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Point Breeze Stories

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This collection of fourteen fictional short stories and two memoirs spans the time period from America's frontier days to the 21st century. All are set, at least in part, in the small neighborhood of Point Breeze, in the East End of Pittsburgh. Baptism of Desire follows an Irish settler family in the 1700s caught in the struggle between the British, French, and native people for western ... Read more

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This collection of fourteen fictional short stories and two memoirs spans the time period from America's frontier days to the 21st century. All are set, at least in part, in the small neighborhood of Point Breeze, in the East End of Pittsburgh. Baptism of Desire follows an Irish settler family in the 1700s caught in the struggle between the British, French, and native people for western
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Pacific Onslaught

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A look at the early years of the Pacific conflict in World War II, by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers.Japan had mighty ambitions: to control the Western Pacific. The attack on Pearl Harbor devastated their primary obstacle—the American Pacific fleet—and they swept across the region. What ensued was a bitter struggle in which many thousands of soldiers ... Read more

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A look at the early years of the Pacific conflict in World War II, by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers.Japan had mighty ambitions: to control the Western Pacific. The attack on Pearl Harbor devastated their primary obstacle—the American Pacific fleet—and they swept across the region. What ensued was a bitter struggle in which many thousands of soldiers
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Pacific Victory

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A look at the events leading up to Japan's surrender in World War II, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Engineers of Victory.By the spring of 1943, Japan had a tight grip on the countries and territories of East Asia and the Western Pacific. But the Allies had won decisive victories at Midway and Guadalcanal, and they were coming for the rest of Japan's conquests. Now the empire of ... Read more

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A look at the events leading up to Japan's surrender in World War II, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Engineers of Victory.By the spring of 1943, Japan had a tight grip on the countries and territories of East Asia and the Western Pacific. But the Allies had won decisive victories at Midway and Guadalcanal, and they were coming for the rest of Japan's conquests. Now the empire of
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The Carpet King of Texas

Sex, Drugs & Rugs

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This shocking debut novel from award-winning journalist Paul Kennedy tells the twisted tales of three lives a million miles apart as they come crashing together with disastrous consequences. Away on business Dirk McVee is the self proclaimed "Carpet King of Texas" - but work is the last thing on his mind as he prowls Liverpool's underbelly to quench his thirst for sexual kicks. Teenager Jade ... Read more

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This shocking debut novel from award-winning journalist Paul Kennedy tells the twisted tales of three lives a million miles apart as they come crashing together with disastrous consequences. Away on business Dirk McVee is the self proclaimed "Carpet King of Texas" - but work is the last thing on his mind as he prowls Liverpool's underbelly to quench his thirst for sexual kicks. Teenager Jade
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Beginner's Bonsai Book

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All of the above are associated with the Art of Bonsai. If you are seeking a new hobby outside of the normal garden variety, this might be an option for you.The history of bonsai is left to interpretation. One school of thought says it originated in Japan, some say Korea but the generally accepted history lays claim to China, during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.)That same school of thought ... Read more

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All of the above are associated with the Art of Bonsai. If you are seeking a new hobby outside of the normal garden variety, this might be an option for you.The history of bonsai is left to interpretation. One school of thought says it originated in Japan, some say Korea but the generally accepted history lays claim to China, during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.)That same school of thought
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Intrusion

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Endemic corruption within the fabric of the growing empire undermines and endangers the crew of the star freighter Mulberry on its maiden voyage to deliver an explosives cargo into a war zone. No one expects a rogue asteroid to intrude into the best laid plans, but it must be stopped. 300 pages of intrigue, betrayal and violence. ... Read more

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Endemic corruption within the fabric of the growing empire undermines and endangers the crew of the star freighter Mulberry on its maiden voyage to deliver an explosives cargo into a war zone. No one expects a rogue asteroid to intrude into the best laid plans, but it must be stopped. 300 pages of intrigue, betrayal and violence.
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Best Joke Book - Volume Three

by Paul D Kennedy ...

