Dobrodružné putování po všech koutech světa Craig Nelson se na svých cestách snaží vidět vše na vlastní oči, snaží se navázat kontakty a otevřít se kulturním zvláštnostem, které nabízí místo pobytu. Jeho cesty do světa jsou útěkem před globální homogenizací a sloganem firmy Gap"Fall into the Gap". Kniha humorným způsobem a s velkou dávkou ironie i sebeironie líčí zážitky a historky ze skupinového zájezdu do Číny v roce 1990, z výpravy do Peru, Egypta, Indie, po ostrovech Malajského souostroví, ze safari po celé Příkopové propadlině v Africe i z plavby Jižním Pacifikem.
Dobrodružné putování po všech koutech světa
Craig Nelson se na svých cestách snaží vidět vše na vlastní oči, snaží se navázat kontakty a otevřít se kulturním zvláštnostem, které nabízí místo pobytu. Jeho cesty do světa jsou útěkem před globální homogenizací a sloganem firmy Gap "Fall into the Gap". Kniha humorným způsobem a s velkou dávkou ironie i sebeironie líčí zážitky a historky ze skupinového zájezdu do Číny v roce 1990, z výpravy do Peru, Egypta, Indie, po ostrovech Malajského souostroví, ze safari po celé Příkopové propadlině v Africe i z plavby Jižním Pacifikem.
The First Heroes tells the extraordinary story of the daring raid and shows
for the first time the real story of what was to be the turning point in the
war against Japan. schovat popis
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative focuses on the daring Doolittle Raid, a retaliatory bombing mission on Tokyo following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Led by Jimmy Doolittle, eighty courageous men embarked on what seemed a suicide mission, ultimately achieving a pivotal victory that shifted the war's momentum. Drawing from extensive research and interviews with survivors, this true account highlights extraordinary bravery and the capacity of ordinary individuals to confront history's challenges.
Set in the vibrant landscape of 1980s Australian manufacturing, the narrative offers an exhilarating journey through the author's experiences as a Papermaking Shiftworker. Readers are introduced to the lively Larrikins who populated this era, capturing the unique spirit and camaraderie of the time. The story reflects on both the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of life in the industry, providing a nostalgic glimpse into a world that has since vanished.
Wie du deinen Traumprinzen findest, behältst und selber einer wirst. Da es bekanntlich mehr Männer mit Artikulationsproblemen als Erektionsproblemen gibt, und die große Liebe nicht täglich neu vom Himmel fällt, braucht es schon so etwas wie einen Fahrplan ins Glück. Wie man dort sicher ankommt, aber es sich auch auf Dauer gemütlich und erfüllt einrichtet, erläutert dieser umfassende Guide. Von den gebräuchlichen Basics bis zum bahnbrechenden Fingerspitzengefühl versorgt dich dieses praktische Buch mit Einblicken, Techniken, Tipps, die du brauchst, um sowohl den Richtigen für dich zu finden, als auch damit, wie du für diesen zum Mr. Right wirst – und bleibst!
"New York Times bestselling historian Craig Nelson reveals how FDR confronted an American public disinterested in going to war in Europe, skillfully won their support, and pushed government and American industry to build the greatest war machine in history, "the arsenal of democracy" that won World War II. As Nazi Germany began to conquer Europe, America's military was unprepared, too small, and poorly supplied. The Nazis were supported by robust German factories that created a seemingly endless flow of arms, trucks, tanks, airplanes, and submarines. The United States, emerging from the Great Depression, was skeptical of American involvement in Europe and not ready to wage war. Hardened isolationists predicted disaster if the country went to war. In this fascinating and deeply researched account, Craig Nelson traces how Franklin D. Roosevelt steadily and sometimes secretively put America on a war footing by convincing America's top industrialists such as Henry Ford Jr. to retool their factories, by diverting the country's supplies of raw materials to the war effort, and above all by convincing the American people to endure shortages, to work in wartime factories, and to send their sons into harm's way. Within a few years, the nation's workers were producing thousands of airplanes and tanks, hundreds of warships and submarines. Under FDR's resolute leadership, victory at land and sea and air across the globe began at home in America--a powerful and essential narrative largely overlooked in conventional histories of the war but which, in Nelson's skilled, authoritative hands, becomes an illuminating and important work destined to become an American history classic"-- Provided by publisher
The book explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, following a protagonist who navigates life's challenges and personal growth. Set against a backdrop of rich, evocative settings, it delves into complex relationships and the impact of past choices on the present. Readers are drawn into a compelling narrative that balances emotional depth with moments of levity, making it a relatable and inspiring read. The author's engaging writing style and vivid character development create an immersive experience that resonates with a wide audience.
