Author: Bob Pearson
Publisher: Australian Self Publishing Group
ISBN: 1925011763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
A Peg Leg Hero
Author: Bob Pearson
Publisher: Australian Self Publishing Group
ISBN: 1925011763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Publisher: Australian Self Publishing Group
ISBN: 1925011763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
A Pirate's Quest
Author: Laura Sams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977010875
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Youngsters can join a pirate on a quest to find his family heirloom peg leg that has drifted away in the night. Oil paintings of nature scenes and quirky humor tell a tale of determination and show how life on Earth is connected by moving water. Full color.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977010875
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Youngsters can join a pirate on a quest to find his family heirloom peg leg that has drifted away in the night. Oil paintings of nature scenes and quirky humor tell a tale of determination and show how life on Earth is connected by moving water. Full color.
The Blood of Heroes
Author: James Donovan
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316202541
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" and eventual triumph. Exhaustively researched, and drawing upon fresh primary sources in U.S. and Mexican archives, The Blood of Heros is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters -- including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis -- this is a stirring story of audacity, valor, and redemption.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316202541
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" and eventual triumph. Exhaustively researched, and drawing upon fresh primary sources in U.S. and Mexican archives, The Blood of Heros is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters -- including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis -- this is a stirring story of audacity, valor, and redemption.
Justice Forsakes Heroes
Author: Roo I MacLeod
Publisher: Roo I MacLeod
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Justice Forsakes Heroes-#4 Dystopian Thriller Heroes Series is a fast paced, dystopian thriller. Our hapless hobo stands accused of treason and multiple murder. Martha, the aged alcoholic attorney, stands on his right and the Wolf Girl, gun in hand to his left. But beneath the gibbet a noose swings in the seasonal chill wind. This is Ben Jackman's time, to stand, be proud and finally be the hero, get the girl, and bring Justice to the nightmare. You guessed, it two out of the three is the best he can hope for. Justice Forsakes Heroes - #4 Dystopian Thriller Heroes Series. If you love fast paced adventure, engaging characters, a load of intrigue with a dystopian setting that makes district 12 look like the land of Oz, then you’ll love the fourth instalment of Roo I Macleod’s page turning thriller series. Buy Justice Forsakes Heroes today to enter this exciting dystopian world.
Publisher: Roo I MacLeod
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Justice Forsakes Heroes-#4 Dystopian Thriller Heroes Series is a fast paced, dystopian thriller. Our hapless hobo stands accused of treason and multiple murder. Martha, the aged alcoholic attorney, stands on his right and the Wolf Girl, gun in hand to his left. But beneath the gibbet a noose swings in the seasonal chill wind. This is Ben Jackman's time, to stand, be proud and finally be the hero, get the girl, and bring Justice to the nightmare. You guessed, it two out of the three is the best he can hope for. Justice Forsakes Heroes - #4 Dystopian Thriller Heroes Series. If you love fast paced adventure, engaging characters, a load of intrigue with a dystopian setting that makes district 12 look like the land of Oz, then you’ll love the fourth instalment of Roo I Macleod’s page turning thriller series. Buy Justice Forsakes Heroes today to enter this exciting dystopian world.
Two Quiet Heroes and One Grateful Son
Author: Norman G. Sigrist
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453532366
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This book of biographies evolved as I was growing up quite carefree as a young boy in a world that was engaged in World War II. I had two unsung heroes to guide me through my formative years. My grandfather Joseph Wiest (Jojo) was a colorful survivor of the Spanish-American War. As a youngster, Jojo told me about his military adventures, holding me absolutely spellbound. I was so impressed that I remember these stores to this day word for word that I heard seventy years ago. My father (Norman J.) was a quiet man, but he too was my idol. Jojo and Dad both blessed me with a solid foundation of principles and values to live by. I also saw them many times bless unknown individuals with their random acts of kindness. I wrote this book with fond and humorous memories from what seemed like only yesterday. Yet, today I’m a seventy eight years young country boy from Western New York.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453532366
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This book of biographies evolved as I was growing up quite carefree as a young boy in a world that was engaged in World War II. I had two unsung heroes to guide me through my formative years. My grandfather Joseph Wiest (Jojo) was a colorful survivor of the Spanish-American War. As a youngster, Jojo told me about his military adventures, holding me absolutely spellbound. I was so impressed that I remember these stores to this day word for word that I heard seventy years ago. My father (Norman J.) was a quiet man, but he too was my idol. Jojo and Dad both blessed me with a solid foundation of principles and values to live by. I also saw them many times bless unknown individuals with their random acts of kindness. I wrote this book with fond and humorous memories from what seemed like only yesterday. Yet, today I’m a seventy eight years young country boy from Western New York.
