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The Court and Camp of Buonaparte
by AnonProduced initially as an appendix to Sir Walter Scott’s Life of Napoleon Bonaparte as published in editions of Murray’s Family Library, this anonymous tome provides for an interesting collection of portraits of the inner circle of the Bonaparte family and the ministers, marshals and generals that supported Bonaparte’s reign.Clearly, from the date of publication and the title which uses the Corsican spelling of the Napoleon’s surname, it is written from and Anglo-centric viewpoint. Some caution should be used in the literal acceptance of all the facts that are alleged.A jaunty and interesting read.
The Court at War: FDR, His Justices, and the World They Made
by Cliff SloanThe inside story of how one president forever altered the most powerful legal institution in the country—with consequences that endure today By the summer of 1941, in the ninth year of his presidency, Franklin Roosevelt had molded his Court. He had appointed seven of the nine justices—the most by any president except George Washington—and handpicked the chief justice. But the wartime Roosevelt Court had two faces. One was bold and progressive, the other supine and abject, cowed by the charisma of the revered president. The Court at War explores this pivotal period. It provides a cast of unforgettable characters in the justices—from the mercurial, Vienna-born intellectual Felix Frankfurter to the Alabama populist Hugo Black; from the western prodigy William O. Douglas, FDR&’s initial pick to be his running mate in 1944, to Roosevelt&’s former attorney general and Nuremberg prosecutor Robert Jackson. The justices&’ shameless capitulation and unwillingness to cross their beloved president highlight the dangers of an unseemly closeness between Supreme Court justices and their political patrons. But the FDR Court&’s finest moments also provided a robust defense of individual rights, rights the current Court has put in jeopardy. Sloan&’s intimate portrait is a vivid, instructive tale for modern times.
The Court-Martial of Corporal Nutting: A Memoir of the Vietnam War
by Franklin Major General John R. NuttingJohn Nutting is nineteen years old in 1966. Raised in small-town Idaho, to a family that could trace its military roots back to the Revolutionary War, Nutting knows he's going to fight the war as a Marine. On the day of his high school graduation, he swears into the US Marine Corps and boards the plane to boot camp.All too soon he's in the jungle, a greenhorn member of "F" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Firing on an unseen enemy, burying friends killed by booby traps, and struggling with the notion that many people back home were totally opposed to the war, Nutting begins to wonder what are his odds of coming home? During a rescue mission gone wrong, a mortar round explodes beside his team, digging shrapnel deep into his leg. Aboard the surgical hospital ship, where he is sent to recover, he sees the indescribable injuries of Marines who had been captured and tortured by the North Vietnamese Army, and makes the decision to join the 3rd Marine Regimental Scout/Snipers at Camp Carroll. After the locals betray the scout/snipers assigned to help their village, resulting in the death of two of Nutting's buddies, Nutting finds an escape to sanity in marijuana. This begins his continuous recourse to the drug that lasts throughout his tour, done only in the bunker or when away on R&R-never in the field and never on duty. Despite his proven record, when he is caught in possession of marijuana, his arrest and the ensuing court martial changed his life and his reputation forever.
The Covenant of the Crown (Star Trek: The Original Series #4)
by Howard WeinsteinTHE SHADDAN CROWN IS THE KEY TO POWER -- AND THE KLINGONS HAVE THE ADVANTAGE! An Enterprise shuttle is forced to crash-land in a violent storm on the barren planet Sigma 1212. Spock, McCoy and Kailyn, the beautiful heir to the Shaddan throne, survive in the near disaster. Pursued by primitive hunters and a band of Klingon scouts, they must reach the mountain where the fabulous dynastic crown is hidden. With the help of Spock and McCoy, and her own fantastic mental powers, Kailyn must prove that she alone is the true heir to the throne. Should they fail, they will open the door for Klingon takeover of the whole quadrant -- and the galaxy's hope to live long and prosper will fall in the shadow of a cruel tyranny!
