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Lov na Eichmanna je majstrovsky napísaný príbeh o legendárnej operácii tajnej služby Mossad – o love na najhľadanejšieho nacistického zločinca Adolfa Eichmanna. Autor sleduje obersturmbannführera SS Eichmanna počas posledných dní Tretej ríše ako aj všetky kroky, ktoré podnikol, aby utiekol zo zajateckého tábora v Nemecku a neskôr za pomoci bývalých nacistov až do Argentíny. Bascombov neskutočne napínavý skutočný príbeh čitateľovi najprv priblíži, ako dvaja lovci nacistov, jeden nemecký štátny žalobca a jeden slepý bývalý väzeň v nacistickom tábore vypátrali, kde sa Eichmann nachádza, a ako agenti Mossadu jedného z architektov masového vyvražďovania Židov nakoniec chytili na predmestí Buenos Aires. Neal Bascomb nespúšťa z Eichmanna ako z terča ani na moment oči – až do chvíle, keď ho únoscovia tajne dopravia do Izraela, aby sa pred súdom zodpovedal za svoje zločiny. Vďaka prístupu k odtajneným archívnym dokumentom a starostlivému rešeršu svedeckých výpovedí, rozhovorov so zúčastnenými a Eichmannových memoárov vznikol bestseller a zároveň dokument zachytávajúci útek a zajatie jedného z najprominentnejších nacistických pohlavárov. Kniha o veľkej špionážnej akcii malou skupinou tajných agentov je písaná formou thrilleru interpretujúceho reálne udalosti. Vydavateľstvo MilaniuM vydalo túto knihu k 50. výročiu chytenia A. Eichmanna.

The thrilling story of how SOE-trained commandos destroyed the Nazis' nuclear- weapons programme in one of the most daring - and successful - raids of World War II.

A pulse-quickening story that alternates between the opulent court of Nicholas II and the razor's-edge tension aboard the Russian Navy ship Potemkin, Red Mutiny is a tale threaded with terrific adventure, epic naval battles, bloodlust, and a rallying cry to freedom that would steer the course of the 20th century. Unabridged. 11 CDs.

The book explores a captivating narrative that delves into themes of identity, friendship, and resilience. Set against a richly developed backdrop, it follows the journey of its protagonist as they navigate personal challenges and societal expectations. The story is infused with emotional depth and vivid imagery, making it a compelling read for those seeking both adventure and introspection. With its unique characters and thought-provoking plot, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and connections.

For fans of The Boys in the Boat and In the Garden of Beasts, a pulse-pounding tale of triumph by an improbable team of upstarts over Hitler's fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, three unlikely heroes--a driver banned from the best European teams because of his Jewish heritage, the owner of a faltering automaker company, and the adventurous daughter of an American multimillionaire--banded together to challenge Hitler's dominance at the Grand Prix, the apex of motorsport. Bringing to life this glamorous era and the sport that defined it, Faster chronicles one of the most inspiring, death-defying upsets of all time: a symbolic blow against the Nazis during history's darkest hour.

The narrative centers on a daring escape from Holzminden, Germany's infamous prison camp during World War I, where a group of Allied POWs devises a plan to break free. Their journey highlights themes of bravery, camaraderie, and resilience in the face of adversity, showcasing the lengths to which individuals will go for freedom.

Based on the adult bestseller "Hunting Eichmann" and illustrated with powerful photos throughout, this account of the search for a Nazi criminal led by Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal is a can't-miss work of narrative nonfiction.

A history of the competitive construction of The Chrysler Building, the Manhattan Company Building, and the Empire State Building describes the fierce rivalries of their architects and the individuals who supported or thwarted their efforts, including Al Smith and Franklin Roosevelt. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile. There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete. Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport.

The heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver. In the years before World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to prove the greatness of the Third Reich in everything from track and field to motorsports. The Nazis poured money into the development of new race cars, and Mercedes-Benz came out with a stable of supercharged automobiles called Silver Arrows. Their drivers dominated the sensational world of European Grand Prix racing and saluted Hitler on their many returns home with victory. As the Third Reich stripped Jews of their rights and began their march toward war, one driver, Ren Dreyfus, a 32-year-old Frenchman of Jewish heritage who had enjoyed some early successes on the racing circuit, was barred from driving on any German or Italian race teams, which fielded the best in class, due to the rise of Hitler and Benito Mussolini. So it was that in 1937, Lucy Schell, an American heiress and top Monte Carlo Rally driver, needed a racer for a new team she was creating to take on Germany's Silver Arrows. Sensing untapped potential in Dreyfus, she funded the development of a nimble tiger of a new car built by a little-known French manufacturer called Delahaye. As the nations of Europe marched ever closer to war, Schell and Dreyfus faced down Hitler's top drivers, and the world held its breath in anticipation, waiting to see who would triumph.