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Marina and Lee
by Joseph Finder Priscilla Johnson McmillanThe inside story of Lee Harvey Oswald's path to killing John. F. Kennedy. Reissued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, Marina and Lee is an indispensable account of one of America's most traumatic events, and a classic work of narrative history. In her meticulous, at times even moment by moment, account of Oswald's progress toward the assassination, Priscilla Johnson McMillan takes us inside Oswald's fevered mind and his manic marriage. When Marina, only a few weeks after giving birth to their second child, hears of Kennedy's death and discovers that Lee's rifle is missing from the garage where it was stored, she knows that her husband has killed the President. McMillan came to the story with a unique knowledge of the two main characters. In the 1950s she had worked for Kennedy and had known him well for a time. Later, working in Moscow as a journalist, she interviewed Lee Harvey Oswald during his attempt to defect to the Soviet Union. When she heard his name again on November 22, 1963, she said, "My God! I know that boy!" Marina and Lee was written with the complete and exclusive cooperation of Oswald's Russian-born wife, Marina Prusakova, whom McMillan debriefed for seven months in the immediate aftermath of the President's assassination and her husband's nationally televised execution at the hands of Jack Ruby.The truth is far more compelling, and unsettling, than the most imaginative conspiracy theory. Marina and Lee is a human drama that is outrageous, heartbreaking, tragic, fascinating. . . and real.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Marine Biologist (Cool Cutting Edge Careers)
by William David ThomasAre you interested in ocean plants and animals? Have you ever wondered how pollution affects the underwater world? Do you enjoy being in the water? Do you like hands-on research and technology? Then you might have a future as a marine biologist! Swim along with real-life marine biologists and learn what its like to study life in the sea.
Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive
by Karen Bush Gibson Lena ChandhokWhy is Earth called the Blue Planet? Because there's so much water on the surface that the planet looks blue from outer space!Marine biology is the study of the plant and animal life in salt water environments, from microscopic plankton to the largest animal on earth, the blue whale. In Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive readers ages 9 to 12 explore the careers of three women who work within the science of marine biology-Natalie Arnoldi, Ashanti Johnson, and Lauren Mullineaux.Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls' interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life scientists provide readers with role models that they can look toward for examples of success.Marine Biology uses engaging content, links to primary sources, and essential questions to whet kids' appetites for further exploration and study. This book explores the history of marine biology, the women who made key discoveries, and the multitude of varied careers in this exciting and important field. Marine Biology encourages both boys and girls to envision what lies beneath the miles of water that make up our planet.
Marine Combat Correspondent: World War II in the Pacific
by Samuel E. StaviskySamuel Stavisky recollects his memories from World War II. Interesting read for those interested in World War II details.
Marine Flyer In France — The Diary Of Captain Alfred A. Cunningham, November 1917 - January 1918
by Captain Alfred Austell CunninghamDuring November and December 1917, Captain Alfred A. Cunningham, the first Marine Corps aviator, travelling under orders from Major General Commandant George Barnett, toured the battlefronts and flying fields of France to observe Allied air operations and training.The diary, kept in tiny, neat handwriting in a small pocket notebook, begins on 3 November 1917 with Cunningham's sailing from New York on board the S. S. St. Paul. After a description of a rough winter passage through the North Atlantic U-boat zone, the entries record the confusion, inconveniences, and hardships of wartime London and Paris and contain repeated expressions of homesickness, along with sometimes acid comment on the French people and culture. His tour of British and French airfields culminated with his flying a number of the different aircraft then in service, even flying himself with French airmen on combat missions in December 1917.
Marine Raiders: The True Story of the Legendary WWII Battalions
by Carole Engle AvriettFORGOTTEN NO MORE. The American people revere their elite combat units, but one of these noble bands has been unjustifiably forgotten—until now. At the beginning of World War II, military planners set out to form the most ruthless, skilled, and effective force the world had ever seen. The U.S. Marines were already the world&’s greatest fighters, but leadership wanted a select group to conduct special operations at the highest level in the Pacific theater. And so the Marine Raiders were born. These young men, the cream of the crop, received matchless training in the arts of war. Marksmen, brawlers, and tacticians, the Marine Raiders could accomplish their objective before the enemy even knew they were there. These heroes and their exploits should be the stuff of legend. Yet even though one of their commanders was President Roosevelt&’s son, they have disappeared into the mists of history—the greatest warriors you&’ve never heard of. Carole Engle Avriett&’s thorough telling of the Marine Raider story includes: The personal narratives of four men who served as Marine Raiders Frontline accounts of the Raiders&’ most important engagements The explanation for their obscurity, despite their earlier fame The Marine Raiders were one of the greatest forces ever to take the field under the American flag. After reading this book, you&’ll know why.
Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills
by Charles HendersonThere have been many Marines. There have been many marksmen. But there has only been one Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. A legend in the Marines ranks, Hathcock stalked the Viet Cong behind enemy lines--on their own ground. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. His record is one of the finest in military history, with ninety-three confirmed kills. This is the story of a simple man who endured incredible dangers and hardships for his country and his Corps. These are the missions that have made Carlos Hathcock a legend in the brotherhood of Marines. They are exciting, powerful, chilling, and all true
Marine!: The Life of Chesty Puller
by Burke DavisThe gripping story of an extraordinary American hero, the most decorated man in US Marine Corps history, from a New York Times–bestselling author.&“We are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They can&’t get away from us now!&” —Lewis B. &“Chesty&” Puller, USMC In the glorious chronicles of the US Marine Corps, no name is more revered than that of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. &“Chesty&” Puller. The only fighting man to receive the Navy Cross five separate times—a military honor second only to the Congressional Medal of Honor—he was the epitome of a professional warrior. A son of the South, descendant of Robert E. Lee, and cousin to George S. Patton, Puller began his enlisted career during World War I and moved up through the ranks as he proved his battlefield mettle in Haiti and Nicaragua, with the Horse Marines in Peking, in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and in the nightmarish winter engagements of the Korean War. Fearless and seemingly indestructible, adored by the troops he championed yet forced into early retirement by a high command that resented his &“lowly&” beginnings and unwillingness to play politics, Puller remains one of most towering figures in American military history. Bestselling military biographer Burke Davis paints the definitive portrait of this extraordinary marine hero.
Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge
by Reverend Dr Malcolm Guite'The story of Coleridge's life does undoubtedly echo that of his poem; this is a book that provides rewarding rereadings of both' - The Sunday TimesA new biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, shaped and structured around the story he himself tells in his most famous poem, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. Though the 'Mariner' was written in 1797 when Coleridge was only twenty-five, it was an astonishingly prescient poem. As Coleridge himself came to realise much later, this tale - of a journey that starts in high hopes and good spirits, but leads to a profound encounter with human fallibility, darkness, alienation, loneliness and dread, before coming home to a renewal of faith and vocation - was to be the shape of his own life. In this rich new biography, academic, priest and poet Malcolm Guite draws out how with an uncanny clarity, image after image and event after event in the poem became emblems of what Coleridge was later to suffer and discover. Of course 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is more than just an individual's story: it is also a profound exploration of the human condition and, as Coleridge says in his gloss, our 'loneliness and fixedness'. But the poem also offers hope, release, and recovery; and Guite also draws out the continuing relevance of Coleridge's life and writing to our own time.'Forcefully and convincingly argued' - The Telegraph
Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge
by Reverend Dr Malcolm Guite'The story of Coleridge's life does undoubtedly echo that of his poem; this is a book that provides rewarding rereadings of both' - The Sunday TimesA new biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, shaped and structured around the story he himself tells in his most famous poem, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. Though the 'Mariner' was written in 1797 when Coleridge was only twenty-five, it was an astonishingly prescient poem. As Coleridge himself came to realise much later, this tale - of a journey that starts in high hopes and good spirits, but leads to a profound encounter with human fallibility, darkness, alienation, loneliness and dread, before coming home to a renewal of faith and vocation - was to be the shape of his own life. In this rich new biography, academic, priest and poet Malcolm Guite draws out how with an uncanny clarity, image after image and event after event in the poem became emblems of what Coleridge was later to suffer and discover. Of course 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is more than just an individual's story: it is also a profound exploration of the human condition and, as Coleridge says in his gloss, our 'loneliness and fixedness'. But the poem also offers hope, release, and recovery; and Guite also draws out the continuing relevance of Coleridge's life and writing to our own time.'Forcefully and convincingly argued' - The Telegraph
Marines Don't Cry: Delivering the Message at All Costs
by Danny Garcia Jackie C. GarciaThe minister and former Marine tells his story of miraculous transformation from growing up in Spanish Harlem to walking around the world for peace. Known to many as the Walking Man, Danny Garcia has taken more than 52,000,000 steps across six contents to spread God&’s message of love and peace. In this powerful memoir, he not only tells the story of his inspiring ministry, but also recounts his own personal journey of transformation, from darkness and sorrow to a life of light, joy, and freedom in Christ. Danny tells of growing up in Spanish Harlem before joining the Marines as a teenager. He went on to serve in law enforcement before being called to the ministry. With frank honesty, he discusses his conversion from a life wasted on drugs to one of devotion to knowing and serving God at all costs. Marines Don&’t Cry describes Danny&’s encounters with Pope John II, U.S. presidents, kings and queens, heads of states and global figures. It is an inspiring story of faith, the transformative power of God&’s love, and how Danny has made it his life&’s work to love his neighbor, to love himself, and to spread hope.