The Covenant: A Novel
by James A. Michener Steve BerryJames A. Michener's masterly chronicle of South Africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. From the Java-born Van Doorn family tree springs two great branches: one nurtures lush vineyards, the other settles the interior to become the first Trekboers and Afrikaners. The Nxumalos, inhabitants of a peaceful village unchanged for centuries, unite warrior tribes into the powerful Zulu nation. And the wealthy Saltwoods are missionaries and settlers who join the masses to influence the wars and politics that ravage a nation. Rivalries and passions spill across the land of The Covenant, a story of courage and heroism, love and loyalty, and cruelty and betrayal, as generations fight to forge a new world.
The Cover Up at Omaha Beach: Maisy Battery and the US Rangers
by Gary Sterne&“Simply breathtaking. It doesn&’t simply offer alternatives to the history of Pointe du Hoc, it blows them away . . . for fans of anything WWII [or] D-Day.&”—War History Online The Rangers mission was clear. They were to lead the assault on Omaha Beach and breakout inland. Simultaneously other Ranger units would scale the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc to destroy the &“huge&” gun battery there and thus protect the invasion fleet from being targeted. But was the Pointe du Hoc mission actually necessary? Why did the Allies plan and execute an attack on a gun battery which they knew in advance contained no field guns? And more importantly, why did they ignore the position at Maisy that did? Using personal interviews with the surviving Rangers who fought on the beach and at Pointe du Hoc, Gary Sterne has made a painstaking study of what the Allies actually knew in advance of D-day and about the Maisy Battery. Maps, orders and assault plans have been found in the UK, German and US archives, many of which were not released from the Top Secrecy Act for 60+ years. Radio communications have been found from the Rangers as they advanced inland towards Maisy and intelligence evaluations made by the RAF of bombing missions directed at the site have now been released. All these combine to make this one of the most up-to-date references on the subject. &“A gritty first hand-yard by yard account of what combat was like . . . will forever change the way you think about the battle for Omaha Beach and the importance of Pointe du Hoc.&”—The Armourer
The Cover-Up at Omaha Beach: D-Day, the US Rangers, and the Untold Story of Maisy Battery
by Gary Sterne<P>The Rangers' mission was clear. They were to lead the assault on Omaha Beach and break out inland. Simultaneously, other Ranger units would scale the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc to destroy the ostensibly huge gun battery there and thus protect the invasion fleet from being targeted. <P>But was the Pointe du Hoc mission actually necessary? Why did the Allies plan and execute an attack on a gun battery that they knew in advance contained no field guns? And more importantly, why did they ignore the position at Maisy that did? <P>Using personal interviews with the surviving Rangers who fought on the beach and at Pointe du Hoc, The Cover-Up at Omaha Beach presents exceptionally detailed new research that takes the reader into the middle of the action with the Rangers. <P>Gary Sterne has made a painstaking study of what the Allies actually knew in advance of D-Day, including what was known about Maisy Battery. <P>Maps, orders, and assault plans have been found in US, UK, and German archives, many of which have only been recently released after having been classified for more than sixty years. <P>Radio communications of the Rangers as they advanced inland have been found, and Royal Air Force intelligence evaluations of bombing missions directed at the site have now been released. <P>All these combine to make The Cover-Up at Omaha Beach one of the most up-to-date references on the subject. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Cowboy SEAL
by Laura Marie AltomThe Road To Redemption Navy SEAL Cooper Hansen hasn't been home in more than a decade. He has never forgiven himself for the accident that killed his mother, and as far as he knows, neither has his family. But when his brother's widow, Millie, needs his help to save the Hansen ranch, Cooper can't stay away any longer. Millie has always loved Cooper in some way-as a childhood friend, a high-school crush and then as a brother-in-law. Now that he's back in Brewer's Falls, she's discovering new, unexpected feelings for him. But if Cooper keeps holding on to the pain of the past, will he ever give their future together a fighting chance?
