FREE/BARGAIN - Non-Fiction - 2015

[AnemicOak]

Some Martin Gilbert books currently reduced to $2.99 each at Amazon US (normally $9.99).

The Second World War: A Complete History

In the hands of master historian Martin Gilbert, the complex and compelling story of the Second World War comes to life. This narrative captures the perspectives of leading politicians and war commanders, journalists, civilians, and ordinary soldiers, offering gripping eyewitness accounts of heroism, defeat, suffering, and triumph.

This is one of the first historical studies of World War II that describes the Holocaust as an integral part of the war. It also covers maneuvers, strategies, and leaders operating in European, Asian, and Pacific theatres. In addition, this book brings in survivor testimonies of occupation, survival behind enemy lines, and the experience of minority groups such as the Roma in Europe, to offer a comprehensive account of the war’s impact on individual lives on both sides. This is a sweeping narrative of one of the most deadly wars in history, which took almost forty million lives.

The Holocaust

Rich with eye-witness accounts, incisive interviews, and first-hand source materials including documentation from the Eichmann and Nuremberg war crime trials, master historian Martin Gilbert weaves a detailed, immediate account of the Holocaust from Hitler’s rise to power to the final defeat of the Nazis in 1945.

This sweeping narrative begins with an in-depth historical analysis of the origins of anti-Semitism in Europe, and tracks the systematic brutality of Hitler’s “Final Solution” in unflinching detail. It brings to light new source materials documenting Mengele’s diabolical concentration camp experiments and documents the activities of Himmler, Eichmann, and other Nazi leaders. It also demonstrates comprehensive evidence of Jewish resistance and the heroic efforts of Gentiles to aid and shelter Jews and others targeted for extermination, even at the risk of their own lives.

Combining survivor testimonies, deft historical analysis, and painstaking research, The Holocaust is without doubt a masterwork of World War II history.

Israel: A History

Fleeing persecution in Europe, thousands of Jewish emigrants settled in Palestine after World War II. Renowned historian Martin Gilbert crafts a riveting account of Israel’s turbulent history, from the birth of the Zionist movement under Theodor Herzl through its unexpected declaration of statehood in 1948, and through the many wars, conflicts, treaties, negotiations, and events that have shaped its past six decades—including the Six Day War, the Intifada, Suez, and the Yom Kippur War. Drawing on a wealth of first-hand source materials, eyewitness accounts, and his own personal and intimate knowledge of the country, Gilbert weaves a complex narrative that’s both gripping and informative, and probes both the ideals and realities of modern statehood.

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Charles River Editors

The Battle of Leipzig: The History and Legacy of the Biggest Battle of the Napoleonic Wars


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[Little.Egret]

Charles River Editors

The Berlin Wall: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Notorious Wall

Houston, We've Had a Problem: The History of the Apollo 13 Mission

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[Little.Egret]

Better Traffic and Revenue Forecasting by Luis Willumsen

Free

Demand and revenue forecasting for transport has an inconsistent track record. There are several reasons for this: a possible optimism bias, the inherent uncertainty in any forecast, limited data and a poor choice of modelling tools. Therefore any better approach must acknowledge these constraints from the outset and be adapted to deal with revenue risk. This book addresses these issues on the basis of 20 years of international experience producing Traffic and Revenue projections for a range of transport concessions: Toll Roads, Managed Lanes, LRT, BRT, Metro and Rail projects with involvement of the private sector. It includes an additional chapter on Congestion Charging.


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The Gold Train: The Destruction of the Jews and the Second World War's Most Terrible Robbery by Ronald Zweig

In 1944, as the Soviet army closed in on Budapest, a train rolled out of the station.

On that train were carriage after carriage of loot – gold, diamonds, furs, wedding rings – plundered in one of the most shameful crimes of the century.

Commanded by Árpád Toldi, a key organizer of the Hungarian Holocaust, and harbouring a desperate group of fascist ideologues, soldiers and thieves, the gold train was destined for a Nazi stronghold in the Alps.

It would never arrive.

Along its crazed journey the train’s contents were pilfered, fought over, hidden and scattered, until they became the stuff of legend, with legal claims unresolved even today.

What is the truth of this mythical cargo?

In ‘The Gold Train’ Ronald Zweig reveals the full story of one of the most terrible mysteries of the Second World War.

[GtrsRGr8]

I am posting this book because 1) it's cheap, 2) it's highly rated, 3) it's substantial (269 pages), and 4) it's on a controversial subject (think: interesting). I am not posting it because I necessarily agree with the position(s) that the author takes on the Crusades or any other subject.

The Crusades: The World's Debate. By Hilaire Belloc. Rated 4.1, but from only 7 reviews, at Amazon at the present moment; rated 4.12, from 75 ratings, at GoodReads. Print list price $12.95; digital list price N/A; Kindle price now $0.99. Cavalier Books, publisher. 269 pages. http://www.amazon.com/The-Crusades-W...3QDK9MYX3PN1NM.

Book Description
Hilaire Belloc, one of the most prolific Catholic authors of his time, gives a common sense explanation of why the Crusades were necessary, and why they ultimately failed. Belloc argues that the personal, and strategic, failings of the First Crusade’s leaders led to the establishment of a state that could not be sustained, and that the absence of such a state left Europe vulnerable to Muslim aggression for centuries afterward. Writing after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, shortly before World War II, Belloc believed that the tide had turned, and that the West had finally gained the advantage over its mortal foe. However, he also includes a prophetic warning to Western civilization about the eventual resurgence of Islam and its enduring desire to destroy Christendom.

