Jamie Malanowski Knihy

Set against the backdrop of October 1864, the narrative follows navy lieutenant William Barker Cushing as he devises a bold plan to confront the formidable Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle. With only a handful of men in small wooden boats, Cushing executes a daring close-range torpedo attack, leading to a thrilling two-day escape from relentless Rebel forces. This remarkable true story highlights one of the most dramatic exploits in American military history, showcasing bravery and ingenuity during a pivotal moment in the Civil War.

From Simon & Schuster, Loose Lips is a collection of conversations, confidences, and confessions not meant for public consumption.Ever wanted to be that fly on the wall? To overhear, verbatim, the words of famous entertainers, distinguished politicians, princes, potentates, and petty criminals? Welcome to an eavesdropper's jamboree, where you can revel in the real, unexpurgated words of real people in all their astonishing, appalling, and hilarious entirely