Marinheiro Simon: Como um gato, corajoso e vira-lata, se tornou um herói mundial
by Leandro Mabillot Jacky DonovanQuando Simon, um gatinho travesso, é levado clandestinamente a bordo do HMS Amethyst, sua vida simples pelas ruas de Hong Kong é transformada em uma aventura digna de heróis. Trazendo alegria e compaixão àqueles a bordo, Simon é o único gato a ter recebido a PDSA Dickin Medal, o maior prêmio animal por bravura em períodos de guerras. Baseado nos acontecimentos reais do "Incidente Yangtze", envolvendo o Amethyst, a narrativa peculiar, pelo ponto de vista de um gato, e ainda assim emocional, certamente tocará e entreterá todos que a leiam.
Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art, and Addiction
by Todd MarinovichOne of the most misunderstood professional athletes of his generation, America&’s &“Robo Quarterback&” finally sets the record straight, exposing his childhood trauma, battle with addiction, and path toward self-acceptance with brutal honesty and profound humility.For years, the national media has been left unchecked for its careless, incomplete, and often inaccurate portrayal of Todd Marinovich&’s meteoric rise to fame, cataclysmic collapse, and unsteady path to self-realization. Now, for the first time, Todd tells his story in his own words, and nothing is off limits. Marinovich dives into the making of America&’s first &“test-tube athlete,&” detailing Todd&’s upbringing under his father&’s unconventional care and his early entry into elite athletics along with its relentless spotlight. Readers will examine the inner workings of the mythical &“Robo Quarterback,&” but they will also meet an artist and free spirit who just happened to be one of the nation&’s best football players. Todd holds nothing back as he tells of his jaw-dropping exploits both on and off the football field, sharing how the merciless grip of addiction unraveled his life even as his success in football reached dream-worthy heights. As the profit machine of youth sports reaches a crescendo and a mental health epidemic rages, Todd&’s inspiring path to healing and purpose offers desperately needed hope. Marinovich is more than a soul-baring account of one man&’s life: it is a call to embrace one&’s truth, to defy external pressures, and to cultivate the resilience necessary to recover from inevitable setbacks. Ultimately, Todd&’s shocking life experience is hard-won proof that the most powerful force within each of us is love.
Mario Cuomo: Remembrances of a Remarkable Man
by William O'ShaughnessyA personal, behind-the-scenes look at a Democratic iconGovernor Mario Cuomo’s life and accomplishments are part of the public record, but in Mario Cuomo: Remembrances of a Remarkable Man, William O’Shaughnessy gives readers an exclusive and a deeply personal, behind-the-scenes look at the liberal Democratic icon. This poignant memoir, based on the author’s thirty-eight-year friendship with Governor Cuomo, portrays the spiritual journey of a man who played many roles: inspirational political leader, moral compass, spellbinding orator, gifted author, legal scholar, and loving father and grandfather. He was, in O’Shaughnessy’s words, one of the most articulate and graceful public men of the twentieth century.
Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods (American Made Music Series)
by Derek ManneringBlessed with one of the great tenor voices of all time, Mario Lanza (1921-1959) rose to spectacular heights in a film, recording, and concert career that spanned little more than a decade. Groomed at the outset for a career on the opera stage, Lanza instead flourished in Hollywood where his films, most notably The Great Caruso, broke box-office records the world over and influenced the careers of countless musicians. To this day, the Three Tenors cite him as an inspiration for their own careers on the classical stage. Lanza's recordings for RCA sold in the millions, and he remains the crossover artist supreme. But his tremendous success was derailed by his self-destructive lifestyle, and by age thirty-eight he was dead, with his extraordinary promise left unfulfilled. Newly revised and updated for its first U.S. edition, Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods is the definitive account of the remarkable life and times of one of the twentieth century's most beloved singing stars. This richly detailed work also contains a selection of rare photographs, several of which are drawn from Lanza's estate. With the support of Lanza's daughter, Ellisa Lanza Bregman, the tenor's colleagues, and his closest friend, Terry Robinson, Derek Mannering has chronicled a fascinating and unforgettable life. From the fabulous successes of the early MGM years through the disastrous walkouts and cancellations that sent Lanza's career into freefall, Mannering objectively and movingly reveals the story of a great star torn apart by his own troubled psyche and undisciplined lifestyle.
