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Forsaken Warriors: The Story of an American Advisor who Fought with the South Vietnamese Rangers and Airborne , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 522min

An inside account of the South Vietnamese elites who strove to carry on the war against the Communists during the US Army’s withdrawal... The book is a personal memoir of the author’s service as a US Army advisor during the end stages of America’s involvement in Vietnam. During the period 1970–71, the US was beginning to draw down its combat forces, and the new watchword was “Vietnamization.” It was the period when the will of the US to prosecute the war had slipped, and transferring responsibility to the South Vietnamese was the only remaining hope for victory. The author served as a US Army advisor to South Vietnamese Ranger and Airborne units during this critical period. The units that the author advised spearheaded several campaigns in South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, as the US combat units withdrew. Often outnumbered and outgunned, the elite Ranger and Airborne units fought Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units in some of the most difficult terrain in Southeast Asia, ranging from the legendary U Minh forest and Mo So mountains in the Mekong Delta to the rugged hills of southern Laos. The role of the small US advisory teams is fully explained in the narrative. With little support from higher headquarters, these teams accompanied the Vietnamese units on highly dangerous combat operations over which they had no command or control authority. When US advisors were restricted from accompanying South Vietnamese forces on cross-border operations in Cambodia and especially Laos, the South Vietnamese forces were badly mauled, raising concerns about their readiness and training, and their ability to operate without their US advisors. As a result, a major effort was placed on training these forces, while the clock continued to run on the US withdrawal. Having served with a US infantry battalion during the peak years of the US involvement in Vietnam, Robert Tonsetic—the acclaimed author of Days of Valor—is able to view the war through ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Todd McLaren. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/010085/bk_adbl_010085_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Road to Berlin: Until the Night, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 409min

The Road to Berlin is the second audiobook of the Until the Night series and is set in October 1943. The Until the Night series is about Bomber Command in the winter of 1943 to '44 and follows the experience of Adam Chantrey, a 25-year-old veteran of the Bombing War sent to Ansham Wolds in Lincolnshire to rebuild a shattered Lancaster squadron. Exhausted and tormented by his own demons, he discovers amidst the chaos of war and loss an unlikely inner peace up on the high wold of Lincolnshire while all around him the world is enveloped in madness. It is October 1943, and Bomber Command is gathering itself for what many in the High Command believe will be its final victorious campaign; but even the true believers in the "main aim" know the coming winter battle will be bloodier than anything which has come before. Here in the heart of rural England, in Lincolnshire and elsewhere on the East Coast airfields of the Main Force, all the years of building up and preparation are about to come to fruition, and everybody knows this is the lull before the coming storm. For Adam Chantrey, looking forward to the fifth year of his personal odyssey, duty has become his watchword and life on the squadrons his only reality. Then one day, while waiting for a train that is late, he encounters a different fate, and afterwards, nothing will ever be the same again. But for a man like Adam Chantrey, who lives his life rubbing shoulders with the countless ghosts of the never-ending war with the distant cities, whose dreams are filled with burning aircraft falling into clouds soaked like mile upon mile of blood-soaked cotton wool, what has hope become? Please be aware - this audiobook is also available in an omnibus edition titled Until the Night, a revised second edition of a previously published title of the same name. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Andrew Calverley. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/117152/bk_acx0_117152_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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St. Barts Travel Adventures , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 178min

Whenever you hear about St. Barts, it is usually in connection with which celebrities are partying there. It is definitely known as the island of the stars. Why is that? Well, it may be because of the island's pristine beauty. And while it is small - only eight square miles - there are a lot of hills, inlets, coves, beaches, and tropical landscapes packed into that space. Driving around the island, wherever you go, the villages are neat, the houses are well tended, roads are good (although narrow and winding), and even the cemeteries are beautiful. Then there are the hotels and villas. The hotels have been carefully planned to be small and precious, with emphases on exquisite service and guaranteed privacy. Luxurious private villas outnumber the available hotel rooms and overlook the sparkling turquoise sea. The villas are self-contained residences with waitstaff, pools, Jacuzzis, and home theaters, ideal for hiding from crowds of admirers and paparazzi. But wait, there are also the restaurants. The French heritage shines through loud and clear, and the island's fusion of French and Creole cuisines is offered in gorgeous settings. Even the plentiful beach restaurants turn typical barbecue and burger fare into gourmet experiences. But the choices also include American favorites. After all, this is St. Barts, and the watchword is: "You want it? You got it." With its long history as a duty-free port, you know there are bargains to be had. Shops in Gustavia and St. Jean offer couture clothing, accessories, jewelry, and more. This is Parisian shopping in paradise. There's no doubt that a big part of the allure of the island comes from what the island does not have: flashy casinos, high-rise hotels, and crowded beaches. The real draw of St. Barts, whether you are rich or poor, is the chance to enjoy the ambiance and character of France in a tropical setting. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Steve Ryan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/036044/bk_acx0_036044_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Legacy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 581min

