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His Last Defense
by Karen RockSemper Paratus. Always ready. Years ago, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Dylan Holt left Kodiak, Alaska, with his heart in pieces. He thought Nolee Arnauyq and her mouthwatering curves were behind him-until he's sent to rescue the crew of a capsizing boat...including Nolee. And Dylan is definitely not ready for the too-familiar way his body aches at seeing her again. Nolee's always gone after what she wanted, and to hell with the risks. Now she's a rookie ship captain taking on the deadly waters of the Bering Sea. But out on these treacherous waters, there's no way to avoid the sizzling sexual tension between them-or the dangerous pull of emotions that could leave both their hearts lost at sea...
His Lordship's Desire
by Joan WolfNapoleon's troops stand defeated and Wellington's Spanish campaign is over. Now a dedicated British soldier enters a very different hind of war: a battle for the woman he loves...The eldest son of the Earl of Standish and heir to his late father's holdings, Alexander Devize is summoned home to his duties in England. Waiting for him, he believes, is Diana Sherwood, the irrepressible beauty with whom he shared an unforgettable night of passion, a young woman he fully intends to marry. But Diana, lovelier and more headstrong than ever, has other intentions.A soldier's daughter, Diana refuses to suffer the harsh world of being a soldier's wife and plans instead her coming out in London, ignoring the memories of wild and reckless Alex. Convinced she's found the proper, stable gentleman in Robert Welbourne, she pursues her course, unaware of a treachery building around her-or of the unwavering devotion of a soldier willing to fight for all he's worth in a battle he must not lose.
His Majesty's Airship: The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine
by S.C. GwynneWhen the R101 first took to the skies, she was the largest aircraft ever to fly. What followed was a tragic finale to a tale of human folly on a grand scale. 'I loved every page of this book.' THE TIMES, BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2023 In 1929, the R101 was the largest object ever to take to the air. It was meant to dazzle the world with cutting-edge technology and awesome size. Better than a plane, more luxurious than an ocean liner, the R101 would connect the furthest reaches of the British Empire, tying together far-flung dominions at a time when imperial bonds were fraying. It was, however, not to be. The spectacular crash of the British airship R101 in 1930 changed the world of aviation forever. Most have heard of the fiery crash of the Hindenburg, a German ship that went down in New Jersey seven years later. But the story of R101 and its forty-eight victims has largely been forgotten. His Majesty&’s Airship recounts the epic narrative of the ill-fated airship and her eccentric champion, Christopher Thomson. S. C. Gwynne brings to life a lost world of aviators driven by ambition, and killed by hubris.
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg
by Louise BordenThis book is an amazing and inspirational World War II story about how one man saved the lives of many.
His One Woman (The Dilhorne Dynasty #3)
by Paula MarshallCivil war in a nation...and in a family!Jack Dilhorne was in Washington, D.C., on business just as war was being declared between the North and South. It was not the best of times to meet someone as intriguing as Marietta Hope.Marietta’s reputation preceded her: Jack expected her to be an embittered old maid. He was delightfully surprised to find her a bright, witty and goodlooking woman. But as Jack and Marietta grew closer their love came under threat from war...and from an enemy much closer to home!
His Pregnant Christmas Bride
by Olivia GatesCan a pregnant bride heal this tycoon's tormented past? Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates! Russian billionaire Ivan Konstantinov spent decades struggling with the treachery that almost destroyed him. But when Anastasia Shepherd, the only woman he's ever loved, suffers a near-fatal injury, he risks everything-even exposure to his betrayers-to save her. He intends only to heal her then walk away again, but their explosive passion can't be denied. Then she gives him the ultimate Christmas gift: she's expecting his child. Will the promise of a holiday wedding and a perfect future erase the scars of Ivan's past...or will darker secrets ruin all they hold dear?
His Rodeo Sweetheart
by Pamela BrittonLOST AND FOUND After serving in the Army, veterinarian Ethan McCall isn't sure where he belongs. So visiting Claire Reynolds's family ranch to help with her military dog rescue seems as good a place as any. Except that he can't stop thinking about the beautiful single mom. Ethan's happy to lend Claire a hand, but he can't offer his heart, as well. As far as he's concerned, it's damaged goods anyway. Claire recognizes the pain in Ethan's green eyes. With a son to raise, there's no room in her life for romance...or so she tells herself. But Claire and Ethan can't deny their attraction forever. Can two broken hearts come together to make a family whole? Or will Claire and Ethan continue to run from the thing that scares them most?
