Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
The Marauders
Download The Marauders full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online The Marauders ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Download or read book The Marauders written by Tom Cooper and published by Crown. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A little Elmore Leonard, a little Charles Portis, and very much its own uniquely American self. . .Tom Cooper has written one hell of a novel." –Stephen King When the BP oil spill devastates the Louisiana Gulf Coast, the citizens of the bayou town of Jeanette scramble to replace their lost livelihoods. Among them is one-armed, pill-popping shrimper Gus Lindquist, who has nothing left but the dying glimmer of a boyhood dream: finding the lost treasure of pirate Jean Lafitte. With his metal detector and Pez dispenser full of Oxycontin, Lindquist steers his rickety shrimp boat into the savage Louisiana swamps. Along his journey, Gus meets a motley crew of characters: Wes Trench, a young Cajun man estranged from his father since his mother died in Katrina; Reginald and Victor Toup, sociopathic twin brothers and drug lords; Cosgrove and Hanson, petty criminals searching for a secret that could make them rich, or kill them; and Brady Grimes, a BP middleman out to make his career by swindling the townsfolk of Jeanette, among them his own mother. Funny, dark, and compelling, The Marauders throws these characters on a rollicking collision course that all of them might not survive.
Book Synopsis The Marauders by : Patrick Strickland
Download or read book The Marauders written by Patrick Strickland and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Marauders is a blistering book, a hard-ass stare into the voracious mouth of the US-Mexico border. Patrick Strickland has done a fine piece of reporting from places we don’t dare to tread.” — Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The Devil's Highway This real-life Western tells the story of how citizens in a small Arizona border town stood up to anti-immigrant militias and vigilantes. The Marauders uncovers the riveting nonfiction saga of far-right militias terrorizing the border towns of southern Arizona. In one of the towns profiled, Arivaca, rogue militia members killed a man and his nine-year-old daughter in 2009. In response, the residents organized and spent two years trying to push the new militias out through boycotts and by urging local businesses to ban them. The militias and vigilante groups again raised the stakes, spreading Pizzagate-style conspiracy theories alleging that town residents were complicit in child sex trafficking, prompting fears of vigilante violence. The Marauders flips the standard formula most often applied to stories about immigration and the far right. Too often those stories are told from the perspective of the ones committing the violence. While Strickland doesn't shy away from exploring those dark themes, the far right are not the protagonists of the book. Rather, the people targeted by hate groups, and the individuals who rose up to stop them in their tracks, are the heroes of this dramatic story.
Book Synopsis Marauders By Gerry Duggan Vol. 1 by : Gerry Duggan
Download or read book Marauders By Gerry Duggan Vol. 1 written by Gerry Duggan and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Marauders #1-6. Ahoy, muties - the X-Men sail at dawn! Mutantkind has begun a glorious new era on Krakoa, but some nations’ human authorities are preventing mutants from escaping to this new homeland. Which is where Captain Kate Pryde and her high-seas allies come in! Funded by Emma Frost and the Hellfire Trading Company, Kate and her crew of Storm, Pyro, Bishop and Iceman sail the seven seas to liberate their fellow mutants - as the Marauders! But the real cutthroats are back home in the Hellfire Club’s Inner Circle, where Sebastian Shaw has recruited a new Black Bishop to aid in his machinations against the Club’s two queens. As tensions rise, Kate’s crew finds itself caught in the dead center of the Battle of Madripoor! Can the Marauders avoid being made to walk the plank?
