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D-Day Plus One: Shot Down and on the Run in France
by Frank Holland Adam WilkinsA World War II RAF veteran tells the dramatic story of D-Day, his survival after being shot down by the Germans, and his journey back to Allied lines. The day after D-Day, the most momentous day of the Second World War, Frank Holland was an RAF pilot whose Typhoon aircraft had just been hit by German antiaircraft fire during a low flying attack on a marshaling yard in Normandy. He managed to take the aircraft up to 1200 feet but then the engine went dead and his Typhoon soon began heading towards the earth at an accelerating and frightening speed. Struggling frantically, he just barely got free of the cockpit and baled out four or five seconds before the crash. His parachute didn&’t open but he fell into a wood, crashing through the branches of an oak to dangle precariously fifteen feet up. Breathing hard, he experienced a few seconds of relief at survival. But then he realized German troops would be swarming around within minutes. He had to get away, and fast . . . So begins Frank&’s tremendous adventure as he evaded capture for months, sometimes by barely a whisker, to make it back home to the city of his birth, Cambridge. A riveting true story told in a masterly fashion.
D-Day to Victory
by Trevor Greenwood'Survival now seems more a matter of luck than anything. We are being fired at in the tanks . . . machine-gunned from the air, shelled by artillery, mortared, sniped at, machine-gunned by ground forces . . . and then there are the countless mines and booby traps left behind by Jerry. Hells bells! Poor little C Squadron!' Tank Commander Sgt Trevor Greenwood of C Squadron, the 9th Royal Tank Regiment, sailed for France in June 1944 as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. From D-Day until April 1945, he kept a daily diary of his experiences of the final push through France and into Germany, often writing in secret and in terrible conditions. Under fire, outgunned and facing near-starvation, he never loses his moral compass or his sense of humour - finding time to brew tea and maintain morale with characterful British reserve. His astonishing diary has left us a unique record of the war in Europe from the rarely-seen perspective of an ordinary soldier. The War Diaries series, produced in association with Imperial War Museums, brings fascinating new perspectives to famous conflicts as experienced by ordinary people thrown into extraordinary circumstances.
D-Days in the Pacific With the US Coastguard: The Story of Lucky Thirteen
by Ken WileyAn award-winning, personal account of US amphibious operations in WWII by a veteran Coast Guardsman—illustrated with photographs and drawings.During World War II, Ken Wiley was a Coast Guardsman on an attack transport in the Pacific. In this work of historical memoir, Wiley relates the complex and often nerve-wracking story of how the United States projected its power across six thousand miles of ocean. Each invasion was a swirl of moving parts, from frogmen to fire support, transport mother ships to attack transports. In this vivid account, Wiley “brings the reader close to the experiences of another band of brothers,” from the camaraderie of young men facing unimaginable circumstances to the last terrifying stage when courageous soldiers stormed the beaches (Military Illustrated).Wiley participated in the campaigns for the Marshall Islands, the Marianas, the Philippines, and Okinawa. He recounts each with a precise eye for detail, relating numerous aspects of landing craft operations, such as ferrying wounded, that are often overlooked.Winner of the 2008 Foundation for Coast Guard History Book Award.
D. L. Moody: The Greatest Evangelist of the Nineteenth Century
by Faith Coxe BaileyD. L. Moody dared to take up a challenge and see what God could do with a life totally committed to Him. Here is the story of the greatest American evangelist of the 1800's and the founder of the Moody Bible Institute.
D. L. Moody: The Greatest Evangelist of the Nineteenth Century (Golden Oldies)
by Faith Coxe BaileyD.L. Moody's reaction was quick and to the point. "No! A thousand times no! I have no intentions of standing off here in New York City and approving something I know so little about. But I'll think it over, Emeline. Then one of these days, I'll come out to Chicago and we can talk some more about it."Moody's initial reaction to that "something" was to change through God's leading. That "something" is now the world-renowned Moody Bible Institute, which trains hundreds of men and women each year to understand and use the Scriptures.D.L. Moody dared to take up a challenge and see what God could do with a life totally committed to Him. Here is the story of the greatest American evangelist of the 1800s and the founder of the Moody Bible Institute.
D. L. Moody: The Greatest Evangelist of the Nineteenth Century (Golden Oldies)
by Faith Coxe BaileyD.L. Moody's reaction was quick and to the point. "No! A thousand times no! I have no intentions of standing off here in New York City and approving something I know so little about. But I'll think it over, Emeline. Then one of these days, I'll come out to Chicago and we can talk some more about it."Moody's initial reaction to that "something" was to change through God's leading. That "something" is now the world-renowned Moody Bible Institute, which trains hundreds of men and women each year to understand and use the Scriptures.D.L. Moody dared to take up a challenge and see what God could do with a life totally committed to Him. Here is the story of the greatest American evangelist of the 1800s and the founder of the Moody Bible Institute.