The Cowboy SEAL's Challenge: A Clean Romance
by Julianna MorrisWould you do the right thing…If it meant risking your heart?The Soaring Hawk Ranch holds few good memories for former Navy SEAL Jordan Maxwell, but when his estranged grandfather offers him a chance to claim a part of it, Jordan takes it. Jordan&’s homecoming is supposed to focus on restoring the ranch and adjusting to life out of the military. Yet finding sweet Paige Bannerman and her little girl next door is a distraction he can't and doesn&’t want to avoid.From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Big Sky Navy HeroesBook 1: The Cowboy SEAL's ChallengeBook 2: The SEAL's Christmas Dilemma
The Cowboy SEAL's Christmas Baby
by Laura Marie AltomHIS UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS SURPRISE... A baby's cry was the last thing former SEAL Gideon Snow expected to hear on an Arizona mountain trail. Nor was he prepared for the sight of the young mother suffering from memory loss. Gideon has plenty of reasons for avoiding people-and his painful past-but two fragile people now depend on him to survive. Can he just fall for the lovely Jane Doe? Jane doesn't deny the pull of the gruff-yet-sweet cowboy who saved her and her baby. He's more than a cowboy hero-Gideon's given them a chance at a new life and love. But Jane knows that any day, her memory might come back. And the woman Gideon is falling in love with might disappear forever...
The Cowboy SEAL's Triplets
by Tina LeonardHER HOMETOWN SEAL When Daisy Donovan roars into town on the back of John "Squint" Mathison's motorcycle, the people of Bridesmaids Creek start buzzing like bees in mating season! The former bad girl is finally home where she belongs, ready to win over her Texas town-and the hunky former SEAL who is the father of her soon-to-be baby boys. Although he just had the most passionate time of his life with the woman he adores, John's after a prize he thought couldn't be his. He never had a real home, growing up in a family who traveled from rodeo to rodeo. But now he's determined to show Daisy that he's ready to settle down and be the new favorite son of Bridesmaids Creek-by getting Daisy to the altar before their triplets are born!
The Cowboy and the Coach: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Love, Oregon #3)
by Anna GraceWinning the game…Of love! Cowboy and devoted dad Ash Wallace has no time for romantic entanglements. But when Violet Fareas arrives in Outcrop, Oregon, he&’s stunned by her beauty and confidence. As his son&’s new football coach, Violet is clearly out of bounds. And she&’s only in town for a season. So he should definitely not join her staff as a volunteer coach…or strategize with her on the porch swing…or fall head over heels in love!From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Love, OregonBook 1: A Rancher Worth RememberingBook 2: The Firefighter's RescueBook 3: The Cowboy and the CoachBook 4: Her Hometown ChristmasBook 5: Reunited with the Rancher
The Cowboy's Deadly Mission: A Western Romantic Suspense Novel (Midnight Pass, Texas #1)
by Addison FoxIn Midnight Pass, Texas, the law is this cop’s passion…and one rancher’s problem.Ten years after they broke up, the sparks—and the enmity—between sexy cowboy Tate Reynolds and Detective Belle Granger are just as hot as ever. When a body turns up on Tate’s family ranch, headstrong Belle catches the case and falls right back into her ex’s protective arms. This time, will a savage crime unite them…or shatter their love forever?
The Cowboy's Double Trouble (Brighton Valley Cowboys #3)
by Judy DuarteNanny To The Rescue! Braden Rayburn takes his responsibilities seriously. So how's he supposed to run his newly inherited ranch while being an interim father to his orphaned half siblings, who don't speak a word of English? Especially since the onetime pro rodeo rider knows absolutely nada about raising a family. Lucky for him, he just met the beautiful answer to his prayers. The high-energy boy and girl twins had Elena Ramirez at "hola." But being a nanny-even a temporary one-at Braden's Texas ranch wasn't on the bilingual Brighton Valley native's career path, even if her attraction to the kids' gorgeous guardian is mutual. Elena's big-city dreams don't include falling for a footloose cowboy. Or is the Rayburn rancher already the perfect family man?
The Cowra Breakout
by Mat McLachlanThe riveting story of the missing piece of Australia's World War II history, told by bestselling historian Mat McLachlan (Walking with the Anzacs, Gallipoli: The Battlefield Guide).During World War II, in the town of Cowra in central New South Wales, Japanese prisoners of war were held in a POW camp. By August 1944, over a thousand were interned and on the icy night of August 5th they staged one of the largest prison breakouts in history, launching the only land battle of World War II to be fought on Australian soil. Five Australian soldiers and more than 230 Japanese POWs would die during what became known as The Cowra Breakout.This compelling and fascinating book, written by one of Australia's leading battlefield historians, vividly traces the full story of the Breakout. It is a tale of proud warriors and misfit Australian soldiers. Of negligence and complacency, and of authorities too slow to recognise danger before it occurred - and too quick to cover it up when it was too late. But mostly it is a story about raw human emotions, and the extremes that people will go to when they feel all hope is lost.
