Life on board the world's most famous ship, in the words of the passengers themselvesUtilizing many documents not seen since 1912, here Titanic's passengers and crewmen are permitted to tell the story ..."--Publisher's description.
Weeks after the outbreak of World War II, Joseph Halpern's Polish town, Vladimir Volynsky, in what is now part of Ukraine, was annexed by the Russians. Because of his high intelligence, mechanical prowess, and athletic ability, he was soon hand-picked to be an air cadet. On June 22, 1941, Hitler broke his pact with Stalin and launched Operation Barbarossa, an all-out attack on Russia. Halpern became a fighter pilot for the Russian Air Force, serving the Allies in trying to bring down the Nazi regime. Later on, Halpern became a special forces commando; trained in martial arts, to withstand torture, see in the dark, hear whispers, disappear in a crowd, and kill with his hands. He was shot down four times, and after cheating death on many occasions (and receiving many military honours), following World War II, he founded the Herzl Orphanage, and helped create the Israeli Air Force. He finally came to Canada and was reunited with his parents he had presumed were dead. He went on to a distinguished career with RCA Victor and the University of Ottawa. Joseph Israel Halpern played a crucial role in NASA's Apollo missions. His initials, JIH, remain carved onto a battery that is still on the moon.
Revised and expanded new edition of classic illustrated history
Launched as the pride of British shipbuilding and the largest vessel in the world, Olympic was more than 40 per cent larger than her nearest rivals: almost 900ft long and the first ship to exceed 40,000 tons.
The author's collection of these rare written accounts and interviews sheds new light on the tragic way the lives of so many were impacted by the loss of the largest passenger liner in the world.
Exploring the desire for fulfillment beyond financial compensation, this book delves into the quest for meaningful work and purpose in one's career. It emphasizes the importance of passion, personal growth, and aligning professional endeavors with individual values. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, readers are encouraged to seek out opportunities that resonate with their true aspirations, fostering a more rewarding and satisfying work life.
In the final throws of his reign a desperate King John loses his entire baggage train of coins and jewels in the desolate East Anglian Fens. Eight centuries later, gangster Jimmy Pearce gets a shot at finding the often-despised monarch's treasure. Ruthless, aggressive, and well connected, he leads a crew that knows no limits when it comes to obtaining the desired result.But, before he can get his hands on the valuable prize he must deal with the expanse of bleak terrain, the RAF and then Rupert and his band of high society student vigilantes.Two leaders, one prize. No-one wants to miss out on the largest haul in history, and that includes those no longer of this world.The Treasury is a violent and bloody rollercoaster heist, where the dead are as vital as the living
A unique study into both the professional gamblers aboard Titanic and their individual backgrounds and fates