D. L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger
by Faith Coxe BaileyIn an exciting novel form, D. L. Moody: God&’s Bold Messenger tells the incredible story of one of the greatest evangelists of the nineteenth century. Deeply committed to the gospel and devoted to bringing the love of God to bear on the lives of young and old, Moody preached across America and throughout Europe. Faith Coxe Bailey brings alive the story of the bigger-than-life man who was a servant to poor communities and whose preaching and vision have an ongoing influence in the lives of many. Though his formal education ended after fifth grade, Moody became a champion of education, starting three schools, including Moody Bible Institute. From reaching out to lost children, to training women, to bridging the gap between denominations, Moody is a hero of the faith with whom all should be well acquainted. You will be encouraged by the faithful and adventurous life of Dwight Lyman Moody. D. L. Moody dared to take up a challenge and see what God could do with a life totally committed to Him. Bailey brings to color the story of God&’s Bold Messenger.
D. L. Moody
by Kevin BelmonteA plainspoken follower of Jesus, Dwight L. Moody embodies passionate,unflinching obedience to God. It's 1860, the eve of America's Gilded Age. A manin a gray, woolen suit stands in a dilapidated building in Chicago's "LittleHell," a slum forgotten by the world. He is surrounded by grimy children,attentive and watchful in this makeshift school Moody established just forthem.They are waiting for Abraham Lincoln to speak. Why America'sgreatest president and one of America's most celebrated spiritual giants areamong the poorest of the poor is just the beginning of D.L. Moody, a biography with a novel-like narrative style thatunveils the eternal power one life can have.This book reintroduces the unlikely accomplishments of a mandesperate to obey God's call and shows how one committed heart can impact thekingdom of God and the spiritual heritage of a nation.We learn about life through the lives of others. Their experiences,their trials, their adventures become our schools, our chapels, ourplaygrounds. Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas NelsonPublishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church throughprose as accessible and concise as it is personal and engaging. Some arefamiliar faces. Others are unexpected guests. Whether the person is D.L. Moody,Sergeant York, Saint Nicholas, John Bunyan, or William F. Buckley, we are nowliving in the world that they created and understand both it and ourselvesbetter in the light of their lives. Their relationships, struggles, prayers, anddesires uniquely illuminate our shared experience.
D.L. Moody - A Life: Innovator, Evangelist, World Changer
by Kevin BelmonteHe burst upon the fusty corridors of Victorian spirituality like a breath of fresh air, regaling the prime minister with his sense of humor, and touching the lives of seven presidents. Who was this man? A sterling philanthropist and educator, D. L. Moody was also the finest evangelist in the nineteenth century—bringing the transformative message of the gospel before 100 million people on both sides of the Atlantic in an age long before radio and television. Thousands of underprivileged young people were educated in the schools he established. Before The Civil War, he went to a place no one else would: the slums of Chicago called Little Hell. The mission he started there, in an abandoned saloon, in time drew children in the hundreds, and prompt a visit from president-elect. Abraham Lincoln in 1860.But all this is just to begin to tell the life of D.L. Moody. Drawing on the best, most recent scholarship, D. L. Moody – A Life chronicles the incredible journey of one of the great souls of history.
D.L. Moody - A Life: Innovator, Evangelist, World Changer
by Kevin BelmonteHe burst upon the fusty corridors of Victorian spirituality like a breath of fresh air, regaling the prime minister with his sense of humor, and touching the lives of seven presidents. Who was this man? A sterling philanthropist and educator, D. L. Moody was also the finest evangelist in the nineteenth century—bringing the transformative message of the gospel before 100 million people on both sides of the Atlantic in an age long before radio and television. Thousands of underprivileged young people were educated in the schools he established. Before The Civil War, he went to a place no one else would: the slums of Chicago called Little Hell. The mission he started there, in an abandoned saloon, in time drew children in the hundreds, and prompt a visit from president-elect. Abraham Lincoln in 1860.But all this is just to begin to tell the life of D.L. Moody. Drawing on the best, most recent scholarship, D. L. Moody – A Life chronicles the incredible journey of one of the great souls of history.
