Tails from the Great War throws a spot light on the experience of creatures great and small during the First World War, vividly telling their stories through the incredible archival images of the Mary Evans Picture Library. The enduring public interest in Michael Morpurgos tale of the war horse reveals an enthusiasm for the animal perspective on war, but what of the untold stories of the war dog, the trench rat or even the ships pig? Through unrivaled access to rarely seen illustrated wartime magazines, books and postcards, discover the sea lions who were trained to detect submarines, and witness the carcass of the 61ft mine-destroying wonder whale. Meet the dog that brought a sailor back from the brink of death, and inspired a Hollywood legend. See how depictions of animals were powerfully manipulated by the propaganda machine on both sides, and how the presence of animals could bring much needed and even lifesaving companionship and cheer amid the carnage of war. As the centenary of the Great War is commemorated all over the world, take a timely journey via the lens of Mary Evans wartime images, and marvel at the often overlooked but significant contribution and experience of animals at war. By turns astonishing, heart-warming and occasionally downright bizarre, Tails from the Great War champions the little-known story of the bison, the chameleon, the canary et al in wartime.
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“Lucinda Moore’s book Animals in the Great War is a comprehensive pictorial spotlight shining on the many ways a menagerie of animals, great and small, contributed their service and their lives to the cause of World War I. Using archival material from the Mary Evans Picture Library, Moore’s choice of images vividly tells their stories and gives the reader privileged access to the intimate relationships between humans and animals in dire and desperate conditions.” Journal of Animal EthicsVolume 10.1 (Spring 2020)
About the Author
Lucinda Moore is a picture researcher at the Mary Evans Picture Library in Blackheath, London, where she relishes exploring the archive and writing about the hidden treasure that she uncovers. A graduate of classical archaeology and ancient history from Oxford University, she has more than a decade of archival research experience. She lives in Kent with her husband and baby son.
A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska
Did you know that Alaska is home to the oldest archaeological site in the US?
If you’re ready to take a journey that will explore the history of Alaska’s Native heritage, then Alaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of Indigenous Peoples of Alaska is the trail for you to follow the cultures that have thrived for generations against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness.
Alaska Natives is not merely a collection of facts and dates—it’s a captivating narrative that explores the Alaska Native cultures and their journey into the modern era. Discover the pathways on the Bering Land Bridge, share in the contemporary celebrations that honor their heritage, and witness the continuity of traditions that are intertwined with tales of resilience, artistry, and their incredible connection with the land.
In the pages of this book, you’ll find a world where the past and present coexist. Explore the Aleutian Islands, where strong communities thrive against rugged landscapes, revealing how the land shapes tradition. The journey through the heritage of the Alaska Natives is a story where cultures have thrived against all odds.
Are you ready to dive in? Here’s some of what you’ll discover in the pages of this guide:
Learn where the early Alaskans came from and how they connected with Europe
Uncover how they survived in such harsh conditions
Learn how the land shaped traditions and lifestyles
Discover how the native tribes survived the Russian invasion
Explore where the Alaska Natives stood when the US gained control
The story of the changing face of baseball and the inner workings of its finest organization
After a hundred “cursed” years, the Boston Red Sox rose gloriously to baseball domination. Under the leadership of manager Terry Francona, an extraordinary team of wildly disparate personalities—from the inscrutable Manny Ramirez to the affable David “Big Papi” Ortiz—pulled off two improbable post-season comebacks to make it to the World Series twice in three years . . . and ultimately emerged victorious. In Red Sox Rule, Michael Holley, bestselling author of Patriot Reign, provides a fascinating, insightful, and surprising inside look at how it all happened.
With the exclusive cooperation of Terry Francona and stories from the clubhouse and the conference room, Holley reveals the private sessions and the dugout and front-office strategies that have made the Red Sox a budding dynasty, overtaking their archrivals, the powerful New York Yankees, as the American League’s elite team.
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“Enlightening. . . . An X-and-O guy’s dream . . . the best thing I’ve read on football in recent years. . . . Superb.” – Peter King, Sports Illustrated on Patriot Reign “… a look inside the Fenway Park bunker…extremely insighful into how being a manager of a major league team has evolved, and how Francona has become the embodiment of that evolution.” – Providence Journal “Illuminating… enjoyable reading.” – Boston Globe “An inside look at how Francona manages gfames and his ballclub… Fascinating.” – Kennebec Journal (Maine) “Engaging…Holley puts Francona s managing style in perspective through accounts of his hard-luck playing career, descriptions of cantankerous managers of the past, and analysis of how the game has evolved over the years. – Providence Journal-Bulletin
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Michael Holley, bestselling author of Patriot Reign, provides an inside look at how it all happened. With the exclusive cooperation of Terry Francona and stories from the clubhouse and the conference room, Holley reveals the private sessions and the dugout and front-office strategies that have made the Boston Red Sox a budding dynasty.
When Grady Little’s job prospects were dimming during game seven of the Red Sox–Yankees playoffs in 2003, Oakland A’s bench coach Terry Francona was puttering around his house, unaware of his fate. General manager Theo Epstein and owner John Henry sat in their Fenway box, praying that Little would pull Pedro Martinez. And fans throughout New England howled when Martinez remained in the game and the Sox lost the series. They wanted Little’s head, and they got it.
