Little Man, and the Dixon County War by Stan R. Mitchell (393 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

A rare rise to fame -- completely unintended. And then an impossible mission to rescue a woman that no one else has the nerve to save. Not even the territory's experienced, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal. Paul Zachary is outsized and too young to be taken serious, but he's been hardened by years of war and he's practiced (more than most) on his gun skills. Zachary has a strong belief in right and wrong. And he's about to ride into hell to rescue his dead friend's wife.

Genre: History

Nuclear Fallout: America's Strategies for Survival and Recovery by Jorden Beacon Price verified one hour ago

This is a comprehensive guide that addresses the critical issue of nuclear fallout and its impact on the United States. The book aims to raise awareness about the potential consequences of a nuclear disaster and the importance of being prepared. The book divides into the historical context of nuclear weapons, the science behind nuclear fallout, and the various scenarios that could lead to a nuclear catastrophe. It captures the reader's interest by providing a detailed understanding of the threats posed by nuclear fallout and the need for effective emergency response plans. "Nuclear Fallout" instills a desire in the reader to take proactive steps towards ensuring the safety and well-being of themselves, their families, and their communities in the event of a nuclear disaster. The book offers practical strategies and recommendations for survival and recovery, empowering the reader to feel more in control and prepared. The book provides a comprehensive action plan that guides the reader ...

Genre: History

History of Holland by George Edmundson (42 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History

Diary of a Mormon Marine in Vietnam: by Alma L. Day by Alma Day (18 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Experiences of Alma Day, a Mormon during the Vietnam War 1966 to 1968 who shares his perspective of warfare while actively staying true to his religious convictions and while serving with war-hardened Marines where violence and vice surrounded all. Alma miraculously survives a close-range grenade attack and, after recovering, heroically chose to return to Vietnam when given the option to stay in the United States to finish his service. When he returned to Vietnam, he was assigned to serve with the "Fighting Fifth", First Battalion, Fifth Marines, the most highly decorated regiment in the Marine Corps and documents how he survived, on the prayers of his family back home, the Battle of Hue, one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War. Alma also shares the experiences of a few other Marines who did not make it back to have their honorable service properly documented. The realities of war are thoroughly, yet delicately described to give the reader a sense of ...

Genre: History

Semiconductor Horizons: A Journey Through Innovation by Aaron Kovner (2 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Dive into the captivating world of semiconductor history with our meticulously crafted book that chronicles the evolution of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. From the serendipitous discovery of the transistor to the era-defining rise of microelectronics and beyond, our comprehensive exploration takes readers on a journey through key milestones, innovations, and the remarkable individuals who shaped the semiconductor landscape. Uncover the origins of Moore's Law and its impact on the rapid growth of computing power, while delving into the challenges and innovations that have sustained its momentum. Explore the intricate realm of nanoelectronics, quantum computing, and bioelectronics, revealing the exciting future possibilities of semiconductor technology. As we traverse through the chapters, you'll witness how semiconductors have revolutionized industries, from telecommunications to healthcare, and bridged the digital divide, fostering global connectivity. ...

Genre: History

Harriet Tubman: The Rest of Her Story: Life After the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and Emancipation (Women In History Series Book 5) by Paula C. Henderson (12 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Includes more than 70 pictures! What happened to Harriet Tubman after the Underground Railroad years and after the Civil War had ended? After Emancipation? She lived another 48 years.

Genre: History

Stamping American Memory: Collectors, Citizens, and the Post (Digital Humanities) by Sheila Brennan (9 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Winner of the University of Michigan Press / Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC) Prize for Notable Work in the Digital Humanities In the age of digital communications, it can be difficult to imagine a time when the meaning and imagery of stamps was politically volatile. While millions of Americans collected stamps from the 1880s to the 1940s, Stamping American Memory is the first scholarly examination of stamp collecting culture and how stamps enabled citizens to engage their federal government in conversations about national life in early-twentieth-century America. By examining the civic conversations that emerged around stamp subjects and imagery, this work brings to light the role that these underexamined historical artifacts have played in carrying political messages. Sheila A. Brennan crafts a fresh synthesis that explores how the US postal service shaped Americans' concepts of national belonging, citizenship, and race through its ...

Genre: History

Blitzkrieg Pacific: Book 1 of the Pacific Alternate Series by Max Lamirande (Obsidian Press) (299 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

The year is 1942. The world is at war. Almost every major nation has declared for the Allies or the Axis. Europe is occupied by the Third Reich, and the British Islands have been invaded and conquered by the Germans. Metropolitan France has fallen, along with its North African colonies. Spain and Turkey have joined the Axis. The Middle East is Axis. The USA and Soviet Russia are also at war with the Third Reich. Only one major power is still on the sideline. Imperial Japan, already busy in its war of conquest in China, dawns to the idea of conquering the Pacific and Southeast Asia, following German successes in Europe and the subsequent weakening of the resource-rich Franco-British and Dutch colonies. The United States, following Japan's occupation of the French colony of French Indo-China in 1940, froze all of Tokyo's assets, stopped scrap metals deliveries, and is just about to stop delivering oil to the hungry Japanese military machine. A move certain to trigger a reaction from ...

Genre: History

Early Film Culture in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Republican China: Kaleidoscopic Histories by Emilie Yueh-yu Yeh (2 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This volume features new work on cinema in early twentieth-century Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Republican China. Looking beyond relatively well-studied cities like Shanghai, these essays foreground cinema's relationship with imperialism and colonialism and emphasize the rapid development of cinema as a sociocultural institution. These essays examine where films were screened; how cinema-going as a social activity adapted from and integrated with existing social norms and practices; the extent to which Cantonese opera and other regional performance traditions were models for the development of cinematic conventions; the role foreign films played in the development of cinema as an industry in the Republican era; and much more.

Genre: History