The exciting true story of a legendary leader and the men who fought by his side in World War II, told in his own words From the moment they hit the beaches in North Africa to their last desperate struggle at Anzio, Darby’s Rangers asked for only one thing in World War II—the chance to fight. Experts at amphibious landings, night attacks, and close combat, the Rangers were the spearhead advancing U.S. forces. And at their helm was William O. Darby, a forceful, charismatic man who inspired, and was inspired by, his troops. Against overwhelming odds in Tunisia, through the concentrated hell at Gela, on to the final kill at Messina and the Italian mainland, Darby and his Rangers led the way. Darby’s Rangers is an authentic war story, as vivid as the action itself. “Proud reading . . . of value to a new generation of military historians and ‘battle buffs.’”—Military Affairs Magazine
This detailed study of the career of Anthony Mann argues Mann's prominence and influence alongside contemporaries like John Ford. Mann (1906-1967), who was active in Hollywood and Europe, directed or produced more than 40 films, including The Fall of the Roman Empire and God's Little Acre. Best known for his work in the film noir and western genres and his films starring Jimmy Stewart, Mann later moved into Cold War and epic films. The book features a filmography and 49 photographs.
John Ford's early Westerns reflect an optimistic view of society and individual capacity; as his thematic vision evolved, he became more resigned to the limitations of humanity. His thematic evolution was evident in other films, but was best shown in his Westerns, with their stark depictions of the human condition. Ford's sound Westerns and his major silent films are compared in this work, revealing how his creative genius changed over time. A complete filmography of Ford's Westerns is also provided.
William Darby gives us a comprehensive and (mostly) sympathetic reading of over fifty novels and a few movies from the 1950s. He examines titles such as Mandingo, The Invisible Man, I the Jury, Catcher in the Rye, Battle Cry, The Caine Mutiny, The Revolt of Mamie Stover, The Manchurian Candidate, Hawaii, The Bramble Bush, Peyton Place, Ten North Frederick, A Stone for Danny Fisher, The Bad Seed, Not as a Stranger, The Blackboard Jungle, From Here to Eternity, and Compulsion.
Serving aboard the U.S.S. ELDORADO in San diego shortly before the Gulf War, Petty Officer Cheevers becomes involved in a shipboard scandal that ruins his career. He's been blamed for inticing his shipmate, Seaman John Trout, into hanging himself in the ship's brig. Only Cheevers knows the real story梩hat Seaman Trout experienced a past life vision of himself dying in a battle nearly two hundred years previously. Although Cheevers explains these details to the ship's captain in an investigation, still resulting in a demotion and his dismissal from the ship in disgrace, he withholds the key information that has shattered his perception of reality. Seaman Trout predicted Cheevers will die, too, in a trap set by fate that is impossible to escape. Cheevers learns that his life hangs in the balance of being able to circumvent destiny by proving his shipmate's prophesy wrong, and surviving the conflict that erupts in the Persian Gulf initiated by Saddam Hussein. AUTHOR BIO: Paul William Darby's passion for writing novels began while he served in the Navy. He later became a staff member with news services in Europe. His novels evolved from his many personal experiences he discovered were necessary before he acquired the voice by which to speak.
This is Darby?s own story of those climactic days, as dictated, just a few months before his death, to his friend General William H. Baumer. Baumer has added background information about the war and on Darby?s life, plus a summary of the exploits of other Ranger units"--Jacket.
book description: Spanning a period from ancient Atlantis to the White House, Revenge of the Devil's Dragons takes in a panorama of events that have profoundly affected humanity. American Jay McGregor grows up knowing that his memory has been blocked, missing about six weeks of his youth. When he finally learns why, he is again in the company of the Andromedans, aliens who have been on Earth for millennia. Jay falls in love with the beautiful Andromedan woman, Melinda, as he relives history since the fall of Atlantis to the present day. He discovers the source of evil in the form of the devil's Dragons, reptilian invaders whose fury destroyed Earth's earliest civilizations. Bent on revenge for their defeat at Atlantis, the Dragons are headed toward Earth again. With the help of the Andromedans, Jay hopes to thwart another catastrophe. But the Sirians, a race of dominating humans who developed mankind out of a tribe of apes, resent Jay's powers he has gained from the Andromedans. Jay must first humble the Sirians before he can even begin the task of stopping the Dragons in their latest quest to bring ruin to our beautiful planet Earth. AUTHOR BIO: Paul William Darby's passion for writing novels began while he served in the Navy. He later became a staff member with news services in Europe. His several novel evolved from his many personal experiences he discovered were necessary before he acquired the voice by which to speak.
