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Churchill : The Unexpected Hero
Paul Addison
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Ethnic & National, Irish, Historical, British, Leaders & Notable People, Political, Presidents & Heads of State, U.K. Prime Ministers, People, A-Z, ( C ), Churchill, Winston, Education & Reference, History, Europe, England, Modern (16th-21st Centuries), 20th Century, Reference
Rating: 4.3 – {10 Reviews}
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uring the Second World War, Winston Churchill won two resounding victories. The first was a victory over Nazi Germany, the second a victory over the legion of sceptics who had derided his judgement, denied his claims to greatness, and excluded him from high office on the grounds that he was sure to be a danger to King and Country. In this incisive biography, Paul Addison examines both the life of the most iconic figure in twentieth-century British history, and also the battle over
his reputation, which continues to this day. – ;During the Second World War, Winston Churchill won two resounding victories. The first was a victory over Nazi Germany, the second a victory over the legion of sceptics who had derided his judgement, denied his claims to greatness, and excluded him from high office on the grounds that he was sure to be a danger to King and Country.
Churchill was the only British politician of the twentieth century to become an enduring national hero. The curious thing is that it happened at the age of 65, at a time when he was considered to be a spent force, with a track-record of disastrous decisions. All but the most hostile of his adversaries conceded that he possessed great abilities, remarkable eloquence, and a streak of genius. But it was almost universally agreed that he was a shameless egotist, an opportunist without principles or
convictions, an unreliable colleague, an erratic policy-maker who lacked judgement, and a reckless amateur strategist with a dangerous passion for war and bloodshed. At one time or another in his career, he had offended every party and faction in the land, yet despite this he became the embodiment
of national unity, an uncrowned king who threatened to eclipse the monarchy.
In this incisive new biography, Paul Addison tells the story of Churchill’s life in parallel with the history of his reputation. He seeks to explain why Churchill was transformed into a national hero, and why his heroic status has endured ever since in spite of the attempts of iconoclasts to debunk him. He argues that we are now in a position to reach beyond the mythology – both positive and negative – to see the real Winston Churchill, a warrior-statesman whose qualities were remarkably
consistent through all the vicissitudes of his career. – ;…this volume is ideal as a very short introduction to a very big man. – David Reynolds, The English Historical Review;Addison’s book could be read with profit and enjoyment by anyone interested in modern history – The Independent
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Still with Me
Thierry Cohen
Genre(s): KindleStore, Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, World Literature, French, Literary Fiction
Rating: 4.1 – {28 Reviews}
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ince its initial publication in France, Still with Me has been published in 15 countries. The book won France’s Grand Prix Jean d’Ormesson in 2007.
Jeremy takes his life on his twentieth birthday after childhood friend Victoria rejects his love.
On his twenty-first birthday, he wakes up.
Victoria is at his side, blissfully in love with him. While Jeremy can’t remember the previous year, he savors the miracle of waking up alongside the woman he loves.
The next time he wakes, another year has passed and he finds himself a spectator of his own life. Victoria now carries his child, but the man alongside her is a disturbingly different person–a cruel, egotistical, seemingly unknowable Jeremy. Is it amnesia? Insanity? Or has the God Jeremy defied with his selfish act now cursed him?
This strange and beautiful novel tells the tale of a man lost between life and death, but connected by the love–as friend, lover, son, and father–given and taken over the course of a lifetime, a love that simply won’t let go.
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Crooked Hearts
Patricia Gaffney
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Genre Fiction, Historical, Romance, Western, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Westerns
Rating: 4.6 – {11 Reviews}
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wo con artists team up in 1880s California for the score of a lifetime–but end up fighting for their lives instead In a stagecoach en route to San Francisco, Grace Rousselot is posing as a nun to drum up “donations” from fellow travelers. Across from her, Reuben Jones is faking blindness to prey on unsuspecting travelers. Both grifters are surprised to learn that they have competition, and even more surprised when their stagecoach is ambushed and robbed, leaving them both flat broke. Not keen to discuss the robbery with the police, Reuben and Grace decide to work together to recoup some of their losses. Soon enough, what starts out as a practical partnership evolves into something more. And with the Chinese mafia hot on their heels, neither is sure just how far they can trust a man–or a woman–with a crooked heart.
