Malcolm McConnell Libri

The story follows the harrowing experience of a fighter-bomber pilot who, after being ejected from his aircraft over Laos, survives for six weeks in treacherous conditions despite severe injuries. Captured and held in a camp, he displays remarkable bravery by overpowering his captors, only to be recaptured. His unwavering resistance against interrogation ultimately leads to his death in Hanoi, but his extraordinary courage serves as a beacon of hope for fellow American prisoners of war, earning him a posthumous Medal of Honor.

An expert in marine geology and underwater adventurer recounts his greatest discoveries, including the canyons and plateaus of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the wreck of the Bismarck, the lost ships of Guadalcanal, and the remains of the Titanic.

Set against the backdrop of Japan's surrender in World War II, the narrative unfolds as rebel troops attempt a coup at the Imperial palace, aiming to thwart Emperor Hirohito's message of surrender. Led by high-ranking officers, their plan involves destroying the surrender recording and issuing false orders to prolong the war. The stakes are immense, as their success could lead to devastating kamikaze attacks on Allied forces and potentially provoke the United States into deploying a third atomic bomb on Japan.

To America, he was a hero. To his troops, he was a soldier. Now hear his story. Each new era in American history has given rise to a military leader who defines the nation’s proudest traditions―of leadership and honor, of vision and commitment and courage in the face of any challenge. From Washington and U.S. Grant to Dwight D. Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf, these men have captured the nation’s imagination, and entered the small pantheon of

As the American diplomat chosen by President Bush to direct the reconstruction of post-Saddam Iraq, L. Paul Bremer arrived in Baghdad in May of 2003. For fourteen danger-filled months, he worked tirelessly to realize the vision he and President Bush share of a free and democratic New Iraq.MY YEAR IN The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope is a candid and vital account of this world-shaping task and the daunting challenges lying in wait. With his unique insider perspective, Bremer takes us from the ancient lanes in the holy city of Najaf to the fires of a looted and lawless Baghdad; from the White House Situation Room to the Pentagon E-Ring; from making the case for more U.S. troops to helping Iraq's new leaders write a liberal constitution to unify a traumatized and divided Iraqi people.

Kromě zkoumání forem života ve velkých hloubkách, ověřování teorie o geologii mořského dna a objevu hydrotermálních pramenů je popisován i triumf při objevení vraku Titaniku, nález válečné lodi Bismarck.