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During the night of 6-7 February 1968, two dozen U.S. Army Green Berets and several hundred indigenous troops held off a numerically superior force of North Vietnamese tanks and infantry in one of the finest, most exciting examples of collective bravery, endurance, and the will to survive any war has produced. Here for the first time is the full account of that violent, deadly stand by Special Forces team A-101 at the tiny compound of Lang Vei. Nineteen Silver Stars, a Distinguished Service Cross, and a Medal of Honor were awarded, yet until now the battle has languished in the war's shadows. Making use of extensive interviews with survivors, recently uncovered oral histories, and official r...
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Josh thinks he has discovered the key to time travel. Should he use it to go back in time and save his father? Ixchel knows what he intends to do. Should she stop him? Before they can decide, Ixchel is kidnapped by the people who want to see an ancient prophecy predicting the end of the world in 2012 come true. It's up to Josh to save Ixchel - and possibly the world. Time is running out in the exhilarating third part of the best-selling 'Joshua Files'. Praise for 'The Joshua Files': "As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits." The Book Trust "This series is awesome and I have really enjoyed it. 5/5 stars!" Guardian Children's Books "A very well-crafted saga... Has a compelling energy." The Bookbag "Indiana Jones would have stiff competition in young Joshua Garcia, the protagonist of this fast-paced action adventure. Highly Recommended." Library Media Connection, starred review
Die faszinierende Geschichte des tschechischen Schuhfabrikanten Jan Antonín Baťa, der – vor den Nationalsozialisten geflüchtet, von den Kommunisten verunglimpft – in Brasilien seine unternehmerischen Ideale weiterzuleben versucht, indem er dort mitten im Urwald neue Städte gründet und Fabriken erbaut. Markéta Pilátová begibt sich auf die Spuren Baťas und seiner Familie und lässt sie vom Kampf gegen die widerspenstige tropische Natur erzählen, vom Pioniergeist, mit dem etwas Neues geschaffen wird, aber auch von der Sehnsucht nach dem alten Europa und der Suche nach der historischen Gerechtigkeit. Ein vielstimmiges, schillerndes Romanmosaik – und zugleich ein Stück Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts.
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