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Read by the author, Alice Loxton. Biggest books to look out for in 2024 – The Guardian 'Loxton is the next big thing in history' – Dan Snow At eighteen, your life is full of of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to – unless you’ve got the plague. From a young...

Brought to you by Penguin. The Book-Makers is a celebration of 550 years of the printed book, told through the lives of eighteen extraordinary men and women who took the book in radical new directions: printers and binders, publishers and artists, paper-makers and library founders. This is a...

South of the Norman city of Caen, the twin features of the Verrieres and Bourguebus ridges were key stepping stones for the British Second Army in late July 1944. To capture this vital ground, Allied forces would have to defeat arguably the strongest German armored formation in Normandy: the I. SS-Panzerkorps "Leibstandarte." The resulting battles of late July and early August 1944 saw powerful German defensive counterattacks south of Caen inflict tremendous casualties, regain lost ground, and at times defeat Anglo-Canadian operations in detail.

Toen jij achttien werd, dacht je waarschijnlijk aan je eerste drankje of het behalen van je rijbewijs. Maar voor jongeren in de jeugdzorg is 18 jaar worden niet iets om naar uit te kijken. Het is het moment waarop hun zorg, hun vangnet en soms zelfs hun woonruimte ophouden te bestaan.Heftig? Zeker. Bij Prodeba doen we er alles aan om onze cliënten door deze periode heen te loodsen, maar we zien dagelijks dat de zogenaamde ‘harde knip’ in de jeugdhulp niet werkt. Daarom gebruiken we ons 18-jarig jubileum om verhalen te delen die gehoord moeten worden.Om ervoor te zorgen dat dit onderwerp ...

Le 18 juin 1940 : naissance de Charles de Gaulle. Naissance à Londres derrière un micro avec des mots qui promettent à la France, vaincue par les chars et les avions, la victoire par les chars et les avions. Mais la France n'est pas à l'écoute. La France est sur les routes, dans les villes surpeuplées du Sud-Ouest et du Midi, dans les camps de prisonniers. La France ne parle le 18 juin que d'un seul appel, d'un seul discours, celui que le maréchal Pétain a lancé le 17 juin pour dire qu'il fallait cesser le combat et demander l'armistice. Et la France est d'accord.

Part One Winston Churchill's superlative account of the prelude to and events of the First World War is a defining work of 20th-century history. With dramatic narrative power Churchill reconstructs the action on the Western and Eastern Fronts, the wars at sea and in the air and the advent of tanks and U-boats.

USS Intrepid's Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) was one of the U.S. Navy's highest-scoring carrier units of World War II. Despite having only one combat veteran in its roster, its aviators were credited with shooting down more than 170 planes during their eighty-one-day tour of duty, earning the squadron the nickname "Two-a-Day 18" in newspapers nationwide. How did a novice unit with a comparatively short time in theater accomplish such a feat?

No skeletons were rattling in his closet, Thomas Eagleton assured George McGovern’s political director. But only eighteen days later—after a series of damaging public revelations and feverish behind-the-scenes maneuverings—McGovern rescinded his endorsement of his Democratic vice-presidential running mate, and Eagleton withdrew from the ticket. This fascinating book is the first to uncover the full story behind Eagleton's rise and precipitous fall as a national candidate.

In the inspiring tradition of Black Hawk Down, this is the riveting real-life story of how an Australian SAS signalman's courage under fire saved more than 80 lives. It is an enthralling eyewitness account of the war on terror. Jock Wallace was pumped. It was the start of Operation Anaconda, the US-led military offensive to flush out al Qaeda and Taliban from their last stronghold in the Shahi Kot Valley in Afghanistan.

In the spring of 1918, German forces broke through Allied lines in a last-ditch attempt to overcome their enemies. To hold back this tide, inexperienced young men from France, Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada were sent into war. What was it like to be an eighteen-year-old and sent to the frontlines in the First World War? Frederick James Hodges was one of these young men and his book, Men of 18 in 1918, provides insight into the ordeals of an ordinary soldier who left Britain as a teenager but returned as a man having witnessed the full horrors of war.

Dive into the enchanting world of myths and legends with this captivating collection of public domain recordings. Each story unveils the timeless tales of heroes, mythical creatures, and ancient lore from diverse cultures around the globe. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of human imagination and storytelling. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins)

Aunque de origen alemán, tuvo una excelente formación a "la francesa". Asumió el cargo de emperatriz como sucesora de su marido Pedro III, que murió en un complot en 1762 (año que Catalina tomó el poder). Por su estrategia de política...

This collection contains: Twelve Years a Slave, Up from Slavery, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave, The Life of an American Slave (Fifty Years in Chains), The Experience of Rev. Thomas H. Jones, Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley, a Native African and a Slave, From Log Cabin to the Pulpit, and many more.

High-beam horror pulled from the darkest corners of Reddit. Real nightmares from the road—curated by drivers, for drivers. graveshift.substack.com

Hangar 18 é um podcast sobre ufologia e casos do insólito criado por Cristiano Zoucas e Fernando Ribas, dois amigos que dividem o mesmo interesse pelo assunto e discutem os mais diversos temas e casos num bate papo informal, com seriedade e descontração na medida certa. Ajude o Hangar 18 a crescer!www.apoia.se/hangar18podcast

**About the podcast:** There are nearly 400 unsolved homicides in Toledo dating back to 1950. What’s it going to take to finally solve them? Maybe a podcast. The Blade is launching a new audio series, Code: 18: Unsolved, to take a deep dive into these mysteries in an attempt to help solve them.

This is a tribute to the early heroes of Mons, who endured the hardships of forced retreats and gruelling marches under the scorching sun, propelled only by the threat of bayonet and the fear of falling prey to the Huns savage acts. They are the inspiration for my story, narrated amidst the scrutiny of countless critic eyes and a path laden with challenges. - Kate John Finzi

Dive into the Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, a monumental collection designed to provide American households with a treasure trove of exceptional reading. This series, carefully curated by editors who sought to showcase the finest works across all ages and genres, spans an impressive 45 volumes (plus a comprehensive index-guide). Each chapter not only features a selection of poems, letters, short stories, and excerpts but also includes insightful essays on the authors and subjects covered. The chapters often explore themes that connect multiple authors, organized by...

Author and historian Andrew Rawson talks about all aspects of the British Army during the Great War. Including how it was organised, army life, its tactics, the weapons and its campaigns.

Mt. Airy's own WLA Trucking Inc. brings legendary truck driver Ingrid Brown back to the road for her new weekly show "Life On 18 Wheels". You don't want to miss it! www.youtube.com/@WLALifeOn18Wheels wlainc.com