[GtrsRGr8]

This is the 4th (the most recent) edition.

The Backpacker's Handbook. By Chris Townsend. Rated 4.5, from 47 reviews at Amazon at the present moment. Print list price $21.00; digital list(?) price $9.99; Kindle price now $1.99. International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, publisher. 480 pages. http://www.amazon.com/Backpackers-Ha...r%27s+handbook.

Book Description
What you need to know before you hit the trails

Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on:

- How to choose packs and footwear—and make sure they fit
- What clothing to take on the trail
- Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear
- GPS, cell phones, and other electronic devices
- And much more

[Little.Egret]

Charles River Editors

The Grand Canyon: The History of the America's Most Famous Natural Wonder

The Klondike Gold Rush: The History of the Late 19th Century Gold Rush in Alaska and the Yukon

Mount Vernon: The History of George Washington's Famous Plantation

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[GA Russell]

Thanks for the Belloc, Gtrs!

[Little.Egret]

Charles River Editors

31 freebies at the moment, most repeats

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Ellis Island: The History and Legacy of America's Most Famous Immigration Gateway

The Moscow Kremlin: The History of Russia's Most Famous Landmark

The Eiffel Tower: The History of Paris' Most Famous Landmark

American Legends: The Life of Henry Kissinger

Legends of the West: The History of the James-Younger Gang

The Hundred Days Offensive: The History of the Final Campaign of World War I

The Greatest Mysteries of the Ancient World: Stonehenge, the Sphinx, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

America's Favorite Comedy Acts: The Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, and Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis

Prominent Algonquian Tribes: The History of the Shawnee, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Chippewa, and Blackfeet

Famous Landmarks of Ancient Rome: The History of the Colosseum, the Forum, and the Appian Way

The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann: The History of Israel's Abduction and Execution of the Holocaust's Architect

Warfare in the Middle Ages: The History of Medieval Military and Siege Tactics

American Legends: The Life of Little Richard

The My Lai Massacre: The History of the Vietnam War's Most Notorious Atrocity

Mount Vernon: The History of George Washington's Famous Plantation

[GtrsRGr8]

93% markdown from digital list price.

It's 5-star-rated and nearly 500 pages long. Wow.

I know that few Mobilereaders will have an interest in this subject, but the ebook is just too good of a deal not to post.

The History of Surfing. By Matt Warshaw. Rated 4.8 stars, from 40 reviews at the present moment. Print list price $50.00; digital list price $39.99; Kindle price now $2.99. Chronicle Books, LLC, publisher. 495 pages. http://www.amazon.com/History-Surfin...ory+of+surfing.

Book Description
Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has crafted an unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. At nearly 500 pages, with 250,000 words and more than 250 rare photographs, The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original. The obsessive nature of this endeavor is matched only by the obsessive nature of surfers, who will pore through these pages with passion and opinion. A true category killer, here is the definitive history of surfing.

[GA Russell]

Gtrs, I wish I could give you more karma for this surfing book. Mega thanks!

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Gtrs, I wish I could give you more karma for this surfing book. Mega thanks!

I'm just glad to know that there is at least one Mobilereader who benefited from the post. Thanks.

[Little.Egret]

Endeavour reprints

Jennie: The Mother of Winston Churchill by Anita Leslie

In this book, with the skill of an experienced biographer, an Irish sense of humour and a measure of intuition, Anita Leslie has produced a vivid and convincing portrait of Jennie, Lady Randolph, Winston Churchill's mother.
From his father, Winston Churchill surely inherited the gift of oratory. But from his mother he drew greater gifts of inestimable value to the nation he led in the dark days of 1940-1.
She gave him her ache for action, her formidable stamina, her courage and, above all, the will to stand fast in adversity and to endure whatever fate threw at her.
Jennie was an extraordinary beauty whose zest, courage, intelligence and conversational ease made her, in her own right, one of the international figures of her day.

Anita Leslie (1914-85) was Winston Churchill's first cousin, once removed. She published an array of fiction and non-fiction, and brought out a memoir, A Story Half Told, in 1983. As well as writing the biography of Churchill's mother, she also wrote one of her cousin Randolf, {Randolph} Churchill's son.

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[Little.Egret]

The Great Rogue: A Biography of Captain John Smith by Noel Gerson

Captain John Smith was one of the truly great English explorers, and a prolific author who made the New World popular.
But he was also his own worst enemy.
An officer at 22 after the battle of Amiens in 1597, he was confident, brash and ready to explore the world and after a few more battles through Europe, he returned to London with a reputation.
Almost single-handedly, he was responsible for the success of the Jamestown colony in Virginia.
His discoveries in New England led directly to the voyages of the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
For the leader of the colony, Powhatan, John Smith was the only one he can trust, at first...
Captain John Smith is most famous for being saved by Powhatan's daughter, the Indian princess Pocahontas, a beautiful and exotic tale that has been told over and over...
But Pocahontas' story was invented by Smith for his own glorification - as were other vivid tales of his life and travels.

Noel Bertram Gerson (1913-1988) was a prolific American author, who wrote 325 books under his own name and under several pseudonyms. He channeled his own wartime experience in military intelligence into many of his novels, as well as writing widely about American history. His titles include `Liner', `Daughter of Earth and Water: A Biography of Mary Shelley', `The Conqueror's Wife' and `I'll Storm Hell: A Novel of Mad Anthony Wayne'.


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