Double Threat

Author : Ellin Bessner
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487533625

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Double Threat by Ellin Bessner Pdf

"He died so Jewry should suffer no more." These words on a Canadian Jewish soldier's tombstone in Normandy inspired the author to explore the role of Canadian Jews in the war effort. As PM Mackenzie King wrote in 1947, Jewish servicemen faced a "double threat" - they were not only fighting against Fascism but for Jewish survival. At the same time, they encountered widespread antisemitism and the danger of being identified as Jews if captured. Bessner conducted hundreds of interviews and extensive archival research to paint a complex picture of the 17,000 Canadian Jews - about 10 per cent of the Jewish population in wartime Canada - who chose to enlist, including future Cabinet minister Barney Danson, future game-show host Monty Hall, and comedians Wayne and Shuster. Added to this fascinating account are Jews who were among the so-called "Zombies" - Canadians who were drafted, but chose to serve at home - the various perspectives of the Jewish community, and the participation of Canadian Jewish women.

Author : F. Paul Wilson
Publisher : Forge Books
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250776655

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Double Threat by F. Paul Wilson Pdf

Double Threat is a new stand-alone thriller from New York Times bestselling author F. Paul Wilson. Daley has a problem. Her 26-year life so far has been unconventional, to say the least, but now she’s got this voice in her head. It claims to be a separate entity that’s going to be sharing her body from now on. At first she thinks she’s schizophrenic, then considers the possibility that maybe she really has been invaded – but by what? Medical tests turn up nothing, yet the voice persists... and won’t stop talking! When she finally she accepts the reality that she has a symbiont, she discovers that together they can cure people of the incurable. Maybe hosting a symbiont isn’t such a bad thing. She retreats to a remote town in the southwest desert to hone her healing skills. But there she runs afoul of the Pendry clan, leaders of an obscure cult that worships the Visitors who inhabited the area millions of years ago. They plan to bring them back but believe Daley is the prophesied “Duad” who will undo all the cult’s efforts. She must be eliminated. You know things are bad when the voice in your head is the only one you can trust. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Terri Reed
Publisher : Steeple Hill
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781426825828

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Double Threat Christmas by Terri Reed Pdf

"I DIDN'T KILL THOSE MEN!" According to police, Megan McClain had the motive, means and opportunity to commit a double murder. Unless she can prove her innocence, she'll spend Christmas in jail. Is someone trying to frame her? Who? She starts nosing around—and uncovers not one, but two unlikely suspects. The detective working the case doesn't appreciate Megan doing his job for him. And the more Paul Wallace investigates, the guiltier Megan looks. That's because she is hiding something. Something that scares her even more than her feelings for the handsome cop. The McClains: Bound by faith, honor and love

Author : Neill Cameron
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338185966

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Mega Robo Bros by Neill Cameron Pdf

London! The future! Alex and Freddy are just like any other brothers. They squabble. They drive their parents crazy. There's only one difference... They're the most powerful robots on Earth! But Alex and Freddy will soon discover that they're not the only super-powered robots around. For an evil robotic mind is making sinister plans, and their lives won't stay peaceful for much longer...

Author : K. N. Chandrasekharan Pillai
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 8170990580

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Double Jeopardy Protection by K. N. Chandrasekharan Pillai Pdf

Author : Fred Schuh
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486808956

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The Master Book of Mathematical Recreations by Fred Schuh Pdf

Praised for its "exceptionally good value" by the Journal of Recreational Mathematics, this book offers fun-filled insights into many fields of mathematics. The brainteasers include original puzzles as well as new approaches to classic conundrums. A vast assortment of challenges features domino puzzles, the game of noughts and crosses, games of encirclement, sliding movement puzzles, subtraction games, puzzles in mechanics, games with piles of matches, a road puzzle with concentric circles, "Catch the Giant," and much more. Detailed solutions show several methods by which a particular problem may be answered, why one method is preferable, and where the others fail. With numerous worked examples, the clear, step-by-step analyses cover how the problem should be approached, including hints and enumeration of possibilities and determination of probabilities, application of the theory of probability, and evaluation of contingencies and mean values. Readers are certain to improve their puzzle-solving strategies as well as their mathematical skills.