Laugh until you drop with hundreds of funny jokes, polite and saucy … extracted from a joke-bank that, after two decades of collecting, keeps on growing. Plenty of one-liners ... "Alcohol doesn't solve any problems — neither does milk" ... "I feel so miserable without you — it's almost like having you here" ... great for grabbing attention. Most of the jokes, however, are quarter to half a page ... Read more

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Laugh until you drop with hundreds of funny jokes, polite and saucy … extracted from a joke-bank that, after two decades of collecting, keeps on growing. Plenty of one-liners ... "Alcohol doesn't solve any problems — neither does milk" ... "I feel so miserable without you — it's almost like having you here" ... great for grabbing attention. Most of the jokes, however, are quarter to half a page
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The Rise And Fall of British Naval Mastery

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Paul Kennedy's classic naval history, now updated with a new introduction by the authorThis acclaimed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves', he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic ... Read more

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Paul Kennedy's classic naval history, now updated with a new introduction by the authorThis acclaimed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves', he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic
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Victory at Sea

Naval Power and the Transformation of the Global Order in World War II

by Paul M. Kennedy ...

A sweeping, lavishly illustrated one-volume history of the rise of American naval power during World War II"A brilliant and gripping book by a master historian working at the top of his powers."—Fredrik Logevall, Harvard University"Paul Kennedy has written a classic in this sweeping narrative account of the desperate struggle to command the seas and America's rise as a superpower during the Second ... Read more

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A sweeping, lavishly illustrated one-volume history of the rise of American naval power during World War II"A brilliant and gripping book by a master historian working at the top of his powers."—Fredrik Logevall, Harvard University"Paul Kennedy has written a classic in this sweeping narrative account of the desperate struggle to command the seas and America's rise as a superpower during the Second
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Vietnamese Food and Food Culture

A Life-Changing Journey through the Street Foods, Regional Cooking Styles and Local Ingredients of Vietnam

by Paul B. Kennedy ...

**Short-listed 2025 Gourmand Cookbook Award — Street Food**"A portal to an authentic culinary experience. Spiced with proverbs, cultural insights, fascinating facts, and gorgeous photography, the book is as much a coffee table showpiece as a working cookbook […] Highly recommended." —Andrew X. Pham; Author of Catfish and Mandala and The Eaves of HeavenExperience the vibrant street markets and ... Read more

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**Short-listed 2025 Gourmand Cookbook Award — Street Food**"A portal to an authentic culinary experience. Spiced with proverbs, cultural insights, fascinating facts, and gorgeous photography, the book is as much a coffee table showpiece as a working cookbook […] Highly recommended." —Andrew X. Pham; Author of Catfish and Mandala and The Eaves of HeavenExperience the vibrant street markets and
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Beating Diabetes

by Paul D Kennedy ...

Beating Diabetes (How to defeat the horrors of type 2 diabetes)Type 2 diabetes is a sneaky disease. It begins painlessly, with few symptoms. But, it is deadly. Over time it will destroy your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, feet and hands.And there is no cure.However, you can postpone these horrible consequences.I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes many years ago and began following the advice of ... Read more

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Beating Diabetes (How to defeat the horrors of type 2 diabetes)Type 2 diabetes is a sneaky disease. It begins painlessly, with few symptoms. But, it is deadly. Over time it will destroy your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, feet and hands.And there is no cure.However, you can postpone these horrible consequences.I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes many years ago and began following the advice of
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Vampire Capitalism

Fractured Societies and Alternative Futures

by Paul Kennedy ...

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This book argues that in recent decades an unrestrained vampire-capitalism has emerged, disengaged from the needs of citizens and workers, leading to a deepening of social class, generational, gender, educational and ethnic divisions. The author explores how our cultural obsession with self-realization undermines our capacity for collective action and ability to confront threats such as climate ... Read more

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This book argues that in recent decades an unrestrained vampire-capitalism has emerged, disengaged from the needs of citizens and workers, leading to a deepening of social class, generational, gender, educational and ethnic divisions. The author explores how our cultural obsession with self-realization undermines our capacity for collective action and ability to confront threats such as climate
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