The Second World War lasted for 2,174 days and claimed the lives of over 50 million people. Why did it take the course that it did? Why did the Axis lose? And could they, with a different strategy, have won? This book tells the story of the war - and those who fought it.
An epic tale of the path to power of Vladimir Putin, emerging from obscurity to become one of the world's most conflicted and important leaders.
The autobiography of a Navy SEAL. The firsthand account of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden
This first-person account details the planning and execution of the raid that led to Osama bin Laden's death, offering an unprecedented look inside the elite SEAL Team Six. The narrative immerses readers in the experiences of the twenty-four-man team as they prepare for this pivotal mission. From the harrowing crash of a Black Hawk helicopter to the moment the target was confirmed dead, the account unfolds with gripping, minute-by-minute precision. Team leader Mark Owen takes readers behind enemy lines, providing an insider's perspective on one of the most remarkable military operations in history. Critics have praised the book for its cinematic quality, capturing the intensity of the raid as if readers were alongside the SEALs in the helicopter. Mark Owen, a former member of SEAL Team Six, brings his extensive experience, having participated in numerous missions globally, including the high-profile rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in 2009. On May 1, 2011, he was a key figure in Operation Neptune Spear, witnessing bin Laden's demise firsthand. For security reasons, Owen's name and those of his fellow SEALs have been altered. Co-author Kevin Maurer has spent years covering special operations, embedding with forces in various conflict zones and authoring multiple books on the subject.
Presents an account of day-to-day life in a medieval French village. Using records gathered by the Catholic Church in its pursuit of heretics, this book shows the lives of a cast of village characters.
1912, Shanghái. Violeta es la hija adolescente de Lulú, una estadounidense propietaria de la mejor casa de cortesanas de la ciudad. Siempre a caballo entre dos mundos, y viendo como Lulú evita hablar del pasado, Violeta no acaba de encontrar su lugar, y está convencida de que su madre no la quiere. Pero antes de que puedan arreglar sus diferencias ambas serán víctimas de un engaño que las separará, llevando a Lulú de vuelta a San Francisco y convirtiendo a Violeta en cortesana. Años después, y como si el destino fuera una condena a la que no pueden escapar, Violeta sufrirá también los reveses de la suerte, y se dará cuenta de que su única oportunidad de encontrar la felicidad pasa por enfrentarse al pasado, compartir sus secretos y profundizar en la compleja relación entre madres e hijas.
Persoonlijk verslag in dagboek door de Zuid-Afrikaanse schrijfster van haar bedevaart naar Mekka.
Twee Italiaanse vrienden ontdekken in hun geboortestreek rotstekeningen die lijken op die van de Inca's in Peru.