Baseball is a readily quantifiable sport, and baseball historians, journalists and front office personnel often use sabermetric statistics to rank the performance of a particular player or team. To many, these statistics can be intimidating and unwieldy, and the reliance on numerical data to explain a cherished pastime often meets with skepticism and confusion. For researchers and for serious fans, however, the truth is in the numbers, and statistical rankings offer an easy and accurate way to understand the game. Covering almost a decade and a half, this work scrutinizes statistics from both leagues and proves just how useful and straightforward numerical rankings can be. It examines pitching, offense, defense, and competition based on the information reflected in various stats. Many of these figures are explained, simplifying seemingly complex metrics while illuminating 14 years of baseball. Twelve appendices cover topics ranging from fielding averages, starting pitchers' won-loss records and leading closers' saves versus blown saves to total team offensive efficiency, and quarterly standings in divisional races.
The Trial of faith? (Gen 22) Letter on John 16 The Returned Remnant, Ezra The Remnant in Jerusalem, Nehemiah The Seal of God's Foundation (2 Tim. 2: 19) The Comfort of the Scriptures Revelation 22 Letter on Christ's Person Fragments Book Reviews Morsels from Family Records The Coming of the Lord in Rev. 2, 3 On the Assembly and Ministry Andrews' Faith and Scepticism The hidden Treasure and the costly Pearl The changeless Christ (Heb. 1: 13.) The True Vine "Glorify God in your body" (1 Cor. 6: 20) "This do in remembrance of Me " On Hymns - W. Kelly Burbidge's Love of Christ Power, Religion, and Commerce The Stone laid before Joshua Breaking Bread at Troas (Acts 20) Upon one Stone are seven eyes Thoughts on Simon Peter Recollections of J. G. Bellett The Sorrowing sisters of Bethany Letters on Singing The Cup in Gethsemane Farrar's Book of Daniel Proofs of the Resurrection The Lord's coming, not the saint's departing Scripture Sketches 13. Andrews' Brother 14. John Mark 15. "Religio Medici" 16. "The Cloke That I Left At Troas." 17. Caleb 18. Othniel 19. Ehud 20. Joseph of Nazareth 21. Shamgar 22 & 23. Deborah 24. Joash of Abiezer 25. Gideon 26. Simeon of the Temple Gospel Words Woman (Gen. 2) W. Kelly The Tempter (Gen. 3: 1) Eve Tempted (Gen. 3: 1-5) The Fall of Man (Gen. 3: 6) Naked (Gen. 3: 7) Where art thou? (Gen. 3: 8, 9) Convicted (Gen. 3: 12, 13) The Serpent and the Woman's Seed (Gen. 3: 14, 15) The Jewish Leper (Matt. 8, etc.) The Gentile Centurion (Matt. 8 etc.) Peter's Mother-in-law (Matt. 8 etc.) The Paralytic healed (Matt. 9 etc.) The Tempest and Unbelief rebuked (Matt. 8 etc.) The Demoniac delivered (Matt. 8 etc.) The Woman healed (Matt. 9 etc.) The daughter of Jairus raised (Matt. 9 etc.) The Early haul of fishes (Luke 5) Healing of the blind in the house (Matt. 9) The Water that was made wine (John 2) The Healing of the Nobleman's son (John 4.) The Sower (Matt. 13.) The Darnel of the Field (Matt. 13.) The Mustard seed (Matt. 13.) The Leaven (Matt. 13: 33)
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