Now You Know — Heroes, Villains, and Visionaries
Author: Doug Lennox
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459724771
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Presenting four books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. In these Doug Lennox’s brain-teasers focus on famous figures, both real and mythological, dealing with kings and queens, villains, Canada’s heroes, and dastardly pirates. Questions answered include: What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? What royal family in the world today has ruled the longest? How did Tom Longboat astound the world in 1907? What caused Moses to break the tablets of the Ten Commandments? and hundreds more. Includes Now You Know Pirates Now You Know Royalty Now You Know Canada’s Heroes Now You Know the Bible
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459724771
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Presenting four books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. In these Doug Lennox’s brain-teasers focus on famous figures, both real and mythological, dealing with kings and queens, villains, Canada’s heroes, and dastardly pirates. Questions answered include: What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? What royal family in the world today has ruled the longest? How did Tom Longboat astound the world in 1907? What caused Moses to break the tablets of the Ten Commandments? and hundreds more. Includes Now You Know Pirates Now You Know Royalty Now You Know Canada’s Heroes Now You Know the Bible
Saskatchewan Heroes & Rogues
Author: Ruth Wright Millar
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550506234
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
An intriguing, surprising and readable book featuring a dozen memorable characters - the good and the bad and the completely outrageous - from Saskatchewan's past. The qualities that link the extraordinary people in Saskatchewan Heroes and Rogues, who represent all shades of moral character, are audacity, an unfailing belief in their own convictions, the unquenchable will to survive adversity. All to some extent defied the conventions of the day. Few of these lives are blighted by the poignancy of missed opportunities or roads not taken.
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550506234
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
An intriguing, surprising and readable book featuring a dozen memorable characters - the good and the bad and the completely outrageous - from Saskatchewan's past. The qualities that link the extraordinary people in Saskatchewan Heroes and Rogues, who represent all shades of moral character, are audacity, an unfailing belief in their own convictions, the unquenchable will to survive adversity. All to some extent defied the conventions of the day. Few of these lives are blighted by the poignancy of missed opportunities or roads not taken.
In The Company Of Heroes
Author: Michael J. Durant
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110121080X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Piloting a U.S. Army Special Operations Blackhawk over Somalia, Michael Durant was shot down with a rocket-propelled grenade on October 3, 1993. With devastating injuries, he was taken prisoner by a Somali warlord. With revealing insight and emotion, he tells the story of what he saw, how he survived, and the courage and heroism that only soldiers under fire could ever know.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110121080X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Piloting a U.S. Army Special Operations Blackhawk over Somalia, Michael Durant was shot down with a rocket-propelled grenade on October 3, 1993. With devastating injuries, he was taken prisoner by a Somali warlord. With revealing insight and emotion, he tells the story of what he saw, how he survived, and the courage and heroism that only soldiers under fire could ever know.