Book Synopsis Merrill's Marauders by : Gavin Mortimer
Download or read book Merrill's Marauders written by Gavin Mortimer and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From late 1941 through 1942, Japan overran much of the Pacific, including Burma. In March 1943, British Gen. Orde Wingate and his famed long-range penetration unit, the "Chindits," cut through the Burmese jungle, skirmishing with Japanese troops, destroying bridges, and cutting rail lines. Their advance and success shocked the Japanese, who had been conquering East Asia at an unstoppable pace. The Chindits' success, however, came at a price: they lost one-third of their three thousand men during the two-month-long mission. But though the Chindits were ultimately pushed back to India, their mission set the foundation for long-range penetration troops into Japanese-controlled territory. Months later, in August 1943, a call went out for three thousand American troops to volunteer for a hazardous secret mission in the Burmese jungle. Casualties were expected to be 85 percent. Despite these unfavorable odds, the required number of troops was raised, comprising men with varied military and personal backgrounds, such as Sioux and Japanese-Americans who later formed the core of the unit's elite intelligence and reconnaissance platoons. Code-named "Unit Galahad" but lacking an official designation, they were christened the "Dead End Kids" by an embedded newspaper correspondent. After Col. Charles Hunter, the unit's commander during training, was reassigned to second-in-command and replaced by Brig. Gen. Frank Merrill, other members of the press coined the more popular nickname for the unit that eventually stuck: Merrill's Marauders. After training for months in India, the Marauders made their way into Burma in February 1944 and cut their way over mountain passes and through thick jungle growth, fighting off malaria and dysentery. The Marauders continued their trek through the Burmese jungle and engaged in several skirmishes with Japanese troops on their way to their ultimate goal: capturing the vital Japanese-controlled airstrip at Myitkyina, which linked northern Burma to the rest of the country. Once the airfield was captured through a series of brilliant outflanking movements assisted by Chinese units and Kachin hill tribes, the Marauders dug in to defend it until troops from the First Chinese Army arrived. Only two hundred of the original three thousand Marauders remained in fighting condition when the support came. General Joseph Stilwell reorganized the group with reinforcements and then focused on taking the town of Myitkyina, which the Allies finally wrestled from the Japanese in August 1943. For their bravery in the harshest fighting conditions, the group received a Presidential Unit Citation, six Distinguished Service Crosses, four Legions of Merit, and forty-four Silver Stars. "Merrill's Marauders" is the story of this highly decorated unit, one of the toughest special forces units of World War II. Author bio: Award-winning historian Gavin Mortimer is one of the world's foremost experts on World War II special forces. His history of the wartime Special Air Service was praised by the BBC as "a highly authoritative but also absorbing account," and it is currently under option from GK-TV in Hollywood. He has also written "The Daring Dozen: Special Forces Legends of World War II," a study of twelve of the most influential wartime special forces soldiers from the United States, Britain, and Germany. He contributes regularly to "World War II" magazine, "MHQ" ("Military History Quarterly)," and other historical publications on both sides of the Atlantic.
Book Synopsis Marauder's Map Guide to Hogwarts by : Erinn Pascal
Download or read book Marauder's Map Guide to Hogwarts written by Erinn Pascal and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enchanted map of Hogwarts comes to life with this guidebook. The included wand doubles as an invisible ink marker and light. The light reveals invisible ink secrets on the fold-out map pages, while the pen can help readers create their own magical map, using the blank parchment included at the back of this book. Full color. Consumable.
Book Synopsis The Marauders' Island by : Tristan J. Tarwater
Download or read book The Marauders' Island written by Tristan J. Tarwater and published by Back That Elf Up. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Azria is a mage of Miz, trained to wield the magic her country is famous for. When her estranged mother, alleged pirate Captain Apzana of the Hen & Chick, shows up on her 16th birthday offering her adventure, Azria leaves the life she knows for the promise of riches, renown and danger at her mother’s side. But more mysteries than answers surface when Apzana reveals why she's called on Azria after years of absence: the treasure of the Marauders’ Island, an island sunk into the Sapphire Sea generations ago by the infamous mage Iyzani. If Azria can raise the island, the score of a thousand shores will be theirs for the taking and she'll secure her place among her mother’s crew. But when Iyzani emerges from the shadows to stop them, Azria must summon her power and navigate the waters of revenge and ambition. A YA novel laced with coconut wine, salt, and magic!
Book Synopsis The Deeds Of Valiant Men: A Study In Leadership. The Marauders In North Burma, 1944 by : LTC Henry L. Kinnison IV
Download or read book The Deeds Of Valiant Men: A Study In Leadership. The Marauders In North Burma, 1944 written by LTC Henry L. Kinnison IV and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper is intended to examine key aspects of senior leadership in the execution of the North Burma Campaign of 1944 by the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional). The paper addresses the formation and training of the unit, also known as Merrill’s Marauders. It also addresses the three major missions performed by the Marauders to include the seizing of the Myitkyina airstrip. In particular, the paper considers the leadership of Generals Stilwell and Merrill during the campaign and examines new evidence concerning their performance.
Download or read book The First Marauder written by Luke Ryan and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four years after an apocalyptic event known as "the Red," a 15-year-old Tyler Ballard struggles with the death of his brother following a skirmish with a neighboring town over resources. He joins the East Tampa Militia in an attempt to find vengeance, but discovers a web of circumstances that are not as simple as his fractured heart may have wished.Tyler's journey illustrates the discovery of war and those involved in it - from the soldiers in the dirt to the politicians barking orders and pulling strings.