D. O. DOUBLE G: The Og Since 1993 (The\little Book Of... Ser.)
by Orange Hippo!America's Original Gangsta. Snoop Doggy Dogg fired up the burgeoning U.S. rap scene in 1993 with his outstanding debut, Doggystyle. It not only revolutionised a genre, it also put West Coast ganstas at the top of the charts for the first time ever. With producer Dr Dre, Snoop lit the spark for many other famous rappers to find fame and built a global apparel empire and brand that now branches out into multiple bestselling products, all available on his online 'Snoopermarket'.This little guide is the pick-me-up every Snoop fan deserves. With more than 175 whip smart wisecracks from America's highest pop culture power, The Little Guide to Snoop Dogg is the best way to celebrate 30 years of Doggystyle without putting your back out.'I felt like I was out of pocket. I apologised to him, and let him know and I'm just bettering myself. I make mistakes. I ain't perfect. I'm Snoop Dogg.'
D. O. DOUBLE G: The Og Since 1993 (The\little Book Of... Ser.)
by Orange Hippo!America's Original Gangsta. Snoop Doggy Dogg fired up the burgeoning U.S. rap scene in 1993 with his outstanding debut, Doggystyle. It not only revolutionised a genre, it also put West Coast ganstas at the top of the charts for the first time ever. With producer Dr Dre, Snoop lit the spark for many other famous rappers to find fame and built a global apparel empire and brand that now branches out into multiple bestselling products, all available on his online 'Snoopermarket'.This little guide is the pick-me-up every Snoop fan deserves. With more than 175 whip smart wisecracks from America's highest pop culture power, The Little Guide to Snoop Dogg is the best way to celebrate 30 years of Doggystyle without putting your back out.'I felt like I was out of pocket. I apologised to him, and let him know and I'm just bettering myself. I make mistakes. I ain't perfect. I'm Snoop Dogg.'
D.V.
by Diana Vreeland“An evening with D.V. is almost as marvelous as an evening with D.V. [herself]—same magic, same spontaneity and, above all, never a boring moment.”—Bill BlassD.V. is the mesmerizing autobiography of one of the 20th century’s greatest fashion icons, Diana Vreeland, the one-time fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar and editor-in-chief of Vogue, whose incomparable style-sense, genius, and flair helped define the world of haute couture for fifty years. The incomparable D.V. proves herself a brilliant raconteur as she carries the reader along on her whirlwind life—from English palaces to the nightclubs of Paris in the 1930s to the heart of New York high society, hobnobbing with everyone who was anyone, from Queen Mary to Clark Gable to Coco Chanel.
D. V. Gundappa
by G. Venkatasubbaiah S. G. Mysore MathLife and works of D.V. Gundappa. English translation by S.G. Mysore Math of G. Venkatasubbaiah's monograph in Kannada.
D. W. Griffith: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series)
by D. W. GriffithD. W. Griffith (1875–1948) is one of the most influential figures in the history of the motion picture. As director of The Birth of a Nation, he is also one of the most controversial. He raised the cinema to a new level of art, entertainment, and innovation, and at the same time he illustrated, for the first time, its potential to influence an audience and propagandize a cause. Collected together here are virtually all of the “interviews” given by D. W. Griffith from the first in 1914 to the last in 1948. Some of the interviews concentrate on specific films, including The Birth of a Nation, Intolerance, and, most substantially, Hearts of the World, while others provide the director with an opportunity to expound on topics of personal interest, including the importance of proper exhibition of his and other’s films, and his search for truth and beauty on screen. The interviews are taken from many sources, including leading newspapers, trade papers, and fan magazines. They are often marked by humor and by a desire to please the interviewer and thus the reader. Griffith may not have been particularly enthusiastic about giving interviews, but he seems always determined to put on a good show. Ultimately, D. W. Griffith: Interviews provides the reader with a unique insight into the mind and filmmaking techniques of a director whose work and philosophy is as relevant today as it was when he was at the height of his fame in the 1910s and 1920s.
