Includes the Siegfried Line Campaign Map Pack - 19 maps and 81 photos""A testament of the courage and endurance of our fighting men."-New York Times"In September 1944, three months after the invasion of Normandy, the Allied armies prepared to push the German forces back into their homeland. Just south of the city of Aachen, elements of the U.S. First Army began an advance through the imposing Huertgen Forest. Instead of retreating, as the Allied command anticipated, the Germa...

In September 1944, three months after the invasion of Normandy, the Allied armies prepared to push the German forces back into their homeland. Just south of the city of Aachen, elements of the U.S. First Army began an advance through the imposing Huertgen Forest. Instead of retreating, as the Allied command anticipated, the German troops prepared an elaborate defense of Huertgen, resulting in a struggle where tanks, infantry, and artillery dueled at close range. The battle for the forest e...

From whimsical to scary, this collection of short stories, by fifteen talented up-and-coming story-tellers, is sure to entertain you with their tales of what goes bump in the night.This collection is for the lovers of bite-sized paranormal tales.

One out of ten families deal with addiction to drugs or alcohol. The number of young men and women dying from addiction has grown over the years and is still growing today. Addiction impacts not only the addict but also the addict's family. For every addict there is a father and mother who are bearing the hurt of watching a child descend into the darkness of drug or alcohol dependency. Though others often give up hope, these mothers and fathers are desperate to believe there is a door to f...

''The Battle of the Huertgen Forest'' by Charles Brown MacDonald is a highly acclaimed, harrowing historical account of one of World War II's most tragic and costly campaigns. It examines the disastrous autumn 1944 U.S. push against entrenched German positions. MacDonald, a former rifle company commander who later became Deputy Chief Historian for the U.S. Army, offers a unique blend of on-the-ground combat empathy and exhaustive historical analysis. The book critically analyzes command fa...

This volume provides rich insight into the nature and practice of media management. Contributions assess the degree to which management of media firms requires a unique set of skills, highlighting similarities and differences of media firms compared with other industries in terms of management practices, HR development and operational aspects. Success and limitations of research on media management theory is evaluated, both drawing on management theory and examining insights from other dis...

Ex-Girlfriends, although not the first book written by LeRoy, is a labor of love for him. It holds a special place in his heart and tells a story that may seem so familiar to so many. It tells the story of a boy who became a man but could never stop playing boyish games until the games became reality and that reality became his life. What would you do if every woman you ever dated began to die one at a time? Even worse, the one thing they all have in common is that they all dated you! When...

Comparative bioacoustics is extraordinarily broad in scope. It includes the study of sound propagation, dispersion, attenuation, absorption, reverberation, and signal degradation as well as sound detection, recognition, and classification in both marine and terrestrial organisms (including humans). This research is informed by an understanding of the mechanisms underlying sound generation and aural reception, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the organs dedicated to these functions....

The volume of elderly patients requiring anesthesia and surgery is growing rapidly. Thirty-five percent of surgeries are performed on patients older than 65 years, and in general, these patients have higher morbidity and mortality rates after anesthesia compared with their younger counterparts. One of the major challenges of treating elderly patients is the heterogeneity of the geriatric population—and the need to individualize care for each patient to provide the best outcome.

This book is a MUST read. Anyone who care about the greatness of the United States and believe in the resurrection of Jesus the Christ will surely add to their stature by reading this book. This book speak to how Jesus Christ approached the social issues we face today and how the United States is blessed through the recognition of her failures.

Everyone is controlled by something. Who is controlling your life, you, the devil, or the Holy Spirit? The Bible says we are controlled by the Holy Spirit. But how can someone know who is in control? Our flesh will always manipulate, make demands, and pressure us to fulfill its desires. The Holy Spirit is always gentle, meek, and humble. He will lead and guide us in a still small voice. By contrast, the devil's voice is sharp, hard, and pressing. The Holy Spirit will always lead us into al...

"I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3The Final Chapter From Billy Graham. Experience t****he glory of heaven as Billy Graham, the beloved evangelist, shares from his past, and his present, the reality of eternity.As our nation and world travail in the midst of political, economic, and cultural uncertainties, we can find comfort in the hope that comes from the unchanging truth of God’s Word....