Siege 13
Siege 13

Author: Tamas Dobozy

Publisher: Dundurn.com

Published: 2012-09-15

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1771022639

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2012 Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize — Winner 2012 Governor General’s Literary Award — Finalist, English-Language Fiction In December of 1944, the Red Army entered Budapest to begin one of the bloodiest sieges of the Second World War. By February, the siege was over, but its effects were to be felt for decades afterward. Siege 13 is a collection of thirteen linked stories about this terrible time in history, both its historical moment, but also later, as a legacy of silence, haunting, and trauma that shadows the survivors. Set in both Budapest before and after the siege, and in the present day – in Canada, the U.S., and parts of Europe – Siege 13 traces the ripple effect of this time on characters directly involved, and on their friends, associates, sons, daughters, grandchildren, and adoptive countries. Written by one of this country’s best and most internationally recognized short story authors – the story "The Restoration of the Villa Where Tibor Kallman Once Lived" won the 2011 O. Henry Prize for short fiction – Siege 13 is an intelligent, emotional, and absorbing cycle of stories about war, family, loyalty, love and redemption.

The Hockey Tour
The Hockey Tour

Author: Danielle Benson

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-11-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781519218032

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Kimberly Abrahams and Danielle Benson are ice hockey players, coaches, and fans who set out to travel the United States and Canada in order to attend one home game in every National Hockey League arena in a single season. Their tour becomes a trip of a lifetime as they evaluate the rinks, explore each home team's fan culture and rituals, watch over 30 hockey games, and meet some of the players and staff behind professional hockey. As news of their tour spreads, some teams compete to provide the best experience through behind the scenes access to areas typically restricted to players and media. This memoir, The Hockey Tour, chronicles their incredible four month journey, offers comprehensive information on each of the NHL rinks, cities and significant hockey points of interest while inspiring its readers to live their dreams today and to start planning their own epic journeys.

Hunting the Hangman
Hunting the Hangman

Author: Howard Linskey

Publisher: Pinnacle Books

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0786047038

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What an entire army couldn’t do, two men must: take out the Butcher of Prague. Operation Anthropoid has been engaged. 1941. The Third Reich is at its zenith. Its protector is Reinhard Heydrich, the most merciless senior figure in Hitler’s inner circle, and the Fuhrer’s eventual successor. Under Heydrich’s oppressive command, thousands of lives have already been erased in Czechoslovakia’s capital. It’s only Heydrich’s first ruthless step in service to the German people. Heydrich’s ultimate endgame is the Final Solution. But under the cloak of night, the resistance conspires as well. Trained in subterfuge by the British Special Operations, Josef Gabcik and Jan Kubis are unfailingly dedicated soldiers. Now, as committed allied agents they’ve been tasked with an audacious and seemingly impossible mission: parachute into an occupied city in lockdown, rally the remaining Czech rebels, and assassinate one of the most dangerous men alive. Outmanned against insurmountable odds, Gabcik and Kubis have no choice but to succeed. The fate of Europe and the world is in their hands. High Acclaim for Ungentlemanly Warfare “A stellar novel of high-octane action, adventure and suspense.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author “Reads like the new The Day of the Jackal—swift, deadly, game over!” —John Ellsworth, USA Today bestselling author of The Point of Light “A heart-pounding thriller from cover to cover. I couldn’t put it down.” —James D. Shipman, author of Task Force Baum “A perfect companion for fans of the great Ken Follett.” —Chuck Driskell, author of Final Mission: Zion

Both Ends of the Night
Both Ends of the Night

Author: Marcia Muller

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1455567663

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The extraordinarily popular Sharon McCone, the female private eye who showed Sara Paretsky, Sue Grafton, and company how it's done, takes on a deadly missing persons case. Sharon McCone's flight instructor Matty confides that her boyfriend, John Seabrook, is missing and asks Sharon to find him. Shortly afterwards, Matty is killed in an "accidental" plane crash. More determined than ever, Sharon discovers that, a decade ago, Seabrook was placed in the Federal Witness Protection Program after testifying against a man who has been missing for the last 10 years. Following sinister leads, Sharon travels to a frozen wilderness -- and comes face-to-face with Matty's killer.

Sports Card Collector 101
Sports Card Collector 101

Author: Beto Salinas

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-05-02

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Are you on the hunt for an exciting new hobby that is also a potential investment in your future?Perhaps you used to collect cards in your childhood, and with a sense of nostalgia you are looking for new cards that you can collect as an adult. Maybe you already have an idea of what is involved in sports card collection, but you want to know which cards you should be collecting, why you should be collecting them, and where to find them. Or you might be completely new to collecting sports cards, and you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make a knowledgeable and positive start to your collection. Lucky for you, Sports Card Collector 101 is jam-packed full of all of the content you could possibly desire to kick-start your collection on the right foot. With useful tips and tricks for hitting the ground running, you will start your collection the right way! As with collecting any types of cards, it is essential that you understand which cards carry the most value, and which ones are the rarest to find. This will influence how you go about making trades with your friends, and the care and attention that you will give to each of your cards. You may already be aware of the potential that card collection has for profits in the future. This book will show you how to make sure your cards remain at the highest value possible, giving you the best chance of your investment paying off. Inside Sports Card Collector 101, discover: The world of sports card collecting The top selling cards of all time for each major sport The different sports card brands available to you The various types of sports card collections The importance of grading cards How to buy and sell sports cards Where to buy and sell sports cards Sports card terminology And much, much more! This book is your bible for collecting sports cards. There is no time like the present! Grab a copy of Sports Card Collector 101 and start your collection today!

Got 'Em, Got 'Em, Need 'Em
Got 'Em, Got 'Em, Need 'Em

Author: Stephen Laroche

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1554909716

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For over a hundred years, kids of all ages have enjoyed the thrill of collecting sports cards. Whether it was souvenirs from their parents’ cigarette packs, pieces that came in bubble gum packages, or the modern dazzlers, the simple formula of pictures and text on cardboard have been a part of North American society for over a century. Now, take a look back at one of the most popular hobbies in history with Got ’Em, Got ’Em, Need ’Em. Covering baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and golf, this unique book offers a look at the greatest sports cards ever produced, including the players and personalities involved. Relive the days gone by with some of the industry’s most well-known experts as we count down the best from the business. Plus, as a special bonus, take a look at the best innovations, the worst blunders, and a special tribute to the hobby’s boom era in the 1990s.