His Saving Grace: A Clean Romance (Sweet Briar Sweethearts Ser. #7)
by Janice CarterShe&’s ready to make amends…But can he forgive her past?A rash decision Grace Winters made as a teenager had tragic consequences. Now she is back in Lighthouse Cove and desperate to fix things, but Coast Guard officer Drew Spencer seems intent on spoiling her plans. As she works to change Drew&’s mind, Grace realizes she&’s falling for him—especially after Drew reveals his heartbreaking past. But she&’s not sure how he&’ll feel once she reveals hers…From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
His Secret Past
by Katie ReusSix years ago, Alexis Baptiste's world was turned upside down when Hunter Cassidy disappeared without a trace, leaving her alone and pregnant. She's finally moving on with her life when he resurfaces, just in time to rescue her from a would-be assassin. Forced to join him on the run to protect herself and her young son, Alexis is now in even more danger: danger of falling for Hunter all over again.Betrayed by rogue CIA agents after infiltrating an infamous drug cartel, former DEA agent Hunter Cassidy has spent years trying to clear his name. He's not proud of the things he's done, and knows he doesn't deserve a future with Alexis, or the son he never knew he had, but he's determined to protect them from the men who ruined his life. Convincing Alexis to trust him-and denying his feelings for her-is going to be the hardest mission he's ever faced.64,000 words
His Secret Son (The Pirelli Brothers #5)
by Stacy ConnellyThat was then... Ten years ago, getting up close and personal with Ryder Kincaid was all Lindsay Brookes wanted. The bookish senior couldn't believe it when the gorgeous Clearville High football hero finally noticed her. One magical night together was all it took to change her world. Now the single mom is coming home-to come clean with the guy she's never gotten over. Could this be their now? The stunning brunette with the shy nine-year-old kid is...Lindsay? Ryder never forgot how she gave herself to him so completely. But he's changed-a lot. And the secret Lindsay's keeping could tear them apart. With desire reigniting-and then some!-this could be Ryder's chance to step up and become the husband and father he always wanted to be...with the woman he's never stopped wanting...
His Soldier Under Siege (The Riley Code #2)
by Regan BlackA female army officer turns to a friend turned lover for protection in this romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.She’s the soldier but he’s the only one who can protect her . . . When army nurse Grace Ann Riley is framed for a heinous crime, the shell-shocked major is unsure where to turn. Enter her no-strings-attached lover Derek Sayer, who resolves to help her disprove these allegations. Derek works to exonerate Grace Ann while trying—and failing—to keep his growing feelings at bay. He’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe—even if that means risking his life.
His to Protect
by Karen RockSubject: Lt. Commander Mark Sampson Mission: Keep his eyes on the skies...despite one sexy distraction! There are things a man can never undo. For Coast Guard search and rescue pilot Mark Sampson, it was the agonizing decision that cost him a teammate-and his faith in himself. But an unbelievably sexy blonde on a secluded beach may help him forget...if only for a night. Cassie Rowe needed a distraction-and, boy, did she get one! How was she to know the brooding stranger who rocked her world was the pilot who'd left her brother to die? And now they're on the same mission. She should hate him. But she can't fight the storm of desire threatening to pull them under...
Hispanic Americans in the Civil War (Civil War Series)
by A. J. SchenkmanForgotten Fighters and Unknown ExploitsMore than twenty thousand Hispanic Americans served in the Civil War. When Cuban-born Loreta Janeta Velázquez’s husband would not allow her to join him on the battlefield, she assumed the role of First Lieutenant Harry T. Buford to be near him. Philip Bazaar, born in Chile, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous exploits during the assault of Fort Fisher. The spying efforts of Floridian Maria Dolores “Lola” Sánchez and her two sisters led to a Union defeat at the Battle of Horse Landing. Union Admiral David Farragut, of Spanish descent, was not only the navy’s first admiral, but he was also the man who uttered the famous phrase, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.” Delving into the lives of these figures and more, A.J. Schenkman uncovers this often-overlooked aspect of Civil War history.
