After the end of World War II, General George Patton declared that artillery had won the war. Yet howitzers did not achieve victory on their own. Crucial to the success of these big guns were forward observers, artillerymen on the front lines who directed the artillery fire. Until now, the vital role of forward observers in ground combat has received little scholarly attention. In Bracketing the Enemy, John R. Walker remedies this oversight by offering the first full-length histor...

The making of Amityville Theater/ Playhouse is the story behind a £30k indie film that went nationwide with DVD sales worldwide in USA, Canada, Germany, UK and a full Philippines Cinema release. This is the personal account from director John R Walker of the process of making the film to release

Once deemed an unworthy research endeavor, the study of sports fandom has garnered the attention of seasoned scholars from a variety of academic disciplines. Identity and socialization among sports fans are particular burgeoning areas of study among a growing cadre of specialists in the social sciences. Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization, edited by Adam C. Earnheardt, Paul Haridakis, and Barbara Hugenberg, captures an eclectic collection of new studies from accomplished scholars in t...

Praise for Androgen Deprivation Therapy:"To my knowledge [this] is the only book written in plain language (no medical jargon) explaining what’s happening during ADT, and detailing how to limit and often solve most associated side effects. It should be read by every man undergoing ADT, as well as family members and also healthcare providers. They will find all the details they need to get the most from this treatment..."Prof. N. Mottet, MD,...

The sixth and final book in the #1 internationally bestselling Demigods of San Francisco series!It's the moment Kieran and Lexi have been preparing for. The Magical Summit.Ready or not, they will take their assembled team into the belly of the beast. The stakes couldn't be higher. If the powers that be don't approve of Kieran, he will not earn the official title of the Demigod of San Francisco.The real danger concerns Lexi, however. With Kieran away in meetings, she...

Legendary master thief and conman Gideon Sable must pull off an impossible heist to save his partner's life in this fast-paced supernatural thriller from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. GreenGideon Sable specializes in stealing the kind of things that can't usually be stolen. But these days the legendary master thief is officially retired from the caper game. Now, instead of pulling off elaborate heists with his crew of supernatural specialists, he runs a...

Carl R. Trueman and Other Christian Evangelical Scholars Examine the Life and Work of Renowned Catholic, Social Conservative Thinker Robert P. GeorgeRobert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of the most influential conservative intellectuals of his generation. Among many honors and accolades, George received the US Presidential Citizens Medal from President George W. Bush and served as chairman of the United States Commi...

This volume assembles the papers, presentations, and speeches from the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) held in Oxfordshire in 2015. This book is a companion volume to the proceedings of the 1965 inaugural meeting of IAUP, also published by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press.The highlight of the 50th Anniversary Meeting was an academic conference at Oxford University on the theme of “Higher Education in 2065.” Participants ...

Twice upon a time, Prince Rupert and Princess Julia saved the Forest Kingdom.They have earned the right to live happily ever after.But there's a blue moon on the rise....Hawk and Fisher, famous for their years of keeping the peace in Haven, are really quite happy being legends. They gave up the hero business when they decided they'd grown too old for it. Now they run the Hero Academy, training young hopefuls to be heroes.Legends never die, but it seems they ca...

"Caribbean Soul: The Essential Isla Mujeres Travel Handbook" is your 2024-updated key to unlocking Mexico’s island paradise, blending local secrets, budget hacks, and sustainable travel tips for the ultimate escape. Discover hidden gems like Punta Sur’s sunrise cliffs and secret snorkeling spots at MUSA’s underwater art exhibits, or unwind in hammocks on Playa Norte’s powder-white sands. Feast on $1 tacos at Taquería Los Compadres, sip Instagram-worthy cocktails at Lola Valentina, and dive...

Frozen Sparks opens with a vivid, cinematic scene of a remote northern landscape—snowfall drifting like feathers, a steel-grey sky, and a sense of cold isolation that mirrors the emotional distance between the two central characters. Against this harsh, frozen backdrop, fate pushes the protagonists together, setting off a quiet but powerful chain reaction of tension, chemistry, and unspoken longing.The story builds around themes of resilience, second chances, and the electric pull ...

When Carson Flint traded his Commonwealth military badge for the quiet life, he thought he'd left his battles behind.Two years of running a saloon called the Bulwark, a volatile hub for refugees, smugglers, and the occasional war-weary soldier, was the peace he'd been looking for.He's never had it easier, or been so bored.But when a fugitive Commonwealth operative arrives with dangerous secrets and a war criminal on his tail, Carson's sanctuary quic...