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Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected... (more)

All Quiet on the Western Front

by Susan Van Kirk, A. W. Wheen, Erich Maria Remarque, Erich M. Remarqu, A. W. Wheen

ONE OF TWELVE TITLES IN VINTAGE'S A FORMAT WAR PROMOTION The Greatest Novel about the First World War and an International Bestseller All Quiet on the Western Front is probably the most famous anti-war novel ever written. The story is told by a young 'unknown soldier' in the trenches of Flanders during the First World War. Through his eyes we see all the realities of war; under fire, on patrol, waiting in the... (more)

Annie's Wild Ride

by Alina Adams

He'd stop at nothing to save his family. . . Her Only Love From their first meeting, Annie and Paul knew they'd be rivals, but nothing prepared them for the fiery passion they shared for flying--and each other. Together they embarked on a roller-coaster ride of love and marriage, believing that nothing could ever tear them apart. His Toughest Mission But now, Annie's plane was down, lost in a snowstorm, and... (more)

The Devil's Voyage

by Jack L Chalker

Globalization and Terrorism: The Migration of Dreams and Nightmares (Globalization (Lanham, MD.).)

Globalization and Terrorism: The Migration of Dreams and Nightmares (Globalization (Lanham, MD.).)

by Jamal R. Nassar

Globalization and terrorism are both charged concepts; people use the terms loosely without regard for exactitude, often to further political ends. This book carefully defines these concepts, puts them in historical as well as political context, and amplifies the basics with an exploration of the way in which the dreams inspired by globalization can translate all too easily into the nightmare of terrorism. Visit... (more)

The Trials of Abu Ghraib: An Expert Witness Account of Shame and Honor

The Trials of Abu Ghraib: An Expert Witness Account of Shame and Honor

by Stjepan Gabriel Mes?trovic?

The Trials of Abu Ghraib is a real-life drama that rivals fictional plots in films and literature. Told by S.G. Mestrovic, an expert witness on three of the convicted soldiers courts-martials, this book reveals shocking new facts about the military scandal that shocked the world and disgraced the United States military. S.G. reveals that the judge, who presided over all the trials, insisted that the Army was not... (more)

The "Guardian" Guide to Careers

Whether you are a school-leaver, graduate or contemplating a career change, The Guardian Guide to Careers helps you find the perfect job. It is a comprehensive and practical guide to today's working world, packed with up-to-date information on over 200 careers in 25 different industries, from advertising to healthcare, IT to the environment. For each career sector and job role, details are given of specific entry... (more)

Guantanamo and the Abuse of Presidential Power

Guantanamo and the Abuse of Presidential Power

by Joseph Margulies

The detention system established by the Bush Administration at Guantánamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba is like no other in our nation's history. Joseph Margulies traces the development of this detention policy from its ill-conceived creation in 2002 as "the ideal interrogation chamber" to its present form, where most prisoners are held without charges in a super-maximum security prison, even though the U.S.... (more)

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His Majesty's Dragon

by Naomi Novik