The Crack Shot: or Young Rifleman's Complete Guide: Being a Treatise on the Use of the Rifle
by Edward C. BarberHunting and sport shooting is steeped in tradition with the concept of passing it on being one of the most important things a rifleman can learn besides gun safety. Written with a grace that often characterized nineteenth century books, The Crack Shot is not only a quaint snapshot of another time, but also an important text for any hunter who believes in passing down what has been learned. The Crack Shot cheerfully discusses a number of important topics on the rifle: * General principles of firing and the motion of projectiles * Various forms of rifles * Breech-loaders * Foreign rifles * How to hunt several types of game * And much more! With over 50 vintage black and white illustrations, this book will delight gun enthusiasts from all walks of life. Still timely despite being over 100 years in age The Crack Shot shows how timeless books on rifles truly are.
The Cradle Files
by Delores FossenMonths after Lexie Rayburn faked her own disappearance, someone injected her with a drug that robbed her of her memories, and kidnapped her newborn baby. Now, the only hope for locating her daughter rested on the too-broad shoulders of Garrett O'Malley — the one man she swore she'd never set eyes on again.But someone would stop at nothing to ensure Lexie never learned the truth about her baby's disappearance. Still, as the danger escalated, Lexie wondered which posed a greater risk: the killer on their trail or a reunion with her baby's father....
The Crash
by Kate FurnivallIf you were given the opportunity to disappear and start your life again, would you take it?Paris 1933. Four people's lives are dramatically torn apart by a single terrifying event. Two days before Christmas the express train to Strasbourg crashes into a local train in the winter darkness outside Paris. On board is Gilles Malroux, a man with a shady past and a strong reason to avoid the police. In the mayhem of the crash he is badly injured but to avoid capture by the police he swaps identity papers with one of the other victims of the impact. Gilles tries to flee in the dark but finds himself taken to the house of a woman he doesn't know but who calls him Davide. She nurses him. But is the bitter medicine in the spoon she puts to his lips healing him or harming him?Camille Malroux is Gilles' sister. She works for the French Civil Service and is trying to climb the ladder of respectability after a childhood in poverty. When she is informed by police that her brother is seriously injured in hospital, she rushes to his bedside, only to discover it is not Gilles. It is a heavily bandaged stranger. He is unconscious and has her brother's identity papers in his locker. Only by digging to discover the true identity of the bandaged man in the hospital bed can she hope to trace Gilles.But Gilles is sinking into further danger. He is drugged. A priest and a doctor hover over him, as if waiting for him to die, and constantly the woman who calls him Davide is at his side. What is it she wants from him? The Crash is thrilling historical fiction about identity, revenge and survival.
The Crash
by Kate FurnivallIf you were given the opportunity to disappear and start your life again, would you take it?Paris 1933. Four people's lives are dramatically torn apart by a single terrifying event. Two days before Christmas the express train to Strasbourg crashes into a local train in the winter darkness outside Paris. On board is Gilles Malroux, a man with a shady past and a strong reason to avoid the police. In the mayhem of the crash he is badly injured but to avoid capture by the police he swaps identity papers with one of the other victims of the impact. Gilles tries to flee in the dark but finds himself taken to the house of a woman he doesn't know but who calls him Davide. She nurses him. But is the bitter medicine in the spoon she puts to his lips healing him or harming him?Camille Malroux is Gilles' sister. She works for the French Civil Service and is trying to climb the ladder of respectability after a childhood in poverty. When she is informed by police that her brother is seriously injured in hospital, she rushes to his bedside, only to discover it is not Gilles. It is a heavily bandaged stranger. He is unconscious and has her brother's identity papers in his locker. Only by digging to discover the true identity of the bandaged man in the hospital bed can she hope to trace Gilles.But Gilles is sinking into further danger. He is drugged. A priest and a doctor hover over him, as if waiting for him to die, and constantly the woman who calls him Davide is at his side. What is it she wants from him? The Crash is thrilling historical fiction about identity, revenge and survival.
