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The Defiant: The Holocaust Memoirs of Shalom Yoran |
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A true story of survival and courage in the darkest days of
Nazi-occupied Poland, this is the personal account of Shalom Yoran, a young
man who refused to yield to the German onslaught, and instead chose to
become a Jewish resistance fighter. The book chronicles the bravery of a
group of men and women who carried on a forest war, using antiquated guns
and living on instinct. From the brutal behavior of Polish peasants to the
constant bombardment of German air raids, from the questionable orders of
anti-Semitic commanders to direct confrontations with storm troopers, the
author sheds light on events that few know of in this country. Yoran has
written a unique holocaust account that is fresh, powerful, and rich in
detail. Here is the amazing story of a handful of courageous men and women
who fought against incredible odds - and triumphed! Author: Shalom Yoran.
2003 296 pages ISBN: 0-7570-0078-9 Book: $15.95 Associated Program: The Defiant: The Holocaust Memoirs of Shalom Yoran |
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Early California Voyages |
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Historian George Emanuels' colossal hardcover book on the
early explorers of California, including Cabrillo, Drake, Vizcaíno, Gálvez,
La Perouse and Vancouver. Author: George Emanuels. 2001 295 pages ISBN
0-9607520-8-0 Book: $29.95 Associated Series: California Indians Series and Missions of California Series |
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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic
Expedition |
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"Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, Caroline
Alexander gives us a riveting account of Shackleton's expedition, one of
history's greatest epics of survival. And she presents the astonishing work
of Frank Hurley, the Australian photographer whose visual record of the
adventure has never before been published comprehensively. Together, text
and image re-create the terrible beauty of Antarctica, the awful destruction
of the ship, and the crew's heroic daily struggle to stay alive, a miracle
achieved largely through Shackleton's inspiring leadership." -Random
House, Inc. Author: Caroline Alexander 1998 211 pages ISBN: 0375404031
Book: $29.95 Associated Program: The Life and Work of Frank Hurley |
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In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis |
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"Drawing on new material and extensive interviews with
survivors, this book relates the tragedy of the USS Indianapolis not
as a history of war, but as a portrait of men battling the sea. Interweaving
the stories of survivors, the author has brought this astonishing human
drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless."
-Henry Holt & Co. Author: Doug Stanton. 2001 333 pages ISBN: 0805066322
Book: $25 Associated Program: USS Indianapolis: Ship of Doom |
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Lawrence: The Uncrowned King of Arabia |
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Thomas Edward Lawrence," Lawrence of Arabia," began World
War I as a clerk and ended as a military hero. He altered the face of the
Middle East, helped to lead the Arabs to freedom, and formulated modern
guerilla warfare. Yet he refused any honors, and chose to live in obscurity.
This biography attempts to find the real Lawrence. Author: Michael Asher
1999 400 pages ISBN: 0879517123 Book: $37.95 Associated Program: In Search of Lawrence (of Arabia) |
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A Mid-California Illustrated History |
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This hardcover book covers 150 years of California history
and includes important topics, such as Sir Francis Drake, Central California
Missions, the Gold Rush, Statehood, Earthquakes, the Golden Gate Bridge and
Yosemite. Author: George Emanuels. 1995 206 pages ISBN 0-9607520-6-4
Book: $24.95 Associated Series: California Indians Series and Missions of California Series |
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Out of the Depths (A Survivor's Story - The USS
Indianapolis) |
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"A gripping tale of men tested beyond anything they
thought possible." -Oliver North, LtCol USMC (Ret.) "Like so many stories surrounding World War II, where fact is stranger than fiction, this book offers a firsthand account by Edgar Harrell, a Marine who survived the sinking of the 'USS Indianapolis'." -Xulon Press Authors: Edgar and David Harrell. 2007 261 pages ISBN: 1597811661 Book: $15 Associated Program: USS Indianapolis: Ship of Doom |