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At All Costs: How a Crippled Ship and Two American Merchant Mariners Turned the Tide of World War II

In this astonishing untold account of heroism and history, two American Merchant Mariners board a burning and sinking ship in the Mediterranean and change the course of World War II.At All Costs is a … mehr »

geschrieben von Sam Moses (Autor) und Michael Prichard (Vorleser)

At All Costs: How a Crippled Ship and Two American Merchant Marines Turned the Tide of World War II

In this astonishing untold account of heroism and history, two American Merchant Mariners board a burning and sinking ship in the Mediterranean and change the course of World War II.At All Costs is a … mehr »

geschrieben von Sam Moses (Autor) und Michael Prichard (Vorleser)

Blood: Stories of Life and Death from the Civil War

The Civil War, the most dramatic moment in this nation's history, also produced some of our greatest literature. From tragic charges, to prison escapes, to the desolation wrought on those who stayed … mehr »

geschrieben von Ulysses S. Grant (Autor) und Abraham Lincoln (Autor) und Walt Whitman (Autor)

Cavalryman of the Lost Cause: A Biography of J.E.B. Stuart

Acclaimed historian Jeffry D. Wert presents the first full-scale biography in more than twenty years … mehr »

geschrieben von Jeffry D. Wert (Autor) und Michael Prichard (Vorleser)

Cavalryman of the Lost Cause: A Biography of J.E.B. Stuart

Acclaimed historian Jeffry D. Wert presents the first full-scale biography in more than twenty years … mehr »

geschrieben von Jeffry D. Wert (Autor) und Michael Prichard (Vorleser)

Cavalryman of the Lost Cause: A Biography of J.E.B. Stuart

Acclaimed historian Jeffry D. Wert presents the first full-scale biography in more than twenty years … mehr »

geschrieben von Jeffry D. Wert (Autor) und Michael Prichard (Vorleser)

City of Smithville

Features a cumulative computerized problem that presents a series of transactions covering activities of the City of Smithiville relating to its general, capital projects, debt service enterprise … mehr »

geschrieben von Earl R. Wilson (Autor) und Greg Buttery (Autor) und Wilson Earl (Autor)

Co. Aytch: The Classic Memoir of the Civil War by a Confederate Soldier

In this classic memoir of the Civil War, Confederate soldier Sam R. Watkins balances the horror of war … mehr »

geschrieben von Sam R. Watkins (Autor) und Pat Bottino (Vorleser)

Gallant Lady

The true story of one of history's most fabled submarines "The next best thing to serving on the Archerfish is reading this book. It's a great Navy story about a great ship and crew." -- Stephen … mehr »

geschrieben von Don Keith (Autor) und Ken Henry (Autor) und Alan Sklar (Vorleser)

Gallant Lady

The true story of one of history's most fabled submarines "The next best thing to serving on the Archerfish is reading this book. It's a great Navy story about a great ship and crew." -- Stephen … mehr »

geschrieben von Don Keith (Autor) und Ken Henry (Autor) und Ken Henry (Autor)

In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors

Drawing on interviews with survivors, along with naval records and new research, journalist Doug Stanton vividly recreates the worst naval disaster in U.S. history in an unforgettable true story of … mehr »

geschrieben von Doug Stanton (Autor) und Boyd Gaines (Vorleser)

Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood

In the tradition of Jarhead and Band of Brothers, this is the extraordinary story of one Marine platoon's brotherhood, honor, and sacrifice during the battle of Ramadi---arguably the most intense … mehr »

geschrieben von Donovan Campbell (Autor)

Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood

In the tradition of Jarhead and Band of Brothers, this is the extraordinary story of one Marine platoon's brotherhood, honor, and sacrifice during the battle of Ramadi---arguably the most intense … mehr »

geschrieben von Donovan Campbell (Autor)

Last Flag Down: The Epic Journey of the Last Confederate Warship

The story of the Confederate warship "Shenandoah's" 58,000 mile bid to save the South is penned by a descendent of the ship's 24-year-old executive officer and by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron … mehr »

geschrieben von John Baldwin (Autor) und Ron Powers (Autor) und Ron McLarty (Vorleser)

My Father's Secret War: A Memoir

In this moving and compelling memoir about parent and child, father and daughter, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lucinda Franks discovers that the remote, nearly impassive man she grew up with had in … mehr »

geschrieben von Lucinda Franks (Autor) und Joyce Bean (Vorleser)