The Crash
by Kate FurnivallIf you were given the opportunity to disappear and start your life again, would you take it?Paris 1933. Four people's lives are dramatically torn apart by a single terrifying event. Two days before Christmas the express train to Strasbourg crashes into a local train in the winter darkness outside Paris. On board is Gilles Malroux, a man with a shady past and a strong reason to avoid the police. In the mayhem of the crash he is badly injured but to avoid capture by the police he swaps identity papers with one of the other victims of the impact. Gilles tries to flee in the dark but finds himself taken to the house of a woman he doesn't know but who calls him Davide. She nurses him. But is the bitter medicine in the spoon she puts to his lips healing him or harming him?Camille Malroux is Gilles' sister. She works for the French Civil Service and is trying to climb the ladder of respectability after a childhood in poverty. When she is informed by police that her brother is seriously injured in hospital, she rushes to his bedside, only to discover it is not Gilles. It is a heavily bandaged stranger. He is unconscious and has her brother's identity papers in his locker. Only by digging to discover the true identity of the bandaged man in the hospital bed can she hope to trace Gilles.But Gilles is sinking into further danger. He is drugged. A priest and a doctor hover over him, as if waiting for him to die, and constantly the woman who calls him Davide is at his side. What is it she wants from him? The Crash is thrilling historical fiction about identity, revenge and survival.
The Crash of Flight 3804: A Lost Spy, a Daughter’s Quest, and the Deadly Politics of the Great Game for Oil
by Charlotte Dennett&“Charlotte Dennett has written an excellent book summarizing the geopolitics of the Middle East historically through to current events. . . . This is an amazing piece of historical writing. . . . Students, foreign affairs &‘experts&’ and officials should have this work as required reading.&”—Jim Miles, Palestine Chronicle&“[Dennett is] an expert in resource-based politics.&”—TimeUnraveling the mystery of a master spy&’s death by following pipelines and mapping wars in the Middle East.In 1947, Daniel Dennett, America&’s sole master spy in the Middle East, was dispatched to Saudi Arabia to study the route of the proposed Trans-Arabian Pipeline. It would be his last assignment. A plane carrying him to Ethiopia went down, killing everyone on board. Today, Dennett is recognized by the CIA as a &“Fallen Star&” and an important figure in US intelligence history. Yet the true cause of his death remains clouded in secrecy.In Follow the Pipelines, investigative journalist Charlotte Dennett digs into her father&’s postwar counterintelligence work, which pitted him against America&’s wartime allies—the British, French, and Russians—in a covert battle for geopolitical and economic influence in the Middle East. Through stories and maps, she reveals how feverish competition among superpower intelligence networks, military, and Big Oil interests have fueled indiscriminate attacks, misguided foreign policy, and targeted killings that continue to this day.The book delivers an irrefutable indictment of these devastating forces and demonstrates how the brutal violence they incite has shaped the Middle East and birthed an era of endless conflict.Follow the Pipelines also brings new questions to the fore:To what lengths has the United States negotiated with the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and ISIS to secure Big Oil&’s holdings in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen?Was the Pentagon&’s goal of defeating ISIS a fraudulent pretext for America&’s occupation of Syrian eastern provinces and a land grab for oil?Did the infamous double agent Kim Philby, who worked for the British while secretly spying for the Russians, have anything to do with Dennett&’s death?Why have the US and China made North Africa the next major battleground in the Great Game for Oil?Part personal pilgrimage, part deft critique, Dennett&’s insightful reportage examines what happens to international relations when oil wealth hangs in the balance, and she shines a glaring light on what so many have actually been dying for.
