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Seeing Through the Eighties "is a book by one of the best TV critics in the business. A work of real TV scholarship, it is also a treasure trove of information about programming in the eighties--a kind of critical companion to "TV Guide" for the decade."--Jane Gaines, editor of "Classical Hollywood Narrative

Seeing Through the Eighties "is a book by one of the best TV critics in the business. A work of real TV scholarship, it is also a treasure trove of information about programming in the eighties--a kind of critical companion to "TV Guide" for the decade."--Jane Gaines, editor of "Classical Hollywood Narrative

The story of the US Navy's contribution to the Allied victory in World War I, this text recounts the tale of the US Merchant Marine, the Naval Air Service and the captains of industry who helped make victory possible.

By piecing together diaries, letters, scrapbooks, and rare privately printed memoirs, the author has created a story which tells how America's ragtag navy-composed mainly of converted yachts, steamers and tugboats-was able to fight and win against the more powerful Spanish gunboats. The naval battles fought in places like Santiago, Cardenas, Cienfuegos, Manzanillo, Port Nipe, Guantanamo, San Juan, Guanica, and Ponce come alive in this book. Th...

An account of the Santiago land campaign of the Spanish-American War, as conducted by General William R. Shafter's Fifth Army Corps. The narrative is based on information gathered from diaries, memoirs and regimental and company histories of the men who participated in the campaign.

This little-known story of Australia's M/Z Unit commandos, and the part they played in the Southwest Pacific during World War II, is a fascinating account of daring, clandestine operations conducted by the Allies deep into enemy-held territory. M Unit personnel were secretly landed to set up coastwatching posts and radio stations to report on Japanese shipping movements and bombing flights heading to raid Allied positions. Members of the Z Uni...

The story of the "Old Army" as revealed through the eyes of Colonel Jacob Kreps, this book portrays life in action with the US Infantry on the Western frontier, in the Spanish-American War, and in the Philippine Insurrection. Kreps served with the 22nd Infantry Regiment for more than 30 years.

Wer träumt nicht von den eigenen vier Wänden? Um diesen Traum auch Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen und Häuser erschwinglich zu machen, gehen immer mehr Planer den Weg der Vorfertigung. Ob nur einzelne Bauelemente oder gleich das gesamte Haus, Vorfabrizierung hilft dabei, sich auch mit geringen Mitteln ein eigenes Heim zu schaffen. Dass Häuser von der Stange sich keineswegs gleichen müssen wie ein Ei dem anderen, belegt dieses Buch. 45 anspruchsv...

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A Comprehensive Systematization of Current Novel Data in Nitrile Oxide Chemistry This book authoritatively covers systematic strategies currently used in the preparation and utilization of nitrile oxides, nitrones, and nitronates in organic synthesis. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it presents up-to-date information on: * Factors governing the stability of nitrile oxides, nitrones, and nitronates * Syntheses, properti...

Einmal Osten und zurück Voller Erwartung an eine bessere Zukunft verlassen die Brüder Rau 1785 ihr kleines pfälzisches Dorf am Donnersberg und ziehen nach Galizien. Dort wollen sie ein neues Leben beginnen - weitab vom kriegs- und hungergeplagten Süden Deutschlands. Zwei Jahrhunderte und zwei Weltkriege später: Mela Rau blickt zurück auf ihr Leben und die Geschichte ihrer Familie. Sie erinnert sich an den weiten Himmel über Ottenhausen, dem Do...

Whether you're just thinking about getting divorced, somewhere right in the thick of it, or working through post-divorce issues, this simple guide-full of great tips, lists and how-to's-will help you emotionally and practically. 37 Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Divorce is the result of countless hours of training, personal and professional experience, research, and collaboration. Carry it with you while you navigate this sometimes painful ...

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In the jungle islands of the southwest Pacific, Australia's elite M/Z commando teams conducted daring rescue, sabotage, and intelligence missions during World War II.

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The Allied coast watching network in the Solomons was one of the most successful intelligence operations of World War II.

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PRAISE FOR THE BENEVOLENT DICTATOR "Michael stands out as one of those rare entrepreneurs who started with a blank piece of paper and built a national brand in a crowded field. His book chronicles the seldom discussed aspects of the how-tos of doing it and doing it big, fast." -CHRISTOPHER CONNOR, Chairman and CEO, Sherwin-Williams Company "In this book, Michael reveals step-by-step how an entrepreneur can navigate the twists and turns of buil...

." . . both fresh and informed, as well as a pleasure toread." -- Film QuarterlySince 1982, when this book firstappeared, the Hollywood musical has undergone a rebirth, with the rise of teenmusicals such as Dirty Dancing and Flashdance. In a chapter written especially forthis second edition of her well-known study, Jane Feuer shows how this newdevelopment in the genre relates to important changes in the cinema audience itself.It is the text fo...