Hispanic Representation in the Department of Defense Civilian Workforce: Trend and Barrier Analysis
by Nelson Lim Kimberly Curry Hall Abigail Haddad Miriam Matthews Bruce R. Orvis ZavislanHispanics are less represented in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian workforce than in the federal civilian workforce and the civilian labor force. This report assesses what factors might account for Hispanic underrepresentation in DoD. It includes assessments of trends in Hispanic employment and analyses of job applicant data. It also presents findings from interviews with representatives of DoD and of Hispanic-serving institutions.
Historia de Chucho el Ninfo y Los fuereños
by José Tomás de CuéllarUn volumen que reúne dos de las novelas más destacadas del gran novelista mexicano del siglo XIX, José Tomás de Cuellar. Edición a cargo de Belem Clark de Lara y Ana Laura Zavala Díaz, investigadoras del Seminario de Edición Crítica de Textos del Instituto de Investigaciones Filológicas de la UNAM y especialistas en la literatura mexicana del siglo XIX. "Chucho repugnaba la acentuación varonil y combatía en su fisonomía la venida de esas líneas que deciden el aspecto viril" En Historia de Chucho el Ninfo, José Tomás de Cuéllar evidencia las desastrosas consecuencias, morales y sociales, del deterioro de las costumbres de la sociedad de su tiempo, que producía niños como Chucho, mimados en extremo y entregados sólo al culto desmedido de la belleza y la superficialidad. Completa el volumen la novela corta Los fuereños, en la que Facundo relata, con el humor y la agudeza crítica que lo caracterizó, las peripecias y dificultades que enfrenta una familia del interior de la república en una ciudad de México en pleno proceso de modernización.
Historia de la Segunda Guerra Mundial sin mitos ni tópicos
by Israel Viana Manuel P. VillatoroLa historia de la Segunda Guerra Mundial como jamás nos la han contado, con una mirada experta y al mismo tiempo muy cercana En Historia de la Segunda Guerra Mundial sin mitos ni tópicos, Manuel P. Villatoro e Israel Viana, periodistas especializados en historia, nos acercan al conflicto más grande de todos los tiempos bajo la premisa de una pulgación fresca y amena, en la que se incluyen varias exclusivas jamás contadas, fruto de la investigación de los autores. Sin olvidar los hechos previos al enfrentamiento, ni sus largas consecuencias en el corto siglo XX, el libro ofrece una crónica de la guerra año por año, atenta a sus entresijos y al enorme sufrimiento humano que supuso. Se encontrarán aquí entrevistas con algunos de los últimos supervivientes y los acontecimientos bélicos más destacados, como la invasión de Polonia por las tropas del Tercer Reich o las asfixiantes batallas marítimas en el interior de los submarinos, pero también aparecerán pinceladas sobre detalles como el funcionamiento del Panzer, las obsesiones eróticas de Hitler y Mussolini, el desempeño de las mujeresespías en el frente o el desesperado encargo hecho por el Kremlin a Dmitri Shostakóvich de estrenar su Sinfonía n.º 7, con una orquesta diezmada, en la ciudad sitiada de Leningrado. Villatoro y Viana, dos colosos del periodismo, nos ofrecen una historia a escala humana, inteligente y ágil, capaz de desvelar la realidad política y personal de un pasado que no deja de ser noticia. Sobre el volumen: desconocidos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial».
Historias asombrosas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Historia Incógnita)
by Jesús Hernández MartínezUna ingeniosa recopilación de hechos y episodios históricos poco conocidos, que marcaron el día a día de este convulso periodo histórico, pero que han quedado fuera de los grandes libros de historia
Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific (Historic Battles for Kids)
by Carla MooneyAn up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12Help kids learn all about World War II—right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat.Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:15 key conflicts—Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete.Battlefield basics—Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake.Closer looks—Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more.Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!