Mario Yepes (Superstars of Soccer SPANISH)
by Daniel GradyMario Yepes es un nombre conocido en el fútbol, tanto dentro de Colombia como afuera. El capitán actual de la Selección Nacional ha tenido una destacada trayectoria en poderosos equipos latinoamericanos como europeos. Jugó y deslumbró la hinchada del River Plate de Argentina, y escaló hasta ser el jugador mejor pagado de Francia. Es conocido como El Rey por su excepcional habilidad defensiva y dominio del balón en el juego. Tanto carismático como humilde, Yepes ha tenido varias victorias y otras tantas caídas. Ahora juega por Milán, uno de los mejores equipos del mundo.
Mario Yepes (Superstars of Soccer)
by Daniel GradyMario Yepes es un nombre conocido en el fútbol, tanto dentro de Colombia como afuera. El capitán actual de la Selección Nacional ha tenido una destacada trayectoria en poderosos equipos latinoamericanos como europeos. Jugó y deslumbró la hinchada del River Plate de Argentina, y escaló hasta ser el jugador mejor pagado de Francia. Es conocido como El Rey por su excepcional habilidad defensiva y dominio del balón en el juego. Tanto carismático como humilde, Yepes ha tenido varias victorias y otras tantas caídas. Ahora juega por Milán, uno de los mejores equipos del mundo.
Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet
by Elizabeth RuschThe true story of how a scientist saved the planet from environmental disaster.Mexican American Mario Molina is a modern-day hero who helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s. Growing up in Mexico City, Mario was a curious boy who studied hidden worlds through a microscope. As a young man in California, he discovered that CFCs, used in millions of refrigerators and spray cans, were tearing a hole in the earth's protective ozone layer. Mario knew the world had to be warned--and quickly. Today Mario is a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in the fight against global warming.
Mario y el agujero en el cielo: Cómo un químico salvó nuestro planeta
by Elizabeth RuschUna historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente.Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un microscopio. De joven, ya viviendo en California, descubrió que el clorofluorocarbono, o CFC, que se usa en millones de refrigeradores y aerosoles, estaba haciendo un agujero en la capa de ozono que protege la Tierra. Mario tuvo que alertar al mundo... ¡y rápido! Mario fue galardonado con el premio Nobel y con la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad. Su inspiradora historia es una esperanza en la lucha contra el calentamiento global.
Marion Butler and American Populism
by James L. HuntExploring the life and leadership of Populist Marion Butler (1863-1938), James Hunt offers new insight into the challenges of American reform politics. The son of North Carolina farmers and a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Butler displayed an early proclivity for agrarian reform. By age twenty-eight he led the Farmers' Alliance of North Carolina; two years later he was elected president of the national Alliance. Butler served in the U.S. Senate as a Populist from 1895 to 1901 and was chairman of the national Populist Party during the critical presidential elections of 1896 and 1900. In 1896 he helped engineer the remarkable collaboration in which Populist Tom Watson ran for vice president alongside Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan.Departing from earlier portrayals of Butler as a political opportunist, Hunt shows him to be a genuine reformer who upheld Populist tenets in the face of enormous opposition from Democrats, Republicans, and even members of his own party. A dynamic individual with enormous capacity to mobilize and motivate, Butler sought throughout his career to convert his reform ideals, through politics, into law. His long and, ultimately, losing efforts illuminate the limitations of Populism as an ideology and as a political movement.
Marion Jones
by Bill GutmanRace for the record! At the Sydney Games, Marion Jones strove to become the first person ever to win five gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics, making headlines for simply believeing she could do it. Driven to succeed at a very early age, Marion won multiple titiles at the Junior National Championships and set a junior record in the 200 meters. A multisport athlete, she helped lead the University of North Carolina women's basketball team to a national championship during her freshman year and also competed in track and field, until an injury forced her to reevaluate her priorities. Refocused on her track career, Marion quickly became the woman to beat, racking up an impressive thirty-five wims of the thiry-six events she entred in 1998. And after another injury sidelined her hopes of winning four gold medal at the 1999 World Championships, marion fought back in the 2000 season and is once again dominating the field. Get the full story of this amazing runner's race for the record, from her childhood dreams of gold medals to her tough choice between two sports and her determined drive to become the fastest woman in the world.
