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Empire of Ashes

Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War

by James M. Scott ...

From the acclaimed Pacific War historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, the harrowing story of America’s bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the dramatic struggle to end World War II.At 9:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an American bomber pierced the skies over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The single bomb it dropped unleashed an atomic hurricane that toppled homes, vaporized birds in flight, and ... Read more

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From the acclaimed Pacific War historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, the harrowing story of America’s bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the dramatic struggle to end World War II.At 9:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an American bomber pierced the skies over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The single bomb it dropped unleashed an atomic hurricane that toppled homes, vaporized birds in flight, and
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Black Snow

Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb

by James M. Scott ...

"Riveting.…This book is required reading for anyone with even a passing interest in World War II and the Pacific Theater." —Bob Carden, Boston GlobeSeven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies over Tokyo. Their payloads of incendiaries ignited a firestorm that reached up to 2,800 degrees, liquefying asphalt and vaporizing thousands; sixteen ... Read more

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"Riveting.…This book is required reading for anyone with even a passing interest in World War II and the Pacific Theater." —Bob Carden, Boston GlobeSeven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies over Tokyo. Their payloads of incendiaries ignited a firestorm that reached up to 2,800 degrees, liquefying asphalt and vaporizing thousands; sixteen
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Target Tokyo

Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor

by James M. Scott ...

**Finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in History"Like Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken…Target Tokyo brings to life an indelible era." —Ben Cosgrove, The Daily Beast**On April 18, 1942, sixteen U.S. Army bombers under the command of daredevil pilot Jimmy Doolittle lifted off from the deck of the USS Hornet on a one-way mission to pummel Japan’s factories, refineries, and dockyards in retaliation for ... Read more

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**Finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in History"Like Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken…Target Tokyo brings to life an indelible era." —Ben Cosgrove, The Daily Beast**On April 18, 1942, sixteen U.S. Army bombers under the command of daredevil pilot Jimmy Doolittle lifted off from the deck of the USS Hornet on a one-way mission to pummel Japan’s factories, refineries, and dockyards in retaliation for
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Rampage

MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila

by James M. Scott ...

“Illuminating.… An eloquent testament to a doomed city and its people.” —The Wall Street JournalIn early 1945, General Douglas MacArthur prepared to reclaim Manila, America’s Pearl of the Orient, which had been seized by the Japanese in 1942. Convinced the Japanese would abandon the city, he planned a victory parade down Dewey Boulevard—but the enemy had other plans. The Japanese were determined ... Read more

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“Illuminating.… An eloquent testament to a doomed city and its people.” —The Wall Street JournalIn early 1945, General Douglas MacArthur prepared to reclaim Manila, America’s Pearl of the Orient, which had been seized by the Japanese in 1942. Convinced the Japanese would abandon the city, he planned a victory parade down Dewey Boulevard—but the enemy had other plans. The Japanese were determined
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Empire of Ashes

Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War

by James M. Scott ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

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16 hours 59 min

At 9:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an American bomber pierced the skies over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The single bomb it dropped unleashed an atomic hurricane that toppled homes, vaporized birds in flight, and carbonized humans. Three days later, a second bomb flattened the port city of Nagasaki. In the span of a mere seventy-five hours, the United States―a nation once morally opposed to the ... Read more

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At 9:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an American bomber pierced the skies over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The single bomb it dropped unleashed an atomic hurricane that toppled homes, vaporized birds in flight, and carbonized humans. Three days later, a second bomb flattened the port city of Nagasaki. In the span of a mere seventy-five hours, the United States―a nation once morally opposed to the
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Early Organized Crime in Detroit

Vice, Corruption and the Rise of the Mafia

by James A. Buccellato ...

Narrated by David Lee Garver ...

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5 hours 23 min

Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption, and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national ... Read more

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Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption, and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national
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The Attack on the Liberty

The Untold Story of Israel's Deadly 1967 Assault on a U.S. Spy Ship

by James M. Scott ...

