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Operation Medusa : the furious battle that saved Afghanistan from the Taliban / by Fraser, David(Major-General),author.; Hanington, Brian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."David Fraser, the Canadian in charge of the joint military command in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan, tells the real on-the-ground story of one of NATO's bloodiest, most decisive and misunderstood operations: The battle of Panjwayi, the defining moment of "Operation Medusa." In 2006, David Fraser was the Canadian general in charge of the joint military command in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Like the troops under his command, he was in no way ready for what happened on Friday, September 1st of that year. He had been woken the night before by his intelligence officers who informed him that the Taliban were amassing on all fronts for an all-out battle. The NATO Alliance was about to engage the enemy in the greatest and bloodiest battle of their 70-year history. And they were grossly outnumbered. The facts of Operation Medusa have themselves been the casualties of war. At first deliberately withheld as classified, then muddied by imprecise and isolated personal accounts, exaggerated by rumour, misstated by ambition, or just rejected outright as irrelevant, the details of these events are still unknown by citizens of Canada and her allies. And yet the truth about those 15 agonizing days between September 2 and 17 is astounding. The secret agreements made in those two weeks, the expected death toll of Canadian soldiers, the wholesale changes to tactics made after the first engagement, the strafing of Charles Company by an American A-10, the contribution of the Afghan police, the genius of the Dutch artillery, the discovery of drugs, the extent of unreported civilian casualties, and even Canadian and Allied reliance on the insights of village elders were classified and kept from public knowledge. And yet in international military circles, the Battle of Panjwayi was quickly hailed as the defining moment of Operation Medusa. Canadians were credited with nothing less than saving Afghanistan from falling under Taliban rule. Our military's strategy and tactics were soon studied in warfare colleges in the U.S., and practiced by NATO troops in exercises around the world. Canada's reputation as a contributor to allied defence was once again revered. There is no one architect of Operation Medusa, a theme deeply embedded in David Fraser's first-hand account, but if anyone really had to point to the one person who could tell this incredible story, it is the Canadian General in charge of the joint military command"--
Subjects: International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan); North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Operation Medusa, 2006.; Afghan War, 2001-;
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No grater crime / by Day, Maddie.;
After a customer is poisoned to death, Robbie Jordan, the owner of Pans 'N Pancakes, must serve up the real killer to save her business from the competition.
Subjects: Cozy mysteries.; Detective and mystery fiction.; General stores; Murder;
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Robert B. Parker's Opium Rose. by Knott, Robert.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: ROBERT B. PARKER'S BUCKSKIN, ISBN 9780735218277. In this 11th installment of the 'Cole and Hitch' series, Marshals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch haven't seen much trouble of late. Fact is, burgeoning Appaloosa and the territory had been without incident for months. But with recent reports of village raids, coupled with the arrival of a young widow from San Francisco, the lawmen are about to be put to the test.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Western fiction.; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General; FICTION / Westerns;
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Robert B. Parker's Opium Rose [sound recording]. by Knott, Robert.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: ROBERT B. PARKER'S BUCKSKIN, ISBN 9780525525363. In this 11th installment of the 'Cole and Hitch' series, Marshals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch haven't seen much trouble of late. Fact is, burgeoning Appaloosa and the territory had been without incident for months. But with recent reports of village raids, coupled with the arrival of a young widow from San Francisco, the lawmen are about to be put to the test.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Western fiction.; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General; FICTION / Westerns;
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The Art of a Lie : A Novel. by Shepherd-Robinson, Laura.;
Set in 18th century England, 'The Art of a Lie' follows a widowed confectioner who teams up with a friend of her late husband to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding his death. From the author of 'The Square of Sevens'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General;
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Dinner with King Tut : How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations. by Kean, Sam.;
History often neglects the tastes, textures, sounds, and smells that were an intimate part of our ancestors lives, but a new generation of researchers is resurrecting those hidden details. In 'Dinner with King Tut', Sam Kean joins these experimental archaeologists on their adventures across the globe, from the Andes to the South Seas, and spins gripping tales about the lives of our ancestors. From the author of 'The Disappearing Spoon'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt; HISTORY / Ancient / General; HISTORY / Civilization; SCIENCE / General;
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Chunky Knits : 35 projects to make : Stylish and quick designs made with super-size needles. by Aston, Lauren.;
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Subjects: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting;
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Simple Natural Knits : 35 projects to make : Beautifully easy designs for clothes, accessories, and the home. by Ritchie, Susan.;
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Subjects: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting;
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A Girls' Guide to Winning the War. by Lyons, Annie.;
Looking for a chance to join the war effort and hopefully help bring her brother home, Peggy finds herself working under Lady Marigold Cecily, who seemingly cares more about parties than ending the war. In order to keep her hopes alive, Peggy writes accounts of her daily life, but when she finds her inner-most thoughts published by the Ministry of Information, she realizes she needs Marigold's help to save her job, and to bring her brother home.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / General; FICTION / Historical / World War II; FICTION / Romance / Historical / General;
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Reports of His Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated : A Novel. by Goodhand, James.;
Due to a case of mistaken identity, everyone believes Ray Thorns to be dead - while he is still very much alive. In the aftermath, hes forced to reflect on the impact hes had on the world and those closest to him in this heartbreakingly beautiful look at life and what we would all do if given a second chance. From the author of 'The Day Tripper' (a RADD pick). Book Club.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Absurdist; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Humorous / General; FICTION / Literary;
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