Billboard

Billboard
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Total Pages: 718
Release: 2012-01-07
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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

Erich von Manstein

Erich von Manstein
Author: Benoît Lemay
Publisher: Casemate
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2010-07-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1935149555

A selection of the Military Book Club: An “informative and objective” biography of a genius commander and a study of his loyalty to the Nazi cause (Library Journal). To many close students of World War II, Erich von Manstein is considered the greatest commander of the war, if not the entire twentieth century. He devised the plan that conquered France in 1940 and led an infantry corps in that campaign. At the head of a panzer corps, he reached the gates of Leningrad in 1941, then took command of 11th Army and conquered Sevastopol and the Crimea. After destroying another Soviet army in the north, he was given command of the ad hoc Army Group Don to retrieve the German calamity at Stalingrad, whereupon he launched a counteroffensive that, against all odds, restored the German front. Afterward, he commanded Army Group South, nearly crushing the Soviets at Kursk, and then skillfully resisted their relentless attacks as he traded territory for coherence in the East. Though an undoubtedly brilliant military leader—whose achievements, considering the forces at his disposal, rivaled of Patton, Rommel, MacArthur, and Montgomery—surprisingly little is known about Manstein himself, save for his own memoir and the accolades of his contemporaries. In this book, we finally have a full portrait of the man, including his campaigns, and an analysis of what precisely kept a genius like Manstein harnessed to such a dark cause. A great military figure, but a man who lacked a sharp political sense, Manstein was very much representative of the Germano-Prussian military caste of his time. Though Hitler was uneasy about the influence he’d gained throughout the German Army, Manstein ultimately declined to join any clandestine plots against his Führer, believing they would simply cause chaos, the one thing he abhorred. Though he constantly opposed Hitler on operational details, he considered it a point of loyalty to simply stand with the German state, in whatever form. Though not bereft of personal opinions, his primary allegiances were, first, to Deutschland and, second, to the soldiers under his command, who’d been committed against an enemy many times their strength. It is thus through Manstein that the attitudes of other high-ranking officers who fought during the Second World War, particularly on the Eastern Front, can be illuminated. This book is a “well-researched, convincingly reasoned analysis of a general widely considered one of WWII’s great commanders” (Publishers Weekly). Includes photographs.

Only a Woman

Only a Woman
Author: Terri McFaddin
Publisher: Multnomah
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2010-05-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307565386

Only a Woman deals with the felt need among women for surrender, growth, and service to the Lord. National conference speaker Terri McFaddin brings a motivational message for women to seek a deeper relationship with God by taking "radical action" for Him. While other books are centered around comforting and healing women, McFaddin recounts examples of women who reached beyond the traditional practice of Christianity "into biblical extremes designed to bring power, healing, and deliverance" to their lives -- and the lives of all around them. "Sooner or later you will find yourself searching for answers that can't be found at choir rehearsals and garden parties," says McFaddin, who offers clear answers here.

How to Use the Word “Turn” In English: A Comprehensive Guide to the Word “Turn”

How to Use the Word “Turn” In English: A Comprehensive Guide to the Word “Turn”
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2020-08-20
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Turn’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Turn’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Turn’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Turn’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Turn’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Turn’ 07. English Word: ‘Turn’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Turn’ Sample This: Turn is a regular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) -- TURN Second Form (Past Form) -- TURNED Third Form (Past Participle) -- TURNED Present Perfect of ‘Come’ – Have/Has Turned Past Perfect of ‘Come’ -- Had Turned -ING Form of ‘Come’ -- turning Infinitive of ‘Come’ -- To Turn MOST COMMON Meanings OF “TURN” AS THE MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: Meaning 1. to move your body or part of your body in an attempt to face or start moving in a different direction Example Sentences: The children turned and headed back up the hill. He turned to face the wall in shame. She turned to look at him affectionately. He turned to look over my right shoulder. He turned to say: "Come follow me." I Turned To Say Goodbye. I turned to say something to him. She turned to say something. (turn + adv./prep.) We needed to turn back to save us from a landslide. They all hurriedly turned away. She turned around for one second to look at my face. I turned around, and saw him trying to greet me. He turned around to look at the small group of protestors. (turn sth) (+ adv./prep.) Turn your hand away from the camera. She turned her chair around and looked at me. When she turned her chair around, we could see she was blushing but smiling, Meaning 2. to move or make sth move around a central point Example Sentences: He turned the screw 1/2 turn clockwise. (turn sth) + (adv./prep.) I turned the key in the lock and felt the point where a car would unlock the door. Meaning 3. (turn + adv./prep.) (of a road or river) to bend or curve in a particular direction Example Sentences: The road turned to the right after about half a mile. This road turns to the right and runs north of east. After a distance of approximately 70 meters, the road turned to the north A hundred meters ahead of us the road turned right. After about five miles, the river turned east. Meaning 4. to aim or point sth in a particular direction Example Sentences: (turn sth) (on/to sb/sth/yourself) A man turned gun on himself at a gun store, police said. It is time to turn your attention to your family. (turn to sb/sth/yourself) My thoughts turned to my friends, who were close to me the whole time.

