10000 results for 'Department, War'

The fae queen's beauty is only skin deep. Temperance, ruler of the Netherworld, seeks true power at any cost. A new threat emerges, prompting the chief of the Netherworld PPD to assemble a team to...

The global conflict of World War II was as much a clash of cultures as it was a clash of arms. Different world visions collided fiercely on battlefields across Europe, Asia, and Africa, driven by the...

A Star Wars novel set between Episode IV - A New Hope and Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Allegiance brings together a complex web of characters as they navigate the early days of the Rebel...

Stalin's War: A New History Of World War II by Sean McMeekin is a major reevaluation of the global conflict that reshaped the world. Contrary to popular perception, the Second World War was not...

This edited collection explores contemporary war from the perspective of individual experience. It examines how war affects people physically, emotionally, and ethically, through activities ranging...

War is a collection of dark and twisted tales from Roald Dahl's time as a fighter pilot in the Second World War, alongside seven other stories of conflict and strife. In these stories, Dahl reveals...

This detailed history of the Chicago School of Sociology explores how modern scholarship emerged and evolved over time. Andrew Abbott examines the conditions under which schools of science arise,...

The Vandalic Wars by ProcopiusA unique and intimate account of the Roman Military and its Emperor Justinian, this work provides a fascinating insight into the Eastern Roman Empire during the 6th...

Total War: A People's History of World War II This comprehensive illustrated history of World War II brings to life the everyday stories of those affected by the conflict. Through compelling...

Hartlepool in the Great War provides a detailed and personal account of the impact of World War I on the town and its residents. In 1914, Hartlepool was at the forefront of the conflict, with many...

A sober and striking depiction of war, this book features stunning illustrations that reveal the many sides of conflict: its origins, how it creeps up on us, and its devastating impact.With sparse...

The Taste of War: World War Two and the Battle for FoodBy Elizabeth M. Collingham, Penguin Books In the midst of one of history's most devastating conflicts, a staggering number of lives were lost to...

War remains an essential aspect of human history and culture. For every country, government, and individual, the ability to wage war in self-defence is crucial for survival. This means that war...

Catiline's War, The Jurgurthine War, Histories by SallustThis collection of works by Roman historian Sallust offers a unique insight into the tumultuous period of Roman history. Written in 63 BC,...

Montreal at War tells the story of how citizens in Canada's largest city responded to the challenges of the First World War. Drawing from newspapers, journals, government reports, and archival...

This collection of 150 comic strips showcases the quirky side of science. Tom Gauld's humorous take on mind-blowing theories is engaging for anyone with a basic understanding of their old science...

A rare treat for readers awaits in Eva Jurczyk's debut novel. When a priceless manuscript goes missing from the library where she works, Liesl Weiss is forced to confront the secrets that lie within...

Fighting the People's War is a comprehensive history of the ordinary soldiers who made up the British and Commonwealth armies during the Second World War. Drawing on new sources, Jonathan Fennell...

The Good War: An Oral History of World War II by Studs Terkel A powerful and poignant collection of voices from one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. In this oral history, Studs...

The Terror War: An Uncomfortable Reality of the War of Independence The Irish War of Independence was marked by a disturbing symmetry between the British and Irish sides. Both employed terror...

The Eternity War: Exodus by Jamie Sawyer is an explosive tale of elite marines, deep-space exploration and warring galactic empires. Lieutenant Keira Jenkins and her team face their toughest...

War by Louis-Ferdinand Céline is set in the aftermath of a devastating conflict, where a shell-shocked soldier struggles to find safety and make sense of his surroundings. His journey takes him to a...

Selling War: The Role of the Mass Media in Hostile Conflicts from World War I to the "War on Terror" is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the complex relationships between war,...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle! Discover over 350 incredible characters from the Star Wars universe. From Jedi and clones to droids and bounty hunters, this...

The Hot War by Harry Turtledove is a gripping alternate history novel that explores the unthinkable: a global nuclear conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. In this devastating...

