Books with author S Hastings

Examining the espionage and intelligence stories in World War II, on a global basis, bringing together the British, American, German, Russian and Japanese histories.In ‘The Secret War’, Max Hastings examines the espionage and intelligence machines of all sides in World War II, and the impact of spies, code-breakers and partisan operations on events. Written on a global scale, the book brings together accounts from British, American, German, Russian and Japanese sources to tell the story of a secret war waged unceasingly by men and women often far from the battlefields but whose actions profoundly influenced the outcome.Returning to the Second World War for the first time since his best-selling ‘All Hell Let Loose’, Hastings weaves into a ‘big picture’ framework, the human stories of spies and intelligence officers who served their respective masters. Told through a series of snapshots of key moments, the book looks closely at Soviet espionage operations which dwarfed those of every other belligerent in scale, as well as the code-breaking operation at Bletchley Park – the greatest intelligence achievement of the conflict – with many more surprising and unfamiliar tales of treachery, deception, betrayal and incompetence by spies of Axis, Allied or indeterminate loyalty.

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Many, many years ago, Santa was building his winter wonderland. He knew he needed help to make Christmas special for every child in the world, but he didn't know where to get it. Santa talked to his animal friends because they traveled far and wide and would be familiar with the creatures living near the North Pole. He asked the walruses, the birds, and the bears, and they knew of some wee people (elves), who loved to sing, play, and make things. Santa traveled past Aurora Falls, over Tinsel Glacier, and to the Moose Tree Forest to find the elves. He asked them if they would like to help, and they jumped for joy to be part of Santa's toy-making dream. The elves discovered the wonder of Santa's toy land, how the reindeer gained flight, and how Santa fit all those packages into one bag. This picture book for children, by author R.J. Hastings, shares the stories of Santa and how his elves became a special part of his family.

"I've seen a ghost," said Emily. "Well, not seen one exactly. Heard one. At least, I think I have…"Everything has a rational explanation. Unless it doesn’t. Welcome to Weirdsville…Woodsville is not like other towns. Night falls a little earlier there, the shadows are darker and denser, and everyone knows it's a place where strange things happen. Even if they won't admit it.Bethan would prefer to be anywhere but here. Jay has his theories, but isn't ready to share. Hashim sees more than he'll say, while Kelly's demons are all too flesh and blood. But Emily's freak-out brings them out of denial and face to face with the supernatural.Anywhere else, Friday night would be date night. But not in Weirdsville…

Excerpt from A Ranchman's Recollections: An Autobiography in Which Unfamiliar Facts Bearing Upon the Origin of the Cattle Industry in the Southwest and of the American Packing Business Are Stated, and Characteristic Incidents RecordedOriginally brought out in the columns of T he Breeder's Gazette, these sketches attracted at once and held the close attention of thousands of delighted readers in every part of the country. In soliciting their preparation we approached the subject with the same confidence that the Prophet of old smote with his rod the rock of Horeb; but I must here and now confess that the stream of thought called forth sur passed in purity and sweetness anything anticipated.Mr. Hastings has made a real contribution to the pastoral literature of the West; one Vitalized throughout by an intensely human touch. We count ourselves fortunate in having the privilege of giving his work this permanent form.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.