This compelling, centuries-spanning novel brilliantly interweaves the lives of two women - a writer working in the heart of modern academia and a daring young Sioux Indian on an incredible journey in the 18th century. The result is an unforgettable story of courage in the face of the unknown. At the age of 38, Brigitte Nicholson has a job she likes, a man she loves, and a book on the women’s suffrage movement that she will finish - someday. Someday is Brigitte’s watchword. Someday she and Ted, a rising star in the field of archaeology, will clarify their relationship. Someday she will have children. Someday she will stop playing it so safe.... Then, on a snowy day in Boston, Brigitte’s life is jolted. Suddenly, everything she counted on has changed and she finds herself questioning every choice she has made along the way. As she struggles to regain her balance and plot a new course, Brigitte agrees to help her mother on a family genealogy project. In Salt Lake City at the Family History Library, she makes a stunning discovery - reaching back to the French aristocracy. How did Brigitte’s mysterious ancestor, Wachiwi, a Dakota Sioux, travel from the Great Plains to the French court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette - and into the arms of a French marquis? How did she come to marry into Brigitte’s family? What is the truth behind the tantalizing clues in the fragmented, centuries-old records? Following the threads of Wachiwi’s life, Brigitte travels to South Dakota, then on to Paris, irresistibly drawn to this brave young woman who lived so long ago. And as she comes closer to solving the puzzle of Wachiwi’s journey, her previously safe, quiet life becomes an adventure of its own. A chance meeting with a writer of historical fiction, a new opportunity, and a difficult choice put Brigitte at last in the forefront of her own story. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Arthur Morey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/002429/bk_brll_002429_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Naughty: The Story of a Football Hooligan Gang , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 841min

In 1985, 40 hooligan followers of Stoke City FC experienced a riotous trip to Portsmouth - and the Naughty 40 was born. It became one of the most notorious soccer gangs in Britain. Mark Chester was a founder member of the N40. Already a hardened fighter, he had been expelled from school after an unsettled childhood and joined the Staffordshire Regiment, only to be discharged for misconduct. Stoke City's emerging "casual" mob became his family. "Right or wrong, I was ready to be a committed football hooligan," he says. He recounts tales of raucous coach trips from the Glebe pub and the pivotal clashes with the likes of Everton, Manchester United, and West Ham that defined the new firm. Formidable characters came to the forefront, men like the giant Mark Bentley, Philler the Beast, and the legendary Miffer, while hair-raising clashes with the likes of Millwall, Spurs, Aston Villa , and Manchester City saw the gang's reputation spread. The N40 code was simple: Whatever the odds, they would always make a stand. Many times, they fought when heavily outnumbered yet often came out on top. They developed a closeness and cohesion rare among the football gangs. Loyalty was their watchword. Soon, they were joined by the Under-Fives, a younger element determined to win acceptance from the terrace legends they admired and who carved out their own niche as well as fighting side by side with the old-school heads. Police operations, bans from the ground and the introduction of ID schemes have prevented many from attending games, but the author, long "retired" from the scene, argues that in the new millennium the gangs are back - and as ferocious as ever. Naughty is essential for anyone wishing to understand the illicit but seductive lure of terrace combat, the emotional ties of a gang, and the addictive buzz of Saturday afternoons. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Chester. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/109181/bk_acx0_109181_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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LET'S TIK TOK

The Modern Day Star Maker: Tik Tok Social media entertainment is today's watchword. What started humbly in 2006 with Youtube has now proliferated into multiple global networking and marketing sites. When Tik Tok entered the niche many of them were performing extremely well on the stage. In that context, Tik Tok performed admirably well. Consider a new plant sowed on an unknown land becoming a giant tree full of bloom, supporting life and sustaining others in its neighborhood. Well, the analogy may not seem too strange when Tik Tok's performance is surveyed. Like the tree that I talked about, Tik Tok not only supported earnest and interested newcomers in their endeavors, but it actually helped them to become famous. Its unique algorithm enabled them to display their creation to the world. The audience noticed two things about the performances. The performers were no celebrities, they were their own boys and girls, whom the world did not know anything about even a few days back. What they showed in their videos was not too difficult to understand. The language of humor, sometimes funny, sometimes satirical, is easy to understand. They portrayed their daily lives. It was surprising how in the midst of a depressing pandemic they could retain and distribute their sense of humor. Perhaps, they too were waiting for a platform like Tik Tok to show the world what is the new concept of entertainment. But, Tik Tok also helped them to earn, and sometimes more than their expectations. Indeed it became a new avenue for alternate careers to many people, young and old. This book is about Tik Tok, how you can use it to have fun, create content and earn money. What you can do with the app, the choices you have, are limitless. Well, now that you know that this book is full of anecdotes and important information on how to kickstart your influencer journey, what's stopping you from clicking that button? Go discover the amazing world of Tik Tok creators, and how you can carve your own place among them.!

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