The Creek War of 1813 and 1814
by Henry S. Halbert T. H. BallImmerse yourself in the dramatic and pivotal events of early American history with Henry S. Halbert and T. H. Ball's The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. This meticulously researched account offers a comprehensive and detailed examination of the Creek War, a crucial conflict that reshaped the southeastern United States and significantly impacted the future of Native American and American relations.Halbert and Ball, both esteemed historians, provide an in-depth narrative of the causes, battles, and aftermath of the Creek War, highlighting the key figures and strategic maneuvers that defined this tumultuous period. Through their scholarly yet engaging prose, readers gain a vivid understanding of the complexities and stakes involved in the struggle between the Creek Confederacy and the United States.The book delves into the socio-political landscape of the early 19th century, exploring the internal divisions within the Creek Nation and the external pressures from American expansionism. It chronicles significant events such as the Battle of Burnt Corn, the Fort Mims massacre, and the decisive Battle of Horseshoe Bend, where future President Andrew Jackson emerged as a prominent military leader.The Creek War of 1813 and 1814 is not just a recounting of military engagements; it also provides valuable insights into the cultural and personal dimensions of the conflict. Halbert and Ball’s thorough research and balanced perspectives shed light on the experiences and motivations of both the Creek people and American settlers, offering a nuanced view of this historical epoch.This book is an essential read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the Native American history and early American warfare. Halbert and Ball's work stands as a definitive account of the Creek War, providing readers with a deeper appreciation of the war's significance and its lasting legacy on American history.
The Cretan Runner
by Patrick Leigh Fermor George PsychoundakisGeorge Psychoundakis was a twenty-one-year-old shepherd from the village of Asi Gonia when the battle of Crete began: "It was in May 1941 that, all of a sudden, high in the sky, we heard the drone of many aeroplanes growing steadily closer." The German parachutists soon outnumbered the British troops who were forced first to retreat, then to evacuate, before Crete fell to the Germans. So began the Cretan Resistance and the young shepherd's career as a wartime runner. In this unique account of the Resistance, Psychoundakis records the daily life of his fellow Cretans, his treacherous journeys on foot from the eastern White Mountains to the western slopes of Mount Ida to transmit messages and transport goods, and his enduring friendships with British officers (like his eventual translator Patrick Leigh Fermor) whose missions he helped to carry out with unflagging courage, energy, and good humor.Includes thirty-two black-and-white photographs and a map.
The Crew: A perfectly heart-warming, moving and uplifting wartime drama that will capture your heart
by Margaret MayhewPerfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Donna Douglas, a saga full of the heart-wrenching emotion and drama of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.READERS ARE LOVING THE CREW! "I could not put the book down" - 5 STARS"Loved this book" - 5 STARS"Excellent! Highly recommended! Wonderful WWII story. Great character development." - 5 STARS"This book really has you never wanting to put it down until the end." - 5 STARS***********************************THE HEROIC STORY OF SEVEN MEN...AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVED THEM.A crew of seven men in one Lancaster bomber: one American, one Scot, one foppish aristocrat, one Aussie, one aged London cockney, one semi blind mid-upper gunner and one seventeen year old who has lied to get into the air force. Initially they fail to get on or work together - almost crashing on their first landing. Yet, as they begin their first real gut-dropping bombing raids over Germany and despite their mixed backgrounds, they begin to develop as a real crew, depending on each other. Off the airfield, the women who love them pray every night for their safe return. A wonderful emotive, gripping, heart-wrenching novel of men, and women, at their best.
The Crime of Aggression, Humanity, and the Soldier
by Tom DannenbaumThe international criminality of waging illegal war, alongside only a few of the gravest human wrongs, is rooted not in its violation of sovereignty, but in the large-scale killing war entails. Yet when soldiers refuse to kill in illegal wars, nothing shields them from criminal sanction for that refusal. This seeming paradox in law demands explanation. <P><P>Just as soldiers have no right not to kill in criminal wars, the death and suffering inflicted on them when they fight against aggression has been excluded repeatedly from the calculation of post-war reparations, whether monetary or symbolic. This, too, is jarring in an era of international law infused with human rights principles. Tom Dannenbaum explores these ambiguities and paradoxes, and argues for institutional reforms through which the law would better respect the rights and responsibilities of soldiers.<P> Sheds light on the relationship between international law and individual soldiers in war.<P> Clarifies the criminality of aggression.<P> Offers new insights on the legal posture vis-à-vis war veterans wrestling with the psychological aftermath of war.<P> Explores the moral issues around killing in war and their links to international law.