Da Baddest
by TrinaThe award-winning, platinum selling rapper, songwriter, and television personality shares her unforgettable story of coming of age in Miami, her inevitable rise to stardom, and her enduring legacy as a Hip-Hop Icon.Growing up in the Liberty City area of Miami, Florida, Katrina &“Trina&” Taylor spent her childhood feeling relatively sheltered by her mother and stepfather. Trina and her mother had an unbreakable bond and Liberty City felt like a playground made just for her. And even at a young age, Trina knew what she wanted: to be a powerful, successful, and magnetic woman, a woman who was entirely self-reliant and independent. She dreamed of becoming a dancer, sexy and sparkling in the background of rap music videos she saw being filmed around Liberty City. Little did she know, she&’d eventually be the star of the videos, and a founding Queen of rap. In Da Baddest, Trina&’s voice is, as always, powerful, insightful, witty, and provocative, while also showcasing her vulnerability and deep love for her family, home, and music. This evocative look into Trina&’s upbringing and life as a rap icon proves why she is the blueprint, how she helped pave the way for the future of female rappers and hip-hop artists, and why no one but her can hold the title of &“The Baddest B*tch.&”
Da Nang Diary: A Forward Air Controller's Gunsight View of Flying with SOG
by Tom Yarborough&“[An] intimate account of a Forward Air Controller working with the Special Forces on their secret operations in South Vietnam and Laos . . . Don&’t miss it!&” (John Prados, author of Storm Over Leyte). Originally published in 1991, this classic work has now been revised and updated with additional photos. It is the story of how, in Vietnam, an elite group of Air Force pilots fought a secret air war in Cessna 0-2 and OV-10 Bronco prop planes—flying as low as they could get. The eyes and ears of the fast-moving jets who rained death and destruction down on enemy positions, the forward air controller made an art form out of an air strike—knowing the targets, knowing where friendly troops were, and reacting with split-second, life-and-death decisions as a battle unfolded. The expertise of the low, slow FACs, as well as the hazard attendant to their role, made for a unique bird&’s-eye perspective on how the entire war in Vietnam unfolded. For Tom Yarborough, who logged 1,500 hours of combat flying time, the risk was constant, intense, and electrifying. A member of the super-secret &“Prairie Fire&” unit, Yarborough became one of the most frequently shot-up pilots flying out of Da Nang—engaging in a series of dangerous secret missions in Laos. In this work, the reader flies in the cockpit alongside Yarborough in his adrenaline-pumping chronicle of heroism, danger, and wartime brotherhood. From the rescuing of downed pilots to taking out enemy positions, to the most harrowing extended missions directly overhead of the NVA, here is the dedication, courage and skill of the fliers who took the war into the enemy&’s backyard.
Da traditore a eroe: Il falsario di Vermeer che ha imbrogliato gli Olandesi e i Nazisti
by Lázaro DroznesL'incredibile storia di Han van Meegeren, il pittore olandese che ha prodotto i falsi di Vermeer, ha ingannato gli stessi olandesi, ne ha venduto uno a Herman Goering e alla fine ha dovuto confessare il suo crimine per salvarsi dalla pena di morte, accusato di alto tradimento. Dopo il processo è diventato un eroe nazionale per aver imbrogliato i nazisti. Queste confessioni furono un terremoto nella comunità pittorica dell'Olanda e del mondo intero, poiché le sue falsificazioni erano state accettate all'unanimità e, una di esse, il "Cristo in Emmaus", fu considerata il miglior Vermeer di tutte. Questa finzione, basata su eventi reali, ci porta a riflettere sul concetto di autenticità nell'arte e sulla validità dei concetti tradizionali di verità e bellezza: un dipinto non è più bello quando viene scoperto come falso? Perché le persone perdono interesse per un'opera d'arte se non è autentica? Perché la natura umana non ci permette di godere dell'estetica di un falso Vermeer che ci piaceva prima di scoprire che fosse un falso? Il business dell'arte è una bufala?
Da Vinci est amoureux
by Margarita Delva Lázaro DroznesLéonard de Vinci reçoit Mona Lisa Ghirardini dans son atelier à Florence pour faire un portrait commandé par son mari. Da Vinci conserve ce tableau en sa possession, ne le rend jamais au client et le prend avec lui dans tous ses mouvements jusqu'à la fin de sa vie. Ce fut une longue idylle avec la femme idéale qui a prolongé le reste de sa vie à travers plus de 20 ans de retouches permanentes. C’est une fiction dramatique qui recrée la relation de Leonardo avec Mona Lisa, son assistant Salai et avec la Nature dans sa recherche de la vérité et de la beauté. La peinture continue à captiver l'humanité toute entière après plusieurs siècles et on se pose les mêmes questions que se posaient Da Vinci lui-même: Pourquoi Mona Lisa sourit-elle? Quel mystère se cache derrière cette femme? Quel mystère se cache les femmes? Comme disait le Grand Leonardo: "la beauté est la vérité et la vérité est la beauté". Cet oeuvre tente de pénétrer ces mystères qui inculquent toute l'œuvre de Da Vinci.
