The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II

The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II

The astonishing, never before told story of the greatest rescue mission of World War II—when the OSS set out to recover more than 500 airmen trapped behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia...During a bombing campaign over Romanian oil fields, hundreds of American airmen were shot down in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia. Local Serbian farmers and peasants risked their own lives to give refuge to the soldiers while they waited for rescue, and in 1944, Operation Halyard was born. The risks were incredible. The starving Americans in Yugoslavia had to construct a landing strip large enough for C-47 cargo planes—without tools, without alerting the Germans, and without endangering the villagers. And the cargo planes had to make it through enemy airspace and back—without getting shot down themselves.   Classified for over half a century for political reasons, the full account of this unforgettable story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery is now being told for the first time ever. The Forgotten 500 is the gripping, behind-the-scenes look at the greatest escape of World War II.“Amazing [and] riveting.”—James Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers

  • UPC: 783324820270
  • ASIN: 0451224957
  • ISBN: 0451224957
  • Brand: Nal Caliber
  • Manufacturer: Dutton Caliber

101 So Bad, They're Good Dad Jokes

101 So Bad, They're Good Dad Jokes

A Top 5 Best-selling Amazon Book!*Dad jokes. They make you cringe, they make you groan but the one thing they have in common is they come from dad. Be it during a wedding toast or when introducing your dad to someone you want to impress, dad never fails to insert a dad joke wherever he can.This dad joke book makes a great gift for the dad who has everything and has heard everything. Or maybe you want to buy it for yourself and come prepared the next time dad wants to have a joke off.In any event, 101 So Bad, They're Good Dad Jokes will have your eyes rolling into the back of your head faster than dad can strip to his tighty-whities on a hot summer day!* Week of June 10, 2018

  • ASIN: 1973749122
  • ISBN: 1973749122
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Made for Me

Made for Me

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER! Perfect for dads of both boys and girls.Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me. From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Filled with adorable illustrations and the refrain, "You are the one made just for me," Made for Me is a winning presentation of tender moments that tie a father and his new child together--forever.

  • ASIN: 1945547693
  • ISBN: 1945547693
  • Manufacturer: Familius

A Life Well Played: My Stories (Commemorative Edition)

A Life Well Played: My Stories (Commemorative Edition)

The commemorative edition of the instant New York Times bestseller--now with a foreword by Jack Nicklaus!"A wonderful compilation that reflects who he was as a person, as a golfer, and as someone who believed in giving back. He was a champion at each turn, and it was an honor not just knowing him and competing against him for nearly 60 years, but also being his friend." ―Jack Nicklaus, from the forewordThis book is Palmer’s parting gift to the world -- a treasure trove of entertaining anecdotes and timeless wisdom that readers, golfers and non-golfers alike, will celebrate and cherish. No one has won more fans around the world and no player has had a bigger impact on the sport of golf than Arnold Palmer. In fact, Palmer is considered by many to be the most important professional golfer in history, an American icon. In A Life Well Played, Palmer takes stock of the many experiences of his life, bringing new details and insights to some familiar stories and sharing new ones. This book is for Arnie's Army and all golf fans but it is more than just a golf book; Palmer had tremendous success off the course as well and is most notable for his exemplary sportsmanship and business success, while always giving back to the fans who made it all possible. Gracious, fair, and a true gentleman, "Arnie" was the gold standard of how to conduct yourself in your career, life, and relationships. Perfect for men and women of all ages, his final book offers advice and guidance, sharing personal stories of his career on the course, success in business, and the great relationships that gave meaning to his life.

  • ASIN: 125016107X
  • ISBN: 125016107X
  • Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter)

Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter)

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is going on a camping trip with his dad in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he and his dad are canoeing, fishing, or building a campfire, parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect gift for Father’s Day . . . or any day!

  • UPC: 033500118395
  • ASIN: 0307118398
  • ISBN: 0307118398
  • Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
  • Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

Fucking History: 52 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School.

Fucking History: 52 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School.

If you disliked learning about history in school, it's because you didn't have a teacher like this. Intelligent, brutally honest, and crude — learning about history doesn't suck when you're learning from The Captain. Each of his 52 lessons bridges the gap between history and everyday life with relatable topics and an outlook that can only be described as "slightly f'd up."

  • ASIN: 0692795367
  • ISBN: 0692795367
  • Manufacturer: Rum Tongue Media Inc.

My Dad Is Amazing! (A Hello!Lucky Book)

My Dad Is Amazing! (A Hello!Lucky Book)

My Mom Is Magical, featuring a magical unicorn, and My Dad Is Amazing​, featuring a mythical yeti, are joyful tributes to just how amazing parents (and their kids!) are.

  • ASIN: 1419729616
  • ISBN: 1419729616
  • Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

American Warfighter: Brotherhood, Survival, and Uncommon Valor in Iraq, 2003-2011

American Warfighter: Brotherhood, Survival, and Uncommon Valor in Iraq, 2003-2011

This book is about what went RIGHT in the Iraq War: The untold acts of valor by some of America’s most highly decorated combat veterans, the brotherhood they shared, and the fighting spirit that kept them alive through the war’s darkest hours. Every word is true, composed from striking and detailed firsthand accounts by elite paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st airborne divisions, a Green Beret, an Army Ranger, infantrymen, combat medics, and Marines. You’ll discover their remarkable heroism as the war’s most significant operations are vividly described, including the invasion, the Battle of Nasiriyah, the taking of Baghdad, the hunt for the infamous Deck of Cards, the fight against al-Sadr’s Mahdi Militia in Najaf, the Second Battle of Fallujah, the Battle of Ramadi, the al-Qaeda insurgency throughout the al-Anbar Province, the surge, and the long withdrawal. Gripping and intimate, American Warfighter is guaranteed to take readers on an unforgettable journey of brotherhood, survival, and courage.

  • ASIN: B01FZMPIT0
  • Manufacturer: Barnhill House

Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades--Bastes, Butters & Glazes, Too

Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades--Bastes, Butters & Glazes, Too

Barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades are every griller’s secret weapon—the flavor boosters that give grilled food its character, personality, depth, and soul. Steven Raichlen, America’s “master griller” (Esquire), has completely updated and revised his bestselling encyclopedia of chile-fired rubs, lemony marinades, buttery bastes, pack-a-wallop sauces, plus mops, slathers, sambals, and chutneys. It’s a cornucopia of all the latest flavor trends, drawing from irresistible Thai, Mexican, Indian, Cajun, Jamaican, Italian, and French cuisines, as well as those building blocks from America’s own barbecue belt. There are over 200 recipes in all, including a full sampler of dinner recipes using the sauces. And the book now has full-color photographs throughout. It’s the essential companion cookbook for every at-home pitmaster looking to up his or her game.  

  • ASIN: 1523500816
  • ISBN: 1523500816
  • Brand: Workman Publishing Company
  • Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

My Dad Is the Best Playground

My Dad Is the Best Playground

This joyful story celebrates Dad as the funnest person in the world and the best playground ever!  He's the highest swing and a great climbing wall, he's a bouncing trampoline and merry as a merry-go-round. And then, when playtime is over, Dad is the best for reading and snuggling with before bed. Luciana Navarro Powell's spirited writing is perfectly paired with her colorful, energetic, and very humorous artwork. Dads and their kids will love reading and rereading this glorious celebration of fathers.

  • ASIN: 0307930904
  • ISBN: 0307930904
  • Brand: Robin Corey Books
  • Manufacturer: Robin Corey Books