Michael Kramer
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A historical fiction novel which is heavily based upon fact. Adalhard, the ghost of a Germanic warrior writes the text and takes you through history including, the geographical limits of Germania at the times of Augusts and Julius Caesar, the first meetings of Germanic tribes and Romans, How Rome tried to conquer the Germanic tribes, the battle of the Teutoburg Forest in which Rome lost three (3) legions, numbering 20,000 soldiers. That resulted in...
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Michael Lampman lied about his age when he joined the Australian army in 1967. He was 20 years old but he needed the written permission of his parents in order to join the army as he was under the age of 21. That permission was not forthcoming, so he altered the year of birth shown on the back of his Australian Naturalisation Certificate by changing 1947 to 1946. He now found that he was in the army and on his way to the Officer Cadet School at Portsea...
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The history of French Indochina, including the first, second and thhird Indochina Wars. This book also looks at the intrigues and poitical moves by the conservative political aprties of Australia, Britain, France and the USA wich were made to justify the invasion of Indochina and the systematic enslavement of the people for the sole benefit of the West powers, in particular, the USA! Was was never declared, yet constant warfare including ariel bombing...
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When the Roman left Britain, this resulted in Picks and Scots crossing Hadrian's Wall and attacking the Britons. That in turn resulted in King Vortigern asking the Romans for protection which was provided for a short time. in 418 A.D., the roman again left and this again resulted in the Britons being attacked. Vortigern now obtained help from three Germanic tribes of Engels, Kimbern and Saxons. what he did not know was that all three of them had confederated...
6) Now What?!!
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After the Romans left Britain, the Picts and Scots began going through openings in Hadrian's Wall and then raiding and spreading terror among the Britons. After this has gone on for a number of years, the king of Britons, called Vortigern, asked for help from the Engels who were living in Anglen which is in northern Germany and located half way along the Jutland peninsula. What Vortigern did not know was that the Engels, Kimbern and Saxons had amalgamated...
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After the American withdrawal from Indochina in April 1975, Vietnam invaded Kampuchea in 1978 and removed Pol Pot from government. It was soon found that the Vietnamese veterans of the war against Pol Pot resulted in the Vietnamese veterans of that war having symptoms similar to those of Allied soldiers who were diagnosed as having PTSD! As the new Communist Government took over in Vietnam, some people ran afoul of the new government and they then...
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Emperor Augustus sent General Varus to complete the conquest by Rome of Germania. Instead of that happening, Armininius and Thunelda who were helped by some German warriors wiped out three entire Roman legions as well as all of their supporting units. Due to family jealousies and betrayal, Thusnelda was made a slave and her son called Thumelicus was made a gladiator who had some successes. this is also a love story that has rung down through the ages....
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Socially responsible investors try to avoid putting their assets in companies that do damage in the world. Resilient investing goes further. The authors redefine the very meaning of "assets" and "investing" and show how to design a strategy to give you, and the planet, the best possible chance of thriving. After all, we're in this together!
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"His Forefathers and Mick", traces the riveting saga of the Kramer family across three tumultuos generations.Friedrich (Fritz) Kramer, an intrepid German engiineer, revolutionises railway and communication technologies in early 20th century China and Namibia, unknowingly setting the stage for international espionage and warfare. his son, grappling with the shadows of World War Two, seeks redemption and a fresh start in Australia, only to see his son,...
11) A Gracious Enemy
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Beginning in 1770, the Tay Son Uprisings caused re-adjustment of Vietnamese society. Then, missionaries returning to France with stories of wealth obtainable from SE Asia caused much interest from even the French King. He was bankrupting his country through the excesses of his wife and by giving much aid the American Patriots who were fighting the British. Then came full French colonization, which was followed by the First Indochina War which ended...
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This book provides pregnant women and new parents with evidence-based information on pregnancy and parenting. Most parenting books advise pregnant women or new parents what to do and, at best, defend that advice by citing recommendations from highly selected "experts" or equally selective "studies." Some parents prefer an advice book, but an increasing number do not trust the advice they receive unless they are convinced of its scientific backing.
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Threads of power volume 1
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"It's been seven years since Kell, Lila, and Holland defeated the evil force known as Osaron. Lila has spent those seven years as captain of a ship, exploring her new magical world and occasionally spying for the Crown. Kell has spent them learning to fight with ordinary weapons now that wielding his magic causes him intense pain. Holland, of course, gave his life to defeat Osaron. But now a shadowy organization called the Hand is plotting against...
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"Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Rhy was wounded and the Dane twins fell, and the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift, and into Black London. In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt. Restless, and having given up smuggling, Kell is visited...
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Wheel of time volume 8
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After Nynaeve and his friends conquer the Seanchan forces they travel to Caemyln to reclaim the throne, but on their way they encounter enemies more powerful than they imagined, and they may have to sacrifice their lives to save the world.
"Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and...
16) Winter's heart
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Wheel of time volume 9
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"The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time"--Back cover.
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Wheel of time volume 3
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"Winter has stopped the war--almost--yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he? In the Heart of the Stone lies the next great test of the Dragon reborn."--Amazon.
The Dragon Reborn -- the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him -- is on the run from his destiny. Able to touch the One Power, but unable to control it, and with no...
18) The great hunt
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Wheel of time volume 2
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The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. For centuries, gleemen have told of The Great Hunt of the Horn. Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. And it is stolen.
19) Knife of dreams
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Wheel of time volume 11
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An eleventh installment in the best-selling series finds Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, preparing for a confrontation with the Dark One in order to save humanity, a feat that is challenged by the murderous Forsaken and Rand's need to acquire the remaining seals on the Dark One's prison. The Wheel of Time turns, and Robert Jordan gives us the eleventh volume of his extraordinary masterwork of fantasy. The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths,...
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Wheel of time volume 7
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The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!
In A Crown of Swords, the seventh novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, a rebellious uprising threatens Rand al'Thor's rule as he prepares to battle an even more dangerous enemy.
Incited by nobles seeking to reclaim their places of power, armies march