Ian Hawkins

The 95th Bomb Group (Heavy), the most highly decorated bomb group of World War II, participated in every major mission of the war in Europe from May 1943 through the warÆs end and was awarded an unprecedented three Presidential Unit Citations. Flying the celebrated B-17 Flying Fortress, the 95th was the first U.S. bomb group to bomb Berlinùa feat that put it on the centerfold of Life magazineùand the last group to lose a plane over Europe in World War II. Over six hundred men in the 95th never came home. The Wild Blue Yonder and Beyond is the first book to cover a World War II bomb group from its inception through the present day. Utilizing interviews with nearly a hundred air war veterans, dozens of unpublished crew memoirs, all the bomb groupÆs official mission reports from the National Archives, and nearly a hundred other sources, author Rob Morris (assisted by air war historian Ian Hawkins) provides a deep tactical and human understanding of the group. Also included are the stories of the veteransÆ wives and families, who fought a different kind of war at home, and the residents of Horham, whose tiny English village was suddenly on the warÆs front lines. Intensely human, exhaustively researched, and lovingly told, this book is certain to be a classic in the field and a resource for anyone interested in the workings of a World War II bomb group.

The 95th Bomb Group in War and Peace

The Wild Blue Yonder and Beyond

As Len Deighton writes in the foreword to this haunting and thought-provoking book: 'This account of the men who took their small ships into the deepest and cruellest waters is clearly the result of years of research and hard work....I think I shall never forget some of the stories.

An Anthology of First-hand Accounts of the War at Sea, 1939-1945

Destroyer

Nadine Dereza

More frightening than spiders, death and clowns, speaking in public is an essential life skill. Whether you're planning your first presentation to a client, speaking at a family occasion, or about to deliver your five hundredth speech at a conference, this book reveals the answers to fifty of the biggest questions that real people ask about public speaking of all kinds. Practical and powerful advice from two experts, Insider Secrets of Public Speaking will tell you how to express yourself with confidence and authenticity, without sacrificing your individuality, whatever the occasion and whoever you are. Insider Secrets of Public Speaking: * Reveals the pitfalls in public speaking and how to avoid them * Explains the three principles of Authenticity, Authority and Audience * Will make you more confident, professional and engaging as a speaker * Helps you find your own style to deliver a compelling message Nadine Dereza is an experienced international presenter, award winning journalist and conference host. She has presented for BBC, Sky TV, SABC, CNN, Simply Money and Summit TV. Ian Hawkins is an award winning speaker, writer, and presenter. He has written for and appeared on radio and TV, on both sides of the Atlantic. Through PS Programmes, Nadine and Ian deliver Presentation Skills, TV & Radio Media Training, and Crisis Media Management programmes. Based on their solid experience, these programmes allow them to pass on the skills, tips and techniques that they have observed and put into practice over years. They have coached politicians, Olympians and CEOs on the craft of public speaking. 'Goes direct to the questions that trouble experienced as well as new speakers. Good, clear, straight advice, exceptionally well-written.' --Matthew Parris, Journalist, Author & Broadcaster 'Should be universally used by speakers to ensure complete preparation for any event.' --Nick Gold, MD, Speakers Corner 'Good common sense but from the standpoint of real hands on experience.' --Rt Hon David Blunkett, MP

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