This author is celebrated for their keen insight into human nature and the complexities of relationships. Their works are known for their atmospheric quality and ability to draw readers into deep emotional landscapes. With a feel for detail and masterful command of language, they explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Their writing is compelling and thought-provoking, making them a significant voice in contemporary literature.
One 'alone, but not lonely' boy's triumph over adversity, motivated by his dream of becoming a professional footballer and a longing for truth and connection. Peter Street is an autistic writer/poet, diagnosed epileptic at 15 and autistic, fifty years later, at the age of 66.
This exciting on-going series covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II and charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare and valuable photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. Stukas Over the Mediterranean examines the role of German and Italian Ju 87s in diverse campaigns such as the attack on Yugoslavia, the battle for Crete and operations by the night flying squadrons.
Banking on its successful series of pre -- World War II Helldiver biplanes, Curtiss introduced a prototype of its first monoplane dive-bomber in 1940 -- the SB2C Helldiver. When serious design flaws sent the SB2C back to the drawing board, it took Curtiss two years to roll out the first production model. Neither pilots nor carrier skippers took a shine to the plane, however, and it earned the nickname "The Beast". After investigating Helldiver production, the Truman Committee turned in a scathing report. This history of the infamous Helldiver examines the design and evolution of the divebomber, as well as its failure as both a prototype and actual combat aircraft. A collection of 200 rare black-and-white photographs help chronicle the plane that signalled the beginning of the end for Curtiss.
Describes the Vultee Vengeance dive bomber, its development in the United States, and its use in World War II, chiefly by the British and the Australians
Epiphanius, Bishop of Constantia on Cyprus from 367 to 403 CE, was incredibly influential in the last decades of the fourth century. Whereas his major surviving text—the Panarion, an encyclopedia of heresies—is studied for lost sources, Epiphanius himself is often dismissed as an anti-intellectual eccentric, a marginal figure of late antiquity. In this book, Andrew S. Jacobs moves Epiphanius from the margin back toward the center and proposes we view major cultural themes of late antiquity in a new light altogether. Through an examination of the key cultural concepts of celebrity, conversion, discipline, scripture, and salvation, Jacobs shifts our understanding of late antiquity from a transformational period open to new ideas and peoples toward a Christian Empire that posited a troubling, but ever-present, otherness at the center of its cultural production.
This book is here to give us all the side eye, showcasing our friends from the animal kingdom at their very sassiest.
The only thing more likely to put a smile on your face than a cute animal is a tiny cute animal. Science has proved that smiling not only gives your mood a boost but helps your body release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits—including literally lengthening your lifespan. That’s right. By harnessing the incredible life-improving powers of adorable, tiny animals, this book will help you live longer. Featuring pint-sized pigs, teensy kittens, miniature bunnies, and the smallest, cutest creatures out there, we’ve compiled this collection for whenever you need a pick-me-up.
A book brimming with noodle recipes, inspired by the best dishes from Asia's kitchens.
Best friends of the animal kingdom to brighten your day.