3 Minutes or Less
Author: PEN/Faulkner Foundation,
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1596918780
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
An anthology of never-before-published short essays by America's literary greats. Each October at the PEN Gala, well-known authors take the stage of the Folger Shakespeare Library's Theatre to ponder the meaning of such universal mysteries as "obsession," "illusion," "first love," and more. Each author is given only three minutes or less to speak. The results have been unpredictable--clever, confessional, inspiring, hilarious, profound, and all of them entertaining. These essays have been transcribed for the first time, and comprise this unique anthology. Among the authors are: Russell Banks, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Annie Dillard, Gail Godwin, Allan Gurganus, Jane Hamilton, Alice Hoffman, Susan Isaacs, Charles Johnson, William Kennedy, Chang-rae Lee, Larry McMurtry, Sue Miller, Joyce Carol Oates, George Plimpton, Francine Prose, Maurice Sendak, Anita Shreve, Jane Smiley, William Styron, Deborah Tannen, John Edgar Wideman.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1596918780
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
An anthology of never-before-published short essays by America's literary greats. Each October at the PEN Gala, well-known authors take the stage of the Folger Shakespeare Library's Theatre to ponder the meaning of such universal mysteries as "obsession," "illusion," "first love," and more. Each author is given only three minutes or less to speak. The results have been unpredictable--clever, confessional, inspiring, hilarious, profound, and all of them entertaining. These essays have been transcribed for the first time, and comprise this unique anthology. Among the authors are: Russell Banks, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Annie Dillard, Gail Godwin, Allan Gurganus, Jane Hamilton, Alice Hoffman, Susan Isaacs, Charles Johnson, William Kennedy, Chang-rae Lee, Larry McMurtry, Sue Miller, Joyce Carol Oates, George Plimpton, Francine Prose, Maurice Sendak, Anita Shreve, Jane Smiley, William Styron, Deborah Tannen, John Edgar Wideman.
The Heartland Heroes, 9 12 fantasy
Author: Darcy Pattison
Publisher: Mims House
ISBN: 1629441856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
Five fantasy chapter books that are perfect for 9-14 year olds. 1143 pages of reading! Included in this 5-book Box Set: THE WAYFINDER – Book 1 Can Win find what his heart longs for—healing for his land and for his broken heart. This riveting middle-grade fantasy combines the intriguing abilities to Find what’s missing with pulse-pounding suspense. Read to discover what one person can accomplish. THE FALCONER – Book 2 She strode out of the north country and into legend, a courageous falconer and her bird. Together, they must leave behind all they know and stop the fierce Zendi who have invaded her country. Brittney must find a heart of courage to boldly defend the Heartland. LIBERTY – Book 3 When your heart dreams of the impossible, where do you find the courage to push forward? From the fascinating world of tall ships comes this unlikely tale of humble pigs who fight for their dream. Come and join Penelope and Santiago on their journey. GARGOYLES – Book 4 When construction on the Cathedral of St. Stephens stops because of lack of money, Laurel’s father, the architect, must move on. But how can Laurel leave the only home she’s ever known? In this rich, surprising tale, Laurel risks her heart to find a treasure large enough to finish building the cathedral. She needs not one, but two miracles. VAGABONDS – Book 5 Galen’s heart longs for a safe home for his family and his people. Instead, destiny thrusts him into a dangerous quest for a permanent home. Can he lead a band of armadillos to find the fabled Faralone Falls? Read this gripping American fantasy set in Ozark mountains, the heartland of America.
Publisher: Mims House
ISBN: 1629441856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
Five fantasy chapter books that are perfect for 9-14 year olds. 1143 pages of reading! Included in this 5-book Box Set: THE WAYFINDER – Book 1 Can Win find what his heart longs for—healing for his land and for his broken heart. This riveting middle-grade fantasy combines the intriguing abilities to Find what’s missing with pulse-pounding suspense. Read to discover what one person can accomplish. THE FALCONER – Book 2 She strode out of the north country and into legend, a courageous falconer and her bird. Together, they must leave behind all they know and stop the fierce Zendi who have invaded her country. Brittney must find a heart of courage to boldly defend the Heartland. LIBERTY – Book 3 When your heart dreams of the impossible, where do you find the courage to push forward? From the fascinating world of tall ships comes this unlikely tale of humble pigs who fight for their dream. Come and join Penelope and Santiago on their journey. GARGOYLES – Book 4 When construction on the Cathedral of St. Stephens stops because of lack of money, Laurel’s father, the architect, must move on. But how can Laurel leave the only home she’s ever known? In this rich, surprising tale, Laurel risks her heart to find a treasure large enough to finish building the cathedral. She needs not one, but two miracles. VAGABONDS – Book 5 Galen’s heart longs for a safe home for his family and his people. Instead, destiny thrusts him into a dangerous quest for a permanent home. Can he lead a band of armadillos to find the fabled Faralone Falls? Read this gripping American fantasy set in Ozark mountains, the heartland of America.