Mariposa: De refugiada a nadadora olímpica. Mi historia de superación y esperanza
by Yusra MardiniLa increíble e inspiradora historia de una joven extraordinaria. «Yusra, no podríamos estar más orgullosos de tu valor, tu resistencia y el gran ejemplo que das.»Barack Obama En verano de 2015, Yusra, de diecisiete años, y su hermana mayor Sara huyeron de su casa en Siria arrasada por las bombas. Desde Damasco emprendieron un peligroso viaje hacia la costa de Turquía, donde consiguieron subir a un pequeño bote con otras veinte personas dispuestas a todo para llegar a Europa. Llevaban treinta minutos de travesía cuando el motor se detuvo y estuvieron a punto de volcar. En ese momento, Yusra, Sara y otras dos personas se tiraron al mar para aligerar la carga. Yusra y Sara eran las únicas que sabían nadar y durante más de tres horas fueron las que guiaron la barca hasta las costas de Lesbos, salvando la vida del resto de los pasajeros. En aquel momento nadie podía imaginar que un año después, Yusra Mardini competiría como nadadora en los Juegos Olímpicos de Río. Reseñas:«La clase de historia de la que todos los habitantes de la Tierra pueden sacar fuerza.»The Guardian «La heroína de los refugiados.»La Vanguardia «Conmovedora, repleta de acción... Una historia de resistencia apasionante y emocionante a la vez.»Kirkus Reviews «Es imposible no dejarse conquistar por Yusra, la chica que una vez luchó por su vida en el mar y ahora lo hace por la dignidad y el bienestar de los innumerables refugiados a los que la guerra ha puesto la vida del revés.»Khaled Hosseini, autor de Cometas en el cielo y Mil soles espléndidos «Una gran historia de supervivencia, que inspira y da esperanza.»Booklist
Mariquita Sánchez
by María Sáenz QuesadaNinguna mujer argentina se le equiparo en todo el andar de la pasada centuria (...), porque Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson y Mendeville estuvo en el centro mismo de su época, escribió Manuel Mujica Lainez. El centro mismo de la época surge de mera generosa y distintiva en este libro apasionante y , además, la vida publica y privada de Mariquita Sánchez, su privilegiada protagonista, quien supo describir como nadie los últimos años del Virreinato, los días previos a Mayo que contienen el secreto de la rebelión. Maria Sáenz Quesada no se limita a ofrecer solo un relato biográfico de esta mujer apasionada, sino que le da vida a la historia de nuestro país en sus primeros años. Sobre la base de una documentación rigurosa y en gran parte inédita, la autora revela la intimidad del poder en las grandes familias porteñas, los hábitos e intrigas de los salones culturales y políticos, los cambios en la sensibilidad y el gusto introducidos por el Romanticismo, el conflicto entre lo universal y lo criollo, y, especialmente, el lugar de la mujer en la historia del país. Gracias al estilo y al ritmo de quien narra, Mariquita Sánchez, vida política y sentimental permite que el lector conozca los grandes acontecimientos y las pequeñas vicisitudes del pasado como si estuviera leyendo una novela.
Mariquita Sánchez: Vida política y sentimental
by María Sáenz QuesadaSu vida pública y privada. Maria Sáenz Quesada no se limita a ofrecersolo un relato biográfico de esta mujer apasionada, sino que le da vidaa la historia de nuestro país en sus primeros años. Ninguna mujer argentina se le equiparó en todo el andar de la pasadacenturia (...), porque Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson y Mendeville estuvoen el centro mismo de su época, escribió Manuel Mujica Lainez. El centromismo de la época surge de mera generosa y distintiva en este libroapasionante y, además, la vida pública y privada de Mariquita Sánchez,su privilegiada protagonista, quien supo describir como nadie losúltimos años del Virreinato, los días previos a Mayo que contienen elsecreto de la rebelión.Sobre la base de una documentación rigurosa y en gran parte inédita, laautora revela la intimidad del poder en las grandes familias porteñas,los hábitos e intrigas de los salones culturales y políticos, loscambios en la sensibilidad y el gusto introducidos por el Romanticismo,el conflicto entre lo universal y lo criollo, y, especialmente, el lugarde la mujer en la historia del país. Gracias al estilo y al ritmo dequien narra, «Mariquita Sánchez, vida política y sentimental» permiteque el lector conozca los grandes acontecimientos y las pequeñasvicisitudes del pasado como si estuviera leyendo una novela.
Mariquita: A Tragedy of Guam
by Chris Perez HowardAuthor Chris Perez Howard tells of his mother's struggles during World War II, and how the conflict between Japan and the US affected Guam. Since returning to Guam after twenty-seven years and discovering his Chamorro identiy, Chris Perez Howard has been advocating the rights of his people as an indigenous and colonized people. A founding member and Chairman of the Organization of People for Indigenous Rights, OPI-R, he has participated in numerous forums on Chamorro issues and has presented testimony at the United Nations and the U.S. Congress. It all began while researching and writing 'Mariquita.'