Vigorous training, hazardous duty. These were the words that lured prospective volunteers to the First Special Service Force, and that promised, for those who measured up, the chance of getting into the war quickly. Unique during World War II, the First Special Service Force evolved as the amalgam of two Armies, Canadian and American, and the men who filled its ranks were among the hand-picked best

pWhether you are a first-year coach or a lifelong learner...brpp...this is the book for you.brppHone your craft with lessons from top coaches and professional players. Topics include Principles, Mindset, Motor Learning, Culture, and so much more.brppBased on the hit coaching podcast, this book is an essential guide to leaders in any sport.ppGet it now ppbrppemThe book really makes the research more

More than anything else--even more than the best birthday party ever--Becket Branch wants a dog for her tenth birthday. But her twin brother, Nicholas, has secretly been wishing for a cat. Lucky for Becket and Nicholas, their animal-loving parents have an animal-loving surprise for them they\'re going to the local shelter and adopting both a cat iand ia dogi. iIt should be the biggest BEAUTIFUL ALERT

In a large factory in Milan in the mid-70s, a few dozen workers organized themselves against both the management and the unions in an autonomous Workers\' Political Committee. Soon, this Red Guard consisted of hundreds of workers fighting against layoffs and relocation. The Committee did not stay shut up within the walls of the factory. It participated in numerous other struggles, such as strikes and

bAn exploration of how China\'s Belt and Road Initiative seeks to reshape international order and how it has catalyzed a new era of infrastructural geopoliticsb p Over the past decade China has put infrastructural and urban development at the heart of a strategy aimed at nothing less than the transformation of international order. The Belt and Road Initiative, which seeks to revitalize and reconnect

bThe remarkable story of a hidden New Deal program that tried to change America and end the Great Depression using folk music, laying the groundwork for the folk revival and having a lasting impact on American culture.b pIn 1934, the Great Depression had destroyed the US economy, leaving residents poverty-stricken. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged President Roosevelt to take radical action to help

Religion and Love in Dante The Theology of Romantic Love is a book written by Charles Williams that explores the relationship between religion and love in the works of Dante Alighieri. The book delves into the theological and philosophical aspects of romantic love as portrayed in Dante\'s Divine Comedy, particularly in the character of Beatrice, who is seen as a symbol of divine love. Williams examines

Through the simple straightforward questions in The Quiz, Jonathan Fletcher helps bring the person and mission of Jesus out of the mists of revelation, superstition, and sentimentality into the clear sunlight. The Quiz addresses not only the most fundamental aspects of who Jesus was in his earthly ministry, but also what difference it makes for us in the here and now-nearly 2,000 years later. Based

This wonderful work Estampes by Claude Debussy contains a score for the solo piano. It is a fine example of the composer\'s work and a fantastic addition to any classical musician\'s repertoire. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the

pThis omnibus brings together some old and some recent works by Jos Gommans on the warhorse and its impact on medieval and early modern state-formation in South Asia. These studies are based on Gommans\' observation that Indian empires always had to deal with a highly dynamic inner frontier between semi-arid wilderness and settled agriculture. Such inner frontiers could only be bridged by the ongoing

pABC Hip Hop Rhymes Rap Alphabet Kids Book is a unique and engaging way to introduce your children to the wonders of the alphabet. Through the magic of hip-hop and rhythm, this book offers an exciting learning experience that will captivate young minds.ppbrppResearch has shown that music and rhythm can enhance children\'s learning abilities. With creatively crafted rap rhymes and captivating verses,

biNew York Timesi bestselling author Janet Chapman welcomes her fans back to Spellbound Falls, where no one is immune to the magical powers of love... brbbrOriginally from the ancient mythical island of Atlantis, Nicholas has spent the last year deep in the mountains of Maine, serving as Director of Security for the Nova Mare and Inglenook resorts. Fully embracing his life in the twenty-first century,

pstrongOne of the most technically focused on-camera manuals on the market... Morris looks at the neuroscience behind human emotions and what the camera actually captures--from the mechanics of dialogue, voice, and physicality, to discovering your own form of naturalistic acting. -Backstage.comstrongppstrongemThe Science of On-Camera Actingemstrong is a fusion of art, science, and on-set experience

pIn the 2nd edition, this book conveys updated content and, in addition to classic project management, now also agile project management in a practical manner and serves as a toolbox for projects. ppTo this end, the most important terms and phases of project management are first explained in a standard-compliant manner. pThen this book deals with cross-project cross-sectional topics and project phase-specific

I always knew Howard Hughes was Bob Hope in makeup. I knew who Bob Hope was since the \'70s. I began gathering facts and proofs to prove beyond reasonable doubt that I knew what I was talking about I wrote this book because I was tired of telling my theory to just one or two people at a time. Howard Hughes was Bob Hope in makeup, and he told you so in his TV skits, in his movies, and in his books.

I originally hand wrote this book in the mid to late 90\'s but had never published it. It is a prequel to my book I AM HERE My Faith Journey as a Survivor published May 2022. The prequel spans my courtship, 9 year marriage that was emotionally abusive and my divorce after having two children. It was after the divorce that I survived a woman\'s worst nightmare. I was raped at gunpoint. My faith was

pbrppstrongThe year is 2060, springtime is missing and Britain hasn\'t seen snow for over twenty years...strongppbrppstrongUnbeknown to the creatures of the wild, Human \'Beings\' have been destroying their homes for centuries.strongppbrppstrongBut will they discover the truth in timestrongppbrppThis adventure story of friendship and bravery is set against the backdrop of the degrading landscapes of

bSometimes a song can save your life.b pLove of music unites the four members of the band Given hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music--and to one another--always brings them back together again. pMafuyu continues

bA box-set facsimile collection of three classic SNOOPY comic strip books - iSNOOPY, SNOOPY, COME HOME iand iSUNDAY\'S FUN DAY, CHARLIE BROWNi. With each book containing 128 pages, that\'s over 360 pages of classic Peanuts daily and Sunday newspaper comic strips to enjoy. Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books.b pThis boxed set collects the first three Snoopy-centric

pWhen the body of a young woman is found by the side of a quiet country road, police first suspect a hit and run.ppbrppstrongThen a darker side to the victim is uncovered - a dangerous addiction that led to her violent death.strongppbrppWith little sympathy from a local population, Detective Mark Turpin faces a daunting task to track down her killer.ppbrppWhen a second victim dies after a ferocious