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Skies of thunder : the deadly World War II mission over the roof of the world / by Alexander, Caroline,1956-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army steamrolled through Burma, capturing the only ground route from India to China. Supplies to this critical zone would now have to come from India by air -- meaning across the Himalayas, on the most hazardous air route in the world. SKIES OF THUNDER is a story of an epic human endeavor, in which Allied troops faced the monumental challenge of operating from airfields hacked from the jungle, and took on "the Hump," the fearsome mountain barrier that defined the air route.They flew fickle, untested aircraft through monsoons and enemy fire, at brain-melting altitudes with inaccurate maps and only primitive navigation technology. The result was a litany of both deadly crashes and astonishing feats of survival. The most chaotic of all the war's arenas, the China-Burma-India theater was further confused by the conflicting political interests of Roosevelt, Churchill and their demanding, nominal ally, Chiang Kai-shek. Caroline Alexander, who wrote the defining books on Shackleton's Endurance and Bligh's Bounty, is brilliant at probing what it takes to survive extreme circumstances. She has unearthed obscure memoirs and long-ignored records to give us the pilots' and soldiers' eye views of flying and combat, as well as honest portraits of commanders like the celebrated "Vinegar Joe" Stillwell and Claire Lee Chennault. She assesses the real contributions of units like the Flying Tigers, Merrill's Marauders, and the British Chindits, who pioneered new and unconventional forms of warfare. Decisions in this theater exposed the fault-lines between the Allies -- America and Britain, Britain and India, and ultimately and most fatefully between America and China, as FDR pressed to help the Chinese nationalists in order to forge a bond with China after the war. A masterpiece of modern war history"--
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Keshiki bonsai : the easy, modern way to create miniature landscapes / by Kobayashi, Kenji,1970-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Bonsai.;
© c2012., Timber Press,
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In a valley of violence [videorecording] / by Hawke, Ethan,1970-actor.; Travolta, John,1954-actor.; Farmiga, Taissa,1994-actor.; West, Ti,1980-editor,screenwriter,film director.; Universal Pictures (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, Taissa Farmiga.Ethan Hawke stars as Paul, a lone drifter who wanders into the forgotten town of Denton, Texas - dubbed by locals as the "valley of violence." There, he picks a fight with the wrong man, Gilly (James Ransone), the troublemaking son of the town's unforgiving marshal (John Travolta, Pulp Fiction). As tensions arise between Paul and Gilly, an inevitable act of violence starts a disastrous chain reaction that quickly drags the whole town into the bloody crosshairs of revenge. Only the world-weary marshal struggles to stop the violent hysteria, but after a gruesome discovery about Paul's past there's no stopping the escalation.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Western films.; Feature films.; Marshals; Strangers; Revenge;
For private home use only.
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Digimon story cyber sleuth. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Get ready to dive back into the digital world in Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory. Set in the near future, the line between the real and digital worlds is blurred and logging into cyberspace is a part of everyday life. In the shadows lurk hackers utilizing computer viruses called Digimon to commit mischief and crimes. Framed and accused of wrongdoings, Keisuke Amazawa has no choice but to dive into the digital world to not only clear his name and prove his innocence, but to protect his loved ones.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, crude humor, fantasy violence, language, suggestive themes).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; Playstation Network compatible ; 2 player online multiplayer with voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 5.5 GB HDD minimum ; optional online play.
Subjects: Digimon story cyber sleuth Hacker's memory (Game); Digimon (Fictitious characters); Hand-to-hand fighting; Computer games.; Video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console);
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Curious George. [videorecording] / by Bennett, Jeff,1962-voice actor.; Welker, Frank,voice actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett.Curious George shares his spooky adventures just in time for Halloween. In this six-episode collection, everyone's favorite monkey conquers his fear of the dark in a power outage, helps a lost baby possum find his way home, creates a stir searching for mysterious night-time creatures and much more.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Curious George (Fictitious character); Halloween;
For private home use only.
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One piece, East Blue. [graphic novel] / by Oda, Eiichirō,1975-author,illustrator.; Caselman, Lance,translator.; Amemiya, Naoko,translator.;
"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again-- a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world ..."Rated T for teen.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Manga.; Luffy, Monkey D.; Adventure and adventurers; Pirates; Swordsmen;
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One piece, East Blue. [graphic novel] / by Oda, Eiichirō,1975-author,illustrator.; Caselman, Lance,translator.; Nakatani, Andy,translator.;
"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again-- a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world ..."Rated T for teen.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Manga.; Luffy, Monkey D.; Adventure and adventurers; Pirates; Swordsmen;
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Tales of Arise [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena, the planet in the Sky, as a land of the righteous and Divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a new cast of characters, updated combat, and classic Tales of gameplay mechanics, experience the next chapter in the world-famous tale of series, Tales of arise.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Alcohol reference, blood, language, suggestive themes, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 40 GB storage required ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Fantasy video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; Sony video games.; Science fiction video games.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Tales of Arise (Game); Computer adventure games; Adventure and adventurers; Imaginary wars and battles;
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Life in ancient Japan / by Richardson, Hazel.;
Describes various aspects of the life of the ancient Japanese, including religion and beliefs, arts and culture and traditions.LSC
© c2005., Crabtree Pub.,
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Convenience store woman / by Murata, Sayaka,1979-author.; Takemori, Ginny Tapley,translator.; translation of:Murata, Sayaka,1979-Conbini ningen.English.;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Clerks (Retail trade);
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