In Epstein and Henry’s search for a manager, they wanted someone from the new school, someone who could manage wealthy and/or sensitive players and rely not only on gut and instinct but also on the cold science of statistics. Francona, the son of a professional baseball player and a major leaguer himself until devastating knee injuries ended his career prematurely, was a dark horse candidate. After all, he’d been a mediocre manager while with the Phillies. But he had a great head for the game, and as the manager for the minor league Birmingham Barons, he had managed none other than Michael Jordan without a glitch.
After Francona’s job interview with Epstein, which included a written test and a game simulation, the Red Sox felt they’d found their man. And now, after two championships in four seasons, they have their proof.
With a team of disparate personalities, from the inscrutable Manny Ramirez to the affable David Ortiz, Francona and the Red Sox have overtaken their hated archnemesis, the New York Yankees, as the American League’s elite team.
Insightful, fascinating, and surprising, Red Sox Rule is the story of the changing face of baseball and the inner workings of its finest organization.
About the Author
MICHAEL HOLLEY is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Patriot Reign, Never Give Up (with Tedy Bruschi), and Red Sox Rule. He was a Boston Globe sportswriter for ten years, and he is the cohost of The Big Show on Boston sports radio station WEEI. Holley lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his wife and two sons.
I’m a Mom, a Grandmom, and a Veteran. Nothing scares me! That’s the saying on my favorite T Shirt. I’m enjoying life too much to let the little things slow me down. If you can’t tell from my Avatar, I live in Florida where I enjoy the sunshine and endure the hurricanes with good grace. Sometimes you have to take the bad with the good!
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Here is the story of the fateful marriage of the richest woman in Virginia and the man who could have been king. In telling their story, Chadwick explains not only their remarkable devotion to each other, but why the wealthiest couple in Virginia became revolutionaries who risked the loss of their vast estates and their very lives.
“One of George Washington’s secret weapons in his rise to power and immortality was the extraordinary woman he married. The story of the half-century-long married love affair of George and Martha Washington is truly inspiring.” —Willard Sterne Randall, author of George Washington, A Life
“Chadwick puts a more human face on Washington by creating a very detailed portrait of how he and the outgoing Martha lived: their food, their slaves and servants, their health, their furniture, their daily life together.”—USA Today
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Deft portrait of the Washington team, building a life together and, eventually, a new nation. — Kirkus, June 15, 2006
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“Chadwick puts a more human face on Washington by creating a very detailed portrait of how he and the outgoing Martha lived: their food, their slaves and servants, their health, their furniture, their daily life together.” -USA Today
A doting stepfather, an enraptured husband, George Washington formed with his wife, Martha, a remarkable union that gave birth to the Union as we know it today. The General & Mrs. Washington is the story of the wealthiest couple in Virginia, who risked their vast estates, their love and their lives to lead the revolution that gave birth to America.
“A love story between two iconic Americans: George and Martha Washington. This book reminds us that their partnership helped make us who we are today.” -Terry Golway, author of Washington’s General and Let Every Nation Know
“Enhances our understanding of the nation’s ‘first couple’ . . . A fine work of social history, providing keen insights into how people lived, worked and amused themselves.” -John Ferling, author of Setting the World Ablaze and A Leap in the Dark
“Chadwick’s brisk narrative comes as close as we are likely to get to an understanding of the Washington union.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Chadwick takes his readers through the story of a 40-year marriage, from the courtship of the heroic frontier colonel and the young widow, through the sudden death of George Washington and the last, painfully sad, years of Martha Washington’s life.” -Mary V. Thompson, research specialist, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
“Bruce Chadwick vividly brings to life a time of turmoil and hope in a book that should endure as a fine example of historical journalism.” -Willard Sterne Randall, author of George Washington: A Life
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A Captivating Guide to the Long History of Native Americans Including Stories of the Wounded Knee Massacre, Native American Tribes, Hiawatha and More (Indigenous People)
If you want to explore the shocking history of the Native Americans then keep reading…
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“History is written by the victors,” said the victor Winston Churchill. But does that compromise the truth of what really happened?
Propaganda has always played a crucial role in turning tides and swaying opinion, and in few places is that more pronounced than in the wholesale slaughter of the native peoples in both North and South America.
When some of the people of European descent could not get what they wanted from the Native Americans, they would demonize or dehumanize them so that the American people would clamor for government intervention. This is, for example, evident by analyzing Andrew Jackson’s speech to Congress on Indian removal where he would refer to the Native Americans as savages.
In this new captivating history book, you will discover the shocking and controversial history of the Native Americans.
Native American History: A Captivating Guide to the Long History of Native Americans Including Stories of the Wounded Knee Massacre, Native American Tribes, Hiawatha and More includes topics such as
Startlin Theories of the Arrival of the First Native Americans
The Current Understanding of Similar and Rival Tribes Based on Region
Arctic and Subarctic Tribes and Nations
Northeastern and Southeastern Peoples
Plains and Plateau Peoples
California and Northwest Coast
Hiawatha, Deganawida, and the Foundation for Democracies Today
Roanoke – The Lost Settlement
The Truth about Pocahontas
The Real First Thanksgiving – The Myth Versus Reality
The Native American Role in the War for Independence
Sacagawea – The Woman Behind the Legend
The Seminole Wars
Sitting Bull – Fighting Despite All Odds
Wounded Knee
The Unbreakable Code of the Code Talkers
And a Great Deal More You Don’t Want to Miss Out On!
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