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  • Fighting Back

    Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force

    Fighting Back is the story of Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and World War II veteran who became one of the first fighter pilots in the history of the Israeli Air Force.“Jeffrey and Craig Weiss have uncovered the story of a Jewish hero in the mold of a Leon Uris character. Readers will enjoy trying to keep up with Stan Andrews—a typical Jewish New Yorker turned daring combat pilot—as he ... Read more

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    Fighting Back

    Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force

    Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 58 min

    Fighting Back is the story of Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and World War II veteran who became one of the first fighter pilots in the history of the Israeli Air Force.In 1948, Stan Andrews left a comfortable postwar life in Los Angeles to travel to the war-torn Middle East, where a four-front Arab invasion threatened to destroy the newly-declared State of Israel. There he joined the ... Read more

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  • Tarzan, My Father

    The son of the Olympic swimmer who became a Hollywood star reveals the real story of his famous father's life.Johnny Weissmuller's name has become synonymous with Tarzan—the role he played in the 1930s and '40s to the delight of millions. Many don't know that he also earned five Olympic gold medals for swimming before his renowned acting career—or that he had five marriages. This authoritative ... Read more

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  • Music and Child Development

    Series series Education (R0)
    I acknowledge a deep debt of gratitude to my coeditors: my wife Irene, and my friend and colleague Tom Draper. They have worked with diligence and insight to bring this work to completion. They have delegated the task of writing the Preface to me. As the scientific study of human development matures it is not only natural, but it is necessary to reach beyond understanding the ways humans develop ... Read more

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  • Regulatory Foundations for the Food Protection Professional

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Regulatory Foundations for the Food Protection Professional is a comprehensive guide for the entry-level food protection professional (FPP) working in either the public or private sector. The book can also serve as a foundation for students in academic programs preparing for a career in food protection. Additionally, as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is implemented, this book will ... Read more

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