Author : Julie Prestsater
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442196548

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So I'm a Double Threat by Julie Prestsater Pdf

Megan Miller doubles as a straight "A" honors student and a frequent flyer at all the right parties. This girl is by no means headed for the library or study sessions to cram for the next science exam. She and her friends are on the prowl for hot guys and events to fill their social calendars. Meg already has her eye on one guy in particular, Alex Aguilar, who not only happens to be a football player, but he's a SENIOR! But do these minor details get in the way of Meg's fun? Meg is determined to make her freshman year at Carver High an unforgettable one. Who knows...she may get more than she bargained for.

Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316039918

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Football Double Threat by Matt Christopher Pdf

Rocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he'd only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky's best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobby's injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared, a sullen boy who switched from soccer to football this season. Yet as time goes on, it's Jared who excels at the position because, thanks to Bobby, Rocky keeps missing practices! What's going on between Rocky and Bobby-and why is Jared on the team when he clearly dislikes football so much? Football Double Threat combines the action and excitement of football with relatable issues about envy, loyalty, and friendship.

Author : Dan Heisman
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781936490141

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Back to Basics: Tactics by Dan Heisman Pdf

Chess Tactics Can Be Fun! This book is an introduction to the various kinds of basic chess tactics. With instructional material, examples, and problems of all types, the subject of chess tactics is covered comprehensively. There are approximately 500 examples ranging from too easy to very difficult! Tactics are usually why most people find chess fun! This book will greatly enhance your enjoyment learning about - and benefiting from - the recurring patterns of tactics. It is well established that the study of basic tactics is probably the single most important thing any beginner can do to improve at chess. This book will help you do that!

Author : David Stevens
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781300118824

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Wait-A-Minute Bridge, II by David Stevens Pdf

In this sequel to Wait-A-Minute Bridge, national tournament winner David Stevens teaches techniques of duplicate bridge for the advancing player. He includes such topics as advanced bidding systems (Two-Over-One; Precision); the squeeze play; the strip and endplay; the Principle of Restricted Choice; and several techniques and conventions for better slam bidding, play, and defense. Stevens retains the popular device of having an anonymous reader interrupt the narrative from time to time by crying, "Wait a minute!" He then explains a point in more detail, with the goal of a more complete understanding of the topic. This book is aimed at advancing bridge players who have been having some success and want to play against better competition. This book will help them succeed at the next level, and enjoy the process. Full of robust humor and many examples, Wait-A-Minute Bridge, II, is sure to be as popular as its predecessor. Have more fun; play better bridge!

Author : H. Jaap van den Herik,Hiroyuki Iida,Aske Plaat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319091655

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Computers and Games by H. Jaap van den Herik,Hiroyuki Iida,Aske Plaat Pdf

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computers and Games, CG 2013, held in Yokohama, Japan, in August 2013, in conjunction with the 17th Computer and Games Tournament and the 20th World Computer-Chess Championship. The 21 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. They cover a wide range of topics which are grouped into five classes: Monte Carlo Tree Search and its enhancements; solving and searching; analysis of game characteristic; new approaches; and serious games.

Author : Eugene Znosko-Borovsky
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-31
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486147543

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The Art of Chess Combination by Eugene Znosko-Borovsky Pdf

This essential work provides modern explanations of principles, varieties, and techniques of combination maneuvers, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of many great players provide illustrations. 200 diagrams.

Author : Josh Waitzkin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1995-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780684802503

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Attacking Chess by Josh Waitzkin Pdf

Josh Waitzkin combines personal anecdotes with solid instruction in this unique introduction to the game of chess. Concentrating on teaching young or new players how to beef up their attacks, Waitzkin presents 40 different chess challenges. He introduces each problem with a brief description of the game from which it was drawn. 50 line drawings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433066639075

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The Chess-monthly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101075890309

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Chess Monthly by Anonim Pdf