This chronicle of an armored division's bravery during the Battle of the Bulge sheds new light on the legendary Siege of Bastogne in WWII.Before the 101st Airborne Division's famous Siege of Bastogne, there was already a US unit holding the town when they arrived. This unit—the 10th Armored Division—continued to play a major role in its defense through the German onslaught. The Tigers of Bastogne offers a detailed chronicle of the young armored division th...

A fact-filled, illustrated exhibit of four billion years of history in 133 objects—from Pangaea to ancient Rome to Dracula's home to the iPhone.This amazing book tells the story of our planet as you've never seen it before. The Mini Museum is a collection of treasures gathered from across space and time and shared by tens of thousands of people in more than 120 countries. Each item in the collection is inspired by a childhood dream of sharing all the wonders the uni...

A lot of people today talk about the New World Order but most of those folks are afraid to confront its real history and origins head on.Although there has been much written about the New World Order — and even about the role that the Rothschild Empire plays in its strange history — this is the first book ever to document — from the beginning — the truth about this pernicious worldwide geographical phenomenon which is growing in strength day by day...In THE NEW BABYLON, vet...

Arguably this is the best analysis in existence of one of the most pivotal crimes of the Twentieth Century. It is also a vital expose of the hidden real power structure of America whose virulent poison has been steadily spreading corruption throughout our increasingly distressed country.President John F. Kennedy tried to prevent Israel from acquiring nuclear weapons. He even planned a military strike to prevent an Israeli-Red Chinese scientific partnership from building the first a...

This chronicle of the 106th Infantry Division follows the unit into the Battle of the Bulge and recounts the stories of GIs who fought—even after capture.On December 16, 1944, as the European conflict of World War II was reaching its climax at the Battle of the Bulge, the 106th Infantry Division was fresh, green, and right in the pathway of the Fifth German Army. Warriors of the 106th chronicles the movements and combat operations of this significant unit ...

The full story of the legendary US infantry division and their remarkable service in WWII, told through interviews with surviving servicemen.The 30th Infantry Division earned more Medals of Honor than any other American division in World War I. In World War II, it spent more consecutive days in combat than almost any other outfit. Recruited mainly from the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee, they were some of the hardest-fighting soldiers in Europe. They possessed a...

"… those wanting a deep dive into the specific role played by the 101st Airborne Division will find this book perfect for that purpose." - The Journal of America's Military Past There are few names in the annals of military history that evoke such emotion, and in some cases controversy, as the small Belgian town of Bastogne. The 101st Airborne are the best known defenders of Bastogne, but they only constituted one third of the eventual force that saved the city from total annihilation. Thi...

This is an erotica short about "Ethan," a sophisticated android "synthetic companion" Michael has received to "try out" in exchange for writing a review of the android and his capabilities. In this first part we are introduced to Michael, his roommate Alana, and Ethan, who shows up unexpectedly. 2714 words.

Michael Collins (16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922) was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence. During the War of Independence he was Director of Intelligence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and a government minister of the self-declared Irish Republic. He was then Chairman of the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State from...

Hailed by his contemporaries as “the divine painter,” Raphael Sanzio of Urbino ( 1483-1520) was one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. A contemporary of Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael was sought out by popes, kings and aristocrats to decorate their residences.Michael Collins’ new biography, Raphael’s World, portrays the era in which the divine painter lived. Born thirty years after the invention of the printing press and nine years before the ...

John Henry Newman was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century. An esteemed academic, prolific author and convert from the Church of England to Catholicism, Newman was a complex and conflicted individual. Intensely loyal to his friends, highly-strung, kind-hearted and tenacious, Newman combined the best of both the Anglican and Catholic traditions. His volume of lectures entitled The Idea of a University, explained his philosophy of educ...

She lived a very nice life indeed. Well-to-do parents, good schooling, university… but becoming a princess was an entirely different matter. The media, the pressure, the attention – she never expected anything like this. All she did was fall in love with her best friend. He just happened to be the heir to the throne… A Special Edition to commemorate the Royal engagement and wedding. From the English writer of Flying Friar, Rich Johnston and Welsh artist for Doctor Who, Mike Collins.