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Japan had mighty ambitions—to control the Western Pacific. The attack on Pearl Harbor devastated the American Pacific fleet, their primary obstacle, and they swept across the region. What ensued was a bitter struggle in which many thousands of soldiers lost their lives on both sides.This is the first book in Paul Kennedy's chronicle of the Pacific conflict in World War II, concluded in Pacific Victory. Featuring a new introduction by the author, this book provides a close, step-by-step narrative of the Japanese expansion into the Western Pacific during some of the most brutal years of World War II. Offering contemporary analysis of war strategy, it includes a riveting look at Japan's tightening grip on Hong Kong, New Guinea, the Philippines, and other key strategic locations—and the Allies' inexorable struggle against it. These works on the War in the Pacific are as gripping today as when they were first published.

Driving isn't what it used to be. Today you're facing new rules of the road, distracted drivers, and updated technologies-entertainment and GPS navigation systems, ringing cell phones and beeping texts-that demand you take your eyes from the road, despite the hazards.That's why AARP Driver Safety-the program that offers the nation's first and largest driver improvement course for drivers age 50 and older-offers Drive Smart: How to Stay Safe-and Save Money.This e-book provides expert advice on today's traffic rules, driving conditions, vehicle technologies, and the dangers presented by other drivers. You'll find-* More than 125 tips to refresh your knowledge of the rules of the road* Recommendations to help you save money on auto insurance, fuel, and other driving-related expenses* Strategies to help you avoid distractions, drive safely in inclement weather and recognize when it may be time for a loved one to stop driving

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. The nine wildly popular books are favorites around the world. They were among the first books to bring a distinctly girl-power spin to fairy tales—a trend followed by hit television series and movies such as Grimm and Maleficent; the bestselling book series the Land of Stories; and more. Now, books one through six in this smash-hit series appear with new covers, with books seven, eight, and nine available as revised editions soon.

Using groundbreaking imagery, Nick Bradley' s The 7 Laws of the Golf Swing gives readers an incredibly practical blueprint for golf success by giving them the ability to build and maintain their own winning technique.

"Sophie Love's ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions….[This is] the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads."--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan re: For Now and Forever)"A very well written novel, describing the struggle of a woman to find her true identity. The author did an amazing job with the creation of the characters and her description of the environment. The romance is there, but not overdosed. Kudos to the author for this amazing start of a series that promises to be very entertaining."--Books and Movies Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re: For Now and Forever)

庙堂里漆黑一团，不见灯火，以至于连佛龛里供奉的神祇都看不清模样。寒风从门缝隙里吹进来，将悬挂的幔帐吹得飘荡而起，那声音如同夜里的蝙蝠在振翼，听来甚是诡异。一个人影跪在佛龛前的蒲团上，正在恭恭敬敬地行礼，他连着磕了三个头，然后跪直身子，嘴里轻轻念着，但那不是虔诚的祈求，而是阴毒的诅咒：“我的神啊，女娲娘娘，你不必再留有善心了，世人早已背叛你很久了，他们已不再对你怀有恭敬之意，顺从之心，我……”突然，两扇门发出“吱”的一声响，那人猛然转头，却发现只是风吹门动，并没有异常。

不曾想到一封手写的情书，能够引起那么多的事情？为了拿回属于她的情书，然而她却把自己陷进去，都没有换回情书，反而带着一身的情伤，远渡他国，治愈她的情伤。可惜，情伤怎么可能治愈，再见昔人，仍然会忘了自己的伤口，痛得彻夜失眠。

《员工礼仪（职业化员工的礼仪准则）》由闫敏著：礼仪是展现一个人内在素质与修养的有力工具。得体的礼仪能够帮助你在各种场合进退自如，能够与不同性格和社会阶层的人土愉快沟通，能够有效提高沟通效率并改善沟通结果，对人际关系和自身品位的提升大有益处。

豆瓣最励志的麻辣大叔小川叔带着一张犀利小毒嘴，讲职场的故事，实用坚强不做作。来北京十年，从小正太走到大叔，小川叔把自己的过往像一个个人总结报告一样，用故事的形式分享给你看。把自己在职场里的一点点得到，都写成文字来和你分享，教你如何在残酷的世界里骄傲地活着。

别人的系统给个无敌金手指啥的，而且还附带撒娇卖萌暖被窝。这个破山寨系统倒好，除了给点辣条就是棒棒糖，没事还威胁吃不完就滚回去重修……什么浪漫满屋，都与我渐行渐远！

我以一个作家的身份被下派到天中县挂职当副县长期间，很多人给我说起过一起曾经在这个县轰动一时的案件。是个杀人案，但也不完全是杀人案，案子里面套案子，挺复杂的。已经过去十来年了，现在大家还津津乐道。由于跟我讲述这个案件的人不同，案子的面目也不一样，对里面各色人等的评价更是千差万别，真像一出“罗生门”。这谁也别怪，我理解他们，案件不管多复杂，都是别人的。第一个跟我说起这案子的是我的司机刘师傅。可从我到县里任职一直到离开，他始终也没把这个故事讲囫囵，其他人说得更是支离破碎。

《夏风吹向那年的画像》中描写了围绕着张小峰一家的小镇生活，母亲艰难支撑的家庭，姐姐凶蛮背后的执着保护，看似猥琐的王伟军小小的善良，看似凶恶的黑手义隐藏的脆弱和温柔，因吸毒事件引起的矛盾，纠葛交织。就是在这样纷乱琐碎中，作者着力于书写自己对于城市化、现代化进程中乡土世界内部的纠结、急躁与衰败，丰富了我们对乡土世界的理解。

白晨的脑袋里藏着一个藏经阁，藏经阁里收尽天下武学……

《长发男儿》有纪实性，小说中采用了“国宝”级的河北梆子演员裴艳玲先生的真实姓名。这是因为我若杜撰一个像她这样的女武生，没有人会相信，小说将失去应有的感染力。有时生活的真实性和离奇性要比作家所能够虚构的有意思十倍，天才人物的本身就是历史和社会的天才创造，任何杜撰在这样的创造面前都会显得虚假和拙劣。因此许多表现名人生活的艺术作品，都采用真名实姓的传记方式。我实实在在地端出裴艳玲先生的大名，首先是让人们相信现实生活中确有这么一个人物，然后才能对她发生兴趣。何况她本身就是一个完全称得上足主人公的人，有非常独特的吸引力，我的想象无非是让她由舞台的中心成为小说读者的注意力和兴趣的中心。

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