The definitive account of the infamous 1967 attack on the USS Liberty by Israeli forces and the continuing controversy over what really happened.• Notorious incident: In 1967, Israeli fighter jets and torpedo boats attacked the spy ship uSS Liberty in international waters during the Six-Day War. Thirty-four sailors were killed and more than 170 wounded, many critically injured. Israel claimed ... Read more

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The definitive account of the infamous 1967 attack on the USS Liberty by Israeli forces and the continuing controversy over what really happened.• Notorious incident: In 1967, Israeli fighter jets and torpedo boats attacked the spy ship uSS Liberty in international waters during the Six-Day War. Thirty-four sailors were killed and more than 170 wounded, many critically injured. Israel claimed
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The Politics of United States Foreign Policy

by Jerel Rosati, James M. Scott ...

What are the factors that shape and determine the foreign policy choices of the United States? The Politics of United States Foreign Policy helps students consider the players, processes, and politics that drive US decisions and involvement in foreign policy. Blending substance, theory, and stimulating analysis, James Scott and Jerel Rosati emphasize that society, government, and global forces ... Read more

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What are the factors that shape and determine the foreign policy choices of the United States? The Politics of United States Foreign Policy helps students consider the players, processes, and politics that drive US decisions and involvement in foreign policy. Blending substance, theory, and stimulating analysis, James Scott and Jerel Rosati emphasize that society, government, and global forces
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Targeted: Beirut

The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror

by Jack Carr, James M. Scott ...

A Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List SelectionThe first in a new “authoritative, shocking” (Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks ... Read more

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A Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List SelectionThe first in a new “authoritative, shocking” (Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks
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The Gospel of Mark [Dramatized Adaptation]

by Charles Sprawls ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Mort Shelby, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Nanette Savard, Ken Jackson, Dylan Lynch, Colleen Delany, Thomas Penny, Scott McCormick, James Konicek, Tim Getman, Michael Glenn, James Lewis, Danny Gavigan, David Coyne, Andy Clemence, Steven Carpenter, Laura Quinn, Casie Platt, Jonathan Watkins, Peter Stray, Elizabeth Jernigan, M.B. Van Dorn, Christopher Graybill, Jeff Baker, Tom Simpson, Joe Brack, John Simon ...

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2 hours 9 min

GRAPHICAUDIO “SETS THE GOLD STANDARD”Audiofile magazine says, “GraphicAudio sets the gold standard for full-cast dramatizations.” In The Gospel of Mark, this talent shines in vivid and deeply moving production of Mark's actual and complete words.VIVIDGraphicAudio's Gospel of Mark is a totally unique experience. Every scene is realistic, as if you were there witnessing it -- vivid and authentic ... Read more

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GRAPHICAUDIO “SETS THE GOLD STANDARD”Audiofile magazine says, “GraphicAudio sets the gold standard for full-cast dramatizations.” In The Gospel of Mark, this talent shines in vivid and deeply moving production of Mark's actual and complete words.VIVIDGraphicAudio's Gospel of Mark is a totally unique experience. Every scene is realistic, as if you were there witnessing it -- vivid and authentic
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The War Below

The Story of Three Submarines That Battled Japan

by James M. Scott ...

Narrated by Donald Corren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 20 min

“Beautifully researched and masterfully told” (Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from the Deep), this is the riveting story of the heroic and tragic US submarine force that helped win World War II in the Pacific.Focusing on the unique stories of three of the war’s top submarines—Silversides, Drum, and Tang—The War Below vividly re-creates the camaraderie, exhilaration, and ... Read more

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“Beautifully researched and masterfully told” (Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from the Deep), this is the riveting story of the heroic and tragic US submarine force that helped win World War II in the Pacific.Focusing on the unique stories of three of the war’s top submarines—Silversides, Drum, and Tang—The War Below vividly re-creates the camaraderie, exhilaration, and
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עושּי GOD הוה

Breaking the Devil's Chains of Deception My Journey

by JAMES SCOTT ...

Breaking the Devil's Chains of Deception is a raw, soul-stirring memoir by James Scott, a man who endured abandonment, religious manipulation, childhood abuse, and spiritual confusion-but rose to become a man of strength, wisdom, and unshakable faith. Through brutal honesty and emotional storytelling, James reveals his journey from brokenness to spiritual freedom, from silence to truth, and from ... Read more

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Breaking the Devil's Chains of Deception is a raw, soul-stirring memoir by James Scott, a man who endured abandonment, religious manipulation, childhood abuse, and spiritual confusion-but rose to become a man of strength, wisdom, and unshakable faith. Through brutal honesty and emotional storytelling, James reveals his journey from brokenness to spiritual freedom, from silence to truth, and from
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