and the F-4G. Today the Idaho Air Guard operates the A-10 and C-130.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738548235

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9780738548234

Atlas of Pediatric Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy

By: George W. Holcomb,Keith Georgeson,Steven Rothenberg

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Atlas of Pediatric Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy

By: George W. Holcomb,Keith Georgeson,Steven Rothenberg

Abundantly illustrated, this unique resource offers you comprehensive and authoritative guidance from internationally known experts on the nuances of minimally invasive pediatric surgery. Step-by-step instructions coupled with 350 exquisite full-color illustrations and 200 line drawings help you perfect even the most difficult laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries. Complete coverage of almost all pediatric surgical conditions is provided through laparoscopic approaches, including gastrointestinal, intra-abdominal, and urologic procedures as well as robotic operations, and a variety of thoracoscopic procedures. Plus, a DVD of 34 video clips of key procedures, running three hours in length, demonstrates the newest techniques, such as laparoscopic fundoplication, laparoscopic excision of a choledochal cyst, thoracoscopic aortopexy, thoracoscopic right lower lobectomy for a CCAM, and the Nuss procedure, to help you hone your skills to accommodate pediatric patients and avoid pitfalls. Provides the very latest information on minimally invasive endoscopic/thoracoscopic approaches on children to broaden your surgical options and minimize recovery times and post-operative complications. Offers you a step-by-step approach to practice-proven techniques so you know exactly how to proceed and what to expect. Includes a three-hour long DVD, containing 34 video clips of key procedures performed by the physicians who pioneered them to help you master your own technique and avoid potential pitfalls. Presents 350 full-color endoscopic views with 200 corresponding line drawings that illuminate every concept and highlight important anatomical details, giving you superb visual guidance. Follows a consistent chapter organization that helps you find what you need fast.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1416033734

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9781416033738

Perspectives on Korean Music: Creating Korean music : tradition, innovation and the discourse of identity

By: Keith Howard

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Perspectives on Korean Music: Creating Korean music : tradition, innovation and the discourse of identity

By: Keith Howard

This volume asks what Koreans consider makes music Korean, and how meaning is ascribed to musical creation. Keith Howard explores specific aspects of creativity that are designed to appeal to a new audience that is increasingly westernized yet proud of its indigenous heritage--updates of tradition, compositions, and collaborative fusions. He charts the development of the Korean music scene over the last 25 years and interprets the debates, claims and statistics by incorporating the voices of musicians, composers, scholars and critics.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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0754657299

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9780754657293

The Hidden Nazi

The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil

By: Dean Reuter,Keith Chester,Colm Lowery

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The Hidden Nazi

The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil

By: Dean Reuter,Keith Chester,Colm Lowery

He’s the worst Nazi war criminal you’ve never heard of Sidekick to SS Chief Heinrich Himmler and supervisor of Nazi rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, General Hans Kammler was responsible for the construction of Hitler’s slave labor sites and concentration camps. He personally altered the design of Auschwitz to increase crowding, ensuring that epidemic diseases would complement the work of the gas chambers. Why has the world forgotten this monster? Kammler was declared dead after the war. But the aide who testified to Kammler’s supposed “suicide” never produced the general’s dog tags or any other proof of death. Dean Reuter, Colm Lowery, and Keith Chester have spent decades on the trail of the elusive Kammler, uncovering documents unseen since the 1940s and visiting the purported site of Kammler’s death, now in the Czech Republic. Their astonishing discovery: US government documents prove that Hans Kammler was in American custody for months after the war—well after his officially declared suicide. And what happened to him after that? Kammler was kept out of public view, never indicted or tried, but to what end? Did he cooperate with Nuremberg prosecutors investigating Nazi war crimes? Was he protected so the United States could benefit from his intimate knowledge of the Nazi rocket program and Germany’s secret weapons? The Hidden Nazi is true history more harrowing—and shocking—than the most thrilling fiction.

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Simon and Schuster

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1621578968

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