The Finance Playbook for Entrepreneurs offers a practical guide to building a solid finance department for high-growth businesses. By following the principles outlined in this book, entrepreneurs can...

Fighting the People's War: A New Perspective on the British and Commonwealth Armies in World War II. This comprehensive history challenges our understanding of the Second World War by focusing on the...

The Reagan Wars: A Constitutional Perspective on War Powers and the Presidency by David Locke Hall explores the complex relationship between the US Constitution and presidential war-making during...

The Famous Faces of Indy's WTTV-4 Sammy Terry, Cowboy Bob, Janie and More by Julie Young. In the final months of the American Civil War, the upper Texas coast became a hub of blockade running...

As US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman found himself at the helm of one of the most prestigious law offices in America. His tenure was marked by a tumultuous...

The Second World War in Colour brings to life the pivotal role of air power during this period. Nearly all familiar images of the conflict are in black and white, which can make it feel more distant...

Europe from War to War, 1914-1945 by Alice-Catherine Carls and Stephen Douglas Carls is a comprehensive exploration of this pivotal period in European history. Spanning thirty turbulent years, the...

During World War I, American football teams were formed from army camps, navy stations and marine barracks. These all-star teams competed against each other and top colleges while raising millions of...

The World Wars is an illustrated introduction to two of the twentieth century's largest conflicts. This accessible and thought-provoking book tells the story of both World War I and World War II,...

Doves of War: A Revolutionary View of the Spanish Civil War Through the Eyes of Four Extraordinary Women. Love, war, duty, faith, betrayal and belief - four women's experiences during the Spanish...

The Sorrow of War In the aftermath of a devastating war, a young man sets out to understand the eleven years of his life that were lost to conflict. His journey takes him to the Jungle of Screaming...

The Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War: The History of the Wars that Led to Prussia's Unification of Germany The Congress of Vienna in 1815 marked the beginning of a delicate balance of...

A History of US: War, Terrible War 1855-1865This book takes you to the heart of the Civil War, from the battlefields to the homes and communities affected by the conflict. Follow ordinary soldiers as...

The Poppy War Boxset by R. F. Kuang In this epic fantasy trilogy, R. F. Kuang draws inspiration from China's twentieth century history to create a world of treachery and magic. The boxset includes...

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are tasked with stemming the tide of the Clone Wars in this high-stakes adventure set just after the events of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. As the fragile...

Killing in War by Jeff McMahan explores the morality of killing people in different contexts. The author argues that conditions in war do not justify more permissive moral standards, and that...

Civil War: The Wars of the Three Kingdoms, 1638-1660A pivotal moment in British history, the Civil War was a tumultuous period marked by fierce battles and profound changes. Trevor Royle's narrative...

The Paulista War: The Last Civil War in Brazil, 1932 By Javier G. de Gabiola In July 1932, a pivotal moment in Brazilian history unfolded as the Constitutionalist movement, led by men from the...

Strategy and the Second World War: How the War Was Won, and Lost The Second World War became a global conflict in 1941, with Nazi Germany attacking the Soviet Union, Japan attacking the United States...

Walter's War: A Forgotten Account of World War I The voices of those who lived through the Great War have fallen silent. Yet, every now and then, a hidden treasure is uncovered - a secret memoir...

The Winter War: A Forgotten Conflict in World War II. In November 1939, Finland found itself at war with the Soviet Union, its capital city Helsinki under attack. The conflict, sparked by Stalin's...

Cynthia Enloe examines the lives of eight ordinary women, four Iraqis and four Americans, during the Iraq War. Her book blends everyday life with shrewd political insights, focusing on the...

The War of Wars: The Epic Struggle Between Britain and France, 1789-1815 by Robert Harvey Robert Harvey's meticulously researched account of this pivotal period in European history spans the globe,...

The War for the Seas: A Maritime History of World War II by Evan Mawdsley Command of the oceans was crucial to winning World War II. By 1942, Nazi Germany had conquered mainland Europe and Imperial...

