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Come from away / by Graham, Genevieve,author.;
"In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker's three brothers, sharp and proud in their uniforms, board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays behind, tending to the homefront and the general store that helps keep her small Nova Scotian community running. The war, everyone says, will be over before it starts. But three years later, the fighting rages on and rumours swirl about "wolf packs" of German U-Boats lurking in the deep waters along the shores of East Jeddore, a stone's throw from Grace's window. As the harsh realities of war come closer to home, Grace buries herself in her work at the store. Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into the store. He claims to be a trapper come from away, and as Grace gets to know him, she becomes enamoured by his gentle smile and thoughtful ways. But after several weeks, she discovers that Rudi, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. He is someone else entirely--someone not to be trusted. When a shocking truth about her family forces Grace to question everything she has so strongly believed, she realizes that she and Rudi have more in common than she had thought. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side, but take a stand. Come from Away is a mesmerizing story of love, shifting allegiances, and second chances, set against the tumultuous years of the Second World War"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Women;

Checkmate in Berlin : the Cold War showdown that shaped the modern world / by Milton, Giles,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The lively, immersive story of the race to seize Berlin in the aftermath of World War II that fired the starting gun for the Cold War"--
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; Cold War.;

World War I / by Ross, Stewart;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Relates the events of World War I by focusing on specific events on key dates, such as the assissination of Archduke Ferdinand, the first Zeppelin raid on London, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the start of the Battle of the Somme.
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918;
© 2008., Arcturus,

The Second World War in the West / by Messenger, Charles,1941-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 218) and index.
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945;
© 1999., Cassell,

Patton's prayer : a true story of courage, faith, and victory in World War II / by Kershaw, Alex,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From Alex Kershaw, author of the New York Times bestseller Against All Odds, comes an epic story of courage, resilience, and faith during the Second World War. General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of American lives. Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather. A devout Christian, he telephoned his head chaplain. "Do you have a good prayer for the weather?" he asked. The resulting prayer was soon printed and distributed to the 250,000 men under Patton's command. "Pray when driving," the men were told. "Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray by night and pray by day. Pray for the cessation of immoderate rains, for good weather for Battle ... Pray for victory ... Pray for Peace." Then came the Battle of the Bulge. Amid frigid temperatures and heavy snow, 200,000 German troops overwhelmed the meager American lines in Belgium's Ardennes Forest, massacring thousands of soldiers as the attack converged on a vital crossroads town called Bastogne. There, the 101st Airborne was dug in, but the enemy were lurking, hidden in the thick blanket of fog that seemed to never dissipate. A hundred miles of frozen roads to the south, Patton needed an answer to his prayer, fast, before it was too late"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945; Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945; United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st; Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945.; Generals; World War, 1939-1945;

The reckoning : Canadian prisoners of war in the Great War / by Greenfield, Nathan M.,1958-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Prisoners of war; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918; Prisoner-of-war escapes.;

Winter of the world / by Follett, Ken.;
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Twentieth century; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2012., Dutton,

World War II / by Harris, Nathaniel,1937-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Relates the events of World War II by focusing on specific events on key dates, such as the German invasion of Poland, the Battle of Britain, the attack of Pearl Harbor, and the destruction of Hiroshima.
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
© 2008., Arcturus,

Star Wars : complete locations / by Lund, Kristin.; Beecroft, Simon.; Dougherty, Kerrie.; Chasemore, Richard.; Jenssen, Hans,1963-; Remillard, Kemp.; Barnes, Robert E.(Illustrator); Mullaney, John(John R.); Bonson, Richard.;
The ultimate reference book for the planets, cities, and battles of the Star wars galaxy! The cross-section artworks offer incredible levels of detail that take you far beyond what is seen on-screen-- even beyond freeze-frame!LSC
Subjects: Star Wars films; Star Wars films; Motion pictures;

The spitfire luck of Skeets Ogilvie : from the Battle of Britain to the great escape / by Ogilvie, Keith C.,1948-; Ogilvie, Keith C.,1948-You never know your luck.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.A young Canadian spitfire pilot finds adventure, love, and a remarkable dose of luck on the frontlines of the Second World War.LSC
Subjects: Ogilvie, Keith, 1915-1998.; Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 609.; Great Britain. Royal Air Force; Fighter pilots; Fighter pilots; World War, 1939-1945; Prisoners of war;

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