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Wild Seed (Patternist)
Octavia E. Butler
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, United States, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical, Science Fiction, Alternate History, Fiction, Alternative History
Rating: 4.7 – {102 Reviews}
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hen two immortals meet in the long-ago past, the destiny of mankind is changed forever
For a thousand years, Doro has cultivated a small African village, carefully breeding its people in search of seemingly unattainable perfection. He survives through the centuries by stealing the bodies of others, a technique he has so thoroughly mastered that nothing on Earth can kill him. But when a gang of New World slavers destroys his village, ruining his grand experiment, Doro is forced to go west and begin anew. He meets Anyanwu, a centuries-old woman whose means of immortality are as kind as his are cruel. She is a shapeshifter, capable of healing with a kiss, and she recognizes Doro as a tyrant. Though many humans have tried to kill them, these two demi-gods have never before met a rival. Now they begin a struggle that will last centuries and permanently alter the nature of humanity. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Octavia E. Butler including rare images from the author’s estate.
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How to Hug
Maryann MacDonald
Genre(s): Animals, Social Situations, Emotions & Feelings, Family Life, Ages 4-8, People & Places
Rating: 4.5 – {8 Reviews}
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ugs can be tricky! But you can learn how to hug. Never hug anyone too tight–ouch! And don’t hug too many people at once–uh-oh! You can be a leg hugger or a bear hugger or a surprise hugger. If you don’t want a hug, it’s okay to say so. But if you learn how to give a hug and do it just right, you might get one back…so be ready! Jana Christy’s digital illustrations provide a charming twist to something everyone loves to do.
Wall-E by Disney
Genre(s): Science Fiction, Family
he story of a robot designed to clean up a polluted Earth.
Starring: Voices: Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: Disney
MPAA Rating: G
Available in HD for playback on Kindle Fire HD, Xbox 360, PS3, Roku, TiVO or other Amazon Instant Video HD compatible devices
Rent: $1.99
Own: $14.99
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MiniSuit Capacitive Stylus Pen Compatible with Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Fire HD 8.9, Google Nexus 7, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad Mini, iPhone 5 + all Touchscreens by MiniSuit
Genre(s): Kindle Fire Stylus, Kindle Fire Accessory
he stylus is compatible with all newest Multi-Touch devices and models; Amazon Kindle Fire, Amazon Kindle Touch 3G, The New Apple iPad, iPad 4G ,iPad 4G LTE, Motorola Xoom, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201, Acer Iconia Tab W500 A500 A200 A100, HP TouchPad, BlackBerry Playbook, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 7.0 Plus 8.9 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch Tab, Toshiba Thrive, Toshiba Thrive 7, Toshiba Excite X10, Coby Kyros 7-Inch, inch 8-Inch, Sony SGPT112US/S Wi-Fi Tablet, Sony P tablet, Dell Streak 7, Archos 101 Tablet, Archos 70, Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Vizio Tablet, View Sonic G Tablet, ViewBook, ViewPad, Motorola Bionic 4G, Motorola Atrix 4G, Droid Incredible, HTC EVO 4G, HTC Thunderbolt, Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Epic Touch 4G, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, HTC Inspire, Samsung Droid Charge, HTC Sensation, Samsung Infuse and many more. This is the perfect accessory for any mobile user.
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Room For Squares by John Mayer
Genre(s): Alternative Rock, Broadway & Vocalists, Pop, Rock
From an Amazon Top Reviewer:
ohn Mayer has burst onto the pages of Rolling Stone and so will soon burst forth from obscurity as his name spreads like wildfire all over my highschool as the downloading of his songs begin. Hopefully most of those downloaders will eventually buy this album which is a beautiful combonation of Jack Johnson, Jude, and Dave Matthews. Although Mayer’s lyrics often give away his young age and lack complexity, his musical talent is evident and his passion about his music is clear. His sexy vocals, sexy lyrics, and wonderfully upbeat and nostalgic songs immediatly hooked me. “Your Body is a Wonderland” is by far the best song on the disc, romantic, sexy, and soulful. I can’t wait to go see him on his US tour. This is a necessary CD (and soon to be famous artist) for any listeners of GOOD music!
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