My Tank Is Fight!: Deranged Inventions of WWII

My Tank Is Fight! contains a humorous and exciting examination of twenty real inventions from World War II that never saw the light of day. Each entry includes full technical details, a complete … mehr »

geschrieben von Zack Parsons (Autor) und Patrick Lawlor (Vorleser)

My Tank Is Fight!: Deranged Inventions of WWII

My Tank Is Fight! contains a humorous and exciting examination of twenty real inventions from World War II that never saw the light of day. Each entry includes full technical details, a complete … mehr »

geschrieben von Zack Parsons (Autor) und Patrick Lawlor (Vorleser) und Josh Hass (Illustrator)

My Tank Is Fight!: Deranged Inventions of WWII

My Tank Is Fight! contains a humorous and exciting examination of twenty real inventions from World War II that never saw the light of day. Each entry includes full technical details, a complete … mehr »

geschrieben von Patrick Lawlor (Ausgewählt von) und Zack Parsons (Autor)

Old Soldiers Never Die: The Life of Douglas MacArthur

Always colorful, always controversial, Douglas MacArthur is one of the dominant characters in American military history. Perret reveals for the first time a complete and accurate account of MacArthurs … mehr »

geschrieben von Geoffrey Perret (Autor) und Jeff Riggenbach (Vorleser)

One Man's War

"LaMore's odyssey from tail gunner to prisoner of war to escapee and interpreter for the advance guard of the Soviet army provides a unique tale of aerial combat, the horrors of the stalags, and love … mehr »

geschrieben von Tommy LaMore (Autor) und Dan Baker (Autor) und Patrick G. Lawler (Vorleser)

Patriot Pirates: The Privateer War for Freedom and Fortune in the American Revolution

A revelation of Americaa (TM)s War of Independence, Patriot Pirates explores an overlooked aspect of the war---that of its citizen privateers, legalized sea rovers who by the thousands raided British … mehr »

geschrieben von Robert H. Patton (Autor) und Alan Sklar (Vorleser)

Patriot Pirates: The Privateer War for Freedom and Fortune in the American Revolution

A revelation of Americaa (TM)s War of Independence, Patriot Pirates explores an overlooked aspect of the war---that of its citizen privateers, legalized sea rovers who by the thousands raided British … mehr »

geschrieben von Alan Sklar (Ausgewählt von) und Robert H. Patton (Autor)

Patriot Pirates: The Privateer War for Freedom and Fortune in the American Revolution

A revelation of Americaa (TM)s War of Independence, Patriot Pirates explores an overlooked aspect of the war---that of its citizen privateers, legalized sea rovers who by the thousands raided British … mehr »

geschrieben von Alan Sklar (Ausgewählt von) und Robert H. Patton (Autor)

Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805

Acclaimed historian Zacks brings the true story of the unheralded American--William … mehr »

geschrieben von Richard Zacks (Autor) und TBA (Vorleser)

Roberts Ridge: A Story of Courage and Sacrifice on Takur Ghar Mountain, Afghanistan

In this gripping account based on stunning eyewitness testimony and painstaking research, journalist Malcolm MacPherson thrusts us into a Navy SEAL drama of rescue, tragedy, and valor from the war in … mehr »

geschrieben von Malcolm MacPherson (Autor) und Joe Barrett (Vorleser)

Roberts Ridge: A Story of Courage and Sacrifice on Takur Ghar Mountain, Afghanistan

In this gripping account based on stunning eyewitness testimony and painstaking research, journalist Malcolm MacPherson thrusts us into a Navy SEAL drama of rescue, tragedy, and valor from the war in … mehr »

geschrieben von Malcolm MacPherson (Autor) und Joe Barrett (Vorleser)

Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945

Drawing on oral histories, diaries, correspondence, postwar testimony from both American and Japanese participants, and interviews with survivors, Thomas provides this riveting account of the Battle … mehr »

geschrieben von Evan Thomas (Autor) und George K. Wilson (Vorleser)

Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Audio edition of Lawrence of Arabia's classic work. 6 CDs. … mehr »

geschrieben von T Lawrence (Autor)

Sherman

A historian profiles Union Army general William Tecumseh Sherman, who has been recognized for his outstanding command of military strategy, as well as criticized for the harshness of his scorched … mehr »

geschrieben von Steven E. Woodworth (Autor)

Storm and Conquest: The Clash of Empires in the Eastern Seas, 1809

The Indian Ocean was the final battleground for Nelsons navy and France. At stake was Britains commercial lifeline to Indiaand its strategic capacity to wage war in Europe. In one fatal season, the … mehr »

geschrieben von Stephen Taylor (Autor) und James Adams (Vorleser)