Bismarck's War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe The Franco-Prussian War was a pivotal moment in modern European history, marked by a shocking reversal of fortune that would...

Dogs of War: A technological apocalypse is unfolding across America. Autonomous robots, programmed to react like animals, are being used to deliver devastating attacks and turn sophisticated military...

The Italian Empire and the Great War by Vanda Wilcox is a historical analysis that explores Italy's role in World War I from an imperial and colonial perspective. Italy's decision to enter the war in...

Dana Mills' powerful essays explore the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and society. One Woman's War is a collection of personal reflections on conflict, politics, and social change...

Darth Vader Vol. 3: The Shu-Torun War is the latest installment in the epic story of the Dark Lord of the Sith. As the Empire faces a rebellion on the planet Shu-Torin, Darth Vader is tasked with...

War without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War is a landmark history that reveals a hidden dimension of the Pacific War. Professor John Dower draws on a wealth of documents, including songs,...

Atlas at War! collects 50 hard-hitting stories from Atlas Comics, the company that became Marvel Comics and published more war titles than anyone in the industry between 1951 and 1960. Comics...

A Store at War is a nostalgic debut novel that brings to life the world of a town's department store during wartime. As the bombs drop, the store becomes a refuge for those seeking comfort and...

The Essential Atlas: Star Wars is a fully illustrated, full-color guide that maps the entire galaxy, providing vital statistics and information on the Star Wars universe. This comprehensive volume...

A War Too Far A Vietnam War Novel by David Lee Corley is set against the backdrop of World War II and the early years of the Cold War. Based on historical events, this novel tells the story of an...

Corporal William Dale's War Memoirs offer a personal account of his experiences during World War One. From enlistment to discharge, this book chronicles his journey through the Great War.Read about...

The Pacific War Papers is an annotated collection of rare Japanese primary-source documents translated into English. These naval and diplomatic records provide invaluable insights for historians and...

A War for the Soul of America: A History of the Culture Wars by Andrew Hartman provides a compelling and even-handed account of the culture wars' development in 20th-century America. This updated...

The Long, Long Trail: War at Home, 1917 Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' fourth novel in the War at Home series is set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous years of World War I. In 1917, the...

At the height of the Cold War, the US State Department used an unexpected tool to counter Communism: jazz. From 1956 through the late 1970s, American musicians were dispatched to the far corners of...

The Nature of War: Conflicting Paradigms and Israeli Military Effectiveness by Ron Tira explores how states at war strive to shape the conflict to their advantage, with each side attempting to impose...

Peace and Prisoners of War is a unique account of the Vietnam War's final years, told from the perspective of a South Vietnamese soldier who fought alongside American forces before being captured by...

War Stories: Experiences of Women in the Second World WarThis collection of personal accounts offers a unique insight into the lives of women and girls during World War II. Drawing on diary entries,...

Spike Milligan's War: A Selected Edition of His Memoirs is a unique and hilarious account of his military career during World War II. Spanning North Africa and Italy, this one-volume edition brings...

Jon Stallworthy's War Poet is a collection of poems that reflect the impact of war on his life and the lives of those around him. His experiences during school days, shadowed by the Second World War...

Gender and the Second World War: Lessons of War explores how understanding gender history can shed new light on the experiences of men and women during the war.The book offers in-depth analysis of...

Stockport in the Great War explores how the local community came together to support the war effort during World War I. Despite facing challenges such as food and fuel shortages, the town rallied...

The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War by Andrew Roberts is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of history's most pivotal conflicts. Spanning 2,174 days and claiming over 50...

The Lazarus War: Origins Book Three of the Lazarus War by Jamie Sawyer In the final instalment of the Lazarus War series, Conrad Harris and his elite military team are tasked with a mission that...

Jane's War by Jane Kirby tells the story of life in a small village during World War II. The author, who lived in the area at the time, recounts her experiences with gas-masks, air-raids, ration...

The Korean War Trivia Book: Uncovering the Forgotten Conflict The Korean War remains one of the most overlooked conflicts of the 20th century. While other wars have been extensively documented, this...

