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  • Angel in a Spitfire

    Canada's exceptional and nearly forgotten fighter leader

    by Robert Forbes ...
    This is the largely unknown story of RCAF Wing Commander Lloyd Vernun Chadburn, Distinguished Service Order & Bar, Distinguished Flying Cross, Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre avec PalmeHe was one of Canada's most decorated fighter pilots of the Second World War, leading Spitfire wings into action through 1943 and 1944. He was amongst the most beloved leaders of the RCAF and even ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD

  • The Lyon In Mourning - Or A Collection Of Speeches, Letters, Journals Etc. Relative To The Affairs Of Price Charles Edward Stuart

    by Robert Forbes ...
    The Lyon in Mourning is a collection of Journals, Narratives, and Memoranda relating to the life of Prince Charles Edward Stuart at the subsequent to the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. The Formation of this collection was to a great extent the life-work of the Rev. Robert Forbes, M.A., Bishop of Ross and Caithness. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • THE AGENTIC AI CHALLENGE

    Executive Parables for the Age of Autonomous AI

    by Robert Forbes ...
    What can a house sitter, a bottle of water, and Ferris Bueller's day off teach a boardroom about artificial intelligence? More than any technical manual - and that's exactly the point.Agentic AI has arrived, and it doesn't just answer questions anymore. It reasons, plans, and takes action on your behalf, with growing autonomy and shrinking oversight. That shift lands squarely on the executives, ... Read more

    $13.59 CAD

  • The Lyon in Mourning Vol. 1

    by Robert Forbes ...
    The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 is a collection of letters and accounts compiled by Robert Forbes, a Scottish bishop and historian. The book chronicles the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising of 1745, focusing particularly on the plight of the Jacobite supporters following the defeat at the Battle of Culloden. It offers a unique, firsthand look at the experiences of the Scottish rebels who were ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series

    by John Addington Symonds ...
    In "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series," John Addington Symonds presents a vivid tapestry of his travels through the cultural landscapes of Italy and Greece. This collection marries travel literature with personal essay, bringing forth not only the external beauty of these regions but also an exploration of their rich historical contexts and artistic legacies. Symonds's prose ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • For Europe

    by Robert Forbes ...
    Series series Stackpole Military History Series
    Definitive account of French volunteers in the Waffen-SSBlow-by-blow retelling of battles on the Eastern Front, including the fight for BerlinFocuses on all French SS units, especially the 33rd SS Grenadier Division "Charlemagne"Impeccably researched, this book tells the story of the Frenchmen who, motivated by their hatred of Communism, chose to fight for the Third Reich in World War II, first in ... Read more

    $26.99 CAD

  • One Long Tune: The Life and Music of Lenny Breau

    by Ron Forbes-Roberts ...
    Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (19411984) the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth. Breaus astonishing virtuosity influenced countless performers but unfortunately it came at the expense of his personal relationships. Forbes-Roberts analyzes Breau and his recordings to reveal an enormously gifted man as well as the inner workings of his music. The publication of this ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • Errand of Mercy: America’s First Humanitarian Voyage to Famine-Stricken Ireland

    Irish Diaspora Series

    by Robert Bennet Forbes ...
    Series series Irish Diaspora Series
    In 1847, as Ireland was being devastated by the Great Famine, one American ship sailed not to profit from suffering, but to relieve it. Errand of Mercy recounts the extraordinary voyage of the USS Jamestown, a former warship stripped of its guns and sent across the Atlantic with food, clothing, and hope for the starving people of Ireland.Drawn from the original public domain account by Captain ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series

    Enriched edition. Journey Through Mediterranean History and Beauty

    by John Addington Symonds, Brandon Pearson ...
    In "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series," John Addington Symonds presents a captivating exploration of the cultural and artistic landscapes of Italy and Greece during the 19th century. This meticulously crafted collection employs a blend of vivid descriptive language and reflective prose, revealing Symonds's reverence for classical antiquity and the Renaissance. Within its pages ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Personal Reminiscences: Rambling Recollections Connected with China

    by Robert Bennet Forbes ...
    "Forbes was in China at the outbreak of the English opium war ... the style of these 'Reminiscences' bears evidence that Mr. Forbes's achievements have been those of the man of action." - The Nation, 1878In 1841 Forbes witnessed the Battle of Kowloon between the Qing Dynasty and the British Empire from aboard his rowboat.Robert Bennet Forbes (1804 –1889), was a sea captain, China merchant, ship ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Austin Cookbook

    Recipes and Stories from Deep in the Heart of Texas

    by Paula Forbes, Robert Strickland ...
    The acclaimed food writer's "go-to guide for Austin eating" shares classic and creative recipes from the city's greatest restaurants ( Publishers Weekly).The story of Austin food is equal parts deep Texan traditions and a booming food scene. It is this atmosphere that has fostered some of the hottest restaurants in the country, a lively food truck community, and a renaissance in the most Texan of ... Read more

    $23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Missouri Compromise and Its Aftermath

    Slavery and the Meaning of America

    by Robert Pierce Forbes ...
    Robert Pierce Forbes goes behind the scenes of the crucial Missouri Compromise, the most important sectional crisis before the Civil War, to reveal the high-level deal-making, diplomacy, and deception that defused the crisis, including the central, unexpected role of President James Monroe. Although Missouri was allowed to join the union with slavery, the compromise in fact closed off nearly all ... Read more

    $22.39 CAD