Historic Fort York, 1793-1993
by Carl Benn Henry N.R. JackmanFearing an American invasion of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe had Fort York built in 1793 as an emergency defensive measure. That act became the first step in the founding of modern Toronto. Twenty years later, the Fort was the scene of the bloody Battle of York in which the famous American explorer, Zebulon Pike, died leading U.S. forces against the Fort’s outnumbered Canadian, British and Aboriginal defenders. The Americans won this battle – their first major victory in the War of 1812 – and torched the province’s public buildings during a six-day occupation. A year later, British forces retaliated by capturing Washington and burning its government buildings, including the White House. Rebuilt in time to drive off another American attack in 1814, Fort York was maintained through the 1880s to guard against internal unrest and potential American annexation. Even after its defences became obsolete, Fort York continued to serve as barracks and training grounds for the Toronto garrison until the 1930s, when it reopened as a historic site museum. In this book, Carl Benn explores the dramatic roles Fort York played in the frontier war of the 1790s, the birth of Toronto, the War of 1812, the Rebellion of 1837 and the defence of Canada during the American Civil War, and describes how Toronto’s most important heritage site came to be preserved as a tangible link to Canada’s turbulent military past.
Historic Houses of New Jersey: [Illustrated Edition]
by W. Jay MillsOne of the standard works on notable early houses in the state.“UNTIL now the State possessing the most inexhaustible supply of colonial, Revolutionary, and republican souvenirs has been almost neglected. Indeed, few of the original thirteen States can be compared with New Jersey in the number and importance of its landmarks. Her society, too, was as intellectual as that which sprang from the rocks of Puritanism, and it formed a brilliant pageant, rivalling the glittering line of the cavaliers. There is scarcely an acre of soil in the northern part of the State not once pressed by the foot of the Revolutionary soldier, and there are few of the many hundreds of dwellings which have survived the march of a century that did not shelter at one time or another some of the heroes of ‘76, or the colonial dames and daughters who played scarcely less potent parts in the drama of our struggle for freedom. This is the only book to tell the true story of the old houses of New Jersey, and such a record possesses deep significance for every American, as it has much more than a local or State interest.Of the glowing and passionate pictures of early days little more than the frames and the sentiment lingering about them now remain. It has been the author’s pleasure to fill in the frames with the portraits and the scenes that history and tradition, as contained in family recollection, in unpublished letters, and in local records suggest. Anecdote and gossip have supplied him with many a side-light on the great figures and their stirring times, and their chronicler will be satisfied if his story shall make more real the facts with which fancy delights to play.”
Historic Ship Models: of the seventeenth & eighteenth centuries in the Kriegstein Collection
by Arnold Kriegstein Henry KriegsteinIn terms of quality, historical significance and sheer numbers, the Kriegstein family’s ship model collection in the United States is the finest in private hands anywhere in the world. Principally made up of official 17th- and 18th-century models in the Admiralty or Navy Board style, the collection is unrivalled by any museum outside the British national collection at Greenwich. As the models are not on public display, this book fills the need for a detailed catalogue and visual reference with superb colour photos of all the models, both overall portraits and multiple close-ups. Apart from lengthy descriptions of these magnificent artefacts, space is devoted to how they were identified, and the valuable research done by Arnold and Henry Kriegstein, the identical twins whose shared passion brought this all together. Beyond the technicalities of the ships, the story has a human dimension in the brothers’ adventures in pursuit of every model and their dogged determination to secure them against official obstruction and dubious antiques-trade practices. This is an entirely new and revised edition of Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Ship Models first published in 2007, now expanded to include the additions to the collection since that date.
Historical Dreadnoughts: Arthur Marder, Stephen Roskill and Battles for Naval History
by Barry GoughThis is the story of the remarkable, intersecting careers of the two greatest writers on British naval history in the twentieth century the American professor Arthur Marder, son of immigrant Russian Jews, and Captain Stephen Roskill, who knew the Royal Navy from the inside. Between them, these contrasting characters were to peel back the lid of historical secrecy that surrounded the maritime aspects of the two world wars, based on the privileged access to official papers they both achieved through different channels.Initially their mutual interests led to a degree of friendly rivalry, but this was to deteriorate into a stormy academic feud fought out in newspaper columns and the footnotes of their books much to the bemusement (and sometimes amusement) of the naval history community. Out of it, surprisingly, emerged some of the best historical writing on naval themes, and a central contribution of this book is to reveal the process by which the two historians produced their literary masterpieces.Anyone who has read Marders From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow or Roskills The War at Sea and they were both bestsellers in their day will be entertained and enlightened by this story of the men A J P Taylor called our historical dreadnoughts.This is the story of the remarkable, intersecting careers of the two greatest writers on British naval history in the twentieth century the American professor Arthur Marder, son of immigrant Russian Jews, and Captain Stephen Roskill, who knew the Royal Navy from the inside. Between them, these contrasting characters were to peel back the lid of historical secrecy that surrounded the maritime aspects of the two world wars, based on the privileged access to official papers they both achieved through different channels.Initially their mutual interests led to a degree of friendly rivalry, but this was to deteriorate into a stormy academic feud fought out in newspaper columns and the footnotes of their books much to the bemusement (and sometimes amusement) of the naval history community. Out of it, surprisingly, emerged some of the best historical writing on naval themes, and a central contribution of this book is to reveal the process by which the two historians produced their literary masterpieces.Anyone who has read Marders From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow or Roskills The War at Sea and they were both bestsellers in their day will be entertained and enlightened by this story of the men A J P Taylor called our historical dreadnoughts.