SOE Hero

SOE Hero
Author: Robert Maloubier
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 075096944X

Robert ‘Bob’ Maloubier, otherwise known as the French James Bond and as Churchill’s Secret Agent, led a life straight out of a spy thriller. At the age of just 19, he escaped occupied France and ended up in England, where he was given intensive training by the Special Operations Executive.Back in occupied France, Maloubier’s SOE duties saw him commit large-scale industrial sabotage in Le Havre and Rouen, suffer gunshot wounds while evading capture and be evacuated in the nick of time by 161 Special Duties Squadron.Always the centre of the action, he was flown back to France alongside fellow agents Philippe Liewer, Violette Szabó and Jean Claude Guiet, just after D-Day, where he operated in guerilla warfare conditions and destroyed vital bridges. After another mission with Force 136 in the Far East, the sheer wealth of experience Maloubier gathered during the war made him a perfect candidate to help found the French Secret Service, for whom he proved invaluable.Bob Maloubier was undoubtedly one of the Second World War’s most remarkable, courageous and flamboyant characters. His simply and uniquely told personal account of wartime spent as an SOE agent and with the French Résistance is poignant, brutally truthful, and is told here for the first time in English.

Building Safety: lessons from India's top 10 industrial Catastrophes

Building Safety: lessons from India's top 10 industrial Catastrophes
Author: Anand R.
Publisher: Anand
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2024-10-14
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Industrial accidents have long been a part of modern industrial history, sometimes with devastating consequences that have reshaped industries, communities, and regulatory landscapes. Despite advancements in technology and safety protocols, when these systems fail, the resulting catastrophes can lead to tragic loss of life, environmental destruction, and lasting economic damage. This book examines ten of the most significant industrial disasters that have left profound impacts on the world. These events, spanning various industries such as manufacturing, chemical processing, and energy production, are more than just tragic stories—they are critical case studies in understanding the risks inherent in industrial operations. From large-scale explosions to toxic chemical releases, each chapter delves into the root causes of these disasters, their immediate and long-term effects, and the lessons learned from these failures. While these accidents are diverse in nature, they share common threads: lapses in safety, human error, regulatory shortcomings, and in some cases, unforeseen technical failures. By exploring these incidents, we aim to not only recount their dramatic impacts but also shed light on the weaknesses in safety systems that allowed such disasters to occur. Beyond their immediate aftermath, these industrial accidents often resulted in significant changes to safety regulations and operational standards, prompting industries to rethink their approaches to risk management. This book seeks to highlight the reforms and advancements made in the wake of these tragedies, illustrating how loss and disaster can drive meaningful progress. Ultimately, the goal of this book is to emphasize the importance of learning from these catastrophic events. Through understanding the factors that led to these accidents, industries can build more robust systems to prevent similar incidents in the future. Each of these ten disasters serves as a reminder that while progress and innovation are essential to industrial growth, safety, vigilance, and continuous improvement must always remain a priority to prevent history from repeating itself.

352nd Fighter Group

352nd Fighter Group
Author: Tom Ivie
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1846037557

Nicknamed the 'Bluenosed Bastards of Bodney' due to the garish all-blue noses of their P-51s, the 352nd FG was one of the most successful fighter groups in the Eighth Air Force. Credited with destroying almost 800 enemy aircraft between 1943 and 1945, the 352nd finished fourth in the ranking of all groups within VIII Fighter Command. Initially equipped with P-47s, the group transitioned to P-51s in the spring of 1944, and it was with the Mustang that its pilots enjoyed their greatest success. Numerous first-hand accounts, 55 newly commissioned artworks and 140+ photos complete this concise history of the 'Bluenosers'.

Grace, Talent, and Merit

Grace, Talent, and Merit
Author: Anthony J. La Vopa
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2002-06-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521525145

Poor students experienced a kind of upward mobility that was not uncommon in old-regime Europe. They were also objects of controversy. and as such they reveal the many dimensions of the issue of opening careers to talent. At stake were socially and politically sensitive questions about the relative importance of nature and nurture, of natural talent and 'birth', in realizing human potential; about the proper reconciliation of collective imperatives and individual freedom, of hierarchical stability and progress; about how national systems of education should be structured; about the kind and degree of upward mobility the society and the culture needed and could tolerate. This 1988 book shows how a cluster of familiar eighteenth-century ideas about grace, talent, and merit shaped a formative social experience for men whose importance is still celebrated today, as well as for members of the educated elite who were and have remained obscure.