Book Synopsis Merrill’s Marauders by : Edward M. Young
Download or read book Merrill’s Marauders written by Edward M. Young and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merrill's Marauders were the first American Army infantry unit to fight in the China-Burma-India theatre, and one of the most renowned units to come out of World War II. The Marauders established a lasting reputation for hard fighting and tenacity in the face of adversity, combating a determined enemy, some of the most difficult and disease-ridden terrain in the world, and a seemingly indifferent higher command. Pushed beyond the limit of their endurance, at the end of nearly six months of operations behind Japanese lines, the remaining Marauders were withdrawn from combat after suffering over 90% casualties. Because of its courageous actions, the unit received the very rare honour of having every member presented with a Bronze Star for gallantry. This book explores the creation, training and combat experiences of the Marauders, one of the most famous units in the US Army's roll of honour.
Download or read book The Hoodie Girl written by Yuen Wright and published by Wattpad Books. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My hoodie is freakishly oversized. It covers my body in a way that makes me feel comfortable. Safe. Invisible. Wren Martin isn’t what you would call a popular girl. She is remarkably average, gets good grades, and aspires to get a scholarship to her dream college and leave her hometown, as it’s filled with impossible memories. Asher Reed—star athlete and heartthrob of Eastview High—is everything wrong with high school in one frustratingly good-looking body. But when an on-field accident leaves him sidelined for the season, he takes an interest in Wren. With an undeniable connection, Wren and Asher form a friendship that quickly turns into something more. Yuen Wright’s heartwarming debut is a reminder that when someone really sees you, the last thing you want is to be invisible.
Download or read book The Fever King written by Victoria Lee and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sixteen-year-old Noam, a technopath, is thrust into the magical elite of the nation of Carolinia, where he learns the science behind his magic, secretly planning to use it against the government to protect refugees fleeing magical outbreaks." --
Download or read book X-Men written by Mike Carey and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting X-Men (1991) #188-199 and #200-204 (A stories) and X-Men Annual (2007) #1. Mike Carey reinvigorates the X-Men! A shaken Sabretooth arrives at the X-Mens doorstep asking for asylum! But what could possibly strike terror into the heart of Victor Creed? The Children of the Vault have risen and they spell doom for the X-Men! Rogue must assemble a dangerous new squad including Mystique, Cable, Lady Mastermind and Sabretooth but when a terrifying alien threat emerges, can Rogue hold on to her sanity? Meanwhile, the deadliest foes in the X-Mens history, the Marauders, return and Gambit is front and center among their ranks! Why are the Marauders eliminating specific mutants? And what prize do they plan to rip from the X-Mens hands? Its an exciting new direction for the X-Men that sets up the status quo for the Messiah Complex event!
Download or read book Spearhead written by James E. T. Hopkins and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walawbum, Shaduzup, Inkangahtawng, Nhpum Ga, Ritpong, Myitkyina. Although the names of these battles are not as familiar to the public as Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, the name of the legendary American volunteer regiment that fought in them echoes throughout modern military history. Thrown into combat in the Burmese jungle in February 1944 at the request of the British government, Merrill's Marauders was the first American infantry regiment to fight on the Asian continent since the Boxer Rebellion. Assembled in 1943 as the 5037th Composite Unit (Provisional), the three thousand infantryman who answered FDR's call for volunteers for a secret, "dangerous and hazardous mission" found themselves in India training for jungle combat. Created to spearhead undertrained (and American-led) Chinese troops in Burma and reopen the land route to China, the 5037th was expected by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to take 85 percent casualties and be disbanded within three months. As it turned out, the Marauders existed for eleven months, operating successfully in hostile territory, pioneering long-range military activities in jungle and mountainous regions, and completing one of the most productive -- and perilous -- military campaigns in American history. Despite its considerable achievements under the most difficult conditions, there has never been a complete history of the regiment until now. In Spearhead, James E. T. Hopkins -- a field surgeon with the Marauders' Third Battalion -- in collaboration with John M. Jones, provides a detailed history of the highly decorated unit, from the circumstances under which the 5037th was formed and its arduous training to the many battles in which the Maraudersdistinguished themselves to the unit's deactivation in July 1945. Drawing on unpublished logs, personal diaries, and histories kept by members of the regiment, Hopkins provides a personal story of combat in an environment that was nearly as deadly as the enemy. As a medical officer, he witnessed the horrors of jungle combat, the resolute heroism of the volunteers who fought, and the genuine respect that men and officers in the regiment had for one another. He also chronicles the remarkable efforts of the unit's rear echelon to keep the combatants supplied. With Spearhead, Hopkins reveals the real story behind a chapter in the history of the Second World War too often officially forgotten or clouded by myth. Spearhead offers a heartfelt tribute to the men who served as Merrill's Marauders -- and a comprehensive account of their deeds in the treacherous jungles of Burma fifty years ago.