Historical Record of The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, 1958–2018
by Colonel J. R. CawthorneThe Gurkha Army Service Corps, the predecessor of The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, was raised in Singapore in 1958 ten years after the transfer of Gurkha regiments from the Indian Army to the British Army and towards the end of the Malayan Emergency. Within four years of being formed, it was committed to continuous operations in Brunei and Borneo during Confrontation with Indonesia between 1962-66. It was also redesignated the Gurkha Transport Regiment in 1965 to reflect changes to the Army’s logistic structure. Between 1966-71, the Regiment was substantially reduced in size, along with the rest of The Brigade of Gurkhas, as Britain withdrew its forces from East of Suez. Concentrated in Hong Kong, the Regiment provided transport support to the Garrison for the next 20 years. In 1991, a composite squadron was sent to reinforce British Forces in the Gulf War after which, in preparation for the handback of Hong Kong to China, the Regiment moved to and became permanently stationed in the UK. In recognition of its past services, it was granted the royal title ‘The Queen’s Own Gurkha Transport Regiment’ in 1992. The following two decades saw it undertake multiple operational tours to the Balkans, Iraq, Cyprus and Afghanistan as well as providing humanitarian assistance to the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone. It also expanded both its role, to incorporate supply and catering, and size, which led in 2001 to it being redesignated to its current title ‘The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment’. This history records the events and activities of the Regiment during its first 60 years of service to the Crown. While of wider interest to military historians, it is principally written for members of the Regiment, past, present and future.
Historical Simulation and Wargames: The Hexagon and the Sword
by Riccardo MasiniThis book is a comprehensive study on analog historical simulation games, exploring both their theoretical concepts and practical solutions. It considers the various ways used by simulation games to depict the different dynamics of historical events and analyzes how commercial analog miniature and board wargames can become valuable tools for historical research and provide a more modern and captivating interpretation of past events.The nature of “simulation” is discussed, exposing its differences with other forms of ludic activity, both analog and digital, as well as intellectual speculation. Many of the most common game mechanics are analyzed in depth and in their practical use, to answer whether “reconstructive” simulations dedicated to historical episodes can provide valuable, reliable and useful insights for researchers. It critically examines the challenges presented to game designers that look to produce an accurate (even if not necessarily complex) simulation of historical events.The book will be of great interest to those curious about the potential applications of such a powerful research and experimental tool for historical, sociologic and anthropologic research, as well as wargaming and board gaming enthusiasts looking to gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of historical simulations.
Historical Summary Of The Battle At Dong Ap Bia (Hamburger Hill), 10-20 May 1969
by AnonIncludes 14 maps and diagrams.The battle at Dong Ap Bia (Hamburger Hill) occurred during Operation APACHE SNOW, a XXIV Corps directed operation in the Northern Ashau Valley. This operation was initiated on 10 May 1969 with the specific purpose of destroying North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC) forces believed to be grouping in the Ashau Valley, blocking enemy routes of egress into Laos, interdicting enemy lines of communication and locating and destroying known enemy caches. Allied forces participating in the operation consisted of elements of the 101st Airborne Division, 3d Marine Division, and the 1st ARVN Division. Table of contents includes a background, the Battle at Dong Ap Bia (fire support, enemy losses, and U.S. casualties summaries), consideration of allegations by Senator Stephen M. Young, and a draft insert for congressional record.