Author: Howard Fast
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453234810
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139

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Howard Fast’s bestselling coming-of-age novel about one boy’s introduction to the horrors of war amid the brutal first battle of the American Revolution On April 19, 1775, musket shots ring out over Lexington, Massachusetts. As the sun rises over the battlefield, fifteen-year-old Adam Cooper stands among the outmatched patriots, facing a line of British troops. Determined to defend his home and prove his worth to his disapproving father, Cooper is about to embark on the most significant day of his life. The Battle of Lexington and Concord will be the starting point of the American Revolution—and when Cooper becomes a man. Sweeping in scope and masterful in execution, April Morning is a classic of American literature and an unforgettable story of one community’s fateful struggle for freedom. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author’s estate.

Author: Letitia Fairbanks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988784802
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 66

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At long last, Princess April Morning-Glory emerges as a lost treasure from the golden age of Hollywood. Written and illustrated in 1941 by Letitia Fairbanks, the niece of silent film stars Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Mary Pickford, the seemingly traditional children's book is transformed into a modern-day fairy tale that will captivate child and adult readers alike. Letitia was inspired to create portraiture for the characters of Princess April Morning-Glory from film stars of the day. John Barrymore, and Letitia's cousin Douglas Fairbanks Jr., provided glamorous inspiration through their then-current films. The Wicked King's (Barrymore) costume was sparked by his role as Louis XV in Irving Thalberg's 1938 Marie Antoinette, while the hairstyle resembles his eponymous role in Archie Mayo's 1931 Svengali. Prince Chivalry was inspired by her cousin's (Fairbanks) sword-fighting role in David O. Selznick's 1937 The Prisoner of Zenda. Viewed as unconventional when it first debuted - up until then, no one had thought to meld a Disney-like moral tale with a swashbuckling adventure - the story centers on the prescient acknowledgment that we create our destinies by the choices that we make. The main narrative is focused around the brave and courageous Princess April who must first transcend darkness and evil before she can realize her true potential. Intrigued by the Great World and its sense of adventure, a young Princess April decides to abandon the familiarity of her home in Fairyland and undertake a voyage into the unknown. Once outside the Enchanted Forest, she finds comfort and friendship in the company of various creatures who ensure her safe passage. But returning home proves more difficult than at first she realized. In order to go back to Fairyland, a friendly wizard informs Princess April that she must first accomplish three good deeds. Can Princess April resist the temptation of darker forces and summon enough courage to continue doing good deeds? And if she dares to hold true to herself, will it someday lead her back home again?

Author: Marcos Iolovitch
Publisher: Jewish Latin American Studies
ISBN: 9781644692981
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

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On a Clear April Morning is a lyrical and riveting coming of age story set among early twentieth-century immigrants brought to a Jewish farming experiment in an isolated corner of Brazil. This first English edition includes historical notes covering Jewish farming communities in the U.S., Canada and South America.

Author: Nancy Lamb
Publisher: Lothrop Lee & Shepard
ISBN: 9780688146665
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Conversations with children from the Oklahoma City area about their feelings at the time of the bombing of the Federal Building and afterwards.

Author: HOWARD FAST
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
ISBN: 9389645611
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 461

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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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Author: James S. Corum
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472847423
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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The German invasion of Norway was a pivotal moment in modern warfare, the first joint campaign that featured air power as an equal element of all operations. It was, in fact, the superior use of their air force that gave the Germans the decisive margin of victory and ensured the failure of the Allied counter-offensive in central Norway in April and May 1940. All aspects of air power were employed in Norway, from long-range bombing and reconnaissance to air transport, with the Luftwaffe's ability to transport large numbers of troops and supply ground forces over great distances being particularly important. Norway was the first campaign in history in which key targets were seized by airborne forces, and the first in which air superiority was able to overcome the overwhelming naval superiority of an enemy. Researched from primary sources, this engaging history by air power expert Dr James Corum skilfully draws out where and why air power made the difference in Norway, and analyses the campaign's influence on the coming months and years of World War II.

Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
ISBN: 8194345375
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
ISBN: 9388919750
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 357

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This book contains an access link for 5 Online Tests provided in the inner pages. 19 JEE Main 2019 Phase I & II Solved Papers (Held in January 2019 - 8 Sets & April 2019 - 8 Sets) consists of the 8 JEE Main Papers held in January (9th - 12th) in 8 Slots (2 shifts per day) and April (9th - 12th) in 8 Slots (2 shifts per day). The detailed solutions are provided immediately after each paper. These papers wouls act as a VERY IMPORTANT practice tool for JEE Main 2020. The book also provides 5 Online Tests with Insta Solutions & Reports. These tests can be access code provioded inside the book.