Author :David W. Mays Publisher :Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency ISBN 13 :1682355276 Total Pages :324 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (823 download)
Book Synopsis Spanish Marauders by : David W. Mays
Download or read book Spanish Marauders written by David W. Mays and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish Marauders: The Forbidden Acts of Crime Lords and International Mafia is an epic, riveting, and deeply imaginative novel about people migrating into Spain to enhance their lives. At the same time, they create havoc among themselves and the people of Spain. The action-packed novel begins with the main characters arriving from five countries. The story details their interactions with the Russian and European mafia. Their explosive lives boil over with action and suspense, and shows the cruelty of humanity versus the love and kindness shown by the characters. Spanish Marauders exploits people’s unimaginable callous indifference and wicked acts, and will keep readers enthralled until the very last page. Its surprise ending includes the emotions of love, compassion, and hatred. This gripping thriller encompasses both the kindness and evil in the world.
Download or read book X-Men/Fantastic Four written by and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KRAKOA. Every known mutant lives there...except for one. But now it's time for FRANKLIN RICHARDS to come home. It's the X-MEN vs. the FANTASTIC FOUR, and nothing will ever be the same. COLLECTING: X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR (2020) 1-4
Download or read book Marauder written by Clive Cussler and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JOIN THE OREGON CREW IN THE RIP-ROARING NEW NOVEL FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER A deadly venom. A ruthless terrorist. A billionaire's terrifying final wish . . . _________ Answering a research ship's distress call in the Timor Sea, Juan Cabrillo's Oregon finds the crew unable to move or speak - victims of an unknown toxin. After a second attack leaves many more paralysed, Juan races not only to find an antidote - but also discover who is behind these crimes and what they want. His search for answers leads to a 2000-year-old Roman mystery and a plan to bring down a nation by a ruthless enemy acting from beyond the grave. It will take all of Juan's legendary wits, wiles and weaponry to keep millions of innocent lives out of the firing line . . . _________ PRAISE FOR CLIVE CUSSLER: 'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail 'The Adventure King' Sunday Express 'Nobody does it better... nobody!' Stephen Coonts 'Just about the best storyteller in the business' New York Post
Book Synopsis Merrill’s Marauders February - May 1944 [Illustrated Edition] by : Anon
Download or read book Merrill’s Marauders February - May 1944 [Illustrated Edition] written by Anon and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 27 Maps, 2 Sketches and 23 Photos THE 5307th COMPOSITE UNIT (Provisional) of the Army of the United States was organized and trained for long-range penetration behind enemy lines in Japanese-held Burma. Commanded by Brig. Gen. (now Maj. Gen.) Frank D. Merrill, its 2,997 officers and men became popularly known as "Merrill’s Marauders." From February to May, 1944 the operations of the Marauders were closely coordinated with those of the Chinese 22d and 38th Divisions in a drive to recover northern Burma and clear the way for the construction of the Ledo Road, which was to link the Indian railhead at Ledo with the old Burma Road to China. The Marauders were foot soldiers who marched and fought through jungles and over mountains from the Hukawng Valley in northwestern Burma to Myitkyina on the Irrawaddy River. In 5 major and 30 minor engagements they met and defeated the veteran soldiers of the Japanese 18th Division. Operating in the rear of the main forces of the Japanese, they prepared the way for the southward advance of the Chinese by disorganizing supply lines and communications. The climax of the Marauders’ operations was the capture of the Myitkyina airfield, the only all-weather strip in northern Burma. This was the final victory of the 5307th Composite Unit, which was disbanded in August, 1944.
![Download Merrill’s Marauders February - May 1944 [Illustrated Edition] PDF Online Free](https://books.google.com/books/content/images/frontcover/ag1wCwAAQBAJ?fife=w200-h370)
