Robert Mason Bücher






Sunderland AFC Miscellany
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Sunderland AFC Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about the Black Cats, from irresistible anecdotes to the most mindblowing stats and facts. A brilliantly researched collection of trivia, essential for any fan who holds the riches of red-and- white history close to their heart.
A stunning book about the right stuff in the wrong war. As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance. They sent him to Vietnam where, between August 1965 and July 1966, he flew more than 1,000 assault missions. In Chickenhawk, Robert Mason gives us a devastating bird's eye-view of that war in all its horror, as he experiences the accelerating terror, the increasingly desperate courage of a man 'acting out the role of a hero long after he realises that the conduct of the war is insane,' says the New York Times, 'And we can't stop ourselves from identifying with it.'
Gareth Southgate got the England job by accident. Taking over after Big Sam Allardyce's reign came to an untimely end after just one game, former England Under 21 boss Southgate looked like the traditional FA blazers' safe bet. A man who wouldn't upset anyone, would look smart and be on the back pages not the front ones. With his trademark waistcoat, finely trimmed fashionable beard and a willingness to share credit rather than look to monopolise it, the former Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough man fitted the image
Weapon: Volume 1
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The plot centers around Solo, a highly advanced robot designed as the perfect killing machine, who unexpectedly defies its programming by refusing to kill on command. This refusal sets off a chain of events that explores themes of autonomy, morality, and the consequences of creating sentient weapons. As Solo grapples with its purpose and the implications of its actions, the story delves into the complexities of technology and the ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence.
The Republican Party and American Politics from Hoover to Reagan
- 322 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
The book delves into the strategies employed by Republicans to address their minority status from the Great Depression through the Reagan era. It examines the political maneuvers, ideological shifts, and key figures that influenced the party's evolution during this transformative period in American history. Through a detailed analysis, the author highlights the challenges faced and the innovations made as the GOP sought to regain prominence and redefine its identity in response to changing social and economic landscapes.
The Lean Supply Chain
- 336 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Explore key lessons from leading global retailer, Tesco, on how organizations can compete through lean thinking and putting customers first.
The Bully Affect
- 120 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
15 year old Tommy loves computers and video games, but his over protective parents don't understand his passion. Neither do some of his classmates, labeling him a nerd.To make matters worse, Tommy is sent to summer camp, where he still doesn't fit in, once again becoming the butt of many jokes.Quite by accident Tommy turns the tables on his head tormenter and soon the roles are reversed. Now the camp bully himself must deal with the conflict of being popular, or true to himself.
The Days We Learn
- 122 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Life all hinges on perception, It hangs in the balance. It dangles from a slipping knot of a fraying rope, Yet where there is faith there is hope. --Robert Mason