Storm and Conquest: The Clash of Empires in the Eastern Seas, 1809

The Indian Ocean was the final battleground for Nelsons navy and France. At stake was Britains commercial lifeline to Indiaand its strategic capacity to wage war in Europe. In one fatal season, the … mehr »

geschrieben von Stephen Taylor (Autor) und James Adams (Vorleser)

Storm and Conquest: The Clash of Empires in the Eastern Seas, 1809

The Indian Ocean was the final battleground for Nelsons navy and France. At stake was Britains commercial lifeline to Indiaand its strategic capacity to wage war in Europe. In one fatal season, the … mehr »

geschrieben von Stephen Taylor (Autor) und James Adams (Vorleser)

The H. L. Hunley: The Secret Hope of the Confederacy

In a tour-de-force of document-sleuthing and insights gleaned from the excavation of this remarkable vessel, distinguished Civil War-era historian Tom Chaffin presents the most thorough telling of the … mehr »

geschrieben von Tom Chaffin (Autor)

The H. L. Hunley: The Secret Hope of the Confederacy

Tom Chaffin dispels the legends and offers the fullest account ever of the fate of the Confederacys H. L. Hunley, which sank the Unions USS Housatonic and then disappeared into the cold Atlantic until … mehr »

geschrieben von Tom Chaffin (Autor) und Barrett Whitener (Vorleser)

The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805

In what become the first U.S. covert mission to overthrow a foreign nation, President Jefferson dispatched an unlikely diplomat, forty-year-old William Eaton, to Tripoli to free three hundred American … mehr »

geschrieben von Richard Zacks (Autor) und Raymond Todd (Vorleser)

The Prince

Drawing upon his own experiences of political office in the turbulent Florentine republic, … mehr »

geschrieben von Niccolo Machiavelli (Autor) und Shelly Frasier (Vorleser)

The Prince

Drawing upon his own experiences of political office in the turbulent Florentine republic, … mehr »

geschrieben von Niccolo Machiavelli (Autor) und Shelly Frasier (Vorleser)

The Prince with eBook

Drawing upon his own experiences of political office in the turbulent Florentine republic, … mehr »

geschrieben von Niccolo Machiavelli (Autor) und Shelly Frasier (Vorleser)

The Raft

On the afternoon of January 16, 1942, three men boarded a TBD Devastator aircraft -- a low-wing, single-engine torpedo-bomber -- for an antisubmarine patrol flight. Although it was to be a relatively … mehr »

geschrieben von Robert Trumball (Autor) und Tom Parker (Vorleser)

The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country

A groundbreaking and comprehensive account of the celebrated Teapot Dome oil scandal of the … mehr »

geschrieben von Laton McCartney (Autor) und Wiliam Hughes (Vorleser)

The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo

Roy Adkins, with his wife, Lesley, returns to the Napoleonic War in The War for All the Oceans, a gripping account of the naval struggle that lasted from 1798 to 1815, a period marked at the beginning … mehr »

geschrieben von Patrick Lawlor (Ausgewählt von) und Roy Adkins (Autor) und Lesley Adkins (Autor)

The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo

Roy Adkins, with his wife, Lesley, returns to the Napoleonic War in The War for All the Oceans, a gripping account of the naval struggle that lasted from 1798 to 1815, a period marked at the beginning … mehr »

geschrieben von Roy Adkins (Autor) und Lesley Adkins (Autor) und Patrick Lawlor (Vorleser)

The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo

Roy Adkins, with his wife, Lesley, returns to the Napoleonic War in The War for All the Oceans, a gripping account of the naval struggle that lasted from 1798 to 1815, a period marked at the beginning … mehr »

geschrieben von Roy Adkins (Autor) und Lesley Adkins (Autor) und Patrick Girard Lawlor (Vorleser)

Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama

In July 1862, Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes took command of a secret new warship. At the helm of the /Alabama/, he became the most hated and feared man along the Union coast, as well as a … mehr »

geschrieben von Stephen Fox (Autor) und Barrett Whitener (Vorleser)

Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama

In July 1862, Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes took command of a secret new warship. At the helm of the /Alabama/, he became the most hated and feared man along the Union coast, as well as a … mehr »

geschrieben von Stephen Fox (Autor) und Barrett Whitener (Vorleser)

Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama

In July 1862, Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes took command of a secret new warship. At the helm of the /Alabama/, he became the most hated and feared man along the Union coast, as well as a … mehr »

geschrieben von Stephen Fox (Autor) und Barrett Whitener (Vorleser)