Da Vinci (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)
by Mike VeneziaA simple biography of Leonardo de Vinci for younger readers
Da Vinci in Love: The Endless Love Story Between Leonardo Da Vinci And Mona Lisa
by Lazaro DroznesLeonardo heißt Mona Lisa Ghirardini in seinem Maleratelier im Herzen von Florenz willkommen, um ein Porträt zu malen, das nie an den Besitzer geliefert werden sollte. Da Vinci behielt das Gemälde, retuschierte es in regelmäßigen Abständen und begann eine lange, mehr als 20 Jahre andauernde Liebesbeziehung zu der perfekten Frau. Das Porträt begleitete Leonardo auf all seinen Reisen und zog mehrere Male mit ihm um. Dieses dramatische Werk bildet die Beziehung von Leonardo zur Gioconda, zu seinem Assistenten Salai und zur Welt im Allgemeinen nach. Es zeigt seine unnachgiebige Suche nach Schönheit und Wahrheit. Das Porträt fesselt auch Jahrhunderte nach seiner Entstehung noch die Menschheit und stellt die gleichen Fragen an den Betrachter, die auch Da Vinci selber sich gestellt hat: Warum lacht die Gioconda? Welches Geheimnis verbirgt die Mona Lisa? Wieso spiegelt ein Lächeln die Seele wider? Wie ist das eigentliche Wesen der göttlichen Schönheit? Die Geheimnisse von La Gioconda veranschaulichen sinnbildlich die Geheimnisse des Lebens und der Weiblichkeit.
Da Vinci's Ghost: Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image
by Toby LesterIn Da Vinci's Ghost, critically acclaimed historian Toby Lester tells the story of the world’s most iconic image, the Vitruvian Man, and sheds surprising new light on the artistry and scholarship of Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s most fascinating figures.Deftly weaving together art, architecture, history, theology, and much else, Da Vinci's Ghost is a first-rate intellectual enchantment.”—Charles Mann, author of 1493 Da Vinci didn’t summon Vitruvian Man out of thin air. He was inspired by the idea originally formulated by the Roman architect Vitruvius, who suggested that the human body could be made to fit inside a circle, long associated with the divine, and a square, related to the earthly and secular. To place a man inside those shapes was to imply that the human body could indeed be a blueprint for the workings of the universe. Da Vinci elevated Vitruvius’ idea to exhilarating heights when he set out to do something unprecedented, if the human body truly reflected the cosmos, he reasoned, then studying its anatomy more thoroughly than had ever been attempted before—peering deep into body and soul—might grant him an almost godlike perspective on the makeup of the world. Written with the same narrative flair and intellectual sweep as Lester’s award-winning first book, the “almost unbearably thrilling” (Simon Winchester) Fourth Part of the World, and beautifully illustrated with Da Vinci's drawings, Da Vinci’s Ghost follows Da Vinci on his journey to understanding the secrets of the Vitruvian man. It captures a pivotal time in Western history when the Middle Ages were giving way to the Renaissance, when art, science, and philosophy were rapidly converging, and when it seemed possible that a single human being might embody—and even understand—the nature of the universe.
Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci (Time Warp Trio #14)
by Jon ScieszkaDid you know that Leonardo da Vinci also invented an early version of a helicopter and a tank, and that he planned to execute the Time Warp Trio for spying on his inventions? Now it's going to take more bright ideas to get the guys safely back home...
Dabo's Dynasty: Clemson's Rise to College Football Supremacy (Sports)
by Larry WilliamsFrom the beginning of the season, Dabo Swinney's rallying cry was "joy." Each week for opponents, though, was another joyless occasion against a big orange machine that found its high gear midseason. The results shook the foundation of college football. In 2015 and 2016, the Tigers needed to bring their own guts to achieve great things. In Swinney's tenth season, they brought their own sledgehammers. Larry Williams, who has covered Clemson and Swinney since 2004, unearths revealing anecdotes from Dabo's tenure and shares how a season dominated by Alabama hype ended up overwhelmed by a Clemson tide.
Dabo's Dynasty: Clemson's Rise to College Football Supremacy (Sports)
by Larry Williams Tom RinaldiFrom the beginning of the season, Dabo Swinney's rallying cry was "joy." Each week for opponents, though, was another joyless occasion against a big orange machine that found its high gear midseason. The results shook the foundation of college football. In 2015 and 2016, the Tigers needed to bring their own guts to achieve great things. In Swinney's tenth season, they brought their own sledgehammers. Larry Williams, who has covered Clemson and Swinney since 2004, unearths revealing anecdotes from Dabo's tenure and shares how a season dominated by Alabama hype ended up overwhelmed by a Clemson tide.