They called it VesuviusIt was the mission on which D-day depended and it was given to 633 Squadron, the R.A.F.’s crack squadron at a time when every ounce of skill counted. They were top pilots who flew with the recklessness of a passionate hatred for the enemy.But although they were fighting machines, they were also men. There was the Wing Commander, tough, cynical, careless of his life but not of his crews; Gillibrand, the big, brash flier who never knew when to stop; Ber...

After a near-suicide mission to the Swartfjord, which claimed many lives, morale among the survivors of 633 Squadron was at its lowest ebb. Unbearable tension and problems with replacement recruits were tearing the squadron apart...The new Commander, Ian Moore — young, brilliant and aggressive — knew that the only thing that would pull it together was the challenge of another dangerous mission...The Germans were developing “Rhine Maiden,” a new antiaircraft rocket which pos...

Spring 1944: In a fortified chateau hidden deep in the valleys of France, the Nazis are in the final stages of developing a terrifyingly deadly new weapon. Success would mean sure destruction for much of England and would dash all Allied hopes for a Normandy invasion. It’s up to the daring fighter pilots and crack navigators of the 633 Squadron to penetrate German defenses and, in the black of night, blast the doomsday project into extinction. Against incredible odds, this is the 633’s Ope...

That cold morning in July 1943 still haunted 633 Squadron, for only a single Mosquito made it back from the suicidal but successful Operation Vesuvius. Now, barely a year later, the Germans were once more processing the secret “element” known as IMI in a strongly defended facility in Norway and were about to move their stocks to the safety of Germany. If successful, the whole tide of the war would be turned. Once again, it meant another “mission impossible” for 633 Squadron...Frede...

This audiobook helps English speakers learn German through easy short stories designed for beginners and lower intermediate learners. Each story uses practical vocabulary, clear sentence structures and everyday situations to make German listening practice more approachable and enjoyable. The learning method is based on repetition and active listening. Every story is presented three times to strengthen comprehension and memory. First the complete story is heard in German, then the English t...

Learn Italian with these simple and entertaining short stories designed to make language learning enjoyable and effective. Each story is carefully structured for maximum comprehension: first presented in Italian, then translated into clear, natural English, and finally revisited in Italian for a second time. This proven approach to parallel text learning helps reinforce vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation without feeling repetitive or overwhelming.Through story-based ...

The Self Possessed is a multifaceted, diachronic study reconsidering the very nature of religion in South Asia, the culmination of years of intensive research. Frederick M. Smith proposes that positive oracular or ecstatic possession is the most common form of spiritual expression in India, and that it has been linguistically distinguished from negative, disease-producing possession for thousands of years.In South Asia possession has always been broader and more diverse th...

Reflections on the events in the last year of dystopia and lies throughout COVID and Lockdowns etc. from Jan 20 to Feb 21. They are mainly applicable to the situation here in Ireland, (not a Republic as it is supposed to be) but you may see similarities in your own countries and situations. You may not agree with all of them, but that is for you to decide. Never let others guide your thinking, think for yourself – I encourage it. It is not all doom and gloom I assure you. There are some ot...

Drawing on the thought of novelist and cultural critic Daniel Quinn, argues it is not too late to free ourselves from a culture in which we are compelled to destroy the world, one another, and even ourselves.We members of settler colonial culture-the latest form of what novelist and cultural critic Daniel Quinn calls Taker culture-are constrained by myriad institutions that leave us with little choice but to engage in practices that are profoundly damaging...

A collection of acrostic poetry by Irish poet Alistair Frederick Smith.

Written by a well-established teacher of the practice, this guide to the mind-body therapy Zero Balancing is aimed at bodyworkers and all complementary medicine practitioners who work with qi. Zero Balancing uses hands-on conscious touch to address the relationship between energy and the structures of the body and clears blocks in energy flow to allow greater postural alignment and vitality. Rooting the esoteric aspects of qi and energy in a practical bodywork approach, the book is essenti...

"The Story of Newfoundland" by Earl of Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead is a captivating exploration of Newfoundland's rich history and cultural heritage. The book delves into the unique experiences of the island's inhabitants, highlighting their resilience and spirit in the face of adversity. Birkenhead's narrative is both informative and engaging, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the landscapes, traditions, and events that have shaped Newfoundland over the years. His insightful obse...