More than 100 compelling, true stories of personal heroismand valor– in a special expanded edition honoring courage in theface of war Here are dramatic accounts of the fearless actions thatearned American soldiers in Vietnam our highest militarydistinction–the Medal of Honor. Edward F. Murphy, head of the Medalof Honor Historical Society, re-creates the heroic acts ofindividual soldiers from official documents, Medal of Honorcitations, contemporary accounts, and, where possible, interviewswith survivors. Complete with a list of all Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients, thisbook offers a unique perspective on the war–from the early days ofU.S. involvement through the return home of the last soldiers. Itpays a fitting tribute to these patriotic, selfless souls.
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《两个世界的媒介：德国女汉学家口述实录》收录了21位德国女汉学家的口述历史。她们出生子不同的历史年代，历经了各异的时代悲欢，对时代的奔流有着独特而敏锐的感悟；她们都关注中德两国时代场景的巨变，以极具女性特色的视角铭记、解读这段历史。且让我们跟随她们的叙述，品读这一份真实、精彩而又各具特色的历史实录。
龙吟“文侠”龙吟先生继《智圣东方朔》后倾情苏东坡——《解读苏东坡：女性·情感》！ 可爱、可惜、可敬、可佩、可气、可恼、可怜、可悲、可口、可乐，这就是龙吟心目中的苏轼，也就是他笔下所展现的苏轼。这是一部功底雄深、新见迭出的苏学研究专著，也是可读性极强、风趣幽默的《苏东坡情传》。读过书稿的学者说：“这是二十一世纪新的《柳如是别传》。 他是个有血有肉，有情有欲，时勇时怯，诡谲狡狯，戏呆愚痴的风流才子，唯有让其回到凡人情态，才能看到东坡身上生来与具的高妙和卑微。
Grade 5-8?The emphasis in these books is on cultural history. However, the early chapters give rundowns of the political conditions in their respective countries. Both titles feature discussions of daily life and religious concerns, as well as major artists and writers. This makes for an effective presentation, enhanced by colorful illustrations and graphics. In some cases, the main text is set off by full-page sidebars that give further information on related topics. For example, Cervantes is briefly mentioned in the section on Spanish literature, but he is given more coverage in a nearby box. Of the two, England is the stronger as Spain, which covers a period from roughly Columbus's discovery of America to about 1700, suffers from some redundancies. Overall, however, these are both excellent choices for libraries in need of materials dealing with European cultural history.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The First Battle is a graphic account of the first major clashof the Vietnam War. On August 18, 1965, regiment fought regiment onthe Van Tuong Peninsula near the new Marine base at Chu Lai. On theAmerican side were three battalions of Marines under the command ofColonel Oscar Peatross, a hero of two previous wars. His opponentwas the 1st Viet Cong Regiment commanded by Nguyen Dinh Trong, aveteran of many fights against the French and the South Vietnamese.Codenamed Operation Starlite, this action was a resounding successfor the Marines and its result was cause for great optimism aboutAmerica's future in Vietnam. Those expecting a book about Americansin battle will not be disappointed by the detailed de*ions ofhow the fight unfolded. Marine participants from private to colonelwere interviewed during the book's research phase. The battle isseen from the mud level, by those who were at the point of thespear. But this is not just another war story told exclusively fromthe American side. In researching the book, t
He's silent, invisible. He lies in one position for days, barelytwitching a muscle, able to control his heartbeat and breathing.His record has never been matched: 93 confirmed kills. This is thestory of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, Marine sniper, legend ofmilitary lore. **MASS MARKET PAPER**
Gr 9 Up-To read this title is to alter forever mythical perceptions of Viking heroes. The clearly written text avoids romanticizing, yet presents an engrossing, if not glamorous, picture of the Viking era. Hence, while readers may be impressed by the artistic skill, bravery, and determination of Norsemen adventurers, they also see their undeniable brutality. The volume presents not just facts, but riveting accounts of scientific discoveries and historic breakthroughs that have led to the determination of these facts. Thus, the painstaking work of salvaging ships and excavating burial mounds is clearly detailed, and full explanations are given when conclusions can be drawn from discoveries. Text and excellent-quality photographs display how a 10th-century skull, combined with 20th-century laser and computer technology, can bring us face to face with the eerie likeness of a man dead a thousand years. A heavily noted timeline, an extensive bibliography, and a full index add to the overall appeal.-Anita Palladino
In the wake of Lonuis WIV's death,France's governm teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.Enter the reformern in the unlikely guise of John Law-a supremely charming and attractive Scot whose brilliant financial mind had thus far served only to make himself rich at the gaming talbles. In one of the great image makovers of all gime,John Lam recharged a devastated French Economy,making him one of the most successful men in Europe.When Law founded a New World reports of the riches to be made in France's vast holdings in America sent the price of its shares throuth the roof.Investors drunk o dreams of instant wealth gave birth to the first boom-and-bust cycle-one that created such vast wealth for shareholders that a new term was coined to describe them…millionaires. 作者简介：JANET GLEESON,anthor of The Arcanum,has worked in the Impressionist Paintings Department at Sotheby's was an art and antiques correspondent for House Garden for seven years,and has written for The Antiques Collector and many other
《两个世界的媒介：德国女汉学家口述实录》收录了21位德国女汉学家的口述历史。她们出生子不同的历史年代，历经了各异的时代悲欢，对时代的奔流有着独特而敏锐的感悟；她们都关注中德两国时代场景的巨变，以极具女性特色的视角铭记、解读这段历史。且让我们跟随她们的叙述，品读这一份真实、精彩而又各具特色的历史实录。
No one in Vietnam had to tell door gunner and gunship crewchief Al Sever that the odds didn’t look good. He volunteered forthe job well aware that hanging out of slow-moving choppers overhot LZs blazing with enemy fire was not conducive to a long life.But that wasn’t going to stop Specialist Sever. From Da Nang to Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta, Sever spentthirty-one months in Vietnam, fighting in eleven of the war’ssixteen campaigns. Every morning when his gunship lifted off, oftento the clacking and muzzle flashes of AK-47s hidden in the dawnfog, Sever knew he might not return. This raw, gritty,gut-wrenching firsthand account of American boys fighting and dyingin Vietnam captures all the hell, horror, and heroism of thattragic war.
