Author: Isaac Philips
Publisher: Imaginary Publications
ISBN: 1732064504
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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The Unknown Hero is Isaac Philips's enthralling, debut novel about a young rancher who must discover the hero within himself. The Unknown Hero is the first book in a trilogy adventure brimming with clever schemes, vibrant characters, and intricate worlds. "Something had flinched in the darkness. He scanned the scene, his eyes straining to penetrate the walls of rain and mist. Then he saw it, a giant form as pitch black as the night..." Why have they come? Fear and speculation ripple across the solar system, when an immense warfleet shows up out of nowhere. The leaders of the seven inhabited worlds must scramble to determine a course of action. Together, they can stand against the threat, but their own underhanded schemes divide them. Swept into the political panic, a timid, young rancher will have to unravel the secrets of the solar system that he holds dear. He will come face to face with the invaders and witness the first acts of war. To survive will take bravery, strength, and more than a little cunning.
Author: Väinö Linna
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : fi
Pages : 310
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Author: Krystal Stewart
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300344385
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 81
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A book that tells the tale of Krystal Stewart of Yakima, Washington. The story spans from why Krystal doesn't drive to the crazy adventure at Sakura Con. This story is to show how a loner can become a hero. Being bullied is not something to joke about and this is the story of a girl who stands up for herself.
Author: Simon Nasht
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 161608717X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 463
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In the tradition of The Ice Master and Endurance, here is the incredible story of the first truly modern explorer, whose death-defying adventures and uncommon modesty make this book itself an extraordinary discovery. Hubert Wilkins was the most successful explorer in history--no one saw with his own eyes more undiscovered land and sea. Largely self-taught, Wilkins became a celebrated newsreel cameraman in the early 1900s, as well as a reporter, pilot, spy, war hero, scientist, and adventurer, capturing in his lens war and famine, cheating death repeatedly, meeting world leaders like Lenin and Stalin, and circling the globe on a zeppelin. Apprenticing with the greats of polar exploration, including Shackleton in the Antarctic, Wilkins recognized the importance of new technologies such as the airplane and submarine. He helped map the Canadian Arctic and plumbed the ocean depths from the icecap. A pioneer in the truest sense of the word, he became the first man to fly across the North Pole, which won him a knighthood; the first to fly to the Antarctic and discover land there by airpla≠ and the first to take a submarine under the Arctic ice. Grasping the link between the poles and changing global weather, Wilkins was a visionary in weather forecasting and the study of global warming. A true hero of the earth, he changed the way we look at our world.
Author: Bernard Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912631339
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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The astonishing story of Henry Coombe-Tennant (1913-89), who served in the British Army in World War II, escaping from a POW camp, joining Special Forces and aiding the French Resistance before working for the British Secret Service in Baghdad and ending his days as a Benedictine monk!
Author: Ayize Jama-Everett
Publisher: Small Beer Press
ISBN: 161873198X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
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In the final novel of the Liminals, a found family of Black superheroes has one last chance to save the world. After traveling back in time to rescue his fostered daughter, Taggert has returned to the present and found himself in his favorite place: up against the wall. But the world they’ve returned to is not the one they left: everything is slightly grayer, the music is boring, joy is just out of reach. The liminals’ entropic enemies, the Alters, are trying to bring about the end of the world by sucking the life—literally—out of enough people to tip the balance their way. Traveling from Jamaica to London to Indonesia to the heart of the whirlwind in the desert at the heart of all deserts, Taggert and his found family of liminals and supporters have to find a way to bring back the joy before they’re all ground down into the gray dust.
Author: Brenda Woods
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524737119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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The Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and a Black WWII veteran who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South. For Gabriel Haberlin, life seems pretty close to perfect in the small southern town of Birdsong, USA. But on his twelfth birthday, his point of view begins to change. It all starts when he comes face-to-face with one of the worst drivers in town while riding his new bicycle--an accident that would have been tragic if Mr. Meriwether Hunter hadn't been around to push him out of harm's way. After the accident, Gabriel and Meriwether become friends when they both start working at Gabriel's dad's auto shop, and Meriwether lets a secret slip: He served in the army's all-black 761st Tank Battalion in World War II. Soon Gabriel learns why it's so dangerous for Meriwether to talk about his heroism in front of white people, and Gabriel's eyes are finally opened to the hard truth about Birdsong--and his understanding of what it means to be a hero will never be the same.
Author: Prreyush Mamania
Publisher: Literatureslight Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 63
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Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "The Unknown Hero." In a realm plagued by the tyrannical rule of King Odin, our mysterious protagonist emerges as a beacon of hope. Accompanied by his trusted horse Ranger, he battles menacing bandits, forms unexpected bonds, and challenges the oppressive regime. Just when victory seems distant, a formidable alliance of kings threatens to crush our hero's quest. Undaunted, he seeks aid from neighboring kingdoms, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Author: Donald Miller
Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership
ISBN: 1400228026
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller shares the plan that led him to turn his life around. This actionable guide will teach you how to do the same through journaling prompts and goal-planning exercises. There are four characters in every story: The victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we’re doomed to fail. If we play the villain, we will not create genuine bonds. But if we play the hero or guide, our lives will flourish. The hard part is being self-aware enough to know which character we are playing. In this book, bestselling author Donald Miller uses his own experiences to help you recognize if the character you are currently surfacing is helping you experience a life of meaning. He breaks down the transformational, yet practical, plan that took him from slowly giving up to rapidly gaining a new perspective of his own life’s beauty and meaning, igniting his motivation, passion, and productivity, so you can do the same. In Hero on a Mission, Donald’s lessons will teach you how to: Discover when you are playing the victim and villain. Create a simple life plan that will bring clarity and meaning to your goals ahead. Take control of your life by choosing to be the hero in your story. Cultivate a sense of creativity about what your life can be. Move beyond just being productive to experiencing a deep sense of meaning. Donald will help you identify the many chances you have of being the hero in your life, and the times when you are falling into the trap of becoming the victim. Hero on a Mission will guide you in developing a unique plan that will speak to the challenges you currently face so you can find the fulfillment you have been searching for in your life and work.
Author: Ayize Jama-Everett
Publisher: Small Beer Press
ISBN: 1618731025
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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In the third Liminal Novel Taggert's adopted daughter disappears so he only has one option: find her. When Taggert's adopted daughter goes missing he suspects the hand of an old enemy. He gathers friends, family, and even those who don't quite trust that he has left his violent past behind. But their search leads them to an unexpected place, the past, and the consequences of their journey have a price that is higher than they can afford.