The Austro-Prussian War in Bohemia, 1866 Otherwise Known as The Seven Weeks' War Or Needle-Gun War by J H Anderson. In July 1866, the German Confederation clashed with Prussia in a pivotal conflict...

Sun Tzu's Art of War brings together two centuries-old texts that have shaped strategy and leadership. This unique volume features the renowned translator Thomas Cleary's translations, along with...

The German Way of War: From the Thirty Years' War to the Third Reich by Robert M. Citino explores the evolution of German military strategy and tactics from the 17th century to World War II. This...

Tim Moore's memoir recounts his experiences in East Africa during World War II. Born in Kenya to a bookseller father, Moore grew up witnessing the transformation from British Protectorate to...

Gears of War: Ephyra RisingAn original novel by Michael A. Stackpole, set in the aftermath of the Locust War. The world is left to pick up the pieces as humanity struggles to rebuild on the ruins of...

Great Writers on the Great War: Conan Doyle's WarThis edited selection from Arthur Conan Doyle's work examines the first year of World War I, charting the movements of troops through major battles...

During World War II, British artists created over 6,000 works of war art, produced as part of a government scheme to safeguard their lives. This book tells the story of nine courageous war artists...

Law, War and Crime: War Crimes, Trials and the Reinvention of International Law by Gerry Simpson explores the meaning and effect of war crimes trials in their broader political and cultural contexts...

The First World War in Africa by Hew Strachan is a comprehensive study of the conflict's African theatre. This vast and spectacular theatre of operations saw black soldiers confront dangers beyond...

The Civil War was a pivotal moment in American history that had far-reaching consequences for the natural world. Judkin Browning and Timothy Silver explore how environmental factors, such as...

The Wars of the Roses: A Reevaluation of the Conflict The civil wars of the 15th century remain a pivotal moment in English history, with controversy surrounding their interpretation. This revised...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a foundational work that has shaped Western understanding of war and its role in policy. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, this edition by Michael Howard...

Civilians in the Path of War by Mark Grimsley and Clifford J. Rogers explores the complex relationship between war and its impact on non-combatant populations throughout history. This book examines...

The Italian Wars 1494-1559 provides a comprehensive account of the major impact these conflicts had on European history. This detailed analysis covers all campaigns and places military conflicts...

The Raj at War: A People's History of India's Second World War by Yasmin Khan. This comprehensive account sheds light on India's turbulent home front during the Second World War, revealing the...

On War and Democracy explores the moral justifications that democracies use to wage war. Christopher Kutz argues that democratic principles can be both beneficial and damaging when it comes to...

Going to the Wars examines the British Civil War as a military experience, focusing on how men prepared for combat, fought battles and endured sieges. This fresh perspective explores the experiences...

Ellen N. La Motte's The Backwash of War is a powerful anti-war book that presents a unique view of the destruction wrought by war to the human body and spirit. Published in 1916, this collection of...

Yugoslavian Armored Units 1940-1945 by Paolo. Manes Crippa and Luigi Manes is a detailed account of the Yugoslav tankers from training to the Second World War. The formation of Yugoslavia's armored...

Kitson's Irish War: The Dirty War in Northern IrelandDavid Burke's book uncovers the evidence behind the British government's attempts to cover up the deaths of civilians in Northern Ireland, most of...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu presents two forms of this timeless masterpiece. Section I features the complete thirteen chapters in Chinese, accompanied by an English translation without notes or...

Chanda's Wars by Allan Stratton is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about one young girl's struggle to protect her family in the face of war and violence. Six months after losing her mother,...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Emmerdale at War is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story about the lives of the people who call this Yorkshire village home.The third novel in the series...

The War That Forged a Nation Why the Civil War Still Matters by James M. McPherson More than 140 years after its conclusion, the American Civil War remains an enduring and complex chapter in the...

The Crucible of War Book 2: Auchinleck's Command This is the second volume in Barrie Pitt's acclaimed trilogy on the North African